haggling the price for bag with a fur


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here are some snaps from our recent bangkok trip, too many to upload

too bad that most of the days when we were there was raining.

very few attraction photos, spend all of our time shopping!

Bangkok is a great place to Dine and Shop. Super Cheap!!!

will surely go back in thailand to capture their provinces (phuket, pattaya and the like) and other attractions

Thanks

Gian

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The unlimited beauty of urban architecture in Frankfurt/Main, beautifully captured and presented…03/2010…Simply be and enjoy…:)


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Sleepy Hollow Hotel (1)


Image by D.Clow – Maryland
No-tell motel.

Friday
Entry One

Flew out of work, the fleet flight of Friday before a holiday weekend. Everyone cracks a smile upon stepping out of the concrete and glass coffin of the corporate work week. The motorcycle is quickly gassed and loaded, I leave Washington DC at three-thirty, vowing not to check the time for the rest of the adventure. Adventure, the American adventure of the open road is what I seek. The road, my cameras, and escape.

Right turn off of 15th St. NW and I’m motoring past the Washington Monument and the White House. Harleys and clones are already lining the Mall for the annual Memorial remembrance that is Rolling Thunder. I’m soon over the bridge and on I-66 west. I plan on avoiding major highways when at all possible. Preferring scenic byways to drab highways. 66 is a necessary evil to flee the DC metro area as quickly as possible. At the start, 66 is a good quick run, for awhile anyway. Loads of Rolling Thunder riders are heading in 66 eastbound.

I keep the ubiquitous two fingers down to the side salute to fellow bikers out for extended stretches of time. In my experience, HD guys return the acknowledgement about 30-40% of the time. No big deal, some animosity exist though between different bike cultures. Motor-ism two-wheel stereotypes. However with the Rolling Thunder guys there is a noticeable increase in response, perhaps due to no longer just one biker acknowledging another, but a patriotic sharing of support and remembrance for those left behind, POW-MIA.

Traffic worsens further out 66 and I come up on a full HD dresser. Screaming Eagle back patch worked in with POW-MIA covers his vest and is topped by a “Run for the Wall” patch. I keep back a pace and we adopt the natural offset positioning of multiple riders.

After some 66 backup, stop-and-go, we strike up a staccato conversation in the pauses of the traffic flow. Where you been, where you going, see the rain coming? I tell him I’m headed out to the mountains, Skyline Drive and West Virginia. He says he’s just in from there recently, was in DC for Rolling Thunder for the day and will be coming back in on Sunday again. His license plate is obscured by luggage, so I’m unsure of his port of origin.

Later on we part ways and my thoughts turn. Of my parents friends only my step-dad was drafted for Vietnam. Luckily, for us, he only went as far as Ft. Hood, TX, and came back with some good stories about army life and venturing into Mexico (at least the ones he’s shared with me). I think about all the life he’s lived since then, all his experiences and joys. Thinking about what all those who didn’t return gave up, lost, when they didn’t come home. The loss felt by those who loved them, families that have a name on the Wall.

Rain is sprinkling before Manassas. Enough to cool you off but not enough to get you worried yet, at least for a bit. Whooooo. Then come the big drops. I head off the ramp to gear up with the rain paraphernalia under the gas station pavilion. Finally get it all on and get strapped back up and out pops the sun and the rain stops. Too funny. Now I have wet clothes on under the raingear. Rain gear now keeping the wind out that would dry me. I motor on as more rain is promised on the horizon.

This brings up a point about rain. People always ask, “What do you do when it rains and your on the motorcycle”. I reply simply, “I get wet”. Duh. Rain riding has never bothered me. On the straight highways it’s no big deal. Just give more cushion to the cars in front of you. Drive like grandma on the exit ramps.

My turning point is finally reached. Off of 66 west and onto 647, Crest Hill Rd. at The Plains, VA. Crest Hill Road is my first slice of motorcycle heaven to be had this weekend. I’m delighted to find that the squiggly line I traced out on the map when planning this trip has translated so well in reality. The road is still wet from the passing rain clouds, and I give a small rabbit and then a chipmunk a near death experience. My first of many animal crossings this weekend. The road is fantastic. A mixture of hilltop road and tree lined canopies that create forest tunnels. Speed limit is 45mph, 55-60 feels comfortable on most parts. Keeping an eye out for a hilltop barn to photograph that I’ve seen in my minds eye, lit by the sun breaking through the clouds and backed by the mountain vista. No luck on any of the barns actual placement to fit the mental picture I have framed.

Crest Hill Road and Fodderstack Rd is a long stretch. I take shots of a church and other buildings along Zachary Taylor Highway. Fodderstack gives more of the same as Crest Hill, just a narrower road. The asphalt is of my favorite variety, freshly laid. Washington, VA is a tiny town of historic bed and breakfasts. Local wineries appear to be an attraction here too. Right after Washington the rain returns while I’m in route to Sperryville. Then it really starts to come down, a full on summer thunderstorm. Visibility is down. Road and parking lots soon resemble rivers. Rain drops of the monster variety explode on the pavement, and you know it hurts when they hit you.

I quick soaking circuit of Sperryville confirms there are no local hotels. I duck into a barn shaped restaurant to wait it out. My drenched gear takes on bar stool and I occupy another. There’s a few flying pigs about. The bartender get me a hefeweizen, and recommends the angus burger. Locally raised and grass fed, we exchange jokes about my passing the burgers relatives on the way in.

Don’t freak about the beer. I have a one only rule when riding. It was followed by a meal (best burger of the weekend!), several coffees, and this bar top journal entry.

Somewhere along Crest Hill road I decided to keep the cell off for the weekend. In addition no tv, newspapers, internet, or e-mail sound like a good idea. Of course I now am studiously avoid eye contact with the two beautiful plasma’s above the bar.

Entry Two

Hazel River Inn, Culpepper, VA, has the coolest street side seating in town.

The downpour let up at the Shady Farms bar in Sperryville and due to the deficiency in local lodging I quiz the bartender for options. Over the other side of the mountain, the opposite side of Skyline Dr via 211 is Luray with lots of motels, but I want to save the mountain for the morning. The waitress suggest Culpepper, there being a Holiday Inn etc.

Stepping outside the sun has broke through the clouds again. Enough for some shots of Shady Farms Restaurant and a bridge. Heading down 522, the Sperryville Pike, I keep an eye out for photo ops to catch the next morning as I’ll be rerouting back through. Following the mantra of Dale Borgeson about tour riding in the US, I aim to avoid large chain establishments, whether they are restaurants or hotels, and explore the mom-and-pop local variety businesses. I have a dive-ish roadside motel in mind, Culpepper comes through with the Sleepy Hollow Hotel.

Before check in I ride through downtown historic Culpepper. It’s a cool place. The Shady Farm bartender had recommended the Culpepper Thai restaurant. I see it but don’t visit, still full from the meal earlier. Cameron Street Coffee looks like a great place, located in an old warehouse. Unfortunately their closed for the night.

Shower and changed, room 102 at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel. I hop back on the bike, refreshed and dry and ride through the warm night air back downtown. The coffee at the Hazel River Inn comes with a sweet fudge confection on the side. The peach and blackberry cobbler with vanilla sauce is divine.

The reconfigured plan for this getaway is to shed. Shed worries about the job, career, housing, and relationships. My motorcycle is therapeutic. It’s 600cc’s of Zoloft on two wheels. The road lifts my spirits. This wasn’t supposed to be a solo run, and there are stretches of road where I feel the emptiness behind me.

The cobbler is finished and I can hear the sound of a band doing their sound check. The banging of the drum requires investigation.

Entry Three

I found Brown Bag Special in the cellar pub of the same restaurant I was in. On my way to the door the noise of the sound check floated up the stairs and directed my feet downward. Brown Bag Special opened the set, appropriately enough, with “I drink alone”. The ol’ man, Big Money, would have loved it. Drink alone started off a Big Money Blues trifecta to include “The Breeze” and “Mustang Sally”. Then they made the mistake a lot of bands make that have a great lead guitar player. They let him sing. The lead guitarist karaoke sucked his way through a Tom Petty hit. He was so off key in his singing it made you appreciate the guitar solo’s all the more for the relief they provided. Thankfully the regular singer soon resumed his duties and the night went on. More good stuff from the band.

Freebird
Folsom Prison Blues
Cheap Sun Glasses

“can’t you see, can’t you see, what that woman, what she’s done to me”

Off to bed now at the Sleepy Hollow Hotel with the ghost and shades of dead hookers and overdoses past.

150 miles today.

Saturday

Entry Four

Morning breaks on the Sleepy Hollow Hotel, a hot shower and I’m back on the bike. A quick stop downtown to shoot the Hazel Inn, then it’s back on the Sperryville Pike. More stops to capture some sights seen yesterday. Mr. & Mrs. Pump. The open mouth caricatures are an accurate representation of the current gas cost and the pumps eating your wallet.

I keep telling my daughter that her first car, college car, will be a hybrid. She thinks they are ugly. The bike isn’t so bad, averaging around 40mpg. At about 180 miles on the tripometer I start to look for a refill, although I’ve pushed it to 211 miles before.

A quick left in Sperryville on 211 and up into the mountain, Blue Ridge Mountains and Skyline Drive. Heading up the mountain I get the first bite of the twisties I’ve been craving. The fee at the gate to Skyline Drive is well worth the price. Great scenery and fantastic views. The only drawback is the 35mph speed limit that is well enforced by the park rangers.

I shoot some self-portraits at Pollock Knob overlook. They’re funny in that with all the scrambling and hurrying to be the camera timer, then trying to effect a relaxed pose. I’ve also broke out my old friend this trip, the Lubitel 166, a medium format, 120mm film, twin lens camera. I’m like Jay-Z with this camera, I have to get it in one take. There is no digital review after the click for instant gratification. As a fellow photographer it’s “Point, Push, and Pray”. I’ll be interested to see the results. Not that I’ve left digital behind. Carrying both cameras, I’m an analog/digital double threat.

After the self-portraits and some dead tree shots I’m about to pack back on the bike and leave when I meet the preacher and his wife. He offers to shoot me with my camera and I return the favor with theirs. Conversation flows and in a ‘small world’ moment it turns out that he works for same Hazel family that owns the restaurant I was at last night for his Monday thru Friday job. I get a friendly “God bless” and I’m heading south on Skyline Drive. I make several more stops and break out the cameras again at Big Meadow.

There is a gnarly dead tree in the middle of the meadow. It has burn damage at the base, either the result of some wild fire or perhaps a controlled burn done to maintain the field. I spot and shoot a few deer, they probably won’t turn out as they’re to far away for my lens on the D100. I shoot a bunch of shots of the tree with the D100 and then totally switch processes with the Lubitel. The picture setup with the Lubitel takes about a minute-and-a-half. Manual zoom, i.e., walking back and forth to get the framing I want. Light meter reading. Then dealing with the reversed optics of the look-down box camera. It is fun though, to switch it up, change the pace and the dynamics. Just one click though, hope I caught it.

It’s a long but enjoyable ride to the south end of Skyline Drive. Unless you really like slow cruising I would suggest picking which third of Skyline Drive you’d like include in your trip and leave the rest. I drop off the mountain and into Waynesboro. Finding Mad Anthony’s coffee shop for a late breakfast. I overhear that it’s around noon. The Italian Roast coffee is good, in fact, it would prove to be the best coffee of the trip.

One of the pleasures of traveling by motorcycle is that it’s an easy conversation starter. People ask you where your coming from, where you’re heading, ask about your bike, tell you’re about their bike or the one they wish they had. One of the peculiarities of these conversations is that if the person even remotely knows of anyone that has died on a motorcycle, they will be sure to share this fact along with details. These stories usually involve a deer, a car pulling out, or someone taking a corner to fast. The conversation goes something like this:

Stranger“nice bike”
You“thanks”
Stranger“my cousin Bob had a friend that hit a deer and died on his bike”

Short silence.

You“yeah, deer are dangerous, got to be careful”

I’m not exaggerating when I say I’ve held variations on this conversation many times. Luckily this isn’t the conversation I have with the owner of Mad Anthony’s. He’s a former sailboat instructor who now finds the same release and head clearing on his motorcycle that he used to get from his sailboat.

This brings to mind the same wave – don’t way dynamic that occurs between sail boaters and power boaters, very similar to the sportbike & HD crowd.

The proprietor is a coffee guru, we discuss roasting (my Italian roast was just roasted Wednesday this week). We talk about the good and the evil of Starbucks. We’re both in agreement that they over roast their regular coffee, but I think their foo foo drinks are tasty. He has in his shop both the Bodum press and the Bodum vacuum coffee pot that I got my mom for x-mas. A shameless plug here, the Bodum vacuum coffee pot makes the best home coffee ever. It’s also an entertaining crowd pleaser, no joke.

Leaving Waynesboro the plan was 340 northward to 33, then into Harrisonburg, VA (home of the Valley Mall and JMU). 340 proved to be boring so I jumped on 256, Port Republic Road, for a better ride to Harrisonburg. I don’t know if the coffee wore off or if I was just worn out. I pull over at Westover Park, pick out a spot of grass, and take a good nap in the sun.

I had my motorcycle bug handed down to me by my step-dad. My kindergarten year of school we moved right at the end of the school year. Rather than switch schools at this inopportune time my Dad stuck me on the back of his Honda and rode me to school and back again for the last month or two. Even earlier than that I have a great photo of me in 1973-4 sitting on his chopper with him. Me in a diaper and him with his long hippy hair. The wild side of the Reverend indeed.

Refreshed from my nap it’s back on 33 westbound. Heading out of the Shenandoah Valley and Rockingham County is more glorious twisty roads and the George Washington National Forest. GW is a beautiful tree canopy lined road with a river off to one side. Franklin, WV is the destination, a return to the Star Hotel.

I stayed at the Star a few years prior when they first re-opened the historic Star Hotel. The owner, Steve Miller, is a great guy, friendly and conversational. I told him I’d be back again, but it’s been a few more years than I thought. Late lunch at the Star is pesto grilled chicken on ciabatta bread with roasted red peppers. Not the type of fare one might associate with West Virginia, but people have misperceptions about everywhere. Steve promises a prime rib later at dinner tonight to die for.

So that there is no misunderstanding, in as much as the Sleepy Hollow Hotel was a dive, the Star Hotel is a dream.

Dump the gear in the room back on the bike for some roaming around. I head back to explore a river road I passed on the way in, Rock Gap. It’s a gravel affair and I follow it back a little ways. Photo some river shots. Down further there is a large cliff face with some college aged kids de-gearing after a day of climbing. I’ll try to stop back in tomorrow and shoot some climbing action, as well as some fly fishing.

I pick up a bottle of Barefoot Wine, Cabernet Sauvignon, and drop it off with Steve at the Star to keep for later. I’ll enjoy that bottle later tonight from the 3rd floor front porch. South out of town I head, into some very secondary roads. I shoot an old decrepit cabin that would be right up Bobby Sargent’s alley. I put it in the metal folder for a possible future model shoot location, along with the river spots I’ve seen.

There are a couple more stops on this little ride. Once for what appears to be a feral chicken, and then for middle of the road stare down with a young doe. She’s camera shy though and is off before I can get a shot. Sportbike probably isn’t the best conveyance for nature photography. The pavement stops and gravel begins, I motor on. Rick & I once spent a full day just about on gravel roads, crisscrossing the back country around Cumberland, MD. So I’m comfortable with the less than ideal riding surface. A few miles on the road dead ends at a pair of chicken houses (source of the feral chicken’s ancestors perhaps?) and I turn around and survey the valley I’ve just ridden through. I have to stop the bike and soak in the scene. A picturesque farm is nestled in the corner of the valley, up against the hills. I meet some inquisitive cows, along with the farmer and his wife.

It seems that when you are in WV and you pass a sign that says “snow removal ends here” that the already suspect road conditions are going to quickly deteriorate and will soon resemble somewhat more of a logging road. I motor on through some back country, no houses, no farms, just mountains, steep roadside cliffs, and wicked gravel switchback curves. The part that gives you the willies are the downhill corners where the road grade is slanted to the outside of the curve and to the drop below. Yikes!

I creep along where a four wheeler would be much more functional. Although I still hit it a bit in the straights. Pavement arrives again and I’m unsure of my exact location. I follow the chicken farmers directions and soon discover myself back in Brandywine, intersecting the same stretch of 33 I rode on my way into Franklin.

Back at the Star Hotel it’s a shower and fresh clothes before heading down for dinner. Downstairs I find the prime rib to be as good as promised.

Entry Five

How beautifully staged is this. Barefoot on the 3rd floor patio, wine to ease the back and the ache in the knee.

205 miles today, the last 30 after check in, just to explore.

Sunday

Entry Six

Out early in the morning. I find no climbers at Rock Gap, unsure of the hours they keep. Out of Franklin on 33 west, looking for another squiggly line I had seen on a map. Bland Hill Road name is a misnomer. A single lane country road winding through German Valley. I got a few shots of German Valley from the 33 overlook before turning on Bland Hill. Now I find myself in the same location I had shot from above.

The road cuts through some open pasture land and I meet some cows standing in the road after rounding one bend. They’re pleasant enough, if in no particular hurry to cross, and don’t mind posing for a shot or two before meandering on. People talk about the danger of hitting a deer, a cow would really ruin your day! Off of Bland Hill and on down into the valley. I come up on the rock formation I had seen from the overlook previously. It’s not Seneca Rocks, but a formation of the same ilk. I get some more photos, then onto German Valley Road. I’m still staying at the Star, there is no real destination today. It’s relaxing to stop as much as I like.

German Valley Road puts me back on 33 west and not long after I’m ordering breakfast at the Valley View Restaurant. Dale Borgeson warns of places that advertise home cooking, but that’s about all you see in these parts. There are a fair number of cars here and that’s usually a good since the food will be alright. Hell, even the Army could make a good breakfast. It all works out and it’s a hell of a deal, for toast, two eggs, hash browns, bacon, and coffee.

From 33 I hit 28 and turn off on Smoke Hole Road, just because it’s there and looks interesting. Boy, what a find it is. Combining the curvy one lane country road with nice wide smooth pavement (gravel free in the corners). It’s great. Smoke Hole Road turns out to run from 28 across the Seneca Rocks National Forest to 220 on the other side. Going west-to-east it starts out all curves and hills, then ends by winding along the south branch of the Potomac. There are lots of fly fishermen here enjoying the catch-and-release section of the river.

Up 220 to Petersburg, I run into some Ducati guys at the gas station. We swap riding info and I’m soon on 42 north towards Mayville. Hanging a left when I see a sign for Dolly Sods. I’m back on secondary roads and I soon pass another prophetic ‘no snow removal’ signs. It’s gravel the rest of the way up the mountain til it breaks out on top at Dolly Sod.

I’m real happy with today’s roads, as both Smoke Hole Road and Dolly Sods were unplanned ‘discovered adventures’. I do some rock scrabbling at Dolly Sod and enjoy the cliff top views. A fellow tourist snaps a shot for me an I hike out well past the distance that the casual tourist and families go. Shot some more shots of the rock formations with both the digital and film camera. Do some more self-portraits. I then sit down to relax in the sun with the cliff side breeze steadily blowing and update this journal.

Entry Seven

Well, fellow traveler, if you’ve made it this far I am duly impressed. I thank you for your perseverance. The rest of the day was spent riding without incident. Just more fantastic roads. You don’t have to be an explore on par with Lewis & Clark to find great rides in West Virginia. Just be curious in nature and unafraid to leave the beaten path. Drop off the numbered roads and take the route less traveled. Soon you’ll be in your own undiscovered country. Blah blah blah.

Out of Dolly Sod and I find myself on 32. Rough calculations put the dirt road travel around 25 miles for the day. While we are on stats, here’s today’s animal road count:

1 rooster
1 dead fox
2 cows
8 chipmunks
7 alive
1 dead
3 dead possums
1 squirrel
1 dead blob (undistinguishable)
No fearsome deer
1 dog

I guided myself today by a rather non-descript map put out by mountainhighlands.com

Leaving Dolly Sod on 32 puts me in Dry Fork and back on familiar 33 west to Elkins. I cruise around Elkins on the off chance I’ll run into a guy I know named Dallas. Now all you need to know about Dallas is the following:

I don’t know his last name
I once gave him a hair cut with dog grooming clippers
I know he works at a bike shop making choppers

You figure the odds of me finding him, near zero.

If your curious it wasn’t the first time I cut hair, albeit the first time using dog shears. In Korea I cut in the latrine for a cut or for a 6 pack. Everything was barter in the Army. We had a cook that would make you a great custom birthday cake for a case of beer or feed you food out of the back of the chow hall at 3am when you staggered in drunk from the ville for the promise of a future round to be bought. Korea stories could fill another journal.

Anyway, out of Elkins and south to Beverly. Scott, if your reading this you were on my mind as I went through town, never forgive, never forget.

So far I’ve only tried to write about the positive food experiences of the trip without throwing anyplace under the bus. C&J in Beverly however, served only barely functional burgers and the vanilla shake was of the worst chemical prefab variety. There are some things that I am stuck on, good vanilla ice cream is one. The others that I’m picky about are beer, whiskey, steak, cheese-steak, and coffee. It’s just so disappointing when something you usually enjoy turns out to be sub par.

After C&J it’s 250 east to 28, which heads back towards Seneca Rocks and Franklin. It’s a good haul through the Monongahela National Forest. A road of the scenic variety, with good twisties up the mountain and through the scenery. These type road have become quite a common occurrence here in WV. Back in Seneca Rocks and 33 east into Franklin. I never shoot Seneca Rocks, the light is never right, number one can tell you how I get about my light.

The Star’s restaurant is closed on Sunday, dagger, so I shower and head into Franklin by foot. About Franklin, WV. It’s a nice little town, quiet and sleepy. No bars other than the VFW that I could see. Everybody I’ve met and spoken too has be pleasant, friendly and conversational, both here in Franklin and elsewhere in WV. I’m sure there are a variety of characters much as anywhere, this is just my observation from the tourist level.

Following last night precedent I grab another vino from the Shell station. The Star being closed is a dilemma; I’m in need of a cork screw (having borrowed the restaurants the night before). I wander back down to the hotel, wine in hand, and past the hotel just a bit til I meet an old man sitting out front. I explain my situation, wine without access, and he says he’ll sell me a corkscrew. He goes in the house, shortly to return with the necessary implement in hand. I figure I have it for -4 or maybe rent it for a one time use for . That proves unnecessary however, he says just to take it, and keep it for any future need.

The sole booking for the hotel tonight, I’m like a wraith as I glide through the halls. On the front porch with my bottle of vino in hand. I have some cheap cigars I also picked up and there’s nothing to do but kick back and watch the sunset.

It’s been a great trip. Somewhat lonesome at times. The lack of someone to talk to surely let to the length of this journal. It was a trip to getaway, to reflect. There was no great revelation or anything, just time to get to know yourself. The road gives you time to think. I know who I am and I like being me. I know what’s missing.

I’m resolved to take more bike trips in the future. It’s definitely my preferred way to travel and vacation. Motorcycling is the way to go.

Tomorrow I have my route generally planned out, more scenic byways for a winding route home.

Miles today, 240.

Monday

Entry Seven

Just a short postscript. 20 miles east of Washington DC, on 66, the chain popped off the bike. It’s never easy.

India is the unique country and country of colors that attracts every tourist with its diversity. India is the country of wonder and rich past.  India’s culture has massive in world not only culture but also for Indian arts. Countless tourist attractions across the length and breadth of the country fascinate thousands of tourists every day. Indian is well counted with Indian railways or Indian air Network and Most of the tourist destinations in India are well connected by air. No matter whether you are travel in south India, west India, east India or north India. India is the country of budget travel which is the most attractive point about the land of wonder. If you are really budget travel and planning for Indian holidays, Budget travelers can plan economical travel by getting the reservation of tickets done in low cost airlines or Indian Railways. When it comes to Hotels or accommodation, you not need to worry as there are many hotel options for all classes of travelers which start from 200 Indian rupees onwards and also depend on the hotel locations.

What is make Indian hotel market is different to other world’ hotels In India due to high competitions in India travel market. All hotels in India do offers early bird (book hotel room early and pay less) offers and snatch those offers will turn your tours spree a memorable tour to be cherished forever! Right from hotels in Madurai, hotels in Mount Abu, hotels in Mumbai, hotels in Mussoorie, hotels in Katra to hotels in Kanyakumari, hotels in New Delhi, hotels in Ooty, and the like, your choice can be rightly met. The budget ranges from a 200/- hundreds rupees to lakhs depending on the amount you want to spend.

In India there are many big Hotels groups which are offers wide and world class services at very reasonable rates. For example Abad Group Hotels, Welcom Heritage Hotels , Ginger Hotels . India Online hotel reservation can get good idea to a booked room in a Budget hotel in India and then check in there. Afterwards, he can explore the not forgettable trip from there at leisure and according to ones specific requirements. Similarly, other known places of the country can also be visited and explored making the most of the online hotel reservation facility.

One of the finest ways to Book hotels in India is Book online due to busy travel market mostly hotels are full due to rush of travelers . Why book online a room in India because there many positive factors such like as when you reach your destination. You may end up staying in a hotel not suiting your preferences or budget. When there are many online booking options, why not get the opportunity! Before doing so, do read india hotels reviews and also take a help of India hotels guide. Accordingly you will be able to find which hotel is the best in the capital or any metro city in terms of amenities’ offered as well as tariff.

the american right and healthcare [sic]


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you had the flowers, now listen to the righteous ire.

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can any person [in their right mind] explain to me how an:

insurance company based, profit driven national healthcare system.

is preferable to a:

free universal national healthcare system.

?

how?

in any way whatsoever.

how?

.

i have seen certain people claim [speciously of course] that america has:

‘the best healthcare and hospitals in the world!’

of course it does imbecile.

only for those who can afford it.

i have seen certain people claim [irationally of course] that:

‘presidents, prime ministers and heads of state throughout the world travel to america for healthcare treatment because it is the best!’

of course they do imbecile.

because they are rich enough to afford the exorbitant costs involved.

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you there, yes you:

average american.

can you afford that kind of healthcare?

i suspected not.

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‘big insurance’ must utterly adore all those to the right of centre in american politics.

that there should be such a clamorous furore over obama’s plans to implement mild socialisation with regard to certain facets of american healthcare should be a huge embarrasment to the american public in general.

it staggers me that a so called ‘free’ and ‘educated’ population can be so well [and easily] trained by amoral insurance company lobbyists and venal politicians.

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those who idiotically claim that ‘socialised medicine’ is ‘socialism’ are wholly ignorant, and utterly selfish.

what is wrong with a caring society offering free [if only basic] healthcare for all, regardless of ability to pay?

does the word christianity mean anything to anybody over the water there?

see ‘one nation under god’.

you keep insisting that it is the bedrock of american values [consummate bullshit of course].

so:

what would jesus do?

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it saddens and sickens me that any right minded and moral human being would deny free basic medical care to any other fellow human being because they want a penny extra in the wage packet every payday.

what a truly sickening and wholly selfish way for [seemingly] moral and educated people to behave.

and did i mention religion?

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i feel that a nations collective civility can be measured by the level of free universal healthcare it offers its population.

to reject free healthcare and champion profit driven insurance company controlled healthcare is disgusting.

it is, indeed, utterly sickening [pardon the pun]

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that question once again for the american right [primarily christian right]:

what would jesus do?

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for all those who maintain the american system is fair, or indeed morally acceptable, peruse these clips you heartless fucks.

at the very least watch the first:

‘all the incentives are toward less medical care.’

‘the less care they give ‘em, the more money they make.’

www.youtube.com/watch?v=PwGLdYBm1bY&feature=related

www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R5lRva4X_M

www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlDAUKSh9CQ

www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOZmvaFfjtk&playnext=1&li…

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addendum – i do apologise for the overly dramatic use of bolding, underlines and italics in the description i have written for this piece.

but i am seeking to communicate with the american right.

these people need any messages they receive to be as unequivocal and clear as they possibly can be.

visual clues within text are a definite boon when communicating with this section of the american populous.

they automatically eschew political, intellectual and textual nuance.

bright colours, bold text and underlines are helpful.

in the case of the american right, it assists in trying to understand any given issue.

see FOX.

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Sunset on the Bund


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The sun sets on the Puxi side of Shanghai. I created this panorama from 11 shots stitched together.

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parisian inspired edificio metrópolis designed by jules and raymond février for union y el fenix español insurance company from calle de alcala

the original bronze statue on top depicted the phoenix and ganymede astride it; it was replaced in the 1970s with a representation of winged victory

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Baía dos Porcos 3 / Pigs Bay 3


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Praia de Baía dos Porcos, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brasil.

Baía dos Porcos (Pigs Bay) Beach, Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil.

Planning for a holiday tour and being confused where to go then the online travel guides can be a great help to you before you even think of packing your bags and head out for the destination. It offer you a wide range of services Whether you’re looking for a city break in London, Paris, Edinburgh or New York; a cruise, beach or ski holiday; want to check the weather forecast or our airport guides, hotel, cost, commuting, places of interest and safety you will find it all here, and more.

It is accessible over the net from anyplace in the world. They offer almost every service a tourist might need for his or safe and enjoyable travel. One simply needs to log on the website and put in the details of the destination place. One can get all the details about how to approach and possible ways of going there, booking tickets, hotel, accommodation and fare, city guide and maps, places of interest, weather, security services and additional necessary information such as about currency and embassy services. There are variety of services provider like hoteliers present on the website of the online travel guide, one can simply compare and book his or her reservation at the cheapest rate possible. Moreover travel guides can also suggest pre programmed tour packages at discounted rate so that you don’t miss out the fun, for which you are moving out, moreover it is cheap and best, since one gets to meet people from different destinations visiting the same places.

Online travel guides are also specialised to suit the interest of the costumers. They have separate websites or web-pages like for pilgrimage, honeymoon, adventure or family tour to major cities etc. However before opting for any online travel agent one must confirm the genuinity of the services and safety from the embassy of his or her country. Also insurance and medical immunization and other precautions must be taken in to account apart from budget management. And then have a happy travelling!!

Ponte de Morretes / Morretes Bridge


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Ponte na pacata cidade de Morretes-PR.

Bridge in the quiet Morretes, Paraná, Brazil.

Egypt is one of the oldest countries near about 7000 years old located mainly in North Africa. It has a great ancient history, architecture and sculptures. The greatest attribute of this country is its huge and beautiful Pyramids which are its main places of visit. The Egypt travel guide is the best source of information regarding the major attractions of this country and what all places to visit. Cairo the capital city of Egypt is a leading country in the world.

Egypt has a traditional culture which is a worth knowing fact about the country. Egypt has old tombs and pyramids which reflect the great ancient history and are a symbol of this civilized country. The geographical scenes include the Nile River in the middle, Red Sea from the east and the vast Mediterranean Sea from North. Due to these rivers and sea Egypt being a desert area also has many beaches which are watered by them. The beautiful neat and tidy beaches are the main attractions for the tourists and therefore Egypt is now a royal tourist destination in the whole world. There are many shopping markets, museums, parks and other places worthy for sightseeing.

Egypt travel guide makes you aware of the famous pyramids and tombs, other architectural features, beaches, hotels, restaurants and prepare you for your next trip.  Coming to pyramids and tombs, the famous pyramids of Giza is the foremost thing to see. The pyramids of Giza are blended by three pyramids that are pyramid of Khufu, Pyramid of Menkaura and the Pyramid of Kafhre. All the pyramids have an antique structure and depict the great history of Egypt.

The country of Egypt is rich in museums and there are around 30 museums in sole Egypt and the popular ones are the National Egyptian Museum, the Islamic and the Coptic museum, Luxor museum and the Ismalia museum. Other than museums there are many churches and temples in Egypt like the Luxor and Karnak temple throwing light towards the gods and deities in Egypt.

Now this Egypt travel guide will take you to the beautiful beaches of Egypt and they are Alexandria beach, Cleopatra’s beach in Marsa Matruh and Hurghada beach etc. In the capital city Cairo, there are many hotels for accommodation like Holiday Inn, City Stairs Hotel, and Hotel Jesolo Grand in Luxor that are famous and classy hotels.

This Egypt travel guide refers to all the relevant information regarding your visit and stays in Egypt and is very useful to everyone.

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Notre Dame 2


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Rosácea sul da Notre Dame. Paris, França.

South rose window in the Notre Dame church. Paris, France.

Beijing, a metropolis in northern China, is the capital of the People’s Republic of China.

The guides are full of essential hints on where to go, things to see, Beijing’s Museums, shopping mall and flea markets, quality places reasonably priced where to eat or sip a famous Pilsner, clubs and discos, budget hostels and cheap hotel deals to book, emergency numbers and more.

It was formerly known in English as Peking. Beijing is also one of the four municipalities of the People’s Republic of China, which are equivalent to provinces in China’s administrative structure.

Flashbooking is a growing cheap hostel Beijing and hotels directory specializing in budget accommodation for independent travellers, students, adventurous backpackers, international volunteers, families and all the ones that travel on a budget.

Beijing Municipality borders Hebei Province to the north, west, south, and for a small section in the east, and Tianjin Municipality to the southeast.

Flashbooking accommodation database is easily available online and comes completed with all relevant information about youth hostel and hotel location and map, description, services, hostel contacts, customer ratings, six pictures and updated prices inclusive of taxes and services together with instant real availability.

Beijing is China’s second largest city in terms of population, after Shanghai. It is a major transportation hub, with dozens of railways, roads and expressways passing through the city.

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It is also the focal point of many international flights to China. Beijing is recognized as the political, educational, and cultural center of the People’s Republic of China, while Shanghai and Hong Kong predominate in economic fields.

For this and other reasons Flashbooking is becoming a recognized source of information and services for who loves creating a trip by him/herself and book bed nights securely online. In fact, thanks to a secure server certified SSL provided by Thawte (the global certificate authority) Flashbooking is able to guarantee instantly confirmed and secure online reservations.

Travellers have free access to the updated list of Europe hostels and budget hotels, North and South America hostels, Caribbean and Central America hostels as well as for Asia cheap accommodations, Oceania youth hostels and Africa hostels. Flashbooking’s happy travellers can book their rooms and beds not only in cheap hotels or youth hostels but also consider other budget accommodations inbed and breakfast Beijing, Guesthouses, Campsites, apartments, farm houses and much more.

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In general, these guides have been written for giving the essential information about the most visited cities in the world and in particular for any traveller or first-time visitor. For a short visit, a week-end, a city break, these free pocket guides are useful printable and downloadable tools available onlin

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Few are the travel websites which are honestly aimed at really informing travellers about the country or city they are visiting, the sites and attractions that make the

country so popular with tourists, and the things one should or could do while visiting.

And this should come as no surprise to anybody who is in the industry. Advertising is what generates sales and keeps the websites going so where do you strike a balance?

Where do you draw the line and give the prospective traveller a real taste of the country he is planning to visit whilst remaining truly honest?

On the other hand, why should the tourist be influenced as to where to go and what to do according to what the highest paying advertisers would like?

The travel guide websites 101malta and 101dublin are a far cry from the average sites which are primarily aimed at generating revenue without giving a candid picture of the location itself.

Each website has more than 100 pages spilt under four categories: things to do, things to try, things to see and things to eat. And here you are truly regaled by what the country really has to offer the potential tourist. Both 101websites have crawled, clicked and looked into every nook and cranny to bring you a straightforward, raw guide about the place.

For example, 101Malta invites travellers to delve into the mystery of the ancient civilizations that lived on this tiny Mediterranean Island by visiting the various Neolithic temples, which actually pre-date both the Pyramids of Egypt and Stonehenge.

Written with a flair that appeals to all and sundry, each page is dedicated to a particular site, attraction or events worth doing while on holiday on the island. 101Malta goes one step further than most other websites dishing out genuine, blunt, no-nonsense advice to travellers intending to visit the Maltese Islands.

Malta’s rich history is evident in every corner of each street, not only by the Neolithic treasures but also by the various influences left by its former conquerors, which included the Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Sicilians, the Knights of St John, the French, and last but not least, the British.

From the majestic St John’s Co-Cathedral to the Forts built by the British to repel attacks during World War II, 101Malta gives a direct view of these majestic buildings and why the Capital City Valletta was paid homage by being declared a World Heritage Site.

The Dublin Travel Guide – 101Dublin – gives the same honest view of where you should go and what you should do when on holiday in Dublin. Everyone’s got the same misconception about Dublin, that it’s all about the beer and many fail to make good use of their holiday.

If you are the type to enjoy history and culture, 101Dublin has a page dedicated to each location which it believes are definitely worth a visit – from St Patrick’s Cathedral to Dublin Writer’s Museum to a look around Trinity College.

Each page is neatly designed, with a brief yet concise explanation of the city’s major highlights, culinary delights as well as any traditions or customs to look out for, which, when thrown in all together is what makes travel such an eye-opening experience.

Travel is about embracing cultures and getting to know the nitty gritty of the place. Both 101travel guides embody this belief in an easy to use and light hearted manner making booking your trip that bit more exciting.

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Praia do Leão / Leão beach


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Praia do Leão em Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brasil.

Lion beach in Fernando de Noronha, Pernambuco, Brazil.

In the current day and age it is very easy to access information about anything. As regards to world travel, when you decide to go on a world holiday you need not worry about finding information about a particular place as it is possible to acquire all the possible information online via the internet. Let me assure you the information is authentic as the reliability of the stuff can always be cross-verified via the other thousands of websites containing information about the same place.

The online travel guides provides you with quick information and the best part is you can check the reliability of stuff on a website as there will be other websites as well, which provide similar information. You also save a lot of time and your decision making process is quite quick, thanks to these Online Travel Guides. .

Let’s go through the top 5 destinations as listed on the various Online Travel Guides. .

Paris: Paris is the romance capital of the world, besides being the capital city of France. Paris has some wonderful landmarks and honeymooners from around the world visit this city in huge numbers. As regards to the one place which defines the city, the Eiffel Tower is probably the most frequently visited places in the entire world and without a shadow of a doubt the pride of Paris and France. .

Rome: Rome is the capital city of Italy. The city is rich in history and boasts of some wonderful churches and museums, which only take us back in time and tell us about the glorious past of this wonderful city. The city also boasts of a vibrant night culture as well, hence the sunset is only the beginning of the day for the die hard party freaks. .

Hawaii: Hawaii boasts of the best unspoiled beaches on the entire planet. Hawaii is all about some of best islands with spectacular resorts and crystal clear blue waters. Hawaii is the best possible place where the sun, the sea and the sand meet. In recent times, the Maui Island has hosted huge crowds owing to the fact of some breathtaking waterfalls in the region besides the stunning volcanoes as well. .

Las Vegas, Nevada: The city of Las Vegas is the headquarters of the US state of Nevada. Las Vegas is known throughout the world as the “Sin City.” Alternatively, it is also referred to as the “largest adult playground” in the whole world. You may be of the opinion that the city is all about casinos and gambling, however that’s not the case with Las Vegas anymore as the present day sees facilities like family-friendly hotels and other family activities as well. .

The Caribbean Islands: If you are looking towards dancing on the beach with reggae beats in the background, then you need to visit the white sandy beaches of the Caribbean Islands. Let me assure you will not find such sites in any other part of the globe. .

Some of the islands, which need to be visited, are Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and the Lesser Antilles.

Those were the top 5 destinations as listed on the Online Travel Guides. Similar to these descriptions, there are thousands of other places listed on the internet and you are provided all the stuff required, be it the approximate cost of your trip to the best time of the year for your visit.

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People love to travel from place to place for different reasons like work, vacation, study and leisure. But nowadays, traveling around the world is very risky. There are lots of global phenomenons happening around the globe. So, it is advisable that prior from traveling, you must first look at the travel information guide. You don’t need to search for government travel advisories to do this. All you have to do is search for world travel information guide from the Internet.

World travel information is very important not just for your own safety but also to avoid disappointment once you are there. This also contains information where you can find information to cheap flights, hotel accommodations and travel tips. In addition, with the variety of online resources you can surely find lots of choice that will suit your choice of travel.

With the present of Internet, travel guide online is made possible. This online travel guide makes it easier to look for places and have background prior to vacation planning. World Wide Web access makes it possible to see if the place we want to go is really enjoyable place to stay with. In addition, there is no hustle in getting all the information you need.

Likewise, world travel guide online gives you a quick look around the globe. If you want to travel from different part of the world, all you have to do is to look for the references given by various online resources. Getting information around the world is made easy through this online guide. You will not just have up-to-date information, you can also choose different package tour.

Promos are very common in many online travel guides. There are considerably cheap flights that you can avail. Just take a look for the travel tips regarding what time is perfect for traveling to avail cheap flights. If you really want to get less expense from traveling, be sure to schedule flights according to their tips. Usually, the best time to avail cheap flight is during early in the morning, mid of the afternoon and late in the evening.

Aside from different flight promos, there are also varieties of travel agencies that offer hotels and accommodations depending on your destination. You can choose from luxurious hotels to the least that you prefer. Through online travel guide, you can really afford to choose what fits for your budget. Most of the agencies offering are usually in bundle or in package. Common options are three days and three nights-accommodations. It is a lot cheaper to have longer days to stay to maximize the value of your money.

Ended, choosing the right place for your vacation is not that hard, it’s a hassle free. Don’t waste your time by going to different travel agencies just to get some information of the place where you want to spend your vacation. Simply seat in front of the computer and start browsing the internet. You can have lot of information with less time, less effort. Not just you can save time from searching; you can also save money for your dream vacation.

World’s Largest Pumpkin


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I’m sure Roland, MB is not the only town in the world to claim ownership of the World’s Largest Pumpkin, but certainly theirs has a longer shelf life than the non-fiberglass variety.

If you are looking to find broadband quality online videos and video pod casts about good holiday destinations and world travel on the internet for free, then please read our free guide below which will save you time searching on the web and will give you some great websites to investigate further.

My first recommendation for free online videos which you can watch at broadband quality about world travel is Travelago which you can find at http://www.travelago.com They have a massive selection of free online videos about good holiday destinations around the world. Their videos cover a wide range of topics about each destination including restaurants, hotels and other accommodation, tours, sightseeing, events, activities, attractions and even cruises, so you will have lots of cool information before you travel to your chosen destination.

My second recommendation for you travel lovers is the Travel Channel which you can find if you point your browser at http://www.travelchannel.co.uk The Travel Channel have loads of free online videos about world travel destinations for you to enjoy and learn from. As well as the travel videos, they also have lots of other travel related content such as competitions for you to enter, travel articles, travel news and events, so there is bound to be something of interest to you on this site.

A good website for free travel video podcasts is Estelle TV which you can find at http://www.estelle.tv
This site is well designed and is packed with useful travel destination information which is presented along side each video pod cast. The kind of destination information provided includes the history of the destination, its historical population, geography information and statistics, detailed demographics, attractions and other interesting features. This site covers travel destinations all around the world and will keep you entertained for hours.

One more recommendation for watching great travel videos for free is the Turn Here website which can be found at http://www.turnhere.com This site is really cool and has hundreds of free online videos about interesting places around the world for you to peruse, it also very well designed and easy to use. If you are into making your own videos, you can become a Turn Here film maker by producing your own travel destination video and then submitting it to them online, after which your video may end up being displayed on their website. Well that is all my recommendations, hope you have fun on your travels!

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A torre Eiffel 1 / The Eiffel Tower 1


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A torre Eiffel. Paris, França

The Eiffel tower. Paris, France..

Are you planning to visit the Europe and other countries at a cheap rate? Then you can opt for cheap holiday packages in which you will not miss out any important destinations and also best tourists spots. Everything is cheaper and affordable rates. Such cheap packages can be offered not only for Indian destinations but also for global destinations. The travel agents provide all such facilities that are required for travelers. World travel guide is also available where all the details about the locations and other details like where to stay, what to see, where to shop etc., will be mentioned which will be very helpful for al touring people. That too while going in for a world tour, such World travel guide will be very useful for al travelers.

There are lot of tourists attractions online available. You can look into different deals and opt for the best suited deal among the various tourists attractions online. There are few best spots mentioned in tourist’s attractions online like Fuerteventura, Spain the most important tourist destination and it is an island. This location is very famous for surfing, Ululate, Indonesia is a small village and it provides lot of water games, Surfer’s paradise, Australia, it is also best place for surfing and few other best spots like this are mentioned in this tourists attractions online.

World tourism guide is nothing but taking the tourists or informing the tourists about the places that they have not visited or heard about any such places. The guide should consists of entire details about that particular place and also should mention all the historic events that took place and also should contain the details like why that place is famous for. The World tourism guide should consists of all famous and historic places in the world. Also the other details like staying, food and other details that are important for a travel should also be clearly mentioned in the World tourism guide. Only then it will be very helpful to travelers who are traveling world wide.

Daily Disney – Its A Small World – China


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I love vivid colors, so the fact that this ride is so colorful makes it a perfect fit for me for photographing. That coupled with the fact that my 5 and 8 year old girls love this attraction makes it a must see every trip for our family…

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It’s A Small World
Fantasyland
Magic Kingdom
Walt Disney World Resort
Bay Lake, Florida
June, 2009

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Nowadays, in this highly advanced world, all of us love to go and visit new places in the world. Therefore, for this we always try to find out new place and a want to go to visit it as soon as possible. There are several informative sources are available around us in the form of tourist guide books, world travel magazines, journals and of-course the latest technology Internet medium. Internet medium is one of the fastest, easiest and effective medium that allows people to get any information about any ting even while sitting and home or other part of the country.

Similarly, getting world travel information through this online medium is also efficient and effective. This medium allows people of all over the world, is to get information before visiting any country, city or state of the world. In this medium people will find countless number of websites, blog and portal etc. All of them are especially helpful when planning a vacation as so many destinations are offering everything and it is hard to differentiate between the bad and good and the downright terrible.

However, these were basically created so that people could literally go and view every country, and see what the experience in that country. These world travel sites were also includes map of particular country, state or city that helps the people to easily explore their new visiting country without any disappointment. There are especially helpful when you have no idea of where to start planning your vacation!

Well, these world travel information sites offer information in the form of articles, contents, reviews of others, and many more that helps people to find the vacation destination of their dreams and fulfills all their needs. These sites also offer a forum for users so you can speak directly to people who have already experienced the vacation you may just be taking or planning for your needs.