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A Man & A Woman Stranded On A Deserted Island
Imagine the scene, a man & a woman stranded on a desert island with the sun beating down, and you did it on purpose!!Such was the joy of a vacation to a place called Los Roques Venezuela. It is almost like a Pacific atoll, except it is at the bottom end of the Caribbean Sea, some 80 miles north of Caracas, and easily reached by plane, where you land on Gran Roque, which is where we stayed in a Posada.For the uninitiated a Posada is a converted house or cottage, which takes paying guests in varying degrees of luxury at a corresponding price.My wife and I chose the Posada Natura Viva, a very Italian Mediterranean Posada, right next to the beach. We chose it because of recommendation that we pick an Italian owned Posada as opposed to a locally owned one.I have however diverted from the purpose of this account which is of course a Man & Woman stranded on a Desert Island with the sun beating down on us. In truth it was arranged by the aforementioned Posada Natura Viva, and so far as the sun beating down, they also supplied us with beach umbrellas, table and chairs, gazebos and beach towels.Just close your eyes, and imagine a tiny spit of an island no more than 50 paces wide, one hundred paces long, in fact smaller than my garden at home. Imagine warm clear turquoise water, where you could sit in it like it was a bath, and drink a cool beer, feeling it was your own private islandI suspect they are some of the most important things to take if you are to be stranded on a desert island, even if was only for a day!! I should add the Posada also supplied a packed lunch, thermos with cool drinks, even if we did have to bring our own beers!!Anyway this I suspect is what the Caribbean was like before us tourists arrived in our thousands.It was fortunate we remembered our sunblock and high factor sun creams because apart from the shade that was supplied for us, there is none at all.This has to be one of the most beautiful places on this earth, in fact its almost like a dream, why not go and see it for yourself, and become the Man & Woman stranded on a Desert Island for a day!!
Church Or Cathedral?
Attracting droves of tourists every year, Europe promises the ancient, the diverse, and the completely fascinating. Most travelers scurry past the major sites and cram in as much as possible in order to get through a list of must sees.' Unfortunately, much is overlooked due to lack of time and money while the infinite unique treasures sometimes hidden for the resourceful traveler remain undiscovered and unappreciated. Not that visits to the key attractions should be dissuaded! On the contrary, Im simply inviting the European travelers to dig a little deeper into their destination country and find the gems that will make them smile as they recall them even decades later. Remember and celebrate the taste of a fresh German pretzel, the sweet smell of the air in a Tuscan vineyard, or the baby soft petals in a colorful field of Dutch tulips. Savor an entire spectrum of sensory bliss as you skip from one country to the next, searching for that tiny unique detail that you will fondly relish for the rest of your life.Did you know that there's a difference between a 'church' and a 'cathedral?' When you travel throughout Europe, you'll run into them in all sizes from the rural, humble ones that are content to be nestled next to a mountain to the majestic 'I dare you to not feel in awed when you step inside' ones. How do you tell which boast the title of 'cathedral?' I'll give you a hintit's not in the architectureI didn't learn the answer to this question until I visited Cologne, Germany last year. Cologne (or Kln) is home to Germany's second tallest cathedral (515 feet). Archbishop Konrad von Hochstaden began construction in 1248 and it took on 14 aerial bombs during WWII yet stood its ground. My Grandpa Krape remembers seeing it after the bombing. He says, "when I went through [the cathedral] during the war, there was mounds of rubble inside on the floor. Several priests were walking around the rubble on paths through it, saying their prayers. One could see daylight through the roof in spots. The 3 doorways lined with statues had been defaced and some beheaded. Someone obviously stood outside with a machine gun - the bullet knick marks rose as he turned due to the gun climbing as it's fired." Wandering through the Cologne Cathedral leaves you taken aback by its sheer magnitude. Stand at the very end of the center aisle and watch the sanctuary almost grow in front of you, higher and higher. The walls are almost covered in stunning stained glass windows which let a rainbow of light in and make the stone pillars glow. Study each glass panel, which is a work of art in and of itself. I recommend the tournormally I don't take these but this one was very goodand you learn the answer to nagging questions such as 'what's the difference between a church and a cathedral?' Have you guessed it yet (I gave a tiny hint in the second paragraph). It's actually very simplemuch more than I would have guessed. A 'church' is a building where religious services are held. A 'cathedral' is that AND enjoys the presence of a bishop or archbishop. So even if a building is monstrously gothic-sized, if theres no bishop it's only a 'church.' The Cologne Cathedral will also let visitors climb up into her spires. The staircase will give your legs a hearty work-out and when you get to the top, look straight up through the pinnacle as the sun casts interlacing shadows all around you. Leave the spire for a walk around the top while enjoying the almost limitless view of the surrounding area. Make sure you rest before heading down my legs felt like Jell-O by the time I got back down to the bottom!
Maui Travel Arrangements You May Need To Make
Have you recently decided that you would like to take a trip to Maui? If you have, you will need to start making your Maui travel plans soon. If this is your first time taking a Maui vacation, you may be curious as to what travel plans you need to make. For assistance with planning your next Maui trip, please continue reading on.One of the many "Maui travel" arrangements that you will need to make is that of your airline reservations. If you are flexible on your dates of travel, you may first want to make your Hawaii airline reservations. This enables you to spend time searching for the best deals. For instance, did you know that some airlines are known to charge different rates for travel on different days or even different times? Some actually are.When making your Hawaii airline reservations, you will find that you have a number of different options. For starters, you can take the time to research and examine Hawaii airlines. These are airlines that offer flights to and from the Hawaiian Islands. Although this approach is nice, it can be time consuming. For that reason, you may want to examine online travel websites, especially those that deal with Hawaii travel. This approach is nice as you should be able to choose a starting point and a destination and they will provide you with a list of options.You will also need to make overnight accommodation reservations for your trip to Maui. When doing so, you will also find that you have an unlimited number of options. Popular overnight accommodations for Maui travelers include hotels, vacation resorts, Maui vacation homes, vacation villas, and vacation condo rentals. If you are interested in staying at a vacation rental, such as a Maui vacation home, you may want to first examine availability before you make your above mentioned Hawaii airline reservations.When looking to make your overnight accommodation reservations, you may want to turn to an online travel website that deals specifically with Hawaii trips. This increases your chances of finding the overnight accommodation option of your dreams. This is because travel websites that deal specifically with Hawaii trips are likely to provide you with the most detailed and accurate information, including information on "Maui vacation homes" and other vacation rentals.When booking your Maui travel plans, you will also want to take a close look at your methods of travel once you arrive on the island. How do you plan to get to the attractions that you would like to visit or the Maui activities that you would like to participate in? If you plan to rent a car, you may want to make your Maui car rental reservations in advance. Making your Maui car rental reservations in advance will be easy and convenient. You may even be able to pickup your car rental right at the airport!Additional Maui vacation arrangements that you may want to make early, but ones that are not necessarily required focus on your entertainment. Do you wish to eat at a Maui fine dining restaurant? If you do, you may want to take the time to research fine dining restaurants located near your Maui vacation home. Are you required to make reservations or are they advised? If so, a simple telephone call and you should be off to a good start, in terms of having the Maui vacation of your dreams.In keeping with entertainment for your next trip to Maui, do you plan to learn something new? Would you like to take surfing lessons, sailing lessons, or scuba diving lessons? If you would, you may want to consider examining local companies and instructors to see if they require reservations. When many travelers arrive in Maui, many dream and aspire to try new things, such as surfing. For that reason, if you are serious about taking lessons, you may want to ensure that there is a spot waiting for you.As previously stated, there are a number of Maui travel arrangements that you will need to make before your trip. Before making your Hawaii airline reservations, your Maui overnight accommodation reservations, and your Maui car rental reservations separately, you may want to examine vacation packages. Even if you are unable to find a suitable vacation package for your next Maui trip, you may want to consider making all or at least most of your Maui travel arrangements through the same online travel website, such as HawaiianBeachRentals.com.
Planning Your Spain Vacation Around The Weather
While youre planning your trip to Spain, youll want to keep in mind Malaga weather. This is because the weather in this area is one of the more favorable for hot vacation spots throughout most of the year. The summers are dry and hot, and the winters are mostly mild with no snow. As well, the autumn and spring seasons are both warm. The sun is nearly always shining on most of the days during the year. Only during the autumn and winter months is there the chance of a little rain.When youre planning your trip youll want to figure out what it is you want to get out of your vacation. This will allow you to easily choose what time of year that youll want to take this vacation. Are you one who loves the extreme heat and sunshine of summer? This is certainly the most popular choice, but the heat isnt always for everyone. Likely you do still want to experience the sun, but if the heat puts you off then you may want to consider either spring or early in the autumn. If youre looking to escape the winter in your hometown then youll be making a good choice to choose to vacation in Malaga during the winter.Its actually quite nice to visit the Costa del Sol during the spring. Youll enjoy temps that are mild, but not too hot. For example the median high temperature during the day goes between 18 to 24 degrees Celsius, and drops slightly but comfortably at night to about 9 to 15 degrees.You wont see a lot of rain during the spring months. An average rainfall for a month during the spring is about 60mm during March to approximately 20mm during May. This climate therefore makes the spring an excellent time for golf and any other outdoor activity that you might like. So, if heat is not for you, then you may certainly want to consider traveling in spring.Of course unlike most vacation spots the summer is the most popular time for tourists and vacationers to the "Costa del Sol" . This season begins in June, with high sunshine and heat. The sun is nearly completely consistent and seldom broken during this month. If youre looking to get away from the extreme then going near the sea to a cooler breeze is what youll need to do. Make sure to watch for sunburns during June, because this is when your skin is at the most danger. Make sure that you apply your sunscreen frequently and use a lot of it.The hottest month in Malaga is August. This is also the time of the most humidity. Every now and then youll come across a sea fog that makes the city resemble that of a sauna. Heat in the range of 40 degrees Celsius for the day and 30 at night is not unheard of. As well, youre certain to run into the occasional thunderstorm as well.During the autumn and winter months you can certainly catch a break from the heat with temperatures in the 20 to 28 degree range, and you may even get a bit of rain during the winter, but this is rare, maybe six or seven days out of a winter month. Basically, youre looking at sunshine nearly all year in Malaga, and how could you beat that?
The Name's Of French Speaking Countries
There are more or less 200 million French speaking people around the world. This figure comprise the people who speak French as their mother tongue and who are not resident of French speaking country but they have adapted the French language.French is taught across the world and is equally considered as an important language subject after English. Apart from other parts of the world French is also spoken in United States of America. French language is ranked as high as English, basically just next to it in top ten language of the world. Similar to English its equally important and is included official languages in many significant international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations and host of other worldwide institutions, few of them are, European union (EU), and World Trade Organization (WTO) etc.One can hear French speaking people across the world around most of the continents. In fact, French is the most spoken language and has most number of native speakers across top five continents.In Europe French is the official language of France, Monaco, Switzerland, Belgium and Luxembourg. France has a population in excess of sixty million people. And it is the most fashionable country in the whole world. One of the main leaders in the European Union is France.French is the co-official language in Switzerland. This pictorial country is one of the richest countries of the world. It is the central of various international associations. One must have heard about NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization in Belgium, a country that has evolved with the time and its French cultural heritage.French speaking countries in Africa are Benin, Republic of Congo, Algeria, Comoros, Burundi, Chad, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Cameroon, Cote d Ivoire, Central Africa Republic, Burkina Faso, Democratic Republic of Congo, Seychelles, Tunisia, Djibouti, Reunion, Guinea, Togo, Senegal, Mauritius, Niger, Mali, Rwanda, morocco and Madagascar.In America and Caribbean, French is spoken in Canada, Martinique, Haiti, Guadeloupe and French Guiana. In Australia, French-speaking places are, Polynesia, New Caledonia, New Caledonia, Wallis and Fortuna.In a number of countries French hold an important position as an international language, commercial or administrative. Few of the countries are Laos, Greece, Italy, India, Lebanon, Andorra, Poland, Andorra, Argentina, Egypt, Brazil, Cambodia, Mauritania, Syria, Cape Verde, Tobago and Trinidad. Few other countries includes, Louisiana, United Kingdom, New England, Vietnam the, Vatican City. This shows that French Language is spoken almost every part of the world.