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Post by kk on Nov 6, 2017 19:50:42 GMT -5
Enjoy life by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Its been a year, since I got the opportunity to work on this long-term project, and rewards have come in countless ways. In October last year, I first arrived at this sight Long way inside by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Slowly, I/we changed things Long way by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Just like the place itself, there is no hurry, and eventually it became habitable and a second home away from home,.... flag by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Cant imagine a better setting for breakfast or dinners. Quiet, surrounded by nature, and away from daily distractions and gadgets. Night falls quickly and early here in the tropics, so bed-time at 7:30 to 8pm is the norm when without companions (besides the dogs of course). Something simply unthinkable back down at home. With ten hour naps, while windows and doors are open, its become a weekly source of physical exercise followed by good food, clean untreated water and undisturbed sleep. early night by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Far from finished, right now, I'm producing concrete blocks to form a center core for a water-tank (collecting water from the roof) start Watertank by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr So, carrying 50 to 70 pounds of things up, for 2 to 2.5 hours, continues and ensues that one treasures everything that one has availeable once up there. Hiding rubble and other things that I did not wanted to carry down, I created a flowerbed. Actually, just dug up some shrubs to replant here, put in some chilli as well as mint, just yesterday. Will see if they survive in the coming weeks. seats by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Its not for everyone, temperatures and the walk itself can be a bit much for some. Had visitors from Austria last month, and while he is a fireman, and should be in good shape.......... Any respite and water-source was highly valued.... Cooling down by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr But regardless, to me, the physical workout, and creating something with your hand for a change outweigh any perceived burden that a project like this brings with it. AND picture opportunities are an added plus. This place is called "Sunset Peak" Sunset September by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr and is an important source of water for the villages down below Hong KongHideaway by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr I find "Sunrises" most mesmerizing Augut sunrise 1 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Late August Sunrise Hong Kong by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Rare occurance by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Who could argue against the sight of fields in shimmering silver and white Silver and white by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr AND on very rare occasions getting images like this...... bpe August 29 2017 by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr Or, just 2 days ago, getting this picture looking like one is at impossible places..... Strathosphere by Kainzer Kurt, on Flickr So, the journey continues, and with any luck the pictures will improve. Awaiting delivery of binoculars and another with just one sight; both with attachments for the phone. That should change perspective and clarity of pictures. Life is good, and every day a new blessing when one can ignore/avoid daily news (I have stopped reading Newspapers and watching TV quite some time ago). Best regards, Kurt
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Post by amygdule on Nov 6, 2017 20:06:33 GMT -5
Cool pictures.
Thank You
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Post by rockjunquie on Nov 6, 2017 20:11:41 GMT -5
Nice wrap up on your anniversary at Shangrila. What a beautiful little get away. I'm feeling a bit jealous....
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Post by Garage Rocker on Nov 6, 2017 20:33:06 GMT -5
Good for you! Thanks for sharing.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 23:12:41 GMT -5
Amazing!
I love that the mountain is high enough to see the curve of the horizon.....
Your physical condition must be as good as ever on your life this year!
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Post by quartz on Nov 6, 2017 23:31:45 GMT -5
You have done well with a really special opportunity, thanks for the coverage.
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Post by kk on Nov 7, 2017 0:12:12 GMT -5
Amazing! I love that the mountain is high enough to see the curve of the horizon..... Your physical condition must be as good as ever on your life this year! Thanks for noticing the reason why I'm so happy with that picture! BUT......... Actually no curvature there, its an optical illusion caused by low level haze and a strange (but convenient) curvature of the cloud-formations. I'm actually standing not more than about 1200 feet above sea-level at the time of taking the picture. But as soon as I saw it on my phone-monitor, I knew, I had to turn the picture around for a perfect illusion. So, space on top of the picture is actually ground-level.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 0:27:49 GMT -5
Amazing! I love that the mountain is high enough to see the curve of the horizon..... Your physical condition must be as good as ever on your life this year! Thanks for noticing the reason why I'm so happy with that picture! BUT......... Actually no curvature there, its an optical illusion caused by low level haze and a strange (but convenient) curvature of the cloud-formations. I'm actually standing not more than about 1200 feet above sea-level at the time of taking the picture. But as soon as I saw it on my phone-monitor, I knew, I had to turn the picture around for a perfect illusion. So, space on top of the picture is actually ground-level. Your creativity makes that even better. Well done. My bit about your health condition stands. All those kilometers carrying all those weights will make you stronger.
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Post by kk on Nov 7, 2017 4:31:09 GMT -5
My bit about your health condition stands. All those kilometers carrying all those weights will make you stronger. Yeah, legs, arms and shoulders. Where I need a weight-loss is around the waist. My activities are of little help there..... have lost a bit over 30 pounds since starting, and could do with ten to twenty more.
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Post by fantastic5 on Nov 7, 2017 8:55:57 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing! What a beautiful, spiritual, thing you are building both within and without!
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Post by MsAli on Nov 7, 2017 12:31:46 GMT -5
Thank you for sharing-It is a beautiful area
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Post by Garage Rocker on Nov 7, 2017 12:46:06 GMT -5
All the photos are great, love the sunrise/sunset pics, but this one is way cool. Great eye!
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Post by accidentalrockhound on Nov 7, 2017 16:49:59 GMT -5
All i can say is wow. I would take that place over any million $$ home serenity is priceless. Hope you get to enjoy it for many many years.
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Post by kk on Nov 7, 2017 17:02:42 GMT -5
All the photos are great, love the sunrise/sunset pics, but this one is way cool. Great eye! That grass is 5-8 feet tall right now, and is one of the main attractions to come up there at this time of the year. Last Sunday, I saw at least four groups of photographers with hired models taking pictures. I did not see it; but we had some Newspaper-reports, showing absolute stupidity of those photographers who had their models standing in the grass with sparklers burning in their hands. People really playing with their and other peoples lives.
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