tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30518698951753930002024-03-21T19:18:46.178+00:00King of travelling - travel tips for best vacationsЦерковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-86373405554506082662008-11-13T01:30:00.000+00:002011-06-07T18:54:42.695+01:00Croatia Sv. Ivan na Pucini lighthouseSv. Ivan lighthouse, built in 1853, is located on the most distant islet of the small archipelago in front of Rovinj. This islet is actually a 70 x 50 meter rock with a relatively easily accessible shore and shallow waters, which makes Sv. Ivan an ideal destination for families with children that would like to spend a Robinson Crusoe type of holiday.<br />
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The 23 m high lighthouse tower offers fabulous views, while there are two four-bed apartments in the lighthouse building. The islet has a berth where smaller boats can be pulled out with the help of a hoist. Due to splendid underwater sites and numerous species of fish, this destination is very popular for those looking to get away from the everyday rut, as well as for those that like to go fishing and diving.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-39196180138454534032008-11-13T01:27:00.000+00:002011-06-07T18:54:44.636+01:00Croatia Rt Zub lighthouseThe lighthouse Rt Zub (cape tooth) was built in 1872 on the Lanterna peninsula. It is equally distant (13 km) from Porec in the South and Novigrad in the North. Peninsula Lanterna lies between two bays, Tarska and Lunga, both famous for their children friendly stone pebble beaches. The lighthouse is directly accessible by car and has a parking lot for guests' vehicles right beside it.<br />
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The lighthouse is a stone building covered by lush flora situated some 10 meters from the sea. It contains a single apartment designed for 6 people. The lighthouse has a ground floor and a first floor and is surrounded by a fenced yard. Due to the automatization of the light signalization, there is no light keeper in the facility, which is completely at guests' disposal.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-72297145386530394572008-11-13T01:25:00.000+00:002011-06-07T18:54:49.628+01:00Croatia Savudrija lighthouseSavudrija is the oldest lighthouse on the Adriatic, built in 1818. It is also the most northern Croatian lighthouse, situated right next to Slovenian border and only 56 km south of Italian town Trieste.<br />
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Closest tourist center and famous destination for tennis lovers - Umag, is situated only 9 km away. The lighthouse also has a good traffic connection with the surrounding area. Its light signal can be seen from up to 17 NM or 32 kilometers distance, its building is 36 meters tall and there is a keeper living inside it.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-9588301440824795982008-11-13T01:12:00.000+00:002011-06-07T18:54:52.044+01:00Soca FairylandThis summer’s movie blockbuster has been well travelled before it even reaches the screen.<br />
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Like its predecessor The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe (and The Lord Of The Rings trilogy), The Chronicles Of Narnia: Prince Caspian was filmed partly in New Zealand for its magnificent scenery, but the final battle scene takes place in a remote but wonderful valley closer to hand, beside a river of otherworldly blue, the Soca in Slovenia. <br />
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Hopefully, the resulting film has managed to capture some of the Soca’s magic.<br />
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Even if it hasn’t, you can always go see yourself.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-71854911158623885622008-10-13T01:37:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:54:03.458+01:00Croatia Sveti Petar lighthouseSv. Petar lighthouse was built in 1884 on the peninsula of the same name that is placed at the entrance to the town of Makarska, in the vicinity of one of the most beautiful beaches on the Adriatic. The lighthouse is a 20 minute walk from the center of Makarska and is 85 km from Split Airport. An asphalt road leads to the lighthouse.<br />
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The lighthouse is a stone, ground-floor building surrounded by a terrace. There is one five-bed apartment in the lighthouse. The peninsula itself is a forest park. The town of Makarska is one of the best known tourist destinations on the Adriatic and, apart from its beaches, offers many sports activities.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-35334260726881587522008-10-13T01:35:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:54:05.785+01:00Croatia Prisnjak lighthouseThe islet of Prisnjak is only some 300 m from the western coast of the island of Murter. In 1886, a lighthouse was built on the islet in order to make it easier for captains to navigate in the Murter archipelago.<br />
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The surrounding waters are very rich in fish, while the lighthouse building is only 15 m away from the beach and the docking place. Prisnjak, lined with stone walls and pine woods, is the most beautiful islet in the Murter archipelago. There is one large apartment and a spacious stone terrace in the lighthouse. It is surrounded by pine trees and is ideal for an active holiday.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-8002847365272767762008-10-13T01:34:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:54:11.169+01:00Croatia Veli Rat lighthouseThe lighthouse was built in 1849 on the southwestern cape of the island of Dugi otok, 35 km west of the city of Zadar. The villages of Veli Rat, Verunic and Polje are 3 km away, while the ferry port in Bribinj is 20 km away.<br />
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The lighthouse, surrounded by pine trees, beautiful bays and pebble beaches, is considered one of the most beautiful on the Adriatic. Veli Rat offers an unforgettable experience - splendid views from the 40 m high lighthouse tower.<br />
The lighthouse has one four-bed and one three-bed apartment and can be reached by car.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-83978871053342868512008-10-13T01:31:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:54:16.039+01:00Croatia Porer lighthousePorer lighthouse was built in 1833 on the islet of the same name, southwest of Istria's southernmost cape. The islet is an 80 m cliff, 2.5 km from the mainland and the place of Premantura.<br />
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The 35 m lighthouse tower is central with regards to the rest of the stone building. There are many beautiful bays and islets in the vicinity of Porer. The islet itself has three smaller berths. The stone edifice is a ground-floor building with a concrete yard and has two four-bed apartments.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-21424312797780445242008-09-13T04:19:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:53:27.875+01:00Poem Mountain - Halong Bay VietnamPoem Mountain stands over the city of Hon Gai. On his visit to Ha Long, King Le Thanh Tong (15th century) wrote a poem glorifying Ha Long's beauty. This poem is carved on a stele on Nui Truyen Dang which was later renamed Nui Bai Tho or Poem Mountain. <br />
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The King was a poet and the person responsible for forming the group of intellectuals, Tao Dan Nhi Thap Bat Tu, or Tao Dan twenty-eight scholars.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-5788030112882344142008-09-13T03:59:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:53:31.792+01:00Hang Luon - Halong Bay VietnamLike Ao tien, Hang Luon is in the middle of rock formations the center of which is an open area where the water is clear and calm. There is also a sandy beach. <br />
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However, Hang luon's opening is substantially bigger than the opening of Ao Tien. Depending on the tide, a large boat can go through the tunnel.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-87542941393089760292008-09-13T03:58:00.001+01:002011-06-07T18:53:37.942+01:00Ao Tien - Halong Bay VietnamAo Tien or Pond of the Nymphs, was named by the locals because it was rumored this is where the nymphs gathered to take a bath. The limestone walls surrounds this part of the ocean creating a natural pond in the middle of the bay. Ao Tien is located in an island with a lagoon-like setting, surrounded by limestone walls, accessible only by small row boats and only in low tides. <br />
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During high tide, the water rise to cover the opening and keep the water here clean. The water in Ao Tien is only chest deep and very warm. During low tide visitors can disembark from the bigger boat and use a row boat to enter Ao Tien. Some visitors even swim through the opening without using a boat. Many tourists use Ao Tien as a place to sunbathe and wade.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-48086754414502622462008-09-13T03:58:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:53:34.111+01:00Dong Hang Hanh - Halong Bay VietnamDong Hang Hanh tunnels through mount Quang Hanh 9 km from the township of Cam Pha. The tunnel and cave is approximately 2 km in length.<br />
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To visit this cave the visitors must take a small row boat to access the entrance. On the way the rower must maneuver through a variety of rock formation often so narrow that only one boat can fit through at a time.<br />
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The air in the tunnel is several degrees cooler than the air outside. As one proceed deeper into the cave, the surroundings become more mystifying as the rocky walls take different shapes, sizes, and hues. Hang Hanh contains many formations. One formation takes the form of a drum (for water) called Ang gao. One looks like a temple with millions of diamond-like crystals as its outer layer. There are several columns of rocks that look like remnants of buildings from some ancient world. These monoliths are several stories high. Theres also a formation of a natural amphitheater in the middle of the water with smaller formations in place as the audience.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-44969719762614271982008-09-13T03:57:00.000+01:002011-06-07T18:53:41.436+01:00Cave of Awe (Hang Sung Sot)Sung Sot cave is on the same island with Trinh Nu cave. The path to Sung Sot is quite steep and is lined with shady trees. The cave has 2 chambers. The outer chamber is square and is often referred to as the waiting room. The cave's ceiling is approximately 30 m high. The walls are almost perfectly smooth as if it was built by man. The walls generate a variety of colors that blend with the setting of the area.<br />
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The path to the inner chamber is approximately 3m wide. The inner chamber is known as the serene castle. The formations in the chamber take the form of sentries conversing with one another, animals in varying poses etc. In the middle of the chamber stands a formation which resembles a general surveying his troops.<br />
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There is a side entrance which is approximately 6m in height. The light reflected from the moving water outside causes the formations inside the chamber to seemingly come alive. According to the locals, this was the reason the cave was named Sung Sot, from the awe-stricken reaction of the visitors to the cave.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-78608169227847746482008-08-13T05:01:00.000+01:002008-08-13T05:05:58.767+01:00Best 5 historical places in ItalyItaly… a country so rich in culture, art and history that it's hard to narrow down its highlights. The number of books on the subject shows just how fascinating the area is to so many tourists with a yen for historical discovery, and this article could in fact be several tomes in length. For brevity, I have picked out the very best Italy has to offer – if you only visit 5 historical places in Italy, these should be them. Unfortunately, they're not within easy reach of each other, so you may have to book several luxury resorts in Italy if you wish to tackle them all in one go!<br /><br /><ul><li>1. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/basilica-di-san-miniato-al-monte.html">Basilica di San Miniato al Monte</a></li><br /><li>2. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/duomo-di-milano-italy.html">Duomo di Milano</a></li><br /><li>3. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/vatican-city-italy.html">The Vatican City</a></li><br /><li>4. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/ruins-of-pompeii-italy.html">The Ruins of Pompeii</a></li><br /><li>5. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/coliseum-italy.html">The Coliseum</a></li></ul>Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-37236197695087218582008-08-13T04:59:00.004+01:002009-11-04T13:38:47.400+00:00The Coliseum - ItalyRome's Coliseum is another one for those interested in ancient history – but even those who aren't can't fail to be impressed by the structure! Standing 165 feet tall and measuring 600 feet long, this legendary historical place in Italy held up to 50,000 screaming spectators for blood soaked fights to amuse the gathered crowds – which would include the emperors of the time.<br /><br /><img width="400" src="http://www.dailyventure.com/400x300/rome_coliseum.jpg" border="0" alt="The Coliseum - Italy" /><br /><br /><img width="400" src="http://ranger.uta.edu/~gdas/websitepages/photos_personal/rome_coliseum.JPG" border="0" alt="The Coliseum Italy" /><br />Although the fighters in the ancient ring were typically trained gladiators or convicted prisoners of war, you would occasionally get glory hunting members of the public wanting to try their luck – though, more often than not they overestimated their skills and suffered the ultimate consequences for their bravery...Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-60122947312417525172008-08-13T04:56:00.002+01:002008-08-13T04:58:59.057+01:00The Ruins of Pompeii - ItalyOver the last 200 years, the ruins of Pompeii have been successfully excavated to reveal an incredibly preserved city that was lost to Mount Vesuvius' eruption in 79 A.D. <br /><br /><img width="400" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/165/372186605_b5eae294a9_b.jpg" border="0" alt="The Ruins of Pompeii - Italy" /><br /><br /><img width="400" src="http://static.flickr.com/74/199825971_2a6133cff7_b.jpg" border="0" alt="The Ruins of Pompeii Italy" /><br />Having lain in ash for 1700 years, wandering round the ruins is a haunting, yet fascinating experience and something that everyone with an interest in ancient history. As the ruins cover such a large area, this may not be one historical place in Italy that you can see in within a single day.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-61078416141385326322008-08-13T04:53:00.002+01:002008-08-13T04:56:16.589+01:00The Vatican City - ItalyThe smallest independent country in the world warrants its own place as an historical sight in Italy. With a population of just 932, the holy city still manages to never feel empty thanks to the seemingly constant influx of tourists and Catholics eager to see the Pope. <br /><br /><img width="400" src="http://www.neatorama.com/images/2007-01/vatican-city.jpg" border="0" alt="The Vatican City - Italy" /><br />In terms of historic value, the place oozes it – from the medieval walls to the city to the Sistine Chapel and its famous ceiling painting to the seemingly endless stream of museums, the Vatican City should be on every historical tourist's Italy hit-list.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-72043488454328167532008-08-13T04:51:00.002+01:002008-08-13T04:53:31.165+01:00Duomo di Milano - ItalyOne of the world's largest Cathedrals, the Duomo di Milano is a magnificent structure that really makes an impression from the second you first see it. <br /><br /><img src="http://www.hotelfree.it/itinerari_Lombardia/img/duomo_di_milano.jpg" border="0" alt="Duomo di Milano - Italy" /><br />Work building it began in the 14th century, and continued all the way up to the 19th – in a way, it is still unfinished as work continues to be performed upon it. Its spire reaches 349 feet, and it has a capacity of 40,000 – if you're used to seeing local parish churches, this is a real eye-opener!Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-9054245897379917072008-08-13T04:38:00.003+01:002008-08-13T04:49:31.287+01:00Basilica di San Miniato al MonteWhen it comes to Florence, it's hard to narrow down the spot which captures the very essence of the history, but for me the Basilica di San Miniato al Monte is as close as you can get. <br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3168/2583841763_bf76c99669.jpg?v=0" alt="Italy Basilica di San Miniato al Monte" border="0" /><br />Construction on this beautiful church was begun in 1013 in the name of St. Miniato – an Armenian Prince beheaded for being a Christian. Legend has it that after being thrown to the beasts in the Amphitheater, a panther refused to eat him. When beheaded by the emperor, Miniato is alleged to have physically carried his head up the hill of Mount Fiorentinus to his hermitage, which later became the site of the church. Whether or not you believe the legend attached to it or not, there is no doubt that the Italian historical sight is truly beautiful, and it is one of the most tranquil places in Italy, let alone Florence.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-55688008643710930832008-08-13T04:35:00.000+01:002008-08-13T04:50:04.155+01:00Halong Bay VietnamHa Long Bay - means "Bay of the Descending Dragon" in the Vietnamese language.<br />The bay consists of a dense cluster of 3000 limestone monolithic islands, each topped with thick jungle vegetation, which rise spectacularly from the ocean. Several of the islands are hollow, with enormous caves. Hang Dau Go (Wooden stakes Cave) is the largest grotto in the Halong area. French tourists visited in the late 19th century, and named the cave Grotte des Merveilles. Its three large chambers contain large numerous stalactites and stalagmites (as well as 19th century French graffiti).<br /><br /><center><img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay12_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay pics" height="60" width="70" /> <img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay11_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay vietnam" height="60" width="70" /> <img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay10_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay photo" height="60" width="70" /><br /><img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay08_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay photos" height="60" width="70" /> <img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay07_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay gallery" height="60" width="70" /> <img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay06_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay image" height="60" width="70" /><br /><img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay05_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay" height="60" width="70" /> <img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay04_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay jorney" height="60" width="70" /> <img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/Halong_Bay03_640x480.jpg" alt="halong bay vacation" height="60" width="70" /><center><br />Some of the islands support floating villages of fishermen, who ply the shallow waters for 200 species of fish and 450 different kinds of mollusks. Many of the islands have acquired their names as a result of interpretation of their unusual shapes: such names include Voi Islet (elephant), Ga Choi Islet (fighting cock), and Mai Nha Islet (roof). 989 of the islands have been given names. Birds and animals including bantams, antelopes, monkeys, and iguanas also live on some of the islands.<br /><ul><li>1. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/hang-trinh-nu-virgin-cave.html">Hang Trinh Nu (Virgin Cave)</a></li><br /><li>2. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/pelican-cave-hang-bo-nau.html">Pelican Cave (Hang Bo Nau)</a></li><br /><li>3. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/cave-of-awe-hang-sung-sot.html">Cave of Awe (Hang Sung Sot)</a></li><br /><li>4. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/dong-hang-hanh.html">Dong Hang Hanh</a></li><br /><li>5. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/ao-tien.html">Ao Tien</a></li><br /><li>6. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/hang-luon-halong-bay-vietnam.html">Hang Luon</a></li><br /><li>7. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/tuan-chau-halong-bay-vietnam.html">Tuan Chau</a></li><br /><li>8. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/poem-mountain-halong-bay-vietnam.html">Poem Mountain</a></li></ul><br />Halong Bay Vietnam video:<br /><br /><center><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/KlH8rgZiI0E&color1=11645361&color2=13619151&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/KlH8rgZiI0E&color1=11645361&color2=13619151&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" height="344" width="425"></embed></object></center></center></center>Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-29200297339249790152008-08-13T04:18:00.000+01:002008-08-13T04:19:19.408+01:00Tuan Chau - Halong Bay VietnamTuan Chau island or Sentinel Chau Island is 3 km west of Dau Go cave. The island is approximately 3 km2. This island is inhabited by people. The nurturing hands of humans have turned this island into a fertile farm producing vegetables and fruits for the outlying mining and fishing villages of Ha Long Bay.<br /><br />According to the inhabitants, Tuan Chau is a derivative of two words. Before the revolutionary war, each island was under the surveillance of an officer. Each was in charge of a group of sentinels assigned to keep security for one island in the bay. There were several of such officers assigned to Ha Long. The Vietnamese words, linh tuan means sentinel(s) and tri Chau means mandarin (officer) Chau, hence the combination of the two words means Tuan Chau or Sentinel Chau.<br /><br />There is a bamboo hut on the island that has became a shrine, since it was rumored that this place was favored by Ho Chi Minh when he visited Ha Long. The hut is maintained and kept by the people of the island. Today visitors to the island can visit the hut as if it was a historical monument.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-46328775127101339602008-08-13T03:53:00.000+01:002008-08-13T03:56:41.202+01:00Pelican Cave (Hang Bo Nau)Unlike Dau Go cave, Bo Nau cave is not as deep and large. Looking out from the cave the visitor can enjoy the scenic beauty of Ha Long. The clear blue water with rocky formations rising forms a picturesque setting. Bo Nau is a compound word derived from two words, bo cau meaning pigeon and nau meaning brown. Bo Nau literally means brown pigeon. For some reason, many foreign translations refer to this cave as Pelican cave.<br /><br />According to the fishermen in this region, long ago, when there were still few visitors, Bo Nau cave was home to thousands of pigeons. Today as more visitors and people begin to inhabit the surrounding islands, the pigeons have left until only the name Bo Nau remains out of habit of the local fishermen.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-87052877681534711382008-08-13T03:43:00.001+01:002008-08-13T03:53:19.156+01:00Hang Trinh Nu (Virgin Cave)Hang Trinh Nu or the Virgin is also known as Mid Gate cave. According to local lore, an old couple lived here long ago. The husband made a living fishing around the bay. They were very poor. They had only one daughter. She grew up to be a beautiful young woman, so beautiful that people from all around knew of her. There were many suitors and her reputation reached the local mandarin. The mandarin immediately sent his soldier to her home to capture her. She was forced to marry the old mandarin.<br /><br />After much cajoling and threats the fair maiden still steadfastly refused. One day, she escaped from the mandarins home, however she was afraid to return home for fear of retaliation. After much thought, the maiden decided to go to Mid Gate cave to commit suicide. Her body turned into the stone statue lying atop a flat surface. Since then, Mid Gate cave became known as Virgin cave.<br /><br />Virgin cave tunnels through the middle of an island approximately 2 km long. Along the tunnel, there are many chambers. Each is famous for a different reason. All are unique in their beauty. Many visitors to the cave are awed by its beauty and so the name Hang Sung Sot was given to the outer chamber of the Virgin cave. Sung Sot literally means astonishment or awe.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-12062771450361000452008-08-13T02:21:00.002+01:002008-08-13T03:51:33.893+01:00Best Croatia lighthousesLighthouses on the Croatian islands and promontories are special places for a unique holiday. Choose a lighthouse in the vicinity of tourist centers or a lighthouse in the open sea - your own "paradise" far away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.<br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWU3q2IywMBbdg9Iuquv3aBT7Rxvv-FDnRjsrkBl7Jv_RJDSYobTnSmO7K3OYi1xpw7HsgtSJ6NlnajBKWdS-GJtO7bri2LbwG3bU0Ckx_PrFCEGRRyJHnIXZyP0DxuDm8gCqkMT9UOrKZ/s400/Best+Croatia+lighthouses.jpg" border="0" alt="Best Croatia lighthouses" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233798144875375234" /><br /><ul><li>1. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-savudrija-lighthouse.html">Savudrija</a></li><br /><li>2. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-rt-zub-lighthouse.html">Rt Zub</a></li><br /><li>3. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-sv-ivan-na-pucini-lighthouse.html">Sv. Ivan na Pucini</a></li><br /><li>4. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-porer-lighthouse.html">Porer</a></li><br /><li>5. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-veli-rat-lighthouse.html">Veli Rat</a></li><br /><li>6. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-prisnjak-lighthouse.html">Prisnjak</a></li><br /><li>7. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-sveti-petar-lighthouse.html">Sveti Petar</a></li><br /><li>8. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-plocica-lighthouse.html">Plocica</a></li><br /><li>9. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-struga-lighthouse.html">Struga</a></li><br /><li>10. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-susac-lighthouse.html">Susac</a></li><br /><li>11. <a href="http://kingtravelling.blogspot.com/2008/08/croatia-palagruza-lighthouse.html">Palagruza</a></li></ul>Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3051869895175393000.post-21382421116680821432008-08-13T01:40:00.000+01:002008-08-13T01:41:01.897+01:00Croatia Palagruza lighthousePalagruza lighthouse was built in 1875 on the island of the same name, placed in the middle of the Adriatic sea, between the Italian and Croatian coasts, 68 NM south of Split and 26 NM south of the island of Lastovo. This historically rich island of exceptional beauty is Croatia's furthest island. The island itself is 1400 m long, 300 m wide and 90 m high, and is covered in Mediterranean vegetation.<br /><br /><center><img src="http://www.adventure-travel.org.uk/img/lighthouse_palagruza.jpg" alt="Croatia Palagruza lighthouse"></center><br />Since the lighthouse building is placed in the middle of the island at the height of 90m, we do not recommend holidays on Palagruza for the elderly or for those with health problems. There are two four-bed apartments in the spacious lighthouse building.Церковный Сторожhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15161735830189959963noreply@blogger.com0