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• Kirby's Mill Kirby's Mill

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    Kirby's Mill

    
    In 1773, Isaac Haines and others petitioned the General Assembly to permit the building of a dam to power a gristmill and sawmill. It is said that the workmen building the mill could hear the roar of the cannons during the battles at Redbank, now a National Park, near Gloucester. The gristmill was completed and in operation by the spring of 1778.The brick house, referred to as the "Miller's House," located across the millrace, was built by Nehemiah Haines about 1785. His son Charles inherited the mill and enlarged it from its original single story structure to a three story structure in about 1830. The blacksmith shop and a small barn were built at about this same time.
    
    William S. Kirby bought the mill complex in 1877 and again changes were made. In the next few years the roof was lifted adding a fourth floor. Another major change was the removal of the water wheel to be replaced by several more efficient water turbines.
    
    It was in this era that the complex was at the height of productivity. The sawmill was, kept busy sawing logs for shipment not only' to local lumber yards but also to Philadelphia and Baltimore buyers. The gristmill was producing wheat flour, buckwheat and rye flour, along with cornmeal and chicken feed. The flour which was produced here was of very good quality and was much in demand by bakeries along the east coast.
    
    By World War I more modern machinery had replaced the millstones and the mill stopped producing flour in the 1920's and concentrated more on livestock feed. The sawmill finally shut down because of the lack of local timber. The blacksmith and wheelwright shop closed down with the coming' of the automobile. The gristmill stayed in operation under water power until 1961 when, because of low water and mechanical problems, it was converted. to electricity. It was still in partial operation in 1969 when the Medford Historical Society purchased it from the Kirby Brothers. This mill was the last operating commercial mill in New Jersey.
    
    Source: Medford NJ Historical Society

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• A Chronological Breakdown of D A Chronological Breakdown of Deccan Odyssey Destinations

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    The second luxury train to be launched after the famous Palace on Wheels train, Deccan Odyssey is quite a popular name with the connoisseurs of luxury travel around the world. A joint venture of the Maharashtra State Tourism and Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Indian Railways, the luxury tourist train embarked on its maiden voyage on 16^th January, 2004. Over the course of 8 days and 7 nights, the luxury train traverses the course of  enchanting destinations in Maharashtra which include Mumbai, Sindhudurg, Goa, Kolhapur, Daulatabad, Chandrapur, Ajanta Caves and Nasik. Here is the chronological breakdown of destinations covered on board.

    Mumbai- The City of Dreams

    ‘A city that never sleeps’; the phrase is quite appropriate from the perspective of Mumbai. It abounds with colonial heritage and was gifted to English King Charles II, as a part of the dowry, on his marriage to Portugeuse princess Catherine.

    

     

     

    The colonial impact is still prevalent on its monuments such as the Gateway of India, Prince of Wales museum, Victoria Terminus Museum and many others.

     

    Sindhudurg- The formidable Sea Fort

    Sitting on the Konkan coast, Sindhudurg houses an invincible fort constructed by Shivaji in the 17^th century.

     

    

    It is believed that around 4000 stack of iron were used to shape the foundation of this fort.

    Goa- The Beach Capital of India

    Perhaps the most attractive tourist destination in India, Goa thrives with natural endowments.

    

     

    The 125 kilometer long  coastline of Goa is dotted with several pristine beaches, which is a big draw among tourists from all quarters.

    Kolhapur-The Cultural City

    Once the capital of the Maratha state, Kolhapur is quite famous for its leather sandals, wrestlers, traditional jewelry and cuisines.

     

    

    The  Mahalakshmi Temple and Chattrapati Shahu Museum are quite famous in this city.

     

    Aurangabad- The Tourist Capital of Maharashtra

    Named after Aurangzeb, the son of Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, Aurangabad is regarded as one of the fastest growing cities in India and the tourist capital of Maharashtra.

    

     

    The city is the gateway to the famous Ajanta and Ellora Caves. Other attractions that you will visit at this Deccan Odyssey destination include Bibi ka Maqbara and Daulatabad Fort.

    Nashik- The Land of Gods

    According to Hindu mythology, Lord Ram spent fourteen years of his exile at this place.

    

    The major attractions of this beautiful city include Dudhsagar Falls, Gangapur Dam, Pandav Caves, vineyards and bird sanctuary. 

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• A MAGIC CITY BREAK IN PARIS (F A MAGIC CITY BREAK IN PARIS (FOR GROUPS )

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    GROUP TOUR 4 DAYS / 3 NIGHTS

    ROMANCE / ARTISTIC / FASHION IN PARIS

    
    

    Day 1 : Arrival Paris Roissy Charles de Gaulle airport.

    Bus transfer to Paris hotel

    We recommend this fabulous visit :

    Cruise on the River Seine : what better than a tour of Paris via the River Seine ?

    Discover its famous monuments Notre Dame, Ile Saint Louis… You're at the heart of lively Paris, and time will fly by.

    Overnight  in 4 star French Hotel in Paris Centre.

     

    Day 2 : Visit Paris

    Paris Half day sightseeing tour (guided)  3.5 hours

    The Paris City Tour takes in all the Paris sights - half day guided tour with professional English speaking Chauffeur Guide. Discover the famous Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysées, Invalides, Opéra, Place Vendôme, Place Concorde, Louvre, Orsay Museum Notre-Dame Cathedral, Latin Quarter, Iles de la Cité & St Louis, Panthéon, and Montmartre. Up to 3 stops at the sights of your choice for the 3.5 hour Paris tour, photo stops for the shorter 2 hour Paris tour.

    PM : Free time for shopping in Paris famous Grands magasins, go to Ladurée to buy the famous “macaroons” (beautiful shop on the Champs Elysées)

    overnight in Paris Hotel .

     

    Day 3 : Shopping Paris

    FREE

    overnight in Paris Hotel

    Option 2 :  Dinner , Show & Champagne at Paradis Latin (Dancing revue 90 minutes) 150€

    (20 H to 23 H 15 – Dinner 20H to 21H30, show starts 21H30) (+ 15 pax)

     

    Option 3 : Show & a glass of champagne at Paradis Latin (no dinner) 75 euros net per person

     

    Day 4 : departure

    After breakfast, Transfer by bus to Airport or train station. 

     

    SPECIAL GROUP PRICES (minimum 15 Persons) from 389 euros per person ttc.

    
     

    Our price includes :

    3 nights in France, 3 breakfasts, boat cruise on Seine , half day city tour of Paris ,local taxes, 1 free place for the tour leader,

    free access to the spa centre,  free wifi included.

    Supplement : Dinner , Show & Champagne at Paradis Latin + 130 € per person.

     

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• St Charles Bridge in Prague St Charles Bridge in Prague

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• Historic St. Charles, Missouri Historic St. Charles, Missouri - bird bath

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• Histroic St. Charles, Missouri Histroic St. Charles, Missouri - letter box

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• Arc of Triomphe, Paris Arc of Triomphe, Paris

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    Arc of Triomphe at Place Charles De Gaulle in Paris.

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• Charles Working Hard To Get So Charles Working Hard To Get Some Good Photos

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    This scenic spot on the Atlantic Ocean is at Marineland of Florida, on the east coast of the state. This park has been decimated by former owners and is simply a shell of its former self. The view here along the coastline is to die for.

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• ST. Vitus & Prague Castle ST. Vitus & Prague Castle

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    A view of Prague Castle & St. Vitus Cathedral from the Charles Bridge. The Catherdal is over 600 years old and has had several additions and reconstruction.  It is one of the largest and most important churches in the Czech Rep. The interior of the  Cathedral is maganificant and is not to be missed. Also the changing of the Guard at the castle area is worth it..

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• Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

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    The Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

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• Snowy Ray Charles Snowy Ray Charles

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    This snow sculpture was at the Yuki Matsuri in Sapporo, Japan.  It might have been a sculpture of Ray Charles.

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• Build a Ship like in the Olden Build a Ship like in the Olden Days

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    Mystic Seaport in Connecticut may not actually give you the chance to build yourself, but you can get an incredible view of skilled craftsmen who are doing just that. Whether building new boats or repairing and restoring historic vessels, there’s always something going. And the facilities are mind-blowing.

    When I visited, the Charles W. Morgan was being restored, the world’s last wooden whale ship. Did you catch that, the WORLD’s last one. Unreal. The name, not too catchy, but then I didn’t pay for it so I may be biased.

    The More the Merrier
    A sea-worthy ship uses 10+ different kinds of wood, each in specific parts of the construction based on strength, manipulative qualities, how they hold nails, and relationship with water. What else in life do we categorize based on its relationship with water…?

    Five Minutes of Planning…Why Bother?
    Planning: truly a half-assed job. They started on paper, got partway there and then stopped. Eh, we’re good enough. Then built to scale for the first half of the ship and did geometry problems in the dust on the floor for the rest. Amazing that it worked.

    Tune-Up and Tune-Out
    A ship lasted four years before it went in for repairs, preferably at the home port. And when its time had come, you “scuttled” the ship – sank it. Hence, “scuttlebutt” for gossip: what floats to the top as something is going down.

    What have you found to be interesting while in the state of repair?

    Click here to see the slideshow.

    www.AmericanaTheBeautiful.org

    @AmericanaBtiful

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• St. Charles Bridge, Prague, Cz St. Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

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    The sky was an amazing shade of blue that night and I loved the way the light hit the front of the bridge. I was too vertically challenged to line up the view I was seeing through my camera lens. So, I raised my arms far above my head and hoped for the best. A man behind me, who did not speak hardly any English yelled, "Beautiful!" and motioned to me that he wanted to see the photo. I didn't even see the photo yet, but I already knew it had to be good to get that reaction. I showed him the photo on the viewfinder. He smiled and gave me a thumbs up. Sometimes you have to take chances and you may just surprise yourself.

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• SIX WEEKS IN SOUTH AFRICA SIX WEEKS IN SOUTH AFRICA

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         My wife and I arrived in Johannesburg on a mild spring afternoon.  Our bed and breakfast was located in Little Linden literally yards from the old Linden farm where Nelson Mandela and the ANC  plotted the demise of the white South African government in the early 1950’s and 60’s.  Being in our mid sixties we were a little hesitant in our plan to drive around South Africa.
       Our first full day, we visited the Apartheid Museum which was a fascinating look at the history of Apartheid in South Africa. It is really a tribute to Nelson Mandela.  From the museum we had our driver take us  to Soweto where we visited Mandela’s first house and learned that Desmond Tutu was a neighbor of the Mandelas. Two Nobel Peace Prize winners were living a block away from each other.  While in Soweto we walked over to the Hector Peterson Memorial.  This plaza commemorated when the students of Soweto walked out of their classrooms on June 16, 1976 to protest the mandatory teaching of all subjects in Afrikans language,  the language spoken by whites in South Africa. Thirteen year old Hector Peterson was killed at this demonstration which led to a prolonged walk out by black South African students and triggered the fall of Aparteid.
    
         The following day our South African friends drove to Jo’burg to visit us before we departed for Cape Town.  Our friends are Zulus and live in the province of the Free State, south of Johannesburg. We met them while they were on a Fulbright teacher exchange in the states a couple of years ago. We enjoyed a traditional Braai (barbeque),  with sausages, fruit and mielie pap (a starchy corn meal like mashed potatoes).
          From Jo’burg we flew to the Cape Town region.  We picked up our rental, a Chevy Spark, from the airport and drove 30 minutes to Stellenbosch.  Our rented apartment was located in a nice neighborhood  with shopping and restaurants within walking distance.  We spent two days exploring the wineries and sampling the various products.  Our favorite winery was the highest one, Uva Mira winery, with its spectacular views of the Indian Ocean.
          From Stellenbosch we drove to a small town just south of Cape Town called Hout Bay.  Our bed and breakfast was outstanding and our hosts pointed us in the direction of Table Mountain.  After a  short scenic ocean side 20 minute drive, we arrived at the funicular tram that took us to the top of the mountain in 5 minutes while rotating  360 degrees for fabulous views en route. Fortunately, we had a beautiful day for viewing Cape Town and the environs. Some days a “table cloth” cloud hovers over the top of Table Mountain making viewing doubtful.
         The following day was also a bright blue  day so we drove into the Victoria and Albert Harbor and booked the ferry boat to Robbin Island.  We were accompanied on board by a class of middle school students who were going to learn about Nelson Mandela and the role he played in ending apartheid and developing  South Africa's democracy.  The students had perfect comportment standing in silence waiting for directions from their teachers, something that no American class of middle school students could duplicate. These students were born after Apartheid ended and were excited to visit where Mandela was imprisoned for 18 years. The tour of the prison was informative and former inmates guided us around the facilities showing us where Mandela mined limestone as well as grew his garden located outside his cell. The guides told the visitors numerous personal stories about their own incarcerations. 
         During our last day in Hout Bay we spent visiting the Kirstenbosch Botanical Gardens.  Since it was early spring, the flowers were in full bloom.  Even the spectacular Protea flower (South Africa’s national flower) was bursting with color and variety.
         Our last dinner in Hout Bay was at the Italian restaurant, Cassaricci. It was a delicious meal and  similar to traditional Italian ambiance (loud and crowded).  Earlier in the day we came across the famous Hout Bay twins who sell soap for charities.  They were quite the sight dressed in bright yellow raincoats and it was intriguing watching them impersonate each other listening to  them both speak and repeat the same words at the same time. (You can see them on YouTube at Hout Bay Soap Twins).
        From Hout Bay we drove south to Simons Town, which is a South African navy port on the Indian Ocean.  We rented an incredible beach house (from VRBO.com).  It was located just a few meters from Boulders Beach.  The house could sleep 12 and had  fantastic balcony views of the bay and Indian Ocean all for the price of about $85 per night.   Boulders beach is a colony for 3,000 penguins where you can mingle with and snap close up photos of the South African penguins.
          The following day we drove south to the Cape of Good Hope National Park.  Here we encountered baboons with their young (we had been warned to keep our car doors closed if we got out of the car because the baboons would enter the car and attempt to start it.), ostriches and their young, numerous birds and a variety of antelopes including  Spring Bok and Impala.  The highlight was when a brilliant gold “Cape Cobra” coiled up and opened his hood in the road, and then vanished just as quickly, before I could focus my camera on it.
         The following day we began our extended drive along the Garden Route from Cape Town to Durban.  This was a five day drive which took us first to the town of Knysha where we stayed in a  gorgeous  bed and breakfast with  a lovely room overlooking the sea.  Our land lord told us that Dave Matthews had stayed in the room we were renting. 
         The next day we were off in the morning and drove as far as Grahamstown.  This was a university town where we enjoyed a good dinner and rest at the 137 High Street Bed and Breakfast before departing the following day for Umtata which is in the Eastern Cape Province.  It was in this region that Nelson Mandela was born and lived his early years. Umtata is also a university town where one of the campus’ of the Walter Sisulu University is located.  This area of the Transkei was beautiful. We noticed that as we drove from one region to the next, the economy changed from fishing along the coast, to farming in the higher veld and also logging as we approached Durban. We saw lots of tribal farms with colorfully painted sod houses with cattle and sheep grazing in fields as well as along the highways.  As we would approach small rural villages we would notice an increase in the number of people walking or hitch hiking into town.  Often times we would see young children (6-8 years old) and elderly women (70’s or older) standing on the highway attempting to sell small bags of fruit.  Never, in our six weeks of traveling, did we see one person begging, despite the fact that unemployment is around 42%.
         From Umtata we drove to industrialized Durban.  In Durban,  we decided to go north and head towards Kruger Park. If we had continued Northeast beyond Durban to the beach side resorts, we would have driven through Swaziland further on enroute to the park.  Our route took us to Pietermaritzburg and then to the town of Ermelo after we passed through Lady Smith, home of the Black Mazombo musical singing group and a coal mining district. In Ermelo, we stayed at a gorgeous bed and breakfast called Angie’s  and were served a great breakfast by Angie, the owner.
        Our final stopping point before arriving in Kruger National Park was in the town of Nelspruit located near the south end of Kruger Park.  Here we stayed at the Utopia in Africa guest house.  The spectacular guest house  was built by a world famous architect with African ambiance and served outstanding cuisine for both breakfast and dinner.  We splurged and had both a three course dinner with a bottle of wine as well as requesting laundry service which was extra.  The entire bill was about $135.
         After a quick tour of the nearby Jane Goodalls’ Chimp Conservancy where we had lunch, we were off the next day to Kruger National Park.  We arrived at the park entrance (there are several) around 8:00 am.  We were surprised to learn that it would take us about 6 hours to drive up to the Oliphants Rest Area where we had booked five nights in a park rondell. This is a cement round thatched roof cabin grouped near an outdoor kitchen in the campground. Linens, baths, and porch refrigerators were provided making the accommodations comfortable and reasonably priced. In the campgrounds, there were stores, restaurants, gas stations, and tours available.
         Kruger National Park is an intriguing wildlife park.  It is not a zoo.  We discovered that after we had only driven about 2 kilometers.  This was when we saw a group of vultures finishing up on the remains of a giraffe carcass! 
          For the next six hours we drove and stopped at numerous places to observe the wildlife.  By far the most numerous were the Impala.  They wander at the
    side of the road in large packs and cross the road without much regard to the driver. Their nurseries of young are guarded by females and adolescent males.
         By 2:00 P.M., we reached Oliphant's Rest Camp.  After checking in and taking a short siesta we had dinner at the Oliphant's restaurant.  The food was average with the prices moderate.  Families on a budget could prepare meals in the campground kitchens.
         The following day we awoke early and took the road to Letaba.  Along the way we spotted hyena and their young,  as well as Kudzu and other antelope.  Later that evening we took an evening guided tour.  Our guide David, did an excellent job of pointing out various species of birds and animals including giraffe and hippos.  While we were returning to camp in the dark we had a male lion run along next to our truck.  David slammed on the brakes and the lion ran in front of our truck.  David explained that the lion had been out marking his territory after an afternoon rain and if he had not stopped quickly, the lion would have jumped into our open sided truck!
        Over the next several days we arose early for morning drives and in the evening left the camp around 4:00 pm for drives so we could be back when the gates closed at 6:30 pm.  During those days we saw, varieties of antelope,  giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, rhino, lions, hippos, elephants, baboons, impala,  water buffalo, cheetahs, and numerous birds including storks and the African eagle.  Because it was spring most animals were with their young.  This was one of the highlights of our trip.  We even extended our Kruger trip by two nights and moved to a more southern rest camp named Satari.  The results were the same with  sightings of numerous animals. 
         Before leaving the states my wife requested that we  book a safari.  Upon looking at safari prices, I found the average prices were in the $1,000 per night range per person.  Doing some internet research I found that you can rent a rondell at a rest camp in Krueger Park for around $85 per night.  We chose the least expensive "drive yourself safari". The results were the same and we noticed several private safari trucks touring at midday when the animals were asleep or out of view in the same areas of the park where we had sighted animals earlier.
         Upon leaving Krueger we drove to central South Africa and stayed in the community of Clarens.  This was an interesting town where we stayed at the Lake Clarens Guest House (Where your car is washed every morning).  Big Bad Bruce owns the guest house and also one of the restaurants in town.  In fact, some believe he is the founder of the resort that is Clarens.  He was a pleasant individual and gave us many good tips on seeing things in the vicinity.  On his advice, we drove through the Golden Gates Highlands National Park and to the Basotho Cultural Village.  Both were delightful to visit and learn about the Basotho tribal history.
         The following day we drove to the country of Lesotho.  This was a fascinating day trip into a nation completely surrounded by South Africa.   Fortunately, the citizens of Lesotho were never subjugated by the Dutch South Afrikaners.  They are still very much an agrarian  society.  We saw numerous
    women carrying goods on their heads as well as men plowing fields with oxen.  As we drove up the mountain to the Katse Dam we encountered women washing clothes in the river, young children caring for cattle and sheep herders attending their flocks.  Unlike South Africa where virtually everyone speaks English, in Lesotho very few spoke it. Unfortunately, we encountered storms in the mountains and were not able to reach the dam. Rural people in Lesotho wear blankets due to the changing mountainous weather conditions.
         After leaving Clarens the following day, we drove North to Frankfort and reconnected with our Zulu friends, the Mokoenas.  They live in the township of Namahadi  outside of Frankfort.  Here we spent three nights with their family.  Next from Frankfort, we drove with our friends to the Drakensburg Mountains.  We spent a night in the town of Underburg.  We enjoyed a lovely dinner at the Flower Inn restaurant and did some hiking in the Drakensburg Mountains  before returning to Frankfort the following day.  The views from the vistas were spectacular.  We never imagined South Africa to be lush, mountainous with flowing mountain streams.
         Upon our return to Frankfort it was time to drive back to Johannesburg.  During our final weekend we included several trips to the Bruma Cultural Market.  Here you can find all the souvenirs you could imagine.  Prices are good and bargaining is encouraged. 
         We were also invited to our Zulu friends' cousins’ baby shower.  It was great fun as we were the only whites eating barbeque boerewors (sausage) mielie pap, chakalaka, and salad while laughing at the funny stories the guests were telling about the expectant mother.
         Our last day in Jo’burg  we were chauffeured to the Cradle of Mankind cave and the Maropeng museum.  This is where the earliest humans were found.  They have discovered a human skull which is more than 3 million years old.  All modern day humans can trace their DNA back to central Africa.  In the museum you are greeted by a large sign in the lobby that proclaims “Welcome Home”!  The museum demonstrated how the earth was created and the scientific evolution of mankind through the eyes of Charles Darwin.  In the end the visitor was left with several perplexing questions. “ The world is faced with a dilemma: countries need to develop economically and to do this they need to use natural resources, but at the same time, they need to preserve the environment so that future generations can succeed.”  As Thabo Mbeki, former President of South Africa said, “ A global human society based on poverty for many and prosperity for a few, characterized by islands of wealth surrounded by a sea of poverty is unsustainable.”  Southern Africa has the highest proportion of people living on less than $1 a day.  About 40% of the regions 190 million people live in extreme poverty.  The World Bank estimates that 1.1 billion people live on less than $1 per day.  Humanity’s ecological footprint grew by 150%  between 1961 and 2000.
         South Africa has it’s share of problems including 42% unemployment, high crime rates, and lack of health care in the rural areas.  Our six week journey through South Africa was a real eye opener.  We were encouraged by the friendliness of the people.  All were well dressed and expressed a sense of hopefulness.  They were a proud nation trying to overcome serious problems.  A sign on one of the buildings in downtown Johannesburg summed up the feelings of this nation after the successful 2010 World Cup Soccer championships:  “TODAY THIS IS THE GREATEST COUNTRY IN THE WORLD”

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• Prague Tourism Information Gui Prague Tourism Information Guide

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    Prague (Praha in Czech) was the ancient capital of Charles IV's Bohemian Kingdom, and has played a pivotal role in the development of Central Europe since the middle Ages.

    Its epic history has produced a vibrant city of stunning buildings and lovely old squares, with the result that today; Prague is one of the world's most beautiful cities.  

    As visitors have increased to Prague, tourism has become of vital economic importance to the city.

    Prague's Most Beautiful Views

    Prague Castle is the most prominent Prague tourist attraction. Set on a hill, it affords visitors fine views over the whole city.

    There are also excellent views to be had from these sights and attractions in Prague: Old Town Hall Tower, Old Town Bridge Tower, Lesser Town Bridge Tower, Klementinum, Jindrisska Tower, Petrin and Vysehrad.

    Prague Sights & Attractions

    City Breaks in Prague  tourist guide books often use English names for famous sights. This can be confusing for visitors, as maps and street signs are nearly always in Czech.

    The following Czech translations will be useful:

    Prague = Praha

    Old Town = Stare Mesto

    Prague Castle = Prazsky Hrad

    Charles Bridge = Karluv Most

    National Theatre = Narodni Divadlo

    Wenceslas Square = Vaclavske Namesti

    Old Town Square = Staromestske Namesti

    Lesser Town/Lesser Quarter = Mala Strana          

    Discover the highlights of Prague

    The dramatic history of Prague is reflected in the beauty of its buildings. Once the seat of a mighty medieval empire, Prague is an open air museum best explored on foot. Our Prague tours can help you to discover the city.

    River cruises are also a popular and relaxing way to see the sights, as many Prague attractions border the river.

    Finally, there is food and drink! Prague restaurants have a reputation for offering good, often excellent cuisine in lovely settings, ranging from candlelit cellars to rooftop eateries with fine views over the city. And of course, there is the world famous Czech beer.

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• Prague at Night near the Charl Prague at Night near the Charles Bridge

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• A Water Mill in Prague A Water Mill in Prague

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    On the castle side part of the river, under the Charles Bridge, I found this quaint little water mill. 

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• Prague Castle by day Prague Castle by day

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    The castle in Prague by day light from the Charles bridge.

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• Cape Charles Haystacks Cape Charles Haystacks

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    Haystacks outside the town of Cape Charles on the Delmarva peninsula in Virginia.

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