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Bananaface
Recent Activity
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January 31, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Ghost Trees of Pescadero Point
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January 31, 2011
Bananaface
liked Erg Chebbi
God's Saharan sandbox of wrath
Glowing a brilliant orange under the Saharan sun, between the town of Merzouga and the Algerian border lies the Chebbi dunes.
One of only two ergs - a type large windy "sand sea" - in Morocco,... »
Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities | Edited by dzamonja and Dylan
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January 27, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Wicker Man
Wicker sculpture that towers over the M5 motorway
If you're ever traveling past Bridgewater in Somerset, don't be surprised when you see a 12-meter-tall willow man to your west.
Built by the Somerset artist Serena De La Hay at a cost of 15,000... »
Unusual Monuments, Strange Statues | Edited by Nicholas Jackson and AllisonEng
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January 27, 2011
Bananaface
added Castle Hill: Spiritual center of the universe
Castle hill in New Zealand, named the 'Spiritual center of the universe' by the Dalai Lama in 2002
New Zealand is well known for its natural beauty, but in 2002 a particular patch of farmland was given a special honor. It became a "Spiritual Center of the Universe."
Called Castle Hill, the... »
Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities | Edited by Bananaface, Dylan and others
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
liked The Sourtoe Cocktail
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Replica of the Golden Hinde
This one has sailed five times as far as Sir Francis Drake's famous ship
When Sir Francis Drake returned from his epic circumnavigation of the globe in 1580, the Queen declared that his ship should be preserved so the public could revel in his success for years to... »
Museums and Collections, Retro-Tech | Edited by Annetta and wythe
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
added Te Waikoropupu Springs
Some of the clearest water anywhere in the world
Located in Golden Bay on New Zealand's South Island, the Te Waikoropupu Springs ("Pupu Springs") are known for both the clarity of the water they hold and the volume of water discharged.
The... »
Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders | Edited by Bananaface and Nicholas Jackson
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
added Tane Mahuta
Largest Kauri tree in New Zealand
Standing more than 51 meters tall and with a trunk girth in excess of 13 meters, the Tane Mahuta (Lord of the Forest) is New Zealand's largest known living kauri tree. Identified in the 1920s when... »
Natural Wonders, Fascinating Fauna | Edited by Bananaface, Dylan and others
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
added Pancake Rocks
Strange geological landscape erupts with sudden bursts of water
The Pancake Rocks are a heavily-eroded limestone area where the sea bursts though a number of vertical blowholes during high tides, creating a kind of geyser effect.
Together with the... »
Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities | Edited by Bananaface, Annetta and 2 others
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
added Moeraki Boulders
Highly spherical boulders on the shores of New Zealand
According to local Maori legend, the Moeraki Boulders are the remains of eel baskets, kumaras, and calabashes that washed onto the shore after the wreck of Arai-te-uru, a large sailing canoe. The... »
Natural Wonders, Geological Oddities | Edited by Bananaface and Nicholas Jackson
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Costa Rican Stone Spheres
Baffling rock formations from an earlier era
In the 1930s, workers from the United Fruit Company, clearing land in the Diquis Valley of Costa Rica, began unearthing large numbers of almost perfectly round stone spheres. The largest of these... »
Geological Oddities, Strange Statues, Long Now Locations | Edited by Josh, wythe and others
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Quinta da Regaleira
Eccentrically decorated palace and gardens replete with grottoes, fountains, underground tunnels, caves, and numerous statues.
Quinta de Regaleira is a UNSECO World Heritage site designed by Carvalho Monteiro. With the assistance of the Italian architect Luigi Manini, he designed the 4-hectare estate with its enigmatic... »
Curious Caves, Eccentric Homes, Follies and Grottoes, Subterranean Sites | Edited by geokate and Dylan
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Sidi Boulfdail
Sleepy fishing port not included on many maps
Somewhere south of Gourizim is the tiny fishing port of the village of Sidi Boulfdail. While not on many maps - and largely without an Internet presence - the port can be recognized by the large... »
Natural Wonders, Watery Wonders | Edited by dzamonja and Nicholas Jackson
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Bled Island and Castle
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Postojna caves
A miniature train-ride through Slovenia's largest cave system
A fairytale landscape of looming stalactites, cathedral-shaped rock formations and endless tunnels awaits visitors to Postojnska Jama, the largest cave system in Slovenia. Formed millions of years... »
Curious Caves | Edited by Lunarsynthesis, re_nakaba and others
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Waitomo Glowworm Caves
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Colossal Squid at the Te Papa Museum
The world's only complete colossal squid specimen on display
Te Papa is New Zealand's national museum, and attempts to give an overview of the nation's art, history, peoples, and wildlife. Among the wildlife that Te Papa currently displays is the world's... »
Watery Wonders, Fascinating Fauna, Unique Collections | Edited by Dylan, re_nakaba and others
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January 25, 2011
Bananaface
has been to Tunnel Beach
