Where On Google Earth?

Contest #82 again comes from Gaelic Scotland, perhaps something close to Ewen’s Heart?  This image comes from a group of islands off the western coast of Scotland, known as the Outer Hebrides.    What makes this place unique?  for starters, getting there is half the fun, and this would make for one of the most unique landing experiences anywhere in the world.  The Barra Airport is only open during low tide, regularly served by non other than British Airways.

I am very impressed that so many folks found it… hopefully the Hint wasn’t too much.

Outstanding Work:

• Karel
• Max_Power
• Milosh, Serbia
• Nick Maniatis
• The Global Traveller
• Richard
• ACG
• Michael T
• Jim Vail
• ej
• Linda Holland
• Dean

if you need a hint: Think one of the most unique Airfields in the World.

Where the River Ness enters the Moray Firth and dumps into the North Sea, is the Well preserved Fort George of Ardersier, Scotland and the 81st contest answer.   Built over 240 years ago, this garrison is still active today as home of the Royal Irish Regiment and the Royal Regiment of Scotland.  The Nearby city of Inverness was named by the Telegraph.co.uk as the fastest growing city in Europe in February, 2008.

Those Rising to the highlands:

• Jim Vail
• Michael T
• Karel
• Milosh, Serbia

Photo courtesy: Otter

This was the last contest submitted by Milosh, from Serbia, and Thank you for your efforts!

I’m sorry for the delay in posting this answer, I was out of my native country with limited internet access – so now I know how Gary feels most of the time on his Journey.

Now for a few reminders, the leader board resets for Contest #81-90, so don’t forget to challenge friends, it is a great way to learn about Google Earth and explore the world.  Also click here to open the Where On Google Earth KMZ which will display all the Contest and captions in their own layer within Google Earth.

Karel continues the Correct Answer Streak, I don’t think he has missed one since contest #14 (not counting contest #41-50 which he submitted).   For Contest #71-80, congratulations to Ewen who managed 9 out of 10 and will be submitting the next contest series #81-90.

On the southern tip of the Indian Subcontinent, is the location of Kanyakumari, India and that is the Answer for Contest #80.  This is a truly beautiful location, and home to several attractions like the Thiruvalluvar Statue, and the Gandhi Memorial, both pictured below.

Those who Inspired with the Correct Answer:

• Karel
• Dean
• Ewen
• Michael T
• Petko
• Jim Vail
• Willem
• Richard

photo Courtesy of :Infocaster

photo courtesy of: Tony Jones

this will be the last contest submitted by Milosh.

One of the most recognizable sculptured Gardens on Google Earth is just to the West of  the Palace Of Versailles, known as the Gardens of Versailles.  These 800 hectares were sculpted by the famous French architect André Le Nôtre who also designed the famous Champs-Élysées in Paris.  This Garden is also one of 31 UNESCO World heritage sites in France.  As many of you noticed, this was the second time this place has been submitted, it was bound to happen eventually, since there is no pre-screening of the submissions.

Correct Answers:

• Karel
• Ewen
• Petko
• Rob
• Max_Power
• David
• Ben
• Lotsofcats
• Michael T
• Jim Vail
• Andy McConnell
• Willem
• Dean
• Aaron Predeek
• Dean F

The image for Contest #78, submitted by Milosh, takes us way back into ancient Mesopotamia times.  The large structure visible is the Great Ziggurat of Ur.  Built over 4000 years ago as part of a temple complex, it was thought to be the dwelling of the moon god Nanna.  In relatively recent times, the archaeologist Sir Charles Leonard Woolley, excavated the “Royal Tombs” among other ancient artifacts.  I had loads of trouble finding this myself, yet Karel continues the record count of Correct Answers.

Arriving at the Correct Point in Time:

• Karel
• Ewen
• Andy McConnell