Fun Christmas projects for the entire family:
CHRISTMAS HUMOR:
Merry Christmas!
©2010 Tammy Yee
©2010 Tammy Yee
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Where We Stayed in Rome Hotel Teatro Di Pompeo Largo del Pallaro, 8 00186 Rome, ItalyTel: 06 6830 170 Cost: 160 € peak season, 140 € off season The rooms here are small and very basic, yet comfortable, and since we spent most of the day exploring the city, they were more than adequate. Jumpstart your day at the free breakfast buffet with a cappuccino and an assortment of cold cuts, cheeses, cereals, yogurt, breads and pastries. Advantages: Central location in walking distance to Piazza Navona, the Pantheon, the Colosseum and more; great price; breakfast buffet so you don't have to think in the morning; air conditioning; VERY helpful staff who gave us wonderful suggestions and advice. Disadvantages: If you want something fancy, the spare rooms may not be what you were looking for. However, we also stayed at the ostentatious Rome Cavalieri (read below), and I enjoyed the Teatro di Pompeo so much more because of its convenience and simplicity. Also, the structure next door was being renovated, so it was a little noisy (not the fault of the hotel, of course). Rome Cavalieri Via Alberto Cadlolo 101 00136 Rome, Italy Tel: 39 06 3509 1 Cost: $400 (average) Advantages: It's a Waldorf Astoria. It was free (for us). Disadvantages: When room service for a hamburger is $28, that's gotta be some hamburger (no, I didn't order, just looked). Inconvenient location. With all that luxury, it feels removed and sterile, like you're not really experiencing Rome. |
Getting Around Every taxi driver in Rome is Mario Andretti, racing on roads with no lines and few rules. Get used to it. I read a lot about taxi drivers supposedly ripping off tourists...however, I didn't get that perception. Maybe I was simply happy to arrive at my destination alive, without having flattened any motorcyclists or pedestrians along the way. As for trains, here's where a little Italian and a lot common sense would have prevailed. Our foray into Florence and Cinque Terre was a last minute decision, so we hadn't the time to make sense of the train schedules and to purchase our tickets online–we barely had time to juggle our hotel reservations. When the Hotel Teatro di Pompeo concierge learned we had a tight schedule and no train tickets, she referred us to an English-speaking travel agent near the Area Sacra Argentina, Jazz Viaggi (Via del Sudario, 24 - 00186 - ROMA), where Marie made our train reservations. At Roma Termini, a flustered family from Miami were just as lost as we were. However, by our first trip we were able to navigate our way and make changes to our tickets ourselves, despite the language barrier. Lesson 1: Names and Destinations. You won't find Florence at the train station–Florence is called Firenze. Furthermore, trains are listed by final destination, so our train to Firenze was unlisted because it was really the train to Milan. Lesson 2: Train Number. Because of Lesson 1, find your train by its number (Doh!). I know that sounds obvious, but hey, even the Miami sophisticates were clueless. Lesson 3: Platform? Finding your train track at smaller stations that don't have departure information can be a pain. Just remember a few words: binario (platform), biglietto (ticket), treno (train), partenze (departures) and arrivi (arrivals). Helpful Links: Italiarail.com Italyheaven.co.uk |
The attractions in Rome speak for themselves. Everywhere you turn, you are humbled by the grandeur of ancient monuments. The city has done well in preserving their archaeological treasures–walls thousands of years old jut from the facades of more contemporary structures.
What makes the city even more inviting is its walkability—the heart of ancient Rome covered a compact 16 square miles, protected by 11 miles of walls. Small drinking fountains sprout from the sidewalk, and passersby refill plastic bottles or cool off in water that still flows from some of the ancient aqueducts.
Sea star at Salt Creek Tide Pools. Remember when visiting tide pools to always have a tide chart handy, and be sure to check ocean conditions with Park Rangers. Never turn your back to the ocean, and always keep children under close supervision. Rocks may be slippery, so have proper footwear. Avoid trampling on plants and coral. Remember that tide pool creatures need to be submersed...return them to their pools, and if you lift a rock or a pebble while exploring, replace it in its original position. |
There are a number of short hikes through old-growth forest that are suitable for young families. Sol Duc Falls is a 1.4 mi (round trip) hike through mossy temperate forests. Kids can look for millipedes and banana slugs along the way. |
Barn swallows swoop over the cabins at Sol Duc Hot Springs. |
Fun Facts: Wildlife Kids are chock full of questions you can't answer. Whenever we explore national parks, we always bring along an inexpensive pocket guide. Our favorites are the boldly illustrated mammal, bird and plant identification guides and cards that turn hiking into a treasure hunt. Download a list of animals you might see at Olympic National Park, and make a checklist that you can discuss after your family's day hike. Remember that however cute and cuddly they may appear, the animals are wild and should not be approached, harassed or fed. Pacific Northwest Marine Mammal and Seabird Word Search Sea Otter How much do you know about those lovable, fur-faced acrobats twisting and diving in kelp beds? Sea otters are one of the few mammals, aside from primates (monkeys and apes), to use tools. Floating on the surface of the water, they sometimes place a rock on their chest, using it as a hard surface to smash open shelled food like clams and abalone. Have you ever wondered how otters carry all that stuff to the surface? In their armpits, in loose skin folds! Try that with an urchin--better yet, don't try it. Read more... ©2010 Tammy Yee All rights reserved. | Fun Stuff: Origami Visitors in May and early June may be lucky enough to spot a bald eagle nest with new chicks: American Bald Eagle Origami Bald Eagle Paper Airplane Humpback Whale Sea Otter |
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Born under the sign of wisdom, you are highly intelligent, decisive and active. You thoroughly enjoy focusing on new ideas and intelligent discussions that would enable you to contribute unusual and challenging thoughts. You dislike simple, idle and repetitive conversation for you are a deep thinker.
You are very attractive and have a seductive nature. You plan your conquests carefully and do not abandon your quest lightly. On love, you are a humorous and romantic partner who is determined not to lose what you already have, even if you wander off to flirt with others.
A skillful organizer and blessed with business acumen, you are indeed lucky in financial matters. During their older years, most Snake people become financially secure. But be careful that you do not gamble your money away because you have the honor of being the worst gambler in the Chinese zodiac!
You are certainly not afraid of hard work and generally thorough in all that you do. However, when the opportunity comes, you know how to wind down and relax. You like to find a means of escape and would withdraw to pursue your hobbies and enjoy the luxuries of life. You are pretty much your own master and will try your hand at many things.
You are a trusting, protective and caring friend. However, you will seek revenge if someone has taken advantage of you or has hurt someone who is dear to you.
Courageous and determined, you are able to recognize trouble and react immediately, but once you have achieved your goal you usually retreat to gather your thoughts, meditate, and rest until a new challenge appears.MARRIAGE
Good for matrimony with ox, rooster or rat year people.COLOR: RED
Avoid mating with monkey, tiger or boar year people.
The snake is associated with the color red, which traditionally represents good fortune. It symbolizes happiness and strength, success with endeavors, and prosperity in the family. It is one of the most popular colors during Chinese new year, when blessings are written on red paper.
Learn about the other signs of the Chinese zodiac: | |
•Boar •Rat •Ox •Tiger •Rabbit •Dragon •Snake •Horse •Ram •Monkey •Rooster •Dog | You might enjoy: |
Cool Pokemon revisions by artist Vaughn Pinpin |