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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MOODY SEA TURTLE

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SURPRISED SQUIRREL

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MAN AND NATURE

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DIVERS EXPLORE UNDERWATER CANYON WITH 100M VISIBILITY

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ADORABLE SQUIRRELS PREPARE FOR EASTER BREAK

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LAZY LEOPARD

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TEMPLE OF ZOOM

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SLEEPING IN THE MOONLIGHT

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