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Many people say there is nothing like a good book. How about a good building full of books and a lot of history. That is what one of Spain's biggest attractions in Madrid has to offer. If you are traveling through Spain, you owe it to yourself to schedule a tour of the Biblioteca Nacional .
From the outside, the building is magnificent. It has a neoclassical façade and the archways are a site many spend a lot of time gazing upon. While it looks amazing from all angles, it really is breathtaking to walk straight forward towards the building and then look up, taking in the magnitude.
You may well run out a number of pictures on your camera with photos of the Corinthian column carvings, statues, and wrought iron gating. The doors are adorned with images of many of Spain's most famous writers. You will be able to pick out Leon and Cervantes. Once inside, you can marvel at the books in the library. There are more than 5 million of them. While it is not the world's biggest library, it is still impressive and is the largest collection of Spanish writings in the world.
The library's books started with the 1712 formation of Phillip V's royal library. Some of the books were acquired in the expected way, of being purchased or given to the library. Others, were taken in seizures. Now considered the National Library of Spain, the library has volumes that detail the complete history of the country and it's growth through the centuries, as well as nearly anything you could imagine relating to Spanish culture. For history buffs, the fact that over a half million of the books are pre 1831 is a major draw.
Those with an appreciation for art may want to take a tour of the engravings and drawings in the collection, or the maps that show the paths explorers would take traveling the world. The library's collection of these items are also unrivaled anywhere else in the world.
Even if you have no literary aspirations, you will still enjoy the inside of the library as much as you enjoyed the outside. The internal architecture is just as impressive. With the silence in the building, you can walk the halls and you may find your imagination taking you back in time through the centuries to get a feel for what it may have been like living in that far in the past. You can also think about the fact that the books and other works you can look at and study are those same pieces that have been looked at and studied by many royal figures in generations past.
In addition to being a location for research, the library also is often a location for exhibitions, showing off the drawings of artists such as Rembrandt.
The library is open all year long, and there is no charge for admission to the building.
Climbing the north face of the Eiger has always been a challenge for experienced mountaineers. If you are looking for a similar gut wrenching challenge in Australia, look no further than the South West corner of Australia.
Only it's not a mountain, it's a tree. A frightening monster, one of the tallest in Australia with a summit sometimes disappearing into the clouds. Even on a clear day, those on the platform at the top disappear from view.
The rewards and the fears.
If you manage to tame the 75 metre beast and reach the summit, you will be rewarded with some of the finest views in Australia.
The South West corner of Australia spreads before you like a map, from the pristine rain forests below, to the majestic Southern Ocean in the distance.
But you have to climb to the summit first and when you reach the top, the hard part starts. The return journey to the ground can be even more difficult.
Therein lies the challenge. Your open air staircase is 130 thin steel bolts winding around the trunk and the only protection you have from plummeting to the ground, is a thin wire cage.
Only the brave and intrepid reach the summit. Many succumb to fear and the sheer physical challenge. On a windy day, the tree actually sways and on a wet day, the steel rungs are cold and as slippery as ice.
Have I climbed it?
Yes and no. On the first occasion, at the age of 18, I was challenged by my mates and the 3 of us reached the summit to enjoy the amazing views. But when I reached the ground, my legs were like jelly.
On the second occasion, I was on my honeymoon. It was cold and rainy and despite my bride's protests, started the climb. Then common sense prevailed and I abandoned the attempt, reasoning that I had done it before, so had nothing to prove. As my wife said, "At the age of 30, you're too old for that sort of stuff".
Three backpackers in front of me also gave up after climbing a short distance. Sarah, aged 22 from Oxford described it as "Scary beyond belief."
Where is this terrifying tree?
The Dave Evans Bicentennial Tree is on the outskirts of Pemberton, an easy 5 hour drive south of Perth. The town was once the centre of the forestry industry, but is now a thriving tourist hub with much to offer the visitor.
The wineries in this district produce cool climate wines and are surrounded by magnificent Jarrah and Karri forests. They are tucked away in the high rainfall region of the lower South West. Pemberton is the coolest wine region in the state. The climate is ideal for Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grape varieties with a distinct regional flavour.
Want to explore an undiscovered coastal paradise? Then, let me recommend Pedasi to you. I am sure that most of you must not have heard about this beautiful place, but it is truly a fascinating place.
Pedasi lies in Panama and is a district in its Los Santos Province. This is one of the five districts in town and is also the most beautiful one. This rural district in Panama owns some of the most breathtaking locales in the world. We had chosen this place as our honeymoon destination, after a friend recommended it to us. As both I and my wife love beaches, Pedasi looked like the dream destination we always wanted for us.
Pedasi has not been a front-runner in coastal tourism destination till now, but as it has so much to offer, one wonders why it's not as popular as Bahamas, Cancun or Hawaii? As it is only a four hours drive from Panama City, reaching Pedasi was no issue for us. In fact, we really enjoyed our breezy drive that gave us time to talk and enjoy ourselves.
We were so surprised after reaching the town. This is a bustling town with huge shopping arenas and Miami-style beach condos. It was so fascinating to see that this supposedly rural town is turning into a bustling city. But with only a population of about 4,000 people, we did not find it to be that crowded. Our resort also welcomed us very nicely and our suit was just perfect.
Pedasi used to be under a huge forest cover before Spanish decided to establish a colony here. This district was established in the year 1840. At that time, Panama was a part of Columbia. To establish a settlement here, massive deforestation was done in this area that left many cliffs and mountains completely bare. How do I know about all this? Well, our tour guide gave us a long briefing about the place before letting us go and have fun on the beach. (Very informative! We would have liked it if we were not on our Honeymoon.)
The beaches of this place were simply gorgeous. It seemed like for miles and miles, there were only sun-kissed beaches and inviting sea to welcome us. We spend 4 full days just relaxing on the beach. I just couldn't believe the peace and quiet we were experiencing as for the last one month; all we talked, heard, ate and drank was our wedding. So, the relaxing environment of the beach was a hugely welcomed change.
By the fifth day, we had maxed out our relaxing limit and decided that we should do something other than lying like a beached whale on the beach. We called our tour guide (who was almost sure that we were lost in the jungle!) and asked him about some cool activities to do in Pedasi.
He recommended a tour to Isla Iguana Wildlife Refuge. Situated only a boat ride away, this is a huge wildlife refuge. It lies near a huge coral reef and has two very gorgeous (you guessed it!) beaches. But we wanted to see something more than just the coming waves. So, we took a tour inside the park. Our guide told us that there are about 62 species of birds in this park and it is the nesting site for Frigatebird in Panama.
The island gets its name from the Black Iguana lizard. We even spotted a few and my newly wedded wife was completely terrified of them. I must also admit that the creature is simply disgusting. But apparently, it plays a huge role in the islands eco-system. So, we are supposed to like it?
We also went for snorkeling in a huge marine area near the island. This redeemed our trip after the "Iguana fiasco" and made the trip very memorable. We saw many beautiful coral reefs, eels, sting rays and other sea animals. We were also promised at least on Humpback Whale, but that promise was not fulfilled as the "star" refused to show up.
We had kept the next entire day for Sport Fishing. I really like fishing and my wife likes to roam around on a boat. So the arrangement was perfect. We hired a boat and a guide to go on the deep sea fishing with us. We were simply mesmerized by the amount of fish visible in the water. Apparent, the continental shelf drops near the Pedasi coast which makes it a heaven for fishermen like me. We caught two tuna fish and one huge Mahi Mahi. The trip was just amazing.
Pedasi is a laid-back and friendly town. Despite all of its showy arenas and condos, the heart of this city is still very pure and rural. People still wear their traditional costumes and respect their cultural values a lot. The architecture of this city has a lot of Caribbean and Spanish influence on it which makes it very unique. Most streets, homes and gardens are very beautiful and make you feel like you are on vacation.
In short, Pedasi made our honeymoon special and memorable. It gave us so much that we don't know how to pay it back. All we can do is to recommend that you take your next vacation to this gorgeous town.
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