Posted on: 21 February, 2005
Author: Robin Shortt
TentSpare tent stakesSleeping BagsGround pad or air mattressStove and fuelLantern and fuelFlashlight and spare bulb and batteriesCooksetDutch oven or Reflector ovenIf taking a reflector oven- cake pan... TentSpare tent stakesSleeping BagsGround pad or air mattressStove and fuelLantern and fuelFlashlight and spare bulb and batteriesCooksetDutch oven or Reflector ovenIf taking a reflector oven- cake pans, pie plates, muffin tinsGriddle or frying pansToasterPot holderCan openerCooking utensils- spatula, large spoon, forkMixing bowlsDishpanDish cloth and towels, Dish SoapPlates, cups, knives , forks, spoonsRepair kitRopeFirst Aid KitMatchesPocket knifeSawMoisture proof bagsAluminum foilFood suppliesINDIVIDUAL GEARWater bottleToiletriesSoapTowelInsect RepellantHatRain gear-jacket and pants or ponchoSocksShirts- Cotton and woolSturdy shoes or...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 19 February, 2005
Author: Suzanne Whitby
Home of the hundred-mile smile. That was the name of a portrait I found painted by Stephen Bennett. It was a glorious painting, quite captivating. A young woman from Botswana, her skin luxuriously dark, smiles disarmingly at the photographer who captures her. Mr Bennett has super-imposed streaks of colour over her, not disguising her but enhancing her. Every shadow ripples with colour. Her smile hardly seems static, her eyes are alive. The moment I saw the painting, I knew that it symbolised home for me. Although the smiling woman in the painting was from Botswana and I am from South...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 14 February, 2005
Author: Steven N. Ng
Ancient Egyptian mummies have long sparked our imaginations, starring in countless horror films and novels. But what are they? How were they made? Why were they made? That's the mystery of the mummy. The Egyptian mummification process is basically a means of preserving a dead body. Without preservation, a body will decompose, leaving only the bones. The Egyptian mummification process therefore prevents a body from decomposing, allowing the deceased to resemble what he looked like when he was still alive.THE FINAL JUDGMENTTo the ancient Egyptians, a person is composed of 6 different parts: his body, ba (personality or character), ka...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 08 February, 2005
Author: Iulia Pascanu
The towers of the legendary Desert Inn in Las Vegas (nine-story each) were imploded on November 17, 2004, in order to make room for a new construction in the "Wynn Las Vegas" project, initially planned to span over 20 acres of land. Nostalgically described as "another chapter in Las Vegas' history that is being closed beneath a cloud of dust" by Las Vegas Review Journal, the name of Desert Inn stands now by the side of other famous & former Las Vegas resorts like The Dunes, Hacienda or Sands. Entitled "Encore at Wynn Las Vegas", the new 61 story hotel...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 03 February, 2005
Author: Debra Illingworth Greene - WisconsinGuide Magazine
Indoor ... make for great family getaways in the dead of ... winter. The humidity alone will ... you to the tropics, and the kids will wear ... out in the water. Of course, f Indoor waterparks make for great family getaways in the dead of Wisconsin winter. The humidity alone will transport you to the tropics, and the kids will wear themselves out in the water. Of course, families come to the Great Wolf Lodge in Wisconsin Dells for the 42,000 square feet of waterpark action, but a visit here wont leave you all wet theres so much...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 February, 2005
Author: Marc A. De Jong
... is not as big and famous as Paris, London or New York. Still it is regarded as one of the most ... capitals in the world. The Swedish city captures the heart of every ... Stockholm is not as big and famous as Paris, London or New York. Still it is regarded as one of the most beautiful capitals in the world. The Swedish city captures the heart of every visitor.Arriving in Stockholm is already something special. From your plane you will see the water, the immense green areas, the fourteen islands with the colorful buildings that make up...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 28 January, 2005
Author: Ruth Lutnick
You, your husband and two children, ages 10 and 13 are going on a long-anticipatedby youtrip to London and Paris. You and your husband have been there before and loved it so much that you simply must show your children those famous places and mind-opening culture palaces. Your children are not so thrilled. In fact, the 13-year-old, a girl, has asked if she could stay with her best friend while you and her whiny younger brother go to Europe without her.How do you turn the scenario around? How do you detoxify the inevitable, Are we there yet? Here are ten...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 06 January, 2005
Author: Lori Wilkerson
Your Hawaii Vacation Five Islands, Infinite ... vacation packages give you more ... than any other type of tropical beach vacation around. With five islands to choose from, each Your Hawaii Vacation Five Islands, Infinite VarietyHawaiian vacation packages give you more flexibility than any other type of tropical beach vacation around. With five islands to choose from, each with its own distinct personality and amenities, you can plan a Hawaiian vacation that suits you perfectly no matter what youre looking for.And with no worries about passports, exchange rates or import taxes on souvenirs, its a surprisingly cheap way...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 31 December, 2004
Author: Benjamin Bicais
The annual life cycle of ... ... is ... ... to begin in the Fall ... after the previous year's harvest. During this time, vines lose their leaves and begin to go dorm The annual life cycle of California Vineyards is generally considered to begin in the Fall immediately after the previous year's harvest. During this time, vines lose their leaves and begin to go dormant.The vineyard manager's primary concerns are pruning the vines and ensuring that they are protected from cold temperatures. Nature helps with the second objective.Sap from the vine drips towards the roots and creates a natural...
Continue ReadingPosted on: 02 December, 2004
Author: Roozbeh Gazdar
So there are ... and ... each offering their distinct USPs. Hot ... that draw tourists seeking an ... to carry home a trophy to ... a battery of travel So there are destinations and destinations, each offering their distinct USPs. Hot attractions that draw tourists seeking an experience to carry home a trophy to substantiate a battery of travel yarns. But in this craze for acquiring the best seller, our jetsetter often overlooks the finer details colours that give a place meaning and significance. After all isnt the great thing about travel, the joy of savouring...
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