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PMR109-04 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: after a short climb, a fine panorama unfolds. Mounting donkeys for the trek to Deir el Bahari. Keywords: Egyptology, culture, landscape, mountains, geology, donkey
PMR109-03 Egypt, Thebes: Valley of the Kings: after a short climb, a fine panorama unfolds. Keywords: Egyptology, culture, landscape, mountains, geology, donkey
PMR102-07 Egypt, Memphis: climbing out of the entrance shaft of the Pyramid of Sechem-Chet at Saqqara. Keywords: Egyptology, archeology, antiquity, historical, hieroglyphics, architecture, culture
PMR086-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Munich: symbol of the land, the Bavaria figure, designed by Ludwig Schwanthaler and cast in bronze in 1844-50. Can be climbed from inside by 130 steps to a look-out opening in the crown Keywords: München, historic, landmark, monument, heritage
PMR-D11233 Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: approaching Kalkan from the sea, with its residential development climbing the hillside, home to many British expats. Keywords: bay, cliffs, coast, hills, landscape, mountain, resort
PMR-D11190 Turkey, Antalya, Lycia, Kalkan: approaching Kalkan from the sea, with its residential development climbing the hillside, home to many British expats. Keywords: bay, cliffs, hills, mountain, resort
PMR-D8207 Sweden, Öland Island: built in 1844-5, the lighthouse "Lange Erik" is 32 metres high and stands on the northern tip of the island. In summer visitors can climb up to the viewing platform. Keywords: Scandinavia, reflections, beacon, architecture
PMR-D8206 Sweden, Öland Island: built in 1844-5, the lighthouse "Lange Erik" is 32 metres high and stands on the northern tip of the island. In summer visitors can climb up to the viewing platform. Keywords: Scandinavia, architecture, beacon
PMR-D7585 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7584 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7583 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D7582 Morocco: tree-climbing goats on the road to Essaouira. The goats climb a particular species of tree, the Argan (Argania spinosa) to eat the nuts which are embedded in a layer of pulp. However the nuts are not ripe until June and at other times of the year the goats are induced to climb the trees for the benefit of tourists. The kernels of the Argan nuts contain a valuable oil, which has beneficial properties when consumed by humans, and are avidly harvested. Keywords: Africa, bizarre, Maghreb, Islam, Muslim
PMR-D6571 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6570 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6569 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6568 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6567 Ireland, Leinster, Dublin: a western lowland gorilla climbing a tree in Dublin Zoo. Keywords: capital city, zoological, gardens, apes, primates
PMR-D6294 Germany, Bavaria, Swabia, Nördlingen: tower of St. Georges Church, known as "Daniel", 90 metres high, also used as watchtower, was manned day and night, against outbreaks of fire and enemy attack. A fine view of the town may be had by climbing the 360 steps to the gallery near the top. Keywords: picturesque, colourful, historic, heritage, mediaeval, culture, Romantic Road, Romantische Strasse, architecture
PMR-D4101 Turkey, Bozburun Peninsula, Loryma: climbing the peninsula to the ruins of Loryma Fortress, with the sailing ship in the background. Keywords: maritime, Aegean , cruising, Bahriyeli C, picturesque, sailing ship, hiking
PMR-D4065 Germany, Bavaria, Bayreuth, Landesgartenschau 2016 (Garden Show): colourful creepers climbing on frames. Keywords: picturesque, exhibition, gardening, hoticulture, botany, flowers, annuals , perennials, colourful, park
PMR-D0168 Brazil, Rio de Janeiro: climbers on the sheer face of Sugarloaf Mountain. Keywords: adventure, rock-climbing, sport, outdoor, activity
PMR243-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria: the steep climb to the summit of the Ettaler Mandl. Keywords: alpine, outdoor life, trekking, hiking, nature, countryside, picturesque, alpine scenery, Alps, mountain range
PMR-D3360 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): "Barbarina", a much-photographed pinnacle on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Due to erosion it is no longer safe to climb. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside
PMR-D3359 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): "Barbarina" (left), a much-photographed pinnacle on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Due to erosion it is no longer safe to climb. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside
PMR-D3358 Germany, Swiss Saxony (Sächsische Schweiz): "Barbarina", a much-photographed pinnacle on the Pfaffenstein, a spectacular sandstone rock massif. Due to erosion it is no longer safe to climb. Keywords: picturesque, heritage, Swiss Saxony, sandstone, outcrops, rock formations, fantastic, geology, geological, faults , erosion, landscape, countryside
PMR-D1262 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: the climb up to the entrance. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR-D1261 People's Republic of China, Tibet, Lhasa: Potala Palace, built on the orders of the 5th Dalai Lama 1645-9, succeeding Drepong Monastery as his residence. His death in 1682 was concealed until the Red Palace was completed. Here: the climb up to the entrance. Keywords: architecture, religion, colourful, Asian, Buddhist, temples, picturesque, historical, heritage
PMR439-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Mittenwald: chalet-type houses climbing up the hillside. Keywords: alpine, Alps, alpine scenery, picturesque, countryside, nature, outdoor life
PMR117K-20 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View along the formidable defence walls and extensive "glacis", which prevented attackers from climbing up. Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress
PMR117K-19 Jordan, Al-Karak: the Crusader castle built by Baldwin I of Jerusalem in 1142 AD, which was beseiged and taken by Saladin in 1183. View of the main road and the upper town, from the castle ramparts, showing the defensive "glacis" (slope) to prevent attackers from climbing up. Keywords: picturesque, desert, Muslim, Islamic, national heritage, historic, defensive, fortifications, fortress
PMR036K-35 Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: climbing a sand dune - the view below, with dried-up slat lake. Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes
PMR036K-34 Namibia, Sossusvlei: The Nabib-Naukluft National Park: climbing a sand dune along the knife-edge ridge Keywords: sand, sandhills, sand dunes, wind-carved shapes
PMR035K-23 Namibia: Ai-Ais, a resort in a canyon in the desert with hot mineral springs and a trailer park with bar/restaurant. Here, climbing a mountain for a view of the area. Keywords: arid landscape, barren land, semi-desert
PMR066K-27 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Berchtesgaden: In winter 2005/6 the Königssee at Berchtesgaden froze over, a very unusual circumstance, and people were able to walk the length of the lake to the well known chapel of St. Bartholomä. Here, a youngster has climbed onto a snow-covered roof, to slide down it. Keywords: winter, ice, frozen lake, snow, Alps, mountains
PMR407-02 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Chiemgau: hikers climbing Hochries along a rocky path. Keywords: alpine, open air, alpine scenery, mountain-scape, landscape, mountains, alpine valley, hiking
PMR384-09 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; approaching a waterfall on the mountainside, near the end of the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda. Keywords: semi-tropical, train, locomotive, seaside, diving centre, resort
PMR384-08 Australia, Queensland, Cairns: Cairns-Kuranda Scenic Railway, built between 1886 and 1891 to supply settlements on the AthertonTablelands; crossing a viaduct over a steep ravine, one of many bridges and tunnels on the 34-kilometre climb to Kuranda. Keywords: semi-tropical, resort, diving centre, seaside, locomotive, train
PMR377-11 Australia, Northern Territory: climbing Ayers Rock (Uluru) - view looking back at the coach park with the Olgas luminescent on the horizon. Keywords: outback, monolith, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope, tropical
PMR563-4 Girraween (= "place of flowers") National Park: lies in the granite belt. View from the summit of "The Pyramid", a very smooth and steep climb. Keywords: outback, wilderness, bush, nature, natural, widlife, geology, vegetation, savannah, ecology, biotope
PMR624-10 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: Summit cross on Mount Zugspitze, the highest mountain in Germany (2962 metres), with alpine panorama behind. Keywords: mountain top, cliff, rocky, peak, hiking, climbing, mountaineering, Alps
PMR624-09 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond. Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama
PMR624-08 Germany, Upper Bavaria, Garmisch-Partenkirchen: View of Mount Waxenstein from the summit of the Zugspitze, Germany's highest mountain, showing the bed of a former glacier and the Loisach Valley beyond. Keywords: mountain top, mountaineering, climbing, rocky, cliff, mountain panorama

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