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Friday, October 22, 2010

jumera beach

Sunday, October 17, 2010

New Bangkok International Airport (Suvarnabhumi) is open for all domestic and international flights
Bangkok International Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is officially open. All domestic and international flights now arrive to and depart from the new airport.
Latest News: All Thai Airways domestic and international flights now operate from Suvarnabhumi airport.

Bangkok Airport

Sunday, October 10, 2010

Tour de France 2009

Even more than 100 years ago, French newspapers engaged in fierce circulation wars. News scoops were fine, but promotion ruled, and Henri Desgrange one day forged a grandiose idea. He invented the Tour de France and it was held for the first time in 1903. Today, the Tour de France is the world's largest free sporting event. Spectators can watch every stage in person and along the entire route, without admission.

Tour de France

Thursday, October 7, 2010

Mark Twain said: “India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend, and the great grand mother of tradition. Our most valuable and most instructive materials in the history of man are treasured up in India only.”

Since no one can use words to better describe India’s intoxicating blend of history, religion, nature and culture, we’d like to share some of the guest photos that were recently submitted via International Expeditions’ Flickr group.

Rose-ringed parakeet at KhajurahoGuests were able to capture amazing photos of India’s Bengal tigers during an elephant-back safari in Bandhavgarh National Park, but nothing says “mix of nature and culture” like this photo of rose-ringed parakeets on the carved walls of Khajuraho!

Amazing India

the great Taj Mahal

Wonderful India

Visit India and explore

Beautiful India

Female script on tree in India

India Beauties

Wonderful India visit india

Mauritius

Mauritius is a beautiful tropical island, 500 miles off the east coast of Madagascar in the Indian Ocean. Its diverse landscape includes miles of unspoilt coastline, tropical forests and impressive mountains. There are safe beaches, gentle seas, mild tropical climate and combined with a legendary Mauritian hospitality make this island one of the world’s most sought-after holiday destinations.
lagoon mauritius
The beaches in Mauritius are some of the most beautiful in the world. The coral reef, which surrounds much of the island, creates calm turquoise waters perfect for bathing in some parts and awesome crashing waves in others.
golf_mauritius

The island isn’t just famous for relaxation – there are other, more physical exploits to challenge your lethargy. Most all-inclusive resorts offer free activities – scuba diving, wind-surfing, sailing, water-skiing, snorkeling, and even a glass-bottom boat. There’s a new 18-hole golf course, catamaran cruises, 4×4 quad bike trips and mountain bike hire. Also you can go hiking or trekking in the interior on day-long adventures, or hire camping equipment and spend a few days in the hills.
fishing
Mauritius is a paradise for deep sea fishing. Species include the blue or black marlin, all types of sharks, yellow tuna, the Bonitos, the “emperor”, the “pelerin”, the “becune” or the barracuda.
Mauritius honeymoon

If you are looking for a very special place to spend your honeymoon, Mauritius is definitely the place for you. Every hotel on the island offers extensive wedding and honeymoon packages. They can also help you in organizing every single detail of the ceremony.

Grand Baie is a popular tourist site because of its lively atmosphere. It offers great shopping, fresh fish markets and an abundant supply of watersports, including parasailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, undersea walks and sailing and fishing trips. Helicopter trips around the island also depart from here.

The Triolet Shivala
The longest village on the island, Triolet offers an opportunity to visit the biggest Hindu temple, the Maheswarnath, first built in 1819 in honour of the Gods Shiva, Krishna, Vishnu, Muruga, Brahma and Ganesha.Â
Mauritius Beach
Renowned for its hospitable people, delicious cuisine, and miles of sandy beaches give Mauritius all the ingredients for a wonderful escape.

Beauty of Mauritius

Nice view of Mauritius island

Mauritius Beaches

Amazing Mauritius

Beautiful island of Mauritius

Mauritius beautiful beaches

Fly to Mauritius with Mauritius Airlines

Mauritius nice beaches

Mauritius water pool in a hotel

Beauty of Mauritius

Beautiful Mauritius

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Tokyo Disneyland Amazing Visit Trip

We hit the streets, en route to Tokyo Disneyland. On the way, this guy took our picture and took down our names. I didn’t know what the hell was going on. I thought, for sure, we’d have to pay for a couple of lousy photos. Instead, since we were “cute Americans,” we were supposedly going to appear in some car magazine (or so we were told). Lisa says I could be a big model over here. Blond-haired Americans are a hot commodity. Now, that is an exciting prospect.

I went on Space Mountain! I had just the right amount of trepidation. It was great. Zoom, whip, swoosh, and it’s over. Supposedly, it’s not as exciting as the one in Florida, but I enjoyed it, nevertheless.

We took the “skyway” (a source of childhood terror, at Busch Gardens) to Fantasyland. I wanted to test out the “Grand Circuit Raceway,” but it looked too damn boring.

We went through the “Haunted House.” Somehow, it loses its effect when the voices are in Japanese.

We exited from there, just in time to view the gala parade. All these characters from American history – all of them with slanty eyes. The Charlie Chaplin guy was quite a disconcerting translation. I loved seeing the Eastern portrayal of the Western world. One sidenote: the Japanese aren’t very good break dancers.

Then, it was on to “Peter Pan’s Flight,” which was quickly followed by a successful stint at the shooting gallery. Oh, how could I forget? We were treated to an ornithological musical revue in the ever popular “Enchanted Tiki Room.” The bonehead disappointing move of the day: I forgot my camera.

It was back to the Bryan residence for a little pre-dinner “Coke Light.” We went with Momma B. to an Italian restaurant (“Antonio’s”). I had some fishy (?) tasting canneloni with meat sauce. Between a woman scooping out a lemon and an Oriental staring me down, it was an interesting meal. The sponge cake was awesome!

Lisa and I then wandered the backstreets of Rappongi and Shibuya. Each time I take the taxi back to the Imperial, the fare is higher than it was before!

Tokyo Disneyland

Tokyo Tower Amazing Pictures

This is the soccer field where Kara and I play soccer. Although play might be too strong a word. Pretend to play perhaps? Please not that it is a dirt field. Unfortunately due to both Kara and I having contact lenses and the astounding fact that dirt can, and frequently does, become airborne, we can:t see for about half the class. And we really need to see, so when the ball comes near us, we can duck. Or run away. I should probably stop saying we all the time, seeing as Kara is much better and does a lot more than me (read: actually does something) in the game. But whatever.
Next up we have the stairs, which have been previously mentioned on this blog. I:d like you to take a good look at how freakishly steep they are and hopefully stop thinking I:m a majorly uncoordinated moron who can:t even walk down a flight of stairs whithough sustaining huge quantities of bruising to her butt. See? I may be uncoordinated, but at least I:m not an uncoordinated moron.
Right?
And finally we come to a photograph of the keyboard I am currently typing on. Please note the apostrophe:s position (shift 7) the puny space bar and the ‘change input language’ button situated right next door. I swear, when I get home I am not going to be able to type anymore. Kara has already spent a good half hour trying to locate the @ symbol near the enter key on her Australian laptop, instead of shift 2 or something.

Which is why I:m using : instead of the apostrophe. So if this blog is completely indecipherable, don:t blame me. It was the keyboard. It was all the keyboard.

And here is a pic of Tokyo Tower thrown in for good measure. We went there today, but I can:t be bothered to type about it, so maybe next time. Or maybe not. Whatever.
:m goin:, I:m goin:, I:m goin:, I:m goin:, I:m gone.
(Yes that was supposed to be an imitation of that lady from The Wedge. Have they cancelled that show yet? Cause it should SO be gone by now.)
Okay, really going this time.