Prosser Reservoir near Truckee, California, and some are lighter than air!
This activity has an interesting history. If I remember correctly, the first known fish to be caught from a hot air balloon was in 2001. For several years after that, there was actually a hot air balloon fishing derby held here (I caught this photo in 2006). You can imagine that not all aeronauts (balloon pilots) are expert fishermen, so there were probably enough fishing lures caught in the balloons that they decided not to encourage the new sport. I'm sure the balloons are made from a very durable rip-stop fabric, but still, it's probably not a great idea to be poking new holes in a balloon which has to carry a basket full of people hundreds...
Ancient Temple Angkor Wat Cambodia
Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu temple complex in the world. The temple was built by King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura (present-day Angkor),
Angkor Wat was instead dedicated to Vishnu. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist.
The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
For many centuries it was hidden by thick forests and was abandoned by the kings. It was rediscovered by a Frenchman and now it has gradually...
AMARNATH SHIVLING | Amarnath Cave Pilgrimage
ABOUT AMARNATH SHIVALING:
Amarnath Cave Pilgrimage is an annual pilgrimage made to the Amarnath cave by lakhs of Hindu devotees on challenging mountainous terrain in the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
Located in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, Amaranth cave is a famous shrine in Hinduism. It is dedicated to Shiva.
The shrine forms an important part of Hinduism, and is considered to be one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism. The cave is surrounded by snowy mountains. The cave itself is covered with snow most time of the year except for a short period of time in summer when it is open for pilgrims.
Inside the 130 feet high Amarnath cave that faces south, is the Shiva Linga, which waxes during May to August and gradually wanes...
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