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From the ancient palace of Nebuchadnezzar and one of the original 7 wonders of the world, the Hanging Gardens,  to the lavish modern palace of Saddam Hussein, and the evidence of War, here we find Babylon.   This single image might be one of the most historic contest featured so far.

The prominent circular mound and Palace atop is the more modern castle of the fallen dictator.  The ruins to the east are the ruins of the palace of Nebuchadnezzar, including the reproduction of the Ishtar Gate.  Just to the south is Camp Babylon.

Those who stand correct with History:

• Milosh, Serbia
• Pan
• Munden
• Dennis S
• Karel

“Welcome to Labadee…” says the sign.  On the island of Hispaniola in the western Caribbean, you can find the poorest country in the western hemisphere, Haiti.  About 78% of the 8.7 million people live on less than $2.00 per day.  Unfortunately the country has been plagued by a long history of government corruption and political violence.

Isolated from the rest of the country, the port of  Labadee is actually a private resort operated by the Royal Caribbean Cruise Line.  Thousands of tourist come here every week on the mega-cruise boats.   Despite Haiti’s difficulties, they are working hard to develop the untapped tourism industry, hopefully one of these days the cruise boat tourist will get an opportunity to see more of Haitian UNESCO treasures like the Citadel and Sans-Souci Palace.

Those on the correct cruise:

• Milosh, Serbia
• Munden
• Pan
• Karel

Located just off the northwest coast of Normandie France, is the historical tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel.  This ancient monastery or abbey is named after the archangel Michel and the original church was founded around 706 AD.   The First Monastery buildings are thought to have been constructed in the 11th century.  The Island is now a UNESCO World Heritage site.  The causeway is now a big car park, which supports the 3 millions annual visitors.

Those who withstood the Tide:

• Karel
• Milosh, Serbia
• Chris (Amateur Traveler)
• Munden
• Ivar Bonsaksen

photo: Eric Pouhier

“What’s Your Dream?”…  In the Hills above Los Angeles, California is one of the most recognized symbols of the American film industry, the infamous Hollywood Sign.   Each letter stands about 45 ft tall (13.7 m), it was originally erected in 1923.  Max_Power really stumped us with this one, without obvious landmarks it was challenging to spell out the nine letters from above.   With a sharp eye and a little zoom, you can just pick out the staggered white block pattern, which might have helped some recognize it.

Those with an eagle eye:

• Milosh, Serbia
• Munden
• Pan

Just Southwest of Reykjavík, Iceland is a low lying peninsula known as Álftanes.  It is also home of Bessastaðir, the official Residence of the President of Iceland.  Just to the southwest of this small peninsula is the larger volcanic peninsula of Reykjanes, where one can find themselves soaking the the Blue Lagoon in the dead of winter.

After the Fun countdown to 100, We are back to the normal format with Max_Power submitting the contest 101-110.  Max_Power managed to get 9/10 in contest 81-90, but not many geographers got his first submission correct.

Those Skating on Thick Ice:

• Karel
• Milosh, Serbia
• Munden