![]() In today’s plan, we will collect ChemCam LIBS observations of a vein target named “Lago Esmeralda” and bedrock target named “Lago de Rei,” as well as some long distance RMI mosaics of a part of the “Bolivar” mound. Outside of the drive, Curiosity will continue documenting the geology and environment around us. Even though this slope is getting close to the limit of what Curiosity can traverse, we don’t think we’ll have any problems unstowing the arm or driving the rest of the way to the top because of the terrain we’re on – nice smooth bedrock with only a thin sand cover is almost the Martian equivalent of a paved road. You can get a bit of a sense of the rover’s non-horizontal position by looking at its orientation with respect to the ground in the above Navcam mosaic. ![]() Download image ›Ĭuriosity starts the plan parked at an impressive 17˚ pitch (front up) and 17˚ roll (left up) for a total 24˚ tilt. The Shireburn Arms in Hurst Green is a great place to relax and dine after completing the walk.This image was taken by Left Navigation Camera onboard NASA's Mars rover Curiosity on Sol 1809. ![]() The Tolkien Trail is a 5.5 mile circular route starting and finishing at Hurst Green in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire, just a ten minute drive from us. Tolkien was here) may have provided the inspiration for the Buckleberry Ferry in the book. The ferry at Hacking Boat House (still working when J.R.R. Renowned for his love of nature, it is thought that the beautiful countryside and woodlands in the Ribble Valley, inspired J.R.R Tolkien whilst working on the epic trilogy.Ī number of names which occur in 'The Lord of The Rings' are similar to those found locally including Shire Lane (in Hurst Green) and River Shirebourn (similar to the family name which built Stonyhurst). J.R.R Tolkien regularly spent time at Stonyhurst College in the Ribble Valley whilst working on the ‘Lord of the Rings’. Walk in the footsteps of author J.R.R Tolkien on this 5.5 mile circular trail and see the stunning landscapes that may have inspired him when writing Lord of the Rings, including Hobbiton and the Buckleberry Ferry. ![]()
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