"The Hindus of antiquity had an ancient astro-geographical map with four lotus petals pointing in the cardinal directions, called Mt....
I can’t feel my toes. I clench my teeth. Layered with two pairs of socks, shorts, long pants, a t-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a thermal shirt, a waterproof fleece jacket, ...
I can’t feel my toes. I clench my teeth. Layered with two pairs of socks, shorts, long pants, a t-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a thermal shirt, a waterproof fleece jacket, ...
Mt Meru is a challenging three- or four-day high-altitude trek that's suitable only for those with good hiking fitness. You also need to be comfortable with narrow ridge paths, and able to deal with some altitude-related discomfort. Here's more detail ...
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I can’t feel my toes. I clench my teeth. Layered with two pairs of socks, shorts, long pants, a t-shirt, a long-sleeved shirt, a thermal shirt, a waterproof fleece jacket, ...
The Posts below by a collection of contributors are several years old. My latest research into the Vedic cosmology of the Earth can be found on my new pages: VEDIC TOUR OF OUR UNIVERSE Come on a 20…
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The second-highest mountain of Tanzania, Mount Meru is regarded as little brother of Mt Kilimanjaro however the trek up is more challenging.
My friends know that I love hiking. One of the things that everyone can get during a hiking trip is altitude sickness. Altitude sickness is something what you can get after you ascend more than 1000m in one day. Besides that is the chance higher that healthy and fit people will get this disease instead […]
The second-highest mountain of Tanzania, Mount Meru is regarded as little brother of Mt Kilimanjaro however the trek up is more challenging.
The new Mt. Meru (or dwarf) Jackson's chameleons (Trioceros jacksonii merumontanus) have been here a week, but I hadn't had a chance to photograph them...
Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, 100 Hikes Of A Lifetime offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes—California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala—to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai Trail, Bhutan's Snowman Trek, and the Bibbulum Track in Australia), you'll find a hike that matches your interests and skill level. Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming,) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. So pack your gear and lace your boots: this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the best hikes of your life! less
It’s nearly a year since a group of celebrities struggled to the top of Kilimanjaro in aid of Comic Relief. Having mocked them in print, Liz Hunt was challenged to follow their example. This is how she did it...
"Painting on paper (circa 1820) depicting the Churning of the World [or Churning of the Milky Ocean]. This remarkably detailed paint...
The new Mt. Meru (or dwarf) Jackson's chameleons (Trioceros jacksonii merumontanus) have been here a week, but I hadn't had a chance to photograph them...
The second-highest mountain of Tanzania, Mount Meru is regarded as little brother of Mt Kilimanjaro however the trek up is more challenging.
Filled with beautiful National Geographic photography, wisdom from expert hikers like Andrew Skurka, need-to-know travel information, and practical wildlife-spotting tips, 100 Hikes Of A Lifetime offers the planet's best experiences for hikers and sightseers. From short day hikes—California's Sierra High Route, Lake Agnes Teahouse in Alberta, Norway's Mt. Skala—to multiday excursions like Mt. Meru in Tanzania and multi-week treks (Egypt's Sinai Trail, Bhutan's Snowman Trek, and the Bibbulum Track in Australia), you'll find a hike that matches your interests and skill level. Crossing all continents and climates (from the jungles of Costa Rica to the ice fields in Alaska's Kenai Fjords National Parks), as well as experiences (a wine route through Switzerland or moose spotting on the Teton Crest Trail in Wyoming,) there is a trail for everyone in these pages. So pack your gear and lace your boots: this comprehensive and innovative guide will lead you to experience the best hikes of your life! Bound by hand in bonded Leather 400 pages Dimensions 8.75" W x 1.25" D x 8.75" H
"Gunungan" means Mountain (referring to a wholy mountain (=Mt.Meru)). This exclusive old puppet is often also called "Kayongan", meaning a holy tree. The Gunungan is the most important central piece of a Shaddowpuppet theater set of approx. 2-300 different Puppets. As the Tree of Life, it symbolizes the cosmos, the creation- and the end of all life. Its function is to open and close a Wayang Kulit play. Various regions of Indonesia have their own characteristic styles but there are mainly two types of Gunungans : A male one (= Gunungan Gapuran) with a tree growing out of the roof of a palacial house and a female one (=Gunungan Blumbungan) depicting a tree growing out of a beautiful pond . The back side of the Gunungan often depicts red firy flames or the head of a Kala Demon symbolizing hell or simply dark emptiness, while the front side portrays life and paradise. Here is a list of various images often featured on the lively side of this puppet and their symbolic meanings : Bull = force, earth element Tiger = identity, strength, fire Eagle = spirit Two Garuda like Eagleheads hold (levitate) the roof of the palace (= the spiritual part of the self) Snake (often two entwined around the tree) = growing spiritual energy. Kundalini force. Monkeys, birds and lizzards = earthy and heavenly life energies of the spiritual tree of life. Two armed guards = protecting the doors of a palace from good and evil. Palace = containing and protecting the sacred elixir of life. - - - - - - - We collected the most beautiful and characteristic Gunungan Puppets of Indonesia since the last 40 years It is the most refinedly crafted central piece from a set and is now a very rare item. Most of our pieces come from the northern and central parts of Java and are between 30 - 100 years old. The main rods can be from bullhorn, bamboo or hard woods. All our collectors' Shadow puppets have been used for performances and some restaurations occured naturally during their "carreers". Dimension: 37cm width x 87cm height Weight: 230gr Code: GN12
