2024年7月

石林，日落点，布莱斯峡谷国家公园，犹他州，美国 (© Tim Fitzharris/Minden Pictures)

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石林，日落点，布莱斯峡谷 国家公园，犹他州

让我们去石林旅行吧，犹他州的布莱斯峡谷国家公园就是我们的目的地。这座公园以摩门先驱埃比尼泽·布莱斯的名字命名，公园内有日落点，也就是今天图片中看到的石林。这些岩层是由霜冻风化和溪流侵蚀形成的，将石头塑造成超凡脱俗的地貌。日落点位于海拔8000至9000英尺的地方，可以一览红色、橙色和白色的石峰全景。其中最著名的是雷神之锤，这是一座石林，俯瞰着被称为“寂静之城”的公园的一部分。在日落点通往日出点的女王花园小径，你可以欣赏到更多美景和岩层，包括维多利亚女王石林。据居住在这一地区的派尤特土著居民所讲述的传说，石林是被狡猾的库伊特狐狸变成石头的罪人。无论你是徒步旅行者、摄影师还是普通游客，石林都在期待你的到来。

圣吉米尼亚诺，锡耶纳，托斯卡纳大区，意大利亚 San Gimignano, Siena, Tuscany, Italy (© MNStudio/Shutterstock)

中世纪的曼哈顿 A medieval Manhattan

圣吉米尼亚诺，锡耶纳，意大利亚

这些中世纪塔楼高高耸立在意大利中北部锡耶纳附近的小镇圣吉米尼亚诺。中世纪时，围绕着一座供奉圣吉米亚努斯的教堂（意大利语为“圣吉米尼亚诺”），一个小镇逐渐发展起来。除了是朝圣者前往罗马的必经之地外，该镇还因当地的维奈西卡葡萄酒和附近山上种植的藏红花而繁荣起来。然而，1348年席卷欧洲的黑死病减缓了小镇的发展，小镇人口损失过半，至今仍保留着中世纪的特色。

圣吉米尼亚诺最著名的景观是由14座塔楼组成的天际线。这些高低错落的塔楼是两个家族争相建造最高塔楼的结果。到中世纪末期，小镇上共有72座塔楼，但由于战争、其他灾难和建筑工程，许多塔楼都已不复存在。如今，最高的塔楼是格罗萨塔楼（其名“Torre Grossa”在意大利语中意为 “大塔”），建于1310年，高177英尺，令人难以置信。难怪这个小镇常被人们称为“中世纪的曼哈顿”。

San Gimignano, Siena Tuscany, Italy

These medieval towers stand tall over San Gimignano, a small town near Siena in north central Italy. In the Middle Ages, a town grew up around a church dedicated to St. Geminianus (San Gimignano in Italian). As well as being a popular stop for pilgrims on their way to Rome, the town prospered thanks to its trade in local Vernaccia wine and in saffron, which is grown in the nearby hills. However, when the Black Death struck in 1348, half the population was lost, slowing the town's development and preserving its medieval character to this day.

San Gimignano's most recognizable feature is its skyline, made up of 14 towers. These impressive structures were the result of a rivalry between two families, each competing to build the tallest tower-house. By the end of the medieval period, there were 72 towers in the town, although because of wars, other catastrophes, and building projects, many were lost. Today, the tallest tower still standing is the Torre Grossa (Big Tower). Built in 1310, it stands at an incredible 177 feet. It's no wonder that the town is sometimes called the Manhattan of the Middle Ages.

斯科讷省海滩上的浴场小屋，瑞典 Bathing huts on the beach in Skåne County, Sweden (© Martin Wahlborg/Getty Images)

色彩斑斓的海岸线 Chromatic coastline

瑞典斯科讷省海滩上的浴场小屋

说到生机勃勃的海滩景色，瑞典的斯科讷省绝对不会让人失望。今天的图片展示的是斯科讷镇沙滩上的彩色小屋。这片海滩位于法尔斯特布半岛西侧，绵延6英里多，是最受欢迎的海滩之一。这部分海滩靠近斯卡诺尔码头，是夏季游客最喜欢的沐浴地点。

除了沙滩，这里还有油菜花田、山毛榉林、古迹、城堡和博物馆，从隆德大教堂的罗马式宏伟到马尔默市的现代活力，无不展现出该地区栩栩如生的历史。因此，下次来到斯科纳，别忘了沿着海岸漫步，感受这些标志性海滩小屋的多彩魅力。

Bathing huts in Skåne County, Sweden

When it comes to vibrant beach scenes, Skåne County in Sweden, doesn't disappoint. Today's image features pastel huts in Skanörs Havsbad, a sandy beach section in the town of Skanör. This is one of the most popular parts of the beach, which stretches for over 6 miles, on the western side of the Falsterbonäset peninsula. Located near the Skanör marina, this part of the beach is a favorite spot for bathers in the summer months.

Along with sandy shores, this area is home to rapeseed fields, beech forests, ancient monuments, castles, and museums that bring the region's history to life, from the Romanesque grandeur of Lund's cathedral to the modern energy of Malmö. So, next time you're in Skåne, don't forget to take a stroll along the shore and soak in the colorful charm of these iconic beach huts.

摩泽尔河谷的葡萄园，莱茵兰-法尔茨，德国 Vineyards in the Moselle Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany (© Jorg Greuel/Getty Images)

完美的葡萄酒 'Riesling' to perfection

摩泽尔河谷的葡萄园，莱茵兰-法尔茨，德国

欢迎来到让葡萄酒爱好者梦想成真的法尔茨。位于德国西部的法尔茨以风景如画的葡萄园而闻名，这里山峦起伏，土壤肥沃，气候温暖。得天独厚的风土条件培育出了种类繁多的葡萄。除了雷司令，这里还出产霞多丽、长相思、白皮诺、米勒-图高和丹菲特等著名葡萄品种。法尔茨是德国最大的红葡萄酒产区，该地区超过40%的葡萄园所种植的葡萄都用于酿造红葡萄酒。

在法尔茨，游客可以品尝一种用葡萄酒和气泡水混合而成的饮料，名叫“Schorle”。该地区的每个产酒城镇或村庄每年都会举办葡萄酒节，展示当地的葡萄酒。在这些庆祝活动中，人们通常以混合饮料“Schorle”的形式享用葡萄酒。该地区还是世界上最大的葡萄酒节——德国的香肠集市的所在地。举办该节日的巴德迪尔克海姆镇，每年都会迎来60多万游客。所以，让我们为法尔茨人干杯吧！

Vineyards in the Mosel Valley, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany

Welcome to the Palatinate, a wine lover's dream come true. This wine-growing region in western Germany has rolling hills, fertile soils, and a warm climate, allowing the cultivation of a diverse variety of grapes. While riesling reigns supreme, other notable varieties include chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot blanc, Müller-Thurgau, and Dornfelder. The Palatinate is the largest red wine-producing region in the country, with over 40% of the vineyards devoted to it.

Visitors can try schorle, a drink made by mixing wine with sparkling water that is a popular choice at annual wine festivals held in the Palatinate's wine-producing towns. The region is also home to the Wurstmarkt, recognized as the world's largest wine festival, held in Bad Dürkheim. It draws over 600,000 visitors every year. So, let's raise a toast to the Palatinate. Prost!

塞纳河上的新桥，巴黎，法国 Pont Neuf over the Seine, Paris, France (© f11photo/Getty Images)

比赛开始 Let the Games begin!

夏季奥运会在巴黎开幕

今天是巴黎夏季奥运会开幕的日子。“光之城”巴黎成为继伦敦之后第二个第三次举办夏季奥运会的城市。这届奥运会的独特之处在于其开幕式：参赛选手不再站在体育场内，而将乘坐船队沿塞纳河游行，两岸观众会为之欢呼。其实，这不是巴黎第一次打破陈规了。在1900年的巴黎奥运会中，虽然在997名参赛运动员中只有22名是女性，但这是历史上第一次有女运动员参加奥运会。

自1923年塞纳河因污染和安全问题被禁止游泳后，今年的奥运会选手将首次获准重返塞纳河，参加各种游泳比赛。现在，一项耗资15亿美元的清理计划已经落实到位，以保持塞纳河河水的洁净，确保未经处理的水不会流入塞纳河，从而保证游泳者的安全。图中的新桥是塞纳河上最广为人知的地标之一。其他横跨塞纳河的华丽桥梁还包括亚历山大三世桥，它将成为巴黎奥运会马拉松游泳比赛的终点线。

Summer Olympics begin in Paris

Welcome to Paris, the City of Light, which is hosting the Summer Olympics for the third time. What makes these Games unique is the opening ceremony, which will be held outside a stadium for the first time. Participants will parade along the Seine on a flotilla of boats, passing under the Pont Neuf, pictured here, and cheered by spectators lining both banks. Paris is no stranger to historic firsts; the 1900 Games included women competing for the first time, although they made up only 22 of 997 athletes.

These Games are set to be rather special: Breakdancing will make its Summer Olympic debut in Paris. Competitors will be scored by a panel of nine judges who will look out for creativity and personality, along with other criteria. This could be a one-off, as breakdancing hasn't been included in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. The surfing event at Paris 2024 is also rather unique: the competition will take place in Tahiti, part of French Polynesia. Almost 10,000 miles away from the host city, Tahiti was chosen because the island's huge waves make it perfect for surfing.

大烟山国家公园的森林小道，田纳西州，美国 Forest path in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee (© putmanphoto/Getty Images)

深入其中 Into the thick of it

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee

Fancy a walk through the Smokies in Tennessee, seen in today's image? Spanning over 522,000 acres between North Carolina and Tennessee, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a treasure trove of natural beauty and biodiversity. Home to more than 19,000 documented species, scientists estimate that tens of thousands more remain undiscovered. Miles of hiking trails wind through the dense woodlands, leading adventurers to cascading waterfalls and scenic overlooks. The park also boasts some of the highest mountains in the eastern United States, including Clingmans Dome, which rises to 6,643 feet. Visitors are often enchanted by the mist that blankets the peaks each morning, giving the park its mystical name. The park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve.

In every season, it offers a unique spectacle: the wildflower bloom in spring, vibrant foliage in fall, and serene snow-covered landscapes in winter. Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a haven for nature lovers and adventurers alike, promising unforgettable experiences and a deeper connection to the natural world.

迈索尼城堡，麦西尼亚州，希腊 Methoni Castle, Messenia, Greece (© Andrew Mayovskyy/Shutterstock)

历史的回响 Echoes of history

迈索尼城堡，麦西尼亚州，希腊

迈索尼城堡坐落在希腊南部爱奥尼亚海沿岸的岩石岬角上，是中世纪强权的象征。城堡位于麦西尼亚州一个名为迈索尼的村庄。13世纪初，威尼斯人修建了这座城堡，作为当时一个重要的贸易站和防御堡垒，它保护了西南海岸线免受入侵者的侵害。布尔齐塔是迈索尼城堡的延伸，它坐落在一个小岛上，曾通过一座石桥与主城堡相连。

从1499年至1500年的奥斯曼人到1828年的法国人，许多征服者都想夺取迈索尼的战略位置。在经历了历史的风风雨雨后，一些原始建筑仍然屹立不倒，比如城堡本身。如今，游客可以穿过士兵们曾经行军的大门，感受历史的回响。村庄的建筑风格受到了拜占庭、威尼斯和奥斯曼帝国的影响，融合了各种风格，无声地讲述着那段欧洲列强争霸的传奇历史。

Methoni Castle, Messenia, Greece

Perched on a rocky headland is Methoni Castle, a symbol of medieval might on the shores of the Ionian Sea. The fortress, on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece, was built by the Venetians in the early 13th century as a trading post and defensive bastion, protecting the coastline from invaders. Its Bourtzi tower, an extension of the fortress standing on a small islet, was once connected to the main castle by a stone bridge.

Many conquerors, from the Ottomans in 1500 to the French in 1828, aimed to win Methoni's strategic position. Some original structures, like the castle itself, still stand, allowing visitors to walk through the same gates where soldiers once marched. The village's blend of architecture, with Byzantine, Venetian, and Ottoman influences, narrates a storied past where European powers battled for dominance.

香料岛之旅 The Spice Island escape

肯杜瓦村，桑给巴尔，坦桑尼亚

肯杜瓦村位于东非海岸的桑给巴尔群岛，这是坦桑尼亚的一个半自治区。历史上，这个宁静的小村庄在岛上的渔业中扮演着一个不大不小的角色，传统的木船（也被称为单桅帆船）在水面上划出了一道道印记，述说着这段历史。通过当地的单桅帆船制作者，人们可以欣赏到村庄代代相传的手工艺，船只经由工匠的巧手用古老的技术打造而成，代表了这个村庄坚韧的精神。如果深入当地，您还会发现繁茂的香料农场，那里的空气弥漫着肉豆蔻和黑胡椒的香味。在这里，您还能品尝到传统的斯瓦希里菜肴，如特色烤肉、椰子酱烤鱼。当来自海洋和陆地的馈赠与香料融为一体，美味就此诞生。日落时分，篝火闪烁，岛上的人们随着塔拉布音乐（一种融合了非洲、阿拉伯和印度特色的音乐）欢快起舞。这就是桑给巴尔，美食、美景、音乐等各种“生活调味品”都应有尽有。

Kendwa village, Zanzibar, Tanzania

Off the coast of East Africa in the archipelago of Zanzibar is the village of Kendwa. This serene village plays a modest role in the islands' fishing industry, with traditional wooden boats, known as dhows, etching patterns across the waters. The local dhow builders offer a glimpse into an artisanal craft that has sailed through generations. Venture deeper and you'll find lush spice farms where the air tingles with the scent of nutmeg and black pepper. Here, traditional Swahili dishes, including nyama choma, a roasted meat dish, and samaki wa kaupaka, fish with coconut sauce, blend spices with the bounty of the sea and land. As the sun sets, bonfires flicker into life and the island pulses with Taarab, a fusion of African, Arabic, and Indian music. With so much to see, Zanzibar proves that variety really is the spice of life.

到月亮上去 To the moon and back

国际月球日

“个人的一小步，人类的一大步！”今天是国际月球日，旨在纪念阿波罗11号首次实现了人类登月的梦想。这一天最初被定为“国家月球日”，并于2021年被联合国确立为一个获得全球认可的节日。几千年来，人类一直凝视着天空，思索着月亮的起源和神秘之处，太空探索的出现使得月球成为许多任务的目标。

阿波罗11号是人类首次登上月球的开创性太空任务，于1969年7月16日发射升空。1969年7月20日，宇航员尼尔·阿姆斯特朗和巴兹·奥尔德林在月球上迈出了第一步。月球日是为了纪念这一历史性事件，并提醒人们为启动太空计划所付出的巨大努力。月球任务没有发现任何生命迹象，但它可能是未来人类殖民的地点。水冰的发现，尤其是在两极黑暗的陨石坑中发现的水冰，使它更适合潜在的定居者居住。因此，在你有机会去那里生活之前，请继续在这个自古以来就吸引着人类的月球下做梦吧。

International Moon Day

Today we're celebrating small steps and giant leaps—it's International Moon Day. This day honors the legacy of the Apollo 11 mission. Initially celebrated as National Moon Day, it was recognized by the United Nations in 2021. Human civilizations have gazed at the sky for millennia, contemplating the origins and mysteries of the moon. The advent of space exploration transformed it into the target of numerous missions.

On July 20, 1969, the pioneering Apollo 11 space mission culminated in astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin taking the first steps on the moon. Moon Day commemorates this historic event, and the significant efforts required to launch the space program. Moon missions have found no signs of life, but it could be a future site for human colonization. The discovery of water ice, especially in the dark craters at the poles, makes it more hospitable for potential settlers. So, until you have a chance to live there, keep dreaming under the same moon that has captivated humanity since time immemorial.

意义深远 Deep and meaningful

珊瑚礁保护意识周

盛开的柱状珊瑚、绿色的海龟和五颜六色的珊瑚鱼，欢迎来到珊瑚礁这个欣欣向荣的水下世界。从7月15日到21日，珊瑚礁保护意识周是向他们致敬的最佳时机。珊瑚礁是由被称为珊瑚虫的微小海洋生物形成的，珊瑚虫创造了巨大的群落，为各种海洋物种提供了家园。当我们把注意力转向它们的美丽和益处的同时，认识到潜在的威胁（气候变化、污染和有害的人类活动）也至关重要。

今天的照片展示的是印度洋海面下的天堂马约特岛。这座法属岛屿拥有世界上最大、最深的泻湖之一，周围环绕着近100英里长的珊瑚礁。马约特岛的泻湖是250多种珊瑚和3500多种海洋物种的家园。但它正面临着众多威胁，包括过度捕捞和珊瑚白化（即珊瑚体内的共生藻离开或死亡，珊瑚就会变白，最终因失去营养供应而死）。因此，本周让我们共同承诺保护这些美丽的珊瑚礁！轻轻潜入水下，因为一滴水花都能惊扰到这些生灵。

Coral Reef Awareness Week

Blooming pillar corals, green sea turtles, and colorful reef fishes—welcome to the underwater universe of coral reefs. They are formed by tiny marine organisms called coral polyps, which create vast colonies housing many species. As we celebrate their beauty and benefits, it's vital to recognize the lurking threats of climate change, pollution, and harmful human activities.

This underwater scene was photographed at Mayotte, a French island region in the Indian Ocean. Mayotte boasts one of the world's largest and deepest lagoons, encircled by a coral reef nearly 100 miles long. It is home to over 250 species of coral and more than 3,500 marine species. But it is facing numerous threats, including overfishing and coral bleaching, where corals expel the algae that live in their tissues, leading to a loss of color and essential energy sources. So, in Coral Reef Awareness Week, let's pledge to preserve coral reefs like this one.

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