November 2008
Italy – Milan and Pisa
When visiting Italy, it seems every destination has enough historical sites to keep you busy for a month. Oddly, Milan and Pisa don’t fall into this category.
Milan
Milan is a thoroughly modern city and I would hazard to guess a wealthy one. This is not really the place for a budget traveler, but then again budget travelers seem to survive anywhere.
Milan is a good city to stroll around in. One can see a lot of interesting little shops and neighborhoods, but there isn’t the “monument to…” you find in most Italian cities. Don’t worry, the Cathedral makes up for it all.
In a city with a very modern feel, an old structure dominates. If you have interest in churches, you must visit Milan. The “Duomo” is simply staggering in appearance. From the outside, it is all gothic spires and frescos. I don’t know why, but the place is just radiates intensity and power. The inside of the structure is world unto itself. Marble is everywhere and you can’t help but stand around with your mouth open.
I hate to say it, but Milan can be a bit boring once you’ve had your fill of the Cathedral. The nightlife can be vibrant, but there is a definite dress to be seen feel to the place.
Pisa
Who hasn’t heard of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. When you visit, you will indeed find the tower is leaning. Unfortunately, you will not find much else. The tower is impressive as are the buildings immediately surrounding it. Nonetheless, the rest of Pisa is more interested in getting on with things. A nice place to visit, but don’t plan on spending more than a day or two.
There is nothing inherently wrong with Milan or Pisa if you know what to expect. If you’re expecting destinations similar to Rome, you’ll be disappointed.
How Dangerous Are Mosquitoes?
Mosquitoes have always been a constant annoyance, be it at home or outdoor. You have probably been irratated by mosquitoes when it circles around you when you are golfing, camping or simply watching TV.
But do you know that some mosquitoes carry life-threatening diseases such as dengue, malaria, yellow fever and encephalitis?
Here are some facts about mosquitoes that everyone should know.
* Most species of mosquitoes reproduce by laying their eggs in water. This means that ANY containment of water such as pots, or even overturned cans can be a breeding ground for mosquitoes.
* In warm weather, mosquitoes can produce a whole new generation in just 7 days, although two weeks is a more common time span.
* One of the most common diseases that some mosquitoes may carry is the Malaria disease. Malaria is caused by a blood-borne parasite that infects and then destroys red blood cells. Once infected, victims may suffer from repeated episodes of fever, or anemia and even death.
* Another deadly disease that the some mosquitoes may carry is the infamous dengue. Dengue can cause fever, chills and skeletal pain. This disease is commonly carried by the Aedes Mosquito and is a constant and dangerous threat to home owners. Some of the symptoms of dengue include bleeding (from the nose, mouth, and gums), excessive thirst and difficulty in breathing. A lot of these symptoms also mirror another deadly virus – the Ebola virus. Therefore, urgent and serious steps must be taken to prevent this from happening to your loved ones and yourself.
Mosquitoes are usually attracted to perspiration, warmth, body odor, carbon dioxide and light. There are also several devices in the market that are supposed to attract, trap and destroy mosquitoes, along with other insects. However, the catch-22 situation is this – if these devices attracts mosquitoes, then that particular area may have more mosquitoes and hence annoy the people in that area!
The best environment for mosquitoes to breed is in warm, hot and humid conditions. Due to global warming, not only tropical countries are at risk, but so is the rest of the world. Conventional insect repellents in aerosol cans also contribute to the destruction of our precious ozone layer. Ironically, this may lead to an even better condition for mosquitoes to breed!
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San Fermin – Pamplona
Known locally as “Sanfermines”, this raucous festival takes place in the Basque town of Pamplona between July 6th-14th in honour of the city’s patron saint, San Fermin. It is the most popular and most famous of all Spanish fiestas and is known throughout the world and visited each year by thousands of foreign tourists. This fame is down to the infamous “Encierro” or the “Running of the Bulls”, a dangerous tradition where thousands of locals line the streets of Pamplona’s old town and run the gauntlet will six half ton bulls over an 800 metre stretch. There is much more to the festival than just the “Encierro” and they include a lot of other ancient traditions as well as a fair dose of drinking and partying.
The origins of the festival are somewhat convoluted; it seems that over the centuries several traditions and festivals have amalgamated into one week-long fiesta. The festival of San Fermin was originally held in September but was transferred to July in 1591 due to the unpredictable nature of the autumn weather. Bull running seems to date back to the 14th century and there is a tradition of it all over Spain where numerous towns and villages practice the ritual in their festivals.
The festival all starts with the “chupizano”; the firing of a rocket which indicates that the festival has officially begun. Thousands of locals gather in the central square in front of the town hall and the uproar as the rocket is fired can be deafening. Thousands of Cava corks are popped and bottles are sprayed around with much cheer. The packed square then don their famous red neckerchiefs and tie their red sashes around their waists. A week of fully-fledged partying is only just beginning.
The “Encierro” is clearly the most famous facet to the festival and is probably the thing that has caused such a huge influx of foreign visitors to the city in recent years wishing to take part in (or at least witness) the famous spectacle. The course is just a shade over 800 metres and takes the bulls to the bullring for the afternoon “corrida” (bullfight). Six bulls are released every morning of the fiesta between the 7th and the 14th at 8am. The human runners pack the course, buzzing from nervous energy and adrenalin and attired in white with their traditional red adornments. A rocket is fired to indicate that the bulls have been released and three minutes of white-knuckle madness begins as runners try to pick a suitable point to exit the course without putting themselves in harms way.
There’s no doubting the extremely dangerous nature of the “Encierro”; between 1924 and 1997 there have been fourteen deaths and over 200 serious injuries with the last fatality occurring in 1995 when a young American tourist was fatally gored. The “Encierro” is serious business and a rite of passage for the young Spaniards, many claim that the influx of tourists (who’s experience of bulls, let alone running with them, is non-existent) is making the “Encierro” even more dangerous.
The focal point of much of the festival is the afternoon “Corridas” which take place at Pamplona’s bullring. Due to the late night partying many locals don’t resurface until the afternoon to begin the next round of festivities. Other highlights of the festival include the “Comparsa de Gigantes” (the company of Giants), a parade where enormous puppets file through the town accompanied by brass bands and Guiri Day (Guiri is the Basque word for foreigners) where the festival pays homage to the overseas visitors who help make the festival what it is. The city of 200,000 is said to swell to 2 million for the duration of the festival. Visitors can expect lots of street parties advancing into the early hours and vast amounts of alcohol to be flowing. It is in general a very good natured festival and trouble and aggression are rarely met.
It all comes to a dramatic and emotional close at midnight on July 14th with a massive crowd singing the mournful dirge “Pobre di Mi” (Poor Me) – it’s a magical, candle-lit end to a week of bacchanalian revelry and, once experience, we can see why it attracts foreign visitors in such vast numbers.
When people think of the desert
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When people think of the desert, they typically think of only the rattlesnake as being present there. In reality, there are a number of snakes that are capable of inflicting harm that live in the desert. They come in various shapes and sizes but all are capable of doing damage if not to an adult then at least to children.The first type of snake is also the most commonly thought of. The western diamondback rattlesnake is the most famous type of rattlesnake but there are many others that exist. These are the most well known and have earned a lot of respect, with good reason. These snakes are extremely venomous and are also known for being easily annoyed. If one is seen, it is better to just leave it alone and go away.Another venomous snake found in Arizona is the coral snake. These snakes have venom that is extremely potent; however, due to their small size, adults would have to sustain a prolonged encounter with many bites in order to be affected. The same is not true for children. Children playing outdoors are frequently attracted to the snake’s pretty colors. They then pick it up, which the snake doesn’t like, and get bitten. If a child is bitten by a coral snake, that child needs medical attention immediately. Coral snakes are between 12 inches and 20 inches in length and have alternating bands of red, yellow, and black. To remember which tri-colored snake is safe, just remember “if red touches yellow, it can harm a fellow; if red touches black, it’s okay for Jack.”
Snakes
Animals of Tanzania: The Selous, the Buffalo and the Gnu
One of the best places to see animals in Tanzania is in the Selous Game Reserve. This huge reserve has high concentration of animals and a low concentration of tourists. Animals such as lion and leopard and elephant are present in huge concentrations. This is also true of the hoofed animal; the buffalo population stands in excess of 110,000. Waking in a morning, in your tented camp, to witness hundreds of buffalo and gnu coming to drink water from the Rufiji River is one reason among many to make Tanzania you safari destination.
The female Buffalo carry horns as well as the males and often the female horns are wider than the males, although they are usually slimmer then the male buffalo. The digestive system of the buffalo is the most efficient of all the herbivores allowing the buffalos to survive on plants other grazes cannot digest. The lion is the main enemy of the buffalo; the lion is very fond of buffalo meat.
The buffalo have a reputation to be bad tempered and dangerous to humans. This ferocious reputation is a little unfair as like most animals they tend to avoid humans, unless harassed or wounded.
The Selous wildebeest or also known as the Nyassaland gnu has a grayish-yellowish body colour with a black beard and tail. As its name suggest it was first found in Nyassaland [now called Malawi] Because of disease that swept through the whole of Africa in the early 1900’s this animal was almost wiped out and now the Selous is its last stronghold. This subspecies of the wildebeest is clearly different from its cousins in the rest of Africa. An interesting fact is that south of the Rufiji River this subspecies has a white inverted chevron across its nose. North of the river, in the tourist areas only a very small percentage carry this marking, but they are all the same sub-species.
The medium sized impala is probably the most graceful of all the antelopes. They occur in small bachelor herds or in breeding herds consisting of male and female with young. In the Mgeta River area just before the rains start bachelor herds can be seen up to 1,000 animals strong; a most remarkable sight. Impalas are easily spotted in the day and are tremendous jumpers especially if they are startled. When disturbed the males emit a short series of snorts and then takes off in a wonderful spectacle of leaps and bounds.
Mixed herds of impala, wildebeest, zebra and hartebeest are a common sight; as there is safety in numbers. Other animals to be seen are the large Kudu with their distinctive spiraled horns. They are well disguised and will need a keen eye to spot them. The Selous has huge herds of sable antelope and estimated 10,000 of them although they are rare in the tourist parts of this huge reserve.
The largest of antelopes is the Eland which can grow to a staggering 700kg and is able to jump up to two meters from a standing position. They are gregarious creatures, moving through the Selous in herds of up to 100 animals. The Selous Eland bulls are known for their massive horns longer than all the other East African Eland. The Rufiji river is the southern most limit of the giraffe in East Africa; and as the national symbol and therefore the giraffe cannot be hunted anywhere in Tanzania.
Wart hogs are common in the Selous and are often seen running in lines with their tales up or kneeling on their front legs feeding on short grass, roots or fruit. They need water daily so tend stay close to water. Old males can grow enormous tusks with are used as weapons against predators.
A Selous safari is the ideal place to experience Africa and to see animals in huge numbers. The Northern areas contain the few tourist lodges of the reserve and to choose a camp close to the Rufiji River will be a safari experience unsurpassed anywhere in Africa.
A City of 650 bridges, sauerkraut and 7 Christmas Markets……
Berlin, quite surprisingly, has more water surfaces and bridges (650 approx) than Venice, Amsterdam and Stockholm put together! This beautiful capital city and heartbeat of Germany, Berlin is a fascinating place year round with a vast array of attractions to entice all visitors to it again and again especially in the Winter months when its 7 Christmas Markets are out in full force. From traditional markets selling Christmas arts and crafts including hand-blown glass objects, jewellery to mulled wine and cinnamon buns, visiting these markets is a fantastic and fun lead up to Christmas for all the family.
Sightseeing is intense in Berlin…from the remnants of the former Wall to the Brandenburg Gate to Checkpoint Charlie, there is a lot to see in Berlin. A short city break is usually not enough to take in all the historical sights of this legendary city and a second visit is usually imminent on any first-time traveller’s agenda. The transport system in Berlin is, justifiably, known as one of the most efficient in Europe and connects Berlin with the rest of Germany and European countries.
With so many airlines operating routes to Berlin’s main international Tegel airport and a whole crop of low cost carriers now flying to Schonefeld Airport too, it’s never been easier to visit Berlin. Berlin specialists, www.myberlin.co.uk offer fantastic, low prices for a city break to Berlin. They combine cheap flight and discounted hotel packages at top quality hotels including the 5 star Westin Grand Hotel. Check out the offers now as these prices are unbelievably excellent value for money and are not going to be around forever!
As Berlin is just an hour’s flying time from the UK, it makes for the perfect city break, both midweek and weekend. Whether for shopping, sightseeing or for the Christmas Markets, Berlin also makes a great culinary break for food lovers. Try authentic sauerkraut, spicy sausages, schnitzels and pretzels washed down with one of the 800 varieties of beers found in the Bavarian region of Germany. I would recommend you visit Berlin at any time of the year but more so at Christmas when the city is lit up by thousands of twinkling lights and the air is crisp with a hint of snowfall beginning to cloak the city with its velvety texture – that’s the best time to go to Berlin!
Plan your next holiday tour to the fascinating place Berlin. In winter 7 Christmas Markets are out in full force. For more visit www.myberli n.co.uk
Greetings to Avid Shoppers from the Oregon Coast
All along the coastal region of Oregon, there are tons of unique shopping opportunities that spring up in varying degrees of classiness and culture. Some of it’s kitschy and kooky, some is definitely touristy, while many other shops are wondrous and eye-widening in their sense of style, innovation or distinctiveness. Yet much of it is one-of-a-kind.
On Oregon’s Central Coast, the delightful, atmospheric section of Newport called Nye Beach provides something unusual and welcoming for the avid shopper. Sitting snugly between two lighthouses and up against the beach, Nye Beach has a vibe that’s a combination of Old World Europe and Turn-of-the-Century Americana. Tiny bricked streets, striking stone arches, old-style streetlamps and that ever-present lullaby of the waves creates a laid-back, unhurried and outdoorsy ambiance that can’t be beat.
The end result is a shopping experience that is relaxed, quiet and loads of fun – miles away in feel from the crunch and crush of the metropolitan shopping centers, especially during the holidays. As one local woman put recently: “I haven’t had so much fun Christmas shopping in years.”
The shops themselves provide something special, inventive and unlike anywhere else in the state, with many having a vibe and interior that would be completely at home in Portland’s Pearl District.
At Bambini at Nye Beach, find colorful and dazzling clothing for young children – newborn to size 6/7. There are accessories, shoes, furniture, toys and all manner of kids’ coverings for babies, toddlers as well as maternity stuff. 316 NW Coast Street. (541) 574-8687. www.bambininewport.com.
Cottage Door at Nye Beach brings what they call “casual living with style” to the area, with apparel, table top decor, unusual books, lamps, distinctive art and wreaths, among other things. 732 NW Beach Dr. (541) 574-7706. www.newportcottagedoor.c om.
Illingworth’s Gifts offers up gifts, cards, candy, Oregon products, antiques and home decor during the majority of the year. At this moment, find the place stuffed to the ceiling with beautiful and charming holiday items, such as large, ethereal and magical figures of Santas or angels. 735 NW Beach Drive. (541) 265-5094.
Jovi is like a trip around the world with a major shot of charm and whimsy. It’s a shop full of rare and unusual objects, with global art, local art, decorative items of distinction and antiques to inspire the imagination. 232 NW Coast Street – Suite B. (541) 265-8220.
Newport Tile Works is an artisan tile studio with handcrafted images inspired from the shore and the garden. These individualistic tiles are perfect as accent pieces or for full bathroom, kitchen, or home installations. Find 30 glaze colors and hundreds of designs. 232 NW Coast Street (541) 265-7989.
In a nearly ancient, somewhat stately home near the top of a hill, Nye Beach Book House is a book browsers delight. The mainstay here is collectible books, primarily used – including rare and first editions of major authors. Books are often the perfect gift for someone for whom you don’t know what to get, and children’s books are frequently an excellent choice. 727 NW Third Street. (541) 265-6840.
Wine, gourmet foods and sculptures are on tap at Nye Beach Gallery. Here, you’ll find regional and international wine and specialty cheeses and other taste treats, as well as the bronze, copper and concrete sculpture of Lon Brusselback. 715 NW Third Street. (541) 265-3292.
Nye Cottage offers up beads, beading supplies, cards, books, and gifts. Beading classes are offered. Don’t miss the Original Bard vintage bead museum. 208 NW Coast Street. 1-866-592-5556. www.nyecottage.com.
Imaginative gifts abound at Peerless Puffin by the Sea Gifts, which is just a few steps away from the seashore. Inside, you’ll discover nautical items, bath products, whimsical figures with a time-travel, historical sort of theme and numerous other very unique surprises. 742 NW Beach Drive. (541) 265-3153.
For a little holiday spice, Queen of Hearts provides an elegant collection of lingerie, loungewear, bath and home fragrance. 708 NW Beach Drive. (541) 265-2118. www.queenofheartsling erie.com.
Life is a tea party at The Tea Party – Tea Room and Gift Shop. They’ll fire up afternoon tea and conversation for you, and even have dress-up hats and attire to get you in the mood. Browse the gift shop of tea accoutrements. 716 NW Beach Drive. (541) 574-0545. www.theteapartycompany.c om.
The Twining Thread is a unique shop that keeps the needle arts alive by offering classes and the finest supplies for a variety of needlework projects. 255 NW Coast Street. (541) 265-2166. www.twiningthread.com.
Toujours Boutique is a hub of exotic, eclectic, energizing, exciting natural fiber clothing and accessories for women, often with a global flair and always unique. 704 NW Beach Dr. (541) 574-6404. www.newportnet.com/touj ours.
Village Market & Deli has brought in a host of exclusive gourmet food items, perfect for a gift basket for the gourmand who has everything. Imported mustards, special foods and jams from Oregon, chocolate sauces, vinegars from Oregon winery Sokol Blosser and Stonewall kitchen offerings, among other stunners, are found in great abundance. They also specialize in fine wines. 741 NW Third. (541) 574-9393.
For more information on Nye Beach, see www.nyebeach.org. For more information on the Oregon Coast, including extensive virtual tours of this area and others, see www.beachconnection.net .
Las Vegas – A City Guide
Las Vegas – A City Guide
Introduction
Las Vegas is the most populated city in Nevada, United States. The city was founded in the first decade of the 20th century, and is a major vacation, shopping, and gambling destination. The center of gambling in the US, Las Vegas is sometimes called Sin City due to the popularity of legalized gambling, availability of alcoholic beverages any time (like all of Nevada), various forms and degrees of adult entertainment. The nickname favored by local government and promoters of tourism is The Entertainment Capital of the World. The city’s glamorous image has made it a popular setting for films and television programs.
History
Major events in Las Vegas’ history include:
Establishment of Las Vegas as a railroad town (May 15, 1905). Legalization of gambling (March 19, 1931). Completion of Hoover Dam (October 9, 1936). Opening of Bugsy Siegel’s Flamingo Hotel on what would become the Las Vegas Strip (December 26, 1946). Above-ground testing of nuclear bombs (1951 to 1963). The floods of 1955, 1984, 1999, and 2003. MGM Grand Hotel fire (November 21, 1980), the worst disaster in Nevada history. Opening of the Mirage (November 22, 1989), this began the era of mega resort casinos.
Place of interest
The city and surrounding areas offer many attractions for both visitors and locals to enjoy. Just walking on the Strip and gazing at the gaudy, garish, absurd wonder of it all can occupy quite a lot of time. This is the number-one activity in Vegas; at night and there are shows and plenty of other nighttime entertainment. There are also plenty of out-of-town sightseeing options, like Hoover Dam (a major tourist destination), Red Rock Canyon, and nexus-of-all-conspiracy-theories Area 51, along with excursions to the Grand Canyon. The main attractions for the tourists are the casinos and their free shows. Free hotel attractions, such as Bellagio’s water-fountain ballet, The Mirage’s volcano and white-tiger exhibit, and the masquerade show at the Rio and the utter piece of hooey that replaced the pirate show at TI at the Mirage. Museums & Art Galleries
Besides the casinos another attraction in Las Vegas is its museums. These museums are very much attached with the history of Las Vegas, better to say, with the history of America. Boulder City / Hoover Dam Museum, Bruno’s Indian Museum, Central Nevada Museum, Clark County Heritage Museum, Guinness World of Records Museum and Gift Shop are some of those museums. Other than these some art museums and auto museums are there in Las Vegas. Las Vegas Art Museum, George L. Sturman Museum of Fine Art, Southern Nevada Museum of Fine Arts are some of arts museums.
Shopping
Shopping in Vegas is endless and it’s a shop-till-you-drop kind of city. Some extensive malls and many hotels have comprehensive, and sometimes highly themed, shopping arcades. The most notable of the arcades are in Caesars Palace, Aladdin, and The Venetian. In addition to the malls, outlets, and shops, it’s a good idea to drive to Maryland Parkway, which runs parallel to the Strip on the east and has just about one of everything: Target, Toys “R” Us, several major department stores, Tower Records, major drugstores, some alternative-culture stores (tattoo parlors and hip clothing stores), and so forth. Las Vegas has a big factory-outlet center just a few miles past the southern end of the Strip. Vegas has quite a few antiques stores, nearly two dozen, of consistent quality and price, nearly all located within a few blocks of each other.
Food & Drink
Among the many images that come to mind when people think of Las Vegas are cheap food deals, bargains so good the food is practically free. Some of the big names are Pinot, Le Cirque, Alizé, Aqua, Aureole, Olives, Lutce, Border Grill, Nobu and Rosemary’s Restaurant. Las Vegas has some theme restaurants like The House of Blues, Harley Davidson Café, The Hard Rock Café, the Rainforest Café and Margaritaville.
Universities
University Of Nevada-Las Vegas is the main university located in Las Vegas. Among other universities and community colleges University Of Phoenix-Nevada, Community College Of Southern Nevada, Community College Of Southern Nevada, Southern Nevada University Of Cosmetology are some notable entities.
Sports
Las Vegas isn’t known for its sports teams. Except for minor-league baseball and hockey, the only consistent spectator sports are those at UNLV. The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a main venue for car racing and should draw major events to Las Vegas.
But since the city has several top-notch sporting arenas, there are important annual events that take place in Las Vegas. The PGA Tour’s Las Vegas Senior Classic is held each April in nearby Summerlin, and the Las Vegas Invitational takes place in Las Vegas each October. The National Finals Rodeo is held in UNLV’s Thomas and Mack Center each December.
Hotels & Accommodation
If there’s one thing Vegas has, its hotels, big hotels and lots of them. The 10 largest hotels in the United States – 9 of the top 10 in the world – located in Vegas. There are lots to choose from according ones need and choice.
Luxury Hotels
Vegas have elegant and grand hotels in its possession. The MGM Grand, the Las Vegas Hilton, the Ritz-Carlton, the Hotel, the Mirage, Stratosphere Casino Hotel & Tower – are some of these big names.
Budget Hotels
If the visit to Vegas is in a particularly busy season and booking in prominent hotels are over, here’s a list of moderate to very inexpensive alternatives – Budget Suites of America, Travelodge, Budget Inn, Motel 6 Boulder Highway etc.
Tours and Sightseeing
Just about every hotel in town has a sightseeing desk offering a seemingly infinite number of tours in and around Las Vegas. You’re sure to find The Reservation Center, a tour company of international repute that will take you where you want to go a good choice for your sightseeing tours. The tours include Air Tours including Airplane, Helicopter Tours; Land tours including ATV Tours, Bicycle Tours, Bus Tours, Walking / Hiking and Horseback Riding; Water tours including Jet Ski Tours, Lake Cruises, River Rafting, Wakeboarding, etc. These tours contain destinations like Hoover Dam, Mount Charleston, and Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire and Lake Mead. The Reservation Center is one of the most comprehensive tour agencies and offers a wide variety of tours.
Transport
The CAT Bus is the popular means of public transportation among locals and tourists with 52 bus routes operating covering a large portion of the valley. The Las Vegas Monorail runs from the MGM Grand Hotel at the south end of the Strip to the Sahara Hotel at the north end of the Strip. McCarran International Airport provides commercial flights into the Las Vegas valley. The airport also serves private aircraft, domestic and international passenger flights, and freight/cargo flights. Intercity bus service to Las Vegas is provided by traditional intercity bus carriers, including Greyhound; many charter services, including Green Tortoise; and several Chinatown bus lines. Union Pacific Railroad (UP) is the only class one railroad to provide rail freight service to the city.
Is Your RV’s Fresh Water Really Fresh?
Caring for your Camper or Recreational Vehicles fresh water system is simple and easy when you know how. This article deals with the pie you should use for your RV’s fresh water.
First, use a white non-toxic drinking hose.
Hoses not labeled safe for drinking contribute to lead and other dangerous chemicals getting in the water. Use the white non-toxic hose for hooking up to the water source and take along a green or black garden hose for all other uses like flushing out holding tanks or washing the RV. When you’re not using the drinking hose, roll it up and connect the two ends together. This will keep dirt and other debris from getting in the hose. The next time you use it, run some water through it before hooking it up to the RV.
You then need to filter the incoming water with a high quality filtration system. Water filters do not completely purify the water, but they can control and remove bacteria, lead and other dangerous contaminants found in drinking water. Hydrolife filters use a filter media called KDF. It uses electrochemical oxidation reduction to neutralize harmful chemicals and bacteria. It also uses carbon to reduce pesticides, fungicides and other organic contaminants.
You basically have two choices on how to filter your RV water system. You can install an inline water filter directly to the water line that you drink from, or you can filter all of the water going into the RV, which is preferable. This helps to protect the entire water system and filters the shower water to help prevent any skin irritation.
Mexico: the land of Romantic Beaches
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Mexico: the land of Romantic Beaches
Mexico is a diverse country and a millennial culture with the Olmecan tribe being the first civilization that appeared around 1500 years BC. Mexico is rich in traditions, history, art and religion offering a complete tourist infrastructure that guarantees a comfortable and secure stay of those visiting its different destinations. Mexico has everything!
Mexico is so full of wonderful, exciting, and romantic destinations ; it is hard to know where to begin. It is surrounded by 4 coasts: The Sea of Cortes, the Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea and the Golf of Mexico. With so much coastline it has a large number of romantic beaches to visit.
Here are a few: In Los Cabos, at the southern end of Baja California, you can spend some incredible days together. Its beauty and splendor, the wide selection of activities that you can partake in during the day and its nightlife are some of the reasons that qualify it as the ideal place for going away on your honeymoon. In its streets you can find restaurants, night clubs and establishments for golf and fishing enthusiasts. Los Cabos has everything: five-star hotels that offer magnificent suites, bungalows on the beach, villas and luxury lodging with an ocean view.
Surrounded by beautiful nature, Manzanillo, on the west coast, is one of the most marvelous and merry beach resorts for you to enjoy your honeymoon. Its beaches are blessed with fine sand and gentle surf. Visiting this port means enjoying nature in its greatest possible splendor, amidst an atmosphere full of tradition. It is a very pleasant city whose wonderful beaches constitute an important tourist attraction and are complemented by a complete range of first class services.
On the east coast, in the state of Quintana Roo, Cancun offers ocean, scuba diving, expeditions, culture, gastronomy and an exciting nightlife besides great enjoyment of water sports. It is the height of modern tourism and covers the most beautiful marine landscapes in its outskirts. On one of its extreme ends, the beach touches the Caribbean Sea, on the other extreme end; the beach borders the Bay of Women.
>From Cancun you can take excursions along the Mayan Riviera, where you may find temples, cities, monuments and sculptures of America’s most important civilization. It has 130 kilometers of beach, natural reserves and many tourist destinations. Yes, Mexico has lots to offer the first time tourist or the returning traveler. Interested in this subject?
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