SECRET POOL IN THE MIDDLE OF THE DESERT

HIDDEN in the middle of the Mojave Desert, a secret oasis awaits intrepid travellers. The 11x5ft pool, located in south-eastern California, was built by Austrian visual artist Alfredo Barsuglia. The free retreat includes a solar-powered filter and chlorination system, but visitors face a challenge if they want to take a dip.

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BRAVE LEOPARD BEFRIENDS A CROC

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HUNGRY WHITE-TAILED KITE

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CHILD SHEPHERDS OF THE SIMIEN MOUNTAINS

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A GRIZZLY GANG

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THIRSTY SQUIRREL TAKES A BREAK

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IN FLIGHT MEAL

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