An interesting job has come in just now! I will be composing a Sponsorship Request letter for a young racing car driver! #
I have a new phone! A Nokia E71. I expect this will attract some comments! #
@nickbowditch Excellent! Just the comments about the Nokia E71 I wanted to hear! Will setup on the weekend. Not got time at the moment. in reply to nickbowditch#
@KateGaffin We're fine where we are. I was concerned for my sister & her family as they're on an island but just checked out Vic map & OK. in reply to KateGaffin#
In case you missed this earlier ~ 'Facebook for Business SuperGuide' http://twurl.nl/poos8s A huge amount of tips & info for businesses. #
Krabi is a small, coastal fishing and market town situated on the west coast of Thailand and south of the capital Bangkok. It’s located at the mouth of the Krabi River and is the principal port for the outlying islands. A longtail boat or kayak can be hired to explore the Krabi River. Travelling through the mangroves, intriguing cave systems can be viewed. Many contain amazing crystalline formations, stalagmites and stalactites.
The area is most defined by the limestone cliffs, tall islands jutting from the pristine waters and beautiful beaches. Offshore is the well known Phi Phi islands and Koh Lanta. Whilst Krabi is the provincial capital, nearby Ao Nang Beach is the tourist capital.
Krabi has a number of temples open to visitors. Krabi is made up of both Muslims and Buddhists. The ‘Wat Tham Seua’, or Tiger Cave Temple is the most well known and set in a lush forest. The temple is in fact a famous meditation centre. Visiting any of the temples it is important to show your respect by acknowledging the dress and code of conduct.
Another interesting 'Grand Designs' episode tonight & nice to see one that was down-to-earth (literally) & didn't reek of money! #
@Julie_Wise Just love the series! I worked on old listed buildings in Dorset many ys ago & so rewarding seeing an old building transformed. in reply to Julie_Wise#
@mr_billiam A little too *hippy* for you? The whole concept was good…lots of hard yakka though. It was better than I was expecting. in reply to mr_billiam#
Limoges is the capital of the region known as Limousin in central France and is 390km from Paris. It is situated on the Vienne River and has two beautiful bridges spanning it. The St Etienne Bridge and the Bridge of St Martial.
It is featuring today because not only is it acknowledging Bastille Day (14 July) but Limoges is hosting the start of Stage 10 of ‘Le Tour de France’. So it stands to reason that Limoges deserves this spot today!
Limoges is most well known for its fine porcelain trade since the 1770s. It is often referred to as the “ceramics capital” and excels in other areas including enamel and stained-glass windows. Limoges was also the birthplace of the leading Impressionist painter of the 1800s, Pierre-Auguste Renoir. He is most well known for his painting ‘Dance at Le Moulin de la Galette’.
You may be planning on cycling around France. Perhaps you want to ride the route of Le Tour de France? This is certainly a good way to see France and much better than from the window of a tourist bus or the woes driving can create, BUT you need to be physically prepared for this. I can recommend an excellent and affordable ebook by ‘Cyclesport Coaching’.
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