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Marinera City

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The city of Trujillo Trujillo is the capital of the Department of La Libertad. It was founded by the Spanish conquistador Diego de Almagro on December 6, 1534 (before the foundation of Lima), located close to Chan Chan, the pre-Chimu nation Inca capital, in a valley of cultural hegemony. Between 1685 and 1687, given the opulence of Trujillo, and due to the incursions of the pirates, the city was walled for protection, and this enclosure today constitutes the historical centre, where large old houses of exquisite doors, convents and churches, squares and streets as testimony to his old mother stand out one and elegant, colonial and Republican severe city where luxury was something common. Trujillo was the first important city of Peru proclaimed its independence from the Spaniards on December 20, 1820. Mid-20th century, the wealth of this city was given in agricultural production and export, and since then began the industrialization and trade; prevailing agricultural production of sugarcane of sugar and rice. Very close to the city wonderful and numerous archaeological monuments of the Mochica and Chimu, Chan Chan, the Citadel outstanding cultures, are declared patrimony of the humanity by UNESCO. Trujillo is also famous for the traditional celebrations of national Marinera (from dance of the Peru contest) competition, the international Spring Festival, competition of Paso horses (Peruvian step horses), exposure of Caballitos de Totora (small rafts made of straw in the region), Biennale of contemporary art and International Ballet Festival, which is also known as the Cultural Capital of Peru. Huanchaco, picturesque Spa and the Creek of fishermen will offer you the opportunity to see the caballitos de totora, the same used by the Moche in the 3rd century for, so relax and enjoy your entertainment. Trujillo and Ica, will compete for the best worldwide in the famous horse breeders. Source: Press release sent by Velair.

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March 25th, 2013 at 9:34 pm

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Chilean Situation

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One of the most desperate of being trapped, no matter where, things is feeling that the time for redemption is eternal. For the 33 miners trapped in the San Jose in Chile mine, stay calm and keep thoughts of hope will be essential to achieve a successful rescue.According to the calculations of specialists, to resolve is a complex situation can take at least 3 months. A can of soup concentrated flavored with chocolate and raspberry is the first food that the Chilean miners, who have been caught 20 days have tasted. These foods are accompanied by rehydrating drink. It is estimated that the miners have lost between eight and ten kilos of weight, so the main goal is to recover physically and mentally (a source of important hope is stay in touch with their families through letters).

The main problems posed by this situation is the temperature, between 32 and 36 degrees, and the dust and the high presence of carbon monoxide in the air. One of the aspects that the Chilean authorities are Whereas, it is to create the conditions so that the trapped miners could spend time with various kinds of distractions and entertainment. It is not only important to ensure your food and personal hygiene, it is also good that the prevailing stress situation is resolved, partly with antidepressants, but also allowing that they can have fun and use your mind in other activities (and not lose hope of being rescued), while made the long wait. In this way have been sent some electronic devices and games to make the heavy environment a little more entertaining, or bearable.Among the units sent to the miners there are multiple PSPs (PlayStation Portable) so they can spend part of their time playing. They will also receive a Samsung projector to watch movies and card games, because the miners had a game of domino to entertain.

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March 19th, 2013 at 8:34 am

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Enjoy Travel Cruises

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Travel cruises are a good option if you want to forget about certain common, for example travel Balcazar: manage to reach various destinations, worry about the food of your own, wait to go to the hotel to rest, etc., etc. Cheap trips that we obtain when you choose this option, make a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a true dream holiday travel cruises. Especially if we want to travel in family, one of the things that should be planned very well, to avoid falling into pointless discussions during our trip, is to decide ahead of time what would be the activities carried out during our trip, which sites visit, where to eat, etc. Fortunately there are travel cruise ships which by their nature saves us these possible friction, since they are real floating worlds where nothing is missing and in which each of the members of the family can have their time as you see fit and do what most pleases them being all in the same place. Once it is decided taking travel deals that will be in a year, is vitally important for options of entertainment, recreation, relaxation, gastronomy etc. look ahead of time to make the trip truly enjoyable and leave in our memories memory. It is very good that we remain eager to take another. Otherwise, a negative experience during a trip, can achieve that we do not want to return to a site in particular, when in reality it usually fails is not the site itself, but the vacation planning. Such planning is ready, prepared on trips cruises, where only according to your schedule will have guaranteed a few dream vacations receive a cordial greeting and my best wishes for happiness and prosperity. A cordial and affectionate greeting Aura live must be something more to be enjoy the wonders that we give God!

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March 6th, 2013 at 9:09 pm

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Barcelona Christmas

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The city of Madrid shines more than ever if it should be at Christmas, a time in which the lighting of lights, which is performed annually at the end of the month of November, illuminates each of the streets of the capital of Spain, who dresses party to welcome the arrival of the new year. In fact, there are many tourists who book flights to Madrid during these dates to visit the city and enjoy the multiple Christmas activities planned for children and adults, ranging from improvised concerts Street, in the emblematic points of the city, Christmas markets of most complete with all kinds of figurines and ornaments for decorating the home during these datesthrough the Organization of activities for children in the commercial areas of the capital. The city also becomes epicenter of the tourist destination during Christmas, with hundreds of flights to Barcelona, who every day transport thousands of travelers to the Catalan capital. However, the Madrid leisure offer continues to stand out with the Organization of markets, Nativity scenes, children’s shows, music, theatre and many other activities that attract numerous tourists coming from inside and outside the Spanish geography during the Christmas season. Equally, many tourists take advantage of cheap flights Madrid Barcelona to enjoy Christmas among the two major Spanish cities. It is also possible to enjoy the tradition of Nativity scenes and Christmas markets in the Catalan capital. The most popular market of all, that of the Fira de Santa Llucia, located in the Plaza de la Seu, next to the Cathedral of Barcelona. Any visitor who passes these days by Barcelona should not miss the impressive Christmas lights from the Plaza de Catalunya, with stops in the area of Las Ramblas and Portal de l Angel. The cuisine also stands guarantor of Christmas, with the traditional roscon de reyes, sweets, polvorones and nougat of varied type that can be found in most towns and cities power stores. In addition, if you consider yourself a superstitious person and I You can find in Barcelona, do not let pass the opportunity to acquire the famous caganer, a figure that emulates a catalan man, with traditional dress, you are doing your needs, and which is considered a symbol for good luck in the face of the new year.

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March 2nd, 2013 at 3:35 am

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