Tag: Science
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Úlfseyjarsandur —Djupivogur’s Black Sand Beach
#flathal #flatstanley Flat Hal and Flat Stanley had only one destination in mind as they set out walking in Djupivogur. The black sand beach! Not only is the sand black (thanks to the lava rock and volcanoes on Iceland) this area is said to be home to lots of different species of birds. The flat…
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Djupivogur, Iceland… Where The Flat Fellas Wanted To Hang With The Locals
#flatstanley #flathal As we got off the tender local kids greeted us. They had set up little booths selling painted rocks and other handicrafts they had made. Playing with them looked like fun, but Flat Hal and Flat Stanley decided to stick with their planned walk, and went exploring.
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The Barbary Apes (Macaques) Atop the Rock of Gibraltar
A visit to THEIR home. #flathal #flatstanley #gibraltar #barbaryapes Always remember to give wild animals their personal space. Technology allows us to zoom in and make it look like we were up close and personal, while remaining at a distance that is safe for everyone involved.
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The Flat Fellas Visit St. Michael’s Cave, Gibraltar
#flathal #flatstanley #gibraltar Flat Hal was unsure what to expect from the Awakening Experience, but Flat Stanley declared they should head in and find out. INSIDE the Rock Of Gibraltar was a world of wonder. Dramatic lights were set up to bring this world to life, and invite imaginations to run wild. Stalagmites, Stalactites, flowstone……
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Agadir, Morocco Port Area…
#flathal #flatstanley #agadir #morocco A flock of seagulls were hanging out on the pier opposite our ship, along with two Grey Herons. The flat fellas wondered if the birds were people watching, then they noticed how our ship’s thrusters turned up the water as we pushed away from the pier. Several of the gulls (Yellow-Legged…
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Flat Hal and Flat Stanley are sailing the Southern Ocean!
#flatstanley #flathal #southernocean The Southern Ocean surrounds Antarctica. Whether you are coming from the Atlantic or the Pacific, you can sail as far south as you can, and reach the Southern Ocean. Here you will find a place where scientists from around the world gather to study and do research. Flat Hal and Flat Stanley…