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vendredi 3 février 2017

CLEVELAND KAYAKING: PADDLING CUYAHOGA RIVER TO LAKE ERIE

Kayaking Cleveland
My first Cleveland kayaking experience that I can remember was years ago just a few miles away on Rocky River, but this time, I was a tourist.
My first kayaking experience was with Andy at 41 North Kayak AdventuresAfter every stroke of the paddle, my paddle spilled water over me leaving my cotton clothes drenched. It was ok because the water dripping made the Cleveland summer a little more tolerable. I couldn’t believe how soaked kayaking made me. After getting out of our kayaks to return them, I look over at Andy and he is bone dry. I had a lot to learn.
Since my last Cleveland kayaking trip, I’ve kayaked in New Zealand, Chile, and various parts of the PNW–this summer might be the most I’ve kayaked in one season. I knew I wanted to do something outdoors since it was my birthday, and I normally do a friend backpacking weekend trip to celebrate. Work travel had me away from home, but I was traveling to a city I lived in for five years. I had many friends wanting to help celebrate with me. I’m a lucky girl.
It was the day after Labor Day, and the forecast called for 90-degree weather with humidity that was just as high. You know, the type of heat that makes a continuous layer of sweat glistening in the sun. I met up with my friend, Kevin, from graduate school and his girlfriend, Lisa. We were joined by two of Lisa’s friends. Kevin and I would paddle in his kayaks, and the other three would be on stand up paddleboards. The rest had a full workday under their belts and were excited to be outside. Me, I was elated to be exploring Cleveland the way my outdoor soul craves.
Cleveland kayaking
Bridges galore.
The goal: Paddle from Merwin’s Wharf out to Lake Erie. We stabilized the wobbling kayaks from the dock and slid into the cockpit without flipping, From the start, we paddled under the Detroit Superior Bridge, along with a few overpasses with rush hour traffic hustling above. We rounded the bend and were greeted with sights of Settler’s Landing Park.
Cleveland kayaking
Approaching Settler’s Landing Park.
We paddled past the opening party of the conference being held at the Flats at East Bank, which is new-to-me. I was impressed. I’ve been away for four years, and I must say I either didn’t spend much time downtown, had tourist fever, or the city has worked hard on cleaning up the city to promote tourism. My guess: It’s a little of all three.
Cleveland kayaking
Flats at East Bank.
The wind was calm and so was Lake Erie. It was group decision time, should we turn around at the Flats, head to a lighthouse, or paddle further out of the lake away from the breakerwaters, or barriers to protect the coast from crashing waves? Boats of all sizes putzed along until getting out to the open water.
First stop, the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse. Deciding not to hop out of the kayak, I paddled to stay in a pool protected by breakerwaters as some of the others jumped in for a swim. After chatting and having a beer on the water, we paddled around the lighthouse and decided to travel the length of the breakwater to make a loop back to the Cuyahoga River.
Jet skis whizzed by as we passed Whiskey Island, a place where intramural volleyball leagues play sand volleyball right off the lake. Boats can dock to watch volleyball or stop at Whiskey Island Still and Eatery, formerly known as Sunset Grill, on long summer nights. I spent many years diving in the sand after spiked volleyballs and would sometimes see groups of kayakers playing in the refreshing water outside the netted area–now it was my turn to play in the water.
Cleveland kayaking
Enjoying the last few moments of daylight.
As it turns out, you can get motion sick on paddle boards. My friend was finding it hard to stand up while paddling because she was getting nauseous. It slowed our pace down a bit as she moved her center of gravity down closer to the board. I didn’t mind going slower as I could get my camera out to take more pictures as the vibrant orange reflected off the windows of the skyscrapers on the river banks.
Cleveland kayaking
Dodging bridges.
With as many bridges are on the route, you have to watch your head. It reminded me of being on the moving staircases in Hogwarts. There are bridges that lower, swing, and raise, which can bring out the engineering nerd in all of us.
Cleveland's Center Street Bridge
Cleveland’s Center Street Bridge
It was a pleasant day with friends new and old on the water. It’s refreshing to know that in every city, there are humans that crave the outdoors and will find ways to access what they can for a break from the hustle and bustle of desk jobs and cell phones.

WHERE SHOULD YOU RENT KAYAKS OR STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS IN CLEVELAND?

Cleveland Metroparks is a great place to start. If you’re in the Rocky River area, consider renting from 41 North Kayak Adventures. Are you downtown? Rent from Great Lakes Watersports. You’ll find kayaks, boats, and jet ski rentals here. All are open seasonally, so make sure they are open for the season before swinging by.

CLEVELAND KAYAKING: PADDLING CUYAHOGA RIVER TO LAKE ERIE

Kayaking Cleveland
My first Cleveland kayaking experience that I can remember was years ago just a few miles away on Rocky River, but this time, I was a tourist.
My first kayaking experience was with Andy at 41 North Kayak AdventuresAfter every stroke of the paddle, my paddle spilled water over me leaving my cotton clothes drenched. It was ok because the water dripping made the Cleveland summer a little more tolerable. I couldn’t believe how soaked kayaking made me. After getting out of our kayaks to return them, I look over at Andy and he is bone dry. I had a lot to learn.
Since my last Cleveland kayaking trip, I’ve kayaked in New Zealand, Chile, and various parts of the PNW–this summer might be the most I’ve kayaked in one season. I knew I wanted to do something outdoors since it was my birthday, and I normally do a friend backpacking weekend trip to celebrate. Work travel had me away from home, but I was traveling to a city I lived in for five years. I had many friends wanting to help celebrate with me. I’m a lucky girl.
It was the day after Labor Day, and the forecast called for 90-degree weather with humidity that was just as high. You know, the type of heat that makes a continuous layer of sweat glistening in the sun. I met up with my friend, Kevin, from graduate school and his girlfriend, Lisa. We were joined by two of Lisa’s friends. Kevin and I would paddle in his kayaks, and the other three would be on stand up paddleboards. The rest had a full workday under their belts and were excited to be outside. Me, I was elated to be exploring Cleveland the way my outdoor soul craves.
Cleveland kayaking
Bridges galore.
The goal: Paddle from Merwin’s Wharf out to Lake Erie. We stabilized the wobbling kayaks from the dock and slid into the cockpit without flipping, From the start, we paddled under the Detroit Superior Bridge, along with a few overpasses with rush hour traffic hustling above. We rounded the bend and were greeted with sights of Settler’s Landing Park.
Cleveland kayaking
Approaching Settler’s Landing Park.
We paddled past the opening party of the conference being held at the Flats at East Bank, which is new-to-me. I was impressed. I’ve been away for four years, and I must say I either didn’t spend much time downtown, had tourist fever, or the city has worked hard on cleaning up the city to promote tourism. My guess: It’s a little of all three.
Cleveland kayaking
Flats at East Bank.
The wind was calm and so was Lake Erie. It was group decision time, should we turn around at the Flats, head to a lighthouse, or paddle further out of the lake away from the breakerwaters, or barriers to protect the coast from crashing waves? Boats of all sizes putzed along until getting out to the open water.
First stop, the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse. Deciding not to hop out of the kayak, I paddled to stay in a pool protected by breakerwaters as some of the others jumped in for a swim. After chatting and having a beer on the water, we paddled around the lighthouse and decided to travel the length of the breakwater to make a loop back to the Cuyahoga River.
Jet skis whizzed by as we passed Whiskey Island, a place where intramural volleyball leagues play sand volleyball right off the lake. Boats can dock to watch volleyball or stop at Whiskey Island Still and Eatery, formerly known as Sunset Grill, on long summer nights. I spent many years diving in the sand after spiked volleyballs and would sometimes see groups of kayakers playing in the refreshing water outside the netted area–now it was my turn to play in the water.
Cleveland kayaking
Enjoying the last few moments of daylight.
As it turns out, you can get motion sick on paddle boards. My friend was finding it hard to stand up while paddling because she was getting nauseous. It slowed our pace down a bit as she moved her center of gravity down closer to the board. I didn’t mind going slower as I could get my camera out to take more pictures as the vibrant orange reflected off the windows of the skyscrapers on the river banks.
Cleveland kayaking
Dodging bridges.
With as many bridges are on the route, you have to watch your head. It reminded me of being on the moving staircases in Hogwarts. There are bridges that lower, swing, and raise, which can bring out the engineering nerd in all of us.
Cleveland's Center Street Bridge
Cleveland’s Center Street Bridge
It was a pleasant day with friends new and old on the water. It’s refreshing to know that in every city, there are humans that crave the outdoors and will find ways to access what they can for a break from the hustle and bustle of desk jobs and cell phones.

WHERE SHOULD YOU RENT KAYAKS OR STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS IN CLEVELAND?

Cleveland Metroparks is a great place to start. If you’re in the Rocky River area, consider renting from 41 North Kayak Adventures. Are you downtown? Rent from Great Lakes Watersports. You’ll find kayaks, boats, and jet ski rentals here. All are open seasonally, so make sure they are open for the season before swinging by.
Kayaking Cleveland
My first Cleveland kayaking experience that I can remember was years ago just a few miles away on Rocky River, but this time, I was a tourist.
My first kayaking experience was with Andy at 41 North Kayak AdventuresAfter every stroke of the paddle, my paddle spilled water over me leaving my cotton clothes drenched. It was ok because the water dripping made the Cleveland summer a little more tolerable. I couldn’t believe how soaked kayaking made me. After getting out of our kayaks to return them, I look over at Andy and he is bone dry. I had a lot to learn.
Since my last Cleveland kayaking trip, I’ve kayaked in New Zealand, Chile, and various parts of the PNW–this summer might be the most I’ve kayaked in one season. I knew I wanted to do something outdoors since it was my birthday, and I normally do a friend backpacking weekend trip to celebrate. Work travel had me away from home, but I was traveling to a city I lived in for five years. I had many friends wanting to help celebrate with me. I’m a lucky girl.
It was the day after Labor Day, and the forecast called for 90-degree weather with humidity that was just as high. You know, the type of heat that makes a continuous layer of sweat glistening in the sun. I met up with my friend, Kevin, from graduate school and his girlfriend, Lisa. We were joined by two of Lisa’s friends. Kevin and I would paddle in his kayaks, and the other three would be on stand up paddleboards. The rest had a full workday under their belts and were excited to be outside. Me, I was elated to be exploring Cleveland the way my outdoor soul craves.
Cleveland kayaking
Bridges galore.
The goal: Paddle from Merwin’s Wharf out to Lake Erie. We stabilized the wobbling kayaks from the dock and slid into the cockpit without flipping, From the start, we paddled under the Detroit Superior Bridge, along with a few overpasses with rush hour traffic hustling above. We rounded the bend and were greeted with sights of Settler’s Landing Park.
Cleveland kayaking
Approaching Settler’s Landing Park.
We paddled past the opening party of the conference being held at the Flats at East Bank, which is new-to-me. I was impressed. I’ve been away for four years, and I must say I either didn’t spend much time downtown, had tourist fever, or the city has worked hard on cleaning up the city to promote tourism. My guess: It’s a little of all three.
Cleveland kayaking
Flats at East Bank.
The wind was calm and so was Lake Erie. It was group decision time, should we turn around at the Flats, head to a lighthouse, or paddle further out of the lake away from the breakerwaters, or barriers to protect the coast from crashing waves? Boats of all sizes putzed along until getting out to the open water.
First stop, the Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse. Deciding not to hop out of the kayak, I paddled to stay in a pool protected by breakerwaters as some of the others jumped in for a swim. After chatting and having a beer on the water, we paddled around the lighthouse and decided to travel the length of the breakwater to make a loop back to the Cuyahoga River.
Jet skis whizzed by as we passed Whiskey Island, a place where intramural volleyball leagues play sand volleyball right off the lake. Boats can dock to watch volleyball or stop at Whiskey Island Still and Eatery, formerly known as Sunset Grill, on long summer nights. I spent many years diving in the sand after spiked volleyballs and would sometimes see groups of kayakers playing in the refreshing water outside the netted area–now it was my turn to play in the water.
Cleveland kayaking
Enjoying the last few moments of daylight.
As it turns out, you can get motion sick on paddle boards. My friend was finding it hard to stand up while paddling because she was getting nauseous. It slowed our pace down a bit as she moved her center of gravity down closer to the board. I didn’t mind going slower as I could get my camera out to take more pictures as the vibrant orange reflected off the windows of the skyscrapers on the river banks.
Cleveland kayaking
Dodging bridges.
With as many bridges are on the route, you have to watch your head. It reminded me of being on the moving staircases in Hogwarts. There are bridges that lower, swing, and raise, which can bring out the engineering nerd in all of us.
Cleveland's Center Street Bridge
Cleveland’s Center Street Bridge
It was a pleasant day with friends new and old on the water. It’s refreshing to know that in every city, there are humans that crave the outdoors and will find ways to access what they can for a break from the hustle and bustle of desk jobs and cell phones.

WHERE SHOULD YOU RENT KAYAKS OR STAND UP PADDLEBOARDS IN CLEVELAND?

Cleveland Metroparks is a great place to start. If you’re in the Rocky River area, consider renting from 41 North Kayak Adventures. Are you downtown? Rent from Great Lakes Watersports. You’ll find kayaks, boats, and jet ski rentals here. All are open seasonally, so make sure they are open for the season before swinging by.

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jeudi 2 février 2017

Russie

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Russia, the world’s largest country. From off-the-beaten path destinations, like Irkutsk, to idyllic countryside to glittering palaces and ancient fortresses to vodka induced parties that last until the wee hours of the morning, Russia definitely has it all. This Russia travel guide will help you plan your next vacation.

Russia Travel Guide: Fast Facts

Russian power voltage is 220V 50Hz;  Plug CThe Russian currency is the Russian ruble and is around 69 RUB to 1 USDGet your visa well in advance. North Americans and most Europeans will need visas to enter Russia. The official invitation option has been dropped, however people still need to show certain documents, such as hotel confirmation letters, bank/income statements or a travel insurance policy.Upon arrival you will be handed a migration card that is either filled out or blank (which you will need to fill out yourself!) You will need this card to register at hotels and to leave the country so make sure you don’t lose it!Be extremely careful at zebra crossing / crosswalks.  There are times when cars will not slow down and will fail to give way. Never assume that a driver will stop for you when you cross the street. When buying art you need the piece certified as being culturally insignificant to have it pass through customs. It can take time to get the proper documents, so it is advisable to avoid buying art if you are visiting Russia for a short time.Women should cover their heads with a scarf in Orthodox churches, if it is an active church.Travelers are advised against all travel to Chechnya, Ingushetia and Dagestan, as well as all but essential travel to North Ossetia, Karachai-Cherkessia and Kabardino-Balkaria.Avoid drinking water from the faucet, especially in St. Petersburg. The water leaving the purification plant is fine but the water pipe system is woefully outdated and the purified water is often contaminated with city ground water.

Top Packing Tips for Russia Travel

Russia has a largely continental climate because of its sheer size with warm to hot dry summers and cold winters with temperatures of -30°C and lower and sometimes heavy snowfall. In Moscow and St. Petersburg the first snow usually falls in late November and stays till early April. The average winter temperature is about -10°C. Much of the country experiences only two main seasons: summer and winter.

Layers – You could possibly be sweating all afternoon and then be freezing by nightfall! Make sure to stock up on the layers. If you plan on heading to Russia during the winter make sure to pack the winter essentials: Warm, waterproof, fleece-lined boots big enough to wear with heavy wool socks, hat, waterproof gloves and thermal long underwear!Classic Basic items – You do not need to be a fashionista to blend in. The key is in embracing neutral toned items that can be mixed and matched easily. Avoid logos, baseball caps, shorts, hoodies, flip-flops and running shoes as these items scream tourist!Rain Essentials – the weather can be a little unpredictable so make sure to pack a lightweight easily compacted waterproof/windproof jacket and a pair of waterproof boots.Personal Safety products – Certain areas in Moscow and St. Petersburg are known as pickpocket hotspots. Before leaving for your trip, make sure to pack some , like money belts and locks, so that you can keep your valuables safe on your trip.

Top Things to do in Russia

Sights
more of an art deco design project than a transport hub.The Astrakhan Kremlin – Located on the banks of the Volga River ever so close to the Caspian Sea, this pleasant waterfront city boasts a bustling boardwalk complete with jugglers, rollerbladers, performers and vendors.

Hong Kong

Paris may be known as the , but Hong Kong has got it beat when it comes to beams of illumination setting the harbour ablaze.  Known to be one of the most spectacular skylines in the world, Hong Kong boasts an impressive display of skyscrapers and it is none too humble to show them off every evening.

Having the world’s largest continuous light show every night at 8:00 Hong Kong’s skyline is ignited with lasers, neon lights, halogen lamps and every other sort of bulb that can illuminate the city.

We stayed in the Kowloon district, an area looking over Victoria Harbour at the vast skyscrapers of Hong Kong central.   At night, make your way down to the Hong Kong Cultural centre of Kowloon and set up your tripod by the clock tower.  Get there early as the crowds are fierce and photographers compete for the best vantage point.  It is here that you will see a fabulous display.

The light show itself is not an impressive piece of theatre, but to see the buildings light up in different colours and patterns is worth the pause in your evening events.

If you are staying in Hong Kong central on the North Side, make your way to the Star Ferry terminal and either go over to Kowloon or take a cruise for the night to watch the show from the centre of Victoria Harbour.   The show lasts for about a half an hour and it is completely free.

The Bank of China is the centerpiece of the show as it changes its diamond patterns of lights regularly flashing constantly to different colours, rhythms and shapes. masterpiece is turned momentarily to a new age work of art.

Hong Kong is certainly more impressive at night, but it is worth a look around during the day as well.

We made our way up with the rest of the crowd to Victoria Peak.  The Peak Tram has been operating since the turn of the century and costs mere $36 HK Dollars for a return trip.  If you can handle the lines, it is worth going up to have a bird’s eye view of Hong Kong at 552 metres above the harbour.  You can even get your Christmas shopping in, as there is a massive mall and eateries at the top for a person to spend an entire day touring around.

There are hiking trails and biking trails too.  We saw the Hong Kong Adventure racing team working out on their mountain bikes and wished that we could take one for a spin ourselves.

Time was limited in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is expensive and we had to pack as much in as we could in the 3 short days that we were there.

As luck would have it, an outdoor festival was going on in Soho during our visit.  Soho used to be a run down old style apartment block, but in recent years it has had a facelift turning into a trendy eateries.  It boasts the world’s longest escalator. At 800 metres, it makes the hillside neighbourhood steps a non-issue for visitors and residents alike.

The escalators go up all day from 10:00 am to midnight, but are switched to the down positions for the morning rush hour.  It takes 20 minutes to ride it to the top, but you can hop on hop off at any time. As there are openings for every street.

Escalators in Soho cover 800 metres

The outdoor festival felt as if we were in New York City as opposed to the Far East.  Cirque du Soleil was performing, jugglers walked through the cobblestone streets, Opera Singers serenaded us as we ate our Cuban food and enjoyed a discounted glass of wine due to it being wine month in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong a World City

The weather was perfect at a balmy 28?C, the sun was shining through the smog and we could almost see completely blue skies.  Yes, I think that we could live in Hong Kong. Now if only we had jobs suited to the high lifestyle that so many people seem to live.  Hong Kong is one of the most vibrant cities we have ever visited.  It has a modern cosmopolitan feel, but if you look hard enough, you can find pockets of its rich history.

We ended our time in Hong Kong with a visit to the Man Mo Temple.  Known for its coils of incense hanging from the ceiling, it makes for an interesting photo opportunity – even though there are signs stating clearly “No Photos Allowed Inside.”  We joined the rest of the Chinese tourists that were happily snapping away.  At first we weren’t sure if we should take any photos, but when we saw everyone inside blatantly taking them right in front of the staff, we decided that it would be all right.

Man Mo temple is greatly significant in the community.  Under the management of the Tung Wa group, it subsidizes recurring expenses in the community.  Using the surplus from the Man Mo Temple and 12 other temples in the Hong Kong district, it offers a wide range of medical, educational and community services in 223 centres around the city of Hong Kong.

With funding from the Man Mo temple originally, Tung Wa started the first free school in Hong Kong in 1880 and has expanded to 52 schools today offering free education to underprivileged students.

I thought that we would simply be visiting yet another temple in our travels, but I was pleasantly surprised to see the great work that the Man Mo Temple has done.

We spent 3 delightful days in Hong Kong and could have easily stayed longer.  We even managed to buy a brand new tri pod for Dave at the highly recommended camera store Echo Photo and Audio LTD on Hankow Road in Kowloon.  They were excellent to work with and saved us over $50 Canadian had we bought it at home.

We managed to do it all during our short time in Hong Kong, we shopped, we ate we saw the sites.  We look forward to going back one day when we have the time and funds to truly appreciate everything that it has to offer.

samedi 27 décembre 2014

morocco

Rabat

La capitale du Maroc et de la famille royale est une ville aérée et très propre. Il s’agit de l’endroit idéal si vous voulez vous mettre un peu au vert et parcourir les grandes avenues bordées d’arbres, loin de l’agitation habituelle des grandes villes. Le Palais Royal et la mosquée sont les principaux sites à ne surtout pas rater, bâtis dans la plus belle tradition d’architecture islamique.
Autre site d’intérêt, la Tour Hassan, un superbe minaret finement sculpté construit en 1195, et entouré de tours culminant à 44 mètres de hauteur (le site abrite les tombeaux du roi Mohammed V et de ses fils).
Pour ceux qui recherchent le calme, rendez-vous dans le presque secret et caché Jardin Andalou, situé à l’entrée de la Kasbah des Oudayas (n’écoutez pas les « guides » qui vous diront que certaines portes d’accès sont fermées ce jour-là, continuez votre chemin…). Les femmes marocaines s’y réfugient pour fuir la chaleur et profitent de ces jardins verdoyants sur plusieurs niveaux, un vrai petit paradis.
Enfin, pour une balade un peu surréaliste, flânez dans les ruines parsemées d’arbres fruitiers de l’ancienne ville romaine Sala Colonia et de la nécropole mérinide de Chellah. Les marocains disent qu’il s’agit du site le plus romantique de rabat … Avis aux amoureux !

Marrakech

La ville de Marrakech mettra tous vos sens en ébullition, surtout si vous séjournez dans un hôtel de la place centrale de Jemaa el Fna.
A ne pas rater dans cette ville, le magnifique minaret de la Mosquée de Koutoubia, la Palais El Badi (construit au 16ème siècle et qui aujourd’hui se transforme peu à peu en ruine, mais toujours extrêmement beau et impressionnant) ou encore la Medersa Ben Youssef, une école coranique à l’architecture somptueuse qui fut également construite au 16ème siècle.
Sinon, vous ne pouvez pas repartir de Marrakech sans vous rendre dans l’un de ses fameux souks, mais attention, il vous faudra marchander (ou tout acheter au prix fort, c’est la règle !). Les marchés nocturnes, très populaires, sont souvent composés d’étals de différentes nourritures marocaines : l’endroit idéal pour un festin local !
Bon à savoir : autour de la place Jemaa el Fna, vous trouverez de nombreux immeubles abritant des restaurants, bars et cafés avec terrasses panoramiques. Asseyez-vous, dégustez-y une tasse de thé en admirant l’Atlas et observez en bas la foule, les charmeurs de serpents et les acrobates qui offrent un spectacle dépaysant et distrayant.

Essaouira

Agadir

Vous l’avez lu juste avant, Agadir ne se trouve pas loin d’Essaouira, plus au sud sur la côte. L’ambiance y est totalement différente : Agadir est plus « touristique » et moins « authentique », mais vaut quand même le détour, surtout pour ceux qui aiment la plage (à déconseiller cependant à ceux qui fuient les endroits trop touristiques…)!
Une fois à Agadir, la principale « attraction » est la superbe plage de sable fin qui vous tend les bras, et bien sûr le surf. Si vous séjournez dans un hôtel en bord de mer, la plupart d’entre eux possèdent des plages privées réservées à leurs clients.
La ville est moderne et aérée puisqu’elle a été totalement reconstruite en 1960, après un tremblement de terre. De nombreuses boutiques et restaurants se trouvent près de la plage. La Kasbah qui se situe sur une jolie colline est le seul bâtiment historique de la ville, et il est aussi possible de visiter le port, surtout si vous voulez manger du poisson et des fruits de mer pour pas cher …

Fès

Fès fut pendant longtemps la capitale du Maroc, avant que Rabat ne lui prenne sa place, et fait aussi partie de la liste des 4 anciennes cités impériales du Maroc avec Marrakech, Rabat et Meknès.
Vous pouvez visiter le quartier des tanneurs, très connu au Maroc et vraiment impréssionnant. La Medina de Fès est la plus grande et la plus ancienne du pays : ses petites ruelles, ses marchands ambulants et l’effervescence de l’endroit représentent une expérience unique ! N’ayez pas peur de marchander, surtout si vous y allez hors-saison (moins de touristes, les vendeurs sont donc plus enclins à la négociation), il est possible de faire de véritables affaires. Et comme dans tout souk, moins vous paraissez intéressé par un article, plus vous aurez de chance d’obtenir une réduction …

Chefchaouen

mardi 23 décembre 2014

voyage au maroc

lundi 3 novembre 2014

Morocco - a country rich in nature! Morocco mountain

Morocco mountain


Morocco mountain

samedi 1 novembre 2014

Histoire du Brésil

Pedro Alvares Cabral découvrit les côtes brésiliennes en 1500. On estime que 4 millions d’Indiens vivaient dans l’actuel Brésil à cette période. Des navigateurs retournèrent au Brésil et en rapportèrent le bois de Brésil, couleur de braise, qu'ils achetaient aux Indiens, et auquel le Brésil doit son nom actuel. Toutefois, l'entreprise de colonisation ne débuta que dans les années 1530. Le Brésil fut divisé en quinze capitaineries, situées sur la côte mais 4 d’entres elles ne furent jamais habitées et 4 autres furent détruites par les Indiens. Devant le relatif échec de la colonisation, le roi du Portugal plaça le Brésil sous son autorité directe, s’établit à Bahia et nomma un gouverneur général qui chapeautait les quinze capitaineries. La « France antarctique», nom donné à la colonie française, occupa la baie de Rio de Janeiro, de 1555 à 1567, et fut finalement éliminée par l'arrivée de renforts portugais. En réponse aux autres tentatives françaises de conquête territoriale au Brésil, la Couronne portugaise décida d'intensifier la colonisation du Brésil et d'améliorer son statut.Le Brésil commença à se développer économiquement, l'exploitation de la population indienne locale n'était plus suffisante pour la production sucrière, et en 1550, les premiers esclaves furent importés d'Afrique. La traite négrière dura jusqu'au milieu du XIXe siècle : le Brésil est le pays qui a reçu le plus d'esclaves noirs, avec environ 5,5 millions d'Africains déportés du XVIe siècle aux années 1850, soit 40 % du total9. Les esclaves furent principalement importés par des trafiquants britanniques et français.En 1630, les Néerlandais de la compagnie néerlandaise des Indes occidentales enlèvent au Portugais les villes de Recife, Natal et Salvador afin de s’assurer un partie de la production sucrière. Recife devient la capitale de la colonie sous le nom de Mauritsstaad. Les populations locales se révoltent contre leur présence à la faveur de la Première Guerre anglo-néerlandaise (1652-1654) et à l’issue de laquelle le Portugal récupère ces territoires.À la fin du XVIIe siècle, on trouva de l'or à l'intérieur des terres du Brésil. L'activité minière prit alors une importance considérable et permit l'essor d'une vaste région, le Minas Gerais.En 1807, Napoléon envahit le Portugal et son régent Jean VI s'embarqua pour le Brésil pour s'installer à Rio. En 1821, il laissa son fils Dom Pedro. Les Cortes cependant voulurent ramener le Brésil au rang de simple colonie et rappelèrent Dom Pedro au Portugal. Soutenu par la population brésilienne, il refusa de retourner en Europe, proclama l'indépendance du Brésil, et en fut déclaré empereur en 1823. En 1831 pourtant, Pierre Ier, très contesté, dut abdiquer. Il transmit le pouvoir à son fils Pierre II, alors âgé de six ans. Sous le règne de Pierre II, le Brésil connut un début de modernisation et d'industrialisation. L'esclavage fut totalement supprimé en 1888. En 1889, l'armée renversa l'empereur et la République fut proclamée. Il fut dirigé par de riches propriétaires et des élus locaux, les coronels, jusqu'à la Grande Dépression de 1929.Le 4 octobre 1930, Getúlio Vargas devint président après un coup d'État.En 1942, suite à des attaques venant de sous-marins allemands, le pays prit part à la Seconde Guerre mondiale. En 1945, Vargas dut démissionner et le Brésil connut une vingtaine d'années de démocratie.À partir de 1964, le Brésil subit une dictature militaire de droite. Dans les années 1970, le gouvernement brésilien participa à l'opération Condor, vaste plan de coordination entre les dictatures militaires latino-américaines, voulant lutter dans tout le continent contre les opposants aux régimes. On compte, un grand nombre de groupes révolutionnaires qui, dès 1964, ont organisé la résistance contre le pouvoir militaire, la plupart d'entre eux ont pris forme dans les milieux d'étudiants.En 1985, Tancredo Neves fut élu à la présidence, mais décéda avant son entrée en fonction. C'est alors José Sarney qui devint président. Le 27 octobre 2002, l'ancien syndicaliste Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva remporta l'élection présidentielle. Il fut réélu le 28 octobre 2006. Il est le premier président socialiste du Brésil. Il a été remplacé a la tête de l'état, le 1er Janvier 2011 par Dilma Rousseff première femme a accéder à la présidence du Bresil.

vendredi 31 octobre 2014

jazz car location de voiture casablanca




Conçue par l'architecte français Michel Pinseau, la mosquée Hassan II ressemble à un majestueux navire amarré aux portes de l'océan. Achevée en 1993, la mosquée est le plus grand édifice religieux au monde après la mosquée de la Mecque. Un peu plus de 100 000 fidèles peuvent venir y prier (25 000 dans la mosquée et 80 000 sur l'immense esplanade). Le monument abrite également une médersa, une bibliothèque, un musée national et de vastes salles de conférences.Les meilleurs artisans marocains ont participé à la splendide décoration intérieure du bâtiment : fresques, zelliges, arabesques, stucs et bois sculptés de toute beauté témoignent du talent de ces artistes ! Au sommet du minaret haut de 200 mètres, deux lasers d'une portée de 30 km sont en permanence dirigés vers la Mecque. Pour financer ce chef-d'oeuvre de l'art islamique, le gouvernement fit une souscription nationale; les heureux donateurs reçurent en échange un diplôme !

Le port

L'ancienne Mahakma du Pacha

La nouvelle médina, communément appelée quartier des Habbous, est née du plan d'urbanisme entrepris par le Général Lyautey dans les années 20. Tout d'abord destinée à loger la population rurale venue chercher un emploi à Casablanca, la nouvelle médina fut rapidement prise d'assaut par les familles aisées de la ville attirées par les charmes d'une alliance réussie entre tradition et urbanisme moderne. Il est vrai qu'avec ses ruelles pittoresques, ses petites places, ses arcades de pierre et ses échoppes traditionnelles, la nouvelle médina est un lieu très authentique. C'est dans ce quartier que l'on trouve la fameuse pâtisserie Bennis, connue pour ses délicieuses gourmandises !