Wednesday’s Photos
At the Waterfalls
Yesterday, Biene and I visited the waterfalls at the mouth of the Whatshan River. It was a hot day with a sizzling 32 degrees C. We stopped at our ‘island’ as we have often done in past summers and went for a swim in the crystal-clear and refreshing water between the rocky shoreline and the island. Then we paddled to the waterfalls, taking several pictures of the waterfall. Here is one that I like very much. Enjoy.
The Peter and Gertrud Klopp Family 
Such a beautiful spot!
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Thank you, Peter, for sharing you and Biene’s beautiful waterfalls. It sounds like a perfect place to enjoy on a hot day! 😊
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Your own island and your own waterfalls! Wow!
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‘our’ in the sense of emotional attachment
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The perfect cool place to spend a hot day. I can just imagine dipping my feet in the water there. So refreshing!
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Peter, the same I did in Crete. I went for swimming 10 times during our stay. The beach was only 100 m away from our hotel.
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An idyllic island on a beautiful lake and then this picturesque waterfall. Sounds like a wonderful day trip!
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How long does it take to get there?
You mentioned the temperature. 2 weeks ago i was in Hubland near Würzburg for a dentist.
We were about 3 hours in that area. Nearly unbearable.
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I am envious. No rain here equals no waterfalls here.
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It sounds like a perfect outing for a summer day, Peter. I’m envious–haven’t taken a dip in a lake for far too long.
Keep enjoying your summer.
Best,
Tanja
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It looks immensely refreshing.I’m glad you had the opportunity to enjoy it.
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Looks so lovely!
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How beautiful! And I bet that swim was just what the two of you needed.
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Not having heard of that river, I looked it up. The Wikipedia article about it includes this: “In 1865, explorer James Turnbull noted in his diary that his party was camping at the mouth of the What-shaan River. Walter Moberly’s 1866 map labelled the lake and river as Waatshaan. In 1884, Gilbert Malcolm Sproat referred to the Whatch-shan stream. The present spelling first appears in George Dawson’s 1889 report. The actual indigenous term these explorers were attempting to transcribe, and consequently its meaning, is unclear. A lake, river, peak, and mountain range have received the name.”
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Thanks for the info, Steve!
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Thanks for the nice family story is I read them all wonderful Dankeschön
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Admire your ability and enthusiasm in active participation with nature…swimming, paddling, etc.
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