Sentences with phrase «tall cliffs of»

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Like the person falling from a tall cliff, the fact that they we haven't slammed into any hard limit yet provides a false faith in the magic of the markets to provide a technological alternative.

The tall se √ ± ora, dressed in slacks and a sport shirt and missing absolutely nothing as she peered through a pair of white - rimmed sunglasses, led the way carefully into a shady glade and up a cliff to the edge of a small natural pool.

Our park adventures include a five year old, twin three year olds and a soon to be one year old... And plenty of nasty parks near roads with no fences, 15 feet tall open play structures, no bathrooms, retention walls that border rocky cliffs or ponds and the occasional «Oooh Look Mama, balloon!!»

This exposed tall ice «cliffs» at their margin with an unstable height, and resulted in rapid retreat of the glaciers from marine ice cliff instability between 12,000 and 11,000 years ago.

Break up of a floating «ice shelf» in front of the glacier left tall ice «cliffs» at its edge.

The enigmatic statues, 125 and 180 feet tall, were hewn directly into the face of a sandstone cliff around the fifth century A.D., possibly by the Buddhist rulers of the Kushan empire.

The large satellites of Uranus show unique geologic features we'd like to understand (such as the tortured - looking surface of Miranda, a small moon with the tallest cliff in the Solar System), while Neptune's satellite Triton is thought to be a captured Kuiper Belt object, similar to Pluto, potentially harboring an ocean under its icy surface.

In our latest Crew Call podcast, Gassner describes the «brutality» philosophy of the future that both he and director Denis Villeneuve painted, how famed concept artist Syd Mead who worked on the original film was involved in the sequel, and how most of 2049 was shot with actual sets (despite that gorgeous birdeye's shot of the cliff - tall Atari sign).

Another time it nearly rolled off a very tall cliff to its certain demise but instead plowed through a pile of stacked coal near the edge and slowed down just enough for Dad, running in cowboy boots, to catch up, throw himself through the passenger's door, and jam on the brake mere feet from the precipice.

15 Chrome band across the tail joining the rear lamps is a nice punctuation of the tall vertical rear cliff face.

Rainer Maria Rilke greeted and wrestled with the angels of his Duino Elegies in the solitude of a castle surrounded by white cliffs tall trees and the sea.

If that kind of thing was possible, then you could train dogs so well that you wouldn't even have to supervise them around cars, infants, tall cliffs, rattlesnakes, and so forth.

On the east side of the road are tall bluffs and cliff faces.

The official citation pays tribute to the island's «exceptional natural beauty» and refers to «over 250 km of sandy beaches with long, uninterrupted sweeps of ocean beach, with more than 40 km of strikingly coloured sand cliffs, as well as spectacular dune blowouts and ocean surf beaches; tall rainforests growing on low nutrient sands; perched dune lakes including both clear «white water» lakes and dark «black water» lakes; banksia woodlands, heath, patterned swampy fens and sheltered mangrove areas in a spectacular «mosaic landscape.»

One notable gorge to visit is the 1500 - metre long Topolia Gorge with immensely tall, sheer cliffs and lots of caves.

Driving into the Drakensberg just the day before and seeing Southern Africa's highest escarpment rise up in sheer cliff's before us was jaw - droppingly beautiful and filled us with a sense of wonder mixed with a tinge of anxiety for we knew that one of the things we came here to achieve was summiting at least one of these impossibly tall peaks...

Aonang Phu Petra Resort is a classy and stylish hotel situated in the southern end of Ao Nang Beach some 2 km from the sea.Set in a green and luxuriant nature, the hotel offers a fantastic backdrop vista made by the huge and tall limestone cliff bordering Ao Nangs southern end.Despise its natural surroundings: Aonang Phu Petra Resort architecture mixes Thai tradition with modernity.Four types of villas are available: Gloriyo Hillside Villa (57sqm), Gloriyo Poolside Villa (57sqm), Majestic Suite Poolside Villa (72sqm) and Family Grand Poolside Villa (122sqm).

Imagine your excursion takes you through the tallest trees in the world, exploring tide pools and miles of sandy beaches and towering cliffs... or an adventure filled with ocean kayaking, mountain biking, hiking, river rafting and horseback riding.

This 17 - mile stretch of coastline is lined with cliffs up to 3,000 - foot tall, accented with lush green valleys, cascading waterfalls and sea caves.

Rayavadee Resort has all the assets to provide its guests with the best possible tropical vacation in southern Thailand.Set on the secluded and remote peninsula of Railay, Rayavadee offers a stay in the atmosphere of a local village nestled amidst a beautifully landscaped garden with coconut trees and tropical flowers.Railay is a unique place; only accessible by boat - this peninsula is separated from the main land by huge and tall limestone cliffs - it offers a travel back in time to its visitors with its four beaches - Railay East, Railay West, Tonsay Beach, and Phra Nang Beach - mangrove forests, caves, and hidden lagoon.

Wine and adventure river cruises pull right up to jagged cliffs and wide plateaus so you can explore your way — while swirling a glass of Pinot Noir or hiking the switchbacks of the tallest waterfall in the state.

Or, combine the West Maui Mountains that offer the islands» tallest waterfall, along with the breathtaking 3000» sea cliffs on Moloka'i and its plunging waterfalls for a 45 - minute two island flight for one of the most spectacular aerial tours on earth.

Elena Valeriote: [00:03:00] Actually, no, because the «Five Cities,» so Cinque Terre means the «Five Cities» in Italy, or «Five Earths» to be correct, but they are located on the top of these really, really tall hills, and so there [inaudible 00:03:18] cliffs that drop off into the coast, and I hiked between several of the hills.

On this route, the tall ship heads out from Channel Islands Harbor to Anacapa, where passengers are likely to see pods of dolphins along the way as well as seals and sea lions with their pups in the cliffs at the base of the island.

That is, it would be if there wasn't a modern 300 metre long cable car ready to drop you off and pick you up from the bottom of the tall Cabo Girao cliff.

Unlike the Krabi beaches located further north (Railay and Ao Nang, to name the most famous of them) Had Yao doesn't feature the tall limestone cliffs specific to Phang Nga Bay.

Tall limestone cliffs, powdery white sand, and crystal clear blue water are all hallmarks of this particular beach.

The area is stunningly beautiful and offers a great choice of attractions and activities whether on land or at sea: from mangrove forest that can be explored by long - tail boats or sea kayaks, to rainforests suitable for elephant trekking and hiking, to tall limestone cliffs offering excellent rock climbing terrain, to islands surrounded by turquoise waters lending superb snorkelling and scuba diving opportunities, there are a lot of thrilling possibilities to spice up your vacation around Ao Nang and Nopparat Thara beaches.

From rock climbing on the tall limestone cliffs typical to this area of southern Thailand to snorkelling in the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea around stunningly beautiful small islands to trekking through the lush vegetation of the rainforest, you surely will find something to do in our top 10 Krabi activities» list below...

Tonsai Bay Resort is a perfect accommodation choice for those dreaming about a castaway tropical destination; located right on the beach in the northern area of Railay, it is difficult to find a more secluded place.Railay is a peninsula separated from the mainland by an outcrop of tall limestone cliffs which make it impossible for a a road to reach it, so the only way to get there is by boat, which adds an adventurous touch to the tropical holiday atmosphere of the area.The resort counts 40 air - conditioned villas available in two types: Superior and Deluxe.All of them feature the following basic amenities: private patio, satellite television, safety deposit box, and refrigerator / fully - stocked mini-bar.

In the south of the island, tucked between two tall cliffs is Los Abrigos beach.

Along the way you'll discover tall stands of aromatic blue gum trees, 300 - million - year - old shell fossils embedded in limestone cliffs, white talcum - powder beaches, lichen covered boulders, and soaring dolerite columns, as well as more wombats than you are likely to see anywhere else on Earth.

Beautiful scenery and lots of tall cliffs that offer privacy for bathers in several locations make it a popular spot for nudists.

The Pura Luhur Ulawatu temple in the most south west corner of the Bukit peninsula has been built on tall cliffs and is an architectural marvel.

The 100 km trail traverses the rugged coastline taking walkers on an unforgettable journey along breathtaking coastline, atop some of Australia's tallest sea cliffs, splashing through pristine streams, along untouched beaches and into secluded campsites.

The spectacular walk weaves its way through the National Park which is full of tall forests, coastal heathlands, wild rocky shores and windswept cliff tops presenting amazing views - nature truly unfolds at every step.

The tall cliffs here are very easy on the eyes and one of the caves here has been transformed into a quirky little bar.

It boasts a spectacular view from the edge of a 170 metre (580 foot) tall set of sea cliffs named Zuytdorp Cliffs, which stretch for 150 kilometres (93 miles).

A few restaurants (including the famous Da Ali Restaurant), bars, and massage parlours are now settled at the foot of the cliff, under the shade of the tall pine trees fringing the beach.

The 180 foot tall Sky Walk hangs over the edge of a cliff at 3660 feet above sea...

The 180 foot tall Sky Walk hangs over the edge of a cliff at 3660 feet above sea level.

Village of Hastings - on - Hudson This five - acre village - owned property with Hudson River views and tall, marble cliffs is adjacent to the Old Croton Aqueduct and existing village park lands.

Scientists know these processes can lead to collapse, because it's already happening: In Greenland, the Jakobshavn glacier is in rapid retreat, with the unstable calving cliff now more than 250 feet high, about as tall as the Statue of Liberty.

This was a taller cliff for Niose to fly off because of one other anti-intellectual assertion of his: the insinuation about corporate influence, or as it is better known around the planet, illicit money paid to skeptic scientists and skeptic organizations in exchange for knowingly spreading misinformation.