Photo taken with a young Pattan boy selling eggs in the streets
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It is one & a half hours drive to Murree from Islamabad via the 55 km well carpeted winding road. Murree, known as the Queen of Hills is 2,413 meters high. Beyond Murree, the hill resorts of Ayubia, Khairagali, Bhurban, Patriata, Dongagali and Nathiagali also offer cool respite from the torrid heat of plains. Perhaps, the most sought out is the beautiful Nathiagali, 32 km from Murree and perched 2501 meters high. Ayubia, 29 km from Murree, is famous for its chair lift. Bhurban, which is 9 km from Murree, is known for its nine-hole golf course, panoramic view of the forested hills around and a 5-star hotel.
Murree is one of the most picturesque and well-developed hill station of Pakistan. Recently added, for the tourists, Patriata chair lifts have enhanced the beauty of the Valley. In its close proximity are Gallian which represent nature in its purest and beautiful form.
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In Winter
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PATRIATA, about 15 km south east of Murree. It can be approached from Islamabad via the busier but better Murree Road through Lower Topa and Gulehra Gali or via Bhara Kahu, Karor and Ban (for light vehicles only). The resort has been developed on a virgin site at Patriata Ridge at 2,223 meters, the highest point in Punjab province. It offers a breathtaking view of high forested ridges and deep intersecting valleys with terraced slopes. The climate remains remarkably cool and pleasant in summer and temperature rarely goes above average high of 26C. The resort is equipped with the dual chair lift and cable car system from Gulehra Gali to Patriata Ridge for a total distance of 3.1 km. The Gondola cable cars, first of its kind in Pakistan, give an all round panoramic view of the valley. There are hotel and restaurant facilities available at the top.
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Faridah, Hudah & Aliya
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It took a little bit of trial and effort to get here.
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Screen Shot: Hyper Lander 2 Classic
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This section is one of the deepest vertical chambers within the game. Just after this shot another tremor started and I crashed into one of the rock surfaces.
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Screen Shot: Project BOB
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This is the title page for Project BOB. It showcases many of the individual graphic elements which populate the game.
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Screen Shot: Hyper Lander 2 Classic
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This game has two difficulty settings which are badly needed since learning to navigate the caves can be a frustrating experienceif you had to learn on the harder level.
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Screen Shot: Project BOB
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I call this one the lava board. Lava is good... unless you fall into it, then it's bad.
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Screen Shot: Hyper Lander 2 Classic
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My first try at this game resulted in quick destruction. Actually so did my second, third, fourth, fifth.... Once I got used to flying I discovered there were many more boards in the game.
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