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TravUnion-p12 040614 Barb Gonzalez / For The Bulletin The Medical Springs swimming pool, 9 feet deep at its far end, was a popular place for water play between World War I and World War II. The location of the adjoining hot springs was established in 1868 by Dunham Wright, whose great-granddaughter remains a caretaker. Click here for image slideshow TravUnion-p04 040614 The spring house at Hot Lake Springs channels and cools geothermal water pouring from the earth at 208 degrees. More than 2.5 million gallons are released each day, filling a constantly steaming eight-acre lake with mineral-rich water once used to treat resident patients. Sculptor David Manuel, 74, works on a sculpture he calls "Let Freedom Ring." "I try to tell a story in every piece I do," said Manuel, whose bronzes are prized by collectors around the world -- fetching prices that approach $50,000 for a single work. The bronze face of a Native American woman emerges from a cast in the Manuel family foundry at Hot Lake Springs. Sculptor David Manuel and his family moved here from Joseph, where they had a prominent bronze foundry, gallery and historical museum. Barb Gonzalez / ForThe Bulletin A larger-than-life sculpture of Oregon Trail immigrants, by artist David Manuel, welcomes visitors to Hot Lake Springs. Manuel and his family purchased the abandoned former health resort in 2003, invested more than $10 million and turned it into a tourist destination. A 19th-century buggy occupies a Hot Lake Springs gallery at the foot of The History Center. On two upper floors are world-class collections of Native American artifacts, mainly from the Nez Perce tribe, and military regalia from the Civil War through Vietnam. The turreted Bohnenkamp House, built in 1907, is one of many distinctive Victorian homes in La Grande neighborhoods west and south of downtown. This house is considered the finest of its period, with its gabled roof and fine brickwork. Badgley Hall is the principal science classroom building at Eastern Oregon University, whose 4,000-plus students make this a cultural center in La Grande. The city of 13,000, established in 1865, is the population hub and county seat of Union County. The community of Cove nestles on the forested lower slopes of the Wallowa Range east of La Grande. Mount Fanny, at 7,132 feet, rises above the village, known for a pair of church retreats and the historic Henderschott House, built in 1877 in neo-gothic style. Rosie, an English sheepdog, greets new arrivals in the lobby of the Historic Union Hotel. Built in 1921, the hotel -- which has a fine-dining restaurant and 15 individually appointed guest rooms -- is a landmark of the Main Street National Historic District in the town of Union. A soda fountain, old-fashioned but authentic in design, is a new addition to the Union Drug Co. in the town of Union. Established on a trade route in 1862, during Civil War times, historic Union was named in patriotic sympathy with the North. The Union Victorian Cemetery, which dates from 1862, is known for its prominent monuments. Among those honored on its headstones are town founder Conrad Miller, early-20th-century cowgirl Ollie Osborn and Willamette University benefactor A.E. Eaton. Click here for image slideshow TravUnion-g1-040614 Click here for image slideshow Traveling Union County’s back roads Hot springs and bronze sculpture just outside of La Grande By John Gottberg Anderson / For The Bulletin Published Apr 6, 2014 at 12:11AM Next week: Craters of the Moon National Monument LA GRANDE — Every corner of Oregon, it seems, has at least one unforgettable, quirky sight. In Union County, if I were to pick just one, it would be Hot Lake Springs. Located 8 miles southeast of La Grande on state Highway 203, the springs are a unique phenomenon. Once revered as Ea-Kesh-Pa by the Nez Perce tribe, they release more than 2.5 million gallons of 208-degree water each day, filling an incessantly steaming eight-acre lake. White American pioneers discovered the springs in 1812, and the first building was constructed nearby in 1864. For two decades, beginning about 100 years ago, Hot Lake Springs was a thriving spa community with a 105-room brick hotel, a sanitorium and the second elevator on the West Coast. It came to be known as “the Mayo Clinic of the West,” a place where Dr. W.T. Phy used the mineral-rich waters — rich in sulfur as well as sodium, potassium, chloride, silicon oxide, calcium, fluoride and magnesium — to treat such diseases as arthritis, tuberculosis, alcoholism and syphilis. Destroyed by a fire in 1934, it later became a nursing home and an asylum before it was abandoned in 1991 and left to the elements. But Hot Lake Springs got a new life in 2003 when it was purchased by bronze sculptor David Manuel and his family, who were living in the nearby Wallowa Valley. Their friends thought they were crazy. The roof had collapsed, and all 368 windows were either broken or missing. And that was just for starters. But over the course of a decade, and with the infusion of more than $10 million, the Manuels showed themselves to be wonder workers. By 2010, Hot Lake Springs had reopened as a 22-room bed-and-breakfast inn; today, guests may soak at the mineral springs and enjoy a charming restaurant, gardens, gift shop and salon. Daily tours also include a replica 19th-century chapel, a display of antique vehicles and a bronze foundry where the work of David Manuel and other artists is cast. The highlights are the art gallery and studio, where visitors may have the opportunity to visit with Manuel as he works; and two remarkable museum floors, where the artist exhibits lifelong collections of Native American artifacts and American military regalia. A lot of stories Manuel, 74, continues to work on an almost-daily basis in his Hot Lake Springs studio. Raised on a Walla Walla, Wash., onion farm, he was heavily influenced by the work of Norman Rockwell and Charles Russell — and the realism carried over when he switched his medium from canvas to sculpture in 1976. Nearly four decades later, David Manuel bronzes are prized by collectors around the world, fetching prices that approach $50,000 for a single work. His themes range from the American West to military, wildlife to Native American. “I try to tell a story in every piece I do,” Manuel said. “That’s very, very important, and I’ve got a lot of stories in my mind.” Manuel is a perfectionist in every detail of his work. In his upper-story studio, he surrounds himself with books, sticky notes marking pages with photographs and descriptions of every aspect of his creations. Even more so, he can study the artifacts in his adjoining museum. The two spacious display floors, referred to as The History Center and managed by an on-site archivist, are nothing short of world-class. The collection is not the sort of thing you’d expect to find in remote northeastern Oregon — but it’s worth the trip all by itself. The visit begins with what the Manuel family insists is the largest private collection of Indian arrowheads in North America, sparked by an innocent childhood discovery by Manuel near his Washington state home. That one stone arrowhead inspired the collection of a trove of historic artifacts of all kinds, ranging from beadwork and basketry to headdresses and other ceremonial clothing. Most of the pieces are from the Nez Perce tribe, native to this region, but other tribes are represented as well. The military collection, on the floor above, may be even more memorable. Gathered only in the past 20 years, it focuses on uniforms and other regalia from the Civil War to the Vietnam War, a stretch of more than a century. The antiques range from tommy guns to samurai swords, from ambulance medic packs to signed banners. Some may inspire feelings of pride, while others evoke thoughts of sorrow and pain. The Manuels moved the collection (and the foundry) to Hot Lake Springs from Joseph, where their Nez Perce Crossing Museum had been a fixture on Main Street for many years. By the end of 2014, they may be moving again. On my recent visit, Lee Manuel, David’s wife and the Hot Lake Springs marketing director, revealed that the family is negotiating a sale. Although she was unable to reveal details, she intimated that the buyers are associated with the Oregon University System, and that the lodge will be further improved to include a contemporary health center and a museum of medical history. If and when that happens, the Manuels will pick up their gallery, their foundry and their museum and relocate once more. Lee Manuel promised they will remain in the area. Historic homes Hot Lake Springs is just one of several intriguing places within an easy day’s drive from La Grande, a city of 13,000 that straddles Interstate 84. The hub of Union County and the home of Eastern Oregon University, La Grande is perhaps most notable for its historic districts, with many Victorian and Craftsman-style homes, some dating from the 1890s, bordering the blocks west and south of downtown. An “urban walking tour” brochure is published by the Union County Chamber of Commerce. Established in 1865 in the heart of the Grand Ronde Valley, and an important rest stop to earlier Oregon Trail travelers, La Grande today is best regarded as a jumping-off place for day trips into the surrounding Wallowas and Blue Mountains. North of La Grande, state Highway 82 extends through the farm country around Imbler, dubbed “The Grass Seed Capital of the World,” to Elgin, a logging and ranching community best known for its Elgin Opera House. Built in 1912 and recognized by the National Register of Historic Places, the opera house was thoroughly renovated for its centennial anniversary — and today its community theater draws audiences from La Grande and farther. Elgin is also the home of the Eagle Cap Excursion Train, which operates on selected dates between Mother’s Day and mid-October. Traveling 63 miles east along the Wallowa Union Railroad track, all the way to Joseph at the foot of deep blue Wallowa Lake, the Excursion Train offers a variety of themed trips, from train robberies to fall foliage runs. East of Highway 82, surrounded by cherry orchards on the forested southwest flank of the Wallowas, the charming village of Cove (first known as “Forest Cove”) is home to a pair of church retreats and to the historic Henderschott House. Built in 1877 in neo-gothic style, it was home to James Henderschott, a state legislator in the early days of Oregon statehood. Union heritage Union County’s most historic community, however, is its namesake — Union. Now with about 2,100 people, the town was settled on a trade route in 1862 as the Civil War raged in the eastern states; it was named in patriotic sympathy with the North. Main Street, several blocks long, is a designated National Historic District. One of its stern brick landmarks is the Historic Union Hotel, whose grand lobby reflects the era of its 1921 founding. Owners Charlie Morden and Ruth Rush and their sheepdog, Rosie, were delighted to show me the elegant restaurant — Charlie himself does the cooking — and most of the 15 individually appointed guest rooms, with rates starting as low as $69 per night. Down the block is the Union Library, built in 1912 with a Carnegie Foundation grant. At the Union Drug Co., friendly pharmacist Walt Brookshire proudly shows off an old-time soda fountain, which he installed during the winter months to offer sodas and sandwiches to what he hopes will be a steady summer clientele. Summer is prime time to visit the Union County Museum. It’s just down the block from Union Drug, but I was unable to drop in, as its season starts on Mother’s Day. (It continues through mid-October.) Exhibits, I was told, include one called “Cowboys Then and Now,” from their rural origins to later Hollywood glory. It’s an especially popular attraction in early June during the town’s 105-year-old Eastern Oregon Livestock Show, which features the longest continuously held rodeo in the Pacific Northwest. Other museum exhibits focus on the region’s natural and cultural history. Behind the building are a pioneer cabin, a livery station and a building devoted to economic displays: agriculture, transportation and timber. If you’re a fan of graveyards, the Union Victorian Cemetery dates from 1862. Its monuments honor town founder Conrad Miller, a leading benefactor of Willamette University (A.E. Eaton), a member of the Cowgirl Hall of Fame (Ollie Osborn), various veterans of Indian wars and scores of children who died in an 1879 diphtheria epidemic. Another bit of Union County history may be found 20 miles southeast of Union, at a community called Medical Springs on state Highway 203. There’s not a whole lot to see here today — three buildings, one of them a former hotel, and an outdoor swimming pool that clearly has seen better days. But in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Medical Springs was a popular hotel and hot-springs resort. It was established in 1868 by Dunham Wright, a cousin to President Abraham Lincoln and an early Oregon politician. It’s now in the fourth generation of the same family: Caretaker Janice Baxter is the great-granddaughter of the founder. Jerry Baxter, her husband, told me the pool is still used by private groups such as Boy Scout troops — as well as by his own grandchildren. No doubt, he said, there is therapeutic benefit to the minerals in the water that gave the adjacent hot springs their name. But there are no plans to rebuild the resort facilities. No major investment of time and money is being plotted at Medical Springs. This outpost will remain a quiet one — unlike its more grandiose counterpart across the Grand Ronde Valley. — Reporter: janderson@bendbulletin.com 6394977

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Trinity Episcopal Church HauntedHouses.com (Back to Virginia Haunted Index) LOCATION: Trinity Episcopal Church and its graveyard can be found at the intersection of High Street and Court Street in the historical downtown Portsmouth. 500 Court Street, Portsmouth, Virginia 23704. DESCRIPTION/HISTORY: Mission Statement "We are called to worship and glorify God and to open ourselves to the presence and power of the Holy Spirit so that each of us is inspired to follow Christ’s teaching to love God and our neighbors as ourselves. We will express this love by beginning in our own community to build Christ’s world where the hungry are fed, the sick are comforted, and the dignity of our neighbors is as precious as our own." When the founder of Portsmouth, William Crawford was laying out the streets, he designated intersection of High Street and Court Street to be the Portsmouth town center, and left space for an Episcopal Church to be built sometime in the future. In 1761, Trinity Episcopal Church was built and began its long history of loving God and their neighbors as themselves. This first congregation was under the care and leadership of Rev. Charles Smith. A first generation Scotsman, Rev. John Braidfoot, was the second priest to lead this congregation. Rev. John Braidfoot was also the chaplain for the Second Virginia Infantry Regiment when the Revolutionary War broke out. When the British took over Portsmouth, their garrison stayed in the church, which must have been awkward for the congregation. The first native-born rector was John Emmerson, who had to get his Certificate of Ordination from the Bishop of London in England and to this day it hangs in the parish hall. Over the years, however, many priests from this church have been elected to be bishops. "Trinity Church could rightly be called the mother of bishops, since five of its rectors have been elected bishop." During the Civil War, Trinity Episcopal Church had a beautiful stained glass window put in their church, which still is good shape,. there are two inscriptions on the window. "The original message honored men who died defending Virginia “against the invasion of the U.S. Forces.” Union troops ordered the church to change the inscription, to say, “Given through respect for the Patriotism of the Dead … ” The church today displays both inscriptions. The church was built in a colonial style architecture, and had the cemetery in front and side yard of the property, which is still there today. It had colonial pews, side balconies and probably a really big pulpit often seen in churches built in this time period. It had a tall stone bell tower, which is still used today. Over the years, renovations, and changes have been made to the original, colonial style church and additions have been built to suit the needs of the congregation and the community at large. This original church building is now used as the nAvenue The colonial pews and side balconies were removed and several fine Tiffany windows added. In 1893 the angel shaped baptismal font fondly called Elizabeth, was dedicated. The acoustics in the church itself are perfect for the worship music program and community concerts. . In 1961, the church made the investment of buying a new organ, installed by Austin Organ Company with the basic 21 ranks. Throughout the 1990’s, the church added more pipe ranks totaling 61 pipe ranks, which gives this organ a glorious sound. The Organ's pipes are now located in both the front and the back of the church, surrounding the congregation in music. It is considered to be one of the largest and most versatile instruments of its kind in the Hampton Roads area." By 1993 a $300,000 renovation plan which included the church, organ, and the churchyard was completed, a nice note for their priest, The Rev. Robert Huffman to retire on. MANIFESTATIONS: Unknown Entity - Perhaps the Braidfoot family Banshee Some years after the Revolutionary War ended, An unknown apparition appeared to Scotsman Rev. John Braidfoot while he was at work in this church several times, telling him that he was going to die on February 6th. though Rev. John Braidfoot appeared to be in perfect health. Sure enough, Rev. John Braidfoot did indeed die on February 6th. STILL HAUNTED? Uncertain - This paranormal experience happened long ago and I can't find anything that has happened recently. My theory is that the Braidfoot family may have had a family banshee over in Scotland who would come and tell them of a forthcoming death. Perhaps this banshee followed the family over when they immigrated to America. An old church with a graveyard one would think must have a restless one here and there, but may be really quiet because the Episcopal Church does have an exorcism ceremony. If I do find a story about this place, I will add it to this story. Scheduled ghost walks seem to start at Trinity Episcopal Church, which seems to indicate other restless spirits may be here still. trinityportsmouth.org * users.wirefire.com HAUNTED PLACES: The National Directory by Dennis William Hauk, The Penguin Group, 2002. Virginia Haunted Index * ElectionDebates.com * USAF.com ElectionSpeeches.com * GraphicDesigners.com * Romances.com - 2015 by Haunted Houses Inc. (All Rights Reserved)

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NEW FOR TUESDAY: TV Makeover Show Comes To Ocean City Posted on 06/11/2013 by DispatchAdmin OCEAN CITY — A proud, old Boardwalk hotel dating back nearly 90 years is getting a literal and figurative facelift of sorts this week, thanks to the intervention of the Travel Channel’s “Hotel Impossible” show and its host and noted hospitality “fixer” Anthony Melchiorri.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"> The Lankford Hotel and its associated cottages and apartment buildings on 8th Street and the Boardwalk opened in 1924 and has been owned and operated by the same family ever since for nearly nine decades spanning several generations. While the hotel has retained its early 20th Century charm and has attracted many of the same visitors each summer for decades, the facility has found it difficult to compete with the newer, more modern Ocean City and its sparkling big hotel chains with the latest amenities, particularly in the often-tough shoulder season. To that end, the family reached out to noted hotel guru Melchiorri and his crew from the hit Travel Channel show “Hotel Impossible” to provide a new set of eyes and ears on some of the issues, both aesthetically and from an operational standpoint. The “Hotel Impossible” show follows Melchiorri as he rescues struggling hotels, some which are down to their last hope and at risk of closing, and others, like the Lankford, for example, that need a nudge into the 21st Century. Each of the show’s episodes features a hotel either not living up to its potential or on the verge of closing. Melchiorri assesses each property and identifies its biggest problems. He then meets with the staff, from the owners to the front desk receptionists to the housekeepers to determine the key operational issues. The three-and-a-half-story Lankford Hotel, with its familiar Tuscan-column façade, is a Boardwalk landmark at 8th Street. The hotel was built and operated by Ocean City pioneer Mary B. Quillen, who named it in honor of her aunt, Amelia Coffin Lankford, from whose inheritance she funded the project. It has remained in the family ever since with current owner Sally Rutka and her family now operating the hotel. Rutka’s great aunt was Mary Quillen, who sold it Rutka’s parents in 1962, just four days before the famed Ides of March storm devastated much of the resort area. Rutka bought it from her parents in 1988 and has run it ever since with her family. Rutka said this week she reached out to the Travel Channel and the “Hotel Impossible” show on the advice of her children. “We’re not a modern hotel,” she said. “This is about getting an outside person’s thoughts on what we can be doing better. We’re kind of stuck in the traditions of how this is run. The girls have made updates and upgrades, but we’re a little stuck in our ways and it doesn’t hurt to bring in somebody from the outside to look at it from a different perspective. We can say ‘well, our father did it that way and his father did it that way before him,’ but it doesn’t work that way in the modern world.” Melchiorri and his crew look at properties from a variety of angles, from aesthetics to operational issues and make the changes necessary for continued survival. With its familiar early Ocean City architecture and its wide porch fronting the Boardwalk and ocean, the family and the “Hotel Impossible” crew are striving to retain the property’s charm. “He’s cognizant of that,” said Rutka. “He didn’t come in here and say you have to tear this down or do this a completely different way, we just need to bring this up to date. We’ve always been under constant renovation with projects being done all the time, but we can’t afford to do a major 100-percent renovation. This will allow us to do that somewhat.” Rutka said residents and visitors should not expect a complete overhaul or remodel of the hotel, but instead tweaks that make it more modern and enhance its rich history. Perhaps more importantly, Melchiorri and his crew will implement 2013 operational changes on the early 1920s hotel. “It’s not necessarily all about the aesthetics,” she said. “It’s about looking at a different way of doing some things. We’re not opposed to change, in fact, we’re ready to embrace it. We’ve been doing things a certain way for a long time and one of the kids will say ‘let’s try to do this or that differently’ and we’re open to that.” While the family is open to change, one area in which Rutka said she would be reluctant to budge is on the published rate schedule. She said this week she has resisted the urge to spike her rates when the town’s demand exceeds supply in the past and won’t likely be convinced to change that policy. “One of the things we’ve discussed with the kids is why we don’t do discounts in the shoulder seasons,” she said. “We publish our brochure and our rates are available on-line and our guests are going to pay that rate whether we’re 99 percent full or there are just three rooms rented. The last thing I want is for families on the beach to discuss how one called ahead and booked for $200 per night, while the family right next to them walked in and booked for $400 a night.” In general, however, Rutka said she is open-minded to Melchiorri’s recommendations and hopes his famous magic touch can help turn around the Lankford and bring it into the 21st century. “The older it gets, the more archaic it seems sometimes,” she said. “We can’t compete in today’s world by doing the same things we’ve always done, so we’re ready to embrace the change.” The “Hotel Impossible” crew arrived in Ocean City on Sunday and by Tuesday morning, scenes were already being filmed around the property. The Travel Channel and “Hotel Impossible” use local contractors for their projects all over the country and the Lankford project in Ocean City is no different. For this project, “Hotel Impossible” has enlisted the services of local contractor Joseph T. Dashiell Builders, Inc., which is tackling the task of a major remodel in the span of less than a week. “We hope to turn it around in four days,” said Joe Dashiell this week. “The timing creates a lot of challenges. This is a project we would normally take a month to finish at least, but we’re taking it on in four days.” Dashiell said the timing of the project on the cusp of the busiest time of the year in the resort also creates challenges. “It’s also our busy season, and a busy season for contractors all over the area,” he said. “We’re acting as the facilitator for the project, so we have to coordinate plumbers, electricians and outsourced stuff, so we really have to make sure we’re on top of everything.” Dashiell said thus far the Lankford project and working with Melchiorri and the Travel Channel has been a pleasure. “We’re tickled to be involved,” he said. “This is a great experience. The Travel Channel people have been great to work with and they’re using all local contractors and workers. The hotel staff has been a joy to work with also.” The renovations and filming of the “Hotel Impossible” episode began on Monday and are expected to be completed by Friday. “Hotel Impossible” starts airing its third season in August, although the episode featuring the Lankford will likely air several months down the line. This article was written by DispatchAdmin, . Bookmark the permalink.Posted inTop Stories Top Stories - Home 4 thoughts on “NEW FOR TUESDAY: TV Makeover Show Comes To Ocean City” Robyn on 06/11/2013 at 4:15 am said: Can’t wait to see the program…any chance they can get “Restaurant Impossible” to make over the Generals Kitchen?? Love that place too, but it needs a makeover Reply ↓ Robyn on 06/11/2013 at 4:15 am said: Can’t wait to see the program…any chance they can get “Restaurant Impossible” to make over the Generals Kitchen?? Love that place too, but it needs a makeover Reply ↓ Henrietta Huebschman on 06/12/2013 at 11:31 am said: This is awesome – a face lift for a beautiful lady of the Boardwalk! I love to see (and read) that a lot of the older hotels are hanging in there! They are what makes Ocean City….Ocean City!!! Reply ↓ John Harbaugh on 06/23/2013 at 11:08 am said: when will it air I live in Caif. But from Ocean City

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Tickets for events at The O2 arena Millennium Way, Greenwich, London, London, SE10 0AX Venue Info Millennium Way, Greenwich, London, London, SE10 0AX General Information Transport Accessibility Venue Information Approx. capacity: 20000 The O2 Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in the centre of The O2, a large entertainment complex on the Greenwich Peninsula in London, England. With a capacity of up to 20,000 depending on the event, it is second-largest arena in the UK after the Manchester Arena and one of the largest in Europe. In 2008, The O2 Arena took the crown of the world's busiest music arena from the Manchester Arena, a title which it had held since 2001. The closest underground station to the venue is the North Greenwich station on Jubilee Line. Following the closure of the Millennium Experience at the end of 2000, the Millennium Dome was leased to Meridian Delta Ltd. in 2001, for redevelopment as an entertainment complex. This included plans for an indoor arena. Construction of the arena started in 2003 and finished in 2007. Owing to the impossibility of using cranes inside the dome structure, the arena's roof was constructed on the ground within the dome and then lifted. The arena building's structure was then built around the roof. The arena building, which houses the arena and the arena concourse, is independent from all other buildings in The O2 and houses all the arena's facilities. The arena building itself takes up 40% of the total dome structure. The seating arrangement throughout the whole arena can be modified, similar to the Manchester Arena. The ground surface can also be changed between ice rink, basketball court, exhibition space, conference venue, private hire venue and concert venue. The arena was built to reduce echoing, a common problem among London music venues. U2's sound manager, Joe O'Herlihy, worked with acoustic engineers to introduce measures such as sound absorbing material on the arena roof and the bottoms of strategically placed seats to reduce echoing. Despite The O2 arena's being open for only seven months of the year, the venue sold over 1.2 million tickets in 2007, making it the third most popular venue in the world for concerts and family shows narrowly behind the Manchester Arena (1.25 million) and Madison Square Garden in New York City (1.23 million). In 2008, it became the world's-busiest venue taking the crown from MEN Arena with sales of more than two million. The Jubilee Line to North Greenwich for The O2 (Zone 2). Canary Wharf in 5 minutes London Bridge or Stratford in 10 minutes Waterloo in 15 minutes Bond Street in 20 minutes Charlton mainline station is just a short ride on either a 486, 472 or 161 bus from North Greenwich underground station. All these buses start their route from North Greenwich underground so there is no confusion as to which way to go! Southeastern runs services to Charlton train station. Turn left out of the station and catch 486, 472 or N472 buses to North Greenwich, taking you approximately 10 mins to reach the front door of The O2. By Car The M25 (London orbital), the A2/A20 (from the South East) and the M11 (from the North) all offer good access and The O2 is clearly signposted. The postcode for route and journey planners is SE10 0DX. If you need a junction please try Millennium Way or Edmund Halley Way. The O2 is adjacent to North Greenwich Underground and bus station.. North Greenwich station has its own dedicated taxi rank for up to 50 black taxis. In partnership with Transport for London the taxi rank is now marshalled after key arena events. Only taxis (black cabs) can be stopped by customers and can pick up off the street. Private hire vehicles cannot accept fares without being booked in a private hire office or over the phone first. Eight TFL bus routes operate to and from The O2 including three 24 hour bus services. Key destinations include Stratford, Charlton, Greenwich, Lewisham, Woolwich, Eltham and Central London. Please visit www.tfl.gov.uk for timetable information. Car parking is available for all events at The O2 arena. It is highly recommended that your parking is pre-booked due to the limited availability of space. To purchase your parking call 020 8463 6718 (10am - 8pm daily). Pre-booked parking is 17.50 pounds plus 2.50 pounds service charge. Pre-booked tickets can be purchased up until 5pm on the day of an evening event or up to 2 hours before a matinee performance. Should you require assistance at arena events, please contact the information desks within the arena or ring 020 8463 2211 from doors opening time (stated on ticket). This is for point to point assistance at arena events only. If you have ticket for an ambulant seating area and you have your own wheelchair, your wheelchair can be left with customer services at the information desks on either Level 1 or Level 4 until the end of the event or a designated point within the event. Hearing Systems Assistive Listening Devices are available for hearing-disabled visitors to The O2 arena. This device is an auditory enhancement system providing coverage of the seating bowl to both those with and without a hearing aid. The Assistive Listening Devices work with Hearing Aids with T-position settings, and with digital Hearing Aids. Alternatively, there are earphones available for those without Hearing Aids. Please visit the information desks on Level 1 or Level 4 of the arena and request an assistive listening device. Guests will be required to leave valid identification such as a driver's license as collateral. This is a complimentary service. Guide Dogs Assistance dogs are welcome within The O2 arena. Assistance dogs may be taken onto access platforms, however, if you are seated within an ambulant seating area please contact a Customer Services Representative at the nearest information desk on either level 1 or 4 who will be happy to look after your dog for the duration of the event or a designated time during the event. Water bowls are available on request. Access Bookings General Access Info The O2 operates a dedicated disabled access booking line, please call 020 8463 3359. For information on disabled access, please call 0870 600 6140. You can also email them on access@theo2.co.uk. Madonna - Rebel Heart Tour The British Street Food Festival & Awards Supertramp - Vip Ticket Experiences Duran Duran - Paper Gods On Tour Simply Red - Vip Ticket Experiences Disney On Ice Presents Worlds Of Enchantment

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Sophia's Thai Kitchen Sophia's courtyard area. Street view of the bar. Location 129 E Street Restaurant Hours Lunch: Mon-Sat 11:30am-2pm, Sun noon-2:30pm Dinner: Sun-Thurs 5pm-9pm, Fri-Sat 5pm-10pm Bar Hours Monday-Friday: 4pm-Last Call Saturday & Sunday: 5pm-Last Call Happy Hour: Mon-Fri 4pm-6pm mail@sophiasthaikitchen.com sophiasthaikitchen.com http://www.facebook.com/sophiasthaikitchen http://www.twitter.com/sophiasthai Kevin Wan Sophia's Thai Kitchen was the first Thai restaurant in Davis and many consider it to be the best food stop in the entire town. At the same time, some consider their food to be the most mediocre of the city's seven Thai restaurants. While these polarizing opinions exist and are hotly debated, there can be no argument to the popularity of the establishment, where wait times on any given night can stretch to 45 minutes or more. There isn't a waiting area, per se, but patrons either spill out into the adjacent courtyard or venture up to the bar next door. To marshal the wait, hosts hand out candybar-sized beepers that buzz/flash when your table is ready. The wait-list is on a first come, first served basis, they will not take your name over the phone, and they do not accept reservations, all "due to limited seating." The restaurant has a laid back atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. The inside decor is warm and romantic, particularly the "Thai Room", where patrons slip off their shoes and sit eating on cushions on the floor. When it is not tented during the cold months, the outdoor courtyard is the ideal seating option during a warm evening, where the tables reside under the canopy of a giant walnut tree. The food is reasonably priced and conservatively spiced relative to its competition. Most dishes include a choice between chicken, beef, pork, or tofu, and they offer shrimp and duck for an additional charge. As noted on the Vegetarian Options page, you should request all curries without fish sauce if you are vegetarian. It should be noted that unlike the other Thai restaurants in town, which charge for rice, most of Sophia's menu selections include rice with the dish. Also, most famously, Sophia's gives refills on the cuisine's staple beverage: the Thai Iced Tea. Sophia's namesake founder, Sophia Patterson, got her start in Davis in 1993 operating the kitchen at the now defunct Paragon, bringing Thai cuisine to Davis' then nascent casual dining scene. With the help of her husband Guido, she eventually struck out on her own in 1995, taking over a failing Moroccan restaurant in Orange Court called Marrakesh. In 2005, she sold her remaining interest in the restaurant to its current owners and moved to Paradise, CA, where she now owns and operates two restaurants in Chico and Paradise. Much of her legacy still remains in the Davis kitchen, however, such as her commitment to fresh produce delivered daily and the use of fresh meats (e.g. not frozen/bulk) in her cooking. Until 2010, the restaurant did not offer pork as an protein option, as Sophia was Muslim, but due to increased competition and repeated customer requests, the decision was made to finally add it to the menu. Sophia's gives free refills on Thai Iced Tea. The originator of this photo needs to get out more often... Dimly

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BALIKLI: As the legend has it a 15th century monk was frying fish next to this fountain when he heard that the city was falling in the hands of the Ottoman conquerors. In disbelief he said he wouldn't accept the news unless his half-fried fish jumped in the fountain. The fish did jump and since then the monastery and area are known as balıklı. TDN photoTuesday, January 15, 2008Tourists and visitors who want a unique local and meditative experience visit the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Balıklı in Zeytinburnu. It's history and legends date back to the fifth century and one of them lends Balıklı its name. Here the divine fuses with the city’s historyDAMARIS KREMIDAISTANBUL – Turkish Daily NewsOff the beaten track of tour guides, away from the maddening crowd of Sultanahmet tourists and vendors, in the neighborhood of Balıklı in Istanbul's Zeytinburnu district, the odd tour bus from Greece unloads visitors and worshipers in front of the Balıklı Monastery. The monastery, tucked away from the public eye, is all but forgotten. The nuns there say Greeks and Turks alike come and visit the church, unload their chests, ask for a prayer, light a candle and talk to God. “Turks come from all over town and they tell us their problems and we pray for them,” says Mother Superior sister Magdalena of Balıklı Monastery. In the main chapel of the monastery she shows the Turkish Daily News how the ceiling was blackened after nationalists tried to burn it down in 1955. That was the year the monastery was shut down until current Greek Orthodox Patriarch Bartholomeos reopened it in 1995. Magdalena pointed to an old icon on the wall that shows Leo the first, as a general leading a blind man and said, “I'll tell you the story when we get downstairs to the original chapel.” Behind the church a rooster crowed. “We have everything you find in other monasteries,” she said with a chuckle. In the courtyard of the church she showed the TDN the tombs of the 15 Greek Orthodox Patriarchs who have been buried here since 1842. Between the visitors, upkeep of the premises, prayer and tight monastic schedule there is more than enough work for the four nuns that live here. “We are expecting the Patriarch and the synod for dinner tonight,” said Magdalena. A history full of miraclesThe monastery's official name Monastery of the Life-giving Fount reflects what is said of the fountain's healing properties. “The Holy Mother has performed many miracles here,” said Magdalena. But the biggest miracle of them all as with most Greek Orthodox churches and monasteries is linked to how the place came to be. History has it that sometime in the fifth century Leo the first, emperor of the Byzantine empire, while still a general came to that “neck of the wood” to hunt. On his way he found a blind man who was thirsty and asked for some water. As Leo was leading the blind man, they heard a female voice from heaven, the voice of the Holy mother of Christ directing them to a fountain. She commanded the blind man to wash his eyes with the water so he could see, and foretold that Leo, then an army commander, would become an emperor. To show his thankfulness he had the chapel built at the site of the fountain and was the first and last emperor to be crowned there. The waters of the fountain still bubbling away in the smaller chapel are said to be therapeutic and to even have brought people back from the dead. In the sixth century after emperor Justinian was cured of a bout of kidney stones, as a sign of gratitude he rebuilt and embellished the temple. The church has icons portraying some of the most notable healings of the fountain waters. Through the centuries of wars, earthquakes, and fires the chapel and the premises were destroyed and rebuilt several times, the last time being in 1834. Next to the fountain in the chapel visitors can receive bottled water called “Ayiazma” (holy water) to take home and use for their ailments. But the story of the fountain doesn't end there. One of the most incredulous legends ties the fountain to the neighborhood it belongs to and from which the area of Balıklı (literally with fish in Turkish) takes its name. “I'll tell you why there are goldfish in the fountain. Did you see them?” asked Magdalena. The legend says that when the Byzantine city of Constantinople was surrounded and falling into the hands of the Ottoman conquerors a monk was sitting by the fountain frying fish. “Now how exactly the monk was frying them, don't ask me, this is what the legend says,” explained Magdalena. Someone ran to the monk to tell him the news of the fall of the city to which the monk said he would not believe the terrible news unless the fish fell from the frying pan into the fountain. And thus the fish, to prove the news correct, fell into the fountain. “And to remember this legend that passed from mouth to mouth we have put these fish in the fountain,” she said. The Balıklı Monastery is open every day to visitors. ADDRESS: Balıklı Rum Kilisesi, Silivri Kapı Yolu No. 3, Zeytinburnu, Istanbul.SOURCE: idenisenko Thank you Kirie Sofoklis for your explanation about this very interesting place generaly ignored by the local people. I like German Fountain.I like sultanahmet.

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Fans of Fredericktown Ferry seek support to keep it afloat A Ferryboat Frederick in operation when new in 1948 on the Monongahela River between Fredericktown and Fayette County. It replaced the wooden one shown in the background. Photo courtesy of Kathy Brezovsky Kisner FREDERICKTOWN – Bar owner John Bower, whose business sits at the Washington County entrance to the historic Ferryboat Frederick, says he has been beating his “head against a brick wall” to keep the vessel afloat on the Monongahela River. “It’s one of the most beautiful tourism attractions in Washington County and nobody’s interested,” said Bower, co-owner of Bower Brothers Lounge in Fredericktown. Bower organized the Fredericktown Ferry Festival in 2010 in an attempt to draw tourism to the village in East Bethlehem Township at a time when the ferry was under threat of permanent dry docking because a new nearby bridge was under construction. Opposition to its demise was overwhelming, prompting commissioners in Washington and Fayette counties to pledge to keep the vessel afloat after the new Mon-Fayette Expressway bridge opened last year between Centerville and Brownsville. The 2011 election, however, changed the makeup of the commissioner offices, which are again considering scrapping the ferry because ridership is down and costs are increasing to keep it running. This time, commissioners say, there hasn’t been much outcry from the public about the plan. “I’ve gotten two emails since mid-February,” said Angela M. Zimmerlink, a commissioner in Fayette, the county that operates the ferry service, splitting its nearly $200,000 annual cost with Washington County. Washington County Commissioner Harlan Shober said he has received only a couple of emails about the ferry since it came under threat again last month, and that he’s heard from people who don’t want the county to spend any more taxpayer money on the service. Another proposal was issued last week by a Fredericktown businessman who wants to put the boat in a museum along the river. “It’s going to take the counties and local people to keep this thing going,” Shober said Thursday. In an attempt to draw attention to the ferry, a group of historians has created a Facebook page, Friends of Fredericktown Ferry, as a place for people to share photos and memories of the vessel, one of several used in the 200-year-old service. “We’re just trying to get people interested,” said the page’s creator, Evan Williams, a Carmichaels native now living in Connecticut. “A lot of people don’t know it’s even still there. It’s not promoted very well.” The page had attracted 272 fans by Friday in its first week of publication. Williams said one of the page’s purposes is to determine if there is enough interest in raising money to keep the boat in the water. “It’s actually a functioning piece of history,” he said. The boat used to carry 200 vehicles a day, mostly driven by employees of the State Correctional Insitution-Fayette, which is across the river from Fredericktown. That number has dropped nearly in half since the new bridge opened in July. Bower said more people would use the ferry if its hours of operation were reliable. “If they knew it was going to be open they’d use it,” he said. Zimmerlink said she isn’t aware of any issues with the boat being out of operation during normal hours. She said the commissioners have not set a deadline for making a decision on the future of the ferry. Save the ferry Fredericktown ferry faces life as museum Fredericktown Ferry’s future in question

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Destination of the month - London SAA operates the Airbus 340-300s, 340-600s and 340-200s on the route to London. This year, South African Airways has taken delivery of six new A330-200 aircraft, one of which is already operating to London Heathrow, with more to follow by the end of the year. This modern aircraft offers supreme ergonomics, an airy open cabin and sophisticated personal touch-screen TVs. The A330-200 is the most cost-efficient, wide-body twin aircraft in operation and its green credentials are impressive. The cabin consists of 36 Business Class seats and 186 Economy Class seats. Business Class customers will have flat-bed seats and laptop power at each one, as well as a USB port. The new aircraft will also offer a new and improved in-flight entertainment experience. Airport Lounges Business Class travelers are invited to retreat into world-class comfort as they prepare for their journey. The luxurious lounge facilities offer the same high standards you would expect from the aircraft. South African Airways Business Class customers are also entitled to use The Star Alliance Departures and Arrivals Lounges. London Heathrow Departures The lounge is located in the duty-free shopping area in Heathrow Terminal 1, offering guests business facilities, complimentary food and drinks, dining and TV areas, complimentary international newspapers and magazines, free internet access and a children's play area. Arrivals The Star Alliance Arrivals Lounge offers customers a chance to refresh after their flight. The lounge overlooks the check-in hall and features showers, a breakfast buffet, a business centre and suit-pressing facilities. Johannesburg

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Home • Rooms • Rates • History • Location • About • Reviews • Pet • Attractions • Packages The History of Jacksonville, Oregon Main Street ~ 1912 / 2012 ~ 100 Years After gold was first discovered in the Oregon territory's Rich Gulch in 1851, miners from far and wide flocked to the Rogue Valley to seek their fortune. Within months, thousands were scouring the hills, hoping to stake a claim. And before long, the bustling mining camp that emerged along the gold-lined creek beds was transformed into a town named "Jacksonville", and quickly became the largest town in Oregon. Fortunately, Peter Britt (Oregon's first photographer) arrived by oxen cart in 1852. After briefly trying his hand at gold mining and operating a pack train, Britt returned to his passion for photography. He subsequently captured the flavor of Jacksonville's early history with pictures of people, architecture, events and natural settings that reflected the unusual lives and colorful legends of the day. Meanwhile, gold rush fever brought prosperity very quickly to Jacksonville, and by the winter of 1852, saloons and gambling halls were springing up to coax gold from the hands of eager prospectors. Makeshift shops, supply stores, a bank, and a variety of enterprising businesses suddenly began to appear on the scene. Kenny Hardware - Olde Bell Union Saloon*Historic photos courtesy of the Southern Oregon Historical Society. City in Transition During the early boom years, Jacksonville became the hub of commerce in Southern Oregon and the county seat of government. However, in 1884, when the railroad decided to choose the new town of Medford as the primary link between north and south - thereby bypassing Jacksonville entirely - many residents and businesses moved away. On the positive side, a few wealthy, local merchants built lavish mansions, and the new County Court House (now the site of the Jacksonville Museum of Southern Oregon History) was completed. By the 1890s, agriculture had replaced mining as the primary industry in the Rogue Valley. For the next 50 years, Jacksonville remained relatively unchanged as surrounding communities continued to grow. The county seat was moved to Medford in 1927, while the years of the Great Depression and World War II left a serious economic impact on the community. Preservation Efforts Commence Demonstrating great resilience and a new recognition of Jacksonville's valuable heritage, residents and local merchants began to actively preserve the town's 19th century character and charm. Photo archives, writings and artifacts that document the community's history were carefully resurrected and assembled into exhibits and collections. In 1966, the entire town of Jacksonville was designated a National Historic Landmark by the U.S. Department of Interior. In addition, more than 80 individual buildings are included in the National Register of Historic Places. Jacksonville Today Downtown Jacksonville currently offers a tantalizing assortment of businesses, some hidden along the side streets among the houses and trees. A selection of galleries, bookstores, clothing boutiques, gift and antique shops entice visitors and residents alike with high quality merchandise. Intimate restaurants and coffee houses feed appetites of persuasions ranging from Thai to Mexican, Italian and fine California cuisine. Wherever they wander through Jacksonville's inviting streets, people can savor the beautiful natural settings and historic landmarks that are woven into the scenic landscape that characterizes Jacksonville today. Jacksonville is perfectly situated to not only visit for a day or two, but to serve as a home base while enjoying the numerous and varied activities that await you in both the Rogue and Applegate Valleys. Check-in is between 3PM and 8PM everyday.Contact us if you need a special check-in after 8PM. Email Usfrontdesk@magnolia-inn.com @JVMagnoliaInn #maginnmag-inn.com View Our Awards and Accolades Magnolia Inn Read Reviews from Travelers Like You! Click Here. © 2008, 2014 Jacksonville's Magnolia Inn.

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Campus Life Galleries: Mardi Gras Party It’s Mardi Gras season down in New Orleans and we’re havin’ a party–Louisiana-style! The event is sponsored by the French Club, Pi Delta Phi, Department of Modern Languages, and C.V. Starr Center for the Study of the American Experience. Featuring Cajun & Zydeco music, dancing and Louisiana cuisine, the event kicked off with a two-step lesson and continued with live music by the Howlin’ Mudbugs. The Howlin’ Mudbugs are an acoustic folk and roots-rock group with New Orleans Cajun, Zydeco and Blues influences. The group includes Kraig Greff on accordion and vocals and Chris Huntington on guitar and vocals. Each road-seasoned member hosts an impressive and diverse musical and performance resume. Greff has toured with Barry White, Della Reese, Joe Williams and Diana Ross, and is a 2008 Emmy award recipient. Huntington is a Grammy nominated artist who has recorded and toured with the Temptations and Leroy Thomas. The WAC Way Our Beautiful Campus Mardi Gras (February 27th, 2014) Birthday Ball 2015: Mardi Gras Students braved wintry weather to enjoy a Mardi Gras themed Birthday Ball in the Johnson Fitness Center.

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South America Home > Culture and People of South America Culture and People of South America Because of its complex history, South America is home to a dynamic variety of people. As a result, you will find many different kinds of cuisine, art, architecture, dance, and music that thrive on the continent. South Americans are also very passionate about their distinct culture and customs. This guide is an introduction to the cultural riches that South America has to offer. Spanish and Portuguese are the most common languages found on the continent. In some places you'll find college-educated people who can speak either English or French. There are also many other languages spoken by indigenous people. You will rarely run into people who speak these languages unless you go off the beaten track. For more information check out the Language Guides and Menu Guides section to familiarize yourself with useful phrases. Cuisine Food varies with each region, so you'll be sure to find something different in every country. Argentina, for example, boasts the best steaks in the world, while Brazil in famous for the distinct taste of Bahian food, which comes from its West African influence. For more information of specialty dishes go to the Spanish and Portuguese Menu Guides Sections. Art South America has wide variety of art, ranging from the art of ancient civilizations to the indigenous tribes. In most cities there are many museums to choose from, including those that feature exhibitions of contemporary and classical art. The European influence can definitely be felt in South American architecture, especially in cities like Buenos Aires and in quaint colonial towns. Some places will make you feel as if you have traveled back in time as you walk down cobble-stoned streets lined with colonial mansions. Other cities have a more modern feel as a result of periods of massive economic growth. Literature Latin American literature is famous for its innovative magic realism style. Within this genre writers explore the absurdities of political oppression, family life, and the deep-rooted traditions and values of the indigenous people. Among the most celebrated are Gabriel Garcia Marquez of Colombia, Peru's Mario Vargas Llosa, Chilean Isabel Allende, and Jorge Amado of Brazil. Dance Latin Americans are very passionate about dancing. Buenos Aires is famous for its romantic and seductive tango, and the samba and bossa nova is very popular in Brazil. Other types of dance unique to South America are the salsa, the merengue, and the mambo. Movies Latin America has produced many films of critical acclaim, including some that have been distributed into the mainstream. Like Water for Chocolate, Black Orpheus, The Motorcycle Diaries, City of God, and Central Station, are some of the most memorable. There are also several film festivals in Europe and the US that are dedicated to showing primarily Latin American Films. Argentina and Brazil are the main film centers of South America and host international film festivals in their major cities. Soccer is huge in South America. In some countries you'll find the best teams in the world. In fact, Brazil has the world record of having the most World Cup wins in history, with Chile, Uruguay, and Argentina not far behind. Latin Americans are very passionate about their futbol and love to talk about it, so it would be wise to know a little bit on the latest news of the teams and players if you want to start up a conversation with a local. Music South America has made many music genres famous, including Brazil's samba and bossa nova, the romantic tango of Argentina, and the cumbia of Colombia. In some cities there is also a thriving jazz scene as well as world-class opera houses and venues that host international and regional talents. South America: Overview | Destinations | Highlights | Trip Planning Countries: Argentina | Brazil | Chile | Peru | Ecuador Sitemap © 2010 All About AR Search This Site: South America Overview Travel Facts Travel South America: History South American Countries:

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SHARE Nightclub 4636 Wynn Rd, Las Vegas, NV SHARE is a popular gay club in Las Vegas and opened in November 2011 by owner Mike Crisp and Partners. The gay nightclub, bar and ultra-lounge spans two floors -- the ultra-mo... More Snick's Place 1402 S 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV Known as Las Vegas’ oldest gay bar and the only gay bar in Downtown Las Vegas, Snick’s is a small, intimate, pub-like bar with an eclectic mix of locals and tourists. Happy Ho... More Spotlight Lounge Located just off Sahara in the Commercial Center, the Spotlight Lounge is a locals bar with a laid back style. Open 24 hours with special events throughout the week, including... More

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Home > National Parks of Canada > Glacier National Park > Natural Wonders & Cultural Treasures > History What's NewVisitor InformationActivitiesNatural Wonders & Cultural Treasures Species at RiskEcosystemsHistory The Snow WarThe Swiss Guides50 years of the Trans-Canada Highway Plants & AnimalsResearch & Monitoring Learning ExperiencesPark ManagementPartnersHow to Reach Us Visitor Safety Important BulletinsWeather ForecastTrail Condition ReportRoad Conditions ReportAvalanche Bulletin Locomotive departing Glacier Station © Whyte Museum / Vaux Family Collection Glacier National Park was established in 1886, simultaneously with Yoho National Park to the east. The Canadian Pacific Railway had just completed its transcontinental line, linking together the scattered settlements of the young nation of Canada. The spectacular scenery along the rail line suggested a potential for tourism to the railway company. Lodges and hotels were built to entice travellers to what had been uncharted wilderness only a few years before. The famous Rogers Pass is located in the center of Glacier National Park. The Pass was named for its discoverer, Major A.B. Rogers, Engineer-in-Chief for the railway. It has been designated a National Historic Site in commemoration of its role as an essential, yet perilous, link in the building of the transcontinental railway.Very little is known about the use of the area by First Nations peoples before the arrival of the railway route finders in the 1860s and 1880s. Archaeological research has not yet discovered any occupation sites, although few such sites would have survived subsequent development for highway and railway operations. The long, snowy winters with their frequent deadly avalanches, the tangled and thick underbrush in summer, and poor hunting and fishing opportunities may have made most of the interior Selkirks, including what is now Glacier National Park, less attractive than the neighbouring valleys of the resource-rich Columbia River. However, at least four aboriginal groups are known to have used the region. More work needs to be done to fill this gap in our understanding of the human heritage of the Selkirk Mountains. A Swiss guide showing visitors the view of the Illecillewaet valley from Abbot Ridge © Parks CanadaThe park's first visitor facilities were developed by the railway company in response to the needs of its passengers. The Glacier House hotel and recreation complex offered not only meals and accommodation, but also sightseeing, mountaineering, touring the Nakimu Caves and ... bowling!The first technical mountain climbing purely for recreational purposes in North America occurred in the mountains near Glacier House. In 1899, Swiss guides were hired to introduce novice groups to the world of mountaineering and glacier travel.The nearby "Great Glacier" (now known as the Illecillewaet Glacier) was a major attraction. Annual visitors from Philadelphia, the Vaux family, created a valuable photographic record of the progressive retreat of this glacier up-valley. Following the closure of Glacier House in 1925, facility development in the park was limited primarily to trail construction, until the early 1960s.With the opening of the Rogers Pass section of the Trans-Canada Highway in 1962, additional facilities intended for the new automobile-oriented visitor were developed, including campgrounds, picnic areas, viewpoints and commercial services. Today's explorers will find heritage resources of national significance, both historical and natural. The abandoned right-of-way, stone bridges and trestle supports, equipment, snow sheds and other structures associated with the construction of the railway may all be visited on self-guiding trails. Trails leading to spectacular glaciated viewpoints were laid out by the Swiss guides for their clients a century ago--and are still waiting for you to discover the magic of the Selkirks for yourself.Related links:Rogers Pass National Historic SiteSnow WarThe Swiss Guides50 years of the Trans-Canada HighwayThe Road to 2017MilestonesCanadian Pacific Railway

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Alexis Beltrami: You've talked about how you had an eye-opening wine epiphany years ago when you tasted a bottle of '85 Penfolds Grange. What was it about that wine that really knocked you out? Alicia Towns: It's kind of hard to put into words. Working in the restaurant business, I never drank a lot, but I enjoyed wine occasionally, and it was either good or not good. That particular night, I took a sip and continued talking, and it was not until I actually went to reach for the glass again that I stopped and felt chills, and thought "wow!" There was something more - the way it sat on my palate, the finish, the sense of layers upon layers, the fact that I was really looking forward to the next sip. I remember turning the bottle around, not that there was anything to see, but I wanted to know more about it. Everything worked, and it was the most amazing thing I had tasted up to that point. AB: Have you experienced similar epiphanies since then? AT: That was a one-time breakthrough for wine, and now it can never be the same again. Of course, there are things that you taste that are unbelievable - the '94 Haut-Brion Blanc, or the '94 Harlan [Estate Cabernet], which Peter Peterson, our general manager, said was his idea of communion! But there are different levels of enjoyment now; the interesting, little, wacky wines are quite fun. Right now, Argentinian and South African wines are quite fascinating to me. I just returned from my honeymoon in South Africa, and I enjoyed its unusual varietals-- the Pinotage, for example, which is interesting because you smell both Burgundy and the Rh�ne at the same time. AB: You've been at Grill 23 since 1991, so I imagine it must feel almost like home� AT: It does. It's a great house, and after nine years being there, I do feel comfortable. What's great about the Grill is that it's been there eighteen years but it's constantly changing. We just opened our second floor, with four private dining rooms, a second kitchen, a bar, and a temperature-controlled wine room with a table for twelve. I'm also grateful to have the support of two assistant sommeliers now, who bring different areas of knowledge and different approaches to the program- a woman named Nathalie Vaché, who is from Bordeaux and worked at [Ch�teau] Pichon-Lalande, and an American named Walter Moore, who's also a pastry chef by trade and has a bit of a sweet tooth when it comes to wine. Our wine sales had taken off - we were doing over $2 million a year - and doing it all by myself had become masochistic and impossible. AB: What are your ambitions for Grill 23's wine program? AT: I would love to make our wine list nationally renowned, so that people who are traveling to Boston will want to come check us out. When I started here, in 1991, one of our dining room managers was doing the wine list. We got a Wine Director about five years ago, a gentleman who was instrumental in setting up the wine program. When I took over for him, about three and a half years ago, there were about 200 bottles on the list, which I doubled last year to a little over 400, and it's about to become 600 at the beginning of the year, so it's become a bit of a monster. We've started a cellaring program, which I wish we'd done eighteen years ago. I'd like to take our wine program to a level that the Grill has not seen before. AB: Last year you participated in the harvest with Jed Steele, the well-known California winemaker. Do you anticipate doing future stints in the vineyards? AT: Yes, absolutely. Forming relationships with winemakers has been one of the best parts of the job. Being out in the vineyards, harvesting, seeing what's going on, is so important. Having two assistant wine managers enables me to travel more, which is great - it's education for me, for my staff, and for our customers as well. Next year I'd like to work with [California Rh�ne varieties specialist] Sean Thackrey; Syrah in any form is one of my favorites. AB: While you were working at the restaurant you went out and earned a M.A. in psychology from Harvard. What motivated you to take on that extra commitment? AT: I'd always been in the restaurant business to pay for school, starting as an undergrad pursuing a psychology degree. Psychology has always been fascinating to me; I'm very interested in neuro-psychology, how the brain works, and also in how people work. The longer I was in the restaurant business, though, the more that was the direction in which I wanted to go; what initially was my vehicle to get me somewhere else became where I wanted to be. But the M.A. was something that I wanted, and although it was not the easiest thing to do it was definitely possible, and the Grill was very generous with me, as far as giving me time when I needed to be off. Psychology is something I use every day, dealing with customers and sales people. I have a stone face when it comes to sales people, and having a degree in psychology definitely intimidates them! What do you do with a psychology degree? Well, being a wine director is exactly what you do. AB: Do you continue to find your job stimulating, beyond the daily administrative and service challenges you face? AT: Definitely. Wine is an immense pleasure and a passion for me, and it's something that keeps me interested. I've never been a nine-to-fiver, and I was worried that I would not be interested in what I was doing every single day, but there's a new challenge every day. Our program is evolving, and I'm learning so much in order to keep up that I feel as if I'm in school all the time. It's wonderful to do something that you're so passionate about. Artists, writers, and musicians all have to create, and I do have to drink wine.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Washford Washford Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0PP The station is now home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust who have set up a museum and workshop on the site of the old Goods shed and yard demolished by British Railways in the 1960s. The museum contains some wonderful artifacts of the S&DJR and is well worth a visit. The Museum The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trusts museum at Washford contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966. Please note that the museum is not open every day. Please click here for opening dates. A Railway Remembered Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old station names and soak up the evocative atmosphere. Relics to be seen are station nameboards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills, rolling stock and steam locomotives. Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box Museum Admission Prices Adults £2.00 Child £1.00 Family £5.00 Members Free Washford Station has toilet facilities and is accessible to disabled passengers but does not have a disabled toilet. Tickets are not sold at this station and passengers are asked to purchase their tickets on the trains from the Guard or ticket inspector. Cleeve Abbey Special Offer to WSR Ticket Holders: A few minutes walk from the station brings you to Cleeve Abbey, a beautiful Cisterian Abbey, in the care of English Heritage and open from 29 March - 3 Nov, daily. Cleeve Abbey offers a 20% reduction on admission charges to those visitors who can show a same day dated WSR ticket on entry. [The offer is available between 29 March - 3 Nov, 7 days a week. Closing times may vary - visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve for details. The Abbey offers families a great chance to explore the history of the monks who lived at the Abbey with a fun story pack as well as providing visitors with the opportunity to wander around the grounds and Abbey buildings which remain at this peaceful site. Although the main abbey church is no more, the remaining outbuildings give a fascinating insight into monastic life. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and encourages visitors to linger. Further on from the abbey is Torre cider farm where you can learn how Somerset cider is made and even sample some of the produce. There are also several pubs including the Washford Inn at the end of the Station ramp and The White Horse, near the abbey, which serve food. History of Washford Station Washford Station is the first station on the �extension� from Watchet to Minehead and is different in style from the buildings of the earlier line. The station opened in 1874 and unlike some of the other stations on the line is in the village it serves. The Station is painted in Southern Region colours setting it apart from the other stations, painted in the colours of the Great Western Railway and its successor the Western Region of British Railways. The small wooden building next to the main building is the original signalbox which contains a set of levers. Although the �Midford� exhibit has been designed to represent an ex-S&DJR location, the lever-frame is in fact a part of one from the former signal-box at Woolston (near Southampton). Find out more about the Somerset and Dorset Trust Find out more about English Heritage's Cleeve Abbey.

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Home » Media » Snowdrop Valley Open For Business Snowdrop Valley Open For Business Date: Immediate Snowdrop Valley, near Wheddon Cross on Exmoor, will be open to visitors from Saturday 4th February until Sunday 4th March 2012. For years this remote valley with its magnificent blanket of snowdrops was a secret known only to locals. However, as visitor numbers increased, so did congestion on the single track sunken lane leading to the valley, obstructing access to houses and farms, and damaging the roadside verges. To combat this, Exmoor National Park Authority began a park and ride scheme, which was taken over by Cutcombe Parish Council in 2008. The Snowdrop Valley Park and Ride service, which transports passengers down into the valley, runs from the village car park at Wheddon Cross, next to the Rest and Be Thankful Inn. For the more energetic, there is a marked walking route down into the valley. "We hope that we offer something for everyone� explains scheme coordinator Nic Wigley. "Everyone gets to walk among the Snowdrops, but there is the option of either the bus or the footpath to get down to the valley and back. Of course, perhaps the best option is to walk down and take the bus back?� she adds with a mischievous smile. Buses will run from the village car park regularly from 10:30am to 3:50pm with the last bus back from the valley at 4:35pm for the first three weeks of the scheme until the 26th February. The final week allows walking access only to the snowdrops. The return bus journey costs just £4 for adults, £3 for Senior Citizens, and £2 for children aged 5 � 15, with children under 5 travelling free. The West Somerset Railway is running a new for 2012 Snowdrops & Steam special on February 14,15 & 16 offering a combined train and bus ticket. The village car park will be used as a short stay car park, with long stay and coach parking at the livestock market 150 yards further down the road towards Dunkery Beacon. The walking route into the valley will be specially waymarked from the long stay car park, and all visitors should wear appropriate clothing and footwear for winter walking � this is Exmoor after all! The weather can be brilliant sunshine, thick fog, horizontal rain, or deep snow, and that is all in one day. Walking boots or at the very least a good pair of wellies, are essential. "The walking route uses local footpaths and a bridleway, and with the warm and wet weather we have had this year, there are some muddy areas, but I think that all adds to the character of the area. Exmoor is a fabulous place to live, and Snowdrop Valley is just the first of many superb events we have every year,� comments Miss Wigley. "The camaraderie involved in a local scheme of this kind is truly wonderful. Snowdrop Café, in the Moorland Hall at Wheddon Cross, is run entirely by volunteers, while Cutcombe First School pupils spent last autumn growing potted snowdrops for us to sell this year, raising money for their school gardening club.� Full information, as well as regular updates throughout the scheme can be found on www.wheddoncross.org.uk/snowdropvalley.htm Snowdrop Valley is run by Cutcombe Parish Council with support from Exmoor National Park Authority, Defra's Sustainable Development Fund (administered by Exmoor National Park Authority), Badgworthy Land Company and Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions. ENDS <?xml:namespace> Please contact snowdropvalley@googlemail.com for further information

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How Key West Stays Quirky By Arianna Prothero Nov 15, 2012 ShareTwitter Facebook Google+ Email Listen Listening... / 4:03 A conversation with author Robert Kerstein Author Robert Kerstein will be appearing at the Miami Book Fair International on Saturday, Nov. 17. Credit Robin Jones Robert Kerstein is a government professor at the University of Tampa. But when he's not teaching on the other coast, he likes hanging out in Key West. His frequent trips there have translated into a new book about how the little city at the bottom of the peninsula has managed to maintain its unique character while becoming a major tourist town. The book is called Key West: On The Edge, Inventing the Conch Republic. And this weekend, Kerstein will be appearing at the Miami Book Fair International. Kerstein credits the gay and lesbian population in the ‘60s and ‘70s with playing a major role in the development of Key West’s tourism industry. That, he says, distinguishes Key West from other tourist towns. Here's an excerpt from the book. “Many gay Key Westers became directly involved in the tourism business by renovating buildings and converting them into guesthouses that attracted primarily gay tourists. The prominent gay writer Edmund White concluded in States of Desire: Travels in Gay America that in 1979 Key West had ‘more and better gay accommodations for tourists than any other resort.’ About fifty such accommodations had opened by mid-1982, along with a few lesbian guest houses.” However, the balance between maintaining Key West’s character while growing its tourism industry has not always been an easy one to strike. Key West is famous for Jimmy Buffett, six-toed cats and a brief secession from the Union. But, maintaining the island's quirky character isn't always a cake walk. Credit Arianna Prothero Kerstein said the conversation—and sometimes conflict—over how much tourism is too much has been going on since 1912, when Henry Flagler built his famous railroad to Key West. “A lot of people were saying that this is going to attract more commerce, more population, more tourism,” Kerstein explained. “Others felt that it was going to change the nature of the island dramatically because it wasn’t going to be as isolated.” That debate has continued through the decades over high rises and cruise ships. Kerstein will be appearing at the Book Fair in Miami on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 11 a.m. Tags: Key WestMiami Book Fair Internationalarts Green Flashes, Rainbows And Other Atmospheric Mirages 4 years ago Take A Tour Of Pigeon Key 3 years ago © 2015 WLRN

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Londolozi: Towards a Sustainable Business Model and Ecological Integrity in Southern Africa Rawi Abdelal; Thomas Koelble English Hardcopy Color Publication Date: Jul 29, 2008 Discipline: General Management To maximize their effectiveness, color cases should be printed in color. The Londolozi game viewing reserve in South Africa became a defining icon of ecotourism during the 1990s and early 2000s--that is, a tourist business promoting ecological land management and, at the same time, local economic development. The reserve was in a region in the northeastern part of the country, not far from Mozambique, that sorely called out for progress in both these dimensions. The Sabi Sand Game reserve (within which Londolozi was located) was initially created by the government to provide hunters with an area in which to hunt wildlife. The government retained a portion of the reserve as the Kruger National Park, which allowed visitors to view wildlife, but banned hunting, in an effort to boost wildlife populations. The KNP was initially fenced off from the Sabi Sands Game reserve to prevent hunters from moving into the wildlife reserve. The fence, however, also prevented traditional east-west migration of animals across the region. Through the 1980s and 1990s, the farms within the Sabi Sand Game reserve converted their functions from hunting to wildlife viewing, and the fence was taken down. The new challenge for the farms while transforming into wildlife viewing became land management and local economic development. To examine the challenge of government and community relations in a developing country. Economic development; Economic policy; Natural resources; Operations management; Small & medium-sized enterprises; Strategy; Sustainability Geographic: South Africa Industry: Accommodation & food services Industry: Tourism services

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Home Living Jewish Travel Must-see Jewish sights in Vienna Living JewishTravelUncategorized Must-see Jewish sights in Vienna By Nancy Liss - October 15, 2012 179 0 SHARE With its spectacular Baroque architecture, impressive museums, grand palaces, exciting nightlife and cultural events, Vienna is ranked among the great cities of the world. For the Jewish traveller, there are also many must-see places that will remain forever etched in the heart and soul. From our vantage point at the Hotel Stefanie, the sights and sounds of the Jewish Quarter are just about everywhere. Chassidic men in casual groups stop to chat as they pass one another on the street. Gone is the worry of dressing in such identifiable fashion. The Hotel Stefanie has a long-standing relationship with Vienna’s Jewish community and caters to the needs of Jewish visitors. Kosher meals are provided, a Sabbath elevator stops on every floor, and a concierge smilingly opens doors or pushes elevator buttons for the observant guests. A short walk from the Stephansdom, a tour of Jewish Vienna begins with the Stadttempel, the synagogue and headquarters of Vienna’s Jewish community. During the ravages of Kristallnacht, more than 40 synagogues were destroyed, but through an ironic twist of fate, the Stadttempel managed to survive. It was inaugurated in 1826, a time when strict building codes forbade distinguishing architectural features on synagogues, whose facades had to conform in style, height and décor with neighbouring buildings. From its unremarkable exterior, the Stadttempel resembles all the other attached buildings on the street. As a result, it was overlooked and spared. The interior of the synagogue is nothing at all like the exterior. At first, the synagogue appears to be a Reform temple with a stunning round sanctuary, but in fact, it serves the Orthodox community, with a separate gallery for the women. Visiting hours are limited and security remains extremely tight since the 1982 Palestinian terrorist attack, so planning ahead is essential. Not far from the Stadttempel on Seitenstettengasse is the Judenplatz, the main square of the Jewish community for half a millennium. Museum Judenplatz Vienna, inaugurated 12 years ago, is devoted to the history of medieval Jewish life in Vienna. The museum is entered through the Mizrachi House. During excavations of the city, ruins of an ancient synagogue (including the bimah) were discovered and later incorporated as an important component of the museum. Silent and sombre on the Judenplatz is British artist Rachel Whiteread’s Holocaust memorial documenting the 65,000 Austrian Jewish victims of the Holocaust. It was dedicated on the same day as the museum. The steel and concrete structure in the form of a library turned inside out depicts books on shelves facing outward, their spines hidden. The double doors have no handles and do not open. tweet Nancy Liss RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR For tourism in terror-stricken times, Israel projects normalcy There are no faint hearts in Fort Worth, Texas Don’t let Palestinian terrorism scare you away from Israel Popular Recent Subscribe to the CJNSubscribe RSS FeedView

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Red Rock really does rock. Hike. Helicopter. Or high-performance vehicle. It doesn't matter how you get there, just get there. Red Rock Canyon is one of the Valley's most popular destinations. And despite its exotic good looks (as seen in movies and on numerous TV commercials), Red Rock is about 30 minutes from the Strip. more...Officially known as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this 520-acre spread is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and protected as a National Conservation Area. It's visited by more than a million travelers each yearSeemingly more a mountain range than a canyon, the area is dominated by spectacular layered walls of colorful hard rock and sandstone. Up to 3,000 feet high, it's a popular hiking and rock-climbing destination. But its jaw-dropping beauty and fiery red highlights surely make the range one of the most photographed attractions in the Southwest.A 13-mile loop road provides vehicle access to trailheads and viewing spots. And a visitor center is located at the start of the loop road. Most Red Rock tours take you around the scenic loop, with frequent stops for photographs. You'll see red and tan sandstone, colorful carbonate rock and, if you're a bit more adventurous, Indian pictographs, too. Nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, once owned by legendary billionaire and Las Vegas resident Howard Hughes, has stunning views of the marvelous Wilson Cliffs. Green and cool, this working ranch is the perfect spot for a picnic lunch. Red Rock Las Vegas tours typically provide transportation right from your hotel, making it the perfect half-day getaway. Keyword

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www.terraditoscana.com The Garfagnana is the area occupying the middle and upper stretches of the Valle del Serchio, surrounded by the Apuans and the Appennines. It was already inhabited way back in prehistoric times. Much later it was subject to the rule of the bishops of Lucca and Luni. From 1429, a large part of the territory came under the dominion of the Estensi, who nominated the poet Ludovico Ariosto as governor. We can start exploring this valley by visiting the village of Borgo a Mozzano, close to which there is the asymmetrical Ponte della Maddalena, better known as the Ponte del Diavolo ('Bridge of the Devil'). On the other side of the river Serchio there is the ancient thermal baths centre of Bagni di Lucca. Its greatest period of prestige was in the 18th and 19th centuries because Charles I of Bourbon opened the first casino in Europe here, attracting many well-known figures including Byron, Shelley, Dumas père, Rossini, and Puccini. As you travel towards Barga, you come to Coreglia Anteminelli, where its main claim to fame is the Museo della figurina di gesso dell'emigrazione, a museum of plaster figures, housed in Palazzo Vanni. Barga is the most important town in the Valle del Serchio and today is a commercial and industrial centre. There was already a flourishing production of valuable fabrics here in the 12th century. The medieval town centre with its partially-intact walls lies on a spur above the modern part of the town called Barga Giardino. The ancient Duomo is at the topmost point of the historic town centre in a grassy piazza, from which you get an extensive view of the surrounding mountains. Castelnuovo Garfagnana, the capital of this mountain area, has origins dating back to the 8th century. Nowadays Castelnuovo is an industrial centre. The cultivation of farro (spelt) has been an economic resource for the Garfagnana since Roman times. Recently rediscovered, it can now be found in restaurants throughout Italy. Spelt can be served hot or cold in a variety of different recipes. Besides the traditional soup, in the Garfagnana there is also a recipe that mixes spelt with rice; they are cooked separately then mixed together and flavoured with salt, pepper, nutmeg, cheese, and lemon rind. Other exquisite ingredients are the vegetables grown in the area, in particular the erbi (grasses) that grow spontaneously in fields and which can be eaten either raw or cooked; they are also excellent as a basis for a tasty frittata (omelette). Picture by Sandro Santioli Terraditoscana © Polimedia - All rights reserved Press registration n. 5528 10/11/2006 - Editor Polimedia -

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Cajun culture swinging in backwater Louisiana Lafayette, La., is the "capital of Acadiana." You'll find the city about 190 kilometres west of New Orleans as the crow flies. This is pure Cajun country, composed of swamps and backwater bayous and the most unique culture in all of the United States. Voodoo, the fleur-de-lis and all that jazz in New Orleans Summer sizzles in New Orleans Louisiana's Lake Charles is a spicy gumbo of food and fun New OrleansVoodoo, the fleur-de-lis and all that jazz in New OrleansSt. Louis Cemetery No. 3 is just one of the many urban cemeteries, and New Orleans attractions, where one begins to understand the charms and challenges...more » Comments () New Orleans architecture: a blueprint for an eclectic history New Orleans architecture: a blueprint for an eclectic historyFrom shotgun houses to plantations, cultural influences run deep in the southmore » Comments () Decadence and grit abound in New OrleansThe welcome-to-New-Orleans moment occurs during the taxi ride from Louis Armstrong International Airport to downtown.more » Comments () Summer sizzles in New OrleansShare your best travel photos with us on the canada.com Travel Flickr pool.Travel Top 5Follow canada.com's Travel headlines on Twitter Summer sizzles in New Orleans"Are you insane? Do you know how hot and humid it is down there in the summer?" That was the typical response I received whenever I mentioned I was going...more » Comments () Share your best travel photos with us on the canada.com Travel Flickr pool.Best Travel Shots of the WeekTravel Top 5 Travel Destinations United States : Exercise normal security precautions Last Updated: November 09, 2015 13:28 EST1. RECENT UPDATESThe following tabs were updated: Entry/exit requirements (Children and travel) and Laws and Culture (Dual citizenship).2. ADVISORIESUNITED STATES - Exercise normal security precautionsThere is no nationwide advisory in effect for the United States (U.S.). Exercise normal security precautions.3. SECURITYThe decision to travel is your responsibility. You are also responsible for your personal safety abroad. The purpose of this Travel Advice is to provide up-to-date information to enable you to make well-informed decisions.CrimeThe possession of firearms and the frequency of violent crime are generally more prevalent than in Canada. Within large metropolitan areas, violent crime more commonly occurs in economically disadvantaged neighbourhoods, particularly from dusk to dawn. Verify official neighbourhood crime statistics before planning an outing.Robbery and assault can also occur in wealthy residential or commercial districts. Exercise caution, particularly at night. Violent crimes, particularly assault, are often connected to alcohol and drug consumption. Remain alert and discreet while in entertainment areas.Canadians have been the victims of crime such as break-ins, assaults and pickpocketing in the Miami area, sometimes during daylight hours. Theft occurs in the North Miami Beach area, at South Beach and at airports, particularly from trunks of parked cars. 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It is your responsibility to check with the Embassy of the United States of America or one of its consulates for up-to-date information.Official (special and diplomatic) passport holders must consult the Official Travel page, as they may be subject to different entry requirements.PassportCanadians entering and leaving the U.S. by different modes of transportation must carry documentation appropriate to each mode of transportation.More detailed information is available on the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) websites.Travel documents - Air travelCanadian citizens travelling by air to, through, or from the U.S. must present one of the following documents:a passport, which must be valid for the duration of your stay; ora valid NEXUS card when used at kiosks at designated airports.This requirement applies to all Canadian citizens, including children.The NEXUS program offers a simplified and expedited border clearance process to low-risk, pre-approved travellers. Children under the age of 18 require the consent of a parent or legal guardian to enrol in NEXUS. Consult the CBSA website for more information on eligibility.There is also a US$5.50 border crossing fee when travelling to the U.S. by air. This fee is normally included in the ticket purchase price.Travel documents - Land and water travelAs per the U.S. law Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), Canadian citizens aged 15 and over must present one of the following documents when entering the U.S. by land or water:a passport;a NEXUS card;a Free and Secure Trade (FAST) card;an enhanced driver's licence (EDL) or enhanced identification card (EIC) from a province or territory where a U.S.-approved EDL/EIC program has been implemented; ora Secure Certificate of Indian Status.The WHTI-compliant document you choose to use must be valid for the duration of your stay in the U.S.Canadian citizens aged 15 and under entering the U.S. by land or water require proof of citizenship, such as a passport, an original or a copy of a birth certificate, or an original Canadian citizenship card. Canadian citizens aged 18 and under who are travelling with a school or other organized group, under adult supervision with written parental/guardian consent, must also present proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate or a passport. For more information, consult the U.S. CBP website.If you have registered Indian status in Canada, you may qualify for special U.S. immigration procedures, derived from the Jay Treaty of 1794, that enable you to live and work in the U.S. without undergoing the normal immigration process. More information is available from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Indian and Northern Affairs Canada.Canadians who are permanent residents of the U.S. must comply with special entry requirements. For more information, consult the U.S. CBP website.The most important formality on entering the U.S. is providing proof of your Canadian citizenship. 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Consult the WHTI website for more information.Any adult travelling with children may be required to show evidence of parental/custodial or access rights, or to provide evidence that he or she has the consent of the parents, legal guardian, or the court to travel with the children. Children may be refused entry or, in some cases, leave the U.S. without proper documentation such as a consent letter or a court order.If there is a possibility of a custody dispute arising over your child while you are away, you should consult a Canadian lawyer before leaving. Please consult the U.S. CBP website and our Children page for more information.Length of stayCanadians, including “snowbirds” who winter in the U.S., are generally granted a stay for up to six months at the time of entry. The length of stay is determined at the port of entry by a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Officer and is based on the purpose of travel at the time of initial entry. If you wish to stay longer you must apply for an extension with the nearest office of U.S. USCIS once you are in the U.S. and before the expiry of your initial authorized stay. You may be asked to demonstrate that you are only visiting temporarily in the U.S. Remaining in the U.S. beyond your authorized period of stay can lead to serious consequences such as deportation.There is no set period of time that you must wait to re-enter the U.S. after the end of your authorized stay; however, if a CBP Officer suspects you are spending more time in the U.S. than in Canada, it will be up to you to prove to the Officer that you are a temporary visitor, and not a U.S. resident. Successive, authorized stays of long duration may have tax implications unless you can demonstrate a closer connection to Canada than to the U.S. If you have any questions or need more information on U.S. taxes, contact the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS).Security screening proceduresReinforced security screening procedures, including a ban on liquids and gels in carry-on baggage, are still in effect for all domestic and international flights at all U.S. airports. Further information on the U.S. Threat Condition designation and security measures can be found on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Transportation Security Administration (TSA).Furthermore, travellers carrying electronic equipment (laptop computers, portable media players, digital cameras, etc.) when travelling by air or by land to the U.S. should be aware that such equipment may be subject to security checks by the U.S. border authorities.Rights when entering the U.S.Under U.S. law, foreign nationals do not have the same rights as American citizens. When attempting to enter the U.S. (border crossing or airport) and while a determination is being made by U.S. authorities on your admissibility, you could be held for an extended period of time. If you are deemed inadmissible, there may be delays before you are returned to your point of departure or country of nationality.Providing additional information at bordersThe requirements of U.S. authorities for identification upon entering the U.S. have become much stricter. Travellers entering the U.S. by air or by sea are required to provide additional information, such as their address while in the U.S., including Puerto Rico. They may also be asked for evidence of residential, employment or educational ties to Canada; proof that the trip is for a legitimate purpose and is of a reasonable length; and proof of financial support while in the country. All carriers (notably airlines, but also rail and bus services) have become much stricter about requiring proof of admissibility to the U.S., as a result of the heavy fines they face for carrying inadmissible passengers.Non-U.S. citizens must provide biometrics-such as digital fingerprints and a photograph-upon entry into the U.S., according to the implementation of the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (U.S. VISIT) Program. Canadian citizens are exempt from this program, unless they require a waiver of ineligibility or if they must obtain an I-94 visa to document dates of entry/exit from the country. A complete list of exempt and non-exempt travellers is available from the Department of Homeland Security. However, there have been reports of random screenings of exempt Canadians occurring at border crossings and airports, even when the visiting Canadians were just transiting through the U.S. Canadians who feel that their information has been wrongfully collected can address the issue directly with the Department of Homeland Security.More information on border security programs currently in force in the U.S. is available from the CBP.Dual citizenshipSome Canadians may have U.S. as well as Canadian citizenship through birth in the U.S. or through naturalization or descent. Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the U.S. by air. Although U.S. authorities do not formally require dual nationals to carry both a U.S. and a Canadian passport, carrying both documents as proof of citizenship may facilitate both entry into the U.S. and returning to Canada. For more information, consult the Dual Citizenship section of the website of the Embassy of the United States in Ottawa, as well as the Laws and Culture tab.PreclearanceCBP preclearance facilities are available at eight Canadian airports: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal-Trudeau and Halifax. This service provides clearance for entry into the U.S. for persons and their luggage at a Canadian preclearance airport instead of on arrival in the U.S. To allow sufficient time for the preclearance process, you should be at the U.S. customs and immigration desk at least two hours before your flight departure time.When using U.S. preclearance facilities at a Canadian airport, you are obligated to meet U.S. entry requirements. You will be interviewed by a U.S. preclearance officer. It is an offence under Canada's Preclearance Act to knowingly make a false or deceptive statement to a preclearance officer. American officials are authorized to inspect your luggage and can refuse you entry into the U.S. While you are in a preclearance area, you are subject to Canadian law, including the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, the Canadian Bill of Rights, the Canadian Human Rights Act, Canada's Preclearance Act, and Canadian criminal law, including those laws governing drugs and guns. You may withdraw your request to enter the U.S. and may leave the preclearance area at any time unless a U.S. preclearance officer suspects on reasonable grounds that you have made a false or deceptive statement or obstructed an officer. The officer may then detain you for violations of Canadian law.Criminal recordIf you have a criminal record, no matter the severity or the date of the offence, you may be refused entry to the U.S. You may also experience problems when travelling through U.S. airport facilities. A pardon for an offence issued by Canadian authorities is not recognized under U.S. law for the purpose of entry into the U.S. If you have a criminal record, you should contact one of the USCIS ports of entry by telephone well in advance or contact the Embassy of the United States of America or one of its consulates. If you are ineligible to enter the U.S., you may apply for a waiver of ineligibility. This will involve completing Form I-192, "Advance Permission to Enter the U.S. as a Non-Immigrant." There is a fee and it may take several months to process your application. Waiver application forms are available from any port of entry to the U.S., any preclearance site in Canada, the Embassy of the United States of America, or one of its consulates in Canada. A list of designated ports of entry that accept filings of waiver applications as well as the application form are available from the CBP.U.S. ports of entry are computerized and connected to a centralized database. Information is readily available on criminal convictions in both Canada and the U.S.. Even though you may have entered the U.S. without hindrance in the past, you could run into difficulty if your record shows a criminal conviction or a previous denial of entry. Attempting to gain entry without a waiver could result in several weeks of detention and a permanent bar from entering the United States.If you are an American citizen that left the U.S. to avoid military service and have not since regularized your status, there might be an outstanding warrant for your arrest or you might be ineligible for U.S. entry. If in doubt, check with the nearest USCIS port of entry. If you need information about regularizing your status with the U.S. military, contact the Embassy of the United States of America.Expedited removalThe expedited removal procedure, part of comprehensive reforms intended to control illegal immigration, allows an immigration agent, with the concurrence of a supervisor, to bar non-citizens from the U.S. for five years if, in their judgment, the individuals presented false documentation or misrepresented themselves. Lying to a border official is a serious offence.There is no formal appeal process under expedited removal, but if you believe the law has been misapplied in your case, you can request a supervisory review by writing to the USCIS district director responsible for the port of entry where the decision was made.Boating in U.S. watersCanadian boaters travelling frequently to the U.S. in pleasure craft smaller than five net tons, for visits of less than 72 hours within 25 miles of the shoreline along the border with Canada, can obtain a Canadian Border Boat Landing Permit (Form I-68) from USCIS, allowing them to report their arrival by phone to the U.S. CPB. This permit is not mandatory, but boaters who choose not to obtain it must report for inspection by a Customs officer at a port of entry in person, every time they enter the U.S. Failure to do so may result in arrest, a fine or removal from the country.CruisesMany Canadians enter the U.S. to join sea cruises to other countries. You must have a valid Canadian passport for such a trip. Some of the countries you may be visiting will not permit entry without a passport. A passport is also important to re-enter the U.S. at the end of the cruise. Ship authorities may retain your passport during the cruise, in accordance with their own administrative regulations and to facilitate clearance with U.S. Immigration. Passengers should obtain a receipt for their passport, and the passport should be returned at the end of the cruise.Working in the U.S.Canadians relocating for employment should contact the appropriate Canadian and U.S. agencies to ensure that they are fully informed regarding their entitlement to social benefits, including pension plans, in their new jurisdiction of employment, as well as to determine if they continue to be eligible to participate in pension schemes or to claim other social benefits in Canada.Most Canadian business travellers may apply for admission at a U.S. port of entry without first obtaining a non-immigrant visa. However, travellers entering the U.S. in certain business-related categories are required to present specific documents to establish eligibility for admission. Please refer to the Embassy of the United States of America for detailed information.Studying in the U.S.Canadian students are no longer allowed to begin study in the U.S. without a valid Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20). This document is issued by the U.S. school and sent directly to the applicant. Students must have their Form I-20 in their possession each time they enter the U.S. for presentation to CBP officers. They should also have documentary evidence of sufficient funds to cover travel, tuition and living expenses in the U.S. for at least the first year of schooling, such as a notarized bank statement or letter from a parent/guardian attesting to the funds.For further information about student visa requirements for the U.S., please consult the U.S. Department of State.Special casesIf you have an unusual situation concerning entry into the U.S., you should obtain authoritative information from the U.S. authorities immediately before your visit. For more information, consult the Embassy of the United States of America or CBP.Border feesAmerican border officials collect a US$6 per person fee, payable only in U.S. dollars, to issue an Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94). The fee does not apply to Canadian citizens and landed immigrants from member countries of the Commonwealth and Ireland who are entering the U.S. on temporary visits for business or pleasure, or to travellers arriving in the U.S. by air. More information and instructions are available from CBP.U.S. immigration policyFor more information about changes in U.S. immigration policy, consult the USCIS.Yellow feverSee Health to obtain information on this country's vaccination requirements.5. HEALTHMedical services and facilitiesAll hospitals must accept and treat emergencies, regardless of the person’s ability to pay. Clients will, however, be charged for all services rendered.6. LAWS AND CULTUREYou are subject to local laws. See Arrest and detention for more information.Illegal and prescription drugsThe U.S. zero tolerance policy imposes severe penalties for the possession of even a small amount of an illegal drug.Even prescription drugs and syringes used for legitimate medical purposes come under intense scrutiny. Carrying medicines in their original containers and carrying a duplicate of your original prescription, listing both the generic and trade names of the drug, is recommended. Never carry a package or luggage for someone else unless you have been able to verify the contents completely.Personal medication may be subject to U.S. drug importation laws and regulations. In general, personal importation of a 90-day supply of medication is allowed, but only if the drug is not available in the U.S. Prescription drugs imported through the mail from Canada are carefully scrutinized. For further information, please consult the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.LawsA serious violation of the law may lead to a jail sentence or, in some states, a death sentence. The jail sentence will be served in a local prison. Canada and the U.S. do, however, have a treaty that permits a Canadian imprisoned in the U.S. to request a transfer to Canada to complete the sentence in a Canadian prison. The transfer requires the agreement of both Canadian and American authorities. Canadian citizenship confers no immunity, special protection or rights to preferential treatment.Dual citizenshipDual citizenship is legally recognized in the U.S. However, Canadian officials may be limited in their ability to provide you with consular services if local authorities consider you only as an American citizen. Although U.S. authorities do not formally require dual nationals to carry both a U.S. and a Canadian passport, you should carry both documents as proof of citizenship and present yourself as Canadian to foreign authorities to minimize this risk. Citizenship is determined solely by national laws, and the decision to recognize dual citizenship rests completely with the country in which you are located when seeking consular assistance. See Travelling as a dual citizen for more information.Imports and exportsA non-resident may bring merchandise worth up to US$200 free of duty for personal or household use into the U.S. On visits of 72 hours or more, you may carry an additional US$100 worth of merchandise free of duty as gifts for other people. Certain items are prohibited. More information is available from the U.S. CBP.For information on personal duty purchase exemptions at the border when returning to Canada, please consult the Canada Border Services Agency.Travel to CubaResidents of the U.S., including Canadian citizens, are subject to U.S. law regarding travel to Cuba. They are prohibited from spending money (in any currency) relating to Cuban travel unless they are licensed by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC).PetsWhen examined at a port of entry, cats and dogs must show no signs of diseases communicable to humans. If there is evidence of poor animal health, an examination by a licensed veterinarian might be required, at the expense of the owner. The U.S. authorities may also require a health certificate. Vaccination against rabies is not required for cats. Dogs must be vaccinated against rabies at least 30 days before entry, except for puppies under three months of age. Other animals are also subject to controls or quarantine requirements. Additional information is available from the U.S. CBP and local authorities.When you return to Canada, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will require proof of vaccination against rabies for all cats and dogs over three months of age. For detailed information, contact the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.Automobile insuranceIf you are entering the U.S. by personal automobile, you should check with your insurance agent to verify that your existing coverage is valid or sufficient for the areas you will be visiting and for the duration of your visit. If you are going to remain in a specific location in the U.S. for a considerable period of time, verify with the local authorities that your vehicle registration and driver's licence will remain valid.Many states have mandatory automobile insurance requirements, and many require motorists to carry appropriate proof of insurance. Each state's motor vehicles department can give you more specific information. The American Automobile Association and the Canadian Automobile Association can provide detailed information to their members.If you are in the U.S. and wish to drive to Mexico in your personal vehicle, you may need to purchase liability insurance as well as additional auto insurance. Contact your insurance agent and the local Mexican tourist office for further information. See our Travel Advice and Advisories for Mexico.HitchhikingNever cross the border with a hitchhiker or as a hitchhiker. Though you may not be carrying anything illegal, the hitchhiker in your vehicle might be, and you could be implicated.Be equally careful about who and what you carry in your vehicle. As the driver, you could be held responsible for the misdeeds of your passengers, even if committed without your knowledge or involvement.MoneyThe currency is the U.S. dollar (USD). Canadian currency, traveller's cheques in Canadian dollars, and personal cheques drawn on Canadian banks are not widely accepted or easily negotiable in the U.S. All major credit cards are accepted throughout the U.S.There are banking machines that will accept Canadian bank cards, but these may be limited depending on your account access. Despite these difficulties, do not carry large amounts of cash. Non-U.S. residents generally cannot negotiate monetary bank instruments (international bank drafts, money orders, etc.) without having a U.S. bank account.There is no limit to the amount of money that you may legally take into or out of the U.S.. However, if you carry more than US$10,000 in monetary instruments (such as U.S. or foreign coin, currency, traveller's cheques, money orders, stocks or bonds) into or out of the U.S., or if you receive more than that amount while in the U.S., you must file a report (Customs Form 4790) with U.S. Customs. Failure to comply can result in civil and criminal penalties, including seizure of the currency or monetary instruments.7. DISASTERS AND CLIMATEHurricane seasonThe hurricane season extends from June to the end of November, in the southeastern states. Consult the website of the National Hurricane Center for additional information on weather conditions, stay informed of regional weather forecasts, and follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.Volcanoes, tornadoes and earthquakesSome volcanoes in the U.S. are active and seismic activity also occurs. For up-to-date information on volcanic activity, consult the Alaska Volcano Observatory’s website. Additional information on volcanic and seismic activity in the U.S., as well as on possible tsunami threats to Pacific states, is available from the U.S. Geological Survey. Consult the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Weather Service for information on tornadoes. You should know the address and telephone number of the nearest embassy or consulate general of Canada in the event of an emergency.WildfiresHot, dry weather conditions and strong winds often lead to wildfires during the summer. Remain alert to local developments through the media and modify your travel arrangements accordingly. In the event of a wildfire, follow the advice of local authorities. If you suffer from respiratory ailments, take into account that the air quality in areas near active fires may deteriorate due to heavy smoke.

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Have you considered? South Korea Explorer Private Departures Private Departure - Shogun Trail Home Holidays Shogun Trail Shogun Trail JS Visiting: Japan Tour Duration Tour Pace: Moderate These moderately paced tours provide some busy days with plenty of experiences to enjoy, as well as time to relax along the way. Tour Comfort: Standard Our mid-range accommodation offers a good level of service often with other amenities such as a restaurant, bar, garden or swimming pool. 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We explore Tokyo's neon-lit streets, discover Kyoto's tranquil temples and visit the site of the world's first atomic attack in Hiroshima. Travelling away from the normal tourist trail, we uncover the country's rural charm with a stay in a traditional ryokan on the beautiful island of Hirado. Tokyo – Explore the city’s lively neon-lit streets and visit the nearby Hakone National Park for a spectacular view of Mount Fuji Bullet Train - Experience comfortable rail travel at an average speed of 164 mph Kyoto - See the traditional side of Japan, with its stunning temples, immaculate zen gardens and enigmatic geishas Hiroshima and Nagasaki - Reflect at the sites of the world's first atomic bomb attacks Hirado – Discover this island’s rural charm and spectacular scenery Join tour in Tokyo Our tour starts in Tokyo, the modern-day capital of Japan. After checking in to our conveniently-located hotel which will be our base for the next three nights, we will enjoy an included dinner with the rest of the group and our Tour Leader. Overnight: Standard Hotel Single Room Available Included Meals: Dinner 2 Walking tour through Tokyo's shrines and gardens Over one-quarter of the Japanese population live within a 50 km radius of the centre of Tokyo, making it the most populous metropolitan area in the world. The result is a bustling and exciting city - the economic powerhouse of Asia. However, scratching its neon-clad surface reveals a city bursting with history and tradition. A morning stroll to Tokyo’s oldest temple, Asakusa, will introduce us to Tokyo’s unique culture. We then board a boat for a short journey along the Sumida River. Gaining a totally different perspective of the city, we drift past high rise apartments, secluded gardens and busy warehouses. Arriving in the heart of the city near Hamarikyu Gardens, you may wish to visit the Meiji shrine and Shinjuku area, where the latest electronic gadgets dazzle from glowing shop-fronts. Overnight: Standard Hotel Free day in Tokyo or optional excursion to Kamakura Today you have the option of either spending more time in Tokyo, or enjoying an optional excursion to the historic town of Kamakura. The former capital is home to over 60 Buddhist temples and many Shinto shrines. Here, we take a woodland walk along ancient footpaths leading to some of the most mysterious, yet uniquely Japanese temples and shrines in this historic town. Our 90-minute hike ends with a visit to the famous giant Buddha statue. The wooden temple that surrounded this 10-metre bronze figure was washed away by a huge tidal wave that swept inland in the 13th century. Overnight: Standard Hotel Boat ride on Lake Ashi; transfer to Hakone Today, we spend the day exploring the Hakone National Park – home to the towering Mount Fuji. Although distances are short, we use a variety of forms of transport including bus, funicular rail and cable car as we make our way initially to the hot, bubbling sulphur springs at Owakudani. From here, on a clear day, there are magnificent views of the snow-capped mountain that is so synonymous with Japan. Whilst at the springs, you may wish to join the locals in eating an egg boiled in the sulphur pools - just one is reputed to increase life expectancy by seven years! Our next stop is Lake Ashi, a magnificent lake created from the eruption of the Hakone Volcano over 3000 years ago. A short boat ride takes us to Moto Hakone. Here, you may choose to relax in one of the lakeside restaurants, or enjoy a one-hour trek along a section of the old Tokaido Highway, following in the footsteps of the shogun warriors. Passing through a stately avenue of ancient Japanese cedar trees lining the old route, we walk on some of the original paving stones. This ancient trail was mainly for the use of the nobility and shoguns as they travelled with huge retinues between the feudal court in Edo (Tokyo) and their own regional castles. In Hakone, we are accommodated in a traditional inn, known as a ryokan, where we sleep on comfortable, folding futon mattresses. During our stay, we learn about local etiquette, such as when to take off our shoes and the pleasures of taking a Japanese bath, all of which helps enhance our stay in this traditional establishment. Overnight: Simple Guesthouse Bullet train to Kyoto; explore the Geisha district Leaving the mountains behind us, we take the world-famous 'Bullet Train', or Shinkansen, to Kyoto – the cradle of all things uniquely Japanese. This Imperial capital was at the heart of events that shaped Japan's destiny for more than 1000 years. As the only major Japanese city to remain unscathed by World War II bombings, signs of the past are in its grand temples and palaces, and also in the many quaint shops selling traditional wares. This afternoon, after a visit to the impressive Kiyomizudera Temple, we head to the famous geisha district of Gion. Here, we hope to catch a glimpse of these enigmatic entertainers, as they scuttle to work in the teahouses or high-class restaurants. This evening, after settling in to our well-positioned hotel where we will spend the next three nights, we can look forward to an included dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight: Standard Hotel Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 6 Explore Kyoto's temples and zen gardens Kyoto is regarded as Japan's loveliest city, with more than 2000 temples and shrines, many set in manicured landscaped gardens. We spend the next two days exploring the city. We begin by visiting the famous Golden Pavilion. The temple is a three storey building with the top two tiers covered in gold leaf. Set in a lake the building appears to float on the water and the reflections, coupled with the background of forest make it worthy of its place on many Japanese postcards. There is also time to stroll along Kyoto's charming streets and tree-lined canal, simply soaking up its unique atmosphere. Overnight: Standard Hotel Continue to explore traditional Kyoto We spend today visiting some of the cities many temples. We start with the Ryonji Temple with its beautiful zen gardens and famous rock garden. The exact history of the gardens is unknown but it is thought the temple was converted from an aristocrats villa in 1450. Whilst in the gardens try testing out the theory that at least one of the rocks is hidden from every vantage point. We also plan to visit Nijo Castle. Built in 1603 as a Shogun palace, it is a great example of the sumptuous setting in which the Shogun would have held audiences with his samurai warriors. It is possible to take an optional trip to nearby Nara, a journey of 45 minutes each way by train. Nara is one of Japan's greenest cities and is home to the Todai-ji Temple, the world's largest wooden building which is also home to a giant bronze Buddha statue. Overnight: Standard Hotel Reflect at Hiroshima Peace Park; train to Nagasaki An early morning train takes us to Hiroshima, where we will spend the morning exploring this thought–provoking city in our own time. Completely destroyed on 6th August 1945, when it was the target of the first atomic bomb to be used in wartime, Hiroshima has literally risen from the ashes, and is now a thriving, friendly city. You may choose to visit The Peace Memorial Park and the well-presented museum on the site of the 1945 A-bomb hypocentre. Whilst serving as poignant reminders of the nuclear holocaust, their over-whelming message is of hope that such horrors will never reoccur. Travel around the city is easy, thanks to the provision of colourful street trams, brought in from all over Japan after the war. This afternoon, we regroup to take the train to Nagasaki, where we will spend the next two nights. This is a city with an eventful history and was, of course, the target of the second atomic bomb attack on Japan. In a cruel twist of fate, the city bore the unimaginable brunt of a last-minute change of plan, when the preferred target of Kokura was obscured by cloud. Overnight: Standard Hotel Take a walk though Dejima, Nagasaki's Dutch quarter This morning we are given a tour of Nagasaki, which, for long periods in its history, has served as Japan’s main contact with the outside world. In the 16th century, the city became established as the main trade point with the Portuguese. As well as providing wealth from trade, the Portuguese introduced Christianity. After almost a century of turmoil, the religion was banned, foreign traders were expelled, and Japan closed its doors to the West. The one exception was the artificial island in Nagasaki harbour, Dejima. This small, closely guarded enclave was the site of the Dutch Trading Mission, which remained Japan's only contact with the outside world for almost 200 years. During our visit here, we can see that some of the original features remain, as well as some excellent reconstructions of the 18th century buildings. Continuing our tour in the Glover Gardens, we will see fine foreign residences of the Meiji period and enjoy impressive views over Nagasaki Harbour, perhaps the most scenic harbour view in Japan. The afternoon has been left free to explore this historic city in your own time. Overnight: Standard Hotel Included Meals: Breakfast 10 Drive through scenic tea plantations and ferry ride to Hirado Island This morning we travel light, sending our main luggage on to our final destination of Fukuoka and packing our rucksacks for our stay on the island of Hirado. Our route takes us along a scenic road through tea plantations. We'll stop at a picturesque terraced area and walk through the fields to the tea farmer's house. There'll be an opportunity to sample some of the brew including green 'Sencha' and roasted 'Hojicha' teas before enjoying a traditional style lunch with the local tea farmers. After lunch we continue our journey to the seaside city of Sasebo. Here we board our ferry to the charming harbour quayside in Hirado. Our accommodation for the next two nights is a classic ryokan, furnished in the traditional Japanese style with futon mattresses on the tatami mat floors. Overnight: Simple Guesthouse Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner 11 Full day to explore Hirado and Ikitsuki Islands Today, we will explore the pristine and unspoiled islands of Hirado and Ikitsuki, connected by an impressive 400 metre-long bridge which happens to be the longest truss bridge in the world. Accompanied by a local expert on a day-long minibus tour, we will discover rural Japan and take in the remote countryside of the 'Hidden Christians’. Along the islands’ shores, fishing remains one of the main occupations, but we also have the opportunity to learn about traditional industries along the way. We plan to visit a museum dedicated to the whaling industry, which played a vital role in the history of this region. On our journey, we will gain views of the islands’ spectacular coastlines and towering cliffs. Overnight: Simple Guesthouse Sail among the '99 Islands' then travel to Fukuoka This morning will be spent soaking up the charms of Hirado. The city has prospered as a castle town for almost 500 years. Its excellent port enabled it to become the central stage for trade with China, Holland and Portugal from the 17th century. Our walking tour will offer fascinating insights into the way things were here in the early 1600s. As well as visiting the castle, we will take in the church commemorating Saint Francis Xavier who preached here in the 16th century; the sites of the old trading houses and the foreigners' cemetery. This afternoon, we will enjoy spectacular views on a relaxing cruise through the fabled 'Ninety Nine Islands'. In actual fact, 170 islands, mostly uninhabited, lie alongside the indented saw-toothed coastline. Later this afternoon, we travel to our accommodation near the airport in Fukuoka, for our final evening. Overnight: Standard Hotel Tour ends in Fukuoka Our tour ends after breakfast this morning, although some flights may depart before this. Included Meals: Breakfast Printable tour notes We have the following different versions of the Shogun Trail tour available at present. Please select a date: 06 Mar 2016 - JS 2016 13 Mar 2016 - JS 2016 03 Apr 2016 - JS 2016 01 May 2016 - JS 2016 24 Jul 2016 - JS 2016 07 Aug 2016 - JS 2016 11 Sep 2016 - JS 2016 02 Oct 2016 - JS 2016 Shogun Trail 4.5 out of Bus, Train, Boat Accommodation 9 nights Standard Hotel 3 nights Simple Guesthouse Tour Staff Explore Tour Leader Group Size

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Providence Travel Guide Muffet Make sure your digital camera has a full complement of gigabytes for your trip to Providence. From its vibrant arts and entertainment scene to its chic restaurants and trendy shops to its historic American architecture, it's a destination that promises many memorable moments. With a population of just 170,000, Providence exudes the friendliness and hospitality you'd expect to find in a fairly small city. It's also compact geographically, at 18.5 square miles, which makes it easy to get around Providence and see its diverse sites and attractions. Historic Prospect Terrace Park is a good first stop for any visitor, as it offers a fine view of downtown Providence. Another interesting way to learn about the city is on a Providence Ghost Tour, a guided excursion by lantern light. Young travelers will enjoy Roger Williams Park Zoo, which is home to a number of rare animals, including the snow leopard and the red panda. It has on-site science and environmental education programs like ZooCamp and Zoo Lab. If you're visiting in the summer months, you can spend a day at the beach at Governor Notte Park in North Providence. The park has many recreational facilities, including children's swings, picnic sites, tennis courts, paddleboat rentals, a freshwater beach and a serene waterfall. There are more aquatic activities in the nearby town of Warwick, where you'll find Conimicut Point Beach and Goddard Memorial State Park. They're among the most popular outdoor spots along the town's 39-mile coastline. Providence was founded in 1636 and pays tribute to its rich historical heritage in museums around the city. Among the most interesting are the Gov. Henry Lippitt House Museum, set in a home built in 1865, and the RISD Museum, which has nearly 80,000 works in its collection. Shopping and Dining The largest mall in the city is Providence Mall, where you'll find over 170 shops, as well as options for entertainment and dining. The mall is located in the heart of the city, near the Rhode Island Convention and Entertainment Complex, and is within a mile of several hotels. If you're looking for something on the more tony side, there are a lot of boutiques, antique shops and galleries along Wickenden and Thayer streets in the town's East Side neighborhood. The streets are also set with a lot of charming restaurants and cafes. There are more shopping and dining options at Federal Hill and Wayland Square. Or head for the waterfront and enjoy dinner and cocktails at one of the many restaurants in the neighborhood. Fresh seafood is a specialty here. Where to Go in Providence TOP PICKS BY OUR LOCAL EXPERTS Hotel Providence WaterFire Providence 101 Regent Avenue Bonfires along South Water Street Free public bonfires along the Providence River in the downtown area. Cafe Paragon 234 Thayer Street (Angell Street) Award winning, European bistro style, affordable quality 220 Weybosset St Historic theater offering Broadway tours, plays and concerts Providence Blog Posts UPDATES FROM OUR TRAVEL TEAM Ok Go Gives Free Concert Tonight at Waterplace Park The WBRU Summer Concert Series comes to a teary end tonight, but boy what an end it is: the band OK Go will ggggo tonight at 7:30 for all of downtown Providence to enjoy (or at least those who can cram themselves near the basin of the canal near Waterplace Park). Cheap Eats: Mill's Tavern Special is Raw-Lover's Delight This just in: Food needn't be expensive or stuffy, even when it's served at one of the city's most established eateries. Although Providence isn’t one of the biggest cities in the northeast, its location between major cities Boston and New York bring it big name performance acts that you may not expect for its size. Lupo’s Heartbreak Hotel is a popular venue for music, comedy and spoken word acts throughout the year... Read more

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Historic Swords Public Houses Swords is an ancient settlement, dating back to 560 AD when it was founded by St. Colmcille. Legend has it that the saint blessed the local well, thus giving it its name, 'Sord' meaning clear or pure. The site of the well is just one of the attractions which can be visited today. St. Colmcille's monastic settlement survives high above the town to this day, with its 9th Century Round Tower and 13th Century Mediaeval Square or Norman Tower. Even those days, Swords was a very popular destination for visitors to the Fingal area though the visitors were rather less welcome - the town was burned by invaders at least ten times during the 9th and 10th Centuries. Swords Castle didn't fare much better and has been lying in ruins since 1325 AD after experiencing the brunt of the Bruce invasion and many local uprisings. This is a phenomenon which Fingal County Council and FAS are now reversing with their comprehensive restoration programme. All of these ancient and mediaeval ruins can still be visited today and have been an invaluable amenity to the area. You cannot take even the most casual trip through Swords without taking a trip back in time, such is the richness of it historical tradition. In later years the town played host to such historical figures as Dean Jonathan Swift, who often visited the famous Molesworth family at nearby Brackenstown. Sean O'Casey immortalised the area itself in his play 'Shadow of a Gunman'. The bridge at Knocksedan still bears a plaque to the memory of the 1916 volunteers, who used it as a meeting point before the Rising. Beyond is the road along which Cromwell's army traveled, on their way back to Drogheda. St. Colmcille's Church in the town dates from 1827 and among the graves is a granite monument to the memory of Andrew J Kettle, known as 'Parnell's right-hand man'. Together with more recent developments which has made Swords on of the fastest growing towns in the European Union. Swords Castle Construction work on the castle began in the 12th Century with the appointment of the first Norman bishop of Dublin, John Comyn. The castle was founded on the Well associated with St. Colmcille and is prominently situated in the Ward River Valley Linear Park. The castle is unusual in that, with the perimetre of 305 meters, it is far larger than normal for an Irish Castle and was constructed in piecemeal fashion over a period of 400 years. As well as being the home of the Archbishops of Dublin, it is said that parliaments were held in the great hall of the castle. In 1583 Sir Henry Sydney, the Land Deputy, settled Dutch refugees in the Castle, who repaired and extended the dwelling. By 1641 Swords Castle was chosen as a rendezvous for the Anglo-Irish families of the Pale. Currently the castle is the only fortified residence of the Archbishop of Dublin to survive in a reasonable condition. As it stands at the moment Swords Castle presents a vivid snap-shot of 15th century life, comprising a gatehouse, apartments for knights, a chapel, banqueting hall, the all-important Archbishops apartments and two large towers, one of which was the home of the area's constable and his family. Swords Castle was lying idle for a number of years before it was bought from the Cobbe family by Dublin County Council in 1985. The castle and the surrounding lands were acquired for the provision of the Ward River Valley Regional Park. The story of the castle before was one of neglect. The Parks Department carried out a number of studies, including a conservation study of the entire area. They then undertook a tourism study before submitting a plan to Fingal County Council in early 1995. In March 1995 a plan for the phased restoration of the castle was approved by the Council and FAS, along with the parks Department, started the work shortly afterwards. The project is being sponsored by the Swords Castle Restoration Committee. The council commissioned a number of historical and archaeological studies of the castle and it environs with a view to its restoration as a major cultural, educational and tourist centre, similar to Malahide and Ardgillan Castles. The castle contains a tourism information centre at which visitors can find out more information about the castle and its history, is open from Monday to Friday. In the 10th Century the Round Tower was used as a look-out post and housed the bloody remains of King Brian Boru and his son Murrough after the famous Battle of Clontarf on their way to be buried in Armagh. During the course of the decisive battle the Irish king�s army had routed the Viking invaders and at one point captured their flag. The black raven featured on the flag remains the symbol of Fingal today. Indeed the area gets its name from the Viking words �Fionn Gall', meaning 'land of the fair haired stranger', the term for Vikings who had settled in the area from the 8th Century onwards. After the battle many of the defeated Vikings remained on as residents in the area enriching the local Gaelic traditions with their own indigenous crafts such as wood carving and turning, wrought iron working, pottery, sculpting and garment design. The tower gives an unrivaled view of Fingal as far as the Mountains of Mourne on a clear day. John Sweetman, the United Irishman and friend of Wolfe Tone, was buried in the shadow of the two towers. 9th Century Round Tower and13th Century Mediaeval Square / Norman Tower Carnegie Library Home of Swords Museum Fingal Heritage Group

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View the background - Keem Bay, Achill Island Home Ireland's islands "The general knowledge of time on the island depends, curiously enough, on the direction of the wind" Playwright John Millington Synge about the Aran Islands Aran Islands, County Galway It's not until you stand on the edge of one of Ireland's Aran islands that you really feel you're on the edge of the world. Ireland's islands offer something special: a get-away-from-it all atmosphere, a feeling of being somewhere unlike anywhere else in the world. From the incredible wind- and wave-battered coastlines to the genuine friendliness of the locals, each offers a different character and a clear, unspoiled beauty that seems to have a lasting effect on visitors. The Aran Islands sit off the west coast, surrounded by wild Atlantic. They have a romantic aura with stone walls, prehistoric forts, wind-battered coastlines and pristine beaches. They're also famous for the chunky Aran jumpers designed to battle the tumultuous winter weather. The craggy Skelligs rise pinnacle-like out of the Atlantic waters off County Kerry and are a UNESCO World Heritage site. As well as being a centre of wildlife; monks lived here in small beehive-shaped stone huts from the Early Christian Period, and you can still see the huts today. Bere Island in County Cork is an idyllic spot famous for dolphin and whale watching, while Rathlin Island's nature reserve in Antrim has the added novelty of being surrounded by more than 40 shipwrecks. We have lake islands too. Disembark on White Island in Lower Lough Erne to explore the ruins of the 12th century church and eight carved stone figures in the walls. Whether you're after clear white sand beaches or rugged mountains filled with sea birds, Ireland's islands have pretty much got it covered… and there's not a crowd in sight. Save this page to a Scrapbook: Ireland's counties and provinces The island of Ireland is made up of four provinces and 32 counties, and they all have their own unique charms and traditions Ireland's weather Not too hot and not too cold – you'll find Ireland's climate just right Ireland's plants Forty shades of green? Maybe, but when it comes to plant life in Ireland, there’s a whole lot more besides Ireland's wildlife Ireland's wildlife scene is buzzing. Getting close to it, though, needs no safari or special gear – in fact, it’s usually... Ireland's special landscapes Predictable? No chance… There are a few good reasons why Ireland is famous for its landscapes (and variety is just one... Ireland's weirdest landscapes So, you're probably familiar with the image of lush green valleys that appears on countless postcards of Ireland, but... Ireland's coastline Don't let the pale complexion fool you, Ireland is an island of dedicated beachgoers The people of Ireland Ireland's landscape causes jaws to drop. But what picks them up again, and gets them gabbing till all hours, are Ireland’s... About Ireland Travel essentials

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Las Vegas Casinos When you think of Las Vegas, you think of Las Vegas casinos. They've been glorified in films and on the small screen. And for good reason. They're everything you've been told and more. more... The lights. The sounds. The pulsating energy. You'll love every second of it.There are more games than ever. And if you're not sure you know what you're doing, the dealers are happy to help teach you. So go on. Let the cards, chips and dice fall where they may. Win more with progressive slots and multi-property jackpots. If you're looking for penny slots, they're just about everywhere. If you're playing for higher stakes, you'll have no trouble finding just the accommodations. Most casinos have a high-limit room where you can throw down bigger bucks. And if you're feeling especially big-time, resorts like Bellagio, Wynn and Aria will bring the game right to you, with tables and dealers dispatched right to your room. In the summer, you can swim right up to the tables and keep playing at Palms and Caesars Palace, among other Las Vegas casinos. Today, you can play blackjack just steps from a go-go dancer. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino and Planet Hollywood offer sections dedicated to aficionados of gaming, music and beautiful women. And the cocktail waitresses are as pretty as you've heard. What are you waiting for? The Las Vegas casinos are everything you've heard and even more. They're spacious, inviting, clean and ready to welcome you with open arms. Prepare for thrills, excitement and high energy when you belly up to the table or the slots. Be sure to visit the players' club desk to get the reward card. It will track your gaming and make sure you receive the most perks available. And you'll enjoy the rewards that keep rolling in visit after visit. Type Casino Only 31900 S. Las Vegas Blvd., Primm, NV

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Crowcombe Heathfield Crowcombe Heathfield Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 4PA Crowcombe Heathfield Station was built in 1862 when the line was opened and stands at the highest point on the line, just under 400ft. above the sea. The station is surrounded by lovely scenic countryside and a network of lanes, bridle ways and footpaths offering walking, cycling and horse riding. A leaflet (obtained from the stations) prepared jointly between Crowcombe Heathfield and Stogumber Stations shows the lanes and footpath routes in the area and there is a web site www.fochs.org.uk which is well worth a visit. The visual charm of the station and surroundings has caught the eye of several TV and film directors leading to scenes being shot at the station for "The Flockton Flyer", The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe", "Land Girls", and The Beatles film "A Hard Days Night". The station has a booking office and prices from this Station can be found on our Fares Pages. There is also a small shop and toilet facilities as well as a disabled persons accessable toilet on the station. During operating days the station is open for hot and cold drinks, cakes and famous "Bread Pudding" and you can be assured a warm welcome awaits you. On Gala days this is widened to include hot savoury snacks, soups and a coal fire to welcome you during the cold weather! Why not do the 'One Mile Walk'? Enjoy a very gentle and easy 1 mile circular walk from the station in either direction. The walk gives some lovely views of the line, �The Avenue� with its beech trees and crossed two railway bridges. The station is the ideal start/end point for a walk on the Quantock Hills or a cycle ride round Somerset�s country lanes. History of Crowcombe Heathfield Station The first sod on the original West Somerset Railway was lifted as part of the cutting at the tranquil wayside station which is a perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by, or for the more energetic to start or conclude a walk in the Quantock Hills. The station is not close to any major settlement and this has made it popular with film crews in the past. Sequences that feature Crowcombe Heathfield include Ringo Starr riding a bicycle down the platform in A Hard Days Night and in the opening sequence of Land Girls. The main station building dates from the 1860s whilst the wooden building on the opposite platform is a replacement for an earlier structure demolished by British Railways. Similarly the signal box dates from the preservation era. Its brick built base was built new by the West Somerset Railway whilst the wooden top comes from Ebbw Vale in South Wales. Please visit the Crowcombe Heathfield Station Website.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Stogumber Stogumber Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3TR Passengers can buy their tickets in the Refreshment Room (the old station office). Furthermore you can partake of one of the station�s now famous cream teas. On gala days bacon rolls, sausage rolls and pasties are always popular and in the colder weather tea and crumpets are served. Opened in May 2011 was the new waiting room. The Friends of Stogumber Station (FoSS) have been rebuilt the waiting room as closely to the original as is possible by the RAMs (restoration and Maintenance) team at Bishops Lydeard. So why not visit the station, enjoy a hot drink and some of the splendid food served by the cheerful station staff. Relax in the garden or simply soak up the old world charm. Stogumber is a picturesque but thriving village set in a valley between the Quantock and Brendon Hills. The main enterprise is agriculture and the village is surrounded by rolling farmland. The Parish comprises the village itself and several hamlets, including Vellow, Capton, Kingswood, Coleford Water and the "Vexfords�. The focal point of the village is the Square, which contains the pub shop and St. Mary�s Church, a large Norman church with an interesting William Morris style ceiling. The street leading up to the Square, High Street, is the most photographed part of the village, with its mix of colour-washed and thatched properties. History of Stogumber Station Since its construction in 1862 the station has seen many changes. Initially the small platform had a waiting room and signalbox while on the other side of the line there was sufficient space for a large goods shed and a spur which terminated at a cattle dock. The goods facilities fell into disuse by the 1950s and the dilapidated goods shed was demolished late in British Railways ownership. Also on the north side of the line was another small building serving as a goods lockup. This little building was constructed from the local red sandstone and was demolished before the railway was obtained by the WSR plc. The cattle dock had its bars and uprights cut away and the stable blocks which made the surface to the access ramp seem to have been �robbed out� many years ago. The signal box was demolished in the 1920s and was replaced by a ground frame which was removed later with the goods facilities in the 1960s. For a time Stogumber played host to a camping coach. Water for this coach was stored in a tank wagon that was replenished weekly via a Taunton train. However this last vestige of any sidings at SR was removed in the early 60s when the camping coach was removed. Stogumber�s buildings then fell into general disrepair and the waiting room, that was now considerably rotten, was demolished soon after the WSR plc took over.For a time Stogumber was managed by Harry Horn, the Station Master and a small group of volunteers known as the Friends of Stogumber. However time told and this band of volunteers dissipated into other railway work. Following the death of Harry in 2000, his wife Iris, carried on as Station Master and kept the station and its gardens in very good order. However Iris was not getting any younger and in 2009 she was admitted to hospital and the station team at Bishops Lydeard was asked, by the Company, to ensure that the station remained open. A small group of volunteers came together and Friends of Stogumber Station was reformed. Sadly Iris passed away in the autumn of 2009. Jenny Davidge is the Station Master. The fledgling FoSS started to grow almost as soon as it was created and it now stands at 34 members. There are 17 staff working on the station and between them they manage the buildings, gardens and platform. FoSS is also holding a large donation that will be used to finish off the inside of this building. There are plans to completely refurbish the cattle dock and open this area as a viewing gallery with disabled access so that visitors to the station can enjoy a cup of tea and watch the trains go by. Whilst on the subject of trains it will soon be seen that the stopping pattern for Stogumber will change for the galas. All down trains will stop but every other up train will pass straight through the station. From an operational view point this will save on coal as the heavy gala trains will not have to work very hard to get away from the station. The bonus for Stogumber will be that photographers and customers in the garden will be treated to the sight of trains working hard right through the station. The new viewing gallery on the cattle dock (when it is complete) will give an unrivalled view that will probably be one of the best on the whole line. Why not join the Friends of Stogumber Station (FoSS)? Visit the Stogumber Village Website.

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The Strip. Still the street of dreams. By bus. By helicopter. By day or by night. Touring the Las Vegas Strip is still an intoxicating, visually overwhelming experience.A Las Vegas Strip tour is on many a bucket list. And why not? This iconic, neon-lit street of dreams has fueled fantasies, TV melodramas and movie romances since the postwar generation got its first driver's license. more...Simply known as Las Vegas Boulevard until the mid-forties, legend has it the Strip was named by Los Angeles Police officer Guy McAfee after the City of Angel's fabled Sunset Strip.The Las Vegas Strip, though, is a four-mile (6.8 km) stretch, designated a scenic route and an all-American road. Many of the largest resorts in the world are located on the Strip. In fact, it's home to 15 of the world's 25 largest hotels.The Strip's dramatic architecture has been chronicled by academics and pop-culture aficionados alike. Architecture students still read "Learning from Las Vegas," a classic textbook of the genre. And noted author and cultural critic Tom Wolfe rhapsodized fondly of Strip hotel's dramatic lines, soaring swoops and neon-flecked parabolas.The first casino built on the old highway was the El Rancho Las Vegas, opening on April 3, 1941, with 63 rooms. It stood for almost 20 years before being destroyed by a fire in 1960. Its success inspired Las Vegas' first boom; construction of a second hotel, the Hotel Last Frontier, began in 1942. Organized crime figures, such as New York's Bugsy Siegel, took interest in the former cowboy town, leading to construction of the fabled Flamingo in 1946, followed by the Desert Inn in 1950.Back then, a newly mobile middle class ogled the Strip through the windows of Buicks and Edsels. The Edsels are gone, in favor of helicopters, buses and Segways. The ogling, though, has remained the same. Keyword Bright Lights City Tour Club Crawl Type: Party Bus

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Help▼ContentsSearchFAQSupportPortalsWatercoolerSuggestions Place:Northcott, Devon, England no watchers NameNorthcott TypeCivil parish Coordinates50.71°N 4.35°W Located inDevon, England (1844 - 1966) Also located inCornwall, England ( - 1844)Cornwall, England (1966 - ) See alsoStratton Hundred, Cornwall, Englandhundred in which it was locatedBlack Torrington Hundred, Devon, Englandhundred in which it was situatedBroadwoodwidger Rural, Devon, Englandrural district of which it was a part 1894-1966Launceston Rural, Cornwall, Englandrural district of which it was a part 1966-1974Torridge District, Devon, Englanddistrict municipality covering the area since 1974 source: Family History Library Catalog the following text is based on an article in Wikipedia Northcott is a small civil parish in the far west of Devon, England. It lies about seven miles south of the town of Holsworthy and, since 1974, forms part of the local government district of Torridge. It is bordered on the north by the parish of Luffincott and on the east and south by the parish of St. Giles-on-the-Heath. Its western border follows the River Tamar which forms the county boundary with Cornwall. In 2001 its population was 26, down from 60 in 1901. Whilst it is administered as a separate parish in Devon, for ecclesiastical purposes it is linked with the parish of Boyton across the River Tamar in Cornwall, and it has been transferred from one county to the other several times. Northcott was part of the Broadwoodwidger Rural District in Devon from 1894 until 1966 and part of the Launceston Rural District from 1966 until 1974. Momentarily, in 1966, it was part of Holsworthy Rural District in Devon because this was the rural district to which much of the rural district of Broadwoodwidger was originally moved. See also the article on the neighbouring parish of North Petherwin which has had a similar history. Boyton Mill is a stone building near the river that dates from the early 19th century and retains its machinery and an overshot waterwheel. [edit] Registration Districts Holsworthy Registration District (1837-1853) Launceston Registration District, Cornwall (1853-1936) Holsworthy Registration District (1936-1966) Current registration district not given in Brett Langston's list of Devon Registration Districts [edit] Research Tips Ordnance Survey Maps of England and Wales - Revised: Devonshire Northand Devonshire South illustrate the parish boundaries of Devon when rural districts were still in existence. The maps publication year is 1931. The maps blow up to show all the parishes and many of the small villages and hamlets. These maps are now downloadable for personal use. GENUKI has a new map feature on its individual Devon parish pages. Each parish page includes an outline map of parishes in the region of the one under inspection. By clicking on this map the user is taken to a blow-up of Historic Parishes of England and Wales: an Electronic Map of Boundaries before 1850 with a Gazetteer and Metadata [computer file] provided by R. J. P. Kain and R. R. Oliver of the History Data Service of Colchester, Essex (distributed by UK Data Archive). Devon County Council's Record Offices and Local Studies Libraries are being reorganized and amalgamated to form the Devon Heritage Services, comprising the Devon Heritage Centre (Exeter) and the North Devon Record Office (Barnstaple). These developments, which are described in Historical Records: A New Future for Devon's Heritage, do not affect the other major Devon archive, the Plymouth & West Devon Record Office, or the Local Studies Library, which are located in Plymouth and come under the Plymouth City Council. (Devon FHS report that Plymouth Record Office has just aquired new premises.) There is a guide entitled Which heritage centre or record office should I visit? which is provided to explain the organization further. Devon Family History Society Mailing address: PO Box 9, Exeter, EX2 6YP, United Kingdom. Specialized contacts for membership, publications, queries, etc. The society has branches in various parts of the county. It is the largest Family History Society in the United Kingdom. Devon has a Online Parish Clerk (OPC) Project. Only about half of the parishes have a volunteer contributing local data. For more information, consult the website, especially the list at the bottom of the homepage. GENUKI makes a great many suggestions as to other websites with worthwhile information about Devon as well as leading to a collection of 19th century descriptions of each of the ecclesiastical parishes. Devon is one of the counties on the GENUKI website that has recently (summer 2015) been updated. The maps described above are just one of the innovations. The FamilySearch Wiki provides a similar information service to GENUKI which may be more up-to-date. An index of parishes leads to notes and references for each parish. A Vision of Britain through Time has organization charts of the hierarchies of parishes within hundreds, registration districts and rural and urban districts of the 20th century excerpts from a gazetteer of circa 1870 outlining individual towns and parishes reviews of population through the time period 1800-1960 Brett Langston's list of Devon Registration Districts and parishes within each registration district from 1837 to the present can indicate where to find details of civil registration entries since the process began in England. More local sources can often be found by referring to "What Links Here" in the column on the left. This page uses content from the English Wikipedia. The original content was at Northcott. The list of authors can be seen in the page history. As with WeRelate, the content of Wikipedia is available under the Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License. Retrieved from "http://www.werelate.org/wiki/Place:Northcott%2C_Devon%2C_England" Categories: Devon, England | Northcott, Devon, England | Stratton Hundred, Cornwall, England | Black Torrington Hundred, Devon, England | Broadwoodwidger Rural, Devon, England | Launceston Rural, Cornwall, England | Cornwall, England | Torridge District, Devon, England Don't want ads? This page was last modified 10:05, 18 July 2015.

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A History of San Francisco in its Food San Francisco is a beacon of gastronomic delight revered by first-time visitors, longtime residents, and blog-obsessed foodies. Through menus, historic photos, ephemera and cookbooks, drawn from San Francisco Public Library collections, along with selected loans from institutions and individuals, the Library’s new exhibition, San Francisco Eats, focuses on the restaurants, street vendors, and recipes that have characterized the City from the Gold Rush through Slow Food. San Francisco Eats is on view December 11, 2010 through March 20, 2011, in the San Francisco Main Library’s Jewett and Skylight Galleries, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco. The exhibition strives to highlight the major ethnic groups and food trends that led to the City’s recognition as the nation’s culinary pacesetter and explores three themes: immigration, geography and tourism. The exhibition looks at how Spanish and subsequent immigrants to the region brought new ways of eating, but everything changed with the discovery of gold in the Sierra. Newly rich Forty-niners treated themselves to good food in San Francisco, and the City’s reputa­tion for serious eating never waned. Seeking freedom, fortune, and adventure, immigrants fostered an overall atmosphere of culinary exploration. Whether from Saigon or Seattle, newcomers diversify the food supply. The City’s geography is also a focal point of the exhibition, as the compact 46.7 square miles of San Francisco has long enabled travel between neighborhoods and inspired adventurous eating. Residents are happy to stand in line for the next taste sensation, from crème brûlée to Korean fish tacos served from a roaming food truck. Another key point is how San Francisco’s year round tourism, including inbound and outbound travelers, adds to the exuberant food culture. Visitors come to San Francisco for adventures in food, signature dishes and new and iconic restaurants. The exhibition also reflects San Francisco’s food-obsessed culture through the longevity of many restaurants, a handful of which have celebrated their 100th birthdays, as well as the constant churning of new eateries. Many of the City’s restaurants have continued to survive due to the persistence of local owners, individuals and families. Most of these restaurants are homegrown, reflecting the heart of the City, while others cater to the Michelin crowd, achieving the status of internationally renowned eateries. From the earliest menu, dated December 27, 1849 for Ward House, to the September 22, 2010 Slanted Door menu, these and other objects represent the richness and diversity of over 150 years of food history and culture in San Francisco. Library Programs for San Francisco Eats Opening Program: Food for Thought – A lively panel discussion about how food is talked about in San Francisco. Panelists include Joey Altman, author, chef and host of the food-television magazine show, Bay Café; Gene Burns of KGO Radio’s Dining Around with Gene Burns; Sheila Himmel, guest curator of San Francisco Eats; Patricia Unterman, chef, author and owner of Hayes Street Grill; and Melanie Wong, food blogger for Chow­Hound. December 11, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m., Koret Auditorium, Main Library. For a list of all related programs please visit sfpl.org/sfeats. Images are available upon request. 查看完整網站 | 青少年 | 兒童Copyright © 2002-2015 San Francisco Public Library. All rights reserved.

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St. Martin in the Wall Church Old Town, Prague 1 St. Martin in the Wall ChurchMartinska 8, Old Town, Prague 1Czech Republic Metro station: Mustek (lines A & B) Tram stop: Narodni trida (trams 6, 9, 18, 22) - Wenceslas Square- Old Town Square- V Zatisi Wine Restaurant- Made in Japan Sushi Restaurant St. Martin in the Wall Church is an ancient, beautifully preserved church set amongst the winding back streets and quaint buildings of the Old Town. It is located just a few minutes walk from both the Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square.St. Martin in the Wall Church was built in the Romanesque style from 1178-1187 in the settlement of Ujezd, which in those days extended to this area. Shortly after the church was dedicated to St. Martin, the settlement was renamed Ujezd of St. Martin.When the Old Town walls were built in the 13th century, Ujezd of St. Martin was divided in two. The larger part was left outside the walls and later became part of the New Town. The smaller part together with the church became part of the Old Town. The south wall of the church backed onto the Old Town wall, hence the name St. Martin in the Wall.The original church had just one nave, which has been preserved in the present nave along with other Romanesque features.In the 14th and 15th centuries the church was reconstructed in the Gothic style, which remains to this day. The nave was elevated and newly vaulted, and the whole church enlarged.Between 1360-1370 the Presbyterian gained a groined vault, which is said to be one of the oldest of its kind in the Czech Republic. The groins of the vault rise from a bracket decorated with masks. The coping stones are decorated with a rose and star.In 1414 a Mr M. Jakoubek from Stř�bro served the altar sacrament in both kinds to laymen for the first time. In the following years, the chalice used became the symbol of the Hussite revolution.The Gothic reconstruction of St. Martin in the Wall was completed in 1488, sponsored by the Utraquist bourgeois Holec family. Their coat of arms, a hook, can be seen in several places around the church.St. Martin has now been restored to its original splendour. Aside from Sunday worship, it only opens for classical concerts. The excellent acoustics of the church and the historic setting make these events well worth attending.During the winter the interior of the church is heated, but it is advisable to wear warm clothing for the concerts.For concert listings and to book tickets for St. Martin in the Wall Church: Prague concerts. St. Martin in the Wall Church in Prague

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AN AFTERNOON IN VEVEY Two weeks ago, during our holidays, we had some "business" to do around the Lavaux, so as we were close to Vevey we decided to go there, walk a bit around town and the lakeside, and have lunch before taking the train back home...Vevey is a cute little town in the canton Vaud, on the North shore of Lake Léman. It is situated between the cities of Lausanne and Montreux. This area was already inhabited around 2000 BC and remains of piloti were found there. It's Roman name was Viviscus and the ancient Greek astronomer and philosopher Ptolemy called it Ouikos. During the Middle Ages it was a station on the Via Francigena road that linked Rome to Canterbury. Later it was ruled by the bishopry of Lausanne and the Blonay family. After the Vaud Revolution in 1798, Vevey lived a period of prosperity and in the 19th century mechanical construction (ateliers mécaniques de Vevey), food (Nestlé - yuck!) and tobacco (Rinsoz & Ormond) industries were built in the area.The old town is very pretty with it's quaint and colorful buildings and narrow alleys, and the lakeside offers on of the most gorgeously breathtaking (fully south facing) views on the surrounding Alps. It is impossible to admire the landscapes without having a gaping mouth and being amazed!

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National Wildlife Refuge System NWRS Home Mission and Guiding Principles FAQ and Fact Sheets Fun on Wildlife Refuges Refuge Reports Conservation Heroes Videos/Audio/Images Realty Activities Federal Duck Stamp Small Wetlands Program Annual Lands Report Recent Refuges Regional and Other Agency Programs Comprehensive Conservation Plans Observation/Cultural Resources/Trails Education/Interpretation Permits and Passes Wildlife & Habitat Management Habitat Wilderness and Special Places Endangered Species Coastal and Marine Resources Natural Resource Program Center Policies & Budget Refuge System Policies Policy and Directives Management Everglades Headwaters Established as Refuge System’s 556th Unit An eastern meadowlark perches on Buck Island Ranch within the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area in Florida. Credit: Carlton Ward Jr./CarltonWard.com As part of President Obama’s America’s Great Outdoors initiative, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar on Jan. 18 accepted the first donation of land in south–central Florida to establish the Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area—conserving one of the last remaining grassland and longleaf pine savanna landscapes in eastern North America. The new refuge and conservation area—the 556th unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System—is being established with the support of local ranchers, farmers and landowners. They are working cooperatively with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to conserve the wildlife values on their lands while retaining their right to raise livestock or crops, an approach championed by the Obama administration. If fully realized, the refuge and conservation area will span 150,000 acres north of Lake Okeechobee. Two–thirds of the acreage, or 100,000 acres, will be protected through conservation easements purchased from willing sellers. With easements, private landowners retain ownership of their land, as well as the ability to continue farming or ranching the land. The easements would ensure the land could not be subdivided or developed. “This is an outstanding example of the 21st century approach to conservation envisioned by President Obama when he unveiled his America’s Great Outdoors initiative last year,” Salazar said at the time of the announcement. “Working in close partnership with landowners, we are taking a major step to safeguard the long–term health of the Everglades in the Kissimmee Valley, while ensuring the area’s ranching and farming heritage and economy remain strong. Just as we have done in Kansas, Montana and the Dakotas, our locally driven, cooperative approach to conserving the Everglades Headwaters will help grow a robust outdoor recreation economy for central Florida, while preserving ranchers’ rights to live off the land.” The Service is working with ranchers and other private landowners, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and other state agencies, conservation organizations, users’ groups, Native American tribes and federal agencies in creating the new refuge and conservation area. “We are inspired by the excellent conservation opportunities that exist here as a result of the efforts of our ranching community to protect working lands across generations,” said Service Director Dan Ashe. “The extraordinary vision of our many partners will help protect significant wildlife species while supporting a way of life that is vital to our citizens. This effort will restore wetlands in the headwaters area, preserve working ranches, and support a healthy environment for central and south Florida, as well as increase opportunities to hunt, fish, hike, bird–watch and learn about the importance of this landscape.” The establishment of the new refuge and conservation area is one of a series of conservation projects under the Obama administration that works locally and collaboratively to conserve vital habitat on working landscapes. These include: Lightsey Ranch in Florida is within the acquisition boundary of Everglades Headwaters National Wildlife Refuge and Conservation Area. Credit: Carlton Ward Jr./CarltonWard. The million–acre Flint Hills Legacy Conservation Area in Kansas—the first new unit of the Refuge System authorized under the Obama administration, which will help maintain the integrity of tallgrass prairie wildlife habitat, stream water quality and the agricultural heritage of the Flint Hills. The Dakota Grassland Conservation Area, which will conserve prairie landscapes, wildlife resources and working lands in the Prairie Pothole Region, an area that supports more than half of the nation’s migratory waterfowl. The successful community–based conservation initiatives taking place in the Crown of the Continent, a vast and intact landscape that includes portions of northwestern Montana as well as British Columbia and Alberta. The Everglades, which receives water from the Kissimmee River Valley, will benefit from the conservation and restoration of its headwaters through enhanced water quality, quantity and storage. Additional details about the Everglades Headwaters Refuge and Conservation Area are at http://www.fws.gov/southeast/evergladesheadwaters/. Refuge Update March/April 2012

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Calendar | Abraham Lincoln Tourism Bureau of Logan County Remembering a civil rights milestone Lincoln Home and Old State Capitol to commemorate 50th Anniversary of Civil Rights Act Send a link to a friend Share [June 26, 2014] SPRINGFIELD � The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency and the Lincoln Home National Historic Site are partnering to present a series of five programs honoring the 50th Anniversary of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The first program will take place on Thursday, June 5, with a new program being held every week through the anniversary on Wednesday, July 2. On Thursday, June 5, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host a panel discussion of highly regarded scholars from a variety of academic specialties who will bring their perspectives on the importance of the Civil Rights act and its connections to the earlier Civil War and Reconstruction eras. Panelists include Matthew Holden, Jr., the Wepner Distinguished Professor in Political Science at the University of Illinois Springfield, and author of The White Man�s Burden; David Joens, Director of the Illinois State Archives and author of From Slave to State Legislator: John W. E. Thomas, Illinois' First African American Legislator; and, Angela Winand, Curatorial Assistant at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum who is also working on a study of representations of race and gender in the virtual world of Second Life. Samuel P. Wheeler, Historian at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, will serve as moderator. On Thursday, June 12, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host acclaimed Civil Rights scholar and author Yohuru Williams who will present �In the Shadow of Lincoln: The Civil War and the Long Civil Rights Movement.� Dr. Williams is the History Department Chair and the Director of Black Studies at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut and is also Chief Historian for the Jackie Robinson Foundation and Museum in New York, New York. Professor Williams is the author of Black Politics/White Power: Civil Rights, Black Power; Black Panthers in New Haven; and, Teaching U.S. History Beyond the Textbook: Six Investigative Strategies, Grades 5-12. Dr. Williams is also a founder of Yohuru Williams & Associates, a consulting firm specializing in strategic research, dynamic support and tactical assistance for non-profit, for-profit and educational organizations. On Thursday, June 19, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Lincoln Home National Historic Site will host author Clay Risen. Mr. Risen is the author of the recently published and acclaimed The Bill of the Century: The Epic Battle for the Civil Rights Act. He is also an editor at The New York Times op-ed section. Prior to that Mr. Risen was an assistant editor at The New Republic and the founding managing editor of the noted quarterly Democracy: A Journal of Ideas. His recent freelance work has appeared in such journals as The Atlantic, Smithsonian, and The Washington Post. Mr. Risen is also the author of A Nation on Fire: America in the Wake of the King Assassination and American Whiskey, Bourbon and Rye: A Guide to the Nation�s Favorite Spirit. [to top of second column] On Thursday, June 26, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the Old State Capitol State Historic Site will be the venue for a dramatic portrayal of the Civil War to Civil Rights struggle as actors present the story of freedom through the perspectives of Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King, Jr. Acclaimed Lincoln actor Fritz Klein will portray Abraham Lincoln and tell the story of the struggle to bring freedom to a nation torn apart by Civil War. Celebrated King actor Jim Lucas will pick up the drama as he presents an impactful powerful portrayal of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and conveys King�s dedication to continue the nation�s fight for freedom through the powerful words of King�s speeches. On Wednesday, July 2, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., the 50th anniversary date of the enactment of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Old State Capitol State Historic Site will host a program that will commemorate the historic legislation. A variety of special guests and dignitaries will reflect on the landmark legislation and will recount their personal stories in their fight for Civil Rights, including United States Attorney James A. Lewis. The program will also include musical presentations inspired by the long Civil War to Civil Rights struggles. [Text received; CHRIS WILLIS, ILLINOIS HISTORIC PRESERVATION AGENCY] < Tourism index

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Where is Tusayan? The Town of Tusayan is located at the entrance to Grand Canyon National Park at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. It is on State Route 64 about 50 miles north of Interstate 40. What is there to see and do in Tusayan? The Town is full of hotels, restaurants and small shops to serve the visitors to the National Park. Check out information on these businesses at the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce website at www.grandcanyonchamber.org How do I find out about jobs in Tusayan? To learn about job opportunities, you will need to contact the individual businesses. You can find many of their email addresses and phone numbers at the Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce website. What is around Tusayan? Most people visit Tusayan on their way to and from Grand Canyon National Park. But the Town is surrounded by the Kaibab National Forest. Many activities are allowed in the National Forest. You can learn more at www.fs.usda.gov Who lives in Tusayan? There are about 600 people living in the Town of Tusayan and nearly all of them work for the National Park, National Forest Services, the water companies, sanitary district, the airport, and the many hotels, restaurants and shops in the town. Quite a few people who work in Tusayan commute from surrounding areas. What is housing like in Tusayan? Today there is very little housing available, and nearly all of what does exist is provided by the businesses for their workers. However, there are owners of property in the Town starting to plan new development that will include housing. Is there a school in Tusayan? Yes, there has been a school here since 1911 to serve the children of people who work in and around the National Park. The school today serves about 300 kids in grades K-12. You can learn more at their website at www.grandcanyonschool.org Are there any clubs or charities in Tusayan? Yes, there is the Grand Canyon Rotary Club that meets at noon every Thursday at the Thunderbird Lodge in the Grand Canyon National Park. It has the best view of any Rotary lunch meeting in the world. To learn more, visit Rotary on the Rim's website. There is also an American Legion Post 42. To learn more about it, visit www.grandcanyonpost42.org. Town of Tusayan, PO Box 709, 845 Mustang Drive, Tusayan, Arizona, 86023 | Copyright 2011, Town of Tusayan, all rights reserved. Site design: Undersubtone Graphic Design and Audio Production

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Rail Travel Alerts UK Trains European Trains Eurotunnel Ski Trains Around UK Travel from Exeter to Durham by train Book in advance and save £’s versus standard walk on fares Exeter Durham Train At direct rail we’re completely impartial and our aim is to help you find the best fare for your Exeter to Durham rail journey, quickly, securely and hassle free. Fare types can sometimes come across a bit confusing but fear not, we make it simple for you to view the best ticket type for the journey between Exeter and Durham. Your Exeter to Durham train ticket is just a few clicks away! Enter your details into our search box and hit the get train times and tickets button. About Exeter Exeter is a city located in Devon in south west England and is the country town of Devon and home to Devon County Council. The city lies in the River Exe and is roughly 40 miles to the north east of Plymouth and 70 miles to the south west of Bristol. The city can trace its origins back to at least Roman times where it was the most south westerly Roman fortified settlement in Britain. The city's Cathedral was founded in the 12th century and became Anglican at the time of the 16th century Reformation.The city is excellent transport connections which includes Exeter St Davids railway station, Exeter Central railway station, Exeter International Airport and the M5 motorway.Exeter has excellent shopping facilities with the High Street being devoted to national chains. Connected to the High Street are three different areas that offer visitors a more varied experience. These are Princesshay has a large number of independent shops and national chains. The Guildhall Shopping Centre has a mixture of national and local stores and finally the Harlequins Centre accommodates many smaller businesses. Smaller streets off the High Street such as Gandy Street also offer a range of independent shops. About Durham The city of Durham is located in the north east of England in the district of County Durham. The city is home to the iconic Durham Cathedral and Castle UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city is at the heart of a region that has amazing countryside and a breathtaking coastline. Visitors to the city can explore the tranquility of the Durham Dales, the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, High Force waterfall and the Durham Heritage Coast. In the city you can take in the city's history at the Beamish Museum and Locomotion: The National Railway Museum at Shildon which is home of the first ever steam hauled passenger train which operated during the opening ceremony of the Stockton and Darlington Railway in 1825. When it's time to relax take a stroll through the city's cobbled streets and stop off at one of the city's many restaurants, pubs and coffee shops. Look out for the TasteDurham mark, a sign of great food and service proudly displayed at over forty five eateries across the county. Finally, if you crave culture, the Gala Theatre runs a year-round programme of exciting performances. Alternatively, if you prefer sports head to the Emirates Durham International Cricket Ground. Follow these links for more information: Exeter Train Tickets Trains to Durham Train Times Train Operators © Directrail.com, a brand of Direct Ferries Ltd - all rights reserved.

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Valley of Fire brings the drama. Valley of Fire State Park is one of the places Southern Nevadans are most proud of - it's as spectacular during the day as the Strip is at night. more...Whether you've been there or not, you've likely seen it dozens of times. Its vivid red formations have proven irresistible for photographers and movie directors alike; a scene-stealing backdrop for countless films and TV commercials. Valley of Fire's spectacular red rocks have even doubled for Mars in numerous sci-fi flicks.The movies first came to Valley of Fire in 1966, when Burt Lancaster and Lee Marvin rolled in to shoot The Professionals. In the mid-'90s, it was here that Star Trek's Captain Kirk fell to his death, with Lake Mead clearly visible in the background.More recently, Michael Bay's Transformers filmed a scene where the autobots are driving along the valley with other military vehicles during sunset. And even the video game "Need for Speed: The Run," features a pivotal scene shot here.Valley of Fire State Park is the oldest state park in Nevada and was designated a National Natural Landmark in 1968. It derives its name from red sandstone formations, formed from great, shifting sand dunes during the age of dinosaurs, 150 million years ago. These bright, red features were often said to appear almost "on fire," especially at sunrise or sunset.As far as tours, Valley of Fire adventures run the gamut: You can hike, ride the bus or even see much of its beauty from your car. So whether you're driving or hiking, Valley of Fire knows how to bring the drama. Keyword BobCat Off Road Tours Location: Red Rock,Valley of Fire,Other BobCat Tours is a great Hummer 4X4 Off Road scenic adventure tour experience. These tours are perfect for travelers, families with children, grandparents, newlyweds and corpo... More

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For ApplicantsWhy Israel? Home | The Masa Israel Experience | Israel 101 Israel 101 To help you prepare for your journey, use the Israel 101: A Guide for Masa Israel Participants filled with information about local resources to familiarize yourself with Israel, the land, and its people. Hebrew and Arabic are the two official languages of Israel. English is widely spoken and understood; in major cities most street and business signs are in English, as well as in Hebrew or Arabic. Highway signs are generally trilingual: Hebrew, English, and Arabic. The electric current used in Israel is 220 volts AC (50 cycles). If you bring an electronic product of 110 volts or other voltage, you must use a proper transformer to convert the current. You can buy 220 volt equipment in Israel in special shops. Sockets are designed to accept plugs with either two or three round prongs. If your appliance doesn't have the right plug, you can buy a plug adapter in Israel quite easily. Embassies & Consulates: The American Embassy in Tel Aviv is at 71 Ha-Yarkon St. (tel. 03/519-7575). The American Consulate-General in Jerusalem is at 14 David Flusser St. (tel. 02/630-4000). The Australian Embassy in Tel Aviv is at 37 Shaul Ha-Melekh St. (tel. 03/695-0451). The New Zealand Embassy in Tel Aviv is at 3 Daniel Frish St. (tel. 03/695-6622). The British Embassy in Tel Aviv is at 192 Ha-Yarkon St. (tel. 03/725-1222). The British Consulate-General in East Jerusalem is in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood at 19 Nashashibi St. (tel. 02/671-7724 or 02/541-4100). The Canadian Embassy in Tel Aviv is at 3 Nirim St. (tel. 03/636-3300). The South African Embassy in Ramat Gan is at 12a Abba Hillel Silver St. (tel. 03/525 2566) For a list of other countries' embassies and consulates, visit the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs website. Drinking Laws The legal age for the purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages is 18. Proof of age is required at bars, clubs, and restaurants, so it's always a good idea to bring ID when you go out. Beer is available in most Israeli grocery stores and bodegas. There are no mandatory closing times for bars or clubs in Israel. Getting Around Tel Aviv is the rail hub of Israel. A rail line along the Mediterranean coast connects Tel Aviv to Haifa and Nahariya in the north. A second line connects Tel Aviv to Ben-Gurion Airport. A third goes from Tel Aviv to Beersheva. A fourth line goes from Tel Aviv to the western outskirts of Jerusalem. Service along the coast is fast and frequent. The Beersheva and Jerusalem lines are slow and less frequent. There is service at least every hour from Ben-Gurion Airport to Tel Aviv from around 5:45am to around 11pm. Visit Israel Railways for current schedules, routes, and prices. Trains do not run on Shabbat. Inter-city buses are the fastest and easiest way to travel between major cities. Buses between Jerusalem, Haifa, and Tel Aviv depart frequently. Visit Otobusim for information about all of Israel’s bus companies (including Egged and Dan, its largest) and to plan a trip within your city or around the country. By Sherut A sherut (shared taxi van) is a good way to travel between Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, between Tel Aviv and Haifa, and between Ben-Gurion Airport and any major city. Sheruts leave as fast as they fill up. Sherut fares are a fraction less than bus fares. Israel’s Regions in Brief Jerusalem, Israel’s capital city, is where East meets West and modern meets ancient. The city has many populations, including Jewish and Arab; religious and nonreligious. The Old City of Jerusalem, a World Heritage Site, contains the great holy places of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam -- the Temple Mount with the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque, the Western Wall, and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. Highlights of modern Jerusalem include the Israel Museum, which houses the Dead Sea Scrolls, and Yad VaShem, Israel’s Holocaust Memorial and Museum. Tel Aviv is at the center of Israel’s largest metropolitan area and cultural center. Full of energy, it has great cafes, hot bars and clubs, perfect beaches, and three inventive museums: the Diaspora Museum, the Eretz Israel Museum, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. The Dead Sea Area The Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth, makes for a weekend trip into the Negev and Judean deserts. Float in the salty water and coat yourself with the mineral-heavy mud. The Fortress of Masada, the most dramatic archaeological site in the country, is perched on a plateau above the Dead Sea. It was here that the last Jewish resisters against Rome committed suicide rather than surrender. Visit the Ein Gedi oasis for beautiful hiking and desert animals. The Negev The southern part of Israel (nearly two-thirds of the country) is desert and semidesert; it contains beautiful nature reserves, and is great for hiking and nature tours. Long famous for its coral reef and laid-back snorkeling and diving, the resort town of Eilat, at the southern tip of the Negev, is a world unto itself. Haifa Israel's third major city, Haifa is quite different from Jerusalem or Tel Aviv. It is a business and industrial city, but it's so beautifully laid out on a stepped mountain overlooking the harbor that it's quite memorable. Haifa makes a great urban base for exploring the northwestern part of the country. The Galilee Israel's northern region is lovely countryside, with forested mountains and olive groves dotted with Arab cities and towns, kibbutzim, and the remains of ancient cities, synagogues, and churches. At the heart of the Galilee is the Kinneret (Sea of Galillee). The Galilee offers great hiking and nature trails. About.com Guide to the Jewish Holidays Use this site to find basic, comprehensive and helpful information about the Jewish festivals and holidays. Jewish holiday calendars for upcoming years are also provided. Ecotourism Israel Israel is located at the crossroad of three continents – Asia, Africa, and Europe – and is rich and diverse in natural and cultural attractions. This site provides valuable information about sustainable tourism in Israel. GoIsrael Established by the Israel Ministry of Tourism, this site provides comprehensive information covering everything you need to know about visiting Israel. It includes maps of Israel, suggested itineraries for seeing the country, arts and business, healthcare and more. Habama (Hebrew) Established in 2000, Habama is the local guide to cultural events around the country, the only one that covers all aspects of performing arts: theater, dance, music, classical music, opera, cinema, children's concerts, shows and various entertainment and cultural events. Israel Nature and Parks Authority This site provides information about Israel’s parks and nature reserves, world heritage sites, and more. Morfix Dictionary Morfix Dictionary is an online Hebrew-English and English-Hebrew dictionary, providing exact translations for tens of thousands of words and phrases, and incorporating morphological analyses in both languages. Telalivit Telalivit is a localised online social network and information hub to connect you to events and projects in Tel Aviv. Time Out Israel Digital guide to events and outings in Israel Israeli News Sources Times of Israel Ynet News Quick Links: Maps of Israel Find a program Talk to an alum Print

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A Plant Fanatic In Hawaii A Historic Site called Puukohola at Sunset The campsite I visited recently is located close to a national historic site (strange to think there would be national landmarks here). The site is called Puukohola, it is a set of three heiau’s or temples that the early Hawaiians used to gather together, prayed and perform human sacrifices to appease their local dieties which were mostly gods of war, of the harvests and of the ocean. These heiau’s were also significant because the main chef of Hawaii island named Kamehameha was the first ruler to unify all the disparate island nations of Hawaii into a unified whole. A prophecy from a kahuna (priest) advised Kamehameha that if he built this large temple to honor his local diety Ku (the god of war) he will be the first ruler to unite all the warring islands of Hawaii. This effort was no small part to build a large temple due to the fact that it is made entirely of smooth stones which were only available some 20 miles west of the island. An entire sea of laborers were required (in fact the entire population including the chief) and formed a human chain twenty mile long handing rocks from on hand to another and then build an edifice in less than a year and completed in 1791. All through the building efforts, other local chiefs from neighboring islands hearing that a large temple was going to be built and knew of this significant omen, banded together to attack Kamehameha during this crucial stage. Kamehameha crushed these armies and also his main rival on Hawaii island who knew that his own death would proficised this outcome, he willingly submitted himself to Kamehameha during the celebration of the temples completion, and his body and his chiefs were consecrated at the temple as an offering to their god Ku and eventually Kamehameha ruled all of the Hawaiian islands as a unified whole. His legacy lives in these monuments and other temples around Hawaii island which attribute this king as a significant leader to Hawaii and fulfilling a great destiny. An annual celebration for King Kamehameha day is celebrated throughout Hawaii to recognize this great leader with amazing garlands of beautiful and scented flowers around his statue and hulas from various dancing troupes are performed and chanted in his honor.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Bishops Lydeard Bishops Lydeard Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3RU Bishops Lydeard Station is the southern terminus of the West Somerset Railway. It is four miles from the County town of Taunton and the M5 Motorway (Junction 25). Please be aware that there is a maximum height barrier so access to the car park is for vehicles under 2.1 metres. Bishops Lydeard Station has a booking office and sells the full range of West Somerset Railway tickets. Please see the Fares Pages to find out more about fares from this station. The station has toilets, with facilities for disabled passengers and baby changing rooms. There is a large free car park and coach parking is available. The Gauge Museum on Platform 1 has many items of local rail interest and shows how the railway affected the people who worked on and used the line. The Museum also contains a working model railway open normally at weekends and Galas. Platform 1 is also home to the Taunton Model Railway Group whose layout, Bath Green Park, is intricately detailed and can be viewed when it is open on Gala days. On Platform 2 you will find the station shop and the Whistle-Stop Cafe, adjacent to the Signalbox, selling a comprehensive range of model railway equipment old and new, books and other souvenirs. The Whistle-Stop Cafe sells hot and cold snack items as well as a soft drinks and sweets. The village of Bishops Lydeard is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills and is about five minutes walking from the station. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at. Further up the road into the village is Mill Lane which, if followed, takes you to the village watermill which has been spendidly restored. Bishops Lydeard Mill welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 30th May to 30th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) and Saturdays in August between 11.30am - 4pm. The mill is home to a working water wheel, the wheelwright�s shop and the blacksmith�s shop. Once back on the main road further into the village is the Bird in the Hand Pub offering food and drink, garden and a children�s play area. Alongside the pub is a small craft shop. The Village Church is the very impressive St. Mary the Virgin and the earliest part dates from the 14th Century. There are some beautiful wood carvings in the church and the village charter from 1291 can be viewed. As you make your way from the station towards the village you will find the Lethbridge Arms, an old established inn, which offers food and drink including real ales in a number of rooms. The large wall in the car park is of historical interest as having been built for the playing of Fives, a Somerset game which was once very popular but which has now died out. A Fives Wall in West Somerset is unusual as the most popular area for the game was the south of the county. Near the church is a fascinating relic of the tram system in Taunton, a post that supported the electric wires, now in use as a lamp standard. The trams were closed in the 1920�s and no one is really sure how it got there. Other local attractions include Cedar Falls Health Farm and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. History of Bishops Lydeard Station The station, opened with the original Taunton to Watchet Line in 1862 and originally had only the main building, Goods shed and the Station Masters House (opposite the Shop on Platform 2 - it is now let out as a holiday home) until the Great Western Railway added the other platform and Signalbox in 1906. The station is home to the West Somerset Railway Association, the supporting charitable body of the Railway. Please visit the West Somerset Railway Association Web Site for further information.

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Transport › Cruises NTSB Questions Real-World Responses to Cruise Disasters Hannah Sampson, Miami Herald Cruising is one of the safer ways to travel, but the NTSB wants to make sure that’s because of training and procedures, not luck. — Jason Clampet Register Now for Skift Global Forum Captain Francesco Schettino gestures as he stands on the Costa Concordia cruise liner at the Giglio harbour. Allesandro Bianchi / Reuters Presented with videos of evacuation simulations and descriptions of emergency response plans on Wednesday, the chairwoman of the National Transportation Safety Board had to ask: How would this work in real life? “It’s easy to talk about what the expectations are and how to be calm, but when something actually happens, that is the opportunity to understand if things worked as planned and designed,” said Deborah Hersman, the NTSB chair. During the second day of a forum focused on cruise ship safety, she pointed out that evacuation of the Costa Concordia, which ran aground off an Italian island in 2012, did not begin until the ship was already listing seriously. Most passengers managed to escape, some by lifeboats and life rafts and some by jumping into the water; 32 people died. “I think the question is: Do we have the capability to evacuate, launch and rescue the number of people that can be on a cruise ship?” she said. “The simulations are good, but we had a real-life scenario and things didn’t go as planned.” Intended to examine questions related to safety of the global cruise industry, the meeting on Wednesday touched on vessel operations, emergency response and corporate oversight. It followed discussions Tuesday that about fire safety, accident investigations and regulatory issues. Rai Caluori, executive vice president of fleet operations for Princess Cruises, described his cruise line’s emergency response center, which could swing into action for crises ranging from weather disruptions to collisions. “The critical part of our overall response is focused solely on safety of those on board and the impact on the environment,” he said, adding that financial concerns are not considered by the 12-person emergency team. “We believe that it’s very important that the responding team is under absolutely no commercial pressure whatsoever, and is free to take action based on what’s best for the ship and souls on board,” he said. The fleet captain for Royal Caribbean International, which operates the world’s largest cruise ships, described how the company has added technology over the past few years to better prepare for emergencies. Capt. Hernan Zini said the Miami-based cruise line uses an electronic system for gathering passengers in muster drills, which allows them to see whether people have checked in to the wrong station. Royal Caribbean also includes public address systems on life boats, more than 1,300 closed-circuit cameras on the larger ships and video screens on the bridge. Zini said the company is also exploring the idea of using radio frequency identification, which would read transponders embedded in cards carried by passengers and would allow faster handling of crowds. He and others insisted that larger ships, such as the 5,400-passenger Oasis of the Seas and Allure of the Seas, are actually safer than older and smaller ships because they have more areas that can be isolated in case of an emergency at sea. But as she wrapped up the first-ever NTSB forum on cruise safety, Hersman questioned whether the industry, regulators and investigators are truly prepared to handle a massive catastrophe at sea in an era of megaships. She acknowledged that of the more than 21 million passengers who go on a cruise every year, the vast majority return safely. “As we have said about other industries, the lack of a major accident is not an indication of safety,” Hersman said. (c)2014 The Miami Herald Visit The Miami Herald at www.miamiherald.com Passenger Safety in Bus Accidents Lags 15 Years After Recommendations for Improvements Tags: ntsb, safety Venezuela Agrees to Slowly Let Global Airlines Repatriate $3.8 Billion in Ticket Sales Travel Startup Smart Host Aims to Bring Flexible Pricing to Vacation Rentals

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What’s inn fashion Downtown and Brickell hotel projects now rival Miami Beach stalwarts By Alexander Britell Sam Nazarian As the greater Miami condominium market sees an unprecedented sales spree, the area’s hotel sector has experienced similar gains. And it’s not just the traditional vacation destination of Miami Beach that is thriving; downtown Miami is also reaping the benefits. The growth of downtown Miami’s hotel sector in the last two to three years has transformed an area once home to economy hotels into a legitimate competitor to Miami Beach and given Miami-Dade County not one, but two robust hotel markets. The volume of hotel transactions in greater Miami rose 154 percent in 2011 compared to the previous year, according to a report from Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels. In Miami Beach, rows of aging Art Deco classics and forgotten boutiques, from the former Peter Miller (now the Lennox) Hotel to Vikram Chatwal’s Dream South Beach, have been overhauled in recent years, helping to move forward a resurgence that began with the work of frontiersmen like André Balazs and Ian Schrager in the 1990s and early 2000s. “By the end of this year, the market will probably move to 2008 levels, which is pretty impressive,” said Bo Ashbel, who oversees the hospitality group at Aztec Group, a Miami-based investment banking firm. “The average daily rate has been very, very strong, and so far through July, the revenue per available room rose 8.9 percent.” Ashbel brokered the sale of the Fontainebleau Miami Beach in 2005, three years before it unveiled $1 billion in renovations. While the Morris Lapidus–designed resort underwent a series of financial troubles during the downturn, it was the hotel’s 2008 debut that reinforced Miami Beach as a destination. The Fontainebleau was one of the first of a series of city hotels that are either being completely demolished and built up anew (like Sam Nazarian’s SLS South Beach) or overhauled (like the Menin Group’s Shelborne South Beach). A number of big players have made an entry into Miami in the last two years, highlighted by a group of Starwood affiliates that purchased the Gansevoort South Beach on Collins Avenue, rebranding it as the Perry South Beach. Starwood plans a $100 million renovation project that is slated for completion in 2013. And in April, Man-Co purchased the Miami Beach Best Western for $50 million. The total sales volume in 2011 was $557 million. André Balazs and Viceroy Hotel So it’s only natural that the two hotels largely responsible for bringing hotel hype back to Miami Beach in the 1990s — the aforementioned Schrager’s Delano and the Raleigh, which represented Balazs’s first foray into South Beach, were both put on the block this summer. The Raleigh reportedly sold to David Edelstein, the developer of W South Beach, and his partners for about $55 million in August; the Delano is still for sale. “The Miami Beach hotel market has been extremely active,” said Lori Schumacher, a partner in the hotel practice at Miami law firm Bilzin Sumberg Baena Price & Axelrod. “Miami is a gateway city, so everyone wants to be there. And there’s limited supply, so the top hotels that are being snatched up are beachfront properties and the boutique luxury hotels.” And as Miami Beach has regained its status as a vacation destination — and a continued investment target — downtown Miami has become a hospitality hub, too, from the Viceroy Miami and JW Marriott Marquis to the newly opened, eco-conscious Hampton Inn in Brickell. Laurence Dubey, the general manager at the Viceroy, came to downtown Miami three years ago when the city’s downtown was, for all intents and purposes, a ghost town. “You’ve really seen growth in the downtown Brickell area that competes 100 percent with Miami Beach,” Dubey said. “Before, everyone would be referred to a hotel on the beach. Now with the Kimpton, the Four Seasons, the Marriott and us, [there are] luxury hotels that actually wanted to be based in downtown Brickell.” Brickell-downtown Miami is now the second-best-performing hotel submarket in Miami-Dade County (after Miami Beach), according to Ashbel. “Some can argue that probably the best hotels in Dade County are in Brickell and downtown,” he said. “There’s a great deal of interest and a great deal of demand in staying in Brickell — I think [Miami and Miami Beach] complement each other.”

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North Coast : Redwood National Park Get in By air Fees/Permits Do Visitor Centers Sleep Lodging Redwood National And State Parks [1] is a United States National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site that is located on the North Coast of the state of California. The park protects several groves of massive redwood trees, which can live for 2000 years, grow to heights of up to 367 feet, and be as wide as 22 feet at the base of the trunk. Created by Congress to protect lands adjacent to three California state parks (Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park, Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, and Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park) in 1968 with the creation of Redwood National Park. In 1994, the California Department of Parks and Recreation and the National Park Service agreed to jointly manage the four-park area for maximum resource protection. American Indians made their homes in the redwood forests for thousands of years before the arrival of Euro-Americans. They made their homes from split redwood planks and had considerable resources in the rich forests. Demand for lumber accelerated throughout th

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Trips / IEDNlab Guides and Trips Trips Mostnica Gorge + Voje Falls, Triglav National Park, Slovenia by IEDNlab on Sep 27, 2013 Stara Fužina, Slovenia Hiking | One of the most amazing hikes in the Triglav National Park is the hike through/along the Mostnica Gorge, which starts in Stara Fuzina.There´s a huge parking lot, which costs a little fee, as well as the gorge itself.If you come along in low season, you might get around paying, but anyway it´s absolutely worth it.You´ll cross several bridges through the forest and sometimes the gorge becomes insanely narrow. The water is crystal clear and... Tüchersfeld, Fränkische Schweiz by IEDNlab on Aug 17, 2013 Tüchersfeld, Bavaria, Germany Walking | If you want to get to the (nearly) highest point of Tüchersfeld to the top of the rock in the picture, from where you have a nice view over this little village, you´ll need to follow this path, which is very easy.Park your car at the small parking survey (top of the map).You can start the path from where you see the desciption sign. Lac d' O'o, Cascade du Lac d'Oô by IEDNlab on Jul 07, 2013 Gouaux-de-Larboust, Midi-Pyrénées, France The trip starts in reverse order in "Les Granges d ' Astau", where you easily can park your car or camper.Drive through Les Granges d ' Astau At the end there is a small hostel/restaurant (Auberge d ' Astau) with huge parking space.My track is a little bit different, than the common trail, as the usual way isn´t that spectacular. When climbing over the fence (where the trails begins) keep right (along the river).... Barranco Del Infierno, Tenerife by IEDNlab on Dec 15, 2012 Canary Islands, Spain The Barranco Del Infierno (Hell's Gorge) is a ravine located in the town of Adeje in the south of the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). A popular hiking trail leads through the ravine to the highest waterfall on Tenerife. Access to the gorge is controlled by a limitation on the number of daily visitors (actually 200 per day). The area is very important archaeologically, since there are hundreds of caves that were home... Masca Gorge, Tenerife by IEDNlab on Dec 23, 2012 Masca, Canary Islands, Spain Masca is a small mountain village on the island of Tenerife. The village is home to around 80 inhabitants. The village lies at an altitude of 600 m in the Teno mountains, which extend up to the northwesternmost point of Tenerife.High mountains surround the tiny village and there is a small peak near the village centre. Forests including cypresses and palm trees abound. The rocks and forests and a slope of about... Wailua Falls, Kauai by IEDNlab on Oct 28, 2011 Wailua Homesteads, Hawaii, United States DO NOT underestimate the short distance of r.a. 0.2 miles and 17min. for climbing down to the Wailua Falls. You need a bit stamina as most of the trail is more kinda climbing than hiking, but it´s definitely worth a try.The falls are absolute spectecular from down below.Especially when it´s raining (which makes the trail even harder), you can see double rainbows appearing, which is sooooo amazing :)Unfortunately all my photos are... Waialeale Falls Trail, Kauai by IEDNlab on Oct 27, 2011 Kapaa, Hawaii, United States These falls are a pretty much hidden kinda waterfall terrace.They are located in the Lihue-Koloa Forest Reserve and part of the numerous Waialeale Falls (Wai'ale'ale = "ripling waters").The hike is pretty easy, even if muddy, you´ll find the way without gps-device.I met some guys there, who used their body boards for using on one of those small rivers. There´s a rivertube which leads directly to the Waialeale Falls and as those guys told me,... Opaekaa Falls Hike, Kauai by IEDNlab on Oct 24, 2011 Wailua House Lots, Hawaii, United States Usually the falls are mostly seen from the viewpoint at Kuamoo Rd, but if you wanna get very close to the head of the fall, there´s a small distance hidden track, which has been covered by a fence and lots of branches.Coming from Wailua, just drive the Kuamoo Rd, pass the viewpoint and after 0.3 miles, there´s a small stop on the right side of the road. You can park your car here, but let me... Lava Trail, Chain Of Craters Road, Big Island by IEDNlab on Oct 21, 2011 Kalapana, Hawaii, United States We booked a Lava Tour at Big Island Outfitters with Chris Arruda, one very handsome, nice guy...kinda surfer dude;)We started very early in the morning at 3:45am and met Chris at a small church along the Chain Of Craters Road. At first he told us something about Hawaiis history, about the Lava field and his friends, whose houses have been destroyed by all the lava attacks.The tour itself took r.a. 4-5 hours, depending on your... Puako Petroglyphs Trail (Malama Trail), Big Island by IEDNlab on Oct 17, 2011 Lahuipuaa, Hawaii, United States The Puako Petroglyph Trail leads you to the petroglyph field, where you will come across one of world's largest collection of prehistoric rock cravings. You will find the trail head at the parking lot of Holoholokai Beach Park. The trail meanders through a field of jagged lava. At the edge of the lava, the trail enters into the Kiawe forest. (source: http://www.hikinginparadise.com)This trail is a very easy one - no problem with flipflops.On... Haleakala Sunrise, Scenic Drive, Maui by IEDNlab on Oct 14, 2011 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States Sightseeing | We stood up very early to arrive at the summit before the sunrise.The way is straight forward, so no difficulties, but take care to don´t drive too fast, we got catched by the police (at r.a. 3:30 am).The Haleakalā National Park is a United States national park located on the island of Maui in the state of Hawaiʻi. The park covers an area of 33,265 acres (134.62 km2) of which 19,270 acres... Hana Highway - Full Scenic Drive, Maui by IEDNlab on Oct 12, 2011 Paia, Hawaii, United States The Hāna Highway is a 68-mile (109 km) long stretch of Hawaii State Routes 36 and 360 which connects Kahului with the town of Hāna in east Maui. On the east after Kalepa bridge, Hana Highway continues to Kīpahulu as Route 31 (Piilani Highway), the first section of which is unofficially considered to be part of Hāna Highway. Although Hāna is only about 52 miles (84 km) from Kahului, it takes about... Aihualama Trail, Oahu by IEDNlab on Oct 08, 2011 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States After walking the 1.4 mile trail to the Manoa Falls, you´ll see the head of the Aihualama trail left hand side. At first it´ll be a little bit steep, you need to climb up some smaller rocks. The trail is moderate and straight forward through bamboo and beautiful rainforests and leads you to the top of Mt. Tantalus, with a spectacular view of the surrounding landscapes.Sometimes there´s a lot of mud and I did see... Manoa Falls, Oahu The 1.6 mile hike to Manoa Falls (and back) is moderate and straight forward through bamboo and beautiful rainforests. Sometimes there´s a lot of mud and I did see quite a few tourists with fliplops and children, walking this famous trail.The trail connects at its end to the Aihualama Trail which leads directly to the top of Mt. Tantalus (see my other trails).Directions (http://www.world-of-waterfalls.com/hawaii-manoa-falls.html)From the Honolulu/Waikiki area, travel north on University Avenue... Sacred Falls, Oahu by IEDNlab on Oct 08, 2011 Punalu‘u, Hawaii, United States The bottom 80ft drop of this 1100ft waterfall was once accessible along a trail leading to a swimming pool at the base of the falls where the last 80ft of the falls could be seen. Unfortunately, a landslide at the terminus of the trail that killed several people and injured many others on Mother's Day in 1999 pretty much resulted in law suits that forced the state to close access to this... Oahu - Tantalus Scenic Drive by IEDNlab on Oct 05, 2011 Makiki Heights, Hawaii, United States Driving the Tantalus drive, when the sun is at its right position (don´t remember the time anymore;), is an absolutely gorgeous experience.There are hundreds of spots to take just beautiful photographs or maybe make a picnic anywhere.At the top you´ll have a wonderful view of Honololu :)The winding, hillside road from Tantalus to Round Top in Honolulu, Hawaii, dates back to 1892. Tantalus Drive and Round Top Drive were gravel roads when... Search United States Spain France Germany Croatia Slovenia Filter by Activity HikingSightseeingPhotographyWalkingDriving Popular Places to Hike

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Mountains - Official Travel Guide to Norway - visitnorway.com << Back to Attractions in Valdres Find detailed information on the main mountain regions in Norway. Galdhøpiggen in Jotunheimen is the tallest mountain at 8,100 feet above sea level. Skiing in Norway More fun, more snow, more choice. The Norwegian ski season typically lasts for six months and usually offers good snow conditions throughout. Experience mountains and wilderness The Norwegian mountain wilderness is easily accessible. Go skiing, hiking or biking, or join a musk ox safari. Experience mountains and wilderness Mountains and Wilderness Norway is mainly made of mountains and wilderness. You will find Northern Europe’s highest mountains, with craggy summits and rounded rock formations. Ten recommended climbing places in Norway Dag E. Hagen, editor of the Norwegian climbing magazine Klatring, gives you his top ten favourite places to climb. Climbing in Norway From vertiginous rock faces and frozen waterfalls to climbing parks and indoor centers, Norway has much to offer climbers of all levels. Norway still shows traces of the Ice Age, when the entire country was covered by ice. Jostedalsbreen is the largest glacier in Norway. Safety in the Norwegian mountains The Norwegian mountains can be spectacular and memorable, but the weather can change quickly, so prepare your trip well and stay safe. The national parks safeguard the rich diversity of Norway's natural heritage, for nature's sake, for our own and for future generations. Ice climbing in Norway Climbing a frozen waterfall in Norway is an exceptional experience. Mountain bike trails in Norway Eastern Norway´s varied landscape around Lillehammer and Hemsedal offers gentle hills and forest tracks to mountain rides. Plan your day trip here. Mountain bike trails in Norway Hiking from cabin to cabin The Norwegian Trekking Association offers marked trails all over Norway. Stay at a new cabin or hotel each night, and explore large mountain areas. Hiking from cabin to cabin Hiking and walking in Norway There is a network of well-maintained, marked paths all over the country. If you want to see Norway at its best, put on your walking boots. Hiking and walking in Norway Winter in Valdres With 932 miles of cross-country trails and seven alpine centers, Valdres is one of Norway’s most attractive winter destinations. What to do in Valdres In Valdres you can go hiking, fishing, cycling, golfing and rafting in summer, and dog sledding, cross-country and alpine skiing in winter. What to do in Valdres Beitostølen is a small mountain village offering lifts and slopes for alpine skiing and snowboarding, and trails for cross-country skiing. beitostolen.com Jotunheimen Jotunheimen has the largest concentration of mountains higher than 6,500 feet in Northern Europe. Attractions in Jotunheimen Visit Lom Stave Church, the Norwegian Mountain Museum in Lom or Gallery Jotunheimen to learn about local traditions and culture. Attractions in the Lillehammer Region Have fun in the Hunderfossen Family Park, explore the Olympic Museum and arenas or visit the Maihaugen open air museum. Lyngsalpene (The Lyngen Alps) The impressive Lyngsalpene are located above the Arctic Circle, not far from the city of Tromsø. Lyngsalpene (The Lyngen Alps) Hardangervidda Mountain Guiding Bring your walking boots and join a guided hike on the Hardangervidda mountain plateau between Oslo and Bergen. Hardangervidda Mountain Guiding Hiking in Ål in Hallingdal Ål has more than 50 well marked hikes with detailed descriptions and maps. Most of them pass through mountainous terrain, but are easily accessible. Hiking in Ål in Hallingdal Norefjell, only a 90-minute drive from Oslo, is the high mountain area closest to the Norwegian capital. It also boasts Scandinavia's highest drop. Trollheimen, Home of the Trolls Trollheimen is as rugged a mountain range as any in Norway, but with green, idyllic valleys interspersed in between the peaks. Sunnmørsalpene Majestic peaks and a rugged alpine massif distinguish Sunnmørsalpene from other mountain areas in Norway. Off-piste skiing is at its best here. Winter in Geilo Geilo offers a selection of family-friendly slopes, some of which are floodlit at night. Hundreds of kilometres of cross-country trails await. Winter in Hemsedal Hemsedal is one of the top ski resorts in Northern Europe. Snow conditions are stable, and the resort boasts plenty of ski lifts and slopes. skistar.com What to do in Rondane National Park Hiking in summer and skiing in the winter are favourite actvities. Rafting, horse riding, biking, hunting and fishing are other popular activities. Tour suggestions in Hemsedal Hike one of Hemsedal’s top mountain peaks, enjoy the scenery from the comfort of your car, or take a trip on the mighty Sognefjord. Hiking in the Jotunheimen National Park - We are up for some real mountain hiking today, and hopefully we will do some glacier walking as well, says Anders Löwgren from Sweden. Attractions in Hemsedal Experience Rjukandefossen Waterfall or the Old King’s Road between Bjøberg and Hemsedal. Attractions in Hemsedal Getting to Jotunheimen and around Jotunheimen is centrally located in the heart of Norway between Oslo, Bergen and Trondheim, and is easily reached by public transport. Musk ox safaris in Norway Dovrefjell National Park is the only place in Norway, and one of the few places on earth, where you can see the mighty musk oxen. Vøringsfossen waterfall Vøringsfossen in Måbødalen is Norway's most famous waterfall, and has a fall of 182 meters, of which 145 meters is a direct drop. Vøringsfossen waterfall What to do in the Lillehammer Region Enjoy the outdoor activities on offer – the Olympic bobsleigh track, rafting in Sjoa, downhill biking in Hafjell or guided walks in Rondane. Winter in the Lillehammer region Lillehammer is one of the oldest winter sport destinations in Norway and offers excellent opportunities for alpine and cross-country skiing. Summer activities in Geilo Hike from the top of Geilolia, join a riding trip, try river rafting in Numedalslågen or go off-road biking - all this is possible in the Geilo area. What to do in Hemsedal The Hemsila River offers top opportunities for fly-fishing. Hiking, cycling, horse-riding and golfing are other popular activities in Hemsedal. Hardangervidda The vast mountain plateau of Hardangervidda is one of Europe's largest. It is also home to Northern Europe’s largest stock of reindeer. Hardangervidda Map of

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Search bayweekly.com Current Issue \\ This Week's Features \\ Calendar \\ Music Calendar Classifieds \\ Movie Times \\ Movie Reviews \\ Play Reviews \\ Archives \\ Advertising Volume 15, Issue 37 ~ September 13 - September 19, 2007 On the Road Again With Maryland’s latest highway map by Margaret Tearman, Bay Weekly Staff Writer All you need is the plan, the road map and the courage to press on to your destination. –Earl Nightingale The car is packed, newspaper delivery cancelled, the house is locked and maps are at hand — the familiar beginning to one of America’s favorite pastimes: a road trip. The Automobile Club of America projects a half-million Marylanders will skip packed planes and trains and instead take to the highway for vacations before 2007 is over. The holiday road-load often swells to over 600,000; the busiest travel weekend, Thanksgiving, is still to come. That’s a lot of people looking for the best way to get to where they’re going. Today’s road travelers are often equipped with high-tech navigational tools, like in-dash global positioning systems, but many of us can’t imagine a road trip without a traditional road map. Fall travelers can plan their trip with the State Highway Administration’s newly released 2007-2008 Official Maryland State Highway Map, the newest in a long line of Maryland cartograms. Mapping Maryland’s History Two of the earliest known maps of Maryland are John Smith’s 1612 map and Augustine Herrman’s 1670 map. These first maps, used for shipping, were meant to show how Maryland was approached from the ocean. They were drawn with west at the top instead of north. With this orientation, Chesapeake Bay appears as a horizontal body of water. Early Maryland maps weren’t limited to paper. Between 1810 and 1850, slaves using the Underground Railroad invented map songs to guide travelers north in search of freedom. One of the most popular of these songs was Follow The Drinking Gourd: Follow the drinking gourd. The river ends between two hills, Follow the drinking gourd, There’s another tree on the other side, Where the great big river meets the little river, The old man is waiting, for to carry you to freedom With the Civil War in its infancy, an 1861 pocket map was drawn to show “probable theater of the war” in Maryland. The map noted distances between principal towns and likely battlefields in a state caught in the crossfire. By the mid-19th century, the industrial revolution was in full swing. Its impact on Maryland is illustrated in an 1881 map of the Southern Maryland Railroad. The map shows a state crisscrossed with land routes — roads and railroads — crucial to transporting goods to a population expanding inland away from seaports. As a society, we were on the move. The first Maryland road map was printed in 1910 by the Maryland Geological Survey. By 1915, the state road system comprised 1,304 miles of hard-surfaced roads passable throughout the year and connecting all county seats. We’ve come a long way in 92 years. Today, the Maryland State Highway Administration maintains approximately 17,000 miles of roads. Those thousands don’t include the many miles of local or county roads, tunnels and bridges not maintained by the state. It’s Official In 1934, Maryland Department of Transportation released the first official state highway map. This annual ritual continued until 1941, when the United States entered World War II. As an emergency wartime measure, the state halted new construction of roads; as a result — and to save paper — no new maps were printed over the next four years. The annual printing resumed in 1946 and continued until 1987, when the highway administration went from a yearly to bi-yearly update cycle. The two-year cycle continues today. The art of cartography has changed as much as the roads mapped. In the past, cartographers etched line work and text into a coded film. That film would be sent to a printer, where it would be converted into a negative to be used for color proofing. The negative would be made into a positive that would be slotted into the press. Today’s maps are drawn on computer using information gathered by surveys, global positioning and satellite imagery. Software replicates the color-proofing process. But modern mapmaking isn’t all done by computers. It still takes a human behind the wheel to generate the basic information. “After a road is built, we still go out and drive it,” explains Greg Cooley, manager of the Maryland state highway mapping team. “GPS computers pick up the coordinates and transfer that information in a graphic format to a CAD MicroStation file. We compare the accuracy from what we know to what the satellites tell us. We then make it as accurate as we can. “The entire state of Maryland is drawn in a MicroStation CAD file in real-world size. In other words, if there was a printer big enough, the completed map would cover the entire state, border to border. We scale it down at the printing stage.” More than Roads Over the last 92 years, Maryland’s Official State Highway Map has undergone significant and useful changes. Back in 1934 the first map was simply a two-colored road map: yellow and black. In 1940, red and brown were added to identify counties. The first full-color map was introduced in 1946. In subsequent years, the color palette grow along with the increasing detail. In 1967, incorporated towns were shown as mauve or light lavender. Open water was colored dark blue in 1972; in 1974 it was changed to a lighter shade of blue. In 1981, federal reservations went from sand-tone brown to a darker brown. Sometimes the shade changes were simply aesthetic, but color plays a big role in making maps easy to read. With the vast amount of information on a modern map, colors make the map viewer friendly — for everyone. In fact, color is so important that this year’s mapping team worked with a team of color-blindness specialists. As the state highway system expanded, so did the map. In 1950, a mileage diagram was added, and the 1952 edition introduced the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. The 1963 map included new interstates 695 and 83; in 1964, interstates 95 and 495 were added as construction was completed. The state highway’s map transformation from a simple road map to an aid for tourists began as scenic and historic landmarks were added: The 1958 map noted locations of seven covered bridges, and the ’72 edition introduced a new feature, the Points of Interest insert. Cove Point lighthouse was noted on the map the same year; Sharps Island and Piney Point lighthouses were added in 1985. The first Maryland Official Highway Map to include a governor’s picture was the 1954 edition, picturing Gov. Theodore R. McKeldin. Gov. Parris N. Glendening changed things around a bit when, in 1995 he was pictured with a group of children. Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich, Jr. was the first governor to be pictured with his family. Gov. Martin O’Malley continues that tradition in this new edition. The 2007 map brings with it some changes, including an improved mileage chart, different background color, larger text, a map of Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshal Airport’s parking, new symbols for golf courses and lighthouses and, of course, a picture of Gov. Martin O’Malley — with his family. Maps vs. MapQuest There are many of us who can’t throw away an outdated, though still perfectly good map and who have well-used — and well-folded — maps with pictures of governors Glendening and Ehrlich stashed in our glove compartment. With so many new-fangled mapping sites on the Internet, will we continue to use paper maps? How many people still prefer the old-fashioned maps with all those complicated accordion folds? Actually, quite a few. “We have printed one million of the 2007-2008 maps,” says Cooley. “We have an Internet site so people anywhere in the world can order a Maryland map. Just yesterday we sent maps to Russia, China and Mexico.” Internet map sites are great for quick trips or to locate a specific destination. Punch in an address, and driving directions to that address are displayed almost instantly. But these sites don’t give you options of things to see and experience along the way. “A lot of people who order maps use them to plan their trips, and not just a short trip here and there, but a week’s vacation with various stops,” Cooley says. “Our map features popular places to visit. That tourism information is a bonus, and it is a big reason the popularity of our maps has not declined.” When you take to the highway for an autumn getaway or your Thanksgiving visit over the river and through the woods, don’t forget the maps. Without one, you may drive right by a scenic byway or historic site that would make your trip all the more memorable. Find free copies of the 2007-2008 Maryland Official Highway Map as well as the Maryland Byways Map and the Maryland Bicycle Map at www.MarylandRoads.com Current Issue \\ Archives \\ Subscriptions \\ Clasified Advertising \\ Display Advertising Distribution Spots \\ Behind Bay Weekly \\ Contact Us \\ Submit Letters to Editor \\ Submit Your Events © COPYRIGHT 2007 by New Bay Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.

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Home > Releases March 24 2014 - DALLAS It's A Fare-a-Buster! Southwest Airlines Gives DC Travelers New Routes And Low Fares New Nonstop Destinations, More Flights for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) today announced that it is more than doubling its flights at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) with seven new nonstop routes and additional connecting itineraries beginning this summer. "By year's end, we'll offer 44 daily departures to 14 destinations from Reagan National Airport," said Ron Ricks, Southwest Airlines Executive Vice President and Chief Legal & Regulatory Officer. "We've been interested in expanding at Washington National for a long time. Southwest appreciates the efforts of the U.S. Department of Justice in making this historic opportunity possible and providing us with the ability to grow at this important airport. We also thank the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) for its leadership in providing convenient accommodation for our new DCA service. Southwest looks forward to bringing more of our low-fare, large-jet, Customer-friendly service to travelers who work and live close to Reagan National." The new service, made possible by a recent divestiture of take-off and landing slots, begins with special introductory pricing as low as $84 for travel every day except Fridays and Sundays (see detailed fare rules below). Beginning Aug. 10, 2014, Southwest Airlines will add daily, nonstop flights between Washington National Airport and: Chicago (Midway) with six roundtrips at introductory fares as low as $119 one-way Nashville with three roundtrips at introductory fares as low as $129 one-way New Orleans with two roundtrips at introductory fares as low as $129 one-way Beginning Sept. 30, 2014, Southwest will further add to its DCA service: Tampa Bay, with two roundtrips at introductory fares as low as $84 one-way Three additional flights to Chicago (Midway) for a total of nine daily roundtrips. This expanded pattern of service to Midway will also enable Southwest to provide convenient one-stop and connecting flights throughout the day between DCA and more than 40 other cities across the United States. Flights and fares are available now at southwest.com. Beginning Nov. 2, 2014, Southwest Airlines will add additional daily nonstop service between Washington Reagan National Airport and: Akron-Canton (new route) Dallas Love Field (new route) Houston (Hobby) (additional flights) Indianapolis (new route) St. Louis (additional flights) The carrier will publish its November schedules in mid-May, allowing Customers to book these DCA flights and previously announced new nonstop options for its Dallas Customers at southwest.com. Southwest Airlines also today announces new service between: St. Louis and San Francisco, daily nonstop roundtrip begins Sept. 30, 2014, at introductory fares as low as $119 one-way Los Angeles and Omaha, daily nonstop roundtrip begins June 9, 2014, at introductory fares as low as $159 one-way St. Louis and Los Angeles, third daily nonstop roundtrip begins June 8, 2014 Boise and Los Angeles, (Saturday only) nonstop roundtrip begins June 14, 2014 SOUTHWEST AIRLINES FARE RULES Purchase from March 24 through March 27, 2014, 11:59 pm in the respective time zone of the originating city. Travel between Washington Reagan National Airport and Chicago (Midway), Washington Reagan National Airport and Nashville, and Washington Reagan National Airport and New Orleans is available Aug. 11 through Oct. 30. Travel between San Francisco and St. Louis and Washington Reagan National Airport and Tampa Bay is available Sept. 30 through Oct. 30. Travel between Omaha and Los Angeles (LAX) is available June 9 through June 30. Travel valid every day except Fridays & Sundays. Some flights operated by AirTran Airways®. Displayed prices include all U.S. and international government taxes and fees. Seats are limited. Fares may vary by destination, flight, and day of week and won't be available on some flights that operate during very busy travel times and holiday periods. Fares are available for one-way travel. Fares may be combined with other Southwest Airlines® combinable fares. If combining with other fares, the most restrictive fare's rules apply. Introductory fares may be available on Fridays and Sundays in limited quantities. Fares are nonrefundable but may be applied toward future travel on Southwest Airlines®, so long as you cancel your reservations at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled departure of your flight. Failure to cancel prior to departure will result in forfeiture of remaining funds on the reservation. Any change in itinerary may result in an increase in fare. Standby travel requires an upgrade to the Anytime fare. Fares are subject to change until ticketed. Offer applies to published, scheduled service only. ABOUT SOUTHWEST AIRLINES CO. In its 43rd year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) continues to differentiate itself from other carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 45,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded and operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world to serve 96 destinations in 41 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and five near-international countries via wholly-owned subsidiary, AirTran Airways. Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for its triple bottom line approach that takes into account the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities it serves, and its commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2012 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at southwest.com/citizenship. From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic wherever the carrier serves. With Southwest Airlines, Bags Fly Free ® (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply), and there are no change fees when you need to change your flight. Southwest's fleet offers leather seating and the comfort of full-size cabins, a majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi connectivity over the United States, which enables live and video-on-demand TV currently FREE compliments of DISH, and a new, sustainable cabin interior. Southwest acquired AirTran Airways in May 2011 and by the end of 2014 intends to complete the full integration of the AirTran network into Southwest. With 41 consecutive years of profitability, the People of Southwest and AirTran operate more than 3,600 flights a day. Southwest Airlines' frequent flights and low fares are available online at southwest.com or by phone at 800-I-FLY-SWA. SOURCE Southwest Airlines Share Online

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Little Red Schoolhouse Museum New Jersey Attractions / Landmarks / Places > Waretown The Red Schoolhouse Museum serves as the museum of the Waretown Historical Society, which was formed in February 1968. Its name is derived from the fact that the building is a replica of the old Red Schoolhouse used in the earlier times, particularly in the 1800?s up to 1958. The original building was torn down to accommodate a First Aid Squad. The Society, which underwent a long period of hiatus, re-formed in 1997. From that time on, it has assumed an active role in the life and continuity of the community. It operates the Waretown Library which allows visitors to access regular slide and lecture programs pertaining or related to genealogical and historical topics. The society is also in charge of offering organized tours of the sites throughout the state of New Jersey. Basically, the society works toward the preservation of historical and genealogical information for future generations. The society also works for the restoration and preservation of older buildings, antiques and artifacts. Through these exhibits, tours, lectures, and other programs, the society is able to promote the appreciation for the rich history of Waretown Little Red Schoolhouse Museum Pictures Add Picture Little Red Schoolhouse Museum Videos Add Video

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Bishops Lydeard Bishops Lydeard Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 3RU Bishops Lydeard Station is the southern terminus of the West Somerset Railway. It is four miles from the County town of Taunton and the M5 Motorway (Junction 25). Please be aware that there is a maximum height barrier so access to the car park is for vehicles under 2.1 metres. Bishops Lydeard Station has a booking office and sells the full range of West Somerset Railway tickets. Please see the Fares Pages to find out more about fares from this station. The station has toilets, with facilities for disabled passengers and baby changing rooms. There is a large free car park and coach parking is available. The Gauge Museum on Platform 1 has many items of local rail interest and shows how the railway affected the people who worked on and used the line. The Museum also contains a working model railway open normally at weekends and Galas. Platform 1 is also home to the Taunton Model Railway Group whose layout, Bath Green Park, is intricately detailed and can be viewed when it is open on Gala days. On Platform 2 you will find the station shop and the Whistle-Stop Cafe, adjacent to the Signalbox, selling a comprehensive range of model railway equipment old and new, books and other souvenirs. The Whistle-Stop Cafe sells hot and cold snack items as well as a soft drinks and sweets. The village of Bishops Lydeard is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills and is about five minutes walking from the station. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at. Further up the road into the village is Mill Lane which, if followed, takes you to the village watermill which has been spendidly restored. Bishops Lydeard Mill welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 30th May to 30th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) and Saturdays in August between 11.30am - 4pm. The mill is home to a working water wheel, the wheelwright�s shop and the blacksmith�s shop. Once back on the main road further into the village is the Bird in the Hand Pub offering food and drink, garden and a children�s play area. Alongside the pub is a small craft shop. The Village Church is the very impressive St. Mary the Virgin and the earliest part dates from the 14th Century. There are some beautiful wood carvings in the church and the village charter from 1291 can be viewed. As you make your way from the station towards the village you will find the Lethbridge Arms, an old established inn, which offers food and drink including real ales in a number of rooms. The large wall in the car park is of historical interest as having been built for the playing of Fives, a Somerset game which was once very popular but which has now died out. A Fives Wall in West Somerset is unusual as the most popular area for the game was the south of the county. Near the church is a fascinating relic of the tram system in Taunton, a post that supported the electric wires, now in use as a lamp standard. The trams were closed in the 1920�s and no one is really sure how it got there. Other local attractions include Cedar Falls Health Farm and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. History of Bishops Lydeard Station The station, opened with the original Taunton to Watchet Line in 1862 and originally had only the main building, Goods shed and the Station Masters House (opposite the Shop on Platform 2 - it is now let out as a holiday home) until the Great Western Railway added the other platform and Signalbox in 1906. The station is home to the West Somerset Railway Association, the supporting charitable body of the Railway. Please visit the West Somerset Railway Association Web Site for further information.

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Destinations Cambridge Suggested Itineraries The city of Cambridge is a unique community, a blend of cultural and social diversity, intellectual vitality and technological innovation. Cambridge is best known for the University of Cambridge. Cambridge University played a unique role in the invention of modern football as the game's first set of rules were drawn up by members of the university in 1848. One of the most impressive buildings in Cambridge, King's College Chapel, begun in 1446 by King Henry VI. Land of Shakespeare The Cotswolds Thames River Charms of England Self Drive Packages Cambridge Getaway: Air + Hotel London offers everything! Iconic landmarks, centuries of history, world-class shopping and achingly cool fashion, arts and food scenes. A 40-minute walk along the South Bank will take you past Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, the London Eye, Tate Modern, Shakespeare`s Globe, St Paul`s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. There are eight Royal Parks to explore, and over 300 museums and galleries. It is home to 60 Michelin starred restaurants and fantastic street food. The evenings offer from high-end nightclubs of Chelsea and Mayfair to cool clubs in Soho and Camden. As for theatre, London`s legendary West End boasts over 40 world-class theatres. Recommended Stay: At least 3 nights Must See`s: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, the London Eye, Trafalgar Square, Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park, the British Museum, Piccadilly Circus and so much more! Founded by Romans around the only naturally-occurring hot springs in the United Kingdom, Bath is one of the most beautiful cities in the UK, and has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Much of the architecture of Bath dates from the 18th century, and the city is famous for its many fine examples of Georgian architecture, most notably the Royal Crescent. Nowadays it is a fashionable spa resort. The waters from its spring are believed to be a cure for many afflictions and to ease rheumatism. The former ecclesiastical capital of England, Canterbury has witnessed major events in English history, including Bloody Mary's order to burn nearly 40 victims at the stake, Richard the Lion-Hearted returned this way from crusading, and Charles II passed through on the way to claim his crown. The city is also famous due to the association with the Canterbury Tales, a collection of stories written by Geoffrey Chaucer in the 14th century. Nowadays many tourists come to see the Canterbury Cathedral. Liverpool, with its famous waterfront on the River Mersey, was and still is one of the world's great ports, and was second only to London as the greatest city in an enormous empire that stretched across the world. Today it is a city famous for its football, music scene and nightlife. Enjoy the Victorian, Georgian and Neoclassical architecture, visit one of the many museums and galleries. The Victorian Albert Dock is a major tourist attraction, of chic cafes, restaurants and designer shops. The world's first industrialised city, Manchester is now England's second city with a cultural life to rival that of London. The city boasts some of the most interesting galleries and museums in the UK, such as the Museum of Science and Industry, the Whitworth for modern art, the City Art Gallery, the Lowry and the Imperial War Museum North. Manchester is well known for the Manchester City and Manchester United football teams. Don't miss the Lowry Centre, home to two theatres and a permanent Lowry exhibition. Situated about halfway between London and Liverpool, Birmingham is a city of mixed cultures, beliefs and lifestyles and also a fashionable place for business conferences. It has some interesting old buildings such as The Town Hall and the Council House. The City is full of theatres, restaurants and pubs. The cultural life is very rich with many good museums, such as the Birmingham Museum and the Ikon Gallery are worth a visit. The modern Symphony Hall is famed for having the best acoustics in Europe. Oxford is known as being the home of the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is surnamed the "city of dreaming spires" due to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings. Oxford offers besides historical sights and several good museums, a vibrant shopping and commercial area with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes. The town centre is home to Carfax Tower and a historical themed ride, The Oxford Story. You can shop at the historic Covered Market. Its impressive history makes York an important touristic attraction. It is still encircled by its 13th and 14th-century city walls. You can find here important marks left by all remarkable European civilisations - the Romans, the Saxons, the Vikings the Normans ? among which the most important are the enclosing city walls and the largest European Gothic cathedral - York Minister. The city is also famous as home of the University of York. Climb the Cliffords tower to enjoy an excellent panorama. >> see all cities Customize Suggested Itineraries Combine cities within England: and/or cities in other countries: Browse Trips Taken by Others Trips Taken - Cambridge and receive our latest deal! Thanks for subscribing to EuropeanDestinations.com!You will now receive European Destinations latest deals Subscribe all Receive the latest deals for travel to Europe Subscribe Receive the latest deals for travel to Asia, Europe, Hawaii and Latin America. Subscribe We have updated your subscription preferences. Need booking assistance? We're glad to help: Call Us 24 hours a day7 days a week! Their Feedback Their Itinerary

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Hotel Powers Hotel Plaza Tour Eiffel Grand Hotel du Palais Royal ENG | FR An Exclusive Coldplay Concert at the Casino de Paris Published: Thursday 17 April 2014 From: Wednesday 28 May 2014 to : Wednesday 28 May 2014 The highly successful band Coldplay is about to kick off a short world tour stopping by a few select locations across the globe. Those who happen to be in Paris this spring are in luck, as the band will head to the City of Light to play at the Casino de Paris on May 28, 2014. Other cities on the tour include New York, Los Angeles, Tokyo and London, making this an exclusive concert performance that not many will get to witness. Guests staying at one of the Grands Hôtels Parisiens can experience the sounds of Coldplay during their trip to Paris. Although tickets are not on sale yet, once they go on sale, they will be available through the group's website. Anyone who wants to be notified of exactly when tickets for the Paris show will go on sale can sign up for the Coldplay mailing list. The exclusive tour has been organized in conjunction with the release of the band's latest album, entitled Ghost Stories. The new album will be available internationally starting on May 19, 2014 — a little less than a week and a half before the show at the Casino de Paris. Coldplay, led by Chris Martin, is a British rock group formed in 1996. They made it big in 2000 thanks to the hit song 'Yellow,' and they have remained in the spotlight ever since. The musical foursome most recently played at the Apple iTunes Festival during the South by Southwest event held in Austin, Texas in March. Ghost Stories is their sixth major album release. Back to the blog More informations << Previous post Next post >> Les Grands Hôtels Parisiens Grand Hôtel du Palais Royal Paris Hôtel Plaza Tour Eiffel Paris Hôtel Powers Paris Les Grands Hôtel Parisiens LES GRANDS HOTEL PARISIENS Les Grands Hotels Parisiens welcome you in the Paris most prestigious areas : Champs-Elysees, Opera, Louvre Museum, Tuileries Gardens, Eiffel Tower and the Palais Royal. Our hotels offer various services such as : Spa, fitness centre, business centre, bar, lounge, concierge service, valet service, daily laundry and dry cleaning service, room service, international newspapers and restaurant. The rooms are fully equipped : self-controlled air conditioning, free internet WIFI access, flat screen TV, Hair dryer, plug adaptors, in-room safe and minibar. The beddings are all very comfortable. Some rooms have direct private access to a terrace or a balcony (some of which have a view on Paris most famous monuments)

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Red Rock really does rock. Hike. Helicopter. Or high-performance vehicle. It doesn't matter how you get there, just get there. Red Rock Canyon is one of the Valley's most popular destinations. And despite its exotic good looks (as seen in movies and on numerous TV commercials), Red Rock is about 30 minutes from the Strip. more...Officially known as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this 520-acre spread is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and protected as a National Conservation Area. It's visited by more than a million travelers each yearSeemingly more a mountain range than a canyon, the area is dominated by spectacular layered walls of colorful hard rock and sandstone. Up to 3,000 feet high, it's a popular hiking and rock-climbing destination. But its jaw-dropping beauty and fiery red highlights surely make the range one of the most photographed attractions in the Southwest.A 13-mile loop road provides vehicle access to trailheads and viewing spots. And a visitor center is located at the start of the loop road. Most Red Rock tours take you around the scenic loop, with frequent stops for photographs. You'll see red and tan sandstone, colorful carbonate rock and, if you're a bit more adventurous, Indian pictographs, too. Nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, once owned by legendary billionaire and Las Vegas resident Howard Hughes, has stunning views of the marvelous Wilson Cliffs. Green and cool, this working ranch is the perfect spot for a picnic lunch. Red Rock Las Vegas tours typically provide transportation right from your hotel, making it the perfect half-day getaway. Keyword

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joiseyshowaa Bangladesh is in South Asia sometimes converging with Southeast Asia, bordering the Bay of Bengal to the south, mostly surrounded by India and bordering Myanmar in the southeast. British India was partitioned by joint leaders of the Congress, the All India-Muslim League and Britain in the summer of 1947, creating the commonwealth realms of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Republic of India. Bangladesh came into existence in 1972 when the Bengali-speaking East Pakistan seceded from its union with Punjabi dominated West Pakistan after a nine month bloody war. Although Bangladesh emerged as an independent country in 1972, its history stretches back thousands of years and it has long been known as a crossroads of history and culture. Here you will find the world's longest beach, countless mosques, the largest mangrove forest in the world, interesting tribal villages and a wealth of elusive wildlife. Although relatively impoverished compared to its burgeoning South Asian neighbor India, Bangladeshis are very friendly and hospitable people, putting personal hospitality before personal finances. Ready-made garments, textiles, pharmaceuticals, agricultural goods, ship building and fishing are some of the largest industries. The gap between rich and poor is increasingly obvious and the middle-class is fast-shrinking, as in the rest of Asia (And America!), especially in cities such as Dhaka and Chittagong as you move around between the working class old city and affluent neighborhoods like Gulshan and Baridhara. Top Destinations in Bangladesh Barisal Comilla Dinajpur Fani Jamaipur Khulna Kotwali Mongla Mymensing Narayanganj Pabna Rajshahi Tangail

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gtzecosan Ethiopia is one of the oldest independent nations in the world. It has long been an intersection between the civilizations of North Africa, the Middle East and Sub-Saharan Africa. Unique among African countries, Ethiopia was never colonized, maintaining its independence throughout the Scramble for Africa onward, except for a five-year period (1936-41) when it was under Italian military occupation. During this period, the Italians occupied only a few key cities and major routes, and faced continuing native resistance until they were finally defeated during the Second World War by a joint Ethiopian-British alliance. Ethiopia has long been a member of international organizations: it became a member of the League of Nations, signed the Declaration by United Nations in 1942, founded the UN headquarters in Africa, was one of the 51 original members of the UN, and is the headquarters for and one of the founding members of the former OAU and current AU. Top Destinations in Ethiopia Hawassa

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Tickets for events at Royal Botanic Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Kew, TW9 3AB Venue Info Royal Botanic Gardens Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Kew, TW9 3AB General Information Transport Accessibility Venue Information The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, usually referred to as Kew Gardens, comprises 121 hectares of gardens and botanical glasshouses between Richmond and Kew in southwest London, England. "The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew" and the brand name "Kew" are also used as umbrella terms for the institution that runs both the gardens at Kew and Wakehurst Place gardens in Sussex. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, is an internationally important botanical research and education institution with 700 staff and an income of 56 million pounds for the year ended 31 March 2008, as well as a visitor attraction receiving almost two million visits in that year. Created in 1759, the gardens celebrated their 250th anniversary in 2009. The director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, is responsible for the world's largest collection of living plants. The organisation employs more than 650 scientists and other staff. The living collections include more than 30,000 different kinds of plants, while the herbarium, which is one of the largest in the world, has over seven million preserved plant specimens. The library contains more than 750,000 volumes, and the illustrations collection contains more than 175,000 prints and drawings of plants. The Kew site includes four Grade I listed buildings and 36 Grade II listed structures in an internationally significant landscape. Kew Gardens Station (District Line (Richmond branch), London Overground) is the closest London Underground station, and is in zone 3. From Kew Gardens Station it is a 5 minute walk to Kew Gardens (Victoria Gate entrance). Exit the station past the parade of shops, cross Sandycombe Road and walk down Lichfield road (opposite) to reach Victoria Gate. Train services (South West Trains) from Waterloo, via Vauxhall and Clapham Junction, stop at Kew Bridge station. From Kew Bridge station it is a 10-minute walk to Kew Gardens (Elizabeth Gate entrance). Kew Gardens is located at Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB, and is well signposted from all the major local roads. The South Circular (A205) passes the north-east corner of Kew Gardens and Kew Road (A307) forms the eastern border. From the west : -Take M4 (exit Junction 2) or A4 -Upon reaching the Chiswick roundabout, follow signs to Kew Gardens to join the A205 and cross the River Thames at Kew Bridge -Turn right immediately after the bridge on Kew Green, and then right down Ferry Lane to reach the Kew Gardens car park From north London: -Follow the North Circular until you reach the Chiswick roundabout, then follow directions from here as above From the south or west: -From the M3 continue on the A316 -Upon reaching the Richmond roundabout, fork left on to Kew Road (A307) -You will then see the Pagoda to your left and then the wall on your left which is the boundary to the Gardens -There is limited parking along the Kew Road here after 10am, closest to Victoria Gate and Lion Gate -Alternatively, to reach the car park (TW9 3AF), continue along this road and upon reaching Kew Green turn left and follow the signs From the South Circular Road: -Follow the South Circular Road past Kew Retail Park and under a railway bridge -At the next traffic light junction, where the A307 joins from the left, go slowly through the junction and immediately turn left into Kew Green (NOT sharp left into the A307, as this is no left turn) Route 65 stops close to the entrance gates. Route 391 stops near Kew Gardens Station. Routes 237 and 267 stop at Kew Bridge station. The Kew Gardens car park (TW9 3AF) is near the Brentford Gate, which is reached via Ferry Lane, a narrow turning off Kew Green. Please note that parking is limited: the car park takes 300 cars. The Parking fee is 6 pounds 50 pence for the day. There is no charge for motorcycles and mopeds. The car park closes half an hour after the Gardens close. Free parking is also available on Kew Road (A307) after 10am every day. From here the nearest entrance is Victoria Gate. This road is congested at peak times, so it may be easier to come via public transport. Please note that parking restrictions apply on most of the residential streets around Kew and on parts of Kew Road, please check parking restrictions carefully. Most of the buildings in the Gardens have level access for wheelchairs, and the Gardens themselves are largely flat with tarmac paths in most places. Wheelchairs are available free at all the gates on a first come, first served basis. There is usually a good supply available and some visitors like to bring their own cushion. You can leave the chair at any gate when you leave the Gardens. There is no wheelchair access to the following parts of the Gardens: -Marine display in the Palm House basement -Upper galleries in the Palm House and Temperate House -Upper levels of the Princess of Wales Conservatory Guide dogs or registered disability assistance dogs are all welcome. Please ask for water at any of the catering outlets. We regret that other dogs are not allowed in the Gardens. If you require further information, please contact Kew on 0208 332 5655 9am-5pm Mon-Fri or email info@kew.org

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Calm Blue(default) Strong Red Fresh Green Choose your color. Hanna Ingber India: Train Etiquette No Laughing Matter Posted on November 21, 2010, by Hanna Ingber, under India, International, travel. MUMBAI, India — There are rules to Mumbai’s trains, and rule No. 1 is don’t take a Virar Fast train if you’re not going to Virar. The women on Virar trains have long commutes and they hate it when other people try to invade their space. If you do manage to cram yourself in, and then get off at an earlier stop, the Virar women might block the door and not let you off. Or so I heard. They are tough, these women. But when a Virar Fast train pulled into the station on a recent afternoon, I told myself it wouldn’t be so bad. It had been a really long day, and I was soaking wet from the rain. All I wanted to do was get home quickly and put on some dry socks. The platform looked relatively empty and, well, I went for it. On board, it wasn’t so bad. I had to secure standing room, but the car wasn’t packed — by Mumbai standards at least. There was some pushing and shoving, but nothing out of the ordinary. Heading north, though, out of South Mumbai, the train filled quickly. As we got closer to my stop, Andheri, I realized there were about 20 women between me and the door, squished together bosom to back. Continue reading at GlobalPost. With Release of Burmese Dissident, A Little Hope Posted on November 16, 2010, by Hanna Ingber, under Burma, International, Politics. MUMBAI, India — I moved to Burma to work at the Myanmar Times newspaper for a year in 2003. I was 22 and new to Asia, let alone a military dictatorship. At that time, Aung San Suu Kyi was still under house arrest, and I quickly learned to not mention her name in public. She was simply, “The Lady.” I worked at a major newspaper in Burma, and yet we had to act like The Lady did not exist. (A friend still working there says the Myanmar Times covered Suu Kyi’s recent release, a major feat. Though it ran on page three.) We sent every story we wrote to the military junta’s censors to be approved. The censors did not just block stories on the detained democracy leader — a subject they deemed too “sensitive.” They rejected anything that might make Burma look bad. They cut out the word “dirt” before “dirt road,” lest we imply that the nation was too poor to have paved roads. I remember being furious with the censors after they rejected another one of my columns. I stormed into the office bathroom in rage. As I stood in front of the sink, cursing the regime and vowing to never write for the paper again, a young Burmese reporter wearing a graceful longyi and the traditional thanaka painted on her cheeks walked in. The reporter, Wai Phyo Myint, told me the censors reject one story of hers a week. And yet, she keeps writing them. “I don’t choose stories by what is ‘sensitive’ and what is not,” Wai Phyo said. “I write what I think is the story.” Wai Phyo, now studying abroad, is one person who has worked tirelessly to make her country better despite set back after set back. There are thousands more like her. Now, after years of struggle and hard work, Wai Phyo and the Burmese like her have a reason to celebrate. Mumbai Proud to Host Obama Posted on November 7, 2010, by Hanna Ingber, under India, International, Politics. MUMBAI, India — A group of children sit on the hood of a police car, eagerly waiting for U.S. President Barack Obama’s motorcade to drive by. “Ala, ala, ala,” (He’s coming, he’s coming, he’s coming) a little boy shouts in Marathi, the local language spoken in Mumbai. At another barricade, hundreds push and shove and jump up and down, trying to catch a glimpse of the president as he leaves Mani Bhavan, the museum where Mahatma Gandhi stayed when he visited Mumbai during India’s independence movement. Old men lean over their balcony railing; boys climb into trees; girls sit on top of shoulders — all holding their mobile phones out, ready to snap a photograph of Obama. When the president steps outside, the crowd goes wild, chanting, cheering and hooting away. Obama and his Democratic Party have taken a beating this week at home, facing big losses in the mid-term elections. But a long flight and nine and a half time zones later, the president has received a warm welcome in Mumbai, where he begins his three-day trip to India and four-country tour of Asia. “It’s a great honor for our country that a president of the United States is coming,” said 12-year-old Minal Chudasama, as she waited among the crowd outside the Gandhi museum. The young girl, speaking fast and with assertion, said she wants to one day study in the United States and return to India to help her country grow. “I want to be a big person like him,” she said. Continue reading and view slideshow by Kainaz Amaria at GlobalPost. India: Mum’s the Word on Burma Posted on November 5, 2010, by Hanna Ingber, under Burma, India, International, Politics. MUMBAI, India — While human rights groups and much of the international community has criticized Burma (renamed Myanmar by its ruling junta) over its upcoming election, its neighbor to the west — the world’s largest democracy — has remained noticeably silent. India will not comment publicly on what others call a sham election because it is in the process of courting the Burmese junta and trying to lure it away from China’s influence, according to foreign policy specialists. It may privately try to persuade the Burmese government to make political reforms like the release of its national democracy icon, Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, from house arrest, but publicly India’s lips are sealed. “One of the goals of India is to wean Burma away from China. You don’t wean a neighboring country from the influence of a potential enemy by keeping on criticizing the country for this reason or that reason,” said Delhi-based journalist and strategic analyst Rajeev Sharma. India views China as a regional rival and considers its efforts to build closer ties with India’s neighbors such as Burma and Pakistan a threat to the democracy’s sovereignty and security. Obama in India: Counterterrorism Cooperation Posted on November 3, 2010, by Hanna Ingber, under India, International, Politics. MUMBAI, India — U.S. President Barack Obama will kick off his three-day trip to India with a speech in Mumbai, where Pakistani gunmen held the city under siege for 60 hours and killed 166 people in November 2008. He will speak at the Taj Palace hotel, one of the main sites attacked two years ago, a move that highlights the “exponential growth” in counterterrorism cooperation between the two countries over the past year, as a senior U.S. government official put it at a recent press briefing in India. And yet, despite the glowing rhetoric, the U.S. commitment to forging closer counterterrorism ties generates a sense of suspicion and even distrust in India. Security analysts point to the U.S. war strategy in Afghanistan and question how America can maintain close ties with Islamabad while developing stronger counterterrorism operations with Pakistan’s main rival, India. “The United States policy toward India is held hostage by the U.S. policy toward Pakistan,” said Thomas Mathew, the former deputy director general of the Delhi-based Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses. Follow Hanna on Twitter @Hanna_India. About Hanna Hanna works as an editor at The New York Times. She has lived and worked in India, Thailand and Burma. Follow her on Twitter and subscribe to her on Facebook. Categories © 2008 Hanna Ingber.Pro Profile theme.

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Argyll garden recognised for its outstanding national significance The spectacular Linn Botanic Gardens on Argyll’s Rosneath Peninsula has been recognised for its national importance and is the most recent addition to Historic Scotland’s Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes. The Linn is a rare example of a small, privately-owned garden, which nevertheless meets internationally-agreed standards for a botanic garden collection. It is of outstanding horticultural importance as it contains an impressive collection of plant species from around the world, many of which are endangered in the wild or seldom seen in cultivation. It all began in 1971, when botanist and one-time lecturer at Trinity College Dublin, Dr Jim Taggart, bought the Linn Villa and set about transforming the steep and rocky garden grounds into a botanical garden. The location was ideal as the dramatic landform together with the tempering influences of the Gulf Stream, provided the perfect environment for growing the rare and tender plants that Jim sourced from China, Peru and the Himalayas. In 1997, his son, James Taggart, assumed responsibility and ensured that the garden continued to grow and evolve. Today, the Linn is well-known for its tranquillity and lush landscapes with vistas of the Firth of Clyde and Loch Long. A path guides visitors through a variety of beautiful garden scenes that include a New Zealand Alpine Lawn, an exotic wood, a Bamboo garden with 40 different kinds of bamboo and the Walk up the Glen that has been densely planted with rhododendrons, exotic climbers and Chinese Epimedium species. Eight champion trees have also been recorded within the gardens. Welcoming the Botanic Garden to the Inventory, Elizabeth McCrone, Historic Scotland’s Head of Listing and Designed Landscapes said: “I am delighted that Linn Botanic Gardens is now part of the Inventory of Designed Landscapes. It is of outstanding importance for its horticultural value, it's value as a work of art, and for its historic and nature conservation value. As a result, it is one of the best examples of its type and of national significance. “Including the Gardens in the Inventory will ensure that the planning process takes into account their significance when changes are proposed.” Jamie Taggart, owner of Linn Botanic Gardens, said: “I am very pleased that Linn Botanic Gardens have been listed in the inventory. Having the extra recognition for my garden is important to me. A career as a garden curator requires future planning. Any additional support has to be welcomed with open arms. It is my wish that future generations can also share in the enjoyment of having the gardens that I have had and can continue to act as a benefit to the local area and beyond.” The Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes in Scotland is a list of nationally important sites that meet the criteria published in the Scottish Historic Environment Policy 2011. The Inventory provides information on sites in order to raise awareness of their significance and to assist in their protection and management for the future. The Inventory is a major resource for enhancing the appreciation and enjoyment of gardens and designed landscapes, for promoting education, and for stimulating further research. Notes for editors: Historic Scotland is an executive agency of the Scottish Government charged with safeguarding the nation’s historic environment. The agency is fully accountable to Scottish Ministers and through them to the Scottish Parliament. Register for media release email alerts from www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/news. If you wish to unsubscribe at any time, please email hs.website@scotland.gsi.gov.uk For information on the Inventory of Gardens and Designed Landscapes, please visit www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/gardens For further information on Linn Botanic Gardens, please visit www.linnbotanicgardens.org.uk Historic Scotland around the web: www.twitter.com/welovehistory www.facebook.com/visithistoricscotland www.youtube.com/historicscotlandtv www.flickr.com/groups/makeyourownhistory John MacNeil Media Relations Manager john.macneil@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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State House Nairobi stands on a 300 ha. piece of land. It is a 10-minute drive from the city centre. Other than the Nairobi one, there are other State Houses and Lodges scattered around the country to provide accommodation to the Head of State whenever he is touring various parts of the country. State House Nairobi State House was originally known as Government House. It was built in 1907 to serve as the official residence of the governor when Kenya was a British Colony. The governor would conduct his official functions at the old Provincial Commissioner’s office (now a national monument) next to Nyayo House and then retire to Government House for the day. After independence, Government House was renamed State House. Although it remained the official residence of the Head of State, in practice it became an administrative/operational office occasionally providing accommodation to visiting State guests and receptions on National Days. This scenario has prevailed to-date with the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and President Moi preferring private residence as opposed to living in State House. The African Union East African Community Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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HOT DEALS & NEWSLETTERS China Travel Guide > Discovering China > Central China > Jiangsu & Anhui > Suzhou Suzhou Travel Guide Milefo Buddha atthe base of Beisi Ta A network of canals, bridges, and canal-side housing characterizes the city of Suzhou. Its history dates back to the 6th century BC, when the first canals were built to control the area's low water table. The construction of the Grand Canal, 1,000 years later, brought prosperity as silk, the city's prized commodity, could be exported northwards. During the Ming dynasty, Suzhou flourished as a place of refinement, drawing an influx of scholars and merchants, who built themselves numerous elegant gardens. The city has plenty of sights, and is dissected by broad, busy roads laid out in a grid. Visitors' checklist 32 miles (50 km) NW of Shanghai Suzhou Train Station Beimen Station, Nanmen Station, Wu Xianshi Station ferries to Hangzhou tours of Grand Canal 251 Ganjiang Xi Rd 0512 6515 1369 Suzhou city center Beisi Ta (1) Canglang Ting (13) Confucian Temple (15) Humble Administrator's Garden (4) Museum of Opera & Theater (7) Ou Yuan (6) Pan Men (14) Shizi Lin (5) Shuang Ta (9) Silk Embroidery Research Institute (11) Suzhou Museum (3) Suzhou Silk Museum (2) Wangshi Yuan (12) Xuanmiao Guan (8) Yi Yuan (10) The octagonal Beisi Ta Tongli The Master of Nets Garden The Humble Administrator's Garden Beisi Ta 1918 Renmin Rd. The northern end of Renmin Rd is dominated by the Beisi Ta (North Pagoda), a remnant of an earlier temple complex, which has been rebuilt. The pagoda's main structure dates from the Song dynasty, but its foundations supposedly date to the Three Kingdoms era (AD 220–265). Towering 249 ft (76 m) high, it is octagonal in shape, and has sharply upturned eaves. Visitors can climb right to the top, from where there are good views of the city, including Xuanmiao Guan and the Ruiguang Pagoda (see Pan Men Scenic Area). Suzhou Silk Museum 9am–4:30pm daily The Suzhou Silk Museum is a pleasure to visit, mainly because its exhibits are well-documented with English captions. It traces the history of silk production (see ) and its use from its beginnings in about 4000 BC to the present day. Exhibits include old looms with demonstrations of their workings, samples of ancient silk patterns, and a section explaining the art of sericulture. The museum's most interesting exhibit is its room full of live silk worms, eating mulberry leaves and spinning cocoons. Suzhou Museum 204 Dongbei Jie 9am–4pm daily The municipal museum is housed in the villa which was formerly part of the adjoining Humble Administrator's Garden. The villa was occupied by Li Xiu-cheng, one of the leaders of the Taiping Heavenly Kingdom Rebellion (see Wuzhou) in 1860. This rather dry museum has no English captions, and concentrates on Suzhou's association with canal construction and silk production. The museum was rebuilt in a contemporary-meets-traditional style by the architect IM Pei and reopened in 2006. Statue of a silkworker, Silk Museum Women produced silkin their own home The History of Chinese Silk According to legend it was the Empress Xi Ling who, in 2640 BC, encouraged silkworm breeding on a large scale. Trading vast quantities of the material around the world, China profited massively from the industry. It remained a Chinese monopoly for the next 3,000 years or so until refugees smuggled the secret to Korea and Japan. Another story tells that a Chinese princess who married the Prince of Khotan secretly brought silkworms with her as a gift for her husband. The western world, which knew China as Seres, or Land of Silk, learnt the secret of silk production via two monks, who hid silkworms in their bamboo staffs. Imperial gift Silk was originally reserved for use by the imperial household, an example of which is this gorgeous robe embroidered with the imperial symbol of the five-clawed dragon. The imperial yellow symbolizes the earth. Silk Chinoiserie was popular in Europe and America at various times from the 17th century onwards. Cinese Factories created a range of Chinese-style designs solely for export. Silk has special qualities in that it retains warmth, and yet is lightweight and cool and can therefore be worn in comfort both in winter and summer. Justinian was the Byzantine emperor who stole the secret of silk in AD 600. Silk had for long been fashionable in the Roman Empire but they had no idea how it was made, even thinking that it grew on trees. Women produced silk in their own home – and it took up a large part of the day for six months of the year. The state also had many workshops producing and weaving silk. The Production of Silk Thousands of years of intensive breeding have rendered the silk moth, Bombyx mori, a blind, flightless, egg-laying machine whose larvae hold the secret of silk. The genius of the Chinese lay in the discovery of the potential of its ancestor, a wild, mulberry-eating moth unique to China. Farming silkworms: the eggs are first kept at 65° F (18° C) rising to 77° F (25° C), at which point they hatch. The silkworms (actually caterpillars) are now kept at a constant temperature and fed mulberry leaves at 30-minute intervals day and night, until fattened they are ready to enter the cocoon stage. Making silk: the cocoons are steamed to kill the pupae and soaked to soften the sticky gum and allow the silk strands to be separated. Several strands are woven to make one silk thread. Cocoons: when they are ready to pupate, with a figure-of-eight motion, they spin their sticky secretion into cocoons. Silken saliva: the silkworms’ saliva glands secrete a clear liquid, that solidifies into silk threads as it dries, and a gum that sticks these together. Shizi Lin 23 Yuanlin Rd. The Lion Grove Garden is considered by many the finest in Suzhou. However, visitors unfamiliar with the subtleties of Chinese garden design may find it rather bleak, as rocks are its main feature. Ornamental rocks were a crucial element of classical gardens, and symbolized either the earth or China’s sacred mountains. Dating to 1342, the garden was originally built as part of a temple. The large pool is spanned by a zigzag bridge and buildings with unusually fine latticework, while part of the rockery forms a labyrinth. The charming Ou Yuan Garden Ou Yuan Cang Jie 7:30am–5pm daily The Ou Yuan (Double Garden) is not as busy as many of the city’s other classical gardens, and is a pleasure to visit. It takes its name from its two garden areas, separated by buildings and corridors. A relaxing place, Ou Yuan has rockeries, a pool, and a fine, open pavilion at its center that is surrounded by several teahouses. It is situated in a charming locality filled with some of the most attractive houses, canals, and bridges in the city. Museum of Opera & Theater 14 Zhongzhangjia Xiang 8:30am–4:30pm daily Housed in a beautiful Ming dynasty theater of latticed wood, the Museum of Opera and Theater (Xiqu Bowuguan) is a fascinating and highly visual museum. Its display halls are filled with examples of old musical instruments, delicate hand-copied books of scores and lyrics, masks, and costumes. Other exhibits include a life-size orchestra and vivid photographs of dramatists and actors. Traditional Suzhou Opera, known as kun ju, is renowned as the oldest form of Chinese opera, with a history of about 5,000 years. The museum is the venue for occasional performances, while the adjacent teahouse stages daily shows of kun-style opera and music. Mural in the Hall of Literary Gods, Xuanmiao Guan Xuanmiao Guan 94 Miaoqian Jie The Daoist Temple of Mystery was founded during the Jin dynasty but like many Chinese temples, has been rebuilt many times. The Hall of the Three Pure Worshipers dates to the Song dynasty, and is the largest ancient Daoist hall in China. The intricate structure of the roof in particular is worth scrutiny. Located in Suzhou’s commercial center, the temple was associated with popular street entertainment, and although the musicians and jugglers have gone, it retains a casual atmosphere. Shuang Ta Dinghui Si Xiang The octagonal Song dynasty twin pagodas,Shuang Ta Once part of a temple, these 98-ft (30-m) high twin pagodas date to the early Song era. According to a recently discovered inscription, they were first built in AD 982 by the students Wang Wenhan and his brother in honor of their teacher, who helped them pass the imperial civil service exams. Twin pagodas are commonly found in India but are a rarer feature of Chinese temples, as pagodas were largely built as single edifices. Yi Yuan 343 Renmin Rd. 7:30am–midnight daily The Garden of Happiness is one of Suzhou’s newer gardens, dating from the late Qing dynasty. It was built by a government official who utilized rocks and landscape designs from other abandoned gardens. The garden appears to have originally covered a larger area; today its central feature is a pool encircled by rockeries and spanned by a zigzag bridge. The best viewpoint is from the Fragrant Lotus Pavilion, while another pavilion that juts into the pool is known for catching cooling breezes. Look out for the calligraphy by famous scholars and poets. Silk Embroidery Research Institute 280 Jingde Rd. Housed in the Huan Xiu Shan Zhuang Garden (Surrounded by Majestic Mountains), this institute creates exquisitely fine silk embroidery, work that is mainly done by women. In order to produce the painting-like effect of their designs, the women sometimes work with silk strands that are so fine, they are almost invisible. They specialize in double-sided embroidery – for example, a cat with green eyes on one side and blue on the other. The Pavilion for Watching the Moon,Wangshi Yuan Wangshi Yuan Kuojia Xiang It is said that the Master of the Nets Garden was named after one of its owners – a retired official who wished to become an accomplished fisherman. Dating to 1140, it was completely remodeled in 1770 and for many people, is the finest of all Suzhou’s gardens. Although small, it succeeds, with great subtlety, in introducing every element considered crucial to the classical garden (see Traditional Chinese Gardens). It includes a central lake, discreet connecting corridors, pavilions with miniature courtyards, screens, delicate latticework, and above all, points which “frame a view”, as if looking at a perfectly balanced photograph. The best known building is the Pavilion for Watching the Moon, from where the moon can be viewed in a mirror, in the water, and in the sky. Regular evening performances of Chinese opera, including local kun ju, take place here. Canglang Ting 3 Canglang Ting Jie, Renmin Rd. 7:30am–5pm daily (to 4pm mid-Apr–Oct) The Dark Blue Wave Pavilion Garden – whose name is suggestive of a relaxed and pragmatic approach to life – is perhaps Suzhou’s oldest garden, first laid out in 1044 by a scholar, Su Zimei, on the site of an earlier villa. His successor, a general in the imperial army, enlarged it in the 12th century, and it was rebuilt in the 17th century. It is known for its technique of “borrowing a view”, allowing the scenery beyond the garden’s confines to play a role in its design. Here, it is achieved by lowering walls on the north side of some of the pavilions, allowing views across water; elsewhere the southwest hills can be seen. The central feature is a mound that is meant to resemble a wooded hill. Gardens were ideal places for contemplation and writing poetry, clearly visible in the engravings of verses and poems dotting Canglang Ting. Liu Yuan 338 Liuyuan Rd. Xi Yuan Xiyuan Rd. Originally a pair, these two gardens lie near each other to the west of the old moated area. The Liu Yuan (Garden for Lingering in), was restored in 1953, and its four scenic areas are connected by a long corridor. The Xi Yuan (West Garden) once belonged to a devout Buddhist, and is more temple than garden. The Jiechang Temple, with its tiled roof and red beams is a fine example of southern style architecture. Adjoining it is the Hall of Five Hundred Louhan. Confucian Temple Renmin Rd. The original Song dynasty temple was rebuilt in 1864 after it was destroyed in the Taiping Rebellion. Its main hall, dating from the Ming dynasty, has several stone carvings including China’s oldest surviving city map, depicting Suzhou, or Pingjiang as it was known in 1229. A star chart dating from 1247 maps the positions of stars and celestial bodies in the heavens. It is one of the earliest surviving maps of its kind. Ceremonial urn, Tiger Hill Tiger Hill 8 Sanmen Nei Rd. In the city’s northwest is the popular Tiger Hill (Huqiu Shan), the burial place of He Lu, the King of Wu and founder of Suzhou. His spirit is said to be guarded by a white tiger who appeared three days after his death and refused to leave. The main attraction is the Song-dynasty leaning pagoda (Yunyan Ta or Cloud Rock Pagoda), built in brick, which leans more than 7-ft (2-m) from the perpendicular at its highest point. Some 10th-century Buddhist sutras and a record of the year that it was constructed (959–961) were discovered during one of the attempts to prevent it from falling. The park is quite large, with pools and flowerbeds filled with blooms in spring and early summer. One of the many boulders is split in two, allegedly the result of He Lu’s swordsmanship. He is supposedly buried nearby along with 3,000 swords. Incense burners in the grounds of Hanshan Si Hanshan Si 24 Hanshansi Long First constructed in the Liang dynasty, the Cold Mountain Temple was named after a Tang-dynasty poet-monk. A stone rendition of him and his fellow monk, Shi De, is to be seen here. The temple was rebuilt in the 19th century, after it was destroyed during the Taiping Rebellion. Located close to the Grand Canal, it was immortalized by the Tang-dynasty poet Zhang Ji, who arrived here by boat and anchored nearby. His poem “Anchored at Night by the Maple Bridge” is inscribed on a stone stele, and contains the lines that made Hanshan Si famous: “Beyond Suzhou lies Hanshan Temple; at midnight the clang of the bell reaches the traveler’s boat.” The bell alluded to here was subsequently lost, and the temple’s current bell was presented by Japan in 1905. Nearby, a beautiful arched bridge offers views along the Grand Canal. Tuisi Yuan 7:45am–5:30pm daily View from Ruigang Pagoda Pan Men Scenic Area Set in the southwest corner of Suzhou, this once overlooked area has been extensively restored – gone are the pretty canalside shacks – but it still contains some of the city’s most interesting historical sights. Pan Men is a unique fortified gate that once controlled access to the city by both land and water. It is said to date back nearly 700 years, although most of the present construction is much more recent. Other highlights include the charming Wu Men Bridge and the views of the city and canals from the Ruigang Pagoda. Visitors' checklist 2 Dong Da Rd, SW corner of the city from the train station for scenic area (inc. Pan Men and Wu Men Bridge), separate fee for Ruigang Pagoda www.szpmjq.com Star sights Wu Men Bridge Pan Men Ruigang Pagoda View from Ruigang Pagoda After a climb up narrow stairs, looking down into the heart of Suzhou itself reveals a city dotted with large pockets of green – the beautiful gardens that have made the city so famous. This gate and attached section of wall (dating back to 1351) are all that remains of the city’s ancient fortifications. It is the only land and water gate in China. Hall of Attractive Scenery This three-story pavilion houses a tranquil tea room with views to the platform of the Western Stage in front. This seven-story, 140-ft (43-m) high pagoda dates back to the Song dynasty. It is constructed of brick with wooden platforms, and has simple Buddhist carvings at its base. Hall of Four Auspicious Merits The name of this hall is inspired by Buddhist teachings. At each side of the hall at the end of covered walkways are smaller pavilions, one containing a drum and the other a bell. This graceful bridge spanning the Grand Canal is the tallest in Suzhou and its design dates back to the Song dynasty, although it has since been rebuilt a few times. It has steps built into it and a lovely view from the top. Please click here to read more information about Suzhou, China For more details, please visit China Tours and China Travel Information. 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Vol. III, No. 4, Spring 1990 Old Matt's Cabin By Lynn Morrow "Old Matt's Cabin,"the J. K. Ross house, is a symbol of tourism in the Shepherd of the Hills country of Taney County. Soon after Harold Bell Wright's The Shepherd of the Hills, was published in 1907, tourists began arriving on the new White River railroad to visit the locations described in the book and to meet the real life counterparts of Wright's fictional characters. The Ross house consequently became one of the most visited and photographed houses in Missouri. In 1982 Southwest Missouri State University art historian David Quick successfully nominated the Ross House to the National Register of Historic Places. John K. Ross, born in the 1850s, grew up in eastern Pennsylvania as the son of a Union Army veteran. After the Civil War Ross hired out to other farmers to help support his parents. The family moved to western Pennsylvania and then to western Indiana where the parents remained. Young John migrated to Kansas, married a Kansas girl, moved to Iowa, and then back to Indiana. His first wife died, leaving John with a young son, Charles. John Ross married again, this time a Kentucky girl. Attracted by promotional ads of the Kansas City, Ft. Scott, and Memphis railroad, the couple migrated to West Plains, Missouri. Shortly thereafter they moved to Greene County and made their home in Springfield. There they rented a large house and advertised for boarders. John was a skilled carpenter and soon the construction work he was able to get supported the family and ended the need to rent out rooms for extra income. The Rosses bought forty acres ten miles from Springfield, but John continued to work in town. The Panic of 1893 led to foreclosure on the farm; however, the Rosses were able to sell it before it was lost. In the mid-1890s John and his son, Charles, by then a young man, scouted the White River country to the south. At the U.S. land office in Springfield they filed a homestead claim to public land in northwest Taney County. Charles and John left Mrs. Ross and a young daughter in Greene County, then went to Taney County to begin homesteading. In the fall of 1895 the two Ross men built a single pen log house on their homesteaded land, and soon the family was reunited there. The original pen or room was large, some 20 by 14 feet, and remarkably well-squared. Ross did not build a typical pioneer folk house, but rather used construction techniques usually employed in frame buildings--rafters cut into the top plates; joists exactly centered, and floorboards tightly fitted--building methods which bear witness to his building experience and carpentry skills. The log joints are half-dovetail and chinking was done with lime mortar and pieces of wood laid diagonally. Later the chinking was reinforced with concrete. Sawn lumber for the house came from a nearby sawmill operated by the Rosses. The continuous fieldstone footings are a remarkable feature of the house. A frame bedroom and kitchen on the west were an important later addition. The original John Ross house. Note absence of fire-place--the house was equipped with stove and flue. [28] The family first occupied their new house in the spring of 1896. In the summer of that same year, scarcely before they were settled, Kansas City minister Harold Bell Wright visited the area and made their acquaintence. He later corresponded with them, and sent them a copy of his first book, That Printer of Udell's, (published in 1903). Several years later, when Wright returned to the Ozarks to recover from poor health, he received permission to camp on a knoll in the Rosses' cornfield, a location now known as Inspiration Point. It is here that he conceived The Shepherd of the Hills novel. Charles guided and travelled with Wright throughout the countryside and the Rosses became the model for Wright's Matthews family--Old Matt, Aunt Mollie, and Young Matt. In 1910 the Rosses moved north into Roark Valley, next to the railroad at Garber, to become hamlet merchants and operate the post office. M. R. Driver, a physical education instructor at Fairmont College, Wichita, Kansas, purchased the old house and farm from the Rosses. Driver was a promoter who made "Old Matt's" a wayside inn for tourists. He expanded the property and hired caretakers to operate it. In 1913 he added a screened dining room on the north. The Rosses were entertained at the opening, and before the season was over that year, between six and seven hundred tourists had dined at the homestead. A chimney with flanking windows was added on the east, along with stone porch pillars, as part of Driver's rustic interpretation of a summer resort. The Rosses, both husband and wife, died in 1923. Charles was killed in a motorcycle accident in California in 1934. Pearl Spurlock, famous Branson area promoter and taxi driver for tourists during the 1920s, began a monument fund in 1924 for the unmarked graves of the Rosses. In October, 1925, poet John Neihardt gave the dedicatory speech at the unveiling of the Ross marker at Evergreen cemetery, a short distance from the homestead and cabin. In 1926 M. R. Driver sold the 160 acre homestead to Mrs. Lizzie McDaniel (King). She remodeled all the buildings at the farm, reclaimed furniture original to the house, and converted the barn into comfortable sleeping quarters for tourists. Bertha and Marie Haberman of Haberman Art Studios, McDaniel's Springfield associates in this Shepherd of the Hills tourism venture, opened the Twin Pine Inn (including cottages, a store, and gas station) at the fork of the Dewey Bald and Compton Ridge roads, two miles west of Old Matt's Cabin. Lizzie McDaniel made the Ross house her residence, and in 1934 dismantled her Springfield house and had it reassembled east of the Ross house. It later became a museum. Miss Lizzie leased Inspiration Point to the State of Missouri for a public roadside automobile park, and joined with other promoters in calling for improved roads and more accessibility to the area for tourists. After McDaniel died in 1946 the Civic League of Branson assumed ownership of the house. Dr. and Mrs. Bruce Trimble acquired the remainder of the estate. Dr. Trimble, a former professor at the University of Kansas City, maintained the Ross homesite, opened a coffee and novelty shop, and made Miss Lizzie's house into a museum that featured Rose O'Neill creations. He began constructing an amphitheatre on the property, but died in 1957 before it was finished. In 1960 his widow, Mrs. Mary Trimble, and son, Mark, completed the amphitheatre and began producing a dramatized version of The Shepherd of the Hills. The pageant is performed for over 250,000 guests annually, the most attended outdoor theatre performance in the United States. The property is now owned and operated by Gary Snadon. The Ross house, now become "Old Matt's Cabin." The fireplace was intended to augment its rustic, traditional appearance. The stone steps and porch pillars draw from the traditions of eastern resort architecture. [29] The J. K. Ross house, "Old Matt's Cabin," remains a Taney County treasure, well preserved and much visited. Lynn Morrow is a Taney County public historian and consulting editor to Ozarks Watch. Copyright -- OzarksWatch Next Article | Table of Contents | Other Issues | Keyword Search Local History Home Springfield-Greene County Library

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To print: Click here or select File and then Print from your browser's menu. &copy; 2011 - 2016 Bali Discovery Tours, All rights reserved. This message originated from http://www.balidiscovery.com/ Find it online at http://www.balidiscovery.com/messages/message.asp?Id=3855 More Changes at the Top in Bali Hotels New Appointments at Hard Rock Hotel Bali and InterContinental Bali Resort. (6/11/2007) Hard Rock Hotel Bali Darryl Marsden has been appointed General Manager of the Hard Rock Hotel Bali effective June 1, 2007. Daryl, who has been with the Hotel and Hard Rock Hotels on a local and regional basis since July 2000, replaces Jamal Hussain who has left Bali and accepted a senior management role Banyan Tree Resorts in the Maldives.Darryl joined Hard Rock Hotel Bali in July 2000 as Director of Food & Beverage and in November 2001 was appointed as the Regional Director of Food and Beverage for Hard Rock Hotels, Asia. Promoted to Executive Assistant Manager in charge of hotel operations, in February 2003, Daryl brings 26 years of hospitality experience, with previous senior positions as Director of Food & Beverage, Palace of the Golden Horses Malaysia, Director of Food and Beverage Sutera Harbour Resort, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Executive Chef of Grand Wailea Resort, Hotel & Spa, Hawaii, USA.InterContinental Bali Resort Bali Norbert Vas has been appointed as Director of Operations Club InterContinental Bali Resort.An Austrian national, Norbert has nearly two decades of hospitality management experience starting as a trainee at the SAS Palai Hotel in Vienna before returning to school to obtain a degree in Hotel and Tourism Management at the Centre International de Glion in Montreux, Switzerland.In 1994, Norbert was appointed as Senior Sales Manager for Radisson SAS Hotel in D�sseldorf before moving to New York to become Assistant Food & Beverage Manager at the Four Seasons Hotel. Staying in New York, he also served in sales capacities with Ian Schrager Hotels and Omni Hotels.Moving to Indonesia in 2000, Norbert has held sales and marketing positions with the Shangri-la Surabaya and Mandarin Oriental in Jakarta.Norbert has also worked at the Imperial Aryaduta Hotel & Country Club in Jakarta as an Assistant General Manager and as General Manager with Swiss-BelHotel in Bali and Vietnam.

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Europe's Coolest Cycling Tour Spend your days cycling through one of France’s major wine regions, your nights savoring the fruits—and the feasts!—of the Loire Valley. By Paige Wright, Wednesday, Oct 2, 2013, 6:00 PM Discover the old-world charm of Saumur, a great place in the Loire Valley to base yourself for a few days. Terroir. Spend any time in one of the world's great wine-producing regions, whether it's Northern California's Napa Valley, Italy's Tuscany, or France's Loire Valley, and you'll eventually hear some version of this evocative term. Derived from the French word for "land," terroir officially refers to the combination of land and climate—the trees, the flowers, the rainfall, the soil itself—that produces a distinctive wine grape. (You may also hear the term used to describe varieties of cocoa and coffee beans and other products.) The best wine regions take terroir quite seriously. So seriously, in fact, that the names of wines—several hundred in France alone—are regulated so that, unless your grape is grown in a designated area, you can't just slap a name (or "appellation"), such as Côte du Rhône or Champagne, on your bottle. That's terroir in its literal, and commercial, sense. But I love how the term has also taken on a larger meaning, evoking the unique sense of place you experience when you immerse yourself in a destination. If the water running down from the mountains and the flowers that grow in the fields can affect the flavor of a grape, then certainly the personality of the people and the daily rhythms of work, food preparation, and leisure time can determine the flavor of a vacation. And in that sense, terroir is exactly what you get when you rent a bicycle in the charming French town of Saumur and embark on the Loire à Vélo, a cycling trail through the towns and forests, past châteaus and farmland, of one of the country's major wine regions. SEE 40 STUNNING PHOTOS OF FRANCE! WHAT IS LA LOIRE Á VELO? La Loire à Vélo (it means literally "the Loire on a bicycle") is a one-of-a-kind cycling route that traverses more than 500 miles of the Loire Valley, attracting more than 800,000 cyclists each year. Still under construction, the route is literally growing by the kilometer to allow cyclists to explore the region at their own pace, hitting cities such as Nantes and Angers, and getting a taste of the land along the way at châteaus, in tiny villages, and in the dark, chilly, delicious tasting rooms of local wineries. More than a third of the Loire à Vélo consists of quiet roads that don't have much automobile traffic; nearly another third consists of green ways; and another third is closed to cars. Fully two-thirds of the route runs along the Loire River itself, and there are hundreds of spots for cyclists to stop. The Loire River Valley has been a popular cycling destination for years—it's just the kind of place that makes people want to feel the earth under their feet—or under their wheels. The Loire is often referred to as a "fairy tale" destination for its stunning, turreted châteaus (manor houses that were once home to nobility and other serious land owners, including French kings when they wanted to get out of Paris), beautiful forests, and not only the lovely Loire but also the Maine, Vienne, and Indre rivers. The central Loire Valley is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the entire valley has been nicknamed the Garden of France not only for the vineyards that grow the grapes for extraordinary wines but also for the rolling farmland that produces bushels of fresh cherries, artichokes, and asparagus. (For Loire à Vélo maps and detailed routes, plus updates on the growing trail, visit cycling-loire.com.) HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT CYCLE Bicycle rental shops such as Detours de Loire, a chain that has a shop in Saumur, are plentiful in the region and, depending on how you arrive in the Loire, may be the most convenient way to get geared up for your ride. Rental-shop owners will usually speak English, and you should let them know your level of skill (be honest—there's no point pretending you know what you're doing if that just translates into mayhem or injury on the trail), and if you have a preference for any particular kind of riding—such as all-terrain cycles, road bikes, or hybrids. A rented cycle should come with a tire pump and repair kit, a bell, properly working gears, and a place to hold a water bottle. If you'll be renting for more than one day, ask about multi-day discount rates. A half-day bike rental typically starts at around $11. Another alternative is to bring your own bicycle—high-speed trains allow travelers to zoom from Paris to the city of Angers in about 90 minutes, and local trains link the major towns and cities along the Loire à Vélo

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NileGuide Travel Blog Vancouver/Whistler Caribbean & Oceania Food Lovers Active/Outdoors Eco-Travel Postcard Perfect 8 Abandoned American Theme Parks “Open” for Exploration Featured — By Rachel Greenberg on May 26, 2010 at 11:16 am Amusement parks walk the fine line between fun-ish and semi-creepy. Maybe it’s the combination of sketchy rides, circus folk, questionable attractions, and way too many screaming kids, but there’s something a little unsettling about them. Add an ill-advised theme into the mix, and you’ve got a real summer-time winner. Although for most of the 20th century amusement parks were a staple of American culture, the shine is definitely off the bumper car. Tons of new parks litter the country, but many of the old classics, unable to compete with the snazzy new parks, have been shut down. Most have been destroyed to make way for housing developments and malls, but a few still remain. Mostly forgotten and in total disrepair, these abandoned amusement parks are sometimes more interesting in their decay then they were while in operation. But be warned urban explorer! Most of these parks are privately owned and do not appreciate people traipsing through their property, taking ridiculously cool pictures. If you get stopped by some authorities…just don’t tell them NileGuide sent you! The Prehistoric Forest, Irish Hills, Michigan Imagine Jurassic Park, but instead of real, blood-thirsty-Jeep-munching dinos you get dilapidated, stationary dinosaur statues situated around a mediocre community pool. It’s a wonder this park didn’t appeal to 21st century kiddies…. Opened in 1963, the park had a smoking volcano, waterfall, water slide, and 100 fiber glass dinosaurs sprinkled across the eight acre property. Since closing in 1999, the property has been on and off the market, all the while in complete disuse. As the years have gone by, the park continues to revert back to forest, and the dinosaur dioramas have begun to blend into the natural world. If you should feel so inclined, The Prehistoric Forest is currently for sale for a cool $548,000 and, according to its real estate listing, the property has an arcade, gift shop, a 1200sq ft community shower building and could be used as a campground or day care…EEEEEEKK! Now that’s frightening. Better start exploring soon before this gem gets snatched off the market![All Dinosaur Images: RoadsideArchitecture via Debra Jane Seltzer] [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FetGWgrUZUs[/youtube] Six Flags, New Orleans “Jazzland”, a New Orleans-themed park, was built on acres of swamp-land outside of the city in 2000, was purchased by Six Flags and changed names in 2002. During Hurricane Katrina, Six Flags was completely flooded and an estimated 70-80% of the park was destroyed, leaving it much too expensive to fix. The park has been slowly rotting, decaying, and sinking into the swamp for the past five years since disaster struck. Images: Annie Wentzell/Annie Wentzell/Flickr What’s extra eerie is the park features many miniatures of New Orleans itself, including a “Main Street” designed after the French Quarter and restaurants that are modeled after some of the city’s historic eateries. Like many of the buildings they are modeled after, many of the park’s structures were submerged in 7 feet of water for over a month, and now clearly display the ravages of the flood. Image: Liquorhead/Flickr Although this painful reminder of Katrina’s devastation is sitting in total disrepair, it seems like it might be that way for a while longer. Six Flags and the City of New Orleans are in a entangled legal battle over the land. If you want to visit, be careful – many urban explorers have been able to enter with no problems at all, while others have been handcuffed, driven off the premises, and had their camera film destroyed. Images: smwarnke4/smwarnke4/liquorhead/liquorhead/Flickr The Rocky Point Amusement Park, Warwick, Rhode Island When it was built in 1847, Rocky Point was pretty much the neatest thing in all of Rhode Island. It had everything an East Coast Victorian family could want: a Ferris-wheel, picturesque water-front views, a classy dining hall, and a long pier perfect for strolling…ahh. And as far as amusement parks, Rocky Point lasted a pretty long time. It enjoyed continued popularity and was able to evolved with the times, that is until the early 1990s took their toll. Images: AllPoster/Hugh Manatee/Wikipedia Commons After some horrid (and possibly shady) investments that the park held went bankrupt, it could no longer continue operating under its investors’ heavy debts. The iconic “Rocky Point” gate closed for the last time in 1996. Since then, most of the rides have been removed and sold to other parks. The rest of the property has been left to disrepair, and has suffered two possible arson attacks. Although everything of “value” has been dispersed to needy amusement parks around the country, remnants of Rocky Point can still be seen. Images: tmjeffers/tmjeffers/Flickr Image: tmjeffers/Flickr Desperate to know more? Bellow is the trailer for Rocky Point documentary made a few years ago. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMVX7Ud8Rck[/youtube] Lincoln Park, Dartmouth, Massachusetts This park was originally opened by the Union Street Railway Company to increase tourism on their rail line in 1894. The park expanded over time, but its most popular attraction from 1946 on was “The Comet”, a wooden roller coaster. When it was built in the 40s, the coaster was the absolute bees knees. Passengers were even willing to carry sandbags to help the cars move along the track since the ride wasn’t “loose” enough to let gravity do the work. Although the coaster was the ultimate in cool, it also turned out to be deadly as well. Image: artinruins In the mid 60s, a man stood up in a car and was killed going down a lift. Then in 1968 the last car detached from the rest of the coaster and rolled backwards until it derailed, tossing its passengers out, injuring them. Then again, in 1986, another man was killed trying to climb from one car to another while the coaster was moving. No surprise, these “incidents” were hard hard for many people to forget (even though the two deaths are clearly caused by “user error”), and the decline of Lincoln Park began. Hoping more money would fix the problem, Lincoln Park’s owners invested $75,000 in the park, but just as construction completed, the Comet’s brake’s failed, the coaster’s cars jackknifed and the last car detached, finally screeching to a halt hanging precariously off the tracks. Not shockingly, that was The Comet’s final ride. Facing mounting debts and an accident-prone amusement park, Lincoln Park was shut down for good. Image: gmeadows1/Flickr Image: alohadave/Flickr Image: LP Comet Although most of the rides were sold off, the Comet still remains. A morbid reminder of the park’s previous glory which can be explored off rout 6 in North Dartmouth. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fOOq6mvfuNk&feature=related[/youtube] Lake Dolores, Newberry Springs, CA From 1962 to the late 80s Lake Dolores contained the trifecta of summer fun: it was combination water park, amusement park, and campground but in an unexpected locale. Situated on the eastern edge of the Mojave Desert between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, the park was supplied with water by underground desert springs that fed the area. After multiple owners and unsuccessful new concepts (changing its name to Rock-a-Hoola being one of them) the park fell out of style, and most of the rides were sold off. Image: Clay Larsen/Flickr Image: TravelingMango/Flickr All that remained were the old water slides, which must have seemed pretty bizarre hanging out on an abandoned stretch of highway in the middle of the desert – that is, until Lake Dolores was happened upon by the reality TV show Rob and Big (focusing on the life of Rob, a professional skateboarders and his friends). While filming a drive from LA to Vegas, the reality show crew stopped at Lake Dolores to attempt skateboarding on the abandoned slides. EEEK!! You can watch it here. Although no one got hurt, leaving the slides intact became and huge liability for the owners of Lake Dolores. Soon after the episode aired, most of the water slides were taking out of the park. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyop2Ip-oO0[/youtube] Glen Echo Amusement Park, Glen Echo, Maryland Glen Echo was created in 1891 as a Chautauqua site (a government funded adult arts center) and slowly morphed into an amusement park in the beginning of the 20th century. The park’s gorgeous art-deco buildings and craftsman carousel drew crowds from D.C., but slowly old-fashioned Glen Echo lost popularity, and it closed its doors in 1968. Image: katmere/Flickr Image: katmere/IntangibleArts/Flickr Glen Echo was then turned over the the National Parks Service, who has donated the park to different arts organizations over the years. Although many other of the original buildings and rides and fallen into disuse, the Spanish Ballroom and Bumper-Car Pavilion host dances on Friday and Sunday Nights and art classes are held in the former Arcade building. In addition, the classic carousel (which has 2 chariots, 4 rabbits, 4 ostriches, 38 horses, a lion, tiger, giraffe, and a fancy prancing deer) went through an almost 20-year renovation, and is now open to the public for rides. Image: chrisbb@prodigy.net/Flickr [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QI_VtA79shM[/youtube] If breaking and entering isn’t your thing, Glen Echo is the perfect out-of-use amusement park to check out since it’s legally open to the public! BONUS Chippewa Lake Park, Medina County, Ohio Image: logencz/Flickr Disclaimer: Chippewa Lake was torn down in 2009, so you can no longer visit it, but it’s still worth reading about. Built in 1875 by Edward Andrews, Chippewa Lake Park was originally named “Andrew’s Pleasure Ground”. Luckily, that innuendo-inducing name was changed in 1898 when the park switched owners and even more rides were installed. Chippewa Lake Park was super popular in the 20s and then slowly declined until it was closed in 1978. After being abandoned, it was left pretty much alone for the next 30+ years. All of the wooden rides remained and as the forest took back the land that was cleared for the park, the rides became part of the environment. Image: Familyguyfan221/Flickr Image: Mike Adams Photos/Flickr Since the park lay abandoned for so many years, it became almost as beloved in “death” as it had been in “life”. There were even group tours offered on the grounds of the park in the months before its final demise. Since these pictures were taken, all the buildings and rides of Lake Chippewa have been destroyed to make way for a spa and hotel, which has yet to be built. Image: history_buff_23/Flickr Came across any sweet abandoned amusement parks we left off the list? Let us know! And keep checking back for installment two of the series about long forgotten theme parks in other countries! Tags: America, amusement park, California, Maryland, massachusetts, Michigan, New Orleans, Ohio, Rhode Island, theme park Tyler says: November 18, 2010 at 10:54 pm You forgot Joyland – Wichita, KS . It’s been closed since 2005 it’s scary. Iget the chills every time I drive by that park. That park has been there since 1930 something. Victor Mclendon says: November 20, 2010 at 7:42 pm This is very compelling. I don’t believe we will be able to rely on coal, natural gas and the like for much longer. Check out my blog about Alternative energies, I write about things like this in depth. Kate says: November 22, 2010 at 11:11 pm You guys should check out Pleasure Beach, the old park is great! Demetri says: November 24, 2010 at 6:46 am Given all of the videos out there, I am surprised that you didn’t include the incredibly creepy Splendid China in Orlando. It has become the kind of place that skaters love, but because all of the attractions are minature versions of Chinese artifacts and landmarks, it sort of looks like you are visiting the country after a nuclear war. Cameron says: November 24, 2010 at 7:35 pm This is awesome – I love exploring things like this. There is another you’ve missed which is in the San Bernadino Mountains in southern California. It was a christmas themed park, I remember I happened upon it years ago and didn’t have a chance to really explore it — I saw it from a distance. I would really like to go check that out but I can never remember where it was or what it was called. Christy says: November 26, 2010 at 4:16 pm funny, I am 42 and attended both of these parks. Lincoln Park as a kid, and a date with my now husband to Rocky Point when I was 18 – I believe we saw Foghat there! Pat Patterson says: November 26, 2010 at 10:43 pm Cameron mentioned a Christmas themed park in the San Bernardn Mts. It was called Santa’s Village and generally was open year round except during fire season and when heavy snowfall of storms made it difficult for people with no chains to get there. According to a nostalgia site the last of these parks closed in 2006 while the one in SoCal has pretty much been leveled by fire and then the subsequent buldozing of the rubble to prevent them from being set alight. http://www.alamedainfo.com/Santas_Village_Skyforest_CA_PC_7.jpg Kelly says: November 27, 2010 at 11:51 am There is an abandoned park of the “Land of OZ” next to the top of a ski mountain in NC. I have a yellow brick from there. Wish I could remember how we found it but it was such a long time ago! Kelly says: November 27, 2010 at 11:53 am oh, maybe it’s no longer abandoned. I found it here: http://www.roadsideamerica.com/tip/3764?offset=15 Ellie says: November 28, 2010 at 6:23 pm Puritas Springs Park, Cleveland, OH The park closed in 1958. Much of it was destroyed the next year by a fire. Very few people know about it any more. It once claimed to be home of the infamous Cyclone which boasted speeds of 80 mph and a nasty reputation. The roller coaster took advantage of the location of the park, situated next to a steep valley. Ruins of the roller coaster still remain in the valley and are on public property. Be aware that some hiking and luck will be required to find the tracks. Even says: November 30, 2010 at 3:57 pm Geauga Lake in Aurora, Ohio was very recently closed down as well, about a year or two ago after alot of financial trouble and name changing. Fizz says: December 1, 2010 at 4:24 pm The Santa’s Village in East Dundee, IL has been abandoned for quite some time now, as well as its companion waterpark Racing Rapids. The waterpark’s water was notorious for being gross in its later years ( I still remember it when it was good). I’m not sure if they still use the Polar Dome ice rink there (although I don’t see why not, as it was a good rink and is right at the front of the park). Probably not too overgrown or creepy yet, but still amusing to relive those memories of putting out little fake fires with water guns on one of the rides… Laura says: December 1, 2010 at 8:54 pm Celebration City in Branson, MO. It has been abandoned for several years. Owned by the Hershen family known for owning Silver Dollar City, also in Branson. Celebration City was a county fair type amusement park only open at night time and never really took off. the land has not been touched since it was closed down. Always want to explore the closed down park. Katie says: December 8, 2010 at 7:42 pm Splendid China in Orlando got torn down. Total bummer. christine yepsen says: December 9, 2010 at 1:53 pm The first amusement park built in MD was the Enchanted Forest. It was abandoned until recently when a local farm started purchasing pieces and renovating them! I was able to snap some pics back in 2002. http://theenchantedforest.ellicottcity.net/ http://www.clarklandfarm.com/Enchanted%20Forest%20Page.htm someone says: December 13, 2010 at 10:28 pm Does anyone know if Old Indiana Fun Park is still standing? I know it closed in the mid 90’s (I was there during the fateful crash that killed a grandmother and paralized her granddaughter). It was creeppy as heck when it was open, so if it’s not been torn down I bet it would be great for exploring! JT says: December 16, 2010 at 6:35 am Glen Echo is not abandoned anymore. Montgomery County, MD picked it up sometime in the early 2000’s and now it is an artist/ community park! The carosel has been fully restored and most of the buildings have been restored to their art deco beauty!! The place is beautiful!! A must see if you are in the DC metro area!! Jenn says: December 16, 2010 at 6:09 pm I grew up near Medina County Ohio. My dad used to tell me stories about Chippewa Lake and how creepy it was after nature had taken it back over. Thanks for posting pictures of it–I’ve never been able to see it before. Jane says: January 8, 2011 at 7:03 am Glen Echo doesn’t really belong on this list — everything else is properly abandoned, defunct. Glen Echo is open, and is a pretty neat place. I was really surprised to see it on this list, seeing as I’m in the park right now. db says: January 8, 2011 at 3:38 pm The Santa’s Village parking lot in the San Bernardino Mountains is currently used to store cut down trees before they are sent down the hill. You can drive by the site on Highway 18 in Skyforest and still see remnants of the old buildings. As far as I’m aware, it’s never been touched by fire (although the Old Fire in 2003 was close by). I moved off the mountain about 3 years ago, but I know there are several people who have props and artifacts from the site, and the local historical society was trying to find a location to display them. I have a memory of my parents taking me once. I was probably about 3-4, so it was the late sixties. I don’t remember being terribly impressed, but that was probably because I’d already been to Disneyland a couple of times by then. momma says: January 8, 2011 at 8:28 pm Chippewa Lake has been completely demolished Julie says: January 10, 2011 at 7:33 am Well my family has a cottage on Chippewa Lake and unfortunately they are tearing the park down for good…the old roller coaster is gone and im sure everything else is coming down soon too Jersey says: January 26, 2011 at 1:01 pm There is a gold-mine of abandoned theme parks in New Jersey’s Pine Barrens: Space City, Storybook Land, etc. Some have been properly demolished due to illegal activity and/or stupid teenagers, but quite a few are still rusting away somewhere in Piney. gnome says: February 4, 2011 at 2:54 pm Yesterdays abandoned theme parks are Today’s post-apocalyptic film sets wizzard says: February 12, 2011 at 11:32 am The old Benson’s Animal Farm in Hudson, NH was recently turned into a green space/nature area…closed quite a few years ago because of financial problems. The state bought it and turned around and sold it to the town. Some of the old stuff is still up- the gorilla house, the old lady in the shoe, ticket booths, etc. Kinda cool. 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Lord Nelson sets sail around the world A colourful flotilla of sail training vessels and other craft escorted Lord Nelson down Southampton water as she departed on her two-year round the world voyage (Sunday 21 October). Lord Nelson has set off on a ten leg voyage of over 45,000 miles, crossing the equator four times, visiting six continents and 30 countries. Lord Nelson will visit Rio de Janeiro, Cape Town, Durban, Kochi and Singapore, before arriving in Freemantle for the start of a tour of Australia and New Zealand. The sail-out followed a fun weekend of celebrations in Southampton for the Jubilee Sailing Trust’s volunteers and supporters. Lord Nelson is due to arrive in Freemantle next July and after a refit, will proceed to Melbourne for a Tall Ships festival that is being organised by the Australian Sail Training Association (AUSTA), before going on to Sydney for the International Fleet Review that will commemorate the centenary of the Royal Australia Navy in October. She will then participate in Sail Training International’s Sydney to Auckland Tall Ships Regatta which will be the first international Tall Ships Race in Australasian waters. After New Zealand, she will head off to round the famous Cape Horn and is due to arrive in Ushuaia at the heart of Terra del Fuego in February 2014. She will then visit some of the remotest communities in the world - Tristan da Cunha, St Helena and Ascension Island before arriving in Recife, known as the ‘Venice’ of Brazil. She is due to arrive back in Southampton in August 2014 after taking in the Caribbean, North America and Iceland en route back from Brazil. Legs cost as little as £2495. For more details about her programme visit http://jst.org.uk/sail-the-world.aspx - ends – For further information contact Sally Titmus, Communications Manager, Sail Training International Tel: +44 (0)23 9258 6367; Mob: +44 (0)7827 298733; Email:sally.titmus@sailtraininginternational.org About Lord Nelson Named after Britain’s most famous disabled sailor and launched in 1986, the 55m Tall Ship Lord Nelson is the first tall ship in the world to have been built to enable physically disabled and able-bodied people to sail side by side as equals. Special features on board the ship include wheelchair lifts between deck levels, a talking compass and a professional crew trained in the techniques of enabling people of all physical and sensory abilities to join in such activities as setting sails, navigating, steering the ship and keeping night watches. About Sail Training International Sail Training International is a registered charity. Its purpose is the development and education of young people of all nationalities, cultures, religions, social backgrounds and abilities through the sail training experience. Working closely with national sail training organisations, sail training Tall Ships, and host ports, Sail Training International is the world’s leading provider of races and events, conferences and seminars, publications, research and other services to the international sail training community. Members of Sail Training International include the national/representative sail training organisations of: Australia, Belgium, Bermuda, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, UK and USA. The Tall Ships Races summer series is the world’s largest mass participation sailing event organised annually for young people with up to 6,000 trainees taking part this year. Sail Training International also organises other international races and regattas for Tall Ships with no age restriction. www.sailtraininginternational.org Twitter: TallShipsRaces Facebook: Sail Training International Open for entries: 2013 Sydney Auckland Tall Ships Regatta Honoured for Services to Sail Training Join the only global conference on sail training this year 2012 prestigous annual conference awards: open for entries Unique honours for Tall Ships Races skipper Further Viewing

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This Pre-Existing Condition exclusion does not apply to the Emergency Medical Evacuation or Repatriation of Remains coverage; Waiver of the Pre-Existing Condition Exclusion The exclusion for Pre-Existing Condition will be waived provided: a) Your premium for this policy is received within the Time Sensitive Period; and b) You insure 100% of the cost of all Travel Arrangements that are subject to cancellation penalties or restrictions by the Travel Supplier; and c) You or the individual with the Pre-Existing Condition, are not disabled from travel at the time Your premium is paid; and d) The booking for the Trip is the Insured’s first and only booking for this travel period and destination. 2. suicide, attempted suicide or any intentionally self-inflicted injury of You, a Traveling Companion, Family Member or Business Partner booked to travel with You, while sane or insane; 3. war, invasion, acts of foreign enemies, hostilities between nations (whether declared or undeclared), or civil war; 4. participating in maneuvers or training exercises of an armed service or police force of any country; 5. mountaineering (engaging in the sport of scaling mountains generally requiring the use of picks, ropes, or other special equipment); 6. participating as a professional in a stunt, athletic or sporting event or competition; 7. participating in skydiving or parachuting, hang gliding, bungee cord jumping, extreme skiing, skiing outside marked trails or heli-skiing, any race or speed contests, scuba diving if the depth exceeds 130 feet or if You are not PADI or NAUI certified to dive and a dive master is not present during the dive; spelunking or bodily contact sports; 8. piloting or learning to pilot or acting as a member of the crew of any aircraft; 9. being Intoxicated or under the influence of any controlled substance unless taken as administered or prescribed by a Physician; 10. the commission of or attempt to commit a felony or being engaged in an illegal occupation; 11. normal pregnancy (except Complications of Pregnancy) and/or resulting childbirth, except as otherwise covered under Trip Cancellation or Trip Interruption, or voluntarily induced abortion; 12. any non-emergency treatment or surgery, routine physical examinations, hearing aids, eye glasses, contacts or any Elective Treatment and Procedures; 13. any loss occurring during a Trip booked or taken for the purpose or intent of securing medical treatment; 14. a mental, or nervous or psychological disorder, unless Hospitalized for that condition while the policy is in effect for You.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Washford Washford Postcode for Sat Nav: TA23 0PP The station is now home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust who have set up a museum and workshop on the site of the old Goods shed and yard demolished by British Railways in the 1960s. The museum contains some wonderful artifacts of the S&DJR and is well worth a visit. The Museum The Somerset and Dorset Railway Trusts museum at Washford contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966. Please note that the museum is not open every day. Please click here for opening dates. A Railway Remembered Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old station names and soak up the evocative atmosphere. Relics to be seen are station nameboards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills, rolling stock and steam locomotives. Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box Museum Admission Prices Adults £2.00 Child £1.00 Family £5.00 Members Free Washford Station has toilet facilities and is accessible to disabled passengers but does not have a disabled toilet. Tickets are not sold at this station and passengers are asked to purchase their tickets on the trains from the Guard or ticket inspector. Cleeve Abbey Special Offer to WSR Ticket Holders: A few minutes walk from the station brings you to Cleeve Abbey, a beautiful Cisterian Abbey, in the care of English Heritage and open from 29 March - 3 Nov, daily. Cleeve Abbey offers a 20% reduction on admission charges to those visitors who can show a same day dated WSR ticket on entry. [The offer is available between 29 March - 3 Nov, 7 days a week. Closing times may vary - visit www.english-heritage.org.uk/cleeve for details. The Abbey offers families a great chance to explore the history of the monks who lived at the Abbey with a fun story pack as well as providing visitors with the opportunity to wander around the grounds and Abbey buildings which remain at this peaceful site. Although the main abbey church is no more, the remaining outbuildings give a fascinating insight into monastic life. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and encourages visitors to linger. Further on from the abbey is Torre cider farm where you can learn how Somerset cider is made and even sample some of the produce. There are also several pubs including the Washford Inn at the end of the Station ramp and The White Horse, near the abbey, which serve food. History of Washford Station Washford Station is the first station on the �extension� from Watchet to Minehead and is different in style from the buildings of the earlier line. The station opened in 1874 and unlike some of the other stations on the line is in the village it serves. The Station is painted in Southern Region colours setting it apart from the other stations, painted in the colours of the Great Western Railway and its successor the Western Region of British Railways. The small wooden building next to the main building is the original signalbox which contains a set of levers. Although the �Midford� exhibit has been designed to represent an ex-S&DJR location, the lever-frame is in fact a part of one from the former signal-box at Woolston (near Southampton). Find out more about the Somerset and Dorset Trust Find out more about English Heritage's Cleeve Abbey.

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May 16, 2014YPI CrewAntibes Yacht Show YPI Crew Attend the Hugely Successful Antibes Yacht Show -- YPI Crew - leading crew recruitment agency on the Cote d'Azur - were delighted to take part in this year's hugely successful Antibes Yacht Show, last month. -- ANTIBES, FRANCE, May 16, 2014 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The superyacht crew agency, based in Antibes, with offices just minutes from Port Vauban, was one of a large number of crew recruitment companies to attend at the event from April 23 to 26. The Antibes Yacht Show is the first event of the nautical calendar in the Western Med and one which is becoming increasingly important to attend for yacht crew companies such as YPI Crew. It was created just seven years ago to meet the growing demand for superyacht exhibitions in the South of France in the spring, before the luxury yacht charter season begins. Consistently attracting all the big players from the world's leading brokerage and charter companies, this year saw shipyards also taking part in the event. This year, more than 12 000 visitors attended the show over the four days from 23 countries across the globe. The highlight of the show for many was the 80-plus yachts from 12 to 50 metres which were displayed in Port Vauban, Europe's largest marina. In total there were 164 exhibitors, offering information, insight and advice on a range of services and products from crew recruitment to fine wine. Held slightly later in April than previous years, part of the show's success was attributed to the beautiful spring weather. The decision has therefore been made to hold next year's Antibes Yacht Show during the same period, from April 22 to April 25 2015. http://www.ypicrew.comABOUT YPI CREW YPI Crew has been providing an unparalleled crew recruitment service for the yachting industry since 2002. As a crew agency, they focus entirely on the efficient and successful placement of quality yacht crew worldwide, including deckhands, stewards and stewardesses, bosuns, chefs, officers, engineers and captains. A uniquely personalised crew recruitment process results in a very high placement ratio for the thousands of crew positions recruited by YPI Crew each year. The majority of personnel provided by YPI Crew perfectly match the requirements of their clients. YPI Crew is a crew agency that listens to its clients and works with them. A tried and tested partner that owners can rely on to source and 'head-hunt' potential candidates both from within the yachting industry and outside it.# # # Contact Information: Laurence LewisYPI CrewAntibesFranceVoice: +33 (0)4 92 90 46 10Website: http://www.ypicrew.com/ Disclaimer: If you have any questions regarding information in this press release, please contact the person listed in the contact module of this page. Please do not attempt to contact 24-7 Press Release Newswire. We are unable to assist you with any information regarding this release. 24-7 Press Release Newswire disclaims any content contained in this press release. Please see our complete Terms of Use disclaimer for more information. This News Release can be viewed online at: http://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release-service/385728

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MAYOR MICHAEL R. BLOOMBERG AND NYC & COMPANY ANNOUNCE CITY TOURISM TO HIT RECORD LEVELS IN 2004 Mayor Kicks-off ‘Paint the Town’ – New York City’s Winter Travel Promotion Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and NYC & Company Chairman Jonathan M. Tisch and President & CEO Cristyne L. Nicholas today announced a record-breaking city tourism forecast for 2004 that showed the total number of visitors jumping 4.6% over 2003 to 39.6 million with growth in all major categories. This includes a double-digit increase of 10.2% in the lucrative international visitor segment, which is the first time these numbers have risen since September 11th. The strength of New York City's tourism industry is reflected in a direct spending projection of $15.1 billion and $220 million in hotel tax revenue in 2004. The Mayor made the announcement at the Bronx Zoo, where he kicked-off Paint the Town, NYC & Company's annual winter travel savings program which runs through February 28th. During the announcement, the Mayor and NYC & Company also outlined a hospitality community tsunami relief effort. "Today, I'm happy to announce that our tourism industry, which generates about $23 billion a year in business activity and supports more than a quarter-million jobs in our city, is setting new records," said Mayor Bloomberg. "With our unique variety of cultural and recreational attractions, our standing as the safest big City in America, it's no wonder that visitors are coming here in record numbers. Our world-class Bronx Zoo, the newly reopened Museum of Modern Art, and The Gates, a magnificent, temporary public work of art by artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude, which opens in Central Park next month, played and will play a big part in making New York City the ideal travel and business destination. And to capitalize on this growth, we're bringing visitors discounts on attractions throughout the five boroughs as part of Pai

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« Goodbye, Bill Bittersweet mission » Missing Meigs April 16, 2009 by Thomas B. Haines, Editor in Chief The Garmin GNS 530 reported a groundspeed of 119 knots while reporting a true airspeed of 162 knots–43 knots of wind on the nose, adding a full hour to the trip from Frederick, Maryland, to Chicago. Even running lean of peak exhaust gas temperature, I was beginning to wonder about fuel reserves. The 530 was showing more than an hour and 15 minutes of fuel on landing, but that’s a straight line to the destination of Chicago Executive, Palwaukee (PWK). And I knew that Chicago Approach wouldn’t allow us a direct route over the city and Chicago O’Hare to PWK. As predicted, the first Chicago Approach controller had a re-route for us, but at least a choice. Either over the southern end of Lake Michigan–a bit more direct, or south and west of the city before turning back toward PWK–longer, for sure. I chose the longer route because that lake is COLD this time of year in particular and we would be at relatively low altitude by then. So around Robinhood’s barn we went and ultimately landed with about an hour of fuel on this VFR day, so plenty. Then it was nearly an hour car ride downtown where we really wanted to go. If only there were a GA airport nearer downtown. What a concept! Standing on the lake shore looking out at Northerly Island, I felt as if I were at a wake–missing an old friend. Once the site of embattled Meigs Field, a perfect GA airport only blocks from the heart of Chicago, the island is now just another park among dozens along the lake shore. Mayor Richard Daley cowardly bulldozed the airport under the cover of darkness, knowing he couldn’t get away with it any other way. For pilots, the Meigs legacy has become the poster child of the dangers of backroom politics and lack of federal protection for key airports. Legislation since then may reduce the likelihood of such a deed occurring again, but it won’t stop those of us who enjoy Chicago from wishing we had a more convenient choice. Don’t let this happen to your airport. AOPA has lots of resources to help you protect your airport from the Mayor Daleys of the world and others who would do general aviation harm. But most important, get involved. Tags: Tom Haines on Thursday, April 16th, 2009 at 11:02 am and is filed under Pilot Culture, Tom Haines. 5 Responses to “Missing Meigs” Brendan Reynolds Says: April 17th, 2009 at 11:27 am I loved Meigs Field, and miss it dearly. I do not approve of Mayor Richard Daley’s illegal and immediate method of decommissioning the airport. I say this because I don’t want to get lynched at Oshkosh. I’m a pilot and want to protect small airports, but I don’t see how we can win this messaging war. There are some facts that I feel,we as a community, have not addressed satisfactorily. Our normal airport defense arsenal of economic development, emergency access and protection of open spaces is not completely relevant in the case of Meigs Field. Those arguments were designed to protect small airports in small communities. First, Chicago is not undeserved. It has a Class Bravo and a Class Charlie within the city limits and several Class Delta airports in the immediate vicinity. Second, Meigs Field was owned by the Chicago Park District and paid for by the City of Chicago. It was not a private enterprise. And third, Meigs Field was under utilized; as it was generally used by a relatively small group of relatively wealthy citizens, a group not representative of Chicagoans at large. The airport did not add substantially to the local economy. I’ve heard pilots claim that they used to fly in for dinner and shopping trips, but surely the resultant tax revenue iis incomparable to the cost of operating the airport. Emergency access is not a pain point Chicago has ever faced. Although with the security protocols involved in getting the first family in and out of Midway, Meigs Field would no doubt prove convenient. This is not an airport that fell victim to real estate development. Rather than a mall or condos, Meigs became a park. An open public space that’s used by far more people than the airport ever was. When we talk about airport protection we tend to get intensely angry at Mayor Daley. As if he acted alone in an unexpected and completely irrational manner. But that’s an oversimplification. Meigs disappeared in the middle of the night as a result of a complicated political and economic context. If we are going to save airports and prevent this from happening again, we need to work much harder at understanding the the full threat they face. It’s rarely a single politician or developer. We need you articulate the value of these resources in a more accessible and understandable way. And not one that comes across as a special interest group protecting the interests of wealthy hobbyists. David Reinhart Says: April 17th, 2009 at 12:47 pm Meigs was “under utilized” because the city made it as expensive and inconvenient to use the airport as it could for years before closing it. The power of the Daley political machine enabled Chicago to get term written into its grant assurances that no other entity has ever been able to get. Bob H. Says: April 19th, 2009 at 11:05 am We’ve had the need to go to Chicago twice in the past year. I’ve used Midway both times with success. Nevertheless, in both cases I surely would have chosen Meigs, which is just 15 minutes from where we were staying and visiting. At the Chicago History Museum, there was an exhibit where the future vision of Chicago according to the exhibitor is to turn Midway into a retail bizarre with a green twist. It’s very futuristic and unlikely, or is it? Anyway, we have the same problem in DC, a city that for all intents and purposes has no full service (tower, long runways, 24-hour fuel, etc) GA airport. The airports around DC make Midway look like a downtown city airport. They stopped making land a long time ago, so every time an airport is closed, the barriers to replacing it are significant, maybe even infinite! I still hold out hope that someone might provide a grant to reclaim the island, or make a new one artificially, and put a runway on it. Finally, our country needs Meigs Field, symbolically and logistically. Rachel Goodstein Says: April 27th, 2009 at 2:41 pm Every so often I google “Meigs Field” to see how it is mentioned in the news and so I found this column. First, thanks to the AOPA for its tireless support in the efforts that saved Meigs Field and fought Daley’s illegal closure of the airport. Second, Mr. Reynolds comment contains many inaccuracies about Meigs and its function in Chicago. The Friends of Meigs Field website is still functioning and contains everything about Meigs. Visit it at http://www.friendsofmeigs.org . But some of Mr. Reynolds inaccuracies need to be corrected here. Meigs was mismanaged by the Daley administration. Meigs was primarily used for business and was a significant factor in winning conventions for McCormick Place. There has been a downturn in convention business since the demise of Meigs. When we sued the City and the Mayor the lead plaintiff was the Illinois Association of Air and Critical Care, the medevac people. Only a couple of Chicago hospitals have heliports and most medical flying was done at Meigs. For example, each week at least one heart harvested for transplant came in or went out of Meigs. In 2007, The Chicago Tribune reported that surgeries at the heart centers in Chicago were significantly reduced. The connection is the loss of Meigs. 52 weeks times 6 years computes to about 300 lives not saved due to Daley’s actions. Meigs did fall victim to real estate development. It is open space with an asphalt path around it because Daley was denied his casino license and the park district is strapped for cash to build anything there. Meigs disappeared in the middle of the night because Daley plotted for weeks to close it. The good news is that John Harris, who was the Deputy Aviation Commissioner who crafted the illegal actions, was arrested with former Governor Blagojevich. And it is reported that John Harris is cooperating with Federal prosecutors. Rachel Goodstein Past President, Friends of Meigs Field (2002-2004 Scott J. Smith Says: September 10th, 2010 at 11:06 am Hope on the horizon? In today’s AOPA ePilot, a mention that with Mayor Daley moving on, hope has returned for supporters of Meigs Field. Let’s hope so.

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Home » Your Visit » Stations » Williton Williton Postcode for Sat Nav: TA4 4RQ Williton Station consists of many buildings from the time the line was first opened and the buildings have been carefully preserved. The main building still retains the original Italiante chimney, and inside it is like walking in to a time warp. Even the Ladies toilet, we believe is the most photographed toilet in West Somerset! The original Bristol and Exeter signal box is believed to be the only one surviving and in operational order. originally the two tracks through the station were broad-gauge - hence wider than usual 'six' foot between the rails. The present steel footbridge, rescued from Trowbridge, Wiltshire at the end of the 1980's, was restored and erected in 2011, on the site of the original timber bridge , which was removed sometime in the 1920's. Williton Station has a booking office which sells the full range of West Somerset Railway Tickets which can be found by visiting the Fares Pages.The Station has toilets but no disabled toilet facilities, and serves a range of hot and cold refreshments. What to see and do nearby For those who would like to explore Williton itself, leave the station behind the Signal box and walk up Station Road past the industrial estate to the junction with Long Street and you shortly reach the first of the town's pubs, 'The Railway Inn'. Thereafter Long Street is a mix of building styles and materials and combines modern houses with older cottages and various business premises such as B&B's and Hotels. Early on you will have passed Gilbert Scott Court, the recently restored and converted Victorian Hospital, which is now an attractive housing development. Finally, at the head of this road you will find the Williton Social Club and a new florist, both of which are opposite the head offices of The West Somerset Free Press. A little further on is a newly opened Charity shop for the Taunton based St Margaret's Hospice, and a Fish & Chip and Pizza shop (Evenings only!). A right turn past these brings you to the 'Masons Arms', a delightful bar and restaurant, and which also has comfortable accommodation units. The town centre itself includes a newsagent, post office, two banks, Spar and Co-operative food stores together with three ladies hairdressers and a barbers shop. The Farmhouse Butchers, combines a deli and on certain days fresh fish. A recently opened bistro cafe and carpet shop, have brought new life to the town. A look in the local Estate Agents is worthwhile, a good place to start should you be considering a move to this delightful part of West Somerset. Along the Taunton Road is the 'Wyndham Arms', which serves good food most days, whilst a turn back onto the Minehead Road brings you past Gliddons hardware and country clothes store to the edge of town and Police Station. Across the road is the new Croft house care home and from here is signposted the Bakelite Museum. This museum houses an amazing collection of items from the precursor of the plastics revolution and together with its tea rooms rewards the half an hour walk from the station. Williton also boasts a modern library, up to date Health centre, a Cottage Hospital and Fire Station. The Head Offices of West Somerset Council and a filling station are central in the village. The Coleridge Way can be accessed from Williton Station. The Coleridge Way is a 36 mile route through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, a landscape that inspired Coleridge to produce some of his best known work. Wibble Farm Nurseries is 1 mile from Williton Station. History of Williton Station Williton Station stands right on the edge of the small town which it has served since 1862 and if you decide to explore beyond the station be prepared to do some walking. However the station area itself has some points of interest. Firstly the gap between the two lines of track is wider than might be expected. This is a consequence of the tracks that passed here being Brunel�s Broad Gauge of 7 feet and a quarter inch rather than the current standard gauge of 4 feet 8 and a half inches. The Signalbox which controls the movements at this station dates from the opening of the Railway in 1862 and is the last remaining box from the Bristol and Exeter Railway (who ran the branch on behalf of the original West Somerset Railway company before the Great Western took over). The goods shed is now the home of the Diesel and Electric Preservation Group (D&EPG), a dedicated band of enthusiasts whose passion and work is dedicated to the upkeep and maintenance of the generation of Diesel locomotives built in the 1960s and withdrawn from use by British Rail between the 1970s and 1990s. The D&EPG has an established visitor centre tracing the history of the Diesel Locomotive and this is open at weekends. The rest of Williton yard is a working area and access is not normally permitted to this or the large shed at the Minehead end of the site. This shed was once part of the GWR works at Swindon and was donated to the West Somerset Railway by Tarmac Plc. The Shed is the restoration base of the West Somerset Railway Association and the West Somerset Steam Railway Trust. Also present there are 5542 Ltd who are rebuilding a Great Western Auto Coach No: 168. 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B&B Info Specials Rooms Jamestown, VA Museums of Williamsburg Williamsburg Bed and Breakfast > Colonial Williamsburg > Williamsburg Museums Colonial Williamsburg Any discussion of Williamsburg’s museums has to begin with Colonial Williamsburg, which has been described as the “world's largest outdoor living history museum.” Covering 173 acres, it features over 500 public buildings, homes, stores and taverns. Visitors are free to walk around Colonial Williamsburg at any time of the day or evening, but in order to gain admission to the historic buildings, trade shops, gardens and demonstrations, visitors must purchase a Colonial Williamsburg admission ticket or pass. There is much to see and do, so plan to spend two or three days at least. Most of the events take place during the day, but night-time activities are scheduled during the summer as well as December. DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum is as impressive as almost any we have seen, and visitors should make every effort to spend a few hours touring it. It contains American and British antiques from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The museum’s galleries include extensive collections of clothing, furniture, firearms, portraits, silver, tools, ceramics and much more. Special exhibits are on display during the year. The DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum is located underground and is much bigger than one would think. Entrance is through the Public Hospital. The hospital was the first American institution dedicated to treating the mentally ill. Visitors are able to see living arrangements, medical treatment devices, and daily life as it was for these patients. The hospital was eventually destroyed by fire in 1885. The museum contains a gift shop, which sells books, jewelry and gifts, and features a café for lunch. Address: DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, 326 West Francis Street, Williamsburg, VA 23185 Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Museum The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is located in the same building as the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum. Muscarelle Museum of Art Visitors to Williamsburg should make an attempt to visit this museum. It is well worth it. Located on the campus of the College of William and Mary, this museum displays about 4,000 works of art and specializes in American and English portraits and Native American pottery. Other permanent displays include European and American prints and drawings, Japanese prints, African art, Asian ceramics and abstract expressionist paintings. Contact the museum for more information concerning rotating exhibits and special events. There is no admission fee. Mon-Fri 10:00 a.m. - 4:45 p.m., Sat–Sun Noon - 4:00 p.m. Address: Jamestown Road, The College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA 23188 A Brief History of the Art Collections at the College and the Muscarelle Museum of Art (extracted from The College of William and Mary’s website – www.wm.edu/muscarelle) The Muscarelle Museum of Art was a gift to the College of William and Mary from alumni and friends. The Museum opened in 1983. In the 1970s, a visitor remarked to then-President Thomas A. Graves, Jr. that there was a Georgia O’Keeffe painting hanging, unprotected, on a wall on campus. This led President Graves to wonder what other treasures were scattered across campus. To find out, he enlisted the aid of Miles Chappell of the Art History department to conduct a survey to determine what artworks the College owned. The survey revealed that during nearly 300 years, the College of William and Mary had amassed a sizeable collection of art and established the need for a museum to preserve and protect them. The Museum’s art collection began in 1732 when the third Earl of Burlington gave The College of William and Mary a portrait of physicist, Sir Robert Boyle. Among other early treasures were portraits such as those by English artist Charles Bridges of Mann Page II and Mrs. Mann Page and Son John. Subsequent gifts extended the collection beyond its roots in American portraiture; the treasures in the collection now span the centuries, including works by Hans Hofmann, Picasso, Matisse and John Stuart Copley. The collection has grown to almost 4,000 works of art from many cultures and historical eras. The strength of the collection is the holdings in English and American portraits of the 17th and 18th centuries that are nationally important; a survey collection of European and American prints and drawings from the 16th through the 20th centuries; Japanese prints; African art; Asian ceramics; and a major collection of Abstract Expressionist paintings, drawings and watercolors. The permanent collection is supplemented and enhanced by numerous special exhibitions that bring works of art from public and private collections worldwide. These exhibitions provide opportunities for the viewing and study of related material not otherwise available in this area. The Museum collaborates on special thematic exhibitions with academic departments at the College and with other cultural institutions and organizations. Numerous educational opportunities are offered throughout the year in conjunction with the permanent collection and loan exhibitions, including lectures, gallery talks, demonstrations, seminars and symposia. The Watermen's Museum This museum is located in a beautiful Colonial Revival home and tells the story of the fishermen, who made their livelihood fishing on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay. There are fascinating exhibits on the mechanics of fishing and the tools of the trade. Address: 309 Water Street, Yorktown, VA 23690 Phone 757-887-2641 Our Williamsburg, Virginia Bed and Breakfast is close to all of these wonderful museums. Enhance your visit to Colonial Williamsburg with a visit to one of these special area museums! 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June A Wet, Cloudy Month For Resort Posted on 06/25/2009 by DispatchAdmin OCEAN CITY – Despite some stellar weekend events, the month of June is creeping to an end with some local businesses hoping for proverbial and literal sunnier skies. According to the National Weather Service, the town of Ocean City has only seen two back-to-back sunny days (June 1 and 2) and although June is historically a slow month compared to July and August, local businesses are starting to think that the economy is playing a larger role that what they might have previously let on. “June is June in Ocean City,” said Councilman Joe Hall, owner of Hall’s Restaurant, “but if June was down last season, and this one is off from last year, I do think the economy is a bigger factor than what some are willing to admit. I could put ‘free’ on my sign during the middle of the week, and I still wouldn’t fill up all my restaurant seats.” Up to this point, each June weekend in Ocean City has seen at least a bit of rain or cloudy skies, causing a Saturday weather delay at the Air Show two weeks and the AVP volleyball tour and Ocean City Beachfest last weekend. Still, Mayor Rick Meehan warns that things would be much worse if those special events weren’t in town at all. “Weather is always a factor, but I think it’s a factor this year more than ever,” said Meehan. “If you take away those events, and couple it with bad weather, you’d have even less than what you have now.” As with any outdoor event, weather always plays a part in whether or not it’s a success, and Meehan said that the large crowds that stayed and patiently waited out the delays prove the point that people were committed to enjoying the special events the town offered. “We are probably going to have to draw 10 percent more people than we did last year just to make the same money as we did in 2008, and that’s why we are trying so hard to draw new people to Ocean City and get the word out about everything we have to offer,” said Meehan. The general buzz around town amongst those in the business community seem to ring an “about the same” or “slight decline” in sales thus far, causing some to blame the economy, while others point the finger at the town’s advertising strategy. “Everyone in town is serving less people for less profits, but the air show is an example of a great special event that brings in tons of people,” said Hall. “So I would almost like to see 10 great special events, rather than us spend $3 million on advertising Rodney the Lifeguard.” Bull on the Beach Kitchen Manager Matt Saloney said that June hasn’t been a record-breaking month by any means, but says that the outlook isn’t as dire as some indicate. “It fluctuates,” said Saloney. “Some days we are up and others we are down from last year, but we are still pretty confident overall for the rest of the summer.” Beachfest promoter Brad Hoffman said that the weather is always the wild card that he can’t plan ahead for, especially when he spends almost a year planning each event. “Weather is always the biggest factor for a weekend outdoor event,” he said. “You want to have that Super Bowl-type day on Saturday and when you get bad weather like we did for most of last Saturday at Beachfest, it certainly effects the overall turnout of the event.” Hall contends that another factor is that the town’s businesses are dealing with shorter stays by some of its guests, saying the town needs to address that in its advertising campaign. “They are trying really hard to draw people to come to town and stay for three or four days, but they aren’t putting in as much effort with trying to get the week-long guests,” said Hall. “They dropped the ball in saying that it’s acceptable to stay for a few days because seasonal businesses can’t survive on just a few days a week each week in the summer.” Technically, the month of June has only seen just less than four inches of rain, which is less than last month’s total of 5.68 inches. However, where those overcast and rainy days have fallen on the calendar, (mostly on days on or leading up to the weekend) potentially may have dispelled some last-minute travelers from heading to the resort. “It’s never going to be an exact science,” said Meehan, “but we need to have a full arsenal of special events and let people know about them so when the weather is good, we can all capitalize on it.” Rainfall In Inches* May 24: 0 May 25: .91 May 29: 1.18 May 30-June 2: 0 June 3: .04 June 6-7: 0 June 10: 0 June 11: .24 June 14-16: 0 * Source: The Weather Channel for 21842 zip code

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Las Vegas Celebrity Chefs Dinner. As seen on TV. They're the best in the world at what they do. They're the rock stars of the culinary world and we're here, awestruck, holding our lighters in the air and waiting for an encore. Or an entrée. more... Las Vegas celebrity chef restaurants are around every corner. Seriously, you can't throw a starched white napkin without hitting one. And they're full of your fellow culinary curators, including celebrity non-chefs who just want a great bite to eat. They're places to see and be seen at. And to devour in.You'll find that Las Vegas celebrity chefs do it a little differently out here, with seasonal, fresh creations, evolving menus and a laid-back atmosphere. Come as you are and order anything you like. Or order nothing at all. The waiters will happily take you down a culinary rabbit hole that you'll be trying to recount for years to come. If you want a food adventure, you'll find several, provided by names like Emeril Lagasse, Michael Mina and Wolfgang Puck to name a few.But why name a few. It's Vegas and we like things in excess. So start making reservations now, and don't forget to check out the newest celeb-chef-owned establishments, such as Guy Fieri's Vegas Kitchen and Bar at The Linq and Giada De Laurentiis' GIADA: The Restaurant at The Cromwell.From Nobu Matsuhisa and Gordon Ramsay to Todd English and Bobby Flay, you'll find them all in Vegas. English's Olives at Bellagio even throws in a spectacular view of the fountain show for a little ambience. If you're into famous chefs, Las Vegas offers them at all price points. Because everyone deserves to eat that well. And in Vegas, nothing is out of reach. Keyword

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Food Mexican - Mexico Cuisine Food by Country » North America Food » Food From Mexico - Mexican Cuisine, Food In Mexico Mexican Cuisine Dishes History of Mexico Mexican Food History In 1517, when Europeans first arrived in Mexico, the native people were the Maya who lived in the Yucatan Peninsula and the Aztecs who lived in the interior of the country. The native diet was beans, corn, tomatoes, peppers, squash, sweet potatoes and herbs. Chocolate is native to Mexico and was a drink that royalty enjoyed. While the Indians did hunt on occasion to add meats such as turkey, deer and rabbit, they mainly enjoyed a vegetarian diet. When the Spanish came to Mexico, they brought with them chickens, goats, pigs and sheep. Over the course of 300 years, Spain controlled Mexico. Although Mexico eventually became independent, the Spaniards had left a lasting mark on the people and culture. About Mexican Food Traditional Food In Mexico The base of the Mexican diet is corn which is enjoyed in nearly every meal. Some of the more common vegetables and fruits include tomatillos, sweet potato, mango, avocado, tomatoes, papaya and pineapple. The food of Mexico is a combination of the native Indian cuisine and Spanish influence. For breakfast, the Mexican people will often enjoy sweet rolls and coffee, but eggs are also eaten. The main meal of the day is lunch, or comida. It is eaten between 1:00 and 3:00 pm. It might be made up of a dish of meat, soup, tortillas, rice, coffee and dessert. For supper, the meal is usually light and is often enjoyed sometime after 9 in the evening. Mexican Food Dishes Birria - This dish is a Mexican meat stew that has a spicy flavor. Often, it is made with goat, lamb, or mutton. Commonly served with corn tortillas, onion, cilantro, or lime. Pozole - A pre-Columbian soup or stew in Mexico. With ingredients such as meat, pork, chicken, turkey, sardine, corn and other seasonings this is a favorite. Menudo - A common Mexican dish. This soup is made of beef stomach, clear broth and sometimes a base of red chili. This dish is commonly served during special family times or on special occasions. Most of the time, lime, onions, cilantro, oregano, and red crushed chili peppers are included. Carnitas - This is a dish of roasted pork common in Mexican cuisine. Arroz con pollo - This is a traditional Mexican dish. Ingredients often include rice, beer, stock, sofrito (a mixture of vegetables and fresh herbs), and chicken. Burrito - This is a famous kind of Mexican food. It is made of flour tortilla that has been folded around a filling of fried beans, Mexican rice, or meat. Chiles en nogada - A popular meal in Mexican cuisine. It is made up of poblano chiles that have been stuffed with "picadillo", or a combination of ground meat, fruits, spices and aromatics that is then covered with a walnut-based cream sauce and pomegranate seeds. This combination offers the colors of the Mexican flag: chili makes green, nut sauce makes white and pomegranate makes red. Chili con carne - A kind of spicy stew. Common versions are made out of chili peppers, garlic, and onions, and also feature ground beef. Often, tomatoes and beans are added to the dish. Enchilada - This is a dish made of corn or flour tortilla that is rolled over filling and is smothered in a sauce of chili peppers. Commonly, an enchilada is filled up with different ingredients that include meat, cheese, beans, potatoes, vegetables, and even seafood. Taco - This is a common Mexican dish made up of corn or wheat tortilla that has been rolled around fillings including beef, chicken, seafood, vegetables and cheese. Mexican Drink Chocolate - This is a popular Mexican drink. It is more common than candy in Mexico. Aguas frescas - This is also a very popular non-alcoholic drink in Mexico. It is made up of seeds or fruits that are mixed with sugar and water. Often, mango, melon, orange, pineapple and strawberry are used. Tequila - This is the most famous Mexican drink around the world. Its made from an agave plant called blue agave. About Mexico Discover more Mexican Food and Drinks Resources Mexico Background Information - provided by U.S. Department of State Mexico Food Statistics - including tabacco and beverages by NationMaster.com Vacation in Mexico - travel guides. Typical Drinks in Mexico: vodka, beer. Mexican Dessert - a typical Mexican dessert which is served at various restaurants. Dishes In Mexico | North America Food | Moroccan Cuisine Copyright © 2011 Worldwidewebawards.net All Rights Reserved

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1864-1877 "Whoever wishes, for health's sake or for any other reason, to change the sceneries or the objects and associations of his life, should set off, not for Europe, but for California. And this the more certainly, if he is a loving and sharp observer of nature; for nature meets us here in moods entirely new; so that we have even to make her acquaintance over again; going back to be started in a fresh childhood." --Horace Bushnell, The New Englander, 1868(Anderson) America was introduced to the Yosemite Valley in 1851, when a small unit from the Mariposa Battalion stumbled into the valley while on a mission to remove indigenous inhabitants to a nearby reservation. After completing their task, the troop named the valley the "Yo-Sem-I-ty" in honor of the native tribe they had just forcibly removed. The inadvertent discovery of the valley and the significance then assigned to it by the Battalion established a pattern of accidental discoveries and invented significance which replayed throughout Yosemite's development into a premiere tourist destination and primary selling point for the Union and Southern Pacific railroads. Activity at Yosemite during the 1860's set precedents for many "inventions" to come. Images of Yosemite helped transmit carefully designed views of the Western landscape to the East, the land of Yosemite itself was pitched as new source of cultural pride in America's beautiful and variegated landscape, and the importance of this 1000 square mile territory was significant enough to justify its removal from the public domain as America's first nature preserve. But behind the cultural invention, a steamship company and the Union Pacific Railroad were looking for ways to bring people West to newly settled territories, and their own discovery and invention in Yosemite made its protection possible. Tales of the valley's magnificence spread throughout California, and in 1855, a group of luckless forty- niners led by James Mason Hutchings entered the region and discovered a different kind of gold than the one they originally sought in the West. Rumors of a 1000-foot waterfall and sheer mountain walls soaring thousands of feet above the valley floor were circulating throughout California, most likely by men from the Mariposa Battalion, and Hutchings set out to find it. If the valley was as impressive as the stories about it suggested, Hutchings believed he could open it to tourism full-time. No one in Hutchings's party knew the location of the rumored "Yo-Sem-I-ty" or "Yo-Hamite," valley, but based on the area's advance publicity, they recognized it when they saw it. When the group entered the valley in June of 1855 and stood below the 1,430-foot Yosemite Fall, Hutchings wrote that it was "beyond the power of language to describe the awe-inspiring majesty of the darkly frowning and overhanging mountain walls of solid granite that here hem you in on every side, as though they would threaten you with instantaneous destruction if not total annihilation, did you attempt for a moment to deny their power" (Anderson). Hutchings immediately grasped the tourist potential in this landscape and set out to promote it as proof that America could compete with Europe for the traveler seeking scenic beauty . During the 1850's, the wealthy tourist who sought sublime scenery and mountain vistas headed for Switzerland, believing in the Romantic view that historical significance or evidence of a centuries-old civilization enhanced the beauty of a landscape. Yosemite lacked that kind of historical appeal, but the sharp rises of the mountains and the waterfall believed to be the highest in the world suggested that this landscape had more natural beauty to offer than the resort at the famed Swiss valley, the Lauterbrunnen. Hutchings began surveying the area for the construction of a hotel on the order of ones in Eastern resorts such as Niagara or the White Mountains in New Hampshire with the belief that if Americans were willing to pay for the falls at Niagara or the rolling mountains of New Hampshire, they would be eager to see American scenery on the order of Switzerland with a waterfall as high as nine Niagaras. In order to promote this valley, Hutchings included the young artist Thomas Ayres in his party, and he became the first known person to sketch the features of the Yosemite Valley. Hutchings invited Ayres because if Yosemite could be made into a resort, Hutchings knew that Ayres' drawings would be instrumental in future advertising. During the summer of 1855, Ayres sketched while Hutchings surveyed, and by October of that year, Hutchings copyrighted the sketches and announced his plans to begin publication of California, a promotional magazine aimed at attracting tourists to Yosemite. In 1857, Ayres's sketches reached New York, and although his art was somewhat pedestrian and lacked the degree of technical development often associated with the work shown in galleries or museums at the time, Harper Brothers saw that interest in Yosemite might sell magazines and announced their intention to hire Ayres to complete more portfolios of the valley for a series of articles on California. During the return trip West by steamer, however, Ayres died in a shipwreck. Thomas Ayers, The Yo-Hamite Valley, 1855. Ayres's image was one of the first scenes of Yosemite to reach the East coast. The view left the Eastern audiences eager for more visuals to accompany the tales and news stories circulating from Boston to Philadelphia. Between 1855 and 1860, Hutchings advertised Yosemite in the San Francisco area and in publications circulated on the East coast. As more travelers, explorers, and ex-forty-niners entered Yosemite and offered moving testimonials to its grandeur which were published in Eastern periodicals, public interest in Yosemite rose. Written reactions to Yosemite often read like this opinion, published in the Eastern periodical, The Country Gentleman: I never before felt so anxious to write, and so utterly incompetent to do justice to my subject. Of all the scenery I have ever witnessed, I never saw anything so magnificent. Often, while gazing with amazement on the huge mountains and the stupendous falls, I repeated the passage of Scripture: "Great and marvelous are thy works, Lord God Amighty." Never before was I so deeply impressed with the omnipotence and wisdom of Deity. (Anderson) Glowing exhortations like this one prompted adventurous Easterners to make the arduous overland journey to California to see Yosemite but also to see California itself, a territory which was often described in similarly rapturous prose. Eastern men of power and position, such as New York Tribune editor Horace Greeley, New Englander writer Horace Bushnell, and former Boston author and minister Thomas Starr King each made the journey and seconded the praises already published. Greeley and King were important visitors because both were well-known and respected figures in Eastern society, and each had the position to provide publicity for Yosemite and generate interest in travel to the valley among the Eastern public. Greeley's travel journal An Overland Journey was published in 1860, and King's reactions appeared in letters to the Boston Evening Transcript that same year. Both accounts were widely read, and Yosemite became a subject of discussion in the East. Each author praised the scenery of Yosemite and the West, and King promised that "the blended majesty and beauty of it apart from the general sublimities of the Yo-Semite gorge would repay a journey of a thousand miles," a distance perhaps poorly chosen since Boston travelers would have had to endure three thousand miles by stagecoach and pack horse in order to see it. "Dead as they fell at Antietam, Maryland, 17 September 1862" is one of the Brady studio photographs of the Civil War. Carleton Watkins's photos from Yosemite could hardly have contrasted more with the jarring images of the war. People were eager to see Yosemite, however, and in 1862, photographer Carleton Watkins provided visual proof that Yosemite's landscape was real in an exhibit at Goupil's Art Gallery in New York. The apparently real but still very dramatic mountain scenes contrasted sharply with the Civil War photographs from Matthew Brady's studio exhibited at the same gallery a few months before the Watkins exhibit (see Anderson). The views of the Eastern landscape from the cameras of Brady and Timothy O'Sullivan showed scenes of battle and fields littered with the casualties of war, but the views of Yosemite were peaceful, majestic, and above all, empty. According to the photographic choices of Watkins, scenes of Yosemite showed expansive valleys, rugged mountains, and the total absence of human habitation. This was, in Bushnell's words, a mood of nature "entirely new" to an American public that valued landscapes marked by some evidence of civilization. Juxtaposed with the alternatives of Brady's photographers, images of the West depicted a place so remote and empty that it was free of the political and social turmoil of the war-torn East and held only the promise of the chance to begin again, on political and economic levels. Of course, the history of this seemingly Edenic and empty valley was rooted in violence, in the forced evacuation of the Native American tribes who lived there. The significance of the Western landscape in the national imagination is much more complex than this episode may suggest, but the impact of the contrasting images of East and West, along with the verbal descriptions of Yosemite that compared it to Switzerland and then claimed it was more impressive than the Alps, stimulated the imaginations of Eastern residents and piqued their interest in seeing it for themselves. This growing interest in vacationing in California instead of Europe represented a demand for transportation that was not easy to meet in 1862, but the newly organized Union and Central Pacific Railroads would soon provide the means to see the country without having to undergo the strenuous ordeal of the overland journey by stagecoach. During the 1860's, Union and Central Pacific railroads were building the nation's first transcontinental railroad. The 97 million dollar cost of this undertaking warranted the sale of 100 million dollars in stock, and both railroads were in search of suitable investors. Central Pacific was building east from Sacramento, a city within reasonable proximity of the Yosemite Valley. When discussion about Yosemite began to emerge in New York's upper echelon society and articles about it appeared in Harper's, Scribner's, and Eastern newspapers, the railroad executives made another discovery and invention in the valley as they exploited it to entice the wealthy of New York to experience the railroads and hopefully invest in their construction. The railroads were after men who had made their fortunes in businesses like shipping, mining, foundries, and dry goods-all industries which could benefit from the railroad's ability to bring in raw materials from the nation's interior and haul finished products back to the frontier communities. The central plains were sold as prime farmland, and the mineral-rich lands of Nevada and Utah were sold for silver and copper mining. The railroad had every reason to be confident about the economic potential of development in the West, but the interest in Yosemite and the popularity of scenic tourism in the 1860's opened another possibility for future profit through passenger service. Yosemite could serve as a relaxing destination for speculation trips with investors curious to see the economic resources the railroads claimed elsewhere. Once potential investors had seen the value of the railroad in business terms, they could also see the beauty of a place like Yosemite, where they could rest and vacation after only a week on the train. Although it is not documented, it is possible that a Union Pacific investor or executive could have been present at the Watkins exhibit at Goupil's in December 1862, since gallery showings attracted the wealthy clientele the railroads courted and the Yosemite photographs in particular would have been of interest to railroad investors who knew of its proximity to the California segment of Central Pacific's connecting railroad. One man who was most likely in attendance was the painter Albert Bierstadt, who was already a highly regarded landscape painter of the Alps and Rocky Mountain scenery at the time of the Watkins exhibit. Whether Bierstadt was at Goupil's that evening or not, he had the opportunity to see the photographs and expressed his interest in painting the Sierras himself. Linda Ferber describes the artist as "an adept lobbyist" when it came to seeking opportunities or winning favors that would help to advance his career, and he had a reputation for both being well-connected socially and skillfully using those connections when necessary (Anderson and Ferber 43). It is not clear how Bierstadt planned his trip to California, but when he announced his interest in travel to the West, Union Pacific was eager to sponsor his passage, and Leland Stanford and Collis Huntington of Central Pacific became his two most valuable patrons. In 1863, Bierstadt and popular writer Fitzhugh Ludlow, author of the bestseller The Hasheesh Eater, traveled to the West as guests of Union Pacific. Bierstadt sketched scenes of the West and Ludlow provided the narrative to accompany them. The resulting portfolio would be featured in magazine articles in the East and became the basis for Ludlow's book Heart of the Continent. The two traveled by Union Pacific to its 1863 terminus at Atchison, Kansas, and from there the railroad arranged for a stagecoach to follow the proposed rail line to San Francisco. Union Pacific counted on Bierstadt's talent to render the Western landscape in vivid color on his canvases and they banked on his popularity to draw the wealthy audiences to future gallery showings in New York to see the California country. Both the railroads and Bierstadt were pleased with the trip. The Sierras proved profoundly inspirational to Bierstadt's inventive artistic eye, and the exaggerated scenes that resulted from the trip allowed the railroads to capitalize on public interest generated by Bierstadt's dramatic and fanciful style. Bierstadt's largest and most popular canvas from the Yosemite is The Domes of the Yosemite,(detail, left) painted in 1867. Although Mark Twain criticized the nine-by-fifteen foot canvas for being "altogether too gorgeous" and "considerably more beautiful than the original," the overall Eastern response was favorable (Prown 14). Bierstadt brought out the possibility of this landscape only hinted at in Watkins' photographs by relying on familiar conventions of landscape painting in America to allow viewers to interpret the importance of the scene he painted. Audiences familiar with conventions in American art during the Nineteenth century could recognize the significance of Bierstadt's compositional choices. To understand Bierstadt's message about Yosemite, the viewer first had to recall works like The Oxbow(detail, below), an 1836 painting by Thomas Cole. Cole's painting, when compared with Bierstadt's Domes of the Yosemite showcases a similar use of light and shadow to demonstrate the tension between civilization and the wilderness. The wilderness, shadowed and clouded over to the left, is on its way to becoming civilized by the approaching pastoral scene of agricultural progress and human design, shown bathed in glowing light on the right. In Domes, however, the tension between wilderness and civilization is much more subtle. Bierstadt also employs the use of suffisive light in his scene, but it illuminates the wilderness of the Yosemite Valley instead of a "civilized" pastoral valley. Through this play on light and atmosphere, Bierstadt suggests that civilization springs from the wilderness rather than contends with it. Domes suggests the possibility of Yosemite and landscapes like it to become civilized and familiar, and Bierstadt was inventing a visual myth of creation-or perhaps re-creation-for America by portraying the Western landscape as an empty vessel waiting for American ingenuity and productivity to civilize it, fill it, and make it bloom with economic prosperity. Union Pacific enjoyed ample publicity for California through Bierstadt's popularity, and the reactions sparked by the Yosemite canvases showcased by the artist brought the valley into the discussions in the East again. While Union Pacific courted investors and continued construction during the summer of 1863, Israel Ward Raymond, a representative for the Central American Steamship Line, visited Yosemite and announced his plans to lobby for its protection from unchecked exploitation, even though he had the more subtle exploitation of selling scenery in mind. Ward's company ferried passengers to the California coast, and he realized the opportunity to feature Yosemite in travel advertisements. Central American Steamship was already in business and could take advantage of the emerging interest in travel to Yosemite because the railroads were still years away from completion. Raymond sensed the profitability of Yosemite as a tourist destination, but he knew that continued interest relied on Yosemite's protection from the rampant consumerism which had blemished Niagara Falls. The falls were recognized as a supreme natural wonder around the world, but commercial opportunists were free to take advantage of its popularity. The resulting influx of profiteers during the 1830's and 1840's became known as "the shame of Niagara" around the country, and the brink of the falls was crowded with the architectural pollution of hotels, shops, and industries. Tourists who came to Niagara criticized the commercialization, and British travel writer Sir Richard Bonnycastle said that "it requires very little to show that patriotism, taste, and self-esteem are not the leading features in the character of the inhabitants in this part of the world" (Runte, NP 8). Yosemite, which was often described in terms of Niagara for the ease of comparison, was still too remote to succumb to the same degree of profiteering, and Raymond wanted to ensure that the valley would always be protected, and thus always be desirable as a tourist destination. Raymond managed to rally a group of concerned Californians to lobby for Yosemite's protection. The group sought protection based on the argument that if Americans hoped to substitute their magnificent wilderness for an ancient cultural civilization, they "would have to do better than allow the redwoods, Niagara Falls, or any other landmark to be auctioned off to the highest bidder" (Runte, NP 28). Parks historian Alfred Runte points out that Raymond used a curious phrasing in his proposal for protection which later emerged in the Congressional statement. Raymond wrote "let the wonders of Yosemite be inalienable forever," a word choice which suggests that Raymond sensed the importance of establishing cultural credibility for this new idea of protecting and preserving American land. The phrase evokes the patriotism behind the "inalienable rights" from the Declaration of Independence and reflects Raymond's insistence on constructing a cultural heritage through landscape. Of course, Raymond had a great interest in turning Yosemite in to a new source of national pride because his company would benefit from throngs of curious tourists eager to see what made Yosemite special enough to become the first national monument. Congress was convinced of Yosemite's importance and the act, signed in the midst of the Civil War on June 30, 1864 by President Lincoln, declares that Yosemite Valley would "be held for public use, resort, and recreation.inalienable for all time" (USDI:1991 10). Yosemite was most importantly a precedent for future railroad enterprise in the West. Discoveries in Yosemite in terms of railroad profits were largely speculative ones. Union Pacific needed to make its connection with Central Pacific before it could actually measure the success of having a place like Yosemite to attract investors and tourists, and since the rail lines were still separated by the Rockies in 1864, they could not call the park their own. The railroads sensed the importance of Bierstadt's visit to convey the atmosphere of Yosemite to the wealthy Eastern audience who might be persuaded to investigate the territory soon to be traversed by the railroad and invest in the venture. Raymond's efforts, motivated by the possibility of a new marketing strategy, allowed for the precedented removal of land from the public domain for the purpose of protecting scenery. Although motivated by profit, he persuaded Congress that the land was majestic enough to serve as a monument to the American character, and his appeal was successful. Yosemite's protection was less a strategy than an experiment, but it was intriguing enough to prompt the Northern Pacific Railroad into refining the idea into a strategy when Yellowstone was surveyed in 1871. The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone

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Red Rock really does rock. Hike. Helicopter. Or high-performance vehicle. It doesn't matter how you get there, just get there. Red Rock Canyon is one of the Valley's most popular destinations. And despite its exotic good looks (as seen in movies and on numerous TV commercials), Red Rock is about 30 minutes from the Strip. more...Officially known as Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, this 520-acre spread is managed by the Bureau of Land Management and protected as a National Conservation Area. It's visited by more than a million travelers each yearSeemingly more a mountain range than a canyon, the area is dominated by spectacular layered walls of colorful hard rock and sandstone. Up to 3,000 feet high, it's a popular hiking and rock-climbing destination. But its jaw-dropping beauty and fiery red highlights surely make the range one of the most photographed attractions in the Southwest.A 13-mile loop road provides vehicle access to trailheads and viewing spots. And a visitor center is located at the start of the loop road. Most Red Rock tours take you around the scenic loop, with frequent stops for photographs. You'll see red and tan sandstone, colorful carbonate rock and, if you're a bit more adventurous, Indian pictographs, too. Nearby Spring Mountain Ranch State Park, once owned by legendary billionaire and Las Vegas resident Howard Hughes, has stunning views of the marvelous Wilson Cliffs. Green and cool, this working ranch is the perfect spot for a picnic lunch. Red Rock Las Vegas tours typically provide transportation right from your hotel, making it the perfect half-day getaway. Keyword

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NewarkBound Publisher Victor Nichols (right) hopes to his publication will get out-of-towners to spend more time and money exploring what Newark has to offer. NewarkBound, a new magazine aimed at drawing visitors to the state's largest city — and encouraging them to spend more time and money exploring Newark's restaurant, entertainment, arts and culture scene — will debut in January. The free magazine also will be available online, and will be published twice in 2013, with plans to go quarterly in 2014. This is a new venture of DMC Publishing, whose principals, Victor Nichols, Pam Goldstein and Tony Jones, also operate Diversity Marketing and Communications, of Florham Park. Nichols, the publisher of NewarkBound, said his goal "is to get people with disposable income to come to Newark, and then get them to triangulate experiences. If you go to NJPAC for a play, you can come a little earlier and stop at the Newark Museum, or stay later and have dinner in the Ironbound or have a nightcap at one of the new bars that are popping up."He said the timing is right for NewarkBound, with the Super Bowl coming to the Meadowlands in 2014 and new downtown development changing the look of the city.Nichols said NewarkBound will help counter some negative perceptions among out-of-towners."The elephant in the room is the perception of crime," Nichols said. When people who don't know the city consider coming in for dinner "the first thing in their mind is: 'Is my car going to be safe? Am I going to be safe? Is it safe?' You run a risk of being mugged when you go to New York City, but that is not a consideration when you are driving through the Lincoln Tunnel."Al Koeppe is president of the Newark Alliance, one of several key organizations in the city that have publicly welcomed the new magazine. Koeppe said he hopes NewarkBound encourages visitors to move beyond downtown and explore other parts of the city."Newark needs to have community connections within the city as well as outside the city," he said. "This is a city of life. I'm not saying there are not problems, but there is life throughout the wards."Koeppe said he also would like to see NewarkBound “reflect the writings and experiences of Newarkers, who have experienced the city from different perspectives.” He said Newark needs to “create an identity that reflects the community itself.” New magazine will put focus on bringing tourism to Newark

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You are here»Home»Tourist attractions»Religious heritage»Churches»Tri fare pilgrimage in Rosalnice Please, evaluate the offer: South-east SloveniaEDEN 2010: River Kolpa Tri fare pilgrimage in Rosalnice Address:Rosalnice 8330 Metlika Phone:++386 7 305 83 31 The renowned Tri fare pilgrimage centre is located in the north-eastern part of the village of Rosalnice near Metlika. The pilgrimage complex is distinguished by three Gothic churches, which are enclosed by a high churchyard wall. The churches stand side by side: the northern church is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, the central church is dedicated to Ecco homo (Behold the Man) and the southern church is dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes. HISTORICAL OUTLINE. The lack of archival sources means that the history of the ecclesiastical and architectural development of the complex is still unclear. On the grounds of Valvasor's account and other historical references, some authors have suggested that the churches were built by the Knights Templar in the second half of the 12th century. Rosalnice is first mentioned as a village (Rosendorf) in the written sources in 1490, but it is certain that it was the site of a church, mentioned in a charter dated to 1228, issued by Berthold von Andech, the Patriarch of Aquileia. He reorganised the ecclesiastical division of Bela krajina, then called Metlika, at the behest of the Countess Zofia of Višnja gora, who held the livings of the churches in the region. It is likely that the Rosalnice church was the seat of one of the earliest parishes in Bela krajina, becouse the witnesses to the charter include the then parish priest Henrik (de sancta Maria). Patriarch Berthold established a new parish at the church of Sv. Peter (St. Peter) in Črnomelj and placed all the existing churches in Bela krajina under its control.These churches were located at Rosalnice, Semič, Vinica and Podzemelj. There are several explanations for the origins of the above churches. One hypothesis suggests that they were founded at the begining of the 13 th century, when the Counts of Višnja gora or Andech annexed Bela krajina. A second hypothesis suggests that they may have been founded before or after the foundation of the Bishopric of Zagreb (c. 1093), which laid claim to jurisdiction over this territory. Whatever the truth of the matter is, only one church is mentioned at Rosalnice or rather at Log (apud Augiam, Nawa) as the place was then called, until the 16 th century. The first mention is in 1275. The Teutonic Knights in Ljubljana were granded the parish of Črnomelj and all of its filial churches in 1268. The parish of Rosalnice (Log) is cited in the papal tithe list of the Patriarchy of Aquileia in1296, but remaine subordinate to the parish priest and knight commander of Črnomelj until the mid 14 th century. The parish seat was in the northern church at Rosalnice. Continuous Turkish raids, especially in 1469, led to the relocation of the parish seat in the sixth or seventh decade of the 15 th century. The new seat was at the church of Sv. Nikolaj (St. Nicholas) in Metlika (formerly Novi trg - New Market). The Teutonic Knights built a new centre for the Order, the Commendam, inside the town walls at the beginning of the 14 th century. They were formerly quartered in a monastery in the immediate vicinity of the Marian church. This complex has been recently uncovered in archaeological excavations. Refugee Franciscan monks from Bosnia fled to Rosalnice in the first half of the 15 th century, where they remained until their final flight to Novo mesto in 1469. The Rosalnice complex developed as an important pilgrimage centre in the second half of the 15 th century or the first half of the 16th century, when the central church was built. This period also marks the origin of the name Tri fare, which was first mentioned by Valvasor. Pilgrimages were at their height in the 18th and 19th centuries, when Tri fare was a pilgrimage destination for people from Žumberačka gora, Croats and Slovenes, as well as Orthodox believers, giving the centre a wider religious and cultural character. THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS. The northern church is the largest and probably the earliest of the three churches. It is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows. The building date is defined to some extend by the pirriform sections of the ribs to the end of the 14th or the beginning of the 15th century. A more pertinent fact regarding the date can be seen in the distribution of indulgences, al well as the dedication of the presbytery and high altar by Brother Francis, the Aquileian vicar feneral, in 1383. This activities could be connected with the construction of a new church. The Gothic church was later remodelled several times, particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries. Particular attention was paid to the nave, where the window openings were modernised. A barrel vault with strong pilasters replaced the flat wooden ceiling. A choir loft was built in the western end and a two-floored sacristy was built on the southern side. The modern building comprises the presbytery, the rectangular nave and a sacristy on the southern side. Although the original Gothic plan of the church has remained unchanged with the exception of the secondary sacristy, only the single polar presbytery with four buttresses and dripstone-course has retained its original form. The area was illuminated by high pointed windows, which have been partially bricked-up. The only surviving Gothic element in the nave is the richly profiled pointed portal with a lunette on the console in the western wall. The presbytery interior has a cruciform vault with ribs, resting on geometric corbels. The bosses above the alter bear a Double Cross in a heraldic shield and two coats-of arms, whose identification might solve the problem of the exact building date. The presence of the Double Cross instead of Mary on the central boss argues in favour of specific devotion to the Holy Cross, which may be explained by reference to the builders, the Teutonic Knights. The church exterior is largely the result of 19th century remodelling, when painted pilasters covered the Baroque architectural painting. The largely 19th century gravestones in the façade are also worthy of attention. Specific mention must be made of the gravestone of the Mayor or Metlika, Anton Reš, who died in1871. This is one of the first works of the sculptor, Alojzij Gangl (1859-1935). Another notable example is the 1842 gravestone of Mihael Vouk. Particular attention should be paid in the church interior to the late Baroque altar and pulpit, which was the work of a Dolenjska or Posavje master craftsman or workshop in the first half of the 18th century. The central niche of the richly architecturally decorated base of the main altar is adorned by a statuette of Mary, embracing the dead Christ. It is flanked ba a statue of St. Theresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, the arches bear statues of St. Mary Magdalene and St. John of Evangelist, whilst the space in the altar Attic is occupied by God the Father. The side altars are also distinguished by their high quality workmanship and rich decoration. The south altar is dedicated to St. John of Nepomuk, who is depicted in the picture in the central niche. He is flanked by statues of St. Ambrose in St. Augustine. The patron of the northern altar is probably St. Francis of Paola, flanked by St. Nicholas and St. Martin. The pulpit is also decorated. Putti and angelic heads predominate, whilst the baldaquin bears a representation of Jesus and two scribes. The valuable fittings also include the organ, which was made by Johannes Georg Eisel (1708-1780). The organ, which is decorated with Baroque ornamental elements and a statuette of King David with a harp. The painting in the church inself is also rich in iconography and repertoire. The cronogram on the choir gallery states that Josip Egartner of Kranj painted them in1842. The nave vault and Triumphal arch are painted with Old Testament scenes (Adam and Eve, the Expulsion from Eden, the Flood, Noah's Offering, Abraham offering Isaac, the Dream of Jakob, the Gathering of Mana, the Plague of Serpents, the Ten Commandments). The medallions are largely filled with depictions of the Prophets, whilst the upper walla are occupied by personification of the virtues. The lower walls are occupied by images of the Apostles, which continue into the presbytery, where the walls bear some scenes from the New Testament (the Nativity, the Last Supper, the Mount of Olives, the Resurrection, the Ascension). THE ECCE HOMO CHURCH. The proportions and building elements of the central church suggest that it was probably built in the late 15th or early 16th century. A belfry was built on to the western end in the 17th century. A porch was added in the 18th century, when the interior of the nave was also altered to s sub-octagonal form with a cupola. The 19th and 20th centuries saw renovations, which badly impacted the historical content of he church. The church was initially composed of a single-polar presbytery with five-eighths terminal, which was surrounded on the exterior by four buttresses and a dripstone-course. The original nave was almost square in plan. The only Gothic arhitectural elements that have survived are the vaulting system with wedge-profiled ribs on geometric corbels and the pointed Triumphal arch. The original windows have been filled in. The ribs from a cruciform vault without a transverse rib. The intersections of the ribs are decorated with two rosette-shaped bosses. The moste notable part of the fittings is the main altar from the end of the 18th century. The central niche contains on image of the scourged Christ, flanked by St. Cosimus and St. Damian, whilst the arches besr representations of St. Peter and St. Paul. Christ on the Orb of the World, accompained by putti and angels, is depicted in the space on the altar Attic. Another fitting of some note is the altar in the nave, which bears a statue of the Holy Mother of God with the dead Christ. It was erected in the first half of the 18th century and was particulary venerated by women, who sought a husband. The wall paintings, dated to 1862, are also worthy of note. They are the work of the painter Jurij Tavčar from Idrija, a pupil of Josip Egartner. The vivid paintings in the presbytery depict scenes from lives of the saints (The Calling of St. Peter, the Supper in Emaus), whilst those on the walls of the nave depict the Blessed Mary with Robe, Our Lady of the Rosary, Mary Magdalene, Jesus the Good Sheperd and St. Peter, whilst the cupola is decorated with scenes from the Seven Sorrows of Our Lady. THE CHURCH OF OUR LADY OF LOURDES. Valvasor was the first to mention this church in 1689. Earlier evidence of the existence of the southern church can be seen in a newly discovered graffiti with a date of 1565. as well as the remains of a recently lifted fresco of th4e Crucifixion that dates to about 1500. The medieval sources probably refer to the northern church, but this not does exclude the possibility that the church existed prior to 1400. It is likely that two churches stood here at an early date. The structure of the presbytery walls and the vault ribs indicate that the presbytery was not built at the same time as the nave. It was probably built on to the earlier nave in the 16th century. It was enlarged and surrounded with buttresses at the beginning of the 15th century. The church underwent radical remodelling in the 18th century, when the now bricked-up rectangular windows were inserted and architectural painting was created on exterior. The single nave was transformed into a triple nave with new window openings in the 19th century. The building comprises a single-polar Gothic presbytery, surrounded by four buttresses and a dripstone-course, as well as a rectangular nave. In addition to the buttresses, the Gothic architectural elements include the vault, whose ribs rest on geometric consoles and from a cruciform vault, as well as a profiled, richly decorated Aumbry in the northern wall. The Aumbry bore polychrome decoration, but one of the remodellings events badly damaged the polychrome decoration and the profiling. The southern exterior of the presbytery bore a late Gothic multi-figured fresco of the Crucifixion, which was flanked by two destroyed scenes. There is Baroque architectural painting on the nave, comprising painted corners and the borders of the bricked-up rectangular windows. Semicircular 19th century windows now illuminate the nave. Three pairs of pillars with wall semi-pillars bear the vault. Two pairs of threequarter pillars from the Triumphal arch . The New-Gothic altar dates to the begining of the 20th century, when the chutch was rededicated. The central niche containes Our Lady of Lourdes, flanked by St Ann and St. Bartholomew. The largest pilgrimage at Rosalnice takes place on St. Bartholomew's Sunday. (povzeto po zgibanki Po poteh kulturne dediščine Dolenjske in Bele krajine, ki sta jo izdali Koordinacijski odbor projekta Po poteh dediščine Dolenjske in Bele krajine in Občina Metlika.vsebinska zasnova: Zavod za varstvo naravne in kulturne dediščinetekst: mag. Robert Peskar) Custodian / Information Župnišče Metlika Mestni trg 14 8330 Metlika Tel. : ++386 7 305 83 31 Web site : www.metlika.si VISITS guided tourindividualFree of chargeGPS Northing (N) : 45,652 GPS Easting (E) : 15,3378 Search Rosalnice Region: South-east Slovenia Destination: EDEN 2010: River Kolpa Place: Rosalnice GPS: N: 45,652 E: 15,3378 Local informationMetlika Črnomelj Dolenjske Toplice Kočevje Loški Potok Metlika Mirna Peč Mokronog Trebelno Novo Mesto Osilnica Ribnica Semič Sodražica Straža Šentjernej Šentrupert Škocjan Šmarješke Toplice Trebnje Vinica Žužemberk Bled, Island - The Church of t Hrastovlje, Church of the Holy Sveta Gora - Holy Mountain Koper (Capodistria), the Cathe Javorca, Memorial Church of th Ribčev Laz, Church of St. John Stolnica (Cerkev sv. 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Blue Ridge Summit Blue Ridge Summit, Blue Ridge Summit, PA 17214 The Blue Ridge Summit community lies at the top of the South Mountain at the Monterey Pass. This community stretches its environs into parts of four counties and two states, straddling the Mason-Dixon line. On the Pennsylvania side it lies in parts of Franklin and Adams counties. On the Maryland side of the line, it extends into both Frederick and Washington counties. After the introduction of the railroad in 1872, this area grew to become a lively and fashionable vacation community. Near the turn of the last century, this region was in its hey-day. It remained a resort area until its decline during the Depression of 1929 and the following years of limited travel during World War II (1939-1945). Tradition tells us that these mountains were traversed by the Indians of the Woodland Epoch, such as, the Susquehannock or Conestogoe Tribes of the Delaware Nation and the Tuscarora of the Cherokee Nation. The Indians used paths over these mountains close to Mt. Dunlap and Clermont Crag. Continuous use of these paths by the Indians in their interactions with each other pioneered the courses of early roads through Blue Ridge Summit. At the time of the Gettysburg Campaign of 1863, there were several cavalry skirmishes in and around Emmitsburg - including Fountain Dale, and Monterey Pass. On June 22nd the first skirmish occurred along the Monterey Mountain pass near Blue Ridge Summit. An armed civilian militia encountered a detachment of Confederates under General Albert Jenkins. The militia was forced to retreat after a very brief skirmish. General Jenkins and his Confederate troops withdrew toward Hagerstown joining General Richard S. Ewell, who was advancing with a larger force. Following the events at the Battle of Gettysburg, the Confederate Army retreated via Emmitsburg. On July 5th, General Stuart's soldiers were engaged in some small skirmishes as he made his way back to General Robert E. Lee's army. A mountain swamp at Monterey Pass bogged down Stuart and the Army of Northern Virginia as they retreated. Dutch Country Roads Franklin County Visitors Bureau PHOTOS Loading Map.

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Home » Your Visit » What to see and do guide and map The What to see and do guide gives you full information on what to see and do from each West Somerset Railway Station. Click here to download and print off this guide. If you wish to buy our 'Along the Line' Guide for your visit please ask at our Booking Offices or on train Buffet Cars. Bishops Lydeard The village of Bishops Lydeard is situated at the foot of the Quantock Hills and is about five minutes walking from the station. The old village is a mixture of red sandstone and brick buildings which are all very charming to look at. Further up the road into the village is Mill Lane which, if followed, takes you to the village watermill which has been spendidly restored. Bishops Lydeard Mill welcomes visitors on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 30th May to 30th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) and Saturdays in August between 11.30am - 4pm. The mill is home to a working water wheel, the wheelwright�s shop and the blacksmith�s shop. Once back on the main road further into the village is the Bird in the Hand Pub offering food and drink, garden and a children�s play area. Alongside the pub is a small craft shop. The Village Church is the very impressive St. Mary the Virgin and the earliest part dates from the 14th Century. There are some beautiful wood carvings in the church and the village charter from 1291 can be viewed. As you make your way from the station towards the village you will find the Lethbridge Arms, an old established inn, which offers food and drink including real ales in a number of rooms. The large wall in the car park is of historical interest as having been built for the playing of Fives, a Somerset game which was once very popular but which has now died out. A Fives Wall in West Somerset is unusual as the most popular area for the game was the south of the county. Near the church is a fascinating relic of the tram system in Taunton, a post that supported the electric wires, now in use as a lamp standard. The trams were closed in the 1920�s and no one is really sure how it got there. Other local attractions include Cedar Falls Health Farm and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Crowcombe Heathfield The station is the ideal start/end point for a walk on the Quantock Hills or a cycle ride round Somerset�s country lanes. Stogumber Stogumber is a picturesque but thriving village set in a valley between the Quantock and Brendon Hills. The main enterprise is agriculture and the village is surrounded by rolling farmland. The Parish comprises the village itself and several hamlets, including Vellow, Capton, Kingswood, Coleford Water and the "Vexfords�. The focal point of the village is the Square, which contains the pub shop and St. Mary�s Church, a large Norman church with an interesting William Morris style ceiling. The street leading up to the Square, High Street, is the most photographed part of the village, with its mix of colour-washed and thatched properties. Williton For those who would like to explore Williton itself leave the station by the Signalbox and walk up Station Road, past the industrial estate to the junction with Long Street. Turn right into Long Street and you shortly reach the first of the town�s pubs �The Foresters Arms�. Thereafter Long Street is a mix of building styles and materials and combines modern houses with older cottages and various business premises such as wine shops and hotels. Finally you see Williton Social Club across the road and the village centre is reached. A right turn past the cafe and bakery takes you to the �Mason�s Arms�. The town centre itself includes a news agent, post office, two banks, pet supplies and County Stores. Along the Taunton Road is the �Wyndham Arms� whilst a turn onto the Minehead Road takes you past Gliddons Stores to the edge of town and the Police Station. Cross the road here and follow the signposted route to the Bakelite Museum. This museum houses an amazing collection of items from the precursor of the plastics revolution and together with its tea room rewards the half an hour walk from the Station. Just beyond the Free Press offices is the newly opened West Somerset Antiques Centre which offers items from furniture through to silverware, kitchenalia and other smaller items. The Coleridge Way can be accessed from Willition Station. The Coleridge Way is a 36 mile route through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, a landscape that inspired Coleridge to produce some of his best known work. Doniford Halt Doniford Bay Caravan Holiday Park is a short walk from the station as is Doniford Beach. Please note that the route to the beach has no footpath, so please exercise due care and attention. Watchet Watchet is an ancient harbour town with a history of over 1000 years and still has a network of small streets and shops to be explored, including several pubs and cafes. The Star Inn in Watchet was Somerset CAMRA�s Pub of the Year for 2005. The station stands right in the middle of the town adjacent to the harbour which, since the end of commercial shipping calling in the mid-1990�s has begun a new lease of life as a Marina and is home currently to a 1950�s Vintage Motor Torpedo Boat. The network of sidings that served the docks has gone and the former goods shed is now a Boat Museum. The town Museum is just off the esplanade and traces the history of the town through the ages and this includes the West Somerset Mineral Railway that once brought iron ore from the Brendon Hills for onward shipping to the furnaces at Ebbw Vale in South Wales. The trackbed of the Mineral Railway is now in use as a footpath. Washford Washford itself is also full of things to see and do. A few minutes walk from the station brings you to Cleeve Abbey, a Cisterian Abbey now administered by English Heritage and open from 1st April until 31st October Although the main abbey church is no more, the remaining outbuildings give a fascinating insight into monastic life. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing and encourages visitors to linger. Further on from the abbey is Torre cider farm where you can learn how Somerset cider is made and even sample some of the produce. There are also several pubs including the Washford Inn at the end of the Station ramp and The White Horse, near the abbey, which serve food. Blue Anchor Blue Anchor is a quiet seaside village with a long sandy beach perfect for families and children. At high tide the promenade is a popular destination for fishermen hoping for a large catch. Blue anchor gives stunning coastal views to Minehead and Exmoor and across the Bristol Channel to South Wales and as far as Weston-super-Mare. For meals and snacks visit The Driftwood Cafe or the Smugglers Pub. Dunster Dunster village is approximately a twenty minute walk from the station, the latter part being gently uphill. It is worth the exercise. The main feature is Dunster Castle whose oldest parts date from Norman times and which is now in the care of the National Trust. It stands on an outcrop of rock with spacious grounds below (part were once polo grounds and the ponies� horseboxes were unloaded at Dunster Station). Holders of West Somerset Railway tickets can obtain a 20% discount on Admission to the Castle. Why not travel on a Wednesday and make use of our �Dunster Castle Express�? The village itself has a medieval Yarn Market which is flanked on either side by shops and tea rooms, which together with several pubs means there is no lack of refreshment available to the traveller. The village is home to the Dunster Museum and Doll Collections in the High Street. Worth seeking out are the Mill and the Priory Church and at the top of the village the old packhorse bridge which still spans the River Avill. For the energetic a walk up through the woods to Bats Castle (a prehistoric site) is worth it to take in the view of the village and castle below and the more distant views of Minehead and across the Bristol Channel to South Wales. Dunster�s busiest nights of the year fall at the start of December when the annual �Dunster by Candlelight� event takes place.On the evenings of the 1st Friday and Saturday of December the village extinguishes most of its electric lights in favour of candles and oil, entertainment takes to the streets and of course the shops and other outlets are open. The West Somerset Railway runs through trains and more information can be found on the Special Events pages. Minehead Today�s passenger arriving at Minehead has a choice of directions and destinations to follow from the station entrance. A left turn across the adjacent car park brings you to the Minehead Eye which is an exciting and innovative project whichprovides a dedicated, purpose-built extreme sports skate park and youth centre. A right turn takes you along the seafront towards Butlins Resort. The path continues past the centre and the golf course and can be followed to Dunster Beach and Blue Anchor. Passengers looking for the beach have simply to cross the road, and there it is. Crossing the road and walking along the esplanade takes you towards the tall feature of North Hill. Along the way you pass the start of the South West Coast Path, which if followed in its entirety will take you to Poole Harbour via Lands End in Cornwall. The road eventually reaches the harbour which is the point where historic ships, the "Waverley� and the "Balmoral� pay their periodic visits to the town, bringing loads of visitors (and some passengers to the Railway) in an evocation of the Great Days of Bristol Channel Shipping. For those seeking some quiet and tranquillity turning off the esplanade and up into North Hill is recommended but be aware that there is some hard hill climbing involved. The left turn out of the Station takes you past the Beach Hotel, popular with coach companies as a base for touring the area and into the main shopping area of the town. This is the usual mixture of seaside souvenir shops and the more specialised outlets, the latter being further from the Seafront. As you would expect there is a variety of accommodation to suit all pockets in Minehead and apart from the railway journey it is a good base to explore Exmoor and the Quantock Hills. « Back To Your Visit

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InterContinental Hotels Group caters for Qatar’s ongoing expansion with the development of Holiday Inn Doha InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s most global hotel company, has announced it will be expanding its portfolio of properties in Qatar with the InterContinental Hotels Group, the world’s most global hotel company, has announced it will be expanding its portfolio of properties in Qatar with the introduction of its Holiday Inn brand in Doha. Being developed by Ali Bin Ali Group, one of the most established and recognisable companies in Qatar, ‘Holiday Inn Doha’ will be located at the heart of Musheireb, the busy commercial district of the city. As the host of the 2006 Asian Games, Doha is fast becoming a major player in the region’s evolving tourism industry and The Qatar Tourism Authority is working hard to differentiate Doha - and the country as a whole – by positioning it as a short-stay, leisure and business travel spot, rather than a mass-market destination. Catering for the rapid expansion of Qatar’s business industries and development of the tourism sector, InterContinental Hotels Group has identified high demand for premium quality, good value accommodation to meet the needs of regular, intra-Gulf business travellers and vacationing family groups. Inline with the tastes of target guests, Holiday Inn Doha will be modern and fresh in ambience, perfectly complementing the group’s existing presence in the city with the luxurious InterContinental Doha. Commenting on the new property, Peter McElwaine, CEO, Ali Bin Ali Group said, “This development will serve to cater for an increasingly discerning market sector, searching for high quality, affordable accommodation in Qatar. Tying up with the prestigious InterContinental Hotels Group brand will ensure Ali Bin Ali Group maintains its reputation for providing world-leading services across the Middle East.” Phil Kasselis, Vice President, Development, InterContinental Hotels Group, Middle East and Africa, said, “The Holiday Inn Doha agreement follows the opening of Holiday Inn Sharjah and the announcement of Holiday Inn Abu Dhabi, both in the UAE. While the Doha property represents the InterContinental Hotels Group’s continued expansion across the region it also demonstrates the company’s ability to stay one step ahead of the diversifying Middle East tourism trade.” “Qatar is a key market for both business and leisure travellers and being at the forefront of its dynamic development as a hospitality and leisure hot-spot is of paramount importance to InterContinental Hotels Group, which has led the region’s hotel industry for over 40 years,” added Kasselis. Scheduled to open by the end of 2008, Holiday Inn Doha will comprise 204 rooms, a gym, an indoor swimming pool and several food and beverage outlets including a juice bar, a contemporary coffee lounge and an all-day restaurant. Underground car parking and cutting-edge meeting facilities add to the amenities designed specially for corporate clients. The Holiday Inn Doha will embody the established Holiday Inn brand hallmarks by offering guests a great night’s sleep, a hearty breakfast and friendly, helpful staff. The property will appeal to investors seeking an alternative to 5 star hotel developments, which in some markets are fast approaching oversupply. InterContinental Hotels Group currently operates 19 Holiday Inns in the Middle East and Africa. InterContinental Hotels Group PLC of the United Kingdom [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. InterContinental Hotels Group owns, manages, leases or franchises, through various subsidiaries, almost 3,600 hotels and 537,000 guest rooms in nearly 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites®, Candlewood Suites® and Hotel IndigoTM, and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards. © 2010 Al Bawaba (www.albawaba.com [1]) Source URL: http://www.albawaba.com/news/intercontinental-hotels-group-caters-qatar%E2%80%99s-ongoing-expansion-development-holiday-inn-doha

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Get beastly at Stirling Castle Come along and transform yourself into one of the weird and wonderful beasts of Stirling Castle. The outside of the Royal Palace is decorated with a whole menagerie of carved stone creatures from lions and wild boars through to mythical monsters and even a she devil with the tail of a scorpion. As part of the nationwide Big Draw weekend of 14 and 15 October, Historic Scotland, which cares for the Castle, has organised special mask-making sessions. Visitors will be invited to look at the carvings and use them as the inspiration to create their own beastly work of art. Nicola Holland, Historic Scotland Interpretation Manager, said: "We really want people to let their imaginations run wild. After all, that’s just what the craftsmen who created the carvings did. Even though they had never seen a lion they carved these fabulous statues of all kinds of real and mythical creatures. And while these are some of the most impressive features of the Castle, they often go unnoticed because they are high up." At the moment, some of the statues are covered by scaffolding while they are given their first recorded clean up since the Renaissance, so photos will be provided so visitors can get a really good close-up view of what they are like. A storyteller will also be present to tell tales inspired by the various sculptures, both animal and human. Among them is one of King James V, the builder of the palace, whose likeness has stared out from its walls since the mid-16th century. "Where the Wild Things Are' mask-making event is on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 October at Stirling Castle. There are two sessions, the first is from 11.00am – 1.00pm, the second from 2.00pm – 4.00pm. The event is free after Stirling Castle admission. Children are free for the whole month of October at all Historic Scotland properties including Stirling Castle. Notes for Editors Stirling Castle is at the head of Stirling’s Old Town and off the M9. Telephone 01786 450000. Tickets are £8.50 for adults, £6.50 for concessions and children are free (with a full paying adult) for the month of October. Stirling Castle, with its splendid decorative stonework and mass of still complete buildings, is one of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in Europe. It is also the royal residence that best represents the Stewart dynasty in Scotland. The Big Draw weekend is designed to encourage more people to get involved with art. To find out more visit www.thebigdraw.org.uk . Other Historic Scotland sites staging events open to the public as part of The Big Draw are Fort George, Skara Brae and Holyrood Park. Historic Scotland has 345 outstanding historic properties and sites in its care. These include some of the leading tourism attractions in the country, including Edinburgh, Stirling, and Urquhart Castles, Fort George, Linlithgow Palace, the Border Abbeys, and Skara Brae. Historic Scotland’s complete events guide can be seen online at http://www.historic-scotland.gov.uk/events The journey planning form requires javascript, which is unsupported by your browser.For your journey planning needs use the main journey planner. Kate Turnbull PR Executive kate.turnbull@scotland.gsi.gov.uk

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State House Nairobi stands on a 300 ha. piece of land. It is a 10-minute drive from the city centre. Other than the Nairobi one, there are other State Houses and Lodges scattered around the country to provide accommodation to the Head of State whenever he is touring various parts of the country. State House Nairobi State House was originally known as Government House. It was built in 1907 to serve as the official residence of the governor when Kenya was a British Colony. The governor would conduct his official functions at the old Provincial Commissioner’s office (now a national monument) next to Nyayo House and then retire to Government House for the day. After independence, Government House was renamed State House. Although it remained the official residence of the Head of State, in practice it became an administrative/operational office occasionally providing accommodation to visiting State guests and receptions on National Days. This scenario has prevailed to-date with the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta and President Moi preferring private residence as opposed to living in State House. Location: Nairobi, Nairobi County, Kenya

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Rick Ridgeway Patagonia’s Vice President of Environmental Initiatives and Special Media Projects Rick Ridgeway oversees Patagonia's environmental grant making, environmental education and environmental projects including Freedom to Roam, a campaign to preserve wildlife corridors across North America. A writer, photographer and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker, Ridgeway has produced and directed more than 30 adventure shows for television. He has authored several books, including Seven Summits, The Shadow of Kilimanjaro and Below Another Sky. His articles have appeared in Outside, National Geographic, Readers Digest and many other publications. Ridgeway is one of the world's foremost mountaineers. He was a member of the first American team to summit K2. Rolling Stone magazine dubbed him "the real Indiana Jones," and National Geographic honored him with its "Lifetime Achievement in Adventure" award.

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Things get "squirrelly" at the boat show Twiggy out dazzles luxury yachts Tools STATE FAIR PARK-Lots of folks dreaming, some folks buying, still many more dreaming of buying. Impressive turnout for the Milwaukee Boat Show at State Fair Park which runs through this weekend. The show docked in West Allis last weekend and has drawn steady crowds. Even for a weeknight on Tuesday there was steady of foot traffic. Experienced buyers say they are finding some deals. Organizers say there's something for every body's price range. A big draw is "Twiggy" the water skiing squirrel, up from Florida on a world tour that includes Qatar later this year. Twiggy's owner says it began as a joke 33 years ago, and that it takes an average of one year to train a squirrel to water ski. Twiggy performs at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. every night. The Milwaukee Boat Show runs 3 p.m.-9p.m. weeknights. This Friday it opens at noon. Saturday and Sunday doors open at 10 a.m. It's $9 for adults and kids 12 and under free with a paying adult.

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Home Asia Africa Europe America Pacific Hotels Countrycode Consulate of Benin in New York New York - USA Diplomatic representation of Benin. Information on consular services of the Consulate of Benin in New York. On this website you will find general information about the Consulate of Benin in New York. Diplomatic mission in the United States Fax number (212) 684-2058 beninewyork@gmail.com More information Permanent Mission to the United Nations Foreign Representation More Consulates Worldwide Consulates in Houston Consulates in Hong Kong Consulates in Toronto Consulates in Sydney Consulates in Dubai Consulates in Montreal Consulates in Miami Consulates in Vancouver Consulates in Melbourne British Consulates Consulates in Chicago Consulates in Los Angeles Consulate-New-York.com: We provide general data about the Foreign Consulates in New York and we have no association with the New York Consulates featured on this site. Consulates located in New York - In the United States a single Embassy of foreign (or guest) countries is not large enough to handle all the essential services countrywide provided by an Embassy. Hence, the need for smaller, regionally located branches, which are called Consulates, enabling local residents and guest country nationals diplomatic assistance at local level. A New York Consulate can be likened to branch offices or satellites of the foreign country's Embassies themselves, which, typically, are located in Washington DC. A New York Consulate would usually be headed by an ex-patriate national and frequently engaging local staff. Assistance by a New York consulate - As well as firstly promoting the interests and image of the representing country, a New York Consulate would usually offer the majority of services provided by their parent Embassy in Washington, but at local levels for convenience, often giving more rapid service, such as in the provision of new and replacement passports, issuing of visas, together with all aspects of other general consular services available to New York citizens. For all consular matters and for additional consulate information please contact the New York consulate office directly either by email or phone. Find your hotel close to the Consulate of Benin in New York

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Visitors Page : The Villager Archive : October/November 2005: Cecil �Dickie� Johnstone - 1916-2005 << Go Back Cecil �Dickie� Johnstone - 1916-2005 Was ever a boy misnamed! Dickie was never a Cecil! I knew him since I was 11 and he was 15, both of us being pupils at the old Wallingford Grammar School. We were together in the after-school boxing class. Our paths did not cross for some years after school as he joined the family business - Reynolds & Johnstone, Chemists and Wine and Spirit Merchants, whilst I went away to work. Before the war Dickie enjoyed his passion for sport: football for Wallingfords Swifts, hockey and cricket for town clubs, as well as cricket for Berkshire. He joined the T.A. (4th Royal Berks) with several of his friends and in January 1940 they went to France. In May 1940 they were in the front line against the German assault. The regiment was decimated, Dickie was shot in the head, taken prisoner and hospitalised. He was totally paralysed down his left side for some time and was left with a permanent limp. In September 1943 he was part of a mutual repatriation scheme, being unfit for further service. He rejoined the family business and, besides looking after the wine and spirit side, he started a very successful agro-chemical business. He married Betty (an ex-WAAF) in 1946 and carried on working until he was forced to retire in 1966 as the result of a stroke. They came to Brightwell originally in 1966, went away from 1972 till 1978, came back to the village, and have lived here ever since. We resumed our friendship in 1980. He and I did a lot of work at St Agatha�s, becoming known as �Hinge and Bracket�. Latterly he suffered from diabetes and memory loss. To live through what he did and survive until he was 89 was the mark of a remarkable man. Another link with the past has gone. Eric Green << Go Back Powered by webboutiques.co.uk web design company Oxford © Copyright Brightwell-cum-Sotwell. Our website makes use of non-invasive (no personal data) cookies to provide you with an enhanced user experience. By continuing to use the site, you consent to this.Close More The UK Law now requires us to get consent from you for the use of cookies. A cookie is a small file containing text and numbers generated by the website and passed from your browser back to our website when you revisit the site. A cookie is used here to allow you to navigate the site, log in etc. Without this cookie (called a session cookie), this site would not work properly and so this has already been set. We use an animation based rotating image which uses a cookie to know which image was last displayed so that as you move from page to page you are not seeing the same image every time. We can also make use of third party services such as video clip players which can set cookies, for example to enable them to know that you part played a video clip previously, or to store customised settings such as brightness or volume. Close sitemap

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Oaxaca City Travel Guide J. Ramos During the XV century, before the Spanish Conquest, the Zapotecas and the Mixtecos were the two ruling civilizations in what today is the South of Mexico. When the Spaniards arrived, they were in the middle of a fight with the Mexicas over the control of the commerce with Central America. By the time the Mexica Empire was conquered, Hernan Cortes appointed Pedro de Alvarado the leader in the conquest of the South. Since neither the Zapotecas or the Mixtecos were as advanced as the Mexicas, the conquest was quick. After that, the Dominican Friars started the evangelization and built many temples. But many indigenous died because of some epidemics, and the area had to be repopulated with African slaves. In 1858, 37 years after the Independence, Benito Juarez from Guelatao Oaxaca became the first ever full-blooded indigenous President. He governed until his death in 1872. Oaxaca was highly improved during the Porfiriato, the 35 years Porfirio Diaz held the Presidency. This was the time when the street lighting, the railroad and the telegraph arrived to the city, connecting it with the capital. In the decade or 1930 the ruins of Monte Alban were discovered and in the decade on 1950 a great deal of infrastructure was developed in the state and in the decade on 1970 the cultural treasure that is Oaxaca was promoted. Where to Go in Oaxaca City Camino Real Oaxaca 5 de Mayo 300 expert pick N/A Road to Monte Alban One of the most important and best conserved pre-Hispanic ruins in Mexico. La Biznaga García Vigil 512 Great Oaxacan Fusion Restaurant, hip and spacious. Bar Sagrario Valdivieso 120 Oaxaca City Blog Posts The Church of Santo Domingo in Oaxaca The Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman in Oaxaca, known only as Santo Domingo, is a one of the best examples of the Baroque Architecture of New Spain in México. Its construction began around 1551 when the Government of La Antequera de Oaxaca -the old name of Oaxaca City- gave the Dominican Order a land... Read more An Enormous and Fun-to-Visit Tree in Oaxaca: El Arbol del Tule The Arbol del Tule is a 2000 years old cypress with a 14.36 meters diameter trunk; just so you can imagine how wide the trunk is, think of 30 people holding hands with their arms wide open forming a circle. It has the stoutest trunk in the world! In 2001 the UNESCO placed it on a tentative list of World... Read more The Zapotec Culture in Oaxaca There were two, really important Mesoamerican cultures in what today is Oaxaca City: the Zapotecs and the Mixtec. They were both powerful and left behind great cultural, artistic and architectonic heritages, as well as being the ancestors of some of the indigenous peoples that still live in the Oaxaca... Read more

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http://www.visitpalestine.com - Specification Required - In the 1840s, it was discovered that the seat of Anderson County, a village called Houston (not the major city of Harris County) was two miles off center. Taking literally the Texas Legislature's guidelines that a county seat should be at the center of a county, the town of Palestine was created as the county seat. Palestine has more buildings in the National Register of Historic Places than any Texas city except Galveston. The city is home to Eilenberger's Bakery, known as the oldest bakery in Texas, and the historic Texas Theatre, which hosts a variety of productions yearly. Visitors also enjoy the area's rolling hills, forests and streams at local parks. Palestine Community Forest features scenic drives through more than 700 acres of hardwood trees. Davey Dogwood Park, just north of Palestine on North Link Street, is especially popular during the annual Texas Dogwood Trails festival from late March to early April. Other annual events include the Hot Pepper Festival in October, The Polar Express™ Train Ride in November-December, The Taste of New Orleans: Mardi Gras Celebration in February, and 1836 Chuckwagon race on Texas Independence Day.

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Home > Destinations > State parks > Temperance River > Temperance River State Park Seasonal Update Camping & Lodging Energy-Smart at DNR In the area from Explore MN Tourism 5,007 acres 275,931 annual visits 22,720 overnight visits Naturalist The best way to learn more about Temperance River State Park is to stop in at the park office for a map and information about what to see in the park. Wildlife The variety of plant communities in the park provides habitat for many different types of wildlife species. Wildlife sightings are common in the park. Both the Temperance and Cross rivers are designated trout streams. Brook, brown and rainbow trout have been stocked in the Temperance River over the years. Both the brook and brown trout have now established natural populations. Chinook salmon and steelhead have also been introduced in the vicinity of the Temperance River. Pierre Esprit Radisson and Medard Chouart, Sier des Groselliers, were probably the first white visitors to the North Shore when they traveled up the shore of Lake Superior during 1660. Along with the Ojibwe Indians, the French controlled the North Shore area until 1763. The first white settlers in the area were probably clerks at American Fur Company posts located along the shore in the 1830s. It is said the park got its name because, unlike other North Shore streams, the river had no bar at its mouth. At one time, the waters of this particular river flowed so deep and so strong into Lake Superior that there was no build-up of debris. This meant that there was no "bar." What could you call a river without a bar? For an appropriate, if slightly tongue-in-cheek selection, "temperance" fits perfectly. The area became a state park in 1957. Campsites on both sides of the river, plus the park's hiking trails and picnic areas, draw a steady stream of visitors to this North Shore park. The bedrock in this park is all igneous (solidified from the molten state), and formed about 1.1 billion years ago. One of the most interesting features in the park is the narrow Temperance River gorge with its many waterfalls. The steep-gradient river has cut through the fractured, ancient lava flows of the river bed. Swirling water carried gravel and rocks which wore away the basalt and created large potholes. Over thousands of years, these potholes were dug deeper and wider, eventually connecting and creating the deep, narrow gorge. Nearby, more potholes were left high and dry as the river found its new, lower channel. Carlton Peak, the high knob in the northeastern part of the park, is made of a hard, massive rock called anorthosite. It consists of several huge blocks of this rock, which were carried up from many miles below the surface by the molten basalt lava. The vegetation in the park today is very similar to that of presettlement time. Common forest trees include white and yellow birch, white pine, spruce, fir, and cedar. Topography in the park varies from wet lowland areas to dry upland sites and is reflected in the variety of vegetation.

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Tickets for events at Theatre Royal Drury Lane Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, London, WC2B 5JF Venue Info Theatre Royal Drury Lane Theatre Royal Drury Lane, Catherine St, London, WC2B 5JF General Information Transport Accessibility Venue Information The Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, commonly known as Drury Lane, is a West End theatre in Covent Garden, in the London borough of Westminster. The building faces Catherine Street (earlier named Bridges or Brydges Street) and backs onto Drury Lane. The current building is the most recent in a line of four theatres which were built at the same location, the earliest of which dates back to 1663, making it the oldest theatre site in London. For its first two centuries, Drury Lane could "reasonably have claimed to be London's leading theatre". For most of that time, it was one of a handful of patent theatres, granted monopoly rights to the production of "legitimate" (meaning spoken plays, rather than opera, dance, concerts, or plays with music) drama in London. Single yellow lines on Russell Street. NCP on Drury Lane. Taxi Rank at Covent Garden Piazza end of Russell Street. FOYER - 6 steps up STALLS - 20 steps down GRAND CIRCLE - 39 steps up (steps lead to the back of the Grand Circle only) BALCONY - 112 steps up (steps lead to the back of the Balcony Circle only) Step free access is available into the Stalls via Russell Street, which is at the side of the theatre and open 30 minutes before the performance. There are 2 wheelchair spaces in row K1 & K35 of the Stalls with companion seats alongside. Wheelchair transfers are available to any end of row seat in the Stalls. Access into the auditorium is via Russell Street on the side of the theatre. When booking tickets, please inform the operator whether the wheelchair has a high back or neck support as this will determine which wheelchair space is allocated. The theatre uses the Williams infra-red headset system and 10 headsets are available from the front of house staff in main foyer. These headsets are for people who are hard of hearing, please note there is no induction loop system in the auditorium for hearing aid users. There is an induction loop at the Box Office to assist hearing aid users when booking tickets. For further information regarding hearing systems, please call the theatre stage door on 0207 850 8790. £30.00/£35.00 - Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Please note the prices mentioned above are per ticket and only available for the disabled person and companion. Additional tickets are charged at the regular rate.

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Western Countries Issue Warnings; Kenyan Tourism Gets Pummeled By Gregory Warner Two customers sit having a drink in the Diani Sea resort in Diani, Kenya, outside Mombasa, on May 16. Travel advisories issued by Western countries are hitting Mombasa hard, forcing hotel closures and thousands of workers to lose their jobs. Ivan Lieman British tourists queue at a departure gate at Moi International Airport in the Kenyan coastal city of Mombasa, May 15. Hundreds of tourists were evacuated after Britain, the United States, Australia and France issued travel warnings for Kenya after a series of terrorist attacks. Joseph Okanga Security officers patrol the scene of an explosion aboard a minibus in the Gikomba market area of Nairobi, Kenya, on May 16. The Kenyan capital was hit by two explosions that day --€” a day after Western tourists were evacuated from Mombasa. Barcroft Media/Landov Originally published on June 12, 2014 7:43 pm The Baobab Resort sits on the south coast of Kenya's Mombasa Island, but it has some of the homey feel of an old Catskills resort. On a recent day, sounds from outside trickled into the resort's largest conference hall: children enjoying their last hour of daylight on the beach, staff members singing tunes from The Lion King, warming up for their evening show. But the mood inside was somber: The 150 British tourists gathered heard only the apologetic voice of the local representative from their travel company, Tui, informing them that their vacations were being cut short and that they would be evacuated back to Britain the following day. The reason: The British government had just issued a warning against "nonessential travel" to Mombasa because of terrorism threats. "You could see their faces," says Sylvester Mbandi, the resort's manager. "Some of the honeymooners just started crying immediately and left the room. Others kept hoping it was a dream. But it was reality. They had to go back to their country." Hundreds of Britons were evacuated from Mombasa and Kenya's north coast. The next day, on May 16, a pair of bombs went off at a market in the capital Nairobi, killing 10 people. Nairobi was not and still is not on the travel ban list. However, Nairobi was the site of the deadliest single terrorist attack in Kenya in more than a decade: a four-day siege of an upscale shopping mall that killed 67 people. That attack was claimed by Somali militants Al-Shabaab Tui, meanwhile, has also canceled all holidays to Mombasa until November. Other tour companies, less dramatically, followed suit. Since the travel warnings issued in May by the governments of Britain and the United States — and later by Australia and France — parts of Mombasa feel like a ghost town. Twenty-five hotels in Mombasa have closed. More than 5,000 hotel workers have been laid off or suspended. In a region dependent on tourist dollars, these layoffs can be felt in every sector of the economy, from the guy selling dhow tours on the beach to the farmer growing peanuts hundreds of miles away. Protection Or Punishment? Kenyan officials reacted furiously to the travel warnings, declaring them akin to economic sabotage. Kwale County minister of tourism Adam Sheikh says Kenyans feel abandoned by the West after standing with them in the war against Islamist militants in Somalia. "Now terrorists are fighting back, we need our friends to stand by us. Not to leave us and make the situation worse than it already is," Sheikh says. Hoteliers in Mombasa point out that the tourism industry is an important bulwark against terrorism — giving young men a legitimate opportunity for economic betterment. The Kenyan response raises an almost existential question about travel warnings: Do they merely call attention to a bad situation, or can they actually do more damage to a country, hurting its ability to fight terrorism in the long term? Western governments say they must issue the warnings to help protect their citizens. And the U.S. and British governments insist that the travel warnings for Mombasa and Kenya's north coast are based solely on security assessments, not politics. U.S. Ambassador to Kenya Robert Godec published an op-ed Tuesday in Kenya's largest-circulation newspaper, The Nation, saying, "The United States has not 'evacuated' any citizens. We have not advised Americans against visiting Kenya." He insisted that travel warnings "are not designed to create economic problems for Kenya." But Sheikh, the tourism official, says many Kenyans see the warnings as exactly that: an economic sanction against the Kenyan government. The Americans "believe that there is too much corruption, making any effort to reign in these terrorists useless," Sheikh says. "All these small arms are getting through our borders right under the noses of some of our security agencies." If that's the real message, is the Kenyan government listening? He pauses for a moment before responding. "I think we are listening," he says. "But we are overwhelmed," he adds, citing economic problems that have been made worse by the travel warnings. Scary Places Or Scary Language? Critics of travel warnings say they're arbitrary. Germany, for instance, has not issued a travel warning for Mombasa. I met several German tourists enjoying the grilled prawns at The Baobab. But in February, Germany did slap a travel warning on a country that Britain has not: Egypt. Lynn Hoffman, a tour guide from Dusseldorf, Germany, says she felt the warning like a chokehold: "We can't make an offer to a family [to travel] to Egypt when the German government says people are not safe there. You can't do it as a travel agent." If a client insisted on going to Egypt, she could book him a trip, but only after warning him that his travel insurance probably would be invalid. That alone would often scare people off. Before the ban, Germany had been one of Egypt's largest tourism markets. She blames the German government for helping to destroy the Egyptian economy. Of course, tourists who traveled based on government advisories might never leave their house. Consider this advice issued recently by the Foreign Office of the United Kingdom: "There is a general threat from terrorism. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by foreigners. You should monitor media reports and remain vigilant at all times." Which country is that? The U.S. Thankfully for the U.S. tourism industry, such advisories are probably not likely to keep Europeans away. But the impact on a country like Kenya can be much greater. Kenyan tour guide Andrew Mungatana and his wife recently started a safari company, TourMan Africa. On May 16, two days after the British travel warnings, they posted a sad face emoticon on their Facebook page. All their bookings for July and August — a high season for safari trips — had been canceled. Not to be dissuaded, Mungatana and his wife booked flights to Germany and Austria to drum up new business. Even though neither of those countries has a travel warning in place, almost 50 tour companies that they visited were unwilling to take the risk. "Kenya?" many said to the pair. "Isn't that a war zone?"Copyright 2014 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/. © 2015 WUOT About Us

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Explore The Spread EagleA Brief History of The Spread EagleAround and About The Spread Eagle A Brief History ofThe Spread Eagle "...that oldest and most revered of all the prime inns of this world ..." Hilaire Belloc 1430 - The traditional date of the building that forms the oldest part of the hotel 1533 - The building was bought by Sir William Fitzwilliam, Henry VIII's Lord High Admiral 1730 - The Spread Eagle Inn is valued at £400 by the Sun Insurance Company 1791-1798 - It is certain that Admiral Lord Nelson visited the hotel at this time 1832 - The town's principal stagecoach, The Earl of March, left the Spread Eagle for London every morning, except Sunday, at 10.00am 1907 - A motor garage opened at the hotel 2007 - The hotel celebrates 50 years of ownership by the same family. Around and About The Spread Eagle

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Disney's Hollywood Studios » Columns » Studios Weekly » A look back: Superstar TV A look back: Superstar TV Many fans of the Disney-MGM Studios have an attraction that is extinct and has been for years now. One of my favorites was Superstar TV. Superstar TV had an interactive element to it where guests would be selected to be put in front of “green screens” to reenact scenes from popular television shows. The attraction first opened in May of 1989 when the Disney-MGM Studios opened to the public and was sponsored by Sony in the ABC Theater that housed about 1000 people. The purpose of this attraction was to educate park guests in that guests are shown how color screens allow the merging of pre-recorded film and live action. In the time of this attraction, the Studios still had an educational slant to it and aimed to teach park guests about the film making business as seen in other attractions such as the Backlot Tour, Monster Sound Show and the Magic of Disney Animation. The lucky people chosen for these roles are selected from the crowd waiting to go into the theater before being lead off for costuming, makeup and meeting the directors. The remaining guests move into the theater in preparation for the show. The attraction started out with scenes from a number of shows including: The Today Show with Dave Garroway CBS News - Live From the Moon Late Night with David Letterman Howdie Doodie (Later replaced with Home Improvement) Each show has about 6 skits needing a human participant with a Disney Cast Member MC'ing the show. The audience could either watch the action as it was happening in front of them or on the televisions above them where the elements of green screens were replaced by the proper backgrounds to make it look like it would on television. What made this attraction so fun was every show was different because it all depended on the guest whom was selected. The guest was given costume and/or makeup and a quick script to memorize backstage before the attraction began. Some guests were more entertaining than others based on how they would respond to the scene. In the I Love Lucy scene, it was really funny when they sped up the conveyor belt and to see the reaction to the guests. This reminds me of the water tank portion of the Backlot Tour where guests act as sailors on a ship and must react to audio and special effects queues. In the summer of 1997, the attraction was rehabbed to incorporate new shows and make the attraction more up-to-date. However the changes couldn’t save Superstar TV and sadly Superstar TV on September 26, 1998 to be replaced by a stage version of the animated television show Doug. Superstar could never get the numbers of the other high profile attractions in the park (i.e. Tower of Terror and the the then soon to be opened Rock ‘n Roller Coaster) and it always struggled as the great show nobody could find. Like on Google Follow @studioscentral A regular look into Disney's Hollywood Studios, both past and present, with commentary and analysis from Matt Hochberg. Stay up to date with Studios Weekly with these RSS feeds Studios Weekly RSS Feed Posted: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 by Matt Hochberg Matt HochbergMatt operates Studios Central along with it’s sister sites RocknRollerCoaster.com and TowerOfTerror.org. Matt also hosts the WDW Today podcast, which is an internet radio show covering topics about Walt Disney World. You can reach Matt at quickgold@studioscentral.com.

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PRAGUE OLD TOWN Mentioned in 1091, it is the oldest of the towns of Prague gained the privileges of a town in the 13th century. However, its name dates back to the 14th century when the New Town was founded. The centre of the Old Town has always been the Old Town Square dominated by the Church of Our Lady of T�n and the Town Hall. Powder Gate (Pra�n� br�na) The 65m-tall Powder Tower was begun in 1475 during the reign of King Vladislav II Jagiello to form one of the 13 entrances to the Old Town. In 1483 it was left unfinished because the king moved to Prague Castle. Between 1875 and 1886 the tower was rebuilt, decorated and steepled by Josef Mocker. The gate acquired its present name in the 17th century when it was used to store gunpowder. Today, there is a small exhibition about the tower and it is open for great views. Municipal House (Obecn� d�m) Built on the site of the royal court between 1906 and 1912, it is Prague's most prominent Art Nouveau building. Above the main entrance there is a huge mosaic �Homage to Prague� by Karel �pillar. Inside, there is the Smetana Hall � the biggest concert hall in Prague, number of smaller halls, conference rooms and offices, caf�s and restaurants to relax and enjoy the inner decoration. On 28 October 1918, the Czechoslovakian Republic was proclaimed here and meetings between Civic Forum and the communist regime were held here in November1989. Celetn� Street (Celetn� ulice) Named after the plaited bread rolls that were first baked here in the Middle Ages, the Celetn� Street is a pedestrianised lane from the Old Town square to the Powder Tower. There are lots of architecturally and historically important houses, such as At the Three Kings, At the White Lion, At the Black Sun and At the Vulture. The most interesting one is the Cubist facade on the House of the Black Madonna, which dates only from 1912 and houses a branch of the Czech Museum of Fine Arts with a permanent exhibition on Czech Kubism.. Church of St James (Kostel sv. Jakuba) This attractive Baroque church began in the 14th century as a Minorite monastery church. There are about 20 altars decorated with works by Jan Ji�� Heinsh, Petr Brandl and V�clav Vav�inec Reiner. A tomb of Count Vratislav of Mitrovice is the most beautiful Baroque tomb in Bohemia. Hanging to the left of the main door is a mummified forearm. It has been there for over 400 years, since a thief tried to steal the jewellers of the statue of the Virgin. Legend says that the Virgin grabbed his arm and held on so tightly that it had to be cut off. Because of its excellent acoustics many concerts and recitals are given in the church. Estates Theatre (Stavovsk� divadlo) Built in 1783 it is Prague's oldest theatre and one of the finest examples of Neo-classicism. Renamed the Tyl Theatre after WWII in honour of the 19th century Czech playwrite Josef Kajet�n Tyl, its name reverted to Stavovsk� divadlo in 1990s. Mozart's opera �Don Giovanni� had its premiere there on 29 October 1834 and in 1834 it was a musical comedy �Fidlova�ka�. One of the songs became later the Czech national anthem. Carolinum (Karolinum) Founded by Emperor Charles IV on 7 April 1348, it is the oldest university north of the Alps. Thousands of German students left the university in 1420 when the reform preacher Jan Hus became rector. Today the Charles University has faculties all over Prague and the Carolinum houses only some medical faculty offices, the University Club and occasional academic ceremonies. Old Town Square (Starom�stsk� n�m�st�) Being Prague's heart since the 10th century and its main market place until the beginning of the 20th century, the spacious 1.7 hectare Old Town Square has been the scene of great events, both glorious and tragic. There are beautiful pastel-coloured buildings of Romanesque or Gothic origin with fascinating house signs. Some of the most prominent examples include the Kinsk� Palace, the House of the Stone Bell and the �torch House. Today, the Old Town Square offers visitors a tourist information office, number of restaurants, caf�s, shops and galleries. Church of Our Lady before Tyn (Kostel Panny Marie p�ed T�nem) This Gothic church was built in 1365 on the site of an earlier Romanesque church. Its magnificent multiple steeples are 80m high and dominate the square. Between the early 15th century and the year of 1620 it was the main Hussite church in Prague. A beautiful entrance portal decorated with scenes of Christ's passion and a huge Rococo altar on the northern wall are its most striking features. Right of the altar there is a tomb of the Danish astronomer Tycho de Brahe who worked at the court of the Emperor Rudolph II. T�n church has a grand-sounding pipe organ and occasionally, it is a concert venue. Kinsk� Palace (Pal�c Kinsk�ch) Built between 1755 and 1765 by Anselmo Lurago according to the designs by Kilian Ignaz Dientzenhofer, it is the most beautiful Rococo building in Prague. In 1768 it was bought by �t�p�n Kinsk�, an Imperial diplomat. In February 1948 Klement Gottwald proclaimed communist rule in Czechoslovakia from the palace balcony. Nowadays, the Kinsk� palace belongs to the National Gallery. Jan Hus Monument (Pomn�k Jana Husa) Completed in 1915 on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the death of Jan Hus, the Czech Hussite reformer, the massive monument dominates the square. It shows two groups of people, a young mother symbolising national rebirth and the figure of Hus emphasising the moral authority of the man who gave up life rather than his beliefs. Church of St Nicholas (Kostel sv. Mikul�e) This church was completed in 1735 by Kilian Dientzenhofer; its statues are work of Anton�n Braun. Originally a church of a Benedictine Monastery, now belongs to the Czechoslovakian Hussite Church. There are beautiful ceiling paintigs that shows scenes from the life of St Nicholas and St Benedict, and a wonderful chandelier. It is a concert venue during the summer. Old Town Hall (Starom�stsk� radnice) Old Town's ancient town hall was established in 1338 after the agreement of King John of Luxemburg to set up a town council. Several old houses had to be knocked together over the centuries as the Old Town Hall expanded. A Gothic chapel and a neo-Gothic north wing were destroyed by the Nazis in spring 1945. The chapel has been reconstructed. The most popular part of the tower is the Town Hall Clock (Orloj). Originally instaled in 1410, the clock was rebuilt by the Master Hanu� in 1490. It consists of three parts � the procession of Apostles, the astronomical clock and the calendar. The main attraction is the hourly procession of the 12 Apostles. The height of the tower is 69,5 m and it offers a great view of the city. House at the Two Golden Bears (D�m u dvou zlat�ch medv�d�) Constructed from two earlier houses in 1567 it is a building with one of the most beautiful Renaissance portals in Prague, added in 1590. In 1885 Egon Erwin Kisch, known as the �Furious Reporter� was born here. Church of St Gall (Kostel sv. Havla) Founded in the 13th century it was one of the four Old Town parish churches. It was an important centre of the reformation movement and Jan Hus and Jan of Nepomuk also preached here. In the chapel, there is a tomb of the well-known Bohemian Baroque artist Karel �kr�ta. Since the middle ages Prague's best-known market has been held in Havelsk� Street. Church of St Martin in the Wall (Kostel sv. Martina ve zdi) Used to mark the boundary between the Old Town and the New Town, its name dates from the time when the church was a part of the town wall during the fortification of the Old Town. Originally a Romanesque building it was renovated in Gothic style twice. During the Hussite Movement in 1414, it was this church where communion was offered for the first time to everyone, not only to priests. Church of St Giles (Kostel sv. Jilj�) The church was founded in 1371 on the site of an old Romanesque church. In 1420 it became a Hussite parish church but during the Counter-Reformation the Dominicans gained possession. There is a tomb of V�clav Reiner, a painter who created the ceiling frescos. Bethlehem Chapel (Betl�msk� kaple) It is a faithful reconstruction of the original 14-th century church in which Jan Hus preached between 1402 and 1413. Handed over to the Jesuits after the Battle of the White Mountain in 1620, the church was completely rebuilt and in 1786 a residential house was built on the side. Following old illustrations the chapel was reconstructed after the WWII. Clam-Gallas Palace (Clam-Gallas�v pal�c) Named after the wealthy patron of the arts, V�clav Gallas, this outstanding Baroque palace was built by Johann Bernhard Fischer of Erlach between 1713 � 1719. There are statues made by Matthias Bernhard Braun and a theatre where Beethoven performed some of his works. The palace has been restored and today it houses the Municipal Archives of Prague. Mari�nsk� Square (Mari�nsk� n�m�st�) A statue of Rabbi L�w and a statue of the Iron Man dominate the square from the corners of the Town Hall built in 1912. A garden wall of Clamm-Gallas Palace encloses the southern side of the square. There is a statue of the River Vltava made by V�clav Pr�chner in 1812. This sculpture is popularly called Terezka. Charles Street (Karlova ulice) Originally called Jesuits street, in the 12th century this narrow medieval street was part of the Royal Route and it has always connected the Old Town by way of Charles Bridge with the Old Town Square. There are several original Gothic and Renaissance houses, such as the Colloredo-Mansfeld Palace, At the French Crown, the Sch�nfeld Palace, At the Blue Pike, At the Golden Snake. Many of them are converted into shops to attract the tourists. Palace of the Lords of Kun�t�t (D�m P�n� z Kun�t�tu) The palace was built around the year of 1200. On the basement, there are three of the best-preserved Romanesque rooms in Prague. The house was enlarged in Gothic style by the Lords of Kun�t�t and Pod�brady in the 15th century. Today it houses a historical exhibition devoted to George of Pod�brady, a hussite king, who stayed here for a time. Clementinum (Klementinum) Formerly a Jesuit college established in the former Dominican monastery of St Clement between 1653 � 1723. It is the largest complex of buildings in Prague after Prague castle. The Church of St Clemens and the Church of St Salvator are its part. When the Jesuits had to leave Prague in 1773, the Clementinum became the Prague University and National library. Concerts are often held in the Mirror Chapel. Knights of the Cross Square (K��ovnick� n�m�st�) Located in front of the Old Town Bridge Tower, there are nice views across the Vltava. This small square is bounded on three sides by the Church of St Francis, the Baroque Church of St Salvator and the Old Town Bridge Tower. In the centre of the square there is a bronze Neo-Gothic statue of Charles IV unveiled in 1848 in honour of the 500th anniversary of the founding of Prague's Carolinum University. Copyright © cestovni agentura Martin Muller - Prague, 2000-2013

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http://www.omanair.com/en/about-us/press-releases/think-about-oman Home > Printer-friendly > Think About Oman Think About Oman Date: 20 Jan 2008 Usama Bin Karim Al Haremi Head of Corporate Communications And Media of Oman Aviation Services (Oman Air) said that Rehab Saad, Travel Editor whom is considered very objective and professional in her writings, produced an article titled "Think About Oman" for the monthly TRAVEL supplement of Al-Ahram Weekly, an independent newspaper and the leading English-language newspaper in Egypt issued by Al-Ahram Organisation founded in 1875. He said that since it first hit the newsstands on February 1991, it has rapidly established itself as the leading English-language newspaper, not only in Egypt, but also throughout the Arab world. The Travel supplement is appearing the last Thursday of the month. Al Haremi enlightened that the writer believed that The Gulf state of Oman is putting itself on the global tourist map. She said I admit I was surprised when I read in The Sunday Times travel supplement a year ago that the Sultanate of Oman was recommended by the newspaper as one of the top 10 places in the world to spend a holiday. I had not heard of Oman being a promising tourist destination before I read the article. I thought that Dubai of the United Arab Emirates was the only Arab Gulf city witnessing a tourist boom with its vast stretch beaches, skyscrapers, shopping malls, deluxe hotels, conference rooms, and sophisticated ballrooms besides its well-paved roads, enormous airport, and the quality service it offers to tourists. However, the moment I set foot in Oman's airport, Al-Seeb International, I felt an exclusive travel experience coming up in a country that does not look like any other. A mini-van was waiting outside the airport to transport us to the hotel, Muscat Crown Plaza, about 25 minutes from the airport. On the way I saw a country with a distinctive character with its wide roads, its three- and four-storey white buildings with their Islamic architecture, its mighty mountains embracing the buildings, roads and gardens, its greenery -- where in an arid country there shouldn't be -- which covers everything around, as well as hundreds of birds flying here and there relaxing on trees or on the ground or at a home window sill.

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Chapter 4 – Findings This Findings section begins with primary information gathered in Kenya about ecotourism and its positive and negative impacts on local communities. Through the use of interviews with representatives of public and private organizations as well as scholars, I was able to assess three different perceptions of all of Kenyan ecotourism and local community benefits, and also three perceptions of the possibility of ecotourism and its relationship to the surrounding communities of one specific area of Kenya, Kerio Valley. I have incorporated my personal observations relevant to Kenyan ecotourism and local communities as well as Kerio Valley into these Findings. In addition, I have included information from secondary sources about Australian ecotourism and its relationship to local communities as well as a case example of an indigenous ecotourism operation in Australia called Kuku Yalanji Dreamtime Tours. Kenyan Ecotourism and Local Community Benefits The following paragraphs consist of public, private, and expert analyses of ecotourism and local community benefits in Kenya. These discussions are offered by Sammy Towett of the Kenya Wildlife Service Tourism Section (public organization), Joseph Kathiw’a from the Ecotourism Society of Kenya (a private, non-governmental organization), and Dr. Muusya Mwinzi, a professor in the Department of Wildlife Management at Moi University (scholar). KWS Tourism Section Sammy Towett (personal communication, May 15, 2003) is a representative of the Tourism Section of the Kenya Wildlife Service headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya. The Tourism Section of the KWS deals with any issues involving visitors to protected areas, such as tourism trends and visitor entry fees. Towett sees competition with other African nations as a problem for Kenyan tourism benefits. He says that Kenya holds only two percent of Africa’s tourism and competes with places like Egypt, South Africa, and Tunisia. According to Towett the lack of domestic tourism also decreases Kenyan benefits of tourism. He expresses concern over the trend decline of residents visiting the parks. He feels that conservation is a duty of the people of Kenya because the animals are part of their cultural heritage. In order to increase domestic tourism, the KWS reduces visitor entry fees for citizens of Kenya. Local community benefit from tourism is not a responsibility of the KWS, says Towett, because there are too many political issues involved in creating KWS policies that concern people. The KWS’s only concern is conservation, according to Towett. Towett claims the KWS cannot create policies that make sure that the income of protected areas is given in part to local communities. Such policies would interfere with the politics of county councils, and the KWS wants to avoid political confrontations. The county councils govern the areas, and the KWS leaves this job alone and manages wildlife only. The KWS shows a general concern for the people by sponsoring the building of schools and hospitals. The Ecotourism Society of Kenya Joseph Kathiw’a (personal communication, May 13, 2003) works as the Projects Officer of the Ecotourism Society of Kenya (ESOK), located in Nairobi, Kenya. ESOK is a private, non-governmental organization composed of members ranging from individuals to corporations who wish to come together to lift the standards of the tourism industry in Kenya. Kathiw’a says that the organization wishes to ensure that people abide by the principles of ecotourism, environmental conservation, and benefit sharing of various stakeholders, who are the private investors and local communities. According to Kathiw’a, local community benefit is the priority of ESOK, ranking above conservation and private investor benefit. This priority is due to the poor treatment of local communities by conservationist policies of the government and also economic leakage as a result of foreign, private investment. Historically, Kathiw’a says, conservation policies seemed to favor only the animals, causing the people to resent the wildlife. Competition for resources and conflicts with animals contributed greatly to this discontent. Conservation policies, therefore, require local community benefits or else conservation will no longer exist. Private investors and local communities make up the two partners of ecotourism projects, according to Kathiw’a. The local people own the natural resources and also have the most knowledge about them. The private investors have the management education and money to run a tourism project. Usually, investors attempt to take more money than the community because they are in control of the financial knowledge. ESOK aims to ensure that the local community will get the optimal amount of benefit. Kathiw’a wants to increase fees to enter parks and take tours in order to raise more revenue for communities and also to lower ecological impacts in protected areas. Although this rise in price would deter local people from traveling around Kenya to see protected areas, Kathiw’a does not see this effect as a conflict with local community benefits. He says that the locals are not interested in being tourists, and they will be happier if they generate more profits instead. The problem with gaining revenue in reserves is their management, and county councils are notorious for taking more money than they are earning. Moi University Department of Wildlife Management Dr. Muusya Mwinzi (personal communication May 23, 2003) works as a professor in the Department of Wildlife Management at Moi University in Kenya. Mwinzi finds that a major challenge of local community benefit in Kenya is the minimal linkage between revenues from the tourism industry and local communities, especially indigenous people. Mwinzi feels that foreign investment contributes to this problem. He says local people should be able to travel all over Kenya to see the parks, but they do not get enough money to do so. However, people from the US and Western Europe pay a lot of money to visit Kenya, and this money could help the indigenous people, but travel agencies take too large of a portion of the money. According to Mwinzi, the tourism operations within Kenya are large companies run by foreign people. These companies employ Kenyans, but the workers receive extremely low wages while the owners collect large profits. Hotels use local materials, but the money they generate from these materials does not go back to the local area. People also have trouble selling vegetables and other food to hotels because the companies import these items from South Africa and French speaking African countries. The hotels import the products because they are cheaper than the local products. The government has no restriction on economic leakages. Local people do not have enough knowledge to run hotels themselves, and the government does not have enough money to finance or educate these people. The government relies on gate fees only to manage itself. This money is then spread over paying for jobs, conservation, and the compensation of wildlife damages to local communities. Mwinzi explains that because the funds are so low, benefit sharing acts as the only possible compensation. For example, the government builds hospitals in areas damaged by wildlife. Mwinzi describes the formation of protected areas as the root of the resentment that people feel towards wildlife, and the human-wildlife conflict reinforces this resentment. To the people of Kenya, the creation of protected areas meant the taking of ancestral lands and resources that they feel are naturally theirs. This bitterness is fueled by the lack of compensation people receive from suffering damages caused by wildlife. If animals, for example, eat all of a man’s crops, kill his sheep, and murder his child, the “compensation” of the building of a school and a legal opportunity to sell handcrafts to tourists will not truly return the losses the man has suffered. Mwinzi says that there are various mechanisms to mobilize the locals to make use of the wildlife, rather than conflict with the animals, but it is difficult for the local communities to exploit the natural resources. The people sell curios and handcrafts, but some local leaders want to exploit this market by acting as middlemen between the producers and tourists. With a direct market, the people generate profits for themselves. However, people currently stand outside of the gates of parks to sell beaded jewelry and small carvings for very cheap prices. With little buying power, the locals need more incentive to sell things to the tourists. According to Mwinzi, people talk of group projects where the community can set up tourism by themselves, and as the government protects wildlife areas, it protects these projects. This way, the people will learn conservation due to the large percentage of animals that live outside of the parks. Mwinzi laments the insufficient international marketing of Kenyan tourism, but feels positive about Kenya’s political stability as an attraction for outsiders to travel to the country. The scholar speaks of international tour exhibitions around the world in places like Atlanta and Berlin, but no one from Kenya goes to these exhibitions and advertises. More advertising would help draw in larger numbers of tourists, which would increase local community benefits in tourism. According to Mwinzi, recent fears of terrorism threaten tourism numbers, but people who come to Kenya see that there is no strife and the people lead very peaceful lives. He observes that they tell other people to come to Kenya when they return to their country. [ Abstract - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - Bibliography] [ Adobe Acrobat File ] The content and opinions expressed on this Web page do not necessarily reflect the views of nor are they endorsed by the University of Georgia or the University System of Georgia.

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