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Colombia, Underwater (1 of 3)
Close encounters with a stingray, barracuda sighti
Chris’s Virtual Vacations – Tallulah Falls, GA
October 4, 2000 – A One Day Visit A century ago people called Tallulah Falls “The Niagara of the South.” It was one of Georgia’s most popular tourist spots, drawing thousands of people a year to see the mighty Tallulah River with its six waterfalls, and to hike down into the Tallulah Gorge, which is
Bali Travel Guide – Things to Do
Things to Do Blackie’s seafood restaurant Whilst at Jimbiran Bay if you like fresh seafood you must go to a restaurant on the beach (actually on the sand). There are about 40+ on the beach but then best one is the Intan Café. The owner is a Balinese nicknamed BLACKIE (actually on his business card),
Bali Travel Guide – The People
The People Basically they are lovely people and you will enjoy the experience. It is worth noting however that it is a very poor country and the people chase every dollar. In January ’99 we saw, for the first time, beggars on the streets (mainly at night). We are advised NOT to give to them,
Bali Travel Guide – Shopping
Shopping There are three main shopping situations/locations: Street Hawkers I mentioned these watch sellers, perfume sellers before and the main thing to remember is that they are the only people that will hassle you. If you remain cool, however, you may actually enjoy the experience. They will always ask at least 2½ times more than
Bali Travel Guide – Health and Money Exchange
Health We have spent over 50 days in Bali now over the past three years and have not been sick once. Several years ago the expression “Bali Belly” had more meaning, as the eating-places had not caught up with basic hygiene good practices. The basic rules are these: – Do not drink local tap water.
Bali Travel Guide – Arrival
Arrival When you arrive at Denpasar and move through Immigration you then grab your luggage and will immediately experience the friendly people of Bali. Two or three Balinese porters will grab your luggage and your first thought will be that they are going to steal it! In fact, they are there to ‘help’ you get
A Trip to French Polynesia (2 of 3)
Also one flight up from the reception area on the remodeled side of the ship is an enclosed bar with several bar stools and two padded benches. Outside of the air-conditioned bar/lounge is the outdoor swimming pool with lots of deck chairs and loungers. Behind the bar is a small dance floor. The bar is
A Trip to French Polynesia (1 of 3)
Ron Slaughter embarks on a South Pacific cruise wi
Western New York – November 2000
Western New York – November 2000 By Carolyn Kourofsky Hollywood East (of Erie) Attention, shoppers. Today’s bakery special is a movie camera with a side of sound boom. Quiet on the set. If this supermarket were in LA, no one would even notice. But shoppers at Hegedorn’s, a small grocery store in the town of […]
Victoria, BC Canada – November 2000
November 11 is celebrated in Canada as Remembrance Day, and there are a number of ceremonies in remembrance of those who gave their lives in wars. It’s a holiday weekend, so some places could be closed on the Monday. This is the perfect month (usually a rainy one) to take in some indoor activities. All […]
Prohibition Town Blues (3 of 4)
On a trip to Natal, Brazil’s northeast beach capit