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JAVIER – San Francisco de Javier – 1506-2006Born in Javier, Kingdom of Navarre (in present day Spain), he was a companion of Saint Ignatius of Loyola and one of the first seven Jesuits who took vows of poverty and chastity at Montmartre, Paris, in 1534. He led an extensive mission into [...]
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JERUSALEM – David CitadelLocated right by Jaffa Gate on the western side of the city and one of the most prominent landmarks in Jerusalem aside from the Temple Mount is the Citadel, often called 'David's Citadel' and 'David's Tower.' These names are erroneous because [...]
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JOHANNESBURG – Red 8 – Me262 B-1a/U1 WNr110 305The German Messerschmitt Me 262 was the first operational jet aircraft to enter front line service on either side during the Second World War (1939 - 1945). Werknummer 110 305 is a Messerschmitt Me 262B-1a/U1 night fighter equipped with FuG218 [...]
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JOHANNESBURG – Spitfire Mk. VIIIThe Supermarine Spitfire was a single-seat fighter used by the RAF and many Allied countries in World War II. The Spitfire's elliptical wings gave it a very distinctive look; their thin cross-section gave it speed; the brilliant design of Chie [...]
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KAATSHEUVEL – Efteling 60 JaarEfteling is the largest theme park in the Netherlands, and as it opened in 1952, it is one of the oldest theme parks in the world. Efteling is located in the town of Kaatsheuvel, in the municipality of Loon op Zand, and has received over 100 m [...]
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KENYA – Big FiveThe 'Big Five' animals of Africa are elephant, rhino, leopard, lion and buffalo. They are so called not because of their size, but because they are the most dangerous of all animals to hunt. If a hunter were to just injure one of these animals [...]
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KENYA – BuffaloThe African Buffalo is a bovid from the family of the Bovidae. It is up to 1,7 meters high, 3,4 meters long, and can reach a weight of 900 kilograms. It is a very powerful creature, demanding respect from even a pride of lions when paths cross [...]
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KENYA – ElephantElephants are the largest living land mammals. At birth it is common for an elephant calf to weigh 100 kg. It takes 20 to 22 months for a baby elephant to mature to birth, the longest gestation period of any land animal. An elephant may live a [...]
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KENYA – LeopardLeopards are one of the four 'big cats' of the genus Panthera. They range in size from 1 to almost 2 meters long, and weigh between 30 and 70 kg. Females are typically around two-thirds the size of males. Most leopards are light tan or fawn wi [...]
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KENYA – LionThe Lion is a mammal of the family Felidae. The male lion, easily recognized by his mane, may weigh up to 250 kg. Females are much smaller, weighing up to 180 kg. In the wild lions live for around 10–14 years. Lions are predatory carnivores wh [...]
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KENYA – White RhinoThe rhinoceros is a large, primitive-looking mammal that in fact dates from the Miocene era millions of years ago. In recent decades rhinos have been relentlessly hunted to the point of near extinction. Since 1970 the world rhino population ha [...]
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KINDERDIJK – BezoekmolenThe Netherlands is famous for its windmills. Today there are still more than 1.000 mills. Nowhere in the world you will find as many windmills as near Kinderdijk. Around 1740 no less than 19 sturdy mills were built here. They have been well pr [...]
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KINDERDIJK – WindmillsThe ten (previously eleven) octagonal wooden grondzeilers or 'ground sail windmills' in the Overwaard are thatched. They are upper winders, some of which have the winch on the end of a tail pole, and also have an internal water wheel. The Hoge [...]
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KOURION – Temple of ApolloThree kilometers west of Kourion, the Sanctuary of Apollo covers an area of some 15.000 square meters and is one of the largest historic religious sites in Cyprus. While the earliest ruins date back to the 8th century B.C., the temple site was [...]
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Afsaal Camp – Trader’s RestSpaced throughout the Kruger National Park, there are several picnic spots or 'camps'' where visitors may leave their vehicle and stretch their legs. These camps all have ablution facilities and a shop where refreshments and souvenirs can be f [...]
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Berg en Dal Camp – White RhinoBerg en Dal Restcamp - Kruger Park is situated on the bank of the Matjulu Spruit with a view of softly undulating hills to the east. On the northern and southern sides dry riverbeds and a dam border the camp. There are large trees along the st [...]
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Kruger National Park – Big FiveKruger National Park is the largest game reserve in South Africa. It is roughly the same size and shape as Israel or Wales. It covers over 20.000 square kilometers and extends 350 kilometers from north to south and 60 kilometers from east to w [...]
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Crocodile Bridge Camp – CrocodileJust a stone's throw from the Mozambican border and Maputo, Crocodile Bridge Rest Camp in Kruger National Park is rich in local history. This small and delightful camp is situated in the Southeastern corner of the Kruger National Park, on the [...]
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Letaba Camp – KuduScientific Name: greater kudu (Tragelaphus strepsiceros), lesser kudu (Tragelaphus imberbis) Size: 1,40 meter (greater kudu) Weight: 256 kg (greater kudu) Life span: 7 to 8 years in the wild and up to 23 years in captivity Habitat: Dense bush [...]
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KRUGER NATIONAL PARK – Lower Sabie Camp – BuffaloScientific Name: Syncerus caffer Size: About 1,65 meter at the shoulder Weight: 680 kgLife span: 20 years Habitat: Dense forest to open plains Diet: Herbivorous/grazer Gestation: Between 11 and 12 months Predators: Humans and lions
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