On the edge of the earth

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Probably in the world there is not a single person who does not dream of going to Hawaii, except, of course, for the lucky ones who were born there. The beauty of this paradise is that no matter how colorful the pictures would paint your imagination, the reality will surpass expectations so much that after Hawaii it will be impossible to surprise you with the beauty of tropical nature and the ocean. Today we will talk about the most beautiful beaches and coasts of Oahu.

Oahu is the one on which the capital of Hawaii is the city of Honolulu. During the day, it can be called an ordinary resort metropolis: 40-storey hotels, shopping centers and a long beach, some of which are occupied by surfers, and the other is separated by breakwaters and given to bathers. But at night Honolulu is transformed: all the streets are lit not with lanterns, but with real torches with live fire, and from the beach there opens a breathtaking view of the glowing city and its reflection in the ocean. It is definitely worth staying at least 20 floors, rent a car with an open top and go all over the island.

Hanauma Bay, on the southeastern shore of Oahu, is the most popular snorkeling beach (snorkeling and snorkeling). It is enclosed in a rocky volcanic ring with a small strait into the ocean. A narrow path leads from a sandy beach to a cliff, and if you walk along it to the end, you can see a natural bridge made of stone, which runs right above the raging waves. Walking along it, however, is not recommended, since an unexpectedly rolled large wave can knock you off your feet, so it's best to admire from a safe distance.

The incredibly beautiful beach with dazzling white sand is called consonant to the famous liqueur - Kalua. The ocean there is absolutely amazing, from the shore it looks as if the milk was painted blue, but if you go at least ankle-deep, it turns out that the water is absolutely clear, but with the temperature it just looks like fresh milk. From the beach there is a stunning view of the volcano, and here you can rent a kayak and swim to a small flat island 400 meters from the shore. Bring your shoes with you, as you are allowed to walk only along the sharp stony edge of this island, while its center is placed at the disposal of nesting birds.

If you like to dive into the water, on Oahu there are quite a few rocks hanging over the bays. Including China Volz, that is, the Chinese walls, located near the southernmost point of the island. In the days when the ocean is calm, you can jump into the water from a cliff from several levels, higher and lower. If the waves are big, the jumps become too dangerous, but you can watch the surfers from an unusual and very interesting perspective. Everything looks like shooting from a drone, but only live, when the heart stops from understanding that one wrong move - and the person with the board will fly straight into the stones.

Everything in Hawaii seems so magical that, looking at the ocean, it is easy to believe in the existence of mermaids. They would even have their own home here, the Mermaid Caves. The rock on the western shore of the Nanakuli Beach Park is riddled with a network of tunnels, in the arches of which there are a lot of small holes. Sun rays make their way through them, illuminating the water and painting the walls of the cave with sunbeams. The depth of the bay and the height of the arches are small, just under the human height, so that in anticipation of the mermaids there you can spend even a whole day, and it does not matter that they probably will not sail.

If it happens that you arrive in Hawaii in December, be sure to go to the north coast to watch the spectacular Billabong Pipe Masters surfing competition. All surfing stars come here to compete for the title of world champion, and the action takes place on the most dangerous and powerful wave of the island. The event is more than interesting even for those who are far from surfing.

As a bonus, I want to give you advice on how to further brighten up the already exciting road to all these places. On the fertile soil of Oahu grow the most sweet and juicy pineapples, not for nothing that there are plantations Dole. Along the roads of the island there are often small tents, where they sell both whole and already chopped pineapples, and even seasoned with different spices, what is needed for a snack on the go. Well, when you get hungry for real, order, of course, Hawaiian pizza!

Seven colors of Colombia

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It just so happens that most people Colombia is associated with the notorious "white", although in fact this bright country plays with all the colors of the rainbow. City streets and clothes of locals are varied to match the national flag. "Every Hunter Wants to Know ...". Today in Colombia.

Red

The brightest red in Colombia belongs to the coffee beans. Colombia is the world's second largest export to the United States; in 2002, a total of 852 thousand tons of coffee was produced. Plantations are available on the UNESCO World Heritage List, where they live from 72 to 78 degrees north latitude. Tourists are invited to the so-called coffee tours.

Orange

The country is located in the center of the country and occupies a vast territory of 330 square kilometers. Tatakoa looks like another planet - bright orange stones with rare green strokes that perfectly contrast with the blue sky. With the night, the terrain is transformed in the light of the moon, to rare visitors a cold silver landscape. It is especially recommended to visit the desert on New Moon, when in the sky myriads of bright stars of all constellations and the Milky Way are perfectly visible.

 

Yellow

Metallic ebb is gold. In the old district of the city of La Candeleria, Bogota is on a unique expedition of gold; it uses about 36 thousand products. The fact is that this region is inhabited by ancient Indians, who consider gold as a sacred metal, collecting the energy of the sun, therefore its mining in large quantities is used for sacred rites. Most of the collection was dedicated to the theological sacrifices of Guatavit.

Green

National parks are adjacent to impassable jungle, smoothly flowing into the highland plantations. However, there is a noble green country, which is mentioned on the general background. Museums, located 100 kilometers from Bogota; 55% of all stones in the global market come from Colombia. The prices for jewelry here are, of course, fairly bearable, so the decoration with emerald is the best souvenir from Colombia. You can even try to get your own precious pebble in the river flowing from the mines. It is muddy, but sometimes it has nothing to do with small, but very important for us locals, not employed in mines and agriculture, who use this river as a source of modest income.

Blue

In the Caribbean there is a group of small islands of San Andres and Providencia. The islands are much closer to Nicaragua and Costa Rica, but belong to Colombia. The waters called these islands are called the sea of ​​seven colors, as they look smooth, iridescent in all shades: from light blue to lilac. San Andrés and Providencia attracts the whole world: 85 species of coral grow here. The organization for the preservation of the world's oceans includes an archipelago in the list of six major regions of the planet’s health. In addition, San Andres and Providencia is a great place to practice kitesurfing and windsurfing, swimming and a leisurely beach holiday.

Blue

Blue haze envelops the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta mountain range, located just 42 kilometers from the coast of the Caribbean Sea. On the tops of the mountains are eternal snow and glaciers, which reflect the blue sky. Cristobal Colon, rising to 5780 m above sea level. The mountainous vein is the advanced civilization of Tyrone. Nowadays, the archaeological park “The Lost City” is located in the highland forests, where traces of ancient culture are preserved: houses, bridges, canals and terraces.

Violet

A unique river, the Caño-Cristés, also known as the “five-color river” or “liquid rainbow” flows through the Stone Gorge in the center of Colombia. Its water has a bluish tint, mostly sandy, with green algae, during the year due to them the river changes color. In Macarius, Claviger grows very brightly. Kanyo-Kristalli can be called the most beautiful river in the world, but you need to come exactly in the autumn months.