Lake Nakuru joined in 2013 the list of other lakes in Rift Valley whose water levels have abnormally increased endangering the lives of residents and the ecosystems around the lake.
Some lakes are recognized as Wetlands of International Importance, and all are Important Bird Areas, with several being within UNESCO-listed World Heritage Sites.
The lake level rises are worrying because of the destruction to homes, livelihoods, industry, and infrastructure, and loss of terrestrial wildlife habitat.
The effects on lake ecologies are a concern as flooding increases lake turbidity and dilutes the saline waters of alkaline lakes. Alkaline lakes like Nakuru provide unique feeding habitats for East Africa’s famous lesser flamingos.
Fushimi-Momoyama Castle (伏見桃山城) is on a hilltop in southeastern Kyōto, and not easily accessed, so very few Japanese or inbound tourists go there. It makes a good hike for the same reason. The #castle is a reproduction of the intended retirement residence of the national unifier Toyotomi Hideyoshi, but it was near the end of the turbulent Azuchi-Momoyama period (1568-1600), to which the castle contributed the Momoyama part of its name. Although I am mostly interested in the relatively peaceful palaeolithic to Heian periods, this castle is nevertheless elegant, as befits a predecessor of the Shōguns.
Q: Someone asked if I saw a reproduction of Hideyoshi’s gold-leafed tearoom.
A: Visitors aren't allowed in. There never seem to be staff there. The place has an unfortunate history!
Q: The Meiji Emperor's mausoleum is very close by. Why was this location chosen?
The original site was taken for the tomb of Emperor Meiji! The castle is now nearby.
Rociada, west of Las Vegas, is a fusion of two villages, Upper and Lower Rociada. Other nearby communities, like Pendaries and Gascon, though technically in Mora County, also use the Rociada postal address.
In a rare incident, severe turbulence on Singapore Airlines flight SQ321 from London to Singapore resulted in one passenger's death and 30 injuries. The flight, which departed Heathrow on Monday, was diverted to Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport, landing at 3:45 pm local time on Tuesday.
This scenic view of Lagos in Portugal's Algarve region showcases stunning golden cliffs and distinctive rock formations encircling a pristine, sandy beach. The calm, azure waters and clear, expansive sky create a serene and inviting atmosphere.
Scientists have discovered a new earth sized planet with 17 hour year. It will be interesting to know what type of planet is it.
In an exciting development, scientists have discovered an Earth-sized exoplanet, SPECULOOS-3 b, orbiting an ultra-cool dwarf star approximately 55 light-years from Earth.
On May 10th this year, Japan Railways’ Suica experienced an IT issue that prevented users from charging their cards using either Mobile Suica or the online EkiNet Web site. That left a few people inside of their destination stations without a sufficient balance to exit the gates.
Lake Nakuru is well known in Kenya for its rhino population, and it has one hundred white and fifty black rhinos to be seen.
Black and white rhinos naming has created confusion because both species of rhino are in fact grey… I hope I didn't make a mistake identifying this one as black!
New at my Patreon... What I often yearn for, between doing activities and seeing sights, is to just chill. Arriving in Longreach by train, I had time for that:
New entry requirements for #dogs travelling #from Canada to the #UnitedStates could make life more difficult for people who use service or #GuideDogs, advocates fear.
Under updated guidelines to reduce the spread of #rabies announced by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention #CDC, a slew of new requirements for dogs crossing the border that vary based on a dog's age, country of origin & #travel history.
The Augur Buzzard is a large, stocky hawk, which usually perches in full view on the ground on a prominence of ground or on a perch (tree, rock, post,…) and is not shy, so that one can often observe it at leisure.
English speakers have the distinct benefit of using the world’s most common language when traveling. So you’re good, right? In fact, learning the obvious and necessary words and sayings of the country to which you’re traveling can make your trip easier, impress a few locals and enrich your experience. From greetings to asking for help, Fodors breaks it down. https://flip.it/fw6LLQ #Culture#Travel#Traveling#Language