Unique a natural phenomenon located in Indonesia. Three huge craters at the very summit of Kelimutu volcano have turned into lakes. Numerous tourists are most attracted by the fact that the craters are very close to each other, but each lake has an individual color.
Mystical tradition
Lakes of tears, as they are called locals have a beautiful legend... It is believed that it is there that dead souls find their last rest. After death, righteously living people of old age find themselves in the Lake of Old Man of a rich emerald color. It is located at a distance of more than a kilometer from the first two, as if symbolizing that wisdom and experience comes with age, and not immediately.
Souls who passed away very young and did not commit sins live in the turquoise waters of the central lake of Young Men and Women. Through a small wall of solidified lava there is a lake of Tears and Evil Spirits of brown color with a reddish tint, where sinners with evil deeds find eternal refuge. Such small distance, according to the local population, is identified with the line between good and evil, which is very easy to cross.
Color Change Versions: Aboriginal Opinion
The most amazing thing is that lakes of unnatural shades change color arbitrarily. Indonesia is very proud of this phenomenon, to which the aborigines attribute a mystical raid. Lakes of Tears are becoming an object of pilgrimage for tourists from all over the world.
The inhabitants of the island are convinced that by changing color, the spirits living in the water show their favor or, conversely, become angry with their descendants. There is another version, which says that in this way the souls of deceased ancestors warn of various disasters in the country.
Magical view
It is impossible to predict when the lakes will acquire a new shade. Green turns to blue and black, sometimes the water turns completely white or crimson. In the early morning, steam can be seen rising from the surface of the water in a light haze. And then the lakes of tears look truly mysterious, it seems as if the souls of people who have lived for a long time, devoid of a bodily shell, float in a foggy veil over a mirror surface. By the way, the name of the volcano means "steaming water".
Tourists climb to the top of the mountain for best view- it is from there, from observation deck, early morning and sunset is a magical sight. The enchanting atmosphere and picturesque views will long remain in the memory of those who have visited unique place.
Versions of color change: the opinion of scientists
Of course, scientists do not believe in mystical signs and prefer to explain changes in the color range from a scientific point of view. Sulfur gases and hydrogen move upward through cracks at the very bottom of the lakes. When they are dissolved in water, a color change occurs under the influence of chemical reactions that occur with the accumulated minerals inside the crater. The result of the combination of two acids (sulfuric and hydrochloric) gives a green color, saturated red appears in the process of reactions of iron with hydrogen sulfide. By the way, the burgundy color darkens over time, and the water becomes almost black. Surprisingly, the 2 Lakes of Tears are separated by only a thin barrier, and the shades are so different!
Lakes of Tears are protected by the Indonesian authorities and are included in the attractions national park... The indigenous people love this place immensely, and even put an image of national pride on the local bill.
Russian fairy tale
Admiring the Indonesian beauty, do not forget the famous Colored Lakes in Ergaki Park, located in the mountains of the Western Sayan. And hundreds of tourists every year come to admire the Lake of Maiden's Tears, the depth of which plays an iridescent color on a bright sunny day. By right, it has gained fame as a picturesque reservoir of the world. Those who come here note the incredible purity of the water, through the thickness of which seemingly multi-colored stones at the very bottom shine through. Surprise is caused not only by its transparency, but also by its pleasant taste. Healthy water can be drunk directly from the lake.
For those who are going to visit a unique place, there is an important recommendation - not to come here on a cloudy day, because, unlike a lake in Indonesia, the water here is absolutely transparent, and games with color depend on depth, sunlight and overlapping reflections on the surface of the reservoir. ...
The nature of Abkhazia is amazing - white rocks, mountain lakes with the purest emerald water, colorful waterfalls ... The greatness of the Caucasus Mountains is in perfect harmony with beauty the Black Sea coast, which makes Abkhazia a truly amazing country.
Blue Lake is located on the right bank of the Bzyb River. The lake is known for its crystal clean water and a unique blue color.
It is a fairly large and cold lake (the water temperature does not rise above 10 degrees Celsius), which is fed by underground sources.
According to legend, there used to be a cave on the site of this lake, in which a very wise and kind old man lived, who helped everyone in the area. After his death, the vaults of the cave collapsed, and the cave itself was flooded with crystal clear water, which, in memory of the elder, acquired the same blue color as the eyes of the elder.
Waterfall "Men's Tears"
The history of the origin of the waterfall " Men's tears"shrouded in legends, the authenticity of which no one can confirm or deny.
Once upon a time I lived in these places beautiful girl named Amra, she grazed goats on the banks of the river and sang songs in her wonderful voice, which even reached the ear of her beloved, who lived in the mountains. Unfortunately, a mermaid lived in the waters of the river. She was very jealous of the young beauty and her wonderful voice, so she decided to kill Amra. Once, when Amra was grazing goats again, the mermaid wanted to push the girl into the water, but the Water God saved the innocent by turning the evil mermaid into stone.
At this time, Amra's beloved, who was hunting far in the mountains, felt pain in his heart and realized that trouble was threatening his beloved. Then several men's tears fell on the stone, which turned into a waterfall.
Waterfall "Maiden's Tears" you are located on the road leading to the famous Lake Ritsa, on the right bank of the Bzyb River. This is without a doubt one of the most beautiful waterfalls Abkhazia.
It is formed by melt water from alpine meadows, which pass through the thickness of limestone rocks and acquire crystal clearness and freshness. A whole network of intricately intertwined water jets and streams streams along the steep slope of the gorge, murmuring and sparkling in the sun.
Many romantic legends are associated with this waterfall. In all, there is a beauty who, out of envy, was killed in this very place by either a mermaid or an evil witch. From the pure tears of an innocent girl, a waterfall was formed.
It is believed that "Maiden's Tears" is a place where wishes come true, therefore its surroundings are full of colorful patches and ribbons that tourists leave here for good luck.
The initial stage of the formation of the Lake of Maiden's Tears. Sketch of the hero V.M. Vasnetsov. Until 1881
Minerals
In addition, as already mentioned, here are the richest salt deposits in the entire history of the intelligent universe. It is mined in such quantities that it would be enough for several small states, however, ironically, most of it goes to charge the guns of the watchmen who guard the most diverse gardens from insolent heroes.
Flora and fauna
The lake of girl's tears is famous for its uncultured plants. The stunted blades of grass growing along its edges ask all passers-by to smoke and use foul language. No one has dared to study their properties, and still has not dared to study them, since even in a dried state they are an extremely depressing sight.
The only representative of the fauna that feels at home here is the salt turtle. This type of shellfish feeds exclusively on table salt, extracting from it everything that is necessary and not necessary for life. Unfortunately, salt turtles are absolutely inedible, as their meat can cause severe dehydration in heroes, and in acute forms - Almighty syndrome.
On August 10, 2015, the interim head of the Chelyabinsk administration, Evgeny Teftelev, said that in Leninsky district
the city of Chelyabinsk near the pond "Maiden Tears" may appear the second Chelyabinsk Kirovka. The pond is located between Agalakova and Shota Rustaveli streets.
Not everyone knows that this reservoir is man-made. Until 1917, the pond belonged to the Odigitrievsky Convent (opened in 1861). The pond was dug by hand by the hands of the nuns and novices of the monastery. It was dug for watering the garden, vegetable garden and other household needs. The depth is 10 m, the shape of the pond is round with high and bare banks. Now the locals use the pond as a place of pleasant pastime and call it as a work of Platonov - "Pit". And I must say that the atmosphere of Plato's "Pit" has been reigning in the vicinity of the reservoir for many years.
However, at the beginning of the twentieth century everything was different there and the name by the pond was then touching - "Maiden's Tears". The nuns dug a pond with their own hands for household needs, because the land belonged to the monastery. In addition, one of the first apple orchards in the Urals, which needed regular watering, was located nearby. By the way, the sisters of the monastery also planted him. "
The pond and the entire territory of the former monastery courtyard have long earned a reputation among the people of a kind " anomalous zone". There are many amazing stories about them. For example, they say that there is a special microclimate and the air temperature exceeds the average in Chelyabinsk by about 4-10 ° C, but serious scientific research that could confirm or deny this fact has not yet been carried out.
As a reminder of the history of this place, the temple of the icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow" rises nearby, which is located in the building of the former Nicholas Church, which at one time also belonged to the Odigitrievsky Monastery. This building is an architectural monument of the 19th century.
Evgeny Teftelev noted that when inspecting the Leninsky district, it was the territory of the pond that made a strong impression on him and he would like to equip it.
Now it is planned to hold a competition for the project of the best "cultivation" of the pond and inscribing it in a nearby microdistrict, which is also actively developing.
"It is probably difficult to dream of Moscow Clean ponds, but this microdistrict has great potential. I spoke with governor,
he told me, let's announce a competition for this area. I think a project can be done there, of course, it will be implemented for more than one year, but it can turn out well. It is quite possible that he will be able to become the second Kirovka, only remote from the center, "- said Yevgeny Teftelev.
As the head of the administration of the Leninsky district, Alexander Oryol, added, while the project with the Maiden's tears has not been determined, the improvement of other recreation areas of the townspeople is underway. So, for example, the pond in the Family park has been cleaned, and soon they will set up a stage there and finish the construction of a playground.
Recall that the governor and the government allocated 210 million rubles for the improvement of Chelyabinsk, 30 million for each district. Evgeny Teftelev noted that the starting stage of the work is abandoned flower beds and stopping complexes. According to the mayor, every week he is reported on the progress of the work. He also instructed to make information available to the public.
Fish: Bites actively in the pond
The mountains of the Western Sayan, the famous Ergaki. Our group climbed to the Colored Lakes to admire the vivid beauty of these wonderful places. We put up our tents and were going to rest, but realized in time that the sun was still high, and today we could have time to run around the Maiden's Tears Lake. After all, the water of this lake is good precisely in sunny weather, like now. What if tomorrow will be cloudy? Rather, grab the cameras ...
The first picture is also Lake Boys. Having run past it, we find ourselves on the picturesque shore of the Girls' lake, or Maiden's tears. This is fabulous place, which is definitely a must-see ...
Clear and tasty water - many people do not even know that this happens. Solid health benefits.
The stones at the bottom of the lake are clearly visible. As if there is no water layer! Only sun glare runs over the stones ... a fairy tale ...
Shadow at the bottom of the lake. Maybe she's hot too? That's how hot it is. Let it bathe in the cool ...
Now it is clear why the lakes are called Colored.
This is how a part of the huge peak Dragon's Tooth is reflected in the water.
In the distance, the remnants of winter snow. He's been here all summer! Moreover, the summer was record-breaking hot - almost all snowfields melted.
Mighty peak Dragon's Tooth. Two days later, we ran to its top, to call the city, and take some impressive pictures.
We go around the lake counterclockwise.
Before us is the Pikantny Pass. Through it, we will then leave here. The pass is simple.
Stones at the bottom look more interesting than dry stones on the shore ...
The beach in Ergaki ?! It turns out that it happens. And the water is warm.
Colorful world! And in cloudy weather, the water is gray ... Usually we go here when it's sunny.
Reflection! On the right is Leo Tolstoy Peak. True, many do not consider it a peak - they say, just a high rock.
We come closer to the pass.
Snowball. He is in the shadows most of the time.
Left - Mount Antey
Rock Camel was at first behind us, and now in front. We complete the circular detour of the lake.
