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Candy Jar Books Announces Its Third UNIT Novel, The Secret of Foxfell Forest

Candy Jar Books Announces Its Third #UNIT #DoctorWho Novel, The Secret of Foxfell Forest

Candy Jar Books has announced the third novel in its UNIT range, The Secret of Foxfell Forest, by popular writer Nick Walters — and the book includes the return of the Valethske from his 2001 Past Doctor Adventure, Superior Beings! Range Editor Tim Gambrell tells how this book came about. He says: “Nick contributed one of the early Lethbridge-Stewart novels, Mutually Assured Domination, so it…

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SAINTS JANUARY 20

St. Alban Bartholomew Roe, 1642 A.D. Missionary and martyr, one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Alban is believed to have been born in Bury St. Edmund's, England, about 1580. He converted to Catholicism and went to the English College at Douai, where he was dismissed for an infraction of discipline. In 1612 he became ordained Benedictine at Dieulouard, France. From there he was sent to England. In 1615 he was arrested and banished. In 1618 he returned to England and was imprisoned again. This imprisonment lasted until 1623, when the Spanish ambassador obtained his release. In 1625, once again having returned to England to care for Catholics, Alban was arrested for the last time. For seventeen years he remained in prison and was then tried and condemned. Alban was sentenced with Thomas Reynolds, another English martyr. They were hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn on January 21, 1642.

Bl. Thomas Reynolds, 1642 A.D. English martyr. Born Thomas Green at Oxford, he left England and studied at Reims, France, and at Valladolid and Seville in Spain. Ordained in 1592, he went to England but was exiled in 1606. Thomas returned and labored for the faith until his arrest in 1628. He spent fourteen years in prison until he was hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn, with Blessed Alban Bartholomew Roe. Thomas was eighty at the time.

Bl. Edward Stransham, 1586 A.D. English martyr born and educated at Oxford, England. Studying at Douai and Reims, France, Edward was ordained in 1580 and was sent back to England in 1581. He worked in London and Oxford until his arrest. Condemned, Edward was martyred at Tyburn. He was beatified in 1929.

ST. SEBASTIAN, MARTYR, St. Sebastian was commonly invoked as a protector against the plague. According to historical records, he defended the city of Rome against the plague in 680. His association with the plague could be because he survived being shot full of arrows and in pagan belief, pestilence was delivered by arrows shot by the gods above. Jan. 20

POPE ST FABIAN, MARTYR. Fabian was Pope for 14 years. He maintained relations with Eastern Christians, and divided Rome into seven diaconates for the assistance of the poor. Pope Fabian was imprisoned during the Decian persecution and died in 250. He is buried in the catacombs of St Callixtus, and is honoured as a martyr. Jan. 20

St. Brigid, 6th century. Known as St. Brigid of Kilbride, venerated in the diocese of Lismore. St. Brigid of Kildare, one of the patrons of Ireland, visited Kilbride. This Brigid is also known as Briga.

St. Vimin, 6th century. Scottish bishop, supposedly the founder of the monastery of Holywood. In some lists he is called Wynnia or Gwynnin.

St. Lawdog, 6th century. Saint of Wales who has four churches commemorating his memory in the diocese of St. David’s, Wales.

Bl. Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi, Igbo Nigerian ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937. Feastday Jan 20

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In Game:

Christoffa Corombo (Italian: Cristoforo Colombo), better known by the anglicized Christopher Columbus, was an Italian navigator, colonizer, and explorer who worked with the nation of Spain. His voyages across the Atlantic Ocean exposed the existence of the Americas to the Europeans and planted the very first seeds of the Spanish Empire, though his original intention was to find a western route to India and China.

It was in 1491 that he was first contacted by a Rodrigo Borgia, Grand Master of the Templar Order, who he knew only as "the Spaniard". The Spaniard offered a long-term business partnership with Christoffa, whereby he would sponsor his voyage. Luis, secretly an Assassin, suspected that the meeting was a trap, but the desperate Christoffa refused to heed his warnings.

Faced with little choice, Luis accompanied Christoffa to Venice, where Christoffa was to meet with his sponsor for the very first time. While Christoffa hurried to the meeting, Luis left for the local Thieves Guild to request its Assassin leader Antonio de Magianis for help in protecting his friend. Luis's intuition proved correct: the meeting was indeed a set-up, and the Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze assigned by Antonio to oversee the meeting arrived just in time to save Christoffa from murder; the Spaniard himself never showed.

Once his safety had been secured, Christoffa and Luis attempted to return to their lodgings, only to find that it had been raided by Borgia soldiers. Though their hostel's occupation would have been of little consequence to them, Christoffa's prized atlas was still inside. Its loss would not only jeopardize Christoffa's goal, but as it exposed the existence of the Americas, Luis feared the ramifications should it fall into the hands of the Templars. Without the means to fight the Borgia forces, they awaited Ezio at the Garden District, having asked him to meet them there should the meeting have gone askew. Ezio, unaware that Luis was an Assassin and not wishing to act as a mercenary-for-hire, was ever as reluctant when Christoffa and Luis asked Ezio to help them retrieve the atlas. Even so, he acquiesced due to the mission's possible connection with his archenemy, Rodrigo Borgia.

While the Assassin left to sneak into the hostel, Christoffa and Luis prepared for their departure at the Venetian harbor. As expected, Ezio returned with the atlas after escaping a pursuit by Borgia soldiers through the catacombs and streets of Venice. Although some parts of the atlas were indeed lost in the attack, they were able to retain the most significant maps—those drawn by the famed Turkish cartographer Piri Reis. While Christoffa momentarily left to check on the ships, Ezio advised Luis that he and Christoffa should bring their own protection the next time they come to Italy, to which Luis explained that their failure to do so owed to the Assassins of Spain being wiped out by the Spanish Inquisition, a remark that would prompt Ezio to venture to Aragon to save these Assassin on his own initiative. It was then that Christoffa returned to notify Luis that their ship was waiting on them to depart, and the two set sail back to Spain.

In Spain, Christoffa resumed his protracted negotiations with Castile in the hope that they would at some point finally concede to his requests for funds. Nevertheless, the prospect of such a sponsorship was kept perpetually on hold while Castile remained embroiled in their war against the Emirate of Granada, the last Moorish state in Iberia. With their treasury tied up in such a conflict, there was little cause for Queen Isabella to invest in a risky expedition.

Unbeknownst to Christoffa, this setback was orchestrated by the Templars themselves, who had one of their spies routinely provide false counsel to Emir Muhammad XII of Granada to dissuade him from surrender. By deliberately prolonging the war, they hoped to exhaust Castile's treasury and delay Christoffa's voyage, having failed to kill him, providing them with an opportunity to journey to the Americas and dominate the continent before its existence became common European knowledge.

Thanks to the intervention of Ezio, however, the Templar plot was ended, with the Assassin freeing Muhammad XII from Templar captivity after they took him hostage in retaliation for their spy's assassination and convincing the emir to at last abdicate the throne. Christoffa was present in Granada itself as it fell to the Spanish forces, meeting with Ezio, Luis, and their friend Raphael Sánchez just as Spanish soldiers entered the city. Despite how little time had passed since the surrender of the city, Christoffa immediately set out to urge Queen Isabella to lend him the funds for his voyage.

As soon as Luis had been informed by Queen Isabella of Christoffa's departure, he instantly deduced that the supposed offer by Louis XII was a trap and anxiously sent Ezio to save Christoffa's life yet again. To persuade him to return to him, he told Ezio to preemptively tell Christoffa that Queen Isabella had changed her mind, intending to fund half the expedition out of his pocket for his sake. Ezio intercepted Christoffa just moments before he was ambushed by a Templar guard captain, who Ezio slew after a brief fight. While Christoffa was skeptical of Ezio's claim that Louis XII had never actually offered his sponsorship, Ezio assured him that this was a moot point given that Queen Isabella was now open to his proposal. With that, Christoffa returned with Ezio to meet with Queen Isabella, just as she reached an agreement with Luis to sponsor Christoffa's voyage at last—but only because Luis promised to cover half the expenses.

That same year, the Assassin Aguilar de Nerha entrusted Christoffa with an Apple of Eden, tasking him to keep it safe after having wrestled it from Tomás de Torquemada when Grand Inquisitor sought to take it from Muhammad XII.

Christoffa kept the artifact until his death, and he was eventually buried with it at the Seville Cathedral. There, it would remain until the Templars, learning of its location from viewing the genetic memories of Aguilar through the Animus, took it from his tomb in 2016.

In Real Life:

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, part of present-day Italy, in 1451. His parents’ names were Dominico Colombo and Susanna Fontanarossa. He had three brothers: Bartholomew, Giovanni, and Giacomo; and a sister named Bianchinetta. Christopher became an apprentice in his father’s wool weaving business, but he also studied mapmaking and sailing as well. 

His career as a seaman began effectively in the Portuguese merchant marine. After surviving a shipwreck off Cape Saint Vincent at the southwestern point of Portugal in 1476, he based himself in Lisbon, together with his brother Bartholomew. Both were employed as chart makers, but Columbus was principally a seagoing entrepreneur. In 1477 he sailed to Iceland and Ireland with the merchant marine, and in 1478 he was buying sugar in Madeira as an agent for the Genoese firm of Centurioni.

In 1479 he met and married Felipa Perestrello e Moniz, a member of an impoverished noble Portuguese family. Their son, Diego, was born in 1480. Between 1482 and 1485 Columbus traded along the Guinea and Gold coasts of tropical West Africa and made at least one voyage to the Portuguese fortress of São Jorge da Mina (now Elmina, Ghana) there, gaining knowledge of Portuguese navigation and the Atlantic wind systems along the way. Felipa died in 1485, and Columbus took as his mistress Beatriz Enríquez de Harana of Córdoba, by whom he had his second son, Ferdinand.

In 1484 Columbus began seeking support for an Atlantic crossing from King John II of Portugal but was denied aid. (Some conspiracy theorists have alleged that Columbus made a secret pact with the monarch, but there is no evidence of this.) By 1486 Columbus was firmly in Spain, asking for patronage from King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella. After at least two rejections, he at last obtained royal support in January 1492. This was achieved chiefly through the interventions of the Spanish treasurer, Luis de Santángel, and of the Franciscan friars of La Rábida, near Huelva, with whom Columbus had stayed in the summer of 1491. Juan Pérez of La Rábida had been one of the queen’s confessors and perhaps procured him the crucial audience.

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Christian missionary and anti-Islamic fervour, the power of Castile and Aragon, the fear of Portugal, the lust for gold, the desire for adventure, the hope of conquests, and Europe’s genuine need for a reliable supply of herbs and spices for cooking, preserving, and medicine all combined to produce an explosion of energy that launched the first voyage. Columbus had been present at the siege of Granada, which was the last Moorish stronghold to fall to Spain (January 2, 1492), and he was, in fact, riding back from Granada to La Rábida when he was recalled to the Spanish court and the vital royal audience. Granada’s fall had produced euphoria among Spanish Christians and encouraged designs of ultimate triumph over the Islamic world, albeit chiefly, perhaps, by the back way round the globe. A direct assault eastward could prove difficult, because the Ottoman Empire and other Islamic states in the region had been gaining strength at a pace that was threatening the Christian monarchies themselves. The Islamic powers had effectively closed the land routes to the East and made the sea route south from the Red Sea extremely hard to access. 

Thus a great number of interests were involved in this adventure, which was, in essence, the attempt to find a route to the rich land of Cathay (China), to India, and to the fabled gold and spice islands of the East by sailing westward over what was presumed to be open sea. Columbus himself clearly hoped to rise from his humble beginnings in this way, to accumulate riches for his family, and to join the ranks of the nobility of Spain. In a similar manner, but at a more exalted level, the Catholic Monarchs hoped that such an enterprise would gain them greater status among the monarchies of Europe, especially against their main rival, Portugal. Then, in alliance with the papacy (in this case, with the Borgia pope Alexander VI), they might hope to take the lead in the Christian war against the infidel.

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The ships for the first voyage—the Niña, Pinta, and Santa María—were fitted out at Palos, on the Tinto River in Spain. Consortia put together by a royal treasury official and composed mainly of Genoese and Florentine bankers in Sevilla (Seville) provided at least 1,140,000 maravedis to outfit the expedition, and Columbus supplied more than a third of the sum contributed by the king and queen. Queen Isabella did not, then, have to pawn her jewels (a myth first put about by Bartolomé de Las Casas in the 16th century).

The little fleet left on August 3rd, 1492. The admiral’s navigational genius showed itself immediately, for they sailed southward to the Canary Islands, off the northwest African mainland, rather than sailing due west to the islands of the Azores. The westerlies prevailing in the Azores had defeated previous attempts to sail to the west, but in the Canaries the three ships could pick up the northeast trade winds; supposedly, they could trust to the westerlies for their return. After nearly a month in the Canaries the ships set out from San Sebastián de la Gomera on September 6th.

Adverse winds carried the fleet to an island called Ayti (Haiti) by its Taino inhabitants; on December 6th Columbus renamed it La Isla Española, or Hispaniola. He seems to have thought that Hispaniola might be Cipango or, if not Cipango, then perhaps one of the legendarily rich isles from which King Solomon’s triennial fleet brought back gold, gems, and spices to Jerusalem (1 Kings 10:11, 22); alternatively, he reasoned that the island could be related to the biblical kingdom of Sheba (Sabaʾ). There Columbus took at least enough gold and prosperity from the natives to save him from ridicule on his return to Spain.

On January 16th, 1493, Columbus left with his remaining two ships for Spain. The journey back was a nightmare. The westerlies did indeed direct them homeward, but in mid-February, a terrible storm engulfed the fleet. The Niña was driven to seek harbor at Santa Maria in the Azores, where Columbus led a pilgrimage of thanksgiving to the shrine of the Virgin; however, hostile Portuguese authorities temporarily imprisoned the group. After securing their freedom Columbus sailed on, stormbound, and the damaged ship limped to port in Lisbon. There he was obliged to interview with King John II. These events left Columbus under the suspicion of collaborating with Spain’s enemies and cast a shadow on his return to Palos on March 15.

On this first voyage, many tensions built up that was to remain through all of Columbus’s succeeding efforts. First and perhaps most damaging of all, the admiral’s apparently high religious and even mystical aspirations were incompatible with the realities of trading, competition, and colonization. Columbus never openly acknowledged this gulf and so was quite incapable of bridging it.

The gold, parrots, spices, and human captives Columbus displayed for his sovereigns at Barcelona convinced all of the need for a rapid second voyage. Columbus was now at the height of his popularity, and he led at least 17 ships out from Cádiz on September 25th, 1493. Colonization and Christian evangelization were openly included this time in the plans, and a group of friars shipped with him. The presence of some 1,300 salaried men with perhaps 200 private investors and a small troop of cavalry are a testimony to the anticipations for the expedition. 

By the time he died on May 20th, 1479, he had had a total of four voyages across the Atlantic. Columbus had reached Spain in November 1504 after his final voyage. He was not in good health. He spent much of the last of his life writing letters to obtain the percentage of wealth overdue to be paid to him, and trying to re-attain his governorship status, but was continually denied both. He died firmly believing that he had traveled to the eastern part of Asia.

Sources:

http://www.history.com/topics/exploration/christopher-columbus

https://www.biography.com/people/christopher-columbus-9254209

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Christopher-Columbus/The-fourth-voyage-and-final-years

http://exploration.marinersmuseum.org/subject/christopher-columbus/

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Places to travel Abroad During October

Places to travel Abroad During October

Marrakech, Morocco

Average temperature: 27 ° C

October is an excellent time to visit Marrakech: the temperature has been cooled since 38 degrees Celsius in August, but it is still warmer than the lowest at 6 degrees Celsius in January. If you want to live as a luxury place while you are in town, try staying in the riad. These family-run houses are arranged around a magnificent open courtyard, which acts as a quiet cocoon against the hustle and bustle of the city. Ideal for sitting with refreshing mint tea after bargaining in the market Places to travel Abroad During October.

There are hundreds of riads spread throughout Marrakech, but some of our favorite users are Riad Samaya and Riad les Inseperables. Both are excellent, and guests love the cozy atmosphere of these beautifully restored properties.

Palermo, Italy

Average temperature: 22 ° C

Sicily enjoys good weather throughout October, and cooler temperatures make it more enjoyable than August. While exploring Palermo's majestic splendor, make sure to take some time to visit the mysterious Catacombe dei Cappuccini (open every day from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm, EUR 3). The catacombs have been used since the 17th century as the final resting place for the monk, monks and members of the city's elite, with many stuffed bodies. There is no doubt that the most horrifying attractions in the city are the perfect place for a spooky Halloween holiday trip.

Marseille, France

Average temperature: 19 ° C

In October, the temperature in Marseille is still warm enough to spend the afternoon on the terrace of a bar in the old port, watching luxury yachts moving in the water while the pasta tastes: the local drink with anise flavor. Autumn Travel Guide with Ngtraveller.com One of the best places to enjoy a solarium is the La Caravelle (34 Quai du Port), a jazz bar since the 1930s, with a small terrace, but great views of the water. If you love culture more than fishing, visit the Museum of Excellent Civilizations in Europe and the Mediterranean (open daily from 11 am to 7 pm, with a total ticket price of € 9.50), which hosts the exhibitions especially since the birth of agriculture until the last intifada. Tunisia.

Hanoi, Vietnam

Average temperature: 29 ° C

After heat choking from May to August, October notes that the temperature in Hanoi falls to a more enjoyable level. The warm sunny period lasts only a few weeks before temperatures drop to 15 degrees Celsius in December. With devastating colonial buildings, especially the elegant villas in the French Quarter, Hanoi is a great place to stroll. It is also an excellent base for cruises on the stunning Ha Long Bay, where bags of limestone are pushed vertically out of the water to create a dream-like landscape. One of the natural wonders of the world, is a real destination for wish list.

All of these marvels have a favorable price: Hanoi is one of our unique flights that you can afford now.

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Seville, Spain

Claire Jobs, from Twins tells us that Travel, how this is the best place to go:

Where will you go in your chosen destination?

I went to Maria Luisa Park (shared here and beautiful) and to the Plaza de Espana, next to the park, where you can rent a rowing boat and slide across the beautiful Arabian mosaics in the square.

Why should someone else bother to go there?

Enjoy views of Seville from the top of Seville Cathedral and spend some time at the Orange Garden and the Lemon Tree in the cathedral. Wonderful smell!

What makes it an excellent place to go in this particular month?

It is the ideal month to visit when the city cools, but it is still warm enough to wear your summer clothes and enjoy an outdoor dinner.

What are you going to do?

Autumn Travel Guide

It should be seen by Real Alcázar, one of the most beautiful palaces in Spain where Game of Thrones was filmed. The gardens are an oasis of city hustle and heat.

Any recommendations for bars, restaurants or cafes?

I would definitely recommend the tapas night and flamenco in one of the many pubs in town. Suggested: The Carbonería.

Autumn Travel Guide

Crete, Greece

Average temperature: 22 ° C

With an average temperature of 22 ° C, you can expect lots of sun during an autumn trip to Crete. Balos Beach is a must-see, in addition to having a soft golden sand to rest, it also has a captivating view of an island with transparent walls topped by a Venetian castle. Speaking of ancient buildings, Knossos in Crete houses a huge site from the Bronze Age, which could be the oldest city in Europe, with more than 4,000 years old. According to Greek mythology, Knossos was the home of the Labyrinth, a huge labyrinth that was patrolled by the half man, the half bull Minotaur. The labyrinth could be a pure myth, but the palace was not: you can find its ruins about three miles south of Iraklio. The guided tours cost from € 10 and last 90 minutes.Greece is a great country to go from island to island, and our complete guide to 20 islands is full of advice on where to go, what to see and what to do.

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More Handy French Phrases When Travelling In France

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Most of Southern France is off the overwhelmed vacationer entice, suffering from medieval villages, and containing acres of wonderful and scenic vineyards. cheap flights and hotel to amsterdam The SNCF (French State railway company)'s Carte Senior entitles those over 60 to discounts of 25-50% on all train journeys, even should you do not ebook prematurely, for a whole year. Simply the world is gorgeous and stunning with nice climate all year spherical. If you wish to be a part of these celebrations, Arles is the place where to spend your Christmas trip. It is well-known for its history, culture, tourist attractions, monuments, museums, gardens, churches and ancient ruins. After you finish studying the history, head over to Lac Kir and take a swim, play some volleyball, or take a walk. Inside France, the TGV trains are an effective way to move between main centres, the place you may then switch to slower regional trains or lease a car.

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A Transient Information To Driving A Minibus In Europe

Spending time in Europe is usually a nice pleasure in case you get organised prematurely. I will surely counsel making an attempt to remain a minimal of three days in any massive European cities. If you don't have the time to travel from one city to another, exploring instant Paris sights is likely to be enough in your first visit in France. A tour to town of Paris entails discovering new places, meeting new individuals and tasting the various cuisines in the wonderful meals festivals. Like most of Europe, several castles are littered throughout Germany. Its most well-known city Monte Carlo, has a lot to supply with its casinos, boutiques and unique gardens. It may not get a lot press, however savvy travellers have been saving tons of money by exchanging their home for one at their destination for decades. Beaune is in the coronary heart of the vineyards so it is a excellent spot for wine-tasting and excursions to the vineyards. You may not have coffee in a French home, however in case you travel to France you'll surely have the chance to order coffee in a café. The favored streets the place most eating places and cafes are, can get crowded, but they can be a lot of fun for those who get pleasure from individuals watching; and since a lot of the streets are closed to site visitors, it's not exhausting to only walk round and enjoy the upbeat environment. Although in case you've seen one earlier than at another Disney park, it's a good time to go on the busier rides as the queues are normally shorter. When you are there, be sure to visit the crypt and see the unique churches that have been constructed on this website. Dijon is known for its well-known mustard and delightful tile roofs. Amongst them are the Mushroom Museum, which promises to teach you about all issues mushroom-related, exhibiting you each how and the place they grow. Central European favourites would lead to Vienna, Budapest, Prague and Krakow. The trendy enterprise skyscrapers are also part of the modern Paris life, but the enterprise quarter is positioned a little bit bit aside, at the border of the town and is called «Defence». This can be irritating for vacationers who just want to be themselves throughout their journey. St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace are normally crowded by mid day. Not to be ignored is the popular Montmartre area of Paris. These locations are often flocked with guests though. You will discover loads of restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels in this charming city. Every year the Humorous Christmas Competition (Drôles de Noëls) seizes this Southern French town and fills its avenue with a festive environment. Additionally keep in mind that if your dog is nervous or sensitive, touring may make him require more frequent potty breaks. Happily, this is not only a pipe dream however a reality that is available for the discerning traveller. Throughout the borders of Paris proper, there are six train stations or Gares as they're known, that are unfold around the city, however which are all fairly near the centre. Nice is so nicely positioned you can take half-day and full-day. High pace connections now exist with neighbouring nations and you'll even take the Eurostar from St. Pancras Station in London, travel beneath the English Channel and arrive in the core of Paris in only a few hours! Whether or not you are visiting Paris on a enterprise trip or a enjoyable household vacation, there is one factor certain the City of Lights will captivate you. Churches and cathedrals are additionally famous in France. Also, service personnel in lodges or inns are apt to talk English to offer better service to tourists and vacationers world wide. One of many fundamental causes folks proceed to go to the awe inspiring catacombs is because of the graffiti that has coated the partitions of the tunnels for the reason that 18th century, chronicling the extraordinary history of the suburban ossuary. The character parks found on this space are The Camargue has over 400 species of birds with the pink flamingos being the most well-liked. The practice experience from Paris to Bordeaux is simply over 3 hours lengthy. Personally, I think a few of the highlights of any journey via Europe would have to embody London and Paris, for his or her architecture and historic significance. Each of those countries has some world famous vacationer location where a traveler can be taught historical past, pure magnificence and plenty extra. The Loire Valley, with its imposing castles and châteaux dotting the landscape is one other nice possibility in your French barge cruise, assured to take your breath away - even with out you stepping ashore. Ranging from Paris, subsequent to the worldwide well-known Eiffel Tower that so many vacationers come to see from in every single place, you can walk up alongside Champs Elysees, thought-about one of the vital romantic avenues on this planet. But the mode of journey throughout France is just one space of tipping that travelers ought to be aware of; there are different areas the ready traveler could be eager about. Once you travel to France or plan a vacation in France, you'll have to dine, keep in a hotel, occasionally travel by taxi, and take excursions. Some must see cities embrace Madrid, Barcelona, and Seville or Costa Blanca. For many who choose Rome as the primary vacation spot, they are going to get the opportunity to go to THE Coliseum. France has an incredible practice system that you should be aware of should you decide to journey there. Dotted with plenty of attractions, the assorted cities and towns of France supply visitors a memorable keep. Add this place to your journey list to make the best of your Paris trip. It's acquired all the pieces from the beautiful streets of Paris to lush, inexperienced wine country to glamorous seashores to the snow-capped Alps to Disneyland and far, rather more. The Cathedral right here is without doubt one of the trio of Gothic churches constructed within the 14th century. Some websites start the low cost at age 65, however if you're over 60 at all times bear in mind to ask just in case, and do deliver your passport or other ID in case they ask you to show your age! Canary Islands: SA passport holders will want a Schengen visa for entry. The areas of Languedoc are particularly stunning and you can too pattern a few of the country's tastiest wines. So if you're planning to visit a visit to Paris here's a transient and simple journey guide for you which includes the place to remain, where to eat and drink, what to do and where to buy in Paris. Automobile rental in France is as aggressive as wherever on the continent and, like the whole lot it pays to buy round earlier than you commit your self. When making use of for any visa, it's essential to phone the embassy or consulate concerned. When two trains meet one another getting in the opposite direction, the trains are rocked apart by the air stress between them. Quite a lot of France's many museums and monuments will supply a reduction for senior travellers, in some circumstances of as much as forty%. The ASOR waybill is for use when travelling outdoors the European Union and requires a set of translations to accompany it. has a bit with useful minibus advice on where to obtain waybills. A car permits for spontaneity in a approach that public transport can't; spot something attention-grabbing from the car and you'll merely cease and investigate - attempt doing that on a practice! The Jewish Quarter that nestled within the Marais area and that familiarizes you with the Jewish customs and traditions has at all times been an apple of every visitor's eyes. Additionally, do confirm the gear, if any, that you'll want to take with you together with any particular clothes requirements, similar to mountaineering boots or your individual life jacket, just as we needed to get a life jacket for our daughter as a result of her age, as there were not any out there in very small sizes and the last thing you want is to get to your vacation spot and realise you can't participate in the activities you were so trying ahead to. cheap hotels knoxville tn For adventure vacationers, the French Alps in Rhone, the Fontainebleau Forest, wine valleys in Burgundy, and Monte-Carlo rock tours are necessary for adventure lovers. With this Visa you may journey between international locations like travelling inter-state in USA. You won't see really any skyscrapers within the central components of the city except one lonely black tower close to one of the railway stations and of course the Eiffel Tower. This city began off as a tiny settlement surrounded by a defensive wall. Take a break from the solar and visit the Picasso museum in Antibes, or the Matisse Museum in Good. Folks from Non-EU(European Union), Non-EEA(European Economic Space) international locations who want to visit Europe as tourists, and who require a visa to enter the Schengen space, are simply required to get a standard Schengen Visa from the Embassy/Consulate of the Schengen country they intend to go to first. Take a tour of the quite a few vineyards and see how the wine in this lovely area is produced. Well the plain solutions can be scenic magnificence, wealthy history, gourmet meals and wine, perfume and vogue. It is among one of many famous and largest churches on the earth which is legendary for its artwork and sculptures too. If you are lover of arts, then don't miss to make visit to giant variety of museums and monuments in this city. The Embassy of Switzerland, Pretoria, cellphone 012-452-0660. Norway: Royal Norwegian Embassy, Pretoria, cellphone 012-342-6100. Hotels are convenient in case you are staying over night in a town, however if you want to explore a area, then one of the best factor to do is lease an condominium or a home. This nation isn't just known for its cooking, there are quite a lot of places in your France journey you can get pleasure from sightseeing. Should you plan to take a prepare journey together with your dog in France, there are a few things you'll need to carry to ease the journey: For smaller canines bring a canine service. Along with the cathedrals in Chartres and Reims, this cathedral is one of the first three Gothic cathedrals inbuilt France of the High Gothic model. Thus, it stuffed Germany with monuments to the tales of our grandfathers about occasions gone but never forgotten. Basilique de Notre Dame de Fourvière, Cathédrale St-Jean, Place de la Comédie, Roman Ruins, Museum of Gallo-Roman Civilization are amongst major tourist points of interest in Lyon.'A French island basking in the Italian sun' is the outline of Balzac for Corsica. Enjoy a meal at the well-known Colombe d'Or Restaurant or sip a beer at an outside cafe while watching a neighborhood game of petanque. You must pay a tip of 10-15% of the metered fare to taxi drivers; hairdressers should receive 10%, and assistants 5%. Smaller tips of around 1 Euro are reasonable for cloakroom and washroom attendants, ushers, and museum tour guides. I've by no means been in New York or every other metropolis with conventional enterprise parts stuffed with skyscrapers, however I was really impressed, for the first time in my life I've seen such tall constructing in real and I believe even the Empire State Building will not impress me much after those. We got here in by TGV (Practice à Grande Vitesse, which means really quick train in English!) from Avignon and it made probably the most sense to take the practice to the airport reasonably than a station within the city and then get out to the airport for my 6 am flight the subsequent day. There's loads you can do in Italy right from visiting historical spots, viewing magnificent art works, lovely landscapes, and relaxing on its seashores. Lastly, two extra well-known northern European cities, Berlin and Amsterdam, would create an excellent schedule for any visit. My favourite factor to do, however, is to easily stroll the cobbled streets and benefit from the timbered buildings and tiled roofs. With the rising interest in family tree there's a growing number of youthful folks visiting Normandy to see if they'll discover the grave of the grandfather or even nice grandfather.

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Candy Jar Books Announces UNIT: The Benton Files V

Candy Jar Books Announces #UNIT: The Benton Files V

Candy Jar Books has revealed the next book in its ongoing Benton Files short story series — and unlike the previous books, The Benton Files V contains just one long story instead of two shorter ones. The Chimes of Whitby is written by Matt Barber, a writer new to Candy Jar. The cover is once again by Richard Young. Range editor Tim Gambrell tells us how this came about: “I’ve known Matt for…

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Candy Jar Books Unveil New UNIT Short Story Collection, Fall-Out, Set After The Invasion

.@Candy_Jar Unveils New UNIT Short Story Collection, Fall-Out, Set After #DoctorWho The Invasion

Candy Jar is proud to announce the second of its UNIT Files short story collections – Operation Fall-Out. And this collection features stories set place shortly after the much-loved Second Doctor serial, The Invasion. This book is something of a departure as Range Editor, Tim Gambrell, explains: “I was really pleased with the first UNIT Files book (Operation Wildcat) but I didn’t want to…

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SAINTS JANUARY 20

St. Alban Bartholomew Roe, 1642 A.D. Missionary and martyr, one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Alban is believed to have been born in Bury St. Edmund's, England, about 1580. He converted to Catholicism and went to the English College at Douai, where he was dismissed for an infraction of discipline. In 1612 he became ordained Benedictine at Dieulouard, France. From there he was sent to England. In 1615 he was arrested and banished. In 1618 he returned to England and was imprisoned again. This imprisonment lasted until 1623, when the Spanish ambassador obtained his release. In 1625, once again having returned to England to care for Catholics, Alban was arrested for the last time. For seventeen years he remained in prison and was then tried and condemned. Alban was sentenced with Thomas Reynolds, another English martyr. They were hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn on January 21, 1642.

Bl. Thomas Reynolds, 1642 A.D. English martyr. Born Thomas Green at Oxford, he left England and studied at Reims, France, and at Valladolid and Seville in Spain. Ordained in 1592, he went to England but was exiled in 1606. Thomas returned and labored for the faith until his arrest in 1628. He spent fourteen years in prison until he was hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn, with Blessed Alban Bartholomew Roe. Thomas was eighty at the time.

Bl. Edward Stransham, 1586 A.D. English martyr born and educated at Oxford, England. Studying at Douai and Reims, France, Edward was ordained in 1580 and was sent back to England in 1581. He worked in London and Oxford until his arrest. Condemned, Edward was martyred at Tyburn. He was beatified in 1929.

St. Lawdog, 6th century. Saint of Wales who has four churches commemorating his memory in the diocese of St. David’s, Wales.

St. Vimin, 6th century. Scottish bishop, supposedly the founder of the monastery of Holywood. In some lists he is called Wynnia or Gwynnin.

St. Brigid, 6th century. Known as St. Brigid of Kilbride, venerated in the diocese of Lismore. St. Brigid of Kildare, one of the patrons of Ireland, visited Kilbride. This Brigid is also known as Briga.

Bl. Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi,Igbo Nigerian ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937. Feastday Jan 20

ST. SEBASTIAN, MARTYR, St. Sebastian was commonly invoked as a protector against the plague. According to historical records, he defended the city of Rome against the plague in 680. His association with the plague could be because he survived being shot full of arrows and in pagan belief, pestilence was delivered by arrows shot by the gods above. Jan. 20

POPE ST FABIAN, MARTYR. Fabian was Pope for 14 years. He maintained relations with Eastern Christians, and divided Rome into seven diaconates for the assistance of the poor. Pope Fabian was imprisoned during the Decian persecution and died in 250. He is buried in the catacombs of St Callixtus, and is honoured as a martyr. Jan. 20

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SAINTS JANUARY 20

St. Alban Bartholomew Roe, 1642 A.D. Missionary and martyr, one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales. Alban is believed to have been born in Bury St. Edmund's, England, about 1580. He converted to Catholicism and went to the English College at Douai, where he was dismissed for an infraction of discipline. In 1612 he became ordained Benedictine at Dieulouard, France. From there he was sent to England. In 1615 he was arrested and banished. In 1618 he returned to England and was imprisoned again. This imprisonment lasted until 1623, when the Spanish ambassador obtained his release. In 1625, once again having returned to England to care for Catholics, Alban was arrested for the last time. For seventeen years he remained in prison and was then tried and condemned. Alban was sentenced with Thomas Reynolds, another English martyr. They were hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn on January 21, 1642.

Bl. Thomas Reynolds, 1642 A.D. English martyr. Born Thomas Green at Oxford, he left England and studied at Reims, France, and at Valladolid and Seville in Spain. Ordained in 1592, he went to England but was exiled in 1606. Thomas returned and labored for the faith until his arrest in 1628. He spent fourteen years in prison until he was hanged, drawn, and quartered at Tyburn, with Blessed Alban Bartholomew Roe. Thomas was eighty at the time.

Bl. Edward Stransham, 1586 A.D. English martyr born and educated at Oxford, England. Studying at Douai and Reims, France, Edward was ordained in 1580 and was sent back to England in 1581. He worked in London and Oxford until his arrest. Condemned, Edward was martyred at Tyburn. He was beatified in 1929.

St. Brigid, 6th century. Known as St. Brigid of Kilbride, venerated in the diocese of Lismore. St. Brigid of Kildare, one of the patrons of Ireland, visited Kilbride. This Brigid is also known as Briga.

St. Vimin, 6th century. Scottish bishop, supposedly the founder of the monastery of Holywood. In some lists he is called Wynnia or Gwynnin.

St. Lawdog, 6th century. Saint of Wales who has four churches commemorating his memory in the diocese of St. David’s, Wales.

Bl. Cyprian Michael Iwene Tansi,Igbo Nigerian ordained a Roman Catholic priest of the Archdiocese of Onitsha, Nigeria on December 19, 1937.

ST. SEBASTIAN, MARTYR, St. Sebastian was commonly invoked as a protector against the plague. According to historical records, he defended the city of Rome against the plague in 680. His association with the plague could be because he survived being shot full of arrows and in pagan belief, pestilence was delivered by arrows shot by the gods above.

POPE ST FABIAN, MARTYR. Fabian was Pope for 14 years. He maintained relations with Eastern Christians, and divided Rome into seven diaconates for the assistance of the poor. Pope Fabian was imprisoned during the Decian persecution and died in 250. He is buried in the catacombs of St Callixtus, and is honoured as a martyr.

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