Game: Where-is-it? (international)

[eggs]

Yes John. We had lunch at Stellisee as part of a walk from Blauherd to Sunnegga.

[johnw]

Yes John. We had lunch at Stellisee as part of a walk from Blauherd to Sunnegga.

Thanks eggs, my brief and distant memory of Switzerland is endless wonderful views.

USA again. A bit offbeat, what is it and where?

Endangered Haleakala Silversword near the summit area of Haleakala NP - Maui, Hawaii USA

[johnw]

This spot is not on the US mainland. The particular plant species is endangered and only found in this general vicinity at elevations above 2,100 metres (6,900 ft).

[MickyB]

Is it silversword from Haleakala N.P Maui Hawaii??

[johnw]

Is it silversword from Haleakala N.P Maui Hawaii??

Good work MickyB, that's exactly what it is. Haleakala Silversword growing near the visitor centre not far below the 10,000 ft summit.

[MickyB]

Thanks John. What an extremely interesting plant. Unfortunately the one in your photo is about to die.

Anyone can post next.

[GPSGuided]

What an extremely interesting plant. Unfortunately the one in your photo is about to die.

Why?

[MickyB]

What an extremely interesting plant. Unfortunately the one in your photo is about to die.

Why?

The plant can live for up to 50 years (or 90 depending on what you read) but they only flower once. The flower produces thousands of seeds which the wind blows away so they can grow else where. Once this happens the plant dies soon afterwards.

[GPSGuided]

Thanks! Amazing life cycle.

[eggs]

Another Monday - time to restart

Back to NZ

Akaroa town and Akaroa Harbour as seen from a saddle just below Stony Bay Peak

[eggs]

Name if the town below will do

[Graham51]

Is that Queenstown down there?

[GPSGuided]

Looks a bit too small for Queenstown I thought.

[eggs]

It is South Island, but not Queenstown. We were staying at a nearby "surfing lodge"

[wayno]

Akaroa, banks Peninsula...

[eggs]

That's it Wayno. Akaroa town and Akaroa Harbour as seen from Purple Peak Saddle track just below Stony Bay Peak

[wayno]

NZ , what route am i looking at?

[iandsmith]

A steep one....

[wayno]

I was calling it stronger names than that, brought me to a complete standstill.

[eggs]

This must be one of your favourites Wayno.
The track up to Cascade Saddle?

[wayno]

correct, track to The Pylon on the Cascade saddle route
Favourite wasn't the first word that comes to mind

[eggs]

Let's try something a little different

Where is this in the UK?

Edinburgh, Scotland - on the Royal Mile next to Edinburgh Castle

[johnw]

Let's try something a little different

Where is this in the UK?

eggs, I've only been there once, back in the early 90's, but I think you are somewhere near Edinburgh Castle - on the Royal Mile/Golden Mile?

[eggs]

Yeh, spot on - but it was my daughter's photo when she was there.
Edinburgh was what I was after.
Haven't got over there myself.

[johnw]

Yeh, spot on - but it was my daughter's photo when she was there.
Edinburgh was what I was after.
Haven't got over there myself.

Sorry for the delay. If I ever get back to Scotland I would want to explore the natural areas more. The West Highlands in particular - I think Ben Nevis can be done as a challenging day hike.

A bit cheeky, but here is one in a similar vain. Where are these inner urban adventurers in the USA below a busy city street:

White-water enthusiasts at Confluence Park on the South Platte River outside the REI flagship store - Denver, Colorado USA

[johnw]

Could be something about the mile high club...

[johnw]

Take me home, country roads...

[GPSGuided]

... Here I come... To Denver. There are quite a few whitewater rafting places.

[johnw]

... Here I come... To Denver. There are quite a few whitewater rafting places.

Correct, Denver is all I needed GPS. This is at Confluence Park on the South Platte River, between Speer Blvd and 15th Street, right outside the REI outdoor gear flagship store (where I bought some bits and pieces for much less than at home ).

[GPSGuided]

LOL, what was more important? REI shopping or go for a paddle? Trust you caught one of their sales.

Anyone can go.