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Sunday, November 7, 2010
Travel Bug is Back!
But now, I am already looking forward to my Thailand holiday which is half booked! We have our flights ready to go and we're flying with Air Asia to KL and then on some dodgy little Asian airline to go to Koh Samui. It's a propellor jet plane so I am a little scared but I am sure it will all be fine. Like I've told Dylan, as long as if the plane is going to crash it can do it on the way back so at least we've had one last relaxing holiday.
We've booked our 3 and a half day PADI Dive Course and are pumped to be getting accredited on Koh Tao which is one of the best places in the world to dive. And it's also ridiculously cheap. We are spending $400 each to get our certification and 4 nights of accommodation. Pretty cruisy!
Koh Samui is proving to be a little more expensive than Dylan remembers and this is one place we haven't booked yet so if you have any recommendations on places to stay, it'd be great to hear from you!
Til January...
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Heading into Unmarked Territory!
We drive around and are impressed by the beauty that is Montana when Dylan says... "I think we should stay the night." I agreed so we went in search of a place to stay... we drove to these dodgy looking campground/cabin site which had an old guy standing around - it looked like a scene from a horror movie. Woods. Old guy. Axe... okay maybe I made up the axe part but it looked kind of scary so I said a hell no to that place. We drove around a little more and found a place just before the entrance to Glacier National Park which was.... doable... and decided to go grab some dinner before going back to the hotel... went to an awesome restaurant where I ordered the pulled pork BBQ burger, which is basically pork which has been pulled apart and marinated in BBQ sauce - yummy - and the owner of the restaurant told us about these cute little log cabins and was so friendly we couldn't resist when he told us to go and check the cabins out... so off we go... back to the same place where the axe murder lived.. and it turns out the log cabins were gorgeous AND they were the same price as the 'doable' hotel! So we grabbed the lucky last cabin (luck seems to follow the both of us) and settled in for the night.
We wake up bright and not-so-early the next morning. Dylan is feeling less stressed after having lied to work that his buddies car broke down in Edmonton and we set off for the day... only to discover our $25 seven day Glacier National Park pass has gone M.I.A! Oh no! We go down anyway, bypassing my need for breakfast and juice (again, never listen to Dylan!) and go straight to the park where we get let in for free because the same lady as yesterday was working... but we couldn't get out! And there are no drinks or food in the park because of BEARS! So, we leave the park and get food and juice and explore other areas...
Now, you have to know the entire time we were driving through the park I was looking for bears and kept yelling at Dylan to SLOW DOWN because we might miss a bear if you drive too fast! So, at this point I'd stopped actively looking for bears... and Dylan stops the car. Says "Oh. My. Gosh." - I look up and see a HUGE grizzly bear crossing the road with four baby cubs trailing behind! It was the most amazing thing ever but it happened so quick we didn't have a chance to grab our cameras but in our hearts and burned into our memories will be the USA Grizzlies!
We also saw a real live moose the day before and driving home we saw a coyote so I've now seen quite a few Canadian animals so I was pretty stoked.
Since we lost our park pass, we decided that we'd drive out of Glacier and back through the Canadian border - which they didn't even check our car for booze so we could have brought back tons dammit - bought a soda on Canadian soil and found $50 which the cashier promptly said in her old lady voice "Oh I'll return that to its owner" and which Dylan quickly said, after glancing in his wallet "Oh, actually that's mine" and $50 made its way into our pockets. Sweet.
In typical Simone and Dylan style we had some random adventures. Driving down the highway we come across two little dogs - a small black one and a small white one... come to think of it, Michael Jackson was playing on the radio too... and I made Dylan pull over so we could rescue the cute little rascals because I was scared they'd otherwise get run over. The white one was quite happy to be caught and came easily. The black dog, not so much. We chased it - on foot and by car. Gave up after it ran through a field to a house - so we deliver the white dog there too and hope for the best.
On the way to visit Dylan's best buddy in Fernie, we drove through what used to be a town but is now called Frank's Slide - the wall of the mountain collapsed and buried the whole town and now the mountain face looks like a slide! Pretty amazing and so sad.
Made it to Fernie and had some pretty amazing curry at a curry house in Fernie and did not tip the stupid Aussie server because she was too lazy and refused to walk upstairs to bring us our bill. No tip from me and Dylan copped a pretty nasty look when I went to the bathroom. Do your job woman and we'll tip you next time.
As I drove back from Fernie, Dylan told me to watch out for deer as dusk is prime deer time and ... "riding along in my automobile", Dylan grabbed my shoulder and shouted "stop" - and thank gosh because a deer bounded right in front of the car and I definitely tested out the car breaks only to discover they work quite well! Phew. No, we didn't hit the deer and we ended up eating a vegetarian meal for dinner that night, damn. I was a little shaky but was okay to drive home!
Pretty amazing trip - two Canadian provinces and the USA all in 2 days! We are thinking of heading back to Montana to do some camping but we'll see how we go for time. Should be amazing if we do though, there are some gorgeous spots to camp!
That's all for now folks... Be prepared for another update next week after our camping trip in Jasper!
Dinosaurs in Drumheller
After surviving our wacky tourist attack, we decided we were in need of a beer before setting off on a Dinosaur Trail... a 48km round trip of the surrounding area of Drumheller to see the valley... kind of a cool bar so I've chucked in a photo too.
Anyway, with our punctured tire, we set off on the road again and attempted to drive this somewhat spectacular Dinosaur Trail, only to discover that we had gotten lost and had ended up on the wrong highway hence why we did not see much of the spectacular drive that Canada's Lonely Planet guide book was raving about... so, defeated we start the drive back to Drumheller city centre (and on the way see the actual sign for the Dinosaur Trail which we missed about 30kms back) and decided instead to go in search of this saloon which Dylan was adamant he wanted to go to... seriously, if this man can learn anything from me it definitely must be listen to my bloody directions because you are going the wrong way!
Yes, again we managed to get side-tracked and ended up passing the sign to the saloon (after following directions from a dodgy servo dude (that's cashier at a service station to all you non-abbreviating non-Aussies out there) who told us to go over the 11 bridges of Wayne... so we drive... and drive... and pass some Hoodoos which are kind of cool - and see an old coal mine... before turning back and getting on the road which I told Dylan before was probably the road we needed to have taken... however, I pretend I'm annoyed but in reality if we hadn't gotten side-tracked then we would never have seen the old coal mine or the Hoodoos so the detour was actually interesting!
Hoodoos - Sounds kind of creepy but basically what they are is mushroom shaped rocks which are formed by the layers of soft rock which are protected by sheets of hard rock on top. The softer rock erodes pretty quickly but the hard layer of rock on top protects the stone underneath it from eroding so quickly so the layers without harder rock on top erode, leaving the hard rock as a barrier which means these mushroom shaped Hoodoos are formed. Hopefully you get what I'm saying with that but you can check out the Drumheller website for more info if you so desire!
So cutting this post short, we pump up the tire yet again 'cause we're still too lazy to change it and manage to witness a pretty decent sunset at Horseshoe Canyon and head home to call it a night!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Trek Through the Banff Wilderness
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Moose and Baby Geese and Bears... Oh My!
I have 7 weeks remaining in Calgary and am planning to make the most of it (as best I can with limited funds) and this weekend I am heading up to the mountains to do some camping. I stipulated that in order to go camping, there must be toilet and shower facilities around as I do not feel like starting my first (and quite possibly last) Canadian camping experience smelling like a feral.
Our plans so far include Johnston Canyon which last time I was in Banff I missed out on due to cries of 'oh but it's too icy' and 'oh but if I go I might break an ankle' - right, next time don't come to Banff if you just want to sit in the car and complain the entire time. The Rockies are home to many of the most beautiful hikes in the world and I plan on enjoying them whilst I am here!
We also are going to attempt 'a little bit of paddling' - aka - canoeing! This I have not done in a very long time so I am a little concerned I may end up drenched in icy cold water and I have images of my friend whipping out the camera and him laughing hysterically whilst I am floundering around the bottom of some lake being attacked by underwater grizzly bears.
Funnily enough, I was reading up on the Banff National Park website and there are quite a few mentions of bears and how to protect yourself against them by:
- not leaving food around your campsite;
- traveling in groups of 4+ on certain hikes that are in bear territory;
- carrying bear spray.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
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Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Gripe & Moan
To sum up everything in Calgary - not a whole bunch has been going on. I went to Banff with my room mate and another couple of friends for a weekend which proceeded to be the biggest let-down because they complained about it being too icy and cold to do any form of hike which was pretty much the entire point of why I wanted to go - so wasted my money there even though Banff and Lake Louise itself are quite beautiful. I will try to go back before I come home...
...Yes! Home. July I will be gracing the good earth of Australia with my presence. Would like to stay in Canada longer, however, figure money kind of might be more useful than living in a country that makes it hard for me to teach, thus, not enabling me to earn good coin.
Got told a few home truths recently which were not much fun so even more 'personal growth' to work on which I am pretty sure money and a car would definitely help solve (money would help the lack of being able to do fun things ANYWHERE and car would help because it is a convenience).
Feeling pretty damn grumpy working 12 hour days - 7 days a week, which my friends do NOT understand at all as per shown by sending me texts asking if I want to hang out and getting pissy when I keep saying 'no, I am freaking tired I want to go home and chill out in my apartment which is couchless and pretty much TV-less' - but that is a whole differnet story and let's save one bout of grumpiness for another posting at least.
So, pretty much my whole existance at the moment is geared towards feeling sorry for myself working so much, being a grumpy bitch who is really going to miss Canada but is really looking forward to going back home cos of friends, car, job and money.
Only another 4 more hours of work-induced boredom before I get to go home to sleep before Groundhog Day starts ALL over again.
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The second week of July is not too late to plant some vegetables or add some summer color. You can pick up some bargains on bedding plants and hanging baskets this month and as long as these blooming plants are not too root bound they will continue to flower for another two months.
In the vegetable garden you can still plant seeds of beets, bush beans, carrots and chard as well as crops with shorter growing season. Check the garden centers for healthy-looking tomato plants sold in one gallon pots as these can still be transplanted into the garden or grown as container plants. Perhaps tomato plants bought in July are like pets rescued from the pound – sometimes not perfect but extra grateful for an adoption that will save them from the compost pile.
Q. How does one prune raspberries? We moved to a new house and there is a row of raspberries that were a real treat to harvest but now they look like they are growing out of control. C.W., Kent
A. Congratulations on finding yourself in this wonderful jam. Raspberries are best pruned after they are done bearing fruit and the type that produces berries only once in mid-summer can be pruned by cutting the canes or branches that held berries all the way to the ground. These older canes will be brown in color. Leave the young green canes and tame them between two rows of stiff wire, bending the tops and tying them to horizontal supports – strips of nylon stocking make good plant ties. There are also "Ever bearing" raspberries these produce fruit all summer. Cut these canes to half their height as soon as the top half stops producing berries and starts to turn brown. The bottom half of the cane should be left to mature and produce berries next summer.
Q. Please tell me some perennials that will bloom in a hot and sunny spot. I am going to stop buying geraniums every year and fill the space with flowers that will come back year after year. L. Enumclaw
A. Daylilies, lavender, yarrow, coreopsis and most plants with gray foliage will take the heat but there are many more that will thrive in our cool summer climate if you improve the soil and water during droughts. If lots of color is your goal, then perennials are not perfect replacements for annuals or bedding plants. Most perennials flower for a few weeks instead of many months and you may need to stake, deadhead and divide the perennial plants to keep them looking their best. Perhaps you can compromise with a mix of annuals and perennials. Visit the nursery all year long not just in the spring and you'll discover perennial plants that flower in winter (hellebores and heather) as well as summer bloomers like delphinium and salvia and heat-lovers that flower in the fall such as mums, asters, and sedum 'Autumn Joy'.
Q. What the heck is a "lense" bed in a garden? Don't' use my name. Anon
A. I will guess you have stumbled upon this term in an old gardening manual. A lense is a planted mound that is wider in the middle and tapered on both ends. It was often planted in flowers with the colors flowing from cool whites and blues to bright pinks, reds and orange tones. Don't laugh but there is another landscape term called a "ha ha". It is a ditch hidden at the bottom of a slope that acts like an invisible fence to keep livestock out of the garden. A "ha ha" is also used to hide the end of one's property so that the neighbor's fields and livestock can be passed off as their own. Large estate owners speak their own language.

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Moscow Metro Station, Russia
No, the metro doesn't sound like a prime tourist destination, and no, this doesn't much look like a metro station–especially in Russia! But in both cases, you'd be wrong. Ignoring a trip to the Moscow metro, particularly the brown line, would be a mistake since it's one of Moscow's many beautiful sights! The Кольцевая (pronounced 'koltseviya') line is the oldest one (built in the 1950s)–and the prettiest. As it's commonly drawn as a perfect circle on metro maps, the old joke is that when originally constructing the metro, Stalin put his coffee mug down on the plans, leaving a perfect, brown circle–but the workers were too scared of him to ask if he meant to put the circle on the map or not, so they built it anyway! This of course is just a funny anecdote, but there is no doubt that the Koltseviya Line stations are beautiful, nostalgically reminiscent of bygone times of marble banks, elegant halls, or grand operas. Pictured here is the Komsomolskaya Station, one of Moscow's busiest stations as it is located under the train station. It's also a contender for the most beautiful on the circle line! Though the idea may seem a little bizarre to you, it's worth it to take an hour or so and tour the Moscow metro! There's even a free tour you can take if you have time. Either way, Russian metro is worth visiting–there is a museum of a bygone golden era hidden below your feet!


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Sunday, 9 May 2010
I can't even explain how much my life sucked this week.
I've done that much work i've managed to watch 4 seasons of SATC
I've been so stressed i've not been able to sleep and i've been a right moody cow.
However, it's all over. Kinda.
I ran out of time on Friday, the last minute bits ended up taking forever and therefore i didn't get stuff finished, i was gutted. I still am.
Im allowed to go in tomorrow and finish my skirt, which is really good but im so disappointed in myself for my lack of time management.
The marks i could loose could make all the difference.
I slept until lunch time yesterday, and woke up to a lovely cup of tea made by matty. We wanted a day doing something so we went into town and went to the Leeds musuem and gallery, it was realyl fun! We had lunch out and then had an Indian later that night.
I've well and truly thrown my room upside down this week, so that really needed sorting this morning. Also have a mountin of washing to do as i've not had time.
So that pretty much sums up my day.
Also, gotta put in a good few hours worth Vogue reading in.
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Spring Break: Family-Friendly Activities near Riviera Dunes Marina
With spring break just around the corner, it's time to start planning your trip to the Bradenton, Sarasota and Palmetto areas! In addition to our area's pristine beaches, you'll quickly discover that our area accommodates all ages. Family-friendly activities abound near Riviera Dunes Marina, from fishing trips to nature obstacle courses and much more. Here's a snapshot of some fabulous activities that are perfect for your family this spring break.
Spend a day in the trees.
If your family loves being outside, but they want to take a break from the beach, everyone will enjoy a day in the trees as they traverse unique obstacle courses at TreeUmph! Adventure Course! If you're new to ziplining, TreeUmph! has guides that not only monitor you to ensure you are safe, but they also train you to best navigate the courses. Of course, you are always clicked in with their belay systems to keep you secure during your adventure. Zipline among the trees or sit back and watch your loved ones for one unforgettable experience during your vacation!
Cast a line.
If you don't already know, the folks here love to spend a day fishing! You can choose from a shorter excursion at one of our local piers, or you can seek out a local fishing charter where a captain takes you out for a longer fishing trip. Depending on the day, you might catch red grouper, flounder or king mackerel, among several other species. Do you love deep sea fishing? There are trips here just for you! There are even special sunset fishing trips, too. The best thing about local fishing charters is that they are often customizable. You could take a private charter to accommodate a small group of people or join in on a trip with a few dozen other people.
Tour our area in a new, unique way!
Perhaps you visit the Gulf Coast for spring break every year, but you're looking to get a fresh taste of our region this year. There are food tours that take you through Downtown Sarasota as you sample our area's best in fine dining, global fare and more delightful delicacies! Eco tours are another unique way to tour the area. Whether your vessel is a bike or a kayak, there's always something new to discover about our area's natural history.
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27 August 2008
Night of 21 / 22 August 2008
Saharanpur, U.P. State, India
1)Hameed-ullah Khan Afghani
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3)Muhammad Afzal
4)Shoaib Muhammad
5)Majid Ahmad
6)Munir Ahmad
There are few Ahmadi families in the town of Saharanpur in U.P. State, India. They live very much in the minority and are surrounded by non-Ahmadi Muslims and two local Madrassas. In the recent past the Ahmadi families have felt an increase in the opposition they have faced from local non-Ahmadis, as a result of their faith. In this respect the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community has previously informed the local authorities.
On 19 August 2008 an extreme and fanatical cleric by the name of Maulvi Habib-ur-Rehman from Ludhiana went to Saharanpur and incited people at a rally with a hate filled speech regarding the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
Thereafter on the night of 21/22 August 2008 the homes of three Ahmadis in Saharanpur were attacked. The homes belonged to Messrs Hameed-ullah Khan Afghani, Zakir Khan and Muhammad Afzal. Much damage was caused to all three properties and left the victims and their families greatly traumatised.
The aforementioned Muhammad Afzal is 60 years old and was physically attacked and suffered severe head injuries. At the point where his assailants mistakenly thought he had died they fled the scene. However before leaving they burnt two of his personal vehicles and looted precious and valuable items from his home.
Other Ahmadis who have faced opposition in recent weeks include Messrs Shoaib Muhammad, Majid Ahmad and Munir Ahmad who have all recently joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community.
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in India has met with senior officials with regard the incidents that have taken place. The local police has apologised for the fact that it was not aware of the significant danger the local Ahmadis were in. They are insistent that they will take action, though the assailants remain at large currently.
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Inspired by the creative reflections found in modern architecture, Estee Lauder's Tom Pecheux brings us Modern Mercury, a gorgeous fall color collection with metallic shades of gray and black for the eyes and matte lips on a soft, shimmering canvas.
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The new Pure Color Eye Shadow Duos ($30) are available in accentuating and contouring shades of gray and black. Modern Mercury pairs a shimmery silvery white with shimmery light gray while Black Chrome is a duo of satin black and shimmery pewter.
The limited-edition Pure Color Liquid Eyeliners ($21) come with a felt-tip applicator just like the Make Up For Ever Aqua Liner and Stila Sparkle Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner that came out this summer. There are three highly pearlized shades to choose from and Graphite is a beautiful gray with fine shimmer. I love that it applies smoothly and easily with great color pay-off while managing to stay on the whole day without smudging or moving the slightest, even in this 90F weather.
Finally, there are the new Pure Color Velvet Lipsticks ($24). Unlike the Pure Color Long Lasting Lipsticks and Pure Color Gloss Sticks I love, they come in a new, soft matte formula. Yet the texture is super creamy and apply semi-opaque and non-drying on my lips. Nude Velvet, my favorite, is a gorgeous pink beige and Fuchsia Velvet is a beautiful magenta. Both colors go perfectly with the duos and I will definitely see myself reaching for them a lot.
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After critically-acclaimed, smash-hit runs at the Public Theater and the West End, Girl From The North Country brings its rousing spirit to Broadway. 1934. A time-weathered guesthouse in the heartland of America. Only a song can shake off the dust for one group of wayward souls—and old dreams may hold the promise of new beginnings. As they pass in and out of each other's lives, their stories awaken with passion, fury and extraordinary beauty. Reimagining the music of Bob Dylan as roof-raising ensemble pieces and soul-stirring solos, celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) writes and directs this heartbreaking and universal story about family and love. Girl From The North Country is a breathtaking new show that Ben Brantley of The New York Times calls "a ravishing production. You may find yourself thinking that this is as close as mortals come to heaven on Earth."
Audience Advisory: Flashing light, bursts of sound including live gunshots, on-stage smoking, mature language. Recommended for ages twelve (12) and up.GIRL FROM THE NORTH COUNTRY GROUP TICKETSTo purchase 10 or more tickets, visit Broadway Inbound.
Todd Almond, Jeannette Bayardelle, Jennifer Blood, Law Terrell Dunford, Matthew Frederick Harris, Caitlin Houlahan, Robert Joy, Marc Kudisch, Luba Mason, Ben Mayne, Matt McGrath, Tom Nelis, Colton Ryan, Jay O. Sanders, John Schiappa, Austin Scott, Kimber Elayne Sprawl, Rachel Stern, Chiara Trentalange, Chelsea Lee Williams, Mare Winningham
Written & Directed By: Conor McPhersonMusic & Lyrics By: Bob DylanProducer: Runaway EntertainmentPress Agent: Rubenstein PR
2 hours and 30 minutes, including intermission
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I am sat on the train heading back to Yorkshire after experiencing the Yoga with Adrian Roadshow event at Alexandra Palace last night. And what a night it was....
"Here's to strong women, may we know them, may we be them and may we raise them"
I have always been told to go for whatever I want in life. To give it my all and to believe in myself and to never let anything stop me. I have my parents, family and friends to thank for helping me become the women I am today and I will always be grateful.
Forest Bathing, Mindful walking and good old fashioned fresh air.....
Our lives are busy and our minds are over run with To Do lists, decisions, thoughts and feelings. Well, I know mine can be anyway. Stepping outdoors for me is like pressing pause. I find it so refreshing and grounding. Whether I am walking, running, cycling or drinking my brew outside in the morning and watching the sun rise…the peace and calm that nature brings me is refreshing, nourishing and addictive.
Dare to live the life you dream of....
Follow your dreams, dream big, the sky is the limit, aim for the moon…if you miss, you are still amongst the stars. There are so many fabulous inspirational quotes out there which I used to look and think 'yeah sure…it won't happen for me though' and 'it's not that easy'.
And I was right…it's not easy. But that doesn't mean that it's impossible. Anything is possible.
All you need to know to help you log off and enjoy the festive period....
Yes, that's right... put things in place at work so that you can really switch off over Christmas. And I'm not just talking about your 'out of office' although that always feels great, doesn't it?! I'm talking about more than that. Here are my top tips to help you prepare for your Christmas break in the workplace...


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You could first put it down to the aftermath of exam pressure for my 20, almost 21 year old son. Or so I thought. Non-stop PlayStation for two days then non-stop games on his smartphone.
Day one, day two, day three. Day six. No matter how much I complained; or the fact he had company, the games on his phone never stopped.
"Do you read the newspaper on your phone" I asked him? "No" was his reply. "How about going out for a walk with me and the dogs" I ask, "no" he replies. "Movies"? Nope. Nothing could dissuade him from the pleasure of his addition to the games on his phone during the university break (no classes, studying or work).
My complaints and I left for work in Sydney on day 10 of his break.
After the masterclass I ran in the CBD, how could I not go take a walk that evening to the Sydney Opera house?
While the view was astonishing, what was hideously sad were the hundreds and I mean hundreds; of people head down on their phone playing Pokémon Go. Not looking at the scenery. Not taking in the beauty around them. Not talking to each other. Wasting battery power and their data finding their Pikachu's.
I know part of the appeal is the first taste of augmented reality but this game is getting too much publicity and to make it even worse, the articles popping up telling retailors to cash in on the craze.
I love technology but what a pity it is that it makes games so accessible.
They are so addicting to some people; to the detriment of other activity. I'm not without blame. I was hooked on spider solitaire on my phone. Down time saw me playing instead of reading articles or doing productive nurturing learning.
I wrote about it here in The 2016 Resolution That Will Save Your Time.
In hand with removing that game, I went on the lookout for apps that would be educational. That would add value. As you know with a little exploration, you can find wonderful apps for learning - based on your interests.
For example if you are a fan of art, science, mathematics history economics (I can go on and on) you must get the app Khan Academy. It is a fantastic mixture of videos and articles categorised by subject.
I have been through all the Art history basics as well as the art of Medieval Europe and Renaissance and Reformation in Europe. It has talks, interviews, museum partners, computing, test prep.... Online it's here. it's you'll find it in your app stores too.
If you're interested in arts and culture, then you must get the new Google Arts & Culture. Online it is and of course in both Apple and Google Play stores.
Instead of playing that falling dots game or Stack or you name it, you can experience the world's art in your down time.
Google Arts & Culture amalgamates works of art from 1000+ museums from 70 countries right into the palm of your hand. You can search beyond the norm - browse by color, see how artists' works evolve over their career. Think of how amazing this feature is as artists bodies of work are spread worldwide.
Instead of the Pokemon Go augmented reality, you can try virtual reality with 360-degree virtual tours viewed in Google Cardboard. I haven't gone that far yet.
When I got back from Sydney, I asked my son what he wanted for his birthday. To my complete surprise he said a kindle. BTW one of the current 'mommy nagging' items had been the countless times I reminisced about how much he used to read as a child. "will you use it" I asked? "Of course" he replied.
There is hope yet!


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1 December 2015
It's been seven months since the earthquakes in Nepal and our 'man on the ground', Glyn Utting, Principal Project Manager has recently returned from a visit, reeling with positivity and optimism on the progress made so far.
With the monsoon season coming to an end, reconstruction can finally begin on Community Action Nepal's (CAN) nominated projects. During Glyn's latest visit, time was spent undertaking thorough assessment of potential rebuild projects, analysing further damage following the monsoon season. We take this opportunity to revisit some of the sites and look at plans for commencing the more major reconstruction work over the coming months.
Working from CAN's Kathmandu office, Glyn is involved with recruiting for engineer and overseer roles for CAN, meeting candidates and conducting interviews. These roles are key for the rebuild as they will carry out the designs for the buidings and oversee the construction of the project from start through to completion.
He takes this opportunity to meet with the CAN team to discuss project progress since July and as a result maps out a programme of works for the next few months.
Whilst in Nepal's capital, Glyn also meets with Caritas, an international charity, to discuss collaboration to build the school at Melamchi Ghyang. The outcome is positive and they agree support via sponsorship.
Leaving the city, the next point of call is a trek to the Helambu region to visit the villages of Milarepa, Melamchi Ghyang, Kutumsang and Bahrabise.
In Milarepa, the team meet with local villagers to agree a location for a new health post as the current location is deemed unsafe due to potential landslide risk. They also quantify the reusable material at the damaged health post site which can be re-used on the new build.
The subsequent four days are spent at Melamchi Ghyang carrying out measured surveys on the school and health post. The old triangular method is relied upon due to lack of technology and having limited access to transport modern equipment. Glyn meets with school, health post and mothers group committees to discuss requirements for rebuild. This is scheduled to be built by the scouts next year.
Over to Kutumsang and more measured surveys and meeting with villagers to discuss the health post rebuild. Glyn takes the time to work out approximate costs for the rebuild and prepares a proposal for sponsorship for the charity CAFOD. They will reuse the timber and stone from the damaged building for the rebuild.
The deaf school at Bahrabise as previously reported is badly damaged and beyond repair. During a brief visit, the team conduct a full measured survey of the school land boundary and assess area to rebuild the entire school and accommodation block. They also produce a deconstruction plan for the existing building.
Back in Kathmandu, Glyn also meets with the DIO at the British Ghurkha HQ to discuss assessment of damaged MoD owned infrastructure in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
The remainder of his time in the capital is spent working with the office director creating a work programme and action plan for the next 2 years and writing up and issuing the assessment reports for the visited sites.
Then follows another whistle-stop tour with visits to Ghunsa and Lapcha, where meetings are held with the school committees and damage assessment of the schools is made. The team also make sure the repairs to the health post are safe and secure at Ghunsa.
As previously reported, the school at Ghyamrang remained intact but the surrounding area suffered numerous landslides across the valley where one corner of the school was affected causing a stability risk. The team spend their time measuring up and designing a retaining wall to front of school. They also hold a meeting with the school committee to discuss repairs and the future of Ghyamrang school.
Last stop before returning to Kathmandu is a visit to Rohiguan where the team reassess damage post monsoon to the retaining wall.
Upon Glyn's return, Doug Scott, Founder of CAN commented: 'I would like to thank WYG for their extraordinary generosity in working alongside CAN and for enabling Glyn to develop the management of the project. Everyone who knows the projects will understand the huge amount of work which lies ahead. We are raring to go and look forward to the new year where we can continue to make things happen.'
For more information about Community Action Nepal, visit www.canepal.org.uk
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Ha Long Bay Vietnam legend:
Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's top attractions. The name "Ha Long" translates as 'where the dragon descends into the sea. Ha Long" is literally translated as "Bay of Descending Dragons." Prior to the 19th century, this name was not recorded in any document or archive. When mentioning the present-day Quang Ninh Sea or Ha Long Bay, old historical books often referred to them by the names of An Bang, Luc Thuy or Van Don. Not until the late 19th century did the name of Halong Bay appear on a French Marine Map. "The Hai Phong News", a French newspaper of the time, had an article, "Dragon appears on Ha Long Bay", reporting the following story: In 1898 a sub-lieutenant named Lagredin, captaining the 'Avalanse' reported seeing a huge sea snake on Ha Long Bay. This was also witnessed by many of the crews. Thus emerged the European image of the Asian dragon. Whether this appearance of a strange animal looking like a dragon resulted the name of Ha Long Bay is not known (Reference " Quang Ninh Province : Art and Culture" published in 2002).
There is also a local legend, which has been handed down, relating to the name Ha Long Bay, which tells the following tale:
"Long ago, in the first founding days, the Viet people were attacked by foreign aggressors. The Jade Emperor sent the Mother Dragon and her band of Child Dragons to help the Viet people fight the invaders. While the enemy vessels were launching massive attacks against the mainland, the dragons descended in flocks from the sky. They spat out innumerable pearls which changed into jade stone islands the moment they touched the water. These islands linked together to form firm citadels that checked the enemy's advance and smashed their vessels to pieces.
After the invaders were driven out, Mother Dragon and her Child Dragons did not return to Heaven but stayed on earth, right at the place where the battle occurred. The spot where the Mother Dragon landed was Ha Long, and where the Child Dragons came down was Bai Tu Long. The place where their tails violently wagged was called Long Vi, the present-day Tra Co Peninsula with its soft sandy beach stretching many kilometers."
You will experience the unforgettable view of blue water intermingled with over two thousand limestone islets… Halong Bay is made up of 1,969 islands of various sizes, 989 of which have been given names. There are two kinds of islands, limestone and schist, which are concentrated in two main zones: the southeast ( belonging to Bai Tu Long Bay), and the southwest (belonging to Halong Bay). This densely concentrated zone of stone islands, world famous for its spectacular scenery of grottoes and caves, forms the central zone of Halong Bay, which has been named a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Halong Bay resembles a geographic work of art. While exploring the bay, you feel lost in a legendary world of stone islands. There is Man's Head Island, which resembles a man standing and looking towards the mainland. Dragon Island looks like a dragon hovering above the turquoise water. La Vong Island resembles an old man fishing. There are also the islands of the Sail, the Pair of Roosters, and the Incense Burner, which all astonishingly resemble their namesakes. The forms of the islands change depending o n the angle of the light and from where the islands are viewed. At the core of the islands, there are wonderful caves and grottoes, such as Thien Cung (Heavenly Residence Grotto), Dau Go (Driftwood Grotto), Sung Sot (Surprise Grotto), and Tam Cung (Three Palace Grotto)… It is also a region of highly-concentrated biological diversity with many ecosystems of salt water-flooded forests, coral reefs, and tropical forests featuring thousands of species of animal and plant life. The 18th meeting of the Committee of the World Heritages of UNESCO ( in Thailand o n December 17th, 1994), officially recognized Halong Bay as a natural heritage site of worldwide importance.
"Ha Long Bay features thousands of limestone karsts and isles in various sizes and shapes. The bay has a 120 kilometre long coastline and is approximately 1,553 square kilometres in size with 1969 islets. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves, others support floating villages of fishermen, who ply the shallow waters for 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks. Another specific feature of Hạ Long Bay is the abundance of lakes inside the limestone islands, for example, Đầu Bê island has six enclosed lakes. All these island lakes occupy drowned dolines within fengcong karst."
Ha Long Bay beauty of Nature view: Visiting Ha Long Bay you also have change to visit: Hoang Gia Park, Tuan Chau Island, Yen Tu pagoda, ...
Bai Chay Beach
Bai Chay is a resort located along the coast of Halong Bay. This is a windward ocean resort which has a year round average temperature of 20oC (68oF). Bai Chay is a low gently sloping range of hills that runs along the sea for more than 2 km. Blended in among the pine trees are large hotels and small villas with distinguished architectural styles. Traveling down the asphalt road along the coast, visitors see long white stretches of sand and green rows of Casuarina trees, tucked under which are small family-run restaurants. After swimming at the beach, tourists can enjoy cold drinks and cool off in the breeze that sweeps in from the sea.
Ha Long Bay grottoes and caves:
Dau Go Grotto ( Driftwood grotto )
Dau Go Grotto is found on Driftwood Island, formerly known as Canh Doc Island. The name Driftwood Grotto comes from the popular story of the resistance war against the Nguyen Mong aggressors. In a decisive battle, Tran Hung Dao was given an order to prepare many ironwood stakes to be planted on the riverbed of the Bach Dang River. The remaining wooden pieces were found in the grotto and, as a result, the grotto was given its present name. The entrance is reached via 90 steps up the island. The grotto is divided into three main parts. In the first chamber, many forms can be seen in the rock, depending on the imagination of the observer. In the middle of the chamber, on the top of the pillar, there appears to be a monk draped in a long, dark cloak, with his right hand clasping a cane. Moving into the second chamber, visitors pass through a narrow "door", naturally formed through erosion. The light here is mysterious, and new images appear in the stone. At the end of the grotto is a well of clear water surrounded by four ancient walls. In this grotto, there remains an engraved stone stele singing the praises of Halong Bay ordered by Emperor Khai Dinh when he came to visit the grotto in 1917. Dau Go is 40 minutes from Bai Chay.
Thien Cung Cave ( Heavenly Palace Grotto ):
This recently discovered grotto is one of the most beautiful in Halong Bay. Thien Cung is situated on the southwest side of the bay, 4 km from the wharf outside of Halong City. It is located in a small range of islands that resemble a throne embracing two superb grottoes at its core. The way to Thien Cung is perilous, covered on both sides by thick forest. After entering a narrow gate, the magnificent, 130 m long grotto opens up. According to legend, a beautiful young lady named May (cloud) caught the eye of the Dragon Prince and he fell in love with her. They were betrothed and got married in the very center of the grotto. All of the scenes of their wedding, which lasted for seven days and seven nights, have been seemingly fossilized in the grotto.
In the center, there are four large pillars supporting the "roof of heaven". From the base to the top, many strange images seem to exist in the stone, including birds, fish, flowers and even scenes of human life. On the north wall of the grotto, a group of fairies seems to be singing and dancing in honor of the wedding. Under the immeasurably high roof, stalactites form a natural stone curtain. There is also the sound of a beating drum made by the wind blowing through the stone. In the last chamber of the grotto, a natural gushing stream of water babbles throughout the year. Here there are three small ponds of clear water. One path meanders out of the grotto.
Sung Sot Cave ( Surprising cave ):
Situated in the centre of the UNESCO-declared World Heritage area, the Sung Sot or Surprise Grotto is on Bồ Hòn Island, and is one of the finest and widest grottoes of Hạ Long Bay.
Ascending to the grotto, the way is covered by trees and foliage, and consists of great paved stone blocks. Inside, it is partitioned into two chambers; the first one being similar to a wide theatre hall. Many stalactites hang from the high ceiling, with numerous possible forms and shapes. A narrow passage leads to the second rooms, where a flow of light meets visitors. The chamber is so immense it could contain thousands of people at one time. At the deepest point of the grotto, a "royal garden" appears with a clear pond and a seemingly fascinating landscape of mountains. Many birds and plants (benjamin figs, cycads and centenary banyan trees) live here. On nice days groups of monkeys might arrive in search of fruit.
It is situated in the central tourism centre of the bay, as well as Ti Tốp Beach, Bô Nâu Grotto, Mê Cung Grotto and Luồn Grotto. French named it "grotte des surprises" (grotto of surprise) From the wharf, you climb 50 steep stone stairs to the mouth of the grotto, which lies 25 m above the sea level. Going down some 10 stone stairs, you reach the mouth of a grotto. The grotto covers some 10,000 m2. Inside the grotto there have thousands of stalactites and stalagmites along the 500-meter paved passage. Light posts line the passage and serve as signposts and ornaments. The lighting system with elegant styles adds more charm to the beauty of the grotto. Up in the 30-meter roof of the grotto, one can figure out small, soft and even concave spots, which look like patterns in the ceiling of a theater. A huge piece of stone stands up to the ceiling by the grotto's mouth. This evidences one of the typical karst-style grottoes with high scientific values. At the side of the entrance, the rock seems to form the shape of a horse with a long sword. Legend has it, that after having defeated the Ân aggressors, Thanh Giong (the Saint Giong) helped the population to chase away evil spirits and demons. After this feat, Saint Gióng flew to heaven, leaving a stone horse and sword to continue to keep the demons away.
Luon Cave:
Situated on Bo Hon Island, 14 km south of Bai Chay Beach is the Luồn Grotto. In front of the grotto is Con Rùa Islet, and the Sky Gate is on the right. Here the cliffs stretch vertically out of the pure blue and smooth water. At the water-level, an arched entrance leads to the grotto, just at the base of the island. Passing through the pretty entrance, you come across a tranquil round lake, surrounded by luxuriant trees and high dangerous stone walls. Monkeys run to and fro in groups, benjamin fig trees shade the landscape and many orchids hang their sweet-scented flowers. In the lake, many species abound: shrimp, fish, crab and cuttle-fish. This is an enclosed group of islands. It connects with the sea via a 4-meter-wide, 100-meter-long, and 3-meter-high mouth. Inside the grotto, the 1-km2 brackish lake is surrounded by mountains. On the cliff one still find traces of fossils of fresh-water snails, which prove that men used to live there and this must have been a deep valley then. The beauty of the site, is the mingling of a number of factors: the mountain's size and form, the colour of the water and the clouds.
Ba Ham lake:
Situated on the south-west side of Hạ Long Bay, Ba Hầm Lake is found on Ðầu Bê Island (Calf Head Island) in Lan Hạ Bay. This island is part of the range of islands at the farthest end of Hạ Long Bay, bordering the immense zone Long Châu Sea. Ba Hầm Lake is situated in the middle of a narrow, rectangular area, with the all four sides enclosed by vertical cliffs. The lake is a system comprising three wide and round pits, linked together by a narrow and meandering tunnel. Stalactites hang from the ceiling in a myriad of strange, coloured forms. The silence is disturbed only by the sounds of the boat's oars. On the island are many species of plants such as orchids, benjamin figs, banyans and cycads, which blossom throughout the year. It is also the home of yellow-haired monkeys, birds, flying squirrels and bats. Under the deep blue surface of the water are the animated lives of shrimp and fish. Although 25 km from the shore, it has long been considered an ideal tourism zone. The entrance is a open semi-circular hole in the flat stone wall on the north-west side of the island, 4 to 5 m above the sea.
Starting from the entrance, tourists enter the first tunnel, which boasts a forest of stalactites and stalagmites in different shapes and various colours. They fall down the water surface like the roots of banyan or ficus trees. The deeper one pushes into the tunnel, the darker it becomes. The river is deep yet so clear that one can see shoals of fish swimming. Some 100 m from the entrance one finds a shaft of light coming from the roof of the tunnel, which reveals different kinds of orchids clinging to the cliff, cycads growing here and there, trúc duôi gà (a kind of reed with cock's tail-liked yellow leaves) flourishing in clumps. In the southeast cliff of the second tunnel there grows an old carambola tree, which bears fruits all year round. Tourists can find groups of monkeys, flying squirrels, or silver-headed parrots gathering in its branches. Lying one cliff away from the second one, the third tunnel is home to various species of bats and butterflies. Amidst the tranquil atmosphere, you feel like boating in an abyssal well walled by mountains. Ba Hầm Lake is one of the beauty spots of Ha Long Bay.
Trinh Nu (Virgin) Grotto - Trong (Male) Grotto
The Virgin Grotto is situated in the island range of Bo Hon, in the system comprised of the Surprise Grotto, Dong Tien Lake, and Luon Grotto. The grotto is 15 km south of Bai Chay Beach. For some fishermen, the Virgin Grotto is home, while for young lovers it is a popular romantic rendezvous site. According to legend, there once was a beautiful fisherman's daughter, whose family was so poor that they were in service of the rich administrator of the fishing zone, who forced the family to give him their daughter as a concubine. However, the fisherman's daughter already had a lover and refused to marry the administrator. The administrator got angry and exiled her to a wild island where she suffered from hunger and exhaustion. One frightful night she turned to stone. On this same night, her lover, knowing of her danger, rowed his boat in search of her. However, a tempest destroyed his boat, and he floated to a nearby island. In a flash of lightening, he saw his lover in the distance, but his calls were driven away by the wind. In his final exhaustion, he also turned to stone (today's Male Grotto). When visiting the Virgin Grotto, you can still see the petrified girl with her long hair hanging down and eyes looking towards the mainland. Opposite the Virgin Grotto, the Male Grotto is still home to the lover whose his face is turned towards his mate. At times, his passionate calls and blows against the walls of the grotto can still be heard.
Ha Long Bay Islands - Islets
Tuan Chau Island
Ha Long, one of the World Heritages, comprises thousands of big and small islands. Each one has its own characteristic with various caves: Sung Sot Cave,Thien Cung Cave, Trinh Nu Cave. Tuan Chau Island is the only soil island of all. It is not only a place having beautiful natural surroundings: pine trees, lakes, beautiful beach…but also where President Ho Chi Minh chose to be the relax place of other State officials' and his when they came here in 1959. On the total area of 400 ha, Tuan Chau has the population of 1500. As planned, the total area of Tuan Chau will be widen to 675 ha. It enjoys the advantage of having both road and river transportations. It is about 18 km away from National Highway No.1. This route is an important blood vessel of the robust Hanoi – Hai Phong – Quang Ninh economic triangle. It takes about 3 hours from Mong Cai ( 2 hours by boat) and 1 hour from Hai Phong.
Tuan Chau island's name is the combination between 'linh tuan' (the patrolman) and 'tri chau' (district chief) because in the feudal time, the royal army set up a guard station here to patrol and defend the borderland. Prior to 1999, the island's residents suffered from a very modest living standard.There was no power network and no clean water. Roads were only trails and there was no mechanical means of transportation. Tuan Chau was a very poor town where fishing with very rudimentary tools is the only means of living.
The first project of great significance was to link Tuan Chau and the National Highway No18 by building a road. The work was officially started on February 28th, 1998. All company staff had to overcome numerous hardships to achieve this difficult task, which translated people's dream into reality. Tuan Chau has become well- known to both international and domestic tourists as an attractive destination with:
- a dolphin&seal club
- a circus
- a crocodile club
- an (artificial) beach with 4 km long.
- a Vietnamese culinary area
- a hotel and resort area of 5-star standard (200 rooms)
- a water recreation park with activities such as motor racing, canoeing, parachuting, water skiing, etc.
- Ha Long Bay sight- seeing services by canoe, boat, helicopter.
- a high tech water fountain with music playing, laser lighting and film projecting on water screens.
Trong Mai Island ( fighting cock island ):
Fighting cock island is situated on the south-west side of Hạ Long Bay, 5 km from the tourist wharf near to Ðỉnh Hương Islet. In a somewhat large expanse of open sea, the island seems to grow up from the bottom of the deep emerald waters. At sunset, the island with the height of over 10 m is bright red and in a somewhat tottery position. Their tiny legs support heavy bodies, and it appears that one strong wave could throw the two stone blocks into the sea. However, hundreds of millions of years have passed, and the Trống Mái is still there. The image of the island is the logo of Hạ Long Bay and Vietnam Tourism.
Dog Island ( Cho Da Island )
In the itinerary of Thiên Cung – Dau Go – Ti Top, after visiting Thiên Cung and Dau Go, one needs 10 minutes boating to the Stone Dog Islet. Some 8 m up the islet one can figure out a piece of stone in the shape of a dog sitting with its back to the sea, standing guard for the safety of seagoing boats for millions of years.
Incense Burner Island
In the itinerary of Thiên Cung – Ðầu Gỗ – Ti Tốp, one finds Ðỉnh Hương Islet or Lư Hương (Incense Burner Islet) to the southwest of Ðầu Gỗ Island. Passing the Chó Ðá (Stone Dog) Islet and the Con Mèo (Cat) Islet, one sees an imposing stone slab resting on two other small stones stands blocked the way. The stone slab resembles a huge incense burner, which lies in the middle of the sea as a holy object to worship the Sky and Earth.
TiTop Beach - Island
Situated about 7-8 km south-east of Bãi Cháy lies the small Ti Top Island. It displays a beach shaped like a crescent moon, and sand that has been washed to a snowy white by the tide. On 22 November 1962, this tiny island had the honour of receiving a visit from astronaut Ghermann Ti Tốp, a hero of the former Soviet Union, accompanied by Hồ Chí Minh. To perpetuate the remembrance of their visit, Uncle Hồ named the place Ti Tốp Island. It has now become an attractive beach for tourists and has various of tourist services. Thirty-five years afterwards, on 27 June 1997, Ti Top returned to the island having his name. Deeply moved, he wrote in the souvenir book of the Management Board of Hạ Long Bay: "My deepest thanks to destiny, which has allowed me to come back to this tiny island." It has become a beach attracting many visitors.
Saddle Islet
The Yên Ngựa or Saddle Islet lies in Hạ Long Bay, in the centre of the World Heritage Area. Nature has creatively shaped two pieces of stone, one high and one lower, which are linked together to form an imposing rock, looking like a saddle. Boats can go through underneath. The whole rock resembles a sewing machine. How wonderful to have such a magnificent but elegant "saddle", jutting some 10 m above the sea surface.
Quan Lan Island
Quan Lạn Island belongs to Bái Tử Long Bay; part of an island range on the outside of the gulf of Bắc Bộ. It has an area of 11 sq. km, and features eight populated hamlets. Quan Lạn Island stretch toward East – West from the foot of Vân Đồn Range to the Gót Mount with many high mountains to the east barring waves and winds, protect the villages. The island is situated on an important navigation route that connects China, Japan, Thailand and Philippines to Vietnam. Along two sides of the island are tens kilometres of sand beaches. This is the endless resource for glass making which the sea gives to man and it is also the extremely interesting tourism
Since the 11th century, Quan Lạn had been one of the centres of the ancient commercial port of Vân Ðồn, which was animated and prosperous at the time. Today, there are still many vestiges linked to the ancient commercial port. This also explains why the island, lying deep in the sea, has the large pagodas and archaeological sites seen today. On the island there is the Quan Lạn Communal House built in the 18th century; exceedingly beautiful and almost entirely preserved. Next to it is Quan Lạn Pagoda (Linh Quang Tự), which is dedicated to Buddha and God Liêu Hạnh.
The pagoda also worships the statue of old Hậu, a local person who made lots of contributions to the construction of the pagoda. The statue features a gentle and cheerful old woman, which adds an original character to the pagoda. Beside Quan Lạn Pagoda lies Nghè Quan Lạn (Ðức Ông) Shrine, which is dedicated to Phạm Công Chính, a local people who participated in the historical Vân Ðồn battle against the Yuan invaders. He was later honored as a god. Quan Lạn has many valuable sea products such as octopuses, butterfish, mackerel, holothurian, shrimp, and sái sùng.
Soi Sim Islet
Soi Sim is an soil island 400 m away from Ti Tốp Island, and 7-8 km from the Bãi Cháy Tourist Wharf. In the island there are many ancient trees. The Hạ Long Bay Management Board is going to build a system of guesthouses equipped with modern facilities.At present, a small beach has been improved and upgraded, adding more charm to the attractive holiday resort.
Ba Trai Dao Islet
This island consists of three small mountains with the height of 23 m, seen from afar, resemble three peaches (Ba Trái Đào). The island connects to a legend of about the romantic love between a youngest fairy who was very pretty with a young and poor fisherman. Because of feeling in love with him, she stole three peaches from Heaven for him, that if he ate, would give him eternal life, allowing them to live together forever. The King of the Heavens discovered the robbery and turned the peaches into three stone islands. Chastised, the young fairy had to return. Today, Ba Trái Ðào is a famous tourist attraction with three nice fairy beaches, romantic landscape. It is 22 km from south north of Bãi Cháy Tourist Wharf.
Bai Tho Mountain (Poem Mountain)
Bai Tho Mountain is 106 m high. It runs along the coast, half on land and half in the sea. Sailing in the bay, one or two hundred meters from the mountain, one can see a poem carved on a flat stone cliff. In 1468, Emperor Le Thanh Tong, who was also a poet, made an inspection tour of the North-East region. He stopped at the foot of the mountain, and inspired by the magnificent beauty of his surroundings, he wrote a poem. Later, he had the poem engraved on the wall of the mountain. It is very interesting to climb the mountain and enjoy the panoramic view of the bay.
Cat Ba island
Cat Ba island is situated a mere 50 km east of Hai Phong city in the north of Vietnam. Cat Ba Island is part of a chain of 366 islands that lie within the larger area of Halong Bay. At over 200km2, Cat Ba is the largest island in Halong Bay. The island is easily accessible and matches neighbouring Halong Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay for stunning natural beauty. It also offers visitors the added options of relaxation, adventure and cultural exchange.
In April 2005, Cat Ba was officially recognized as a World Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. Cat Ba is known for its rugged limestone mountains, hot & cold springs, moist tropical forests and coral reefs, as well as its deserted beaches and casual island lifestyle. Cat Ba is now much sought after by both domestic and international visitors as a ready alternative to the city madness and bus tour boredom.
Cat Ba Ventures is the only locally operated tour agency. It provides a unique insight into the island and its people.
Monkey Island
stay on Monkey Island on the second night. As far as I know, there is only one resort- Monkey Island bungalows. There are maybe 8-10 bungalows which are very well appointed with HOT water. The food was pretty good and the views were gorgeous. Very quiet with great music, drinks, and hiking nearby.
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Bai Tu Long Bay is one of the three triangular peaks of the World Natural Heritage.Bai Tu Long Bay is different from the rest of the World Natural Heritage. In Halong Bay over four hundred boats bring thousands of tourists each day so hundreds of tourists converge on the same place at the same time. At Sung Sot Cave you are likely to encounter 6 or 7 other groups of tourists in the chamber making it difficult to hear your tour guide's talk about the geological value of the cave and how it was formed. Contrastingly Bai Tu Long Bay will charm you with its wild beauty with stone mountains, caves, long sandy beach, corals, forests, mangrove forests and lovely fishing village – and few tourists.It is rare to find a place on Halong Bay that is as packed full of aesthetic beauty, biodiversity, and culture as Bai Tu Long Bay – an outdoor museum where more than 340 millions years of history is stored and conserved with places such as: Da Xep Park, Ang Cong Dam, Thien Canh Son Cave, Quan Lan Island, and Vung Vieng fishing village…JSC Indochina Junk is proud to be the first and only company to have luxury boats that take tourists to the Bai Tu Long Bay area with many packages to choose from – kayaking; discovering the geology, geomorphologic and biodiversity value of the bay; fishing trips; talking with people in fishing villages; coral diving; and cycling on islands.Board our junks to explore the most beautiful routes in Halong Bay
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Thirty-six years after a gunman tried to kidnap her just yards from Buckingham Palace, the Princess Royal is to be publicly reunited next month with the protection officer who saved her life.
James Beaton, 67, who was one of four men shot and seriously injured, will meet her at the opening of the new Lord Ashcroft Gallery at the Imperial War Museum in London.
"I am looking forward to seeing Princess Anne again," he tells Mandrake. "I was just doing my job. There were only two directions for me to go, and I went forwards. My training came to the fore."
He adds: "I was lucky to survive – there is no doubt about that. If the bullets had gone inches either way, I would have been dead."
His story is told in George Cross Heroes, by Michael Ashcroft, which will be serialised in The Sunday Telegraph later this month.
The incident, which took place on the evening of March 20, 1974, was the closest in modern times that anyone has come to kidnapping a member of the Royal family.
Four men, including Beaton, were shot and seriously injured during the kidnap attempt as the Princess was in the back of her Daimler returning from a charity event with Captain Mark Phillips, her first husband, and her lady-in-waiting.
Beaton, who lives in North Humberside and is the chairman of the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, was her personal protection officer from 1973 to 1979. During the attempted kidnap, he was shot three times - through a lung and in the abdomen and hand.


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Thursday, November 22, 2012
In my house, Thanksgiving means that I am working on the devil of a history paper, my little brother is downstairs nursing the wounds where his wisdom teeth used to be and playing Assassin's Creed 3, my mom is watching Tomb Raider, and Dad is cooking the turkey outside in a gigantic oil-less turkey fryer. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Growing up
Today, I found a kiddie tent in my basement that my parents must have bought for me when I was a kid. Funny, because I have no memories of playing in it! So, I did what any sane person would do and promptly set it up in my room. It's not that big, but neither is my room. It is red and blue and yellow, with a black and white striped roof. I can fit in it comfortably and may sleep in there tonight. (Shh, don't tell my parents!)
I got to thinking, and I realized that in less than a amonth, I would be sitting in my dorm room with a complete stranger. (The only thing about my life that wouldn't change was the size of the room--my future dorm is teeny.) Like most kids my age, I'm sad to see my childhood go, and I miss my family and friends already.
I'm happy for the opportunity to get a good education and branch out from my previously tiny social circle, but for now I'm absolutely, paralyzingly terrified of the future. So! Instead of actually doing something about it, I will sit in my multicolored tent and read my Harry Potter books until dinnertime.
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I felt like a little update on my lighting fixtures at our bar in our kitchen
This is how it was when we bought the house
And this is how it looked today.
We got the pendant lights from Lowes, and I liked it, but didnt love it. After 2 years, I found something that I actually really loved.
So I unscrewed the bulbs and pendant
And then I spray painted the wire silver, and added a new silver pendant from Ikea.
And this is the view from the front door.
The lights were $15 each + a can of spray paint.
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To put it simply, they're back. Most people —myself included— think that Counting Crows have spent the past 6 years writing catchy little ditties for the Shrek soundtracks that appeal to both eight year olds and their moms who listen to it on the way to school. But when the opening track "1492" explodes like a shotgun blast to the gut, it's a whole different game. The first 70 seconds of the album reference guns, all-night partying, skinny girls performing fellatio, and tranny whores. Ladies and gents, we are no longer in the Kingdom of Far Far Away.
"Hanging Tree" keeps the rapid fire good times rolling, complete with screaming guitar solos and all the hooks you could ever cram into a chorus. The song slows, then winds itself back up like drinking off a hangover. It's the musical equivalent of running to catch the tour bus before it heads full speed for the next town.
"Los Angeles" starts out sounding like every Ryan Adams song about New York, which is to say it sounds like long, slow, whiskey soaked nights, which is to say it sounds like damn good rock n roll. Especially when the staccato chorus offers amends for sexing, drugging, and rocking: "I'm just trying to make some sense out of me." Ah yes, rock n roll indeed.
"Sundays" trolls along with a Grateful Dead lead guitar before an echoing crash cymbal sends it into wistful crooning backed by mandolin. "Insignificant" is full of erupting guitar chords and high lonely solos that could be coming out of Springsteen's amp. I couldn't shake the feeling I've heard the song before, which is probably more a sign of a strong chorus rather than a retread.
The highpoint of the album naturally comes at the end of the Saturday half of the album. "Cowboys" returns to that crazy never-ending dizziness of "Hanging Tree", but is darker. The song will turn sweet for a few bars but then it's back down the rabbit hole. The song blisters as Duritz loses it beautifully. He gets angry, shouts, stutters, points fingers, and gives up. Favorite line of the album? "She says she doesn't love me, like, like she's acting/But it's as if she isn't talking/'Cause Mr. Lincoln's head is bleeding/On the front row while she's speaking".
The second half of the album slows down to reflect on the morning after. The first song here, the lackluster going home song "Washington Square", is a complete misfire. "Almost Any Sunday Morning" and "Michelangelo" are salvaged by pedal guitar, banjo plucking, and pattering percussion. In fact, these two are probably the best Sunday songs here with their tastefully rationed instrumentation.
"Anyone But You" helps break any mopey mold being cast. With its lilting coo, some odd effects, and a squawking guitar helps the album pulls itself out of a mediocre B side. The addition of the catchy first single "You Can't Count on Me" buoys it even further. It has a simple 4/4 chorus that works well, which excites me because its not even their strongest song. If this one takes off with radio play then we could have a classic Counting Crows album on our hands.
But you can add "Le Ballet Dor" and "On a Tuesday in Amsterdam Long Ago" to the scratch list. Combined with "Washington Square", these are the major pitfalls detracting from the flow of the album. Which is a shame because at 14 songs they could have spared a few songs and made an airtight album. I'm sure the desire to balance out Saturday night with Sunday morning led to some weaker songs being included.
"Amsterdam" is the real tragedy here. It has truly amateurish lyrics, complete with over explaining the context of the song (see song title), and tacking objects and verbs on the ends of lines to make rhyme schemes work. Some nonsensical lines muck up the song even more. "She is the film of a book of the story of the smell of her hair" just seems dopey. Same with the melodramatic "Come back to me!" chorus, where Duritz forces his strong voice to compensate for a weak song. I seriously can't stand listening to that song.
Luckily the album closes on a high note, just the way it came in. Same tempo, but with a more conciliatory message that fits the Sunday theme. It just sounds like a closer, as the wounds of Saturday night have duly healed on Sunday morning. And it certainly echoes the Counting Crow's favorite phrase. There are probably a half a dozen references to coming home, coming back, coming up, and coming around. Pretty fitting for a great band that has done just that. Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings is one hell of a rock n roll album, especially the heavier half. And just like we can forgive "Accidentally in Love", we can ignore the few missteps on the album's second half. Duritz even says as much: "After I've been missing for a while…We'll still come around. We will come around."
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About once a month, I'd like to do a rundown of the music I've been listening to recently, and I encourage everybody to do the same. When you don't have time to do a full album review, just give us a word or two about each album so we can share what is worth checking out ourselves. My friend and I have been doing this all year, and I plan on posting some back issues to get us started.
A) "Sawdust" by The Killers
B) "The Wire Tapes: Volume 1" by Dashboard Confessional
C) "The Shade of Poison Trees" by Dashboard Confessional
D) "Boxer" by The National
E) "Cassadaga" by Bright Eyes
F) "I'm Wide Awake It's Morning" by Bright Eyes
G) "Digital Ash in a Digital Urn" by Bright Eyes
A) It's that good.
B) Absolutely the best covers album I've ever heard. The breadth of Dashboard's talent is really made apparent.
C) Sugar, baby. I've listened to this album something like 60 times in 2 months. 12 songs, 33 minutes, delicious pop sounds. *cough* Brian Wilson *cough*
D) Beautiful, wistful, symphonic.
E) Perfect.
F) Classic.
G) I-can't-even-believe-how-good-this-is-considering-its-electronic-folk good.
N.B. Yes, I linked to MySpace. Its the best way to listen to a bands music quickly. I've noticed since nthe networking sites took off, bands have really let their home pages slide. thisisbrighteyes.com? Sucks.


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Aware that her passion for fragrance never left her, it was falling in love with cooking that inspired Jo to play with food, flavours and colours that she had never used before. Being back in her kitchen, blending ingredients by hand and excited by the process, Jo soon realised that her instincts were prompting her to create fragrance and she found herself asking "could I do it again?"
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