Sunday, May 2, 2010

Review of "thick air - from bicycles to the navel of the six continents"

appears on the surface in thick air, an interesting book by a man who rides his bike at the lowest point on earth a written description of what he saw on the road. But only a few pages of the book you realize suddenly that the mining of minerals in this book much deeper. This is a book in which they are free to gather ideas about the human condition and learn things that could completely change their worldview.

Malus When Jim walks in some of the most remote areasEarth and the people she met along the way, sheds light on a remarkable intuition and their lives and their culture. Honestly, I care for people in remote areas of the world who never dreamed of. Malus was true people person, sometimes very loving towards me for what I have learned to live a normal life under difficult living conditions very carefully.

I was a Peace Corps volunteer in Honduras and I thinkMalus ability to reconcile with the culture. Living on the edge of life and I thank the information necessary to enforce the local population. Camping in the wrong place can be uncomfortable in accordance with alligators, poisonous snakes or worse results! First location information field, and if no action is more of a concern that passes is a matter of life or death. On several occasions Malus was saved by a delicate situation through the kindness ofStrange.

Beyond the cultural knowledge and description of landscape and wildlife makes reading the exciting adventures and escapes by a hair disaster Malus, the book as an adventure novel. Often I found myself thinking, Jim, are not in stock, can be alligators, or do not try to anticipate the storm motion on tyrants, rather than seeking a blanket. I went back and forth between the text and map for each trip, so I can follow their progress from town to town. I always felt uneasyand woe, as he rode with determination to the final destination. Several times I wanted to hurry and finish his mission before it can happen to a disaster.

Furthermore, the source of the spirit, sometimes funny and always thought that the comments on man's weaknesses and unique situations that the author met and you have a book that hits a home run.

Malus trips, camps run hurdles. For each of its six odysseys of the lowest places on earth, places of interestThe sounds and the persons present every trip a very different challenge than others. When the fields at night on the road to Death Valley, which shows that a small universe. Jim Malus is a universe, children in refugee camps stoned, attacked by dogs, according to the path of Moses, the Red Sea, the houses will welcome foreigners, and many other events that you reached that strength is his home. However, time and again shows that Malusis truly the master of his universe through his reflex response of everything that happens.

Take sunscreen and a cold beer and Jim Malus join an unforgettable adventure.

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Saturday, May 1, 2010

Sometimes, the sun, sea and sand is not easy

Although most sunny destinations have their share of history, with remnants of ancient complex and elegant cathedrals scattered here, there is - nothing is more rooted in the history of Cyprus.

Cyprus is one of the oldest civilizations of the Mediterranean civilization of 9,000 years. With its history of greek / Turkish occupation offers a true experience of culture shock with the island consisting of two thirds of the third greek and turkishTerritory.

The capital, Nicosia is the only divided city left in Europe and even if the separation wall is now down, this city still has the scar from the physical gap. The roots of conflict are confused and with a long duration, but still, it was established in the last ten years, not having problems, visitors to relax - instead, try to enrich the island with a sense of history, passion and adventure.

The Greeks defeated the Turks in Cyprus, it seems natural thatGreek mythology around many small towns, as claimed Paphos - the birthplace of the Greek goddess of love and legendary beauty, Aphrodite. With its subterranean tombs of the fourth century BC, and delicate mosaics throughout the city, you can easily get lost in Paphos romantic sense of love and mystery.

Cyprus offers many concerns, lovely little oasis where you can delete your review. Escape to the cool, freshEnvironment Troodos mountains, the shadows of the summer sun and the steep slopes of snow in winter. Or the quiet coastal town of Polis, one feels like going back in time to retire - in fact, because the tourists have not yet found! A remarkable achievement, considering the millions of people flock to Cyprus every year!

Of course, one can not speak of Cyprus, without at least a passing mention of Ayia Napa, Clubber's paradise. ForOne hand of the party that the city seems to have clouded the perception of the citizens of Cyprus. However, in reality is an example of different personalities to offer this island different. Cyprus is composed of several layers of interest, serious and political, ancient and mythical, throughout most blatant mockery of Ayia Napa.

Cyprus has the ability to offer more than just fun in the sun. If the tendency to remain in Cyprus offers a rangeThe opportunity to explore, and connected to many to discover that there is little to disappoint.

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