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43 minutes ago, Jean C said:
Is it the Leopard in the Yehliu Geopark in Taipei?
Wow, it is indeed. Well done! So many strange rock formations in this fascinating place, including, among so many others, "the queen's head" and this, the rock leopard. The leopard is a replica of the original which was severely damaged in a typhoon about 15 years ago. They are all formed by winds and rain, which can, of course, be incredibly strong in that region. Your turn.
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42 minutes ago, Jean C said:
Is it the Leopard in the Yehliu Geopark in Taipei?
53 minutes ago, qbay46 said:Asia
Asia is correct.
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The Daintree is an area of incredible beauty. Decades ago, before it was sealed, we drove the track from Cooktown to Cairns in our 4x, and were escorted across a shallow crossing in the Daintree by local indigenous guides on horseback. The recent floods have been devastating.
Okay, try guessing this one, and the general area of the particular country will be enough:
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I will scout around for something
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30 minutes ago, clo said:
How many pax on the ship? Sounds glorious.
About 500 from memory, but Still did a quick search and that’s the average. It can vary from 450-550, and could possibly take 600 pax at absolute maximum.
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On 6/5/2024 at 10:06 AM, Islander500 said:
Now intrigued by Troll Fjord. Who else has visited and what can you add? Need to research it further. 🧐
We had the amazing experience of sailing (slowly and gingerly) into the Troll Fjord a few years ago during a wonderful voyage on Seabourn Quest. This lovely vessel performed a complete turnaround at the end of the fjord. The sides of this natural wonder seemed close enough to touch. The beauty of the rocks and vegetation (both clinging and trailing) left us breathless. Our skilled Captain held the ship just off the opening to the fjord for what seemed ages. He was waiting for the wind to drop before entering. We have sailed on many lines over too many years to count. That magical day is still discussed with awe, and suspended forever in our memories.
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Thanks also from us, Yaya. Safe travels home.
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Oh dear, this could be a long hiatus.
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20 hours ago, MicCanberra said:
Thanks Leigh, I was out for the game as we are travelling.
Hope that means you’ve fully recovered from your Achilles surgery, Mic.
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7 minutes ago, qbay46 said:
River Clyde
Yesss! River Clyde approaching Greenock, Glasgow’s port. Les has enjoyed cruising up the Clyde River from Bateman’s Bay to Nelligen, and in much earlier years, we enjoyed days of waterskiing and family picnics on this beautiful waterway. Clydesdales are truly beautiful, intelligent horses. Only a short distance from Loch Lomond. The Clyde River shipbuilding industry was once the largest such industry in the world. Our first RAN vessels were produced here.
Phew! This was a marathon. Well done, and your turn.
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Oh, and its namesake is closer to Tasmania than this iconic waterway. NSW is closer to Tassie, right?
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18 minutes ago, qbay46 said:
Lake Mentieth
Not a lake (loch). Not a dam. Not a sea either, btw. What sort of waterway is left, apart from a canal, which it isn’t. Maritime industry (huge, actually, in its peak years). That should suggest a large population not too far away. Near Loch Lomond. The first part of the name of a noble beast of work and burden. Gather all the clues together.
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Okay, time for more hints. It’s not a loch, not a dam. The beautiful backdrop is the Highlands. Think of the first part of the name of a heavy haulage animal.
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53 minutes ago, lyndarra said:
Arklet Dam?
No, not a dam.
11 minutes ago, Kristelle said:Mareblu - did I read it correctly that the namesake place is closer to Tassie but not in Tassie?
Correct, Kristelle.
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22 minutes ago, lyndarra said:
I'll try Loch Arklet then.
It’s not a loch.
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1 minute ago, lyndarra said:
Loch Lomond?
Not too far from there actually. Look at the clue re maritime industry.
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5 minutes ago, Relaxing Robbies said:
Cherries Jubilee on Coral Princess post covid. The serving was 2 cherries. My jaw hit the floor when I saw it.
Two whole cherries! Wow!
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16 minutes ago, arxcards said:
I had the cherries on QM2 some years back. I had Crepes Suzette for the first time on Princess 18 months or so back.
After all those years waiting, I was rather disappointed at how boring the crepes were.
They were delicate and exquisite in QG 2weeks ago on QA.
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3 minutes ago, Kristelle said:
closer t o Tassie but not in Tassie?
Yarrow river,Scotland (also in NSW)
No, not that one.
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35 minutes ago, qbay46 said:
Loch Tay
Not there either
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9 minutes ago, pkster said:
Invergordon?
Not Invergordon, either.
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@NSWP any guesses, Les?
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Thank you for posting this nostalgic charmer. Crepes Suzette and Cherries Jubilee are still offered on Cunard’s vessels.
Where was I?
in Australia & New Zealand Cruisers
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Sorry @qbay46, Asia is correct, but when I opened the screen, @Jean C had already specifically identified it.