The base-jump, a "pleasurable" sport, but lethal  

In this very impressive sport, which is to jump into the void from urban or natural points of departure, the slightest mistake can be fatal, as evidenced by the twenty-five practitioners who died last year.



Because during their free fall, the base-jumpers graze the rough rock like concrete. They are the thank you of any technical error, the shortest moment of inattention, instantly fatal. This danger is permanent, according to sports psychologist, a source of motivation practitioners. "Such an adrenaline rush, it's enjoyable," she says, while ensuring that people who skip are not hotheads. If they seek the danger that gives them extreme sensations, they are above all passionate and well prepared. "Before the first jump of a cliff, one must have completed a minimum of 200 jumps from a plane," says Jean-Philippe Gady, president of the French Association of paraclimbing (base-jump from cliffs) which boasts more than 250 members. They are 35 years old on average and all are self-taught, because France does not have a school does not deliver a state patent for the discipline.


Each jump is carefully prepared. The optimum condition of the equipment, folding millimeter sailing, studying weather, trajectory and gestures to perform, nothing is left to chance. And jumpers do not hesitate to give up in case of danger too high.
Despite these precautions, Jean-Philippe Gady deplores the death of 25 base-jumpers in the world last year. To raise the more adventurous, a dedicated website has established a "fatality list", a simple series of names of practitioners who have died because of their passion. A list on which no base-jumpers wishes one day appear.
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Hatshepsut

Hatshepsut was queen-pharaoh, the fifth woman to reign during the Eighteenth Dynasty.

Hatshepsut, daughter of Thutmose I and the Great Royal Wife Ahmose, was erected was a funerary temple in the fifteenth century (either to -1450 BC) at Deir el-Bahari * in a cliff of the Theban hills.

The mortuary temple of Queen Hatshepsut Hatchepsoutétait dedicated to the god Amun, and to the gods Anubis and Hathor (goddess of joy and protector of women)
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                          The "Colossi of Memnon"

The "Colossi of Memnon" is the name we give to the two statues of Amenhotep III, the last remaining witnesses of the immense funerary temple of XIV century BC. JC These sandstone statues are 18 feet tall and weigh about 1,300 tons. During an earthquake in 27 BC. JC Colossi were split about half their height. It is from there that the statues began to make sounds. The legend of the "Oracle of Memnon" was born. The site became a place of pilgrimage for the Greeks and Romans. The Emperor Septimus Severus, to thank Memnon Colossi who had it restored, in fact, ceased to "speak".

"In the East, living in the West, the dead. Between, symbolically located at the
limited fertile land of the Nile and the desert, the Colossi of Memnon are
eternal guardians of the Theban Necropolis. Now quiet, they watch over the world
secret and disturbing the Hereafter, a world forever linked to the name of Tutankhamun, magnified
by the extraordinary richness of his tomb, the only intact discovery to date. "
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What to do in Cairo? Must 

With thousands of years of history behind it, the capital of Egypt is a spectacular place to visit. Remains and archaeological sites of ancient Egypt to the most recent buildings of the old-center, things to do and see in Cairo abound. Prudence, however, when you stay there. Here are 6 places you must see in Cairo: 

1 Great Pyramid of Giza 

While the pyramids of Giza are not technically in the city, they are just a little while by bus or car and are a must see if you're in the area. The pyramids are the only original seven ancient wonders in the world to be still standing today, and dating back more than 2500 years BC. You can get close and look more closely at these incredible structures, and you can even buy a ticket to visit the inside. Every day at 8:30, it is possible to buy one but tickets for each tour are limited, so be sure to get one before the crowds of tourists. 

2 Cairo Opera House 

Enjoy live entertainment in Cairo to the Cairo Opera House (Opera Khédival Cairo) where you can catch a show almost every day of the week in one of the seven theaters. If opera is not your thing, you can still see a ballet dance or music show, explore the art gallery, museum or opera music library, or a bite to eat at the restaurant on site . 

3 Cairo Tower 

Climb to the top of the Cairo Tower to enjoy a spectacular view of the city. From its 187 meters, the tower has an observation deck and a rotating restaurant at the top. The price of one ticket costs 20 Egyptian Pounds (about € 2 10) for Egyptian residents and 70 Egyptian Pounds (about 7 € 50) for non-Egyptian visitors. During the winter, the Cairo Tower is open from 8 am to noon, and from 9am to 13pm in the summer.

4 Egyptian Museum in Cairo 

The Egyptian Museum in Cairo is the largest museum in Egypt and houses 160,000 items in 107 theaters. Here you can admire ancient pharaonic objects that date back 5,000 years, and see the mummies closely. Admission is 4 LE (€ 0.40) for Egyptian residents and 60 LE (6 € 30) for foreign visitors, but you'll pay a little more to get into special rooms like the room where royal mummies Ramses II is there especially. 

5 Colossus of Ramses II 

Measuring 10 meters long, the Colossus of Ramses II is a spectacular statue. With a museum built around the statue lying to protect her, the site is particularly well preserved. One can look at the statue from the ground or taking pictures from a second floor balcony. Although the statue is unfinished, visitors are always amazed by the craftsmanship and attention to detail of this magnificent sculpture. While you're here, go see other objects in the museum or admire other structures outside the museum as the alabaster Sphinx for example. Colossus of Ramses II is located in the Memphis Museum, located just south of Cairo, in the village of Mit Rahina on the west bank of the Nile. 

6 City of the Dead 

The City of the Dead (City of the Dead) extends over 6.5 kilometers and includes an incredible number of graves and mausoleums. One of the most unique aspects of this huge cemetery is the fact that people still live there, some to be close to their ancestors and others because they have no other choice. Visitors enjoy this site thanks to the beauty of the monuments and structures, while others like to explore the cultural diversity of the area. If you want to discover the history of Egypt, it's a great place to do it where you can enjoy the monuments, structures and buildings, such as the funerary complex of Sultan Qaitbay.

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Honolulu is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Hawaii.[a] It is the county seat of the City and County of Honolulu. Hawaii is a major tourist destination and Honolulu, situated on the island of Oahu, is the main gateway to Hawaii and a major gateway into the United States.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Honolulu is both the westernmost and the southernmost major American city. For statistical purposes, the U.S. Census Bureau recognizes the approximate area commonly referred to as "City of Honolulu" (not to be confused with the "City and County") as a census county division (CCD). Honolulu is a major financial center of the islands and of the Pacific Ocean.

In the Hawaiian, Honolulu means "sheltered bay" or "place of shelter"; alternatively, it means "calm port". The old name is said to be Kou, a district roughly encompassing the area from Nuuanu Avenue to Alakea Street and from Hotel Street to Queen Street which is the heart of the present downtown district.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Naturally, when most visitors think of beaches here, they think of the famous Waikiki Beach. As the tourist center of the Hawaiian Islands, this white sand beach, framed by hotels and Diamond Head as a backdrop, is easily the most crowded. Waikiki is popular with a wide crowd, as it's a excellent place for swimming, sunbathers, catamaran and outrigger canoes, as well as a great spot for beginner surfers and body boarders.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Pearl Harbor, located in Western Honolulu and accessible by Bus #42 or #20, is well-remembered for 'December 7, 1941 - "a date which will live in infamy" (President Franklin D. Roosevelt), when an attack by Japanese forces killed over 2,000 personnel and brought the U.S. military into World War II. Today the harbor, still functioning as a navy base, is the site of several memorials honoring the fallen of that day and the rest of the war.

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Honolulu, Hawaii

The centerpiece is the USS Arizona Memorial, which was built over the sunken hull of the USS Arizona battleship; the resting place of many who died that day. The memorial itself is accessed after an introductory movie and a short ferry ride, and lists the names of those lost as well as a chance to view the wreck.

Queenstown is a resort town in Otago in the south-west of New Zealand's South Island. It is built around an inlet called Queenstown Bay on Lake Wakatipu, a long thin Z-shaped lake formed by glacial processes, and has spectacular views of nearby mountains such as The Remarkables, Cecil Peak, Walter Peak and just above the town; Ben Lomond and Queenstown Hill.

Queenstown, New Zealand

The town is the largest centre in Central Otago, and the second largest in Otago after Dunedin. According to the 2006 census, the usually resident population of the Queenstown urban area (including Fernhill, Frankton and Kelvin Heights) is 13,062, an increase of 22.1% since 2001. The population of the Queenstown ward at 30 June 2011 is 16,600.

A resort town, Queenstown boasted 220 adventure tourism activities in 2012. Skiing and snowboarding, jet boating, whitewater rafting, bungy jumping, mountain biking,skateboarding, tramping, Parapenting, Sky diving and fly fishing are all popular. Most activities are safe, except for the odd paraglider stuck up a tree.

Queenstown, New Zealand

Queenstown is a major centre for snow sports in New Zealand, with people from all over the country and many parts of the world travelling to ski at the four main mountain skifields (Cardrona Alpine Resort, Coronet Peak, The Remarkables and Treble Cone). Cross country skiing is also available at the Waiorau Snowfarm, near Cardrona village.

Queenstown lies close to the centre of a small wine producing region, reputed to be the world's southernmost. The Two Paddocks vineyard is owned by local actor Sam Neill. Neighbouring, historic Arrowtown features restaurants and bars.

Queenstown, New Zealand

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Queenstown has many festivals. In 2013, examples include Bike Festival (March/April), Winter Festival (June), and Jazz Festival (October).

Ipoh is the state capital of Perak, on the west coast of peninsular Malaysia. It is the country's fourth largest city and a gateway to the Cameron Highlands.

Ipoh

Ipoh developed into one of Malaysia's main cities around the turn of the 19th century due to the booming tin mining industry. During the British colonial era, Ipoh was Malaysia's second city for administrative purposes. Architecturally, the city centre is characterised by Straits eclectic shop houses. There are several impressive historical buildings from the British Colonial era such as the Railway Station, the Town Hall and the Court House.

Ipoh is surrounded by limestone caves and there are several cave temples. The Sam Po Tong is a Chinese temple built within a limestone cave. Another temple is Perak Tong; it has a steep staircase inside leading up to the top of its hill where there is a panoramic view of Ipoh and its surroundings. The statue of Buddha in Perak Tong was the tallest and largest of its kind in Malaysia when first commissioned.

Kek Lok Tong is a cave temple that lies on the other side of the same hill as Sam Poh Tong. It is accessible through the Gunung Rapat housing area. It has a clean, quiet and cool environment and has the best scenic cave view.

Ipoh

Limestone hills extend 20 km north of Ipoh and 20 km to the south. There are many caves in these hills; cave temples are built in some. Gua Tempurung, near Gopeng south of Ipoh, is a show cave open to the public. It is popular among spelunkers. More than 3 km long, it is one of the longest caves in Peninsula Malaysia. Part of it has been developed as a show cave with electric lighting and walkways, and there are tours of different lengths and difficulty. A fine river cave, the river passage runs about 1.6 km through the hill. There are five very large chambers and some stalactites and stalagmites.