Colonia del Sacramento was founded in 1680 by the Portuguese and due to its strategic position across the river from Buenos Aires soon became a smuggling port for pirates. Its sovereignty was contested over the passing centuries and the city changed hands several times between Spain and Portugal. The streets of the Barrio Histórico or historic quarter maintin a lot of the charm of this bygone era. Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay
The Echo Point Hut was built by the Tasmanian Parks and Wildlife Service in 1962. Sitting in the final stages of the 82 km (51 mi) Overland Track between Cradle Mountain and Lake St Clair the often bypassed wooden hut remains in service in its original state and sleeps 8 people. Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park, Central Highlands, Tasmania, Australia.
There is something about tropical sunsets that seems to makes them extra special. Perhaps it’s the fleeting nature of how quickly they pass compared to the higher latitudes, or perhaps it’s the sense of relief when the heat of the day begins to fade compared to the sense of impending cold when the sun disappears. It might just be the gin and tonic. Fitzroy Island, World Heritage Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, Far North Queensland, Australia
