Dusk at Mt Eliza

Do not ask why it was named Mt Eliza. Though this village was not located on the mountain, only on a small hill right by the beach. Perhaps because the State of Victoria does not have high mountains, the small hill called a mountain. Mt Elisa is located approximately one and a half hour bus ride from the City of Melbourne.

In this village there are Campus Mt Elisa Executive Education, which is part of the Melbourne Business School. It is said Executive Education Program was built to train the Australian people in managing the business, which at the time - the 1940's training can only be done in London. The campus is using the former hotel building. The main building the hotel / campus founded in 1863.

Dusk at Mt ElizaTapi not on campus who wanted me to tell here. Although discussing the quality of business training at Mt Eliza is very interesting. As I have mentioned above, Mt Eliza is located on the waterfront. Let's explore the beautiful beaches. Clean sand was light brown. Blue water was calm. The beach is deserted because it is part of the campus.

The atmosphere in the afternoon, when the sun was tired and left the clouds toward the clash, the color violet blue sea menyemburat sweep. Some rays bouncing off the clouds that are reluctant to walk. The sun like a helpless captive diving in the dark horizon and eventually replace its role accompany gurgling waves caressing the beach sand.

Apart from the beach, the flowers are blooming and the diverse plant offers a tranquil beauty of the village. Pine trees are old shows its policies through the waving branches leafy.

Or flowers to comfort grieving land that never gets rain. The flowers smiled hopefully. Tunas-tunasnya greet the sunny sky. As if to ask: "When you send the rain? Creeping roots among soil discouraged.

Flowers bright white shows how nature remain friends with what is alive in his back. There is another wild berry crawling on the sidewalk, showing ripe fruits are dark red. Mt Elisa, a beautiful village on the beach. Gurgling ripples of waves reach the coast delivering pankuang sun to dusk. Beautiful natural red.

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Greek and Roman heritage in Turkey (II)

Travelling by bus across town to the Bergama is located on the north Izmir takes about two hours. Arriving in Bergama, we still have to ride dolmus to reach the ruins of the old city Pergamon. Dolmus that we were riding great sway over cobblestones. It is said that the city government to maintain the authenticity of the city of Bergama by not pave the road to the ruins of some old town of Pergamon.

During the dynasty Attalid this city became the center of the kingdom of Pergamon, is located on the hill so it is often also referred to as the Acropolis of Pergamon. Acropolis that was built by the Greeks in the Pergamon has a different function with the Acropolis in Athens. Development in the Pergamon Acropolis devoted to social and cultural development, where in Athens devoted to religious issues.

Pergamon ruins of the old town area has an ancient theater in the world tercuram built in the Hellenistic period, with 80 rows seating that can seat around 10,000 spectators. In days of old theatrical performances took almost all day, therefore this theater was built in the arena of open countryside with views down the hill, so the audience can also enjoy the beautiful natural scenery. Today when I sit in one seat, modern city of Bergama is a scene.

Pergamon Library is the second best library in the ancient Greek civilization, has a collection of 200,000 volumes, which in turn by Mark Antony is given to Cleopatra as a wedding gift to complement the library in Alexandria. It is said the origin of parchment word synonymous with the word Pergamon. Because after the Egyptians prohibited the export of papyrus wood, king of Pergamon ordered to search for new materials, so that for the first time produced parchment made from goat and cow skin.

The building that once attracted our attention is the temple ruins of Troy with towering pillars beautiful. After the Pergamon kingdom ruled by the Romans, the temple was built in the 2nd century by Hadrian, one of the students of Troy. The ruins of Troy left temple consists of several pillars which are lined with Corinthian style made of marble.

One of the archaeological sites which unfortunately can not be seen anymore in the Pergamon Altar of Zeus. These historic relics brought by the German archaeologist and now can only be seen at the Pergamon Museum in Berlin. Turkish authorities are still seeking for the Altar of Zeus can be returned to its origin.

We continued down the hill past the various parts of the ruins of another ancient city, including the ruins of the Sanctuary of Athena, Heroon, Gymnasium, Sanctuary of Hera, and the temple of Demeter. Despite thousands of years old ruins-ruins but is still maintained.

About one kilometer below the north lie the ruins of the Acropolis hill Avlu Kizil (Red Basilica). Beginning of this building is a temple Serapeum. Over time the Romans belong to this temple converted into churches and renovated using red brick. Although part of the building was badly damaged by the quake, but now most buildings are still intact and converted to use as a mosque.

I had to stay several days in Bergama, by coincidence my friend's parents' house is located there. How glad because they are very friendly even though we have language barriers.

Like the culture of Indonesian people who like to gather the family, they also love to get-togethers with a picnic. In fact I was in invited picnic with their neighbors to the beach in Dikili. While waiting for the food prepared by their mothers, others waiting while playing Oki. Oki game is very famous all over Turkey. Young or old love this game. Wow truly unforgettable experience.

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Greek and Roman heritage in Turkey ( I )

This summer I had the opportunity again to visit Turkey. Last year I was disappointed with the limited time, just visit the city of Antalya and Kemer. So to heal the disappointment, this time I spent three weeks in Turkey for a visit to the cities, especially in coastal areas across the Aegean Sea and the Bosphorus strait to the Black Sea.

My journey began from the city of Izmir. I have to meet an old friend who will be a travel partner for three weeks of my visit in Turkey. We plan to conduct a trail of Greek and Roman culture by visiting the archaeological sites around the Aegean Sea.

Izmir

Izmir who once called Smyrna, was discovered in the 11th century BC by the nation Aeolians and experience the glory in 300 BC after it was discovered again by Alexander the Great when it defeated the Persians. Currently? Zmir, located in Izmir bay and surrounded by hills, is the largest port city after Istanbul, is divided into 9 districts. Konak district of Izmir city is the heart and has some important and beautiful places to visit.

I spent the first three days to get around Izmir. Means of transportation in the city that is common and easy to use buses, but it can also use ferries to visit several districts. Before traveling by bus, I bought a magnetic card that will be swiped at the time of ride the bus. There was no difference in rates for long distance or near and its passengers can only go up and down at the bus stop. There are two types of buses that can be used to route within the city. Major bus route long-distance service. As for short distances digunakkan bus with a smaller size (dolmus).

The most important element of the city of Izmir is currently Kulesi (clock tower) located in the district of Konak. This tower stands 25 meters tall with a beautiful, designed by a French architect Raymond Charles in 1901. On summer afternoons, the area around When Kulesi always crowded with visitors and a gathering place for residents Izmir. Pigeons flying freely in the tower. Some local residents take advantage of this by selling bird food. Small children running around the tower while to feed the birds.

From Currently Kulesi, I walked along the shops and office buildings. My next goal is Kemeralti bazaar, the traditional market was built in the Ottoman dynasty. After about fifteen minutes walk, I arrived at Kemeralti bazaar. This market is similar to the traditional markets that can we meet in Indonesia, it's just old-fashioned market is still showing his identity and not get stuck in the middle of the hustle and bustle of city modernization. I walked the halls of the old market that seemed endless, was amazed because they really keep the legacy of history. Vendors selling various souvenirs of Turkey, antiques, clothes and daily necessities.

In addition to shopping for souvenirs, I do not miss to stop by the best coffee shop in Izmir Turkey. Kahveci Ömer Usta coffee shop is hidden in one of the market hall. It was said the coffee here is the best. Understandably the process of making Turkish coffee is a bit different. This coffee is cooked in a special small pan and with a certain technique to produce foam and viscosity of its own. Turkish coffee is served in small cups. And I must admit it was indeed a champion.

There are suggestions from people Izmir for the tourists who got lost while walking in the city, they said the best way to determine the direction of return is to find the sea. These suggestions are very useful because it actually to find the sea, you can find all means of transportation in different directions.

The next day the sun is almost drowned when I was walking along Deniz (sea). Izmir city government has built a wide sidewalks for pedestrians along the side of the sea. Palm tree planted in a row to calm the pedestrian at the time the sun shines hot. Then walk away while enjoying the sea breeze becomes very enjoyable.

I started walking from Konak Pier down to the quay Pasaport Kordon. In 1890 Gustave Eiffel designed the Konak Pier until the touch of European architecture seemed to dominate the building of this pier. Along the banks of the sea lined cafe and tea shop as well. Serene sounds of traditional music drifted from each of the cafe which I passed.

After tired of walking, I stopped by one of the tea shop is located right on the seafront. Tea drinking habits to those of Turkey has become a culture that has never lost to the flow of modernization. The young people seen hanging out with casually while enjoying a dish of warm tea. They drank green tea or apple tea that has been boiled in two stacked teapot, a tea kettle to boil and the other one to boil water. How to serve it is to mix the results of both pot into small cups. This way they can control the viscosity of tea for each cup. I was also spending the evening with a sip of hot tea while watching the ships anchored in the distance and seen the sun began to sink.

Three days have I spent in Izmir. I plan along with a friend of the original people of Turkey will begin petulangan our trail.

Many people do not realize that Turkey, especially in coastal areas experiencing the Aegean Sea Greek and Roman civilizations. At the beginning of civilization 3000 BC by the Greeks into the Aegean islands around the Aegean Sea. The geographical distance between Turkey and Greece is only separated by the Aegean Sea, making it easier for the occurrence of this civilization.

We will visit the Acropolis of Pergamon in the town of Bergama, Ephesus Archaeological Sites in Selcuk, Temple of Apollo in Didim and our adventure will end in Istanbul.

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The Little Chapel of Les Vauxbelets

Starting from discontent against the central government in power, then a group of pastors from the French state decided to exile himself to one of the islands in the south of England. Known as the Channel islands, precisely in 1904 berlabuhlah them there and chose to settle in the area Les Vauxbelets.

Besides the religious, they are also very enthusiastic about education, and they established a large school buildings and attractive in those days. 1923 Deodat priest and pastor Cephas, start building a chapel (small church) around the school yard.

They established a small church is a miniature sacred basilica at Lourdes. Length about 5 meters, its width ranges from 3 meters, rated as the world's smallest church. Both pastors are realizing his work through art, love and dedication towards the religion. For that entire walls and ceilings inside, outside wall also other parts of the church were completed with the decoration of fragments of goods, glassware, various shells and small stones from the beach.

This is not the first church they founded, but it is the 3rd. Previously they have built something similar in 1914, but was too small and a lot of criticism so that by the second pastor was destroyed. So with that to 2 which is a perfect replica of Lourdes, again assessed as too small and did not allow a priest to go and pray there in comfort.

Completion of the church to 3 ends, pastor Deodat back to France and died not long after World War II ended. Currently, the small church maintenance handled by social institutions and assisted students from schools that used them myself.

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Be careful, Lost in Istanbul Grand Bazaar

'Hey mister, comes here. Are you from Malaysia?''Shouted a trader of textile products, trying to attract attention. ''No, I am Indonesian,''said a tourist. ''O ... Indonesia. I Aziz Kofteoglu. Come, come, cheap prices here''traders said earlier, with the accent that sounds a bit strange.

Of course, the cries of Aziz had attracted the attention of the tourists. But when they approached. Apparently he could not speak Indonesian. Aziz claimed could only say a few words. That, too, just to attract the attention of potential buyers are faced wither like a tourist. And for one case, he was successful.

That bit of the event, between a tourist with a merchant in Istanbul's Grand Baazar. Then you do not need to be confused when visiting this site, you need to take is not easily provoked to go to a stall if you're not really sure that you are really interested in the goods sold the merchant.

Occupying an area of ​​more than 30,500 m2, the Grand Bazaar was crowded by about 4,000 stalls selling various kinds of commodities. Ranging from shirts to jackets and leather bags. Ornate antique gold plated and studded with jewels, to the beautiful carved flower pots, and the various karpet.Setiap day, the Grand Bazaar is said to be visited more than 400 thousand people. Interestingly, unlike the traditional markets in general, there stalls arranged in such a way that the dealers who sell similar items are grouped in the same block.

In addition, the Grand Bazaar area covered by the sky-is made that some deliberately contrived lagit transparent. That is why the Grand Bazaar is also often called Covered Bazaar. Meanwhile, the walls decorated with classical ornament. ''You can shop as much here. But be careful, do not get lost. The hallways that form a kind of labyrinth that each has a width of about four meters, and illuminated by electric lights and air conditioning fitted.

Grand Bazzar is a building that has a unique history. He's not just the largest in Istanbul Covered market, but also the oldest. The first time is not permanently built by Sultan Mehmed II in 1461, to collect the traders - including from outside Turkey - to facilitate transactions with local residents. In 1701, Dynasty Suleyman I build and expand their area permanently.

Grand Bazaar is also not devoid of tragedy. He has burned five times during the period 1546 to 1651. In fact, half of their area were severely damaged when exposed to the earthquake disaster in 1894. Istanbul's Grand Bazaar that's the name of this ancient market. Turks call it Kapali Carsi, Markets Closed. Markets which was established in 1455-1461 This is a closed market of the largest and oldest in Turkey, even in the world.

Grand Bazaar covers the surface of the land area of ​​30.7 hectares. In it there was a 61 road, 10 springs, 4 fountains, 2 mosques, and about 4,000 kiosks. This market is maintaining the existing form for 250 years.

There are so many shops there that offer beautiful Turkish carpets, ceramics, copper handicrafts, leather goods, garments, pashmina, accessories of rocks and metals. And, so many interesting things in there, guaranteed purse will be easy to 'leak'. Moreover, the money changer is easy to find at various angles.

The market is located in an old area of ​​Istanbul is visited by around 250,000 to 400,000 people visitors every day. Dozens of restaurants are in it to make visitors not going to starve. When the opportunity to place this unique, a number of tour guides give you some tips, beware of pickpockets. In a place so many things that attract attention, we are often careless. So, keep your money in a safe place and do not wear a backpack on his back.

The merchants know almost all the languages ​​of the world. Of course, conversations they can do just about buying and selling. Be bold bargain. Do not buy stuff if you have not agreed price. There is no term hesitate, leave it out though you have bid. So congratulations adventure .... And do not get lost.

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Rosenfest Steinfurth

The "Queen of Flowers" is a beautiful shape, the color is gorgeous, really beautiful petals and smells really fragrant. Rose also called Rose, often become a symbol of beauty and love. A man who wanted to propose to his girlfriend feel more romantic when accompanied by roses. A wife would have blossomed when her husband presents a bunch of roses on her birthday, a patient will be a peaceful heart when in his room decorated with roses.

Rose also became a symbol of joy, the parties are decorated with roses will certainly feel more happy. Roses can touch the soul, a bunch of white roses will give peace to those who look at him, white roses are also often symbolize purity. Roses are often also described a young, full of freshness or also a girl who is still pure and beautiful. Well anyway, lots of beautiful phrases that can be symbolized in the rose.

In various languages ​​(such as Roman, Greek, Polish) Rose means pink or red. Many states or cities that use the rose as its symbol, as in England, Islamabad - Pakistan and some countries in the Americas. In this world there are more than a hundred species of roses with a variety of sizes, shapes, colors and even the aroma or fragrance it emits.

In the summer of 2008 yesterday I visited an exhibition of roses, precisely in the city Steinfuhrt, part of the Bad Nauheim in Germany. Steinfuhrt small town, perhaps more appropriately called a village, where it is much cultivated roses. Lots of businessmen or families who have fields of roses and the results sent to a number of major cities in Germany.

Every 2 years in this city held the Rose Festival (called Rosenfest). The festival is followed by a number of businessmen roses or other plants, craftsmen, the art of music / dance from various cities around it. In the Festival in the summer of 2008 and then there are four types of programs, namely: Rosenkorso, Rosenschau im Rosensaal, Rosenmuseum, and Rosenmarkt. Rosenkorso Rosenkorso is a contest of vehicles decorated with roses. There are about 60 types of vehicles decorated with roses with a variety of themes to follow this event. It includes dance and musical groups from various cities.

The theme of each vehicle is different, there are Der Kleine Prinz (Prince small), pirate ship, Top Model, Indische Grabmal (a monument of India), Music liegt in der Luft (Music in the air) with wings and the harp of roses , Graf Dracula, auf der Asterix und Obelix Olympic Games, Spongebob, etc.. There is also a parade of ancient agricultural vehicles and Queen of the Roses (Rosen Königin). Im Rosenschau Rosensaal Rosensaal is a building that used to exhibit a variety of ornaments made of roses, besides there are also models of the park (Garten) and of course with different types of roses, some of which are sold. This Rosenschau theme of "floristic".

Exhibition space that presents so many colors and types of roses. There is a pool with decorative roses, rose heart shape decorations, decorative tables, chairs, and various series of roses is very charming. Rosenmarkt Rosenmarkt is the sales arena. There are plants, food, home decoration, garden ornaments, etc.. All related to roses.

I had tasted the drink from the nectar of roses, delicious and fragrant, and also buy air freshener from the roses. Because this is a small town Steinfurth, and location of the Festival which is far from the station so the festival is also provided Rosenexpress, a special train provided from the exhibition arrived at the station town of Bad Nauheim. Although the train was crowded but we are quite satisfied to see the beauty of the roses that only bloom in summer.

Years later in 2010 will be held Die Hessische plan Landesgartenschau (exhibition park) in Bad Nauheim this.

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Indulgent of Ireland

Have you ever thought of Ireland as a holiday center AndaJika yet, try a little information from the HERS Kulik this time. Maybe it's time for you to enter Ireland as a destination on your next vacation. Ireland is an island located on the northwest continental Europe. The island's population of more than 4 million people is divided into two states, namely the capital of the Republic of Ireland Dublin, Northern Ireland and also the capital of Belfast.

As the third largest island in Europe and sequence 20 in the world, Ireland also has various tourist attractions which are very dear to not visit. Various types of tours that you really want to do all available here. Mountains, desert flowers, cliffs, lakes and oceans are some of the natural attractions that can be enjoyed. Or you prefer to shop, maybe Dublin could become your haven. Enjoying Irish like they're enjoying the company of hot chocolate cookies in the afternoon. So let's browse the indulgent of Ireland now!

Republic of Ireland state with its capital Dublin is indeed very impressive for a holiday affairs, tourism and shopping. Various old place with an amazing taste here. Dublin Castle, Trinity College, The Custom House, O'Connell Street, and many more. But one place that is legendary and known to the world community that is Temple Bar. Apart from being the heart of Dublin city itself, Temple Bar is also a cultural center and gaiety for the community center there. This is what makes Temple Bar area of ​​most living with a high enough level kedinamisannya.

IrelandMulai from morning till night all the entertainment that there are things that can not be imagined before. Unlike the old buildings located in Jakarta, Temple Bar has a distinctive architectural designs in terms of the 18th century. The beauty and comfort, which is supported by the mild Irish climate and environment that is free of trash is a harmonious blend as tourist attractions. Regularity of people who live here is the added value that is very rare for you to enjoy. Various shopping places can be visited, starting specialty stores selling women's clothing, shoes, jewelery, sports until the shops selling Irish goods. The shops that are here are open Monday through Saturday from 9 am hungga 6 pm. And in particular their Thursday open until 8 pm.

For the week of the day they open from 12 pm to 6 pm. Temple Bar is not only present the pertokoansaja, but also bars, pubs, and the best restaurants in Dublin. Cow's Lane is a shopping center in Dublin that sells all the paraphernalia of fashion, until the goods are quite valuable art. For the fashionista, Cow's Lane was already well known because here is the center of the goods of the famous designers can be obtained. You can get items made by craftsmen in Dublin and also the latest collections are up to date. Of course you can not miss the Cow's Lane when they're here.

Westbury Shopping Mall. This is the most exclusive malls and famous in Dublin. Shopping center that is connected with this five-star hotel provides a wide selection of clothing stores, accessories, coffee shops, to the jewelery shop. Here indeed there is one shop that specialized in selling clothing of the Irish and European designers. Shop called Angels are also sell-pehiasan unique jewelry that can be ordered on the basis of taste.

North IrelandIrlandia

Countries with a population of friendly, relaxed atmosphere and beautiful scenery, that's the impression you get when visiting Northern Ireland. With beribukotakan Belfast, Irish people, the term for the Irish population, rebuild the country without leaving their natural role as one asset. Where the mountains, beaches, and scenery in the village was alive, especially if you visit in summer. Therefore many tourists and tourists, both from Europe and other continents who visit each year to a country that is still part of the United Kingdom this.

In addition to a more lively scene, in summer you can get a variety of promotions for transportation services. Enough with just a few pounds you have to enjoy the journey as far as you like, as long as still within the territory of Northern Ireland. North of this island there are beautiful views, the area of ​​Antrim Coast. If you came to Antrim Coast by train, along the journey you can see how beautiful the scenery in Northern Ireland this.

IrelandPegunungan, sheep are left free, as well as steep cliffs that juts toward the ocean. And if you are in the cliffs you will feel like being in Westlife video clips. Indeed, Ireland has produced quite a lot of famous artists and bands such as U2, The Canberries, The Corrs, Boyzone are a few of them. And also the handsome Pierce Brosnan and Colin Farell.

Castle Court is the first shopping center in Northern Ireland. Opened in the 80s. Until now there are about 60 local and international outlets therein. Debenhams is a department store it. As for brands such as Gap, Laura Ashley, Easons, Principles, Next, Angel Paris to Exhibit helped enliven this shopping center. Elsewhere in Northern Ireland that are worth your visit the other is the Portstewart. Sound waves and festive color masts of all the ship there is a very nice welcome.

Other places in Ireland:
Mainly Murder Bookstore: For the enthusiast or for hunting old books new book is here the right place to do it. Fiction, non-fiction, detective, old books, rare books and books written by Irish writers all here. Here is also a great place to buy gifts or just souvenirs for relatives.

Custom Store: Here you can find dozens of interesting and beautiful unique clothes. Not only that, you can order pakaina suitable piece of design, color and size you want because here are also available and tailor the garment itself. All that are here are targeted to the weaker sex and the adam.
Address: 20 Royal Hibernian Way, off Grafton Street, Dublin

IrelandDalkey Design Company: Boutique that sells clothing with unique designs nan stylishly designed by the owner that is Glynis Robinsss and Cathy Roden. They are very fond of Knitwear, but you can also get a variety of jewelry, branded goods (original), the bags pretty and other art items.
And make sure you also to see exclusive collections from Cathy Roden's is certainly in limited numbers.

Cleo Ireland: You prefer the original ingredients of the Irish? If yes, this is the place, Cleo Ireland, traditionally for a variety of clothing with the latest models but from the native Irish materials such as wool, linen, and a variety of knitting can be found. Cleo is known more because of the uniqueness that can be found. And do not forget, kuaitas determining price, and quantity of goods dipasarkan.Indulgent of Ireland

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