The marble cathedral of Chile: Are these the world's most beautiful caves?

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER


Ancient: The caves have been formed by flowing water over thousands of years

Welcome to the Marble Cathedral - a natural wonder that could be the world's most beautiful cave network.

An azure temple created by nature, the walls of this network of water-filled marble caverns show just how magnificent the precious geography of our planet can be.

Visitors to the water-sculpted blue caverns see light reflected off the turquoise waters of South America's second largest freshwater lake, General Carrera in Patagonia, Chile.



Azure temple: Lake General Carrera in Patagonia, Chile, could be the world's most beautiful cave network


Light bounces into the caverns and strikes the carved marble walls, creating this enchanting lightshow.

The incredible set of pictures has been captured by landscape photographer and environmentalist, Linde Waidehofer, 67, from Colorado, USA.

'It is the water that formed the unique shapes of the marble walls,' explained Ms Waidehofer in her book on the caverns, Blue Light.

'Originally great ice-fields blocked the western end of the lake - today its glacier-fed waters drain into the Pacific Ocean.

'Geologists have a simple explanation for the breath-taking blue of this giant lake.
'They talk of finely ground glacial silt which makes the water an unearthly blue and crystal clear.

'These waters are magic.'



Photographer's dream: Photography students have travelled the world to learn about light in what could be the world's most astonishing classroom


To reach this remote place located in the far southern tip of Chile visitors must fly from the capital, Santiago, 800 miles to the next nearest large city, Coyhaique, and then drive on challenging dirt roads 200 miles south to the lake.

Yet photography students have travelled the world to learn from Ms Waidehofer about light in what could be the world's most astonishing classroom.



Beautiful: But the unspoilt majesty of Lake Carrera is under threat from development


Since falling in love with the Marble Cathedral during her first visit in 2003 she has decided to make it a major part of her life.

'I love it so much I've visited the marble caverns dozens of times,' she said. 'I don't know anything quite like them anywhere.

'I was so crazy about visiting that I decided to buy land, build a house and spend half the year here. My new home sits above two marble caves and even the floors are cut out of pure marble.

'I am living my dream in this wondrous place.' More information about Linde's book on the marble caverns,'Blue Light', can be found at www.westoneye.com/books

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Anything Dad can do... Becks and sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz strike a stunning pose on their surfboards as they paused for photo op in Malibu surf

By SARAH BULL

Strike a pose: David Beckham and his sons Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz put on a show for the paparazzi in Malibu by leaning on surfboards with their hands on their hip

He usually only strikes a pose if there's a hefty number of zeros after the pound sign.

But David Beckham fooled around with his three sons in front of the paparazzi while playing in the Malibu waves.

The football ace, along with Brooklyn, 12, Romeo, 8, and Cruz, 6, propped themselves up on their surfboards, gave their best brooding glance and perched their other hand on their hip.


Like father, like sons: The Beckham boys appear to have adopted David's sporty nature as they all hit the waves together in their wetsuits


Hiding: After posing for the photographers, David and his sons appear to be shielding themselves from the paparazzi behind their boards


Gordon Ramsay and his family, who are close friends with the Beckhams, also had a dip in the water.

The celebrity chef was spotted visiting the ever-growing brood this weekend.

However, after meeting baby Harper Seven, Gordon still managed to squeeze in some surfing with pal David, as the pair hit the waves with their families.


Surfin' USA! Gordon Ramsay hit the surf in Malibu, California, with close friend David Beckham and their families after visiting his new goddaughter Harper Seven



Smiles all round: The pair appeared in good spirits as they showed off their surfing skills in the sea


Donning a wetsuit, Gordon laughed and joked as he tried to catch the best waves with David's oldest son Brooklyn.

Despite reports Gordon has been asked by the couple to be Harper's godfather, the Beckhams' spokesperson insisted there were no plans to have their daughter christened, adding their younger son Cruz hadn't been christened either.


Let's get this one! Brooklyn can't hide his excitement as he prepares to boogie board on a huge wave with Ramsay

Also on the day out was Gordon's children, Megan, Jack, Holly and Matilda, as well as his wife Tana, who gave the surfing a miss, instead choosing to soak up the sunshine on the beach.

Meanwhile, Victoria was also absent from the beach, instead choosing to stay inside with baby Harper in the luxurious $150,000-a-month mansion the pair are renting for the summer from Steven Spielberg.


Getting tired? Beckham's boys have been photographed surfing frequently over the past few weeks


Going again: Little Cruz Beckham looked as though he coudn't get enough of the surfing action


The seven-bedroom, ten-bathroom mansion was custom-built for Spielberg and looks out on to what has been called 'the most exclusive piece of sand in the world'.

Pierce Brosnan, Dustin Hoffman, Danny DeVito and Goldie Hawn all live in the area.

A neighbour said: 'It's very peaceful and relaxing for the Beckhams. I've seen Victoria on the beach watching the dolphins with the family. She must feel like she's in heaven.'

A source close to the Beckhams, who are worth an estimated £165million, said: 'As soon as Victoria saw pictures of the house she told David it was the perfect place to relax and recover after the birth of the baby.

'David didn't think twice and signed a lease straight away.'


Scream! Brooklyn looks slightly scared as David lifts and throws him in the water



What's so funny? Earlier in the week, Beckham was pictured messing around in the water with his three sons


Since then, the footballer and his sons have been frequently seen on the beach, often with their bulldog Coco.

Earlier this week, David was spotted snapping pictures of his three boys catching the waves in Malibu - and it seems the trio are becoming keen surfers thanks to the amount of time they have been spending in the sea in recent weeks.

Victoria has yet to be seen following the birth of baby Harper on 10th July, apart from a Twitter picture of the former Spice Girls star with her beautiful little girl.

And David recently revealed baby Harper is already a fashionista in the making, with a growing collection of fashionable garments.


Clinging on: Cruz holds tight to his father as they enjoy the sunshine and the warm water


Wet and wild: David displayed his muscular physique in a black pair of swimming shorts and surf top


Speaking about the two-week old baby girl, the former England captain, 36, said: ‘Everything Victoria’s put on her so far looks amazing, she's got a great wardrobe already.

'My wife is going to definitely take care of that.’

And even though Victoria had to have a fourth caesarean, Beckham said the couple were still keen for ‘one more’ baby.

He said: ‘Are we done now or will we see any more in the future? We'd like one more.

'We've always said we'd love a big family and five was the number. If we're lucky enough, then we hope to have one more. Victoria's doing amazingly well. So we'll see.'


Taking a break: The Beckhams potter around on the sand chatting to former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, with Romeo sporting a Wayne Rooney shirt


Here's your hat back: Ramsay's wife Tana (pictured in the cream hat) sat the surfing out




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Sheer madness! Kim Kardashian shows off a little too much of her famous behind in see-through leggings

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Sheer madness: Kim Kardashian revealed a little too much when her workout leggings turned sheer in the sunlight yesterday

It is undoubtedly her most famous and photographed body part.

But Kim Kardashian showed off a little too much of her derrière after a workout session in LA yesterday.

The reality star wore a pair of stretch leggings for a session at Barry's Bootcamp, but unfortunately for Kim, they turned see-through in the sunlight, exposing just a bit more than she intended.


Pre-wedding workout: Kim hit the gym for two days straight as she sheds weight for her big day

It was Kim's second day in a row at the gym, in the lead up to her wedding on August 20.
While she went make-up free yesterday, the day before she looked more like her glamorous self after applying a bit of lipstick for a trip to the gym with Kris by her side.


Fashionable: Even when she's going to the gym, Kim makes sure to put on a matching ensemble


With her wedding just three weeks away, Kim is leaving nothing to chance in her last minute bid to slim down for the big day.

The reality TV star has been hitting the gym non-stop and has even enlisted help from not one, but two, personal trainers ahead of her big day.

She has hired Jennifer Lopez's coach Gunnar Peterson and Tracy Anderson, who is famous for her work with Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow, to whip her into shape.


Not letting up: Kim got a bit of encouragement from fiancé Kris Humphries yesterday when he joined her at the gym


No joke: Kim was glad to leave the gym yesterday after her gruelling workout at Barry's Bootcamp, which is known for its high-intensity fitness classes


Baby time! Later in the day Kim put her wedding workout regime aside and stepped out for Spice Girls singer Mel B's baby shower in Beverly Hills


Colourful: Kim's sister Kourtney went for more colour for the occasion in patterned chiffon shorts and a peach sleeveless shirt

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