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    cold stone by: lipa Views[212] Once surrounded by ancient seas, the iconic Arnhem Land escarpment or “stone country” is a great example of the relationship between Aboriginal people and the land. During the wet season this sandstone wall is transformed into a plentiful oasis, brimming with fish and birds to hunt. In the dry season, it’s shady caves and residual pools provide protection from the hot Australian sun. by: arnhemland Views[2342] Construction was finished in 2008.Church is completely made out of calcareous stone and carved out of stone.Even the iconostasis is carved out of stone, that inspires purity and durability. by: alexpoke Views[543] At approximately 100m away from the church there is a calcareous mountain.Stones were carried from this mountain to build the church.On the other side of the mountain is a vast forrest. by: alexpoke Views[523] Country road that connects the village with the church, and that was used to carry the stone. by: alexpoke Views[619]
     
    As you enter Naieni village, you can see the church on the top of the hill Colarea at an altitude of approximately 600 meters. by: alexpoke Views[686] Bell tower is made from the same calcareous stone and all the place is surrounded with stone walls like the old citadels.Even encountered a small villager that told a little story about the time the church was build. by: alexpoke Views[646]    

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    INDONESIA | Wed, 28 Jul 2010 | By adventurers | Views [836] | Comments [2]

    "I'm so hungry i could eat a baked chicken, wrapped in a pizza" - Dave. We went to a restaurant recommended by Lonely Planet & bit on a stone for our efforts.  On the menu cover it had a smiley face & a sad face.  (Not good marketing!) ... Read more >

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