Zebras face ripped off by crocodiles crossing Mara river on Safari in Kenya Dr. Adam Norten 2026-09-23 | Zebras face ripped off by crocodiles crossing Mara river on Safari in Kenya
Walk through Egyptian Spice Market Dr. Adam Norten 2025-10-03 | Walking through the Egyptian Spice Market in Istanbul #Turkey #spices #Market #istanbul #egyptian #EgyptianspiceMarket
Crescent Moon at Blue Mosque Dr. Adam Norten 2025-09-28 | The Blue Mosque #istanbul #turkey #bluemosqueistanbul #Mosque #islam #moon #luna #calltoprayer
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul Dr. Adam Norten 2025-09-27 | The Blue Mosque #istanbul #turkey #bluemosqueistanbul #Mosque #islam
Walking through the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul Dr. Adam Norten 2025-09-24 | Walking through the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, TurkeyThe Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 4,000 shops on a total area of 30,700 square meters attracting between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors every day. In 2014, it was listed Number 1 among the world's most-visited tourist attractions with 91,250,000 annual visitors. The Grand Bazaar at Istanbul the first shopping mall in the world.#Turkey #Istanbul #grandbazaar #Market #history #shopping #grandbazaaristanbul #turkish #kapalıçarşı
Hagia Sophia the oldest church Dr. Adam Norten 2025-09-23 | Hagia Sophia officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, is a mosque and former museum and church serving as a major cultural and historical site in Istanbul, Turkey. The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in AD 537, becoming the world's largest interior space and among the first to employ a fully pendentivedome. It is considered the epitome of Byzantine architecture and is said to have "changed the history of architecture". From its dedication in 360 until 1453 Hagia Sophia served as the cathedral of Constantinople in the Byzantine liturgical tradition, except for the period 1204–1261 when the Latin Crusaders installed their own hierarchy. After the fall of Constantinople in 1453, it served as a mosque, having its minarets added soon after. The site became a museum in 1935, and was redesignated as a mosque in 2020. In 2024, the upper floor of the mosque began to serve as a museum once again.Hagia Sophia#Ayasofya (Turkish)#ἉγίαΣοφία (Greek)#SanctaSapientia (Latin)#آیا صوفیا (Ottoman Turkish)#СветаСофия (Bulgarian)#grandmosque #Istanbul
Sunrise at Vama Beach on the Black Sea Dr. Adam Norten 2025-08-30 | Morning Sunrise at Vama Veche Beach on the Black Sea of Romania. Hundreds of people gathered on Vama Veche beach this morning, many of them stayed up all night dancing on the sand, silently soaking in the magical start of a new day.This ritual happens every morning during the summer. It’s surreal, beautiful and unlike anything else I’ve experienced. Beyond awesome.During the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, this tiny village on Romania’s southern Black Sea coast was a haven for hippies, artists, intellectuals, bohemians and other dissidents.They came here to escape from life under their repressive communist government.It’s where people went to be creative, have fun and be free. Today, Vama Veche is one of Romania’s favourite party towns. Vama Veche is famous for its all night long parties, where people light bonfires, dance on the beach, and [mostly] anything goes. Despite the crowds who flock here in the summer, you can still find something of the carefree hippie spirit that made Vama Veche famous in the first place.It is laid back, non-conformist and non-judgmental…. And, although this place is well known amongst Romanians, it is pretty off-the-beaten-track for most other people. #beach #beachvibes #romania
Pelican on the Danube Delta Dr. Adam Norten 2025-08-25 | Pelican on the Danube Delta near Saint George, Romania #pelicans #romania
Wild Horses of the Danube Delta Dr. Adam Norten 2025-08-22 | The Wild Horses of the Danube Delta. I have never seen truly wild horses until today. The Danube Delta horses are a population of feral horses in Romania. They live around Letea Forest in the Danube Delta, between the Sulinaand Chilia branches of the Danube. About 4000 feral horses live in the Danube Delta, 2000 of them in the Letea nature reserve, where on one hand, they are among the last remaining "wild" (feral) horses living at large on the European continent,but are also deemed to be a threat to the flora of the forest, including some plants on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.Although there have been feral horses in the region for hundreds of years, their numbers greatly increased after the collective farms were closed down in 1990 and the horses belonging to them were freed. The Letea population is not regulated and there are concerns that overgrazing is a looming problemThe horses on Letea Island are black or bay, without white spots. They stand between 1.50 meters (14.3 hands) and are strongly built. They are different from the smaller horses of Sfântu Gheorghe, which is nearby. They are not of a riding horse build, but are built like the working horses of Hungary.In 2002, some of these horses were captured and transported to Italy for slaughter. Some organizations objected to removal, holding that the horses had value in being adapted to the location and possessing natural social behavior. Another push for removal and slaughter began in 2009, but horses cannot be currently removed from the area because a number of animals carry equine infectious anemia. Therefore, according to Romanian regulation, they are not allowed to be taken out of the quarantine area. Currently, there is an ongoing project, in collaboration with the World Wide Fund for Nature, seeking to find a way to remove these horses. While some organizations object to total removal and advocate for some animals to remain, others are attempting to find a different preserve for the horses to live. #horse #romania #Wildhorses #Letea #Nature #wildlife
Current situation in bomb shelter waiting for attack Dr. Adam Norten 2025-08-19 | moments ago all our phones flashed an emergency message for us to take shelter from incoming bombs #DanubeDelta
Fled down below to shelter from the bomb Dr. Adam Norten 2025-08-19 | We fled down below to shelter from the bomb. We are Currently in Tulcea, Romania in the Danube, Delta. Everyone’s phones flashed a message about being under attack.
Party in Old Town, Bucharest Dr. Adam Norten 2025-08-16 | Party in Old Town, Bucharest. Notice mini Michael Jackson at the end. (Wearing angel wings) #Romania #michaeljackson #bucharest
Transylvanian Salt Mines of Turda Salinas Dr. Adam Norten 2025-07-21 | The Amazing Salt Mines of Turda Salinas are located in Transylvania, Romania. Reliable archaeological evidence of salt exploitation at Turda exists from the pre-Roman period (50 BC-106 AD). The Romans (106-274 AD) exploited salt at Durgău in pyramidal shaped chambers. In addition to the salt mining at Durgău, the Romans also exploited the neighboring salt mining at Băile Romane. Volker Wollmann in his monograph on mining writes about the presence of the salt deposits at a Roman fortification. The Roman camp of Potaissa defended the salt exploitations at Turda. The Romans worked only on the surface, in quadrangular pits, up to a depth of 15 meters from where the salt could be easily removed on slippery bridges by using simple lifting devices. In this way, the Romans extracted salt all over Transylvania, and the abandoned excavations turned into lakes.After the withdrawal of the Romans in 274 there is no definite evidence that salt extraction continued.In the first document that refers to the salt from Turda, (issued by the Hungarian chancellery in 1075) the salt mines from Turda is mentioned in a place near the Aries River “qui dicitur hungarice Aranas (Aranyos), latine autem Aureus” (“in the place called in Hungarian Aranyos, and in Latin Aureus”). This customs point was located near the former Roman bridge (used throughout the Middle Ages, until the end of the 18th century), on the site of the fortified settlement later called Szentmiklos (St. Nicholas).During the 13th century, the existence of the Durgău-Turda salt mine is explicitly mentioned. Thus, on May 1, 1271, the "salt mine of Durgău-Turda (Dörgö-Torda)" was given to the chapter of the Bishopric of Transylvania#Romania #Salt #mine #Transylvania #Roman
Abandoned Soviet site in Transnistria Dr. Adam Norten 2025-07-12 | Abandoned Soviet site in Transnistria
Church that was b*mbed in Odessa, Ukraine Dr. Adam Norten 2025-07-12 | Church of the Nativity is being restored after it was b*mbed in Odessa, Ukraine.
Creepy Dentists Office in Abandoned Building Dr. Adam Norten 2025-07-09 | Dentists office in abandoned building in Pridnestrovie - Transnistria #pridnestrovie #Transnistria #soviet #Abandoned #pridnestrovianmoldavianrepublic #tiraspol
Clowns of the Sea Dr. Adam Norten 2025-07-05 | Puffins are often called the "clowns of the sea" due to their colorful beaks, distinctive markings, and somewhat comical appearance and behavior. They are known for their black and white plumage, brightly colored beaks (during the breeding season), and orange legs. Their awkwardness on land, especially when taking off or landing, also adds to their "clownish" reputation. #faroeislands #puffins #birds #Nolsoy #Birdwatching
Camal Safari in the Rajasthan Desert Dr. Adam Norten 2025-06-28 | Camal Safari in the Rajasthan Desert of India. #india #rajasthan #camal
Kissing the Blarney Stone in Ireland Dr. Adam Norten 2025-06-16 | I waited in line for hours. But it was worth it to Kiss the Blarney Stone in Ireland #shorts #Ireland #blarneycastle #Blarneystone
Ancient Yew tree at the Irish Abbey Dr. Adam Norten 2025-06-14 | Muckross Abbey in Kilarney Nationalpark was the most beautiful church I have ever been to in my life. In the centerof the courtyard was an ancient yew tree. This was a very moving experience for me. #ireland #Abbey #Yew #countykerry
Flute playing from a widow in the Rajasthan Desert Dr. Adam Norten 2025-05-31 | Flute playing in the Rajasthan desert of India at the amazing Suryagarh Jaisalmer Hotel.#Suryagarh #flautist #india #jaisalmer #4k
Incan Bridge in Argentina Dr. Adam Norten 2025-05-16 | Bridge of the Inca (Puente del Inca) is a natural arch that forms a bridge over the Las Cuevas River, a tributary of the Mendoza River. It is located near the small village of Puente del Incaes, in Las Heras Department, Mendoza Province, Argentina. The nearby hot springs are also named Puente del Inca.Charles Darwin visited the site in 1835 and made some drawings of the bridge with large stalactites.In the early 20th century, a resort and monastery used the hot springs to treat certain illnesses. There is still a spa further down the river at Cacheuta. Tourists arrived by train at the resort, at a railway station that is still standing (now abandoned). This was one of the last Argentine stations of the Transandine Railway before the train continued into Chile through a long tunnel under the Andes.The area is located between the two trail-heads for climbing Aconcagua, the highest mountain in the western hemisphere. The abandoned railway station has been turned into a mountaineering museum, "Museo del Andinista", founded by a group of mountain climbers from Rosario to display the cultural history of the area. The museum is open to the public during the summer and is run by the founding group of friends.The Incan Bridge has shown signs of deterioration. However, it remains stable under its weight under. The water that flows from the hot springs is extremely rich in mineral content, to the point that it has been known to petrify small objects in a layer of minerals. Similarly, the piles of debris left by the glaciers were encrusted over time into a single solid mass. Finally, during a period where the climate was extremely wet, a powerful river formed in the valley. It cut a channel through the lower, least encrusted layers of debris, which gradually eroded into the large opening of the arch.#argentina #Inca #Incan #Arc #southamerica #PuentedelInca #4k
Ashes to the River in New Orleans on Mardi Gras Day Dr. Adam Norten 2025-04-25 | Join us as we honor and remember our recently departed loved ones by celebrating their lives and marching their ashes down to the Mississippi River on the morning of Mardi Gras in New Orleans.In New Orleans, a "second line" is an informal parade where a brass band leads the "first line" and a crowd follows, celebrating and dancing often with umbrellas or handkerchiefs. 2nd lines are often associated with jazz funerals, where the "first line" included the family and band, and the "second line" comprised the mourners and celebrants. The second line originated in African American communities as a way to celebrate life and the community.Today, second lines are popular for jazz funerals. The "first line" usually consists of the band, the grand marshal (parade leader), and those being honored. The "second line" is made up of anyone who wants to join in the celebration by walking or dancing and along with the parade. The characteristic dance style of a second line is a lively, often with handkerchiefs or umbrellas. Second lines are a part of New Orleans' vibrant culture and a way for people to come together and celebrate. Second lines are often organized by Social Aid and Pleasure Clubs (SAPCs), which are local organizations that play a significant role in New Orleans culture.As it is a celebration, second-lines are a popular tradition among New Orleans weddings. It signifies the beginning of a new life together. Usually, the second line brings the wedding guests and bridal party from the ceremony to the reception. A Second Line is Honoring someone.There are two parts to a second line. The first line is made up of the grand marshal, the band, and whoever is being honored. In a jazz funeral, the family and the hearse are part of the first line. The strutting revelers who fall in behind are referred to as the second line. The leaders of the parade carry decorated umbrellas, while the other participants shake handkerchiefs while they dance. A brass band plays some beats that gets everyone dancing and moving. You can often spot the second-line by bright colored suits and banners.Funeral Second LinesJazz funerals are a big part of New Orleans culture, and with jazz funerals, comes second lines. During a funeral second line, the hearse is moved from the funeral to the burial service, joined by guests. A jazz band accompanies the procession to celebrate the life of the deceased.Second line parades are a prized New Orleans tradition originating in early African-American communities. They started as neighborhood celebrations and ways to advertise various types of social aid to freed slaves and other residents.They were also a way to honor members of the community who passed on, leading to their role in New Orleans-style jazz funerals. Today, you’ll find second lines at weddings mostly, but they also occur at special celebrations, festivals, and during other important milestones.The term second line comes from the fact that the celebration includes two parts, or two lines. The first line features the main honorees, such as a bride and groom. Then, the revelers follow behind, dancing and celebrating in what becomes the "second line".Societedeschampselysee.orgThe Societé des Champs Elysée is a Social Aid and Benevolent Krewe that is dedicated to the betterment of the neighborhood.rescufoundation.org/wp#mardigras #carnival #louisiana #Krewe #Second-line
The Red Beans Parade Dr. Adam Norten 2025-04-05 | New Orleans' Krewe of Red Beans, Dead Beans and Queer Beans parade together on Lundi Gras.The Krewe of Red Beans marching group has paraded on the Monday before Mardi Gras (Lundi Gras) since 2009 in celebration of New Orleans staple red beans and rice. The participants create costumes that are made of dried beans of all shapes and colors and are decorated with mosaics.Over the years, the popular krewe expanded into 3 separate walking parades that usually travel different neighborhood routes.The original Red Beans parade, the Day of the Dead-inspired Dead Beans parade and the LGBTQ-oriented Queer Beans parade will march together, starting at the krewes headquarters, Beanlandia in the Bywater. The parade traveled the backstreets to Esplanade Avenue at the edge of the French Quarter, before it returned to Franklin Avenue.The Dead Beans have a theme of Heroes and Villains. Members of the bean groups incorporate beans into their costumes.The parade has a big lineup of bands, including Bon Bon Vivant, Treme Brass Band, Panorama Brass Band, Haruka Kikuchi and the Afro-Brazilian inspired Tamojunto.The route followed Royal Street toward the Marigny triangle, reached Esplanade Avenue and returned on North Rampart Street to its ending point on Franklin Avenue.#Lundigras #carnival #krewe #redbeans #louisiana #parade #lgbtq #lgbtqia #mardigras #4k kreweofredbeans.org
St Patricks Chaos in Chicago Dr. Adam Norten 2025-03-18 | There was a lot of chaos on St Patrick's Day in Chicago at Grant Park. #stpatricksday #saintpatricksday #chicago #illinois #grantpark #chicagoland #parade Fiddles McGinty by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Wild Drum Jam in New Orleans Dr. Adam Norten 2025-03-14 | A Wild Drum Jam on Frenchmen street in New Orleans. #drums #drummer #neworleans #carnival #mardigras #dance #4k
NOLA Improvised Street Performance Dr. Adam Norten 2025-03-08 | NOLA Improvised Street Performance. New Orleans, Louisiana #MardiGras #carnival #Tuba #trombone #trumpet #music
Poor girl fell and cracked her head. she was not breathing. I had to give CPR to resuscitate her. Dr. Adam Norten 2025-03-01 | A poor girl fell, cracked her head and went unconscious. She fell by slipping on beads and cracked her head. she was not breathing. I had to give CPR to resuscitate her. #Bourbonstreet #Carnival #CPR #knockout #rescue #emergency #alcohol #emt #police
Carnival and Mardi Gras in Uruguay Dr. Adam Norten 2025-02-28 | Many Carnival Celebrations in Montevideo, Uruguay. Performances at the Summer Theater ( Teatro de Verana ) Another event was a Tablado at the Tablado del Museo in Montevideo, Uruguay.Another performance was at the Museum of Carnival (Museo de Carnival.)#carnival #mardigras #uruguay Hackbeat by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0――――Beachfront Celebration - Latinesque by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0――――Bushwick Tarantella by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
Dancing in the streets of New Orleans Dr. Adam Norten 2025-02-27 | Dancing gets out of control in the streets of New Orleans during Carnival celebrations.#nola #Carnival #Louisiana #Mardigras #mardigras2025
Mardi Gras Carnival in South America Dr. Adam Norten 2025-02-22 | Many Carnival Celebrations in Montevideo. One of the events was a Tablado at the Tablado del Museo in Montevideo, Uruguay .Another performance was at the Museum of Carnival (Museo de Carnival.)#carnival #mardigras #uruguay
Stained glass at Sainte Chapelle of Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2025-02-09 | Sainte-Chapelle is a personal commission of King Louis IX (the future Saint Louis). It is a private chapel in the heart of his apartments in the Palais de la Cité, the first residence of the kings of France in Paris.When you turn towards the West in the upper chapel, you are immediately seized by the Rose of the Apocalypse.Its 9 meters width catches you in a bundle of stone in the shape of "flames". This is a characteristic of the flamboyant gothic of the 15th century.The current rose is dedicated to the Apocalypse. It was rebuilt under the reign of Charles VIII around 1485. The builders of the 15th century decided to make it a work in the flamboyant style that was contemporary in their time.The use of silver-yellow since the fourteenth century (metal oxide that can color the glass) revolutionized the art of stained glass.Honestly, it was hard to get inside of Sainte-Chapelle. I had to make a reservation a week in advance for a specific time slot. The instructions were in French and it was confusing. The crowds going in were also difficult. The line going down the street into Sainte-Chapelle was very long. Many people were cutting in line ahead of me. It was very frustrating and seemed very unfair. The line system was very disorganized. There were several parts in the line going in where there where there were troops with machine guns asking question. Next, we all had to pass through a metal detector and additional security. It was difficult and I came close to giving up. I kept asking myself if all this effort was worth it just to see another church (I have seen tens of thousands of churches).With the majority of my videos and photos I don’t think people realize how difficult it is to get into many of these locations that I am featuring. When I travel alone, I really need to be prepared. For example, in advance I didn’t drink any liquids because I knew if I had to get out of the line to find a restroom then I would never have gotten my place back in the line again.By the time I get into these sites I am often exhausted before I even start filming a video.I was a bit tired when I finally got inside of Sainte-Chapelle. I did feel a large sense of accomplishment for pulling it off, and actually getting in.Many people inside Sainte-Chapelle are there just to get the mandatory selfie photo. There were many tourists who are not there for the spiritual aspect or the beauty of the amazing building. They only require the selfie photo that they will post on their Instagram page. (I admit that there is a part of me that is guilty of this as well.)I could have paid more to rent a headset that played narration on the story and history of Saint-Chapelle. The narration tells you to where to stand for your entire visit. You stand in space #1, then you to move to space #2, #3, etc. I chose not to rent a headset because there was just too much going on. It was just too crowded thereThere was a child who had squeaky shoes inside of the chapel. He was purposely squeaking his shoes on the floor as loud as he could the entire time. I could not understand why his parents did not stop him after a long time. Sadly, that is the world we live in today.In every amazing place I visit that is over-crowded I am imagining what it would be like to have the entire place to myself. There have been instances in my life where I did get to experience an amazing place all to myself. These are moments that I cherish and will never every forget.I am glad that I take these videos to watch later. I can have a much different experience later when I go back and look at the video. I always see things I did not notice when I was there. #Sainte-Chapelle #saintechapelle #paris #france #europe #europa #church #stlouis #chapelle #christian #christianity
This Zebras Gone to Heaven Dr. Adam Norten 2025-02-02 | This is a tribute to that brave young zebra that fell. May she rest in Heaven.She was the sacrifice that allowed the rest of the herd to pass over the river to get to the grass they needed to survive.I went on a Safari at Masai Mara National Park in Kenya for the Great Wildebeest Migration on the boarder of Tanzania. Every year during the Great Wildebeest Migration season the zebras must risk crossing many rivers to get to the grass that they need to eat in order to survive. If the zebras do not get to their food source they may die. Sometimes, after crossing a river full of hungry crocodiles, the zebras do not find good grass on the other side. Then they will turn around and go right back through the same river to face the hungry crocodiles all over again.I originally posted this video, in particular, because it shows the amazing and strong will of the animals of Masai Mara National Reserve to live, something many of the viewers picked up on. Masai Mara Nature Reserve, like many of the wild places in the world, is beautiful and harsh - just like life.I did feel very bad for what the zebra went through. It was difficult to witness in person. In no way do I wish to disrespect this zebra. She was so very strong fought hard against the crocodiles. I will never forget. It makes me feel a greater respect for life and all living things. Life is fragile and precious. This happens every day in Africa in the wild. In nature there is an intense struggle to live. #afrca #zebra #crocodile #safari #kenya #tanzania #masaimara #natureismstal
Lost in the Catacombs beneath Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2025-01-10 | On a sunless day, I journey down to the Empire of the Dead. Regardless of which corridor I walk down, I see only death. Towards the end of my journey, I see an opening above me filled with light. I also see the sign of the cross, a reminder of Christ who overcame death. For those who believe in Him, tho they die, yet will they live. And those who are lost become found. (See Luke 15:10 & John 11:25-26.)The Catacombs of Paris are underground ossuaries located in Paris, France. The Catacombs hold the remains of seven million people. Built to consolidate Paris's ancient stone quarries. The Catacombs extend south from the "Gate of Hell" former city gate. The ossuary was created to eliminate the effects of the city's overflowing cemeteries. Preparation work began in 1774 after a series of basement wall collapses around the Holy Innocents' Cemetery added a sense of urgency to the cemetery-eliminating measure, and from 1788, nightly processions of covered wagons transferred remains from most of Paris's cemeteries to a mine shaft opened near the Rue de la Tombe-Issoire.The ossuary remained largely forgotten until it became a novelty-place for concerts and other private events in the early 19th century. After further renovations and the construction of accesses around Place Denfert-Rochereau, it was opened to public visitation from 1874. Since 2013, the Catacombs have numbered among the 14 City of Paris Museums that are managed by Paris Museums. Although the ossuary comprises only a small section of the underground mines of Paris, Parisians often refer to the entire tunnel network as the catacombs. #catacombs #paris #france #catacombe #4k
The Man Who Traveled to Every Country in the World Dr. Adam Norten 2024-12-25 | Marco Agustín Chaler is a world traveler from Spain who has spent his entire life traveling to every country in the world. Marco drove me in his car to see many amazing locations in Spain including the Sanctuary of the Virgen of la Balma in Spain and Morello.The day after I filmed my interview with Marco massive flooding occurred in Valencia, Spain. Over 220 people were killed in the floods. youtube.com/shorts/Z_YfY-KsMsoAt 12:25 in video Agustin and I visit The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Balma (El Santuario de la Virgen de Balma).The Sanctuary of the Virgin of Balma is located in the municipality of Zorita del Maestrazgo, 2 miles from the town center, in the Province of Castellón. It is a religious building carved right from the rock, in Renaissance style. It was built between the 16th and 18th centuries.La Balma is an important pilgrimage center (on the famous El Camino hike). There was a cult of Saint Mary Magdelene at the beginning of the 20th century, and women from Aragón walked there to be cured of being "possessed". This pilgrimage center against "Els Malignes" or possessed people, became popular in the 18th century, to request cures from demonic possession. Since 1979, the sanctuary has been declared a historic artistic monument. The sanctuary is nestled in the rock. It is located in a cave on one side above the Bergantes River. You walk through the vaulted shelter to the cave where the image of the Virgin Mary is found. The Virgin Mary was found by a shepherd in the 15th century.To get there from Zorita, cross the Bergantes River. Then you follow the Aragon road along the left bank of this river, and after passing the Rosell ravine, follow a shortcut that goes down a steep slope until you reach the little chapel of the Virgin of La Balma. Here, the climb begins towards the sacred mountain.This is a sanctuary with a grotto. The sanctuary has a church, a guest house and a summer resort. The sanctuary itself was already known in the 14th century. It is half building / half grotto. It is located in a natural shelter with a bell tower. Next to it, is a Guest House of historical importance that was built in the 16th century. At the sanctuary, you will find the Covered Cross. This is one of the most emblematic crosses of the Crown of Aragon. After walking for a few minutes, you will find the entrance to the Guest House and the hermitage. The guest house is under the hackberry tree, that gives shade to the fountain. The hermitage-cave was built in 1667.At 20:45 in the video: Hieronymus Bosch (1450 – 9 August 1516) was a Dutch painter from Brabant, Netherlands. He is one of the most notable representatives of the Early Netherlandish painting school. His work, mainly contains fantastic illustrations of religious concepts. Within his lifetime, his work was collected in the Netherlands, Austria, and Spain, and widely copied, especially his macabre and nightmarish depictions of hell.“The Garden of Earthly Delights” is the modern title that is given to his triptych oil painting. This oak panel was painted by the early Netherlandish master Hieronymus Bosch, between 1490 and 1510. Bosch painted this where he was between 40 and 60 years old. Bosch's religious beliefs are unknown, but interpretations of the work assume it is a warning against the perils of sin and temptation. Twentieth-century art historians are divided as to whether the triptych's central panel is a moral warning or a panorama of Paradise Lost (by Dante). Bosch three large triptychs (the others are “The Last Judgment of c. 1482 and The Haywain Triptych of c. 1516). Each panel was essential to the meaning of the whole painting. Each of these three works presents distinct yet linked themes addressing history and faith. Triptychs from this period were generally intended to be read sequentially, the left and right panels often portraying the Garden of Eden and the Last Judgment, while the main subject was contained in the center piece.It is not known whether "The Garden of Earthly Delights" was intended as an altarpiece, but the general view is that the extreme subject matter of the inner center and right panels make it unlikely that it was made for a church or monastery. It has been housed in the Museum of Prado in Madrid, Spain since 1939.Be sure to check out Marco’s movie “Agustin and the World” (Agustin y el Mundo) below:youtu.be/zz4KwtDtoh0?si=OS6upWpCaxKhdPoeIn this movie, Marco travels to Antarctica. He starts in Mexico and travelling along the spine of South America. Marco witnesses the amazing Tibetan Sky burial. In this movie you will find out what motivates Marco to travel the world and the price he has to pay for a life-time of traveling the world. Add Marco Agustin Chaler on Instagram and Facebook below.Marcopolobags - InstagramMarcopolo Bags – Facebook#Spain #Espana #WorldTravel #MacroPolo #Sanctuary #Tibet #Tibetan #Bosch #HieronymusBosch #Hieronymus #Art #Tourism #Tourist #Europe #Europa
Tuileries Christmas Market in Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2024-12-20 | Tuileries Garden Christmas Market (La Magie de Noël), located next to the famous Paris Louvre Museum, is like no other Christmas Market (Marché de Noël) in Paris. It is the liveliest, the biggest, the loudest, and the funnest Christmas market in Paris. It is a top destination for visitors from all over the world and Parisians. It runs 7-weeks long (November through January).It is part traditional Christmas Market and part holiday carnival. The Tuileries Christmas Market stretches for a half a mile along the north side of the garden between Place des Pyramides and Place de la Concorde. Before I arrived, I was very skeptical that this was going to just be like so many other Xmas markets I have visited around the globe. However, I was pleasantly surprised at how nice this market was. This pop-up seasonal destination practically bursts with fun activities, gifts for everyone on your holiday list. Specifically, I was extremely impressed there were so many high quality regional foods and beverages that were offered that I had never tried before. There were many types of hot wine (vin chaud), roasted chestnuts, escargot, and many, many melted cheeses (raclette) as well as truffles. I even got to try French frog legs! As I got closer to the market, I began to smell the delicious aromas of raclette (melted cheese dishes), sizzling sausages, and freshly made crepes and waffles inside of the market's wooden chalets. I heard a mixture laughter and Christmas music. As I walked across Tuileries Garden toward the Christmas market (Magie de Noël) the huge Ferris wheel silhouetted against the skyline and bright lights from all the amusements promised fun and entertainment beyond what I expected from a Christmas market.This Xmas Market is a continuation of the tradition of "Fun Faires" in Paris that have been going on ever since Medieval times! This Christmas market has 3 major parts:1. It is a Christmas themed carnival that is packed with faire ground attractions. 2. There is an "Artisan Village" featuring hand made crafts and gifts from all over the world.3. There was a huge selection of local foods, snacks, dining, and drinks. There was a small ice skating rink, a Champagne igloo, and dozens of Christmas trees everywhere. In addition, there are large plastic Santas, reindeer, and candy canes, and of course all types of colourful flashing Christmas lights sizes. There is even a small Eiffel Tower.In case you were wondering: this Christmas Market was not tacky at all. The festive mix really captured the joy of the season (joie de vivre). Even the giant plastic Santas seemed charming.For many Parisian locals, the highlight of the Tuileries Christmas Market is the food. The choices range from snack foods such as hot waffles (gaufres) with your choice of toppings, crepes, and croque madames, to sausages, cheeses, and other regional specialties, to brasseries offering a full range of casual food like hamburgers, fried steak, and French onion soup.For something even sweeter than a Nutella crepe, you will find plenty of chalets that offer chocolates and other specialty candies, including nougats from the South of France.In addition, you will find numerous bars where you can get hot mulled win), regular wine or beer, brandies and Calvados (a type of brandy made in Normandy from apples and sometimes pears) hot chocolate, and even espressos. If you like strong liquors, you should definitely try Calvados.The stands that offer regional specialties are very popular, both for eating on the spot and buying for gifts.There is a Champagne bar at Tuileries Garden Christmas Market as well as specialty foods from France's Auvergne region including sausage and tasty cheese and potato dishes (aligot and truffade).Truffade is thinly sliced potatoes that are sauted in goose or duck fat and layered with a regional cheese named "tomme fraiche de Cantal". You should definitely try them, as they are so delicious. All of these dishes pair well with beer and wine, which you can also buy at this Christmas market.Two of the most popular carnival attractions at the Tuileries Christmas Market are the brightly-lit multi-story "fun" houses. Head to the amazing Fun House "L'Aventure de Noël" ("Christmas Adventure") for "chills and thrills" including a maze, monsters and clowns, viewing platforms, numerous Santa Clauses, and a circular toboggan slide. So, when you want to spend a few hours shopping for holiday gifts and sip on a cup of hot mulled wine (vin chaud), while enjoying views of the Eiffel Tower's nightly light show from the top of the Ferris wheel, or perhaps riding in a bumper car, then head over to the Tuileries Christmas Market. It is truly a magical experience!#Christmas #ChristmasMarket #Marche #MagiedeNoël #Noël #Market #Paris #France #Tuileries #LaMagiedeNoël #France #Paris #Europe #Fair #Faire #Carnival #Foods #Cheese #Escargot #Wine #Vin #Garden #Jardin #Noel #Santa #vinchaud
Notredame Scam Dr. Adam Norten 2024-12-09 | Notredame scammed tourists into thinking that they could get inside of the cathedral. They knowingly left false and misleading information up on their website. #notredame
Rebuilding Notredame after fire Dr. Adam Norten 2024-12-05 | Rebuilding Notredame after the fire that destroyed it 5 years ago. In 2019 a fire broke out in the roof of Notre-Dame de Paris, a medieval Catholic cathedral in Paris, France. By the time the Notre-Dame fire was extinguished, the cathedral's wooden roof had collapsed. most of the wooden roof was destroyed, and the cathedral's upper walls were damaged. Extensive damage to the interior was prevented by the vaulted stone ceiling, which largely contained the burning roof as it collapsed. Many works of art and religious relics were moved to safety, but others suffered smoke damage, and some of the exterior art was damaged or destroyed. The cathedral has been undergoing repairs for 5 years. The repairs will soon be completed and Notre Dame will re-open again in 2 days. The President of France and the United States will be attending as well as many other famous individuals. #notredame #paris #paris2024 #france #cathedral #catholic #christianity #notredamereopening #fire #construction
Encounter with the American Bison Dr. Adam Norten 2024-12-01 | The American bison or buffalo is the largest mammal on the North American continent. This magnificent creature is a member of the cow family Bovine. Bison is the correct scientific and common name, but buffalo is also widely accepted.The greatest concentration was once found on the Great Plains where 60 million American Buffalo once roamed.If not for President Theodore Roosevelt, the American bison would have become extinct. In 1894 the first federal legislation protecting the bison was enacted. Killing of American bison became punishable by prison or a $1000 fine. Today, a half million American Buffalo live in North America under both public and private ownership.Warning: The American Buffalo are wild animals and are dangerous if they are provoked. They can run up to 60 km per hour and can spin around fast. Always view them at a distance and give them the right-of-way if they are encountered on the road. When American Buffalo are in the road, stay in your vehicle, be patient and watch them quietly. Make a big detour to move around them slowly and do not make loud noises. Keep your dog under control at all times. The Buffalo nervous when dogs are near and the American Buffalo will charge if dogs are too close or too noisy. If an American Buffalo raises its tail straight up in the air, it may be getting angry.There are many differences between a buffalo and the American Bison. The American Bison has a large hump on its back. Buffalo do not have a hump. Bison have a large head. A buffalo has a smaller head like a cow. Buffalo live in warmer climates than bison.Bison have horns that are shorter and more pointy than buffalo horns. Buffalo are usually more docile animals and they can be domesticated. Bison are known as being aggressive and very unpredictable animals.
Arc of Triumph at Champ elysees Christmas lights Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-29 | Arc of Triumph at Champ elysees Christmas lights in Paris, France. #eifeltower
Ancient turtle living in the Seine River in Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-28 | That turte is named Jean Louis. He's estimated to be 135 years old. Fun fact: he's as old as the Eiffel Tower. He was born in the Bois de Vincennes zoo. He was once owned by Henri Matisse and is featured on many paintings by fauvist artists. During the Paris exposition of 1900 he had his own pavilion. During WW1 he was evacuated to Marseille.Since then he's been just living a quiet life in the Seine river though he was often photographed being flanked by Brigitte
135 year old Turtle on Seine river at Norte-dame Cathedral in Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-24 | A large turtle, swans, seagull and a duck are all together on the Seine river in front of Nortedame Cathedral from Island of St. Louis #Paris #Turtle #Swan #Wildlife #Notredame #Tortuga #Tortoise #Nature #duck #SeaTurtle #oldThat turte is named Jean Louis. He's estimated to be 135 years old. Fun fact: he's as old as the Eiffel Tower. He was born in the Bois de Vincennes zoo. He was once owned by Henri Matisse and is featured on many paintings by fauvist artists. During the Paris exposition of 1900 he had his own pavilion. During WW1 he was evacuated to Marseille.Since then he's been just living a quiet life in the Seine river though he was often photographed being flanked by Brigitte Bardot and Alain Delon in the wild 1960s. He has resurfaced again for the reopening of Notre-dame cathedral next week.
Exploring the Catacombs beneath Paris Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-19 | Exploring the Catacombs in France #Catacombs #Paris #FranceDuring the French Revolution, the Paris Catacombs served as the primary final resting place of most Parisians, many of whom died by guillotine, including Maximilien Robespierre, one of the revolutionary movement’s most controversial figures.It would take the city of Paris many years to fully complete the process, eventually moving some six to seven million bodies to the city's underground tunnels. Over the years the Paris Municipal Ossuary eventually came to be known as the Catacombs of Paris (an allusion to the ancient Roman catacombs).Midnight in the Graveyard by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0
La Fajana, La Palma, Canary Islands Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-15 | Beautiful Pools at La Fajana on the north side of La Palma island, Canary Islands #Spain
Waterfall flowing upside down in Iceland Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-08 | A waterfall starts flowing upside down in Iceland. The strong winds are making the waterfall flow in reverse.#waterfall #iceland #cascade #cascada
I saw Vivek at the Chicago Protest Dr. Adam Norten 2024-11-01 | Vivek Ramaswamy arrives at protest in Chicago, Illinois. #chicago #chicagopolice #illinois #vivek #vivekramaswamy #BennyJohnson
Massive Flooding in Valencia, Spain #shorts Dr. Adam Norten 2024-10-30 | There was massive flooding last night here in the Valencia region of Spain. This storm was named Dana.#flood #floods #españa #valencia #Dana
Zebra and Giraffes #short Dr. Adam Norten 2024-10-19 | Zebra and Giraffes in the wild at Masai Mara, Kenya.#zebra #giraffe #wildlife #shorts #short #kenyawildlife #kenya
