On the islands, life is organized around the harbour, starting point to everywhere. Why not discover the Greek islands while on board of a comfortable cruise ship? Wherever sea waters take you, you will approach a whole different world where man lives in harmony with the sea.
According to the time you have, you can choose between programs of 3, 4 and 7 days.
For your entertainment sport activities, games, theme evenings, gala dinners are organized. In your luggage, practical clothes, pullover for chilly evenings, usual clothes for dinner, a formal dress for the captain evenings.
You can combine your cruise with a stay in Athens or surroundings.
Shipping company has the right to change its ships or to substitute the initial ship by another one.
It might happen that in case of bad weather conditions, the itinerary has to be modified and certain stops have to be cancelled.
One or several excursions are being proposed for each stop.
Friday : Departure from the port of Piraeus towards Mykonos.
Kissed by sun and light, dotted with windmills and cooled by the north winds, Mykonos is one of the most cosmopolitan summer resort islands.
Kusadasi means the island with the birds. This Turkish island is well-known for its fortress and its privileged geographic situation which has made it a prized holiday resort.
Patmos is one of the smallest inhabited islands of the Aegean sea. It is dominated by the imposing Byzantine monastery of St-John founded in 1088.
Crete is the largest island of Greece. A sophisticated civilization, which has enlightened Greece and its islands, was born and flourished there. The site of Knossos and the fabulous treasures of the Heraklion museum bear witness to this rich historical past.
There is no island comparable to Santorini "the prehistorical Pompei". Fira, the capital, built on the summit of the wild cliff, is picturesque with its narrow streets and its medieval quarter.
Monday : arrival in Piraeus.
- The Saint-John monastery and the Cave.
Details of the excursions below.
Departure from Piraeus towards Mykonos.
An incredibly beautiful island. Entering the port, where long ago the famous colossus of Rhodes was standing, you can see a city descending to the sea. Ancient buildings harmonize with new, the castle of the Saint-John Knights, the old city, the modern city with its large avenues, and its beautiful beaches.
Friday : Departure from the port of Piraeus towards Istanbul.
Situated on both sides of the Straights of Bosphorus, between Europe and Asia, the cosmopolitan Istanbul delights visitors for its dynamism and its cultural and historical interest. Each neighborhood has developed its particularities, you will go through multiple atmospheres and history is always omnipresent. Don't miss the natural port of the Golden Horn, the Egyptian Bazaar, the palace of Dolmabahce and the Square Taksim.
An incredibly beautiful island. Entering its port, where long ago the famous colossus of Rhodes was standing, you can see a city descending to the sea. Ancient buildings harmonizes with new, the castle of the Saint-John Knights, the old city, the modern city with its large avenues, and its beautiful beaches.
Crete is the largest island of Greece. A sophisticated civilization, which has enlightened Greece and its islands, was born and flourished there.The site of Knossos and the fabulous treasures of the Heraklion museum bear witness to this rich historical past. Aghios Nikolaos is a very lively city where you will find a nice little lake surrounded by taverns, bars and shops. There is no island comparable to Santorini "the prehistorical Pompei". Fira, the capital, built on the summit of the wild cliff, is picturesque with its narrow streets and its medieval quarter.
- The monastery of Saint-John and the cave.
NB : Some excursions are not available during all seasons, for more information, our team is at your disposal.
bazaar with objects of Turkish handicraft and culture.
traditional villages in the mountains, lovely sandy beaches and windmills.
Byzantine era are its main attractions.
the entire Aegean and birthplace of Apollo, the God of music, light, harmony and beauty.
shipbuilding and a rich cultural heritage.
Departure from the Port of Piraeus towards Mykonos.
entire Aegean and birthplace of Apollo, the God of music, light, harmony and beauty.
settlement with three impressive acropoles.
admired at the archeological site of Knossos.
Driving along the picturesque southeastern coastline, scattered with whitewashed villages, arrival at Lindos, the most important of the three great cities of ancient times. Marvel at this entire city, guarded by Medieval walls which were constructed by the Knights of St. John in the 14th Century. Within, stands the ancient Acropolis of Lindos, on the brink of a precipice 400 feet above the sea. From the Acropolis, set your sights on the breathtaking view, which cover the great expanse of the Aegean Sea and St. Paul's Bay, where the Apostle cast anchor during his historic voyage to Ephessus. Follow your guide uphill and reach the Great Staircase which leads from the Hellenistic portico to the Acropolis and the Temple of Athena. For those who wish to make their way up by mule, a fee must be paid to the local muleteer. After your guided tour, enjoy free time to discover this lovely town at your own pace before meeting again with your guide at the fixed time and place. Return to Rhodes and enjoy a panoramic drive through the new part of the city, then on to Mount Smith, where you will view the ruins of ancient Rhodes, the Temple of Apollo and Diagoras Stadium. From here, your motor coach will drop you off at Amboise Gate where you will commence your guided walking tour through the Medieval city of Rhodes. As you follow your guide, make your way through the northern part where once lived the knights and their attendants. View the Palace of the Knights and continue your walk down Chevaliers Road, meeting back up with your motor coach at the Marine Gate to return directly to the ship.
A strenuous uphill climb is involved to reach the Acropolis – comfortable & non-slip shoes are recommended. A short stop is foreseen at a ceramic workshop to see how the traditional world famous Rhodian ceramics are made..
Depart from the port of Rhodes and enjoy a short drive to the Ancient Acropolis of Rhodes, situated high on the summit of Monte Smith Hill. Here, marvel at the remnants of the Temple of Apollo and the restored edifices of the Ancient Stadium and Odium, which stand dominating the modern city of Rhodes. Continue on and make your way to the Old Medieval Town surrounded by high walls and deep moats. Leave your motor coach at Amboise Gate and accompanied by your guide, commence your walking tour. As you walk through the narrow cobbled streets, note the Byzantine style churches, inns, hospitals and Turkish mosques, all of which co-exist in the most traditional Greek setting touched little by the hectic modern way of life. Enjoy a visit to the Grand Masters Palace, which was restored during the Italian period of the island and today houses a superb collection of original mosaics from Kos island dating from the Hellenistic to early Byzantine period. After your visit, your motor coach will take you to Filerimos, once the citadel of the ancient town of Ialyssos. Here you will discover the restored monastery of Filerimos, the underground Chapel of Agios Georgios and the third century Temple of Athena and Zeus Polias. The Chapel is covered with 15th-century frescoes, some featuring major events in the life of Jesus. The site also includes the Doric Fountain, a 4th century classical fountain fronted by a row of Doric columns, which was accidentally discovered in 1926. As you visit comes to an end, you will be taken directly back to the port.
Depart from the thriving town of Kusadasi and drive along the coast and through the flourishing countryside in order to reach Ephessus, famous in antiquity for its Temple of Diana - one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – and later the home of St. John. As you arrive at Ephessus, light from your motor coach and enter the ancient site through the Magnesian Gate. Continue on, following your guide as you marvel at the innumerable monuments such as the Forum, the Odeon, the Library of Celsus, the Thermal Baths of Scolastika and the Great Theatre, built in the Greek era and reconstructed in the Roman period, which is still eminent for its remarkable acoustics. Observe the symbols all around and marvel at the fact that one is still able to read the inscriptions in the ancient Greek language. As your guided tour comes to an end, walk back to your motor coach along the Arcadian Way, where once Mark Antony and Cleopatra rode in procession. Driving back to Kusadasi, on a hill above Selcuk, just outside Ephessus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected, over his grave in the 6th Century AD by the Emperor Justinian. And just downhill, lies the site of the famous Temple of Diana, today in ruins. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi to shop for every conceiveable item, such as carpets, jewellery, local souvenirs, leather goods and Turkish delights.
Due to extensive walking, comfortable and non-slip shoes are recommended.
Depart the thriving town of Kusadasi and drive along the highway in order to reach Mt Koressos. Situated in a small valley, it is here where you will visit the humble chapel, which lies on the site of the little house where The Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favours this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican, for pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephessus and accompanied by your Turkish guide, walk through the Magnesian Gate, which is the entrance to the ancient city of Ephessus. Your guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, where St. Paul preached, which is the largest theatre in antiquity having a capacity of 24,000 people. Walk back to your motorcoach along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Antony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. While driving back to Kusadasi and just outside Ephessos, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th Century AD by the Emperor Justinian. And just downhill, is the site of the famous Temple of Diana, today in ruins. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi to shop for every conceivable item, such as carpets, jewellery, local souvenirs, leather goods and Turkish delights.
Depart from the port of Scala by motor coach and enjoy a short drive up to the Monastery of St. John, which has been magnificently built within the walls of a strong fortification. As you follow your guide and walk uphill towards the entrance of the Monastery, marvel at this impressive structure, which was built 900 years ago. View the courtyard, the Monks' dining room and the old bakery before visiting the main church with its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Your next point of interest is the beautiful but small museum which houses priceless ecclesiastical treasures such as books and manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles and vestments as well as jewellery. At the end of your visit, return to your motor coach and continue on to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse, where above stands the church of the Apocalypse, a sub-unit of the main Monastery. Take care as you walk down the steps to visit the Grotto! Once inside, see the silver niches in the wall, that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of Revelations as well as the three-fold crack, made by the Voice of God, emphasizing the honour of the Trinity. After this splendid glory, return to the port and the ship.
Bare shoulders & shorts are not permitted in the Monastery, please consult the Pursers' Office for the correct dress code. Passengers that have difficulty in walking are advised that a strenuous uphill climb is involved to reach the Monastery.
From the Venetian lion-guarded port of Heraklion town, enjoy a short drive to Knossos, once the capital city of the prehistoric Minoan civilization, and thought to be the basis for the original Labyrinth housing the mythological Minotaur. Upon arrival, follow your guide and visit a section of the excavated and partially reconstructed Palace of King Minos, as well as the surrounding area. Housed in the King's Palace is the Hall of the Royal Guard, decorated with frescoes and shields, the Hall of the Double Axes, and the King's Chamber, housing the alabaster throne amidst paintings of griffins and lilies. And of course, the Queen's Apartment, adorned with murals of dolphins and spirals reminding us of the legend of the Labyrinth. After this extensive visit, return to your motor coach and drive back to Heraklion. Before returning to the ship by motor coach, enjoy free time in the town, browsing at the many shops available.
The King's Chamber and the Queen's Apartment are presently closed due to planned restoration.
Your tour begins from the port of Heraklion where you will enjoy a short scenic drive along the outskirts of Heraklion, arriving at the village of Archanes, situated only 10 kms south of the Palace of Knossos. This quaint market town encompasses a variety of lovely restored sandstone houses and small specialty shops. Here, you will browse with your guide and if time permits, those who wish to do so may enjoy a visit to the Museum of Archanes. From here you will then continue on to Vathypetro, where stands one of the oldest farmhouses of Crete, dating back to the 16th century BC – Minoan Period. The bus will make a short stop for those wishing to take photos (we suggest that you remain on the bus for this photo-stop). Your tour will then take you along the island's hilly countryside where olive groves and vineyards were in existence over 4,000 years ago. Driving through this breathtaking landscape and array of vineyards as old as Minoan times, your motor coach will then take you to the famous wine factory "Miliarakis", located in Peza, where you will have the opportunity to learn the procedures of wine making. Before returning to the port, sit back, relax and enjoy a mid-morning wine sampling accompanied by some of the most famous Cretan specialties including Loukoumades served with honey and sesame. Afterwards your motor coach will return you to the port of Heraklion.
Due to some walking, comfortable and non-slip shoes are recommended.
Your destination this afternoon is Oia Village, the crowning glory of peace and tranquility. Built on the northern part of the caldera rim, it has been the inspiration of many artists due to its magnificent location, and superb views of the caldera, the rest of the island itself and the Aegean Sea. Leave the vessel and by local tender, be taken to Athinios Harbour where you will board your awaiting motor coach. Drive uphill along the rocky sides of the caldera and pass through an array of traditional villages before reaching the unique village of Ia, with its architecture typically Cycladic and its houses resembling "bird nests" tucked away into the dramatic cliff-side. Follow your guide, and along cobble-stoned streets, walk through the village, marvelling at the wonderful panoramic views as well as the traditional architecture. Enjoy time in Oia on your own, perhaps by wandering through the many art galleries available or just relaxing over a cup of coffee. At the specified time and place, meet back up with your guide and make your way to Fira, the picturesque capital of Santorini, built on the caldera rim. Here, enjoy free time on your own before making your way to the small pier of Scala by cable car or mule, where tenders will take you back to the ship.
In unfavourable weather conditions, this excursion will commence from Fira Town, instead of Athinios harbour. Due to extensive walking, comfortable and non-slip shoes are recommended.
Directly from the vessel, you will board a traditional little boat and sail through the deep blue waters of the Caldera in order to arrive at the lava islet, otherwise known as "Nea Kameni". Upon arrival at Erinia cove, follow your guide as you climb the slopes of the dome of "Nea Kameni". The path to the top of the dome is for its entire length traced out over volcanic sand lava fragments and bombs from the 1570 – 1573 eruptions. On both sides of the path, note the volcanic bombs, which are actual fragments of lava, that were ejected in a molten state and cooled very rapidly as they travelled through the air, thus acquiring a fusiform shape. As you reach the top, marvel at the magnificent views, which can be seen from every angle. Your climb down the volcano will be that of the same route. Afterwards, you will be given free time to swim in the Hot Springs. You will then return to Athinios Port where your motor coach will take you up to Fira Town, the picturesque capital of Santorini. Here, enjoy free time on your own before making your way to the small pier of Scala by cable car or mule, where tenders will take you back to the ship.
It is recommended that you remain on the designated path in order to avoid the danger of provoking landslips or rockslides, for in many places the lava blocks are precariously balanced. Passengers are advised to take along with them, sunhats, sunglasses, beach towel and sturdy shoes. It should be noted that passengers that have difficulty in walking are advised that a strenuous uphill climb is involved in order to reach the top of the volcano.
Begin the excursion with a drive through the business centre of the modern city, across the Galata Bridge, along the banks of the Golden Horn and under the Byzantine Aqueduct of Valens. On the way, you can see the Süleymaniye Mosque, dedicated to Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. Continue around the mighty city walls, which once protected Constantinople from the many invasions and attacks it suffered over the centuries. In the Old City, the first visit will be to the Byzantine Hippodrome, which was once one of the largest chariot race arenas in the Byzantine Empire. Visit the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, where large groups of pilgrims start their pilgrimage to Mecca. It is decorated with 21.000 blue Iznik tiles from where it gets its name, the "Blue Mosque". Walk to the famous Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine Church of Divine Wisdom, where you can admire the superb mosaics and the marble decorations. Walk through the large gardens to Konyali Restaurant and experience typical Turkish cuisine. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans. See the famous treasury and the "Spoonmaker's Diamond", the 7th biggest diamond in the world. Visit the kitchen buildings, displaying the third richest collection in the world of Chinese and Japanese porcelain. During the tour you will also have the opportunity to get a cultural taste of Turkey by enjoying an exhibition of oriental carpets and jewellery.
Start the tour with a short drive through the modern city of Istanbul, crossing the Galata Bridge en route to the Golden Horn. The impressive Süleymaniye Mosque, built by Turkish architect Sinan and dedicated to Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent, can be seen on the way. At the Golden Horn, take a short walk to the Cruise Boat Station where your private boat will be waiting for your exciting trip on the Bosphorus. You will sail past Dolmabahce and Ciragan Palaces built on the European shore, glide under the Bosphorus Bridge and past Beylerbeyi Palace, Anatolian Fortress and Kanlica on the Asian shore. You will have the chance to take amazing photographs sailing between these two continents.
This tour is designed to give you a glimpse of the best and the most famous monuments in Istanbul remaining from the Byzantine Empire era. Depart from the pier for an interesting tour of Istanbul with a city sightseeing drive through the business centre of the modern city, across the Galata Bridge, along the banks of the Golden Horn and under the Byzantine Aqueduct of Valens. On the way, you can see the Süleymaniye Mosque dedicated to Sultan Süleyman The Magnificent,built by the famous Turkish Architect, Sinan. Arrive at Chora Museum. This 11th century church of St. Savior in Chora is the most important Byzantine monument in Istanbul after St. Sophia museum. There is a collection of fourteenth century frescoes, gold-inlaid mosaics and some of the World's finest Byzantine paintings.Continue with a drive along the ancient Byzantine city walls to the Byzantine Hippodrome where the chariot races and celebrations in honour of the emperors, once took place during the Byzantine era. Visit the ancient church of St.Sergius and Bachus which belonged to the monastery of Hormisdas and was built as the result of a vow made by Justinian when he was on the point of being executed for conspiring against his predecessor. The tour continues with a visit to an Underground Cistern, consisting of a network of waterways built as far back as the third century B.C., to protect the city against long sieges. Continue to Balat area, another historical part of Istanbul, for lunch at Fener Kosku, an old historical Greek building. After lunch, visit The Patriarchate which is located just 50 meters away from the restaurant or just relax strolling along the Golden Horn. Drive to Rustem Pasha Mosque, located at Eminonu close to the Spice Market. This Mosque was built by Sinan in 1550 for Rustem Pasha, a grand vizier who married one of the daughters of Süleyman the Magnificent.Inside and on the façade you can see some beautiful Iznik faience. The mihrab, completely covered with faience tiles and the mimbar are particularly striking.
Delos, once a Sacred Island, is the legendary birthplace of the Sun God Apollo and his twin sister Artemis. For 500 years, tiny Delos was the religious & commercial hub of the entire Aegean. Today, the only remaining inhabitants are the keepers of its treasured ruins. Depart from the port of Mykonos by boat, and sail along the western coast of the island, through Diles & Rhenia Islands, to the ancient harbour of Delos where you begin the guided walking tour. First you see Agora and beyond it, the Sacred Way, which leads to the Temple of Apollo. Next, you see the remains of a Hellenistic Quarter with its harbour, water house and luxurious villas, such as the House of Cleopatra, the House of the Dolphins, the House of the Masks, the House of Dionysos, and many other interesting buildings. Note the architecture and the mosaic floors, which have survived over 2.500 years. Continue and admire the spectacular Avenue of the Lions, where five Naxian marble Lions from the 7th century B.C. crouch, vigilantly guarding the now dry sacred lake. Re-board the boat for the return journey to Mykonos Town. Here you will have the chance to walk along the cobblestone streets of this famous island with its numerous shops, cafes and restaurants before you return to the port to re-join the ship.
Internationally famous for its hot, endless summer days and sultry sleepless party nights where crowds dressed in the latest fashion or wearing as little as possible for comfort, gyrate in rhythm to the sounds of music spreading like a wave across the white washed narrow streets of town. Join a specially designed tour of Mykonos by night and experience an unforgettable evening ashore with dinner in a local Greek tavern, full of colour and ambience as only Mykonos knows how to capture the visitor's expectations. Enjoy authentic native dishes and wine. For your entertainment, a folkloric presentation will take place during dinner. Join the revelry and partake in the dancing or simply clap your hands in rhythm to the music.
An interesting scenic island tour has been designed for those passengers who prefer to discover the beauties of Patmos from the comfort of an air-conditioned motorcoach. Start the tour from the port of Scala and drive to the central part of the island "Chora" which is the location of the Majestic Byzantine Monastery of St. John the Divine, built in 1088. Your sightseeing will first bring you to the Grotto of the Apocalypse, and then to the windmills of Chora, once upon a time the landmark of all Aegean islands, from where you will enjoy a beautiful view and have the chance to take photos. Afterwards, continue around the island to see its landscape of outstanding natural beauty comprising of rocky hills, dozens of tongues of land reaching out into the sea, tranquil beaches and many picturesque inlets. Before arriving at the port, a stop of 10 minutes is made at the square at Kambos in the north part of island. The tour ends at the port of Scala to enjoy free time in the quaint and picturesque little town. A refreshment or a coffee will be offered at Arion café, the oldest and most beautiful café of the town.
Depart from the port of Scala and enjoy a short drive to the village of Chora, where the monastery of St. John is built within the walls of a strong fortification. As you walk uphill towards the entrance of the monastery marvel at this magnificentstructure,whichwasbuilt900 years ago. View the courtyard, the monks' dining room and the old bakery before you visit the main church noted for its outstanding frescoes and interior decoration. Next, visit the small museum where priceless ecclesiastical treasures, books, manuscripts, mosaics, icons, splendid medieval textiles, vestments and jewellery are housed. Return to your motor coach and continue to the nearby Grotto of the Apocalypse and the Monastery of the Apocalypse above it. Walk down the steps to the Grotto of the Apocalypse. Here you will see the niches in the wall that mark the pillow and ledge used as a desk by the author of the Book of the Revelation and the crack in the rock made by the voice of God honouring the Holy Trinity. Afterwards, drive back to the port of Scala and enjoy some free time in this quaint and picturesque town.
Tour not suitable for passengers with walking difficulties.
Drive through the colourful town of Kusadasi to reach Mt. Koressos. Situated in a small valley, the humble chapel lies on the site of the little house where the Virgin Mary is believed to have spent her last days. Despite the many controversies, the Christian World still favours this belief and the site has been officially sanctioned by the Vatican for pilgrimage. Continue on to Ancient Ephesus accompanied by your guide walk through the Magnesian Gate which is the entrance to the ancient city of Ephesus. Your guided walking tour will take you through one of the most magnificent excavations in the world. See the Odeon (concert hall), the Fountain of Trajan, the steam-heated Baths of Scolastika, the Temple of Hadrian and the Latrians, the Library of Celsus and The Great Theatre, the largest one in antiquity with a capacity of 24.000 seats where St. Paul preached. Walk back to the coach along the Arcadian Way, where Mark Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession. While driving back to Kusadasi and just outside Ephesus, view the Basilica of St. John, which was erected over his grave in the 6th century A.D. by Emperor Justinian. Before returning to the ship, enjoy free time in Kusadasi or get a cultural taste of Turkey by enjoying an exhibition of oriental carpets and jewelry.
Enjoy a relaxing drive along the southeastern coastline on the way to Lindos. On arrival, follow your guide and proceed on foot uphill to explore the Acropolis of Lindos, which overlooks the Aegean Sea and St. Paul's bay and marvel at the breathtaking views. Afterwards there is free time to discover this lovely town at your own pace before meeting up again with your guide. Continue to Louis Colossos Hotel, a modern luxury hotel, where you will be able to swim either in the crystal clear waters of the sea in front of the hotel or in the swimming pool. A buffet lunch with a variety of traditional Greek dishes is served in the hotel. You can use the hotel's changing facilities and sun beds. Return to Rhodes and drive alongside the walls of the medieval city stopping at Port d'Amboise where you start your stroll through the old town. Walk down Chevaliers Road and view the Palace of the Knights and the medieval houses of the knights. Continue passing by the hospital of the Knights of St. John, before meeting up with your motor coach at the Marine Gate to return back to the ship. A short visit to a ceramic factory is included.
Clients will have to bring their own beach towel.
Drive along the medieval walls to the summit of Mount Smith, the Acropolis of ancient Rhodes. From the tumbled massive pillars of the Temple of Athena, the view encompasses the nearby Temple of Apollo, the stadium of Diagoras and the port, once protected by the Colossus of Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The drive continues across the island to Philerimos. The summit of Philerimos was the site of Ialysos, one of the three ancient cities of Rhodes. Later sites include the restored Byzantine church of our Lady of Philerimos, a chapel with 15th century frescoes, and the ruined Castle of the Knights. After the visit and some free time, return to Rhodes and begin a guided walk of the old walled city to the Amboise Gate. It is a pleasure to stroll the street of the Knights with its medieval buildings, winding alleys, towers, turrets and emblazoned façades. You will then visit the impressive Grand Master's Palace and have the chance to see the superb mosaics. The pleasant walk passes through the marine gate to meet up with your motorcoach and return to the ship.
Leaving Ag. Nikolaos , capital city of Eastern Crete, and it's cosmopolitan atmosphere our bus will drive us to a local Farm. In a well attended space of 2000 square meters, it has endeavoured to embrace the entire traditional Cretan everyday life (production of olive oil, wine & raki). The tour continues to the picturesque village of Kritsa. On arrival you will be welcome with the traditional drink of the island (Raki with "meze" ) to a local tavern where you will have the chance also to enjoy Cretan traditional music and dance with the local performers . You will then be given a free time to browse in the streets with the splendid displays of blooming flowers, fruit trees and plants in the yards, terraces and balconies of the houses. Kritsa is a delightful mixture of sights, sounds, and smells. After visiting the village of Kritsa we continue our journey to Agios Nikolaos. The landmark of the city is a small lake, known as "Voulismeni" that is located in the center of the city, at the foot of the cliffs. According to the mythology, the goddess Athena used to take her bath in this lake. It is an especially picturesque site with many open-air cafes and restaurants along the bank. Here you'll be given free time to browse in this beautiful town before you re-embark to your ship.
Crete is the largest and the most rugged of the Greek islands. It is also the home of the great Minoan Civilization and the mythological home of Zeus. Taking the National Road along the North coast we get to Heraklion. The tour will arrive at the Knossos excavations. Here, Sir Arthur Evan's archaeological discoveries revealed a civilization dating back to 4000 BC, when a great empire flourished on the island of Crete. Based on the wealth of artifacts that were found, Evans theorized that this was the site of the ancient Minoan Kingdom. These findings will be viewed in detail, as your guide will lead you on a journey of discovery to learn of the sophisticated culture that flourished thousands of years ago on this island. The Palace, decorated with frescoes and shields houses the Hall of the Royal Guard, the Hall of the Double Axes, the King's Chamber with the alabaster throne, the Queen's Apartment, beautiful courtyards and shrines. Having visit the Knossos Palace, the tour will continue back to Ag. Nikolaos, a picturesque and popular resort town on the bay of Mirabello with a harbour area pulsating with activity, restaurants and cafes providing a cosmopolitan atmosphere, though the town itself has maintained its traditional style. The landmark of the city is a small lake, known as "Voulismeni" that is located in the center of the city, at the foot of the cliffs. According to the mythology, the goddess Athena used to take her bath in this lake. It is an especially picturesque site with many open-air cafes and restaurants along the bank. Here you'll be given free time to browse in this beautiful town before you re-embark to your ship to continue the trip in Aegean Sea.
Leaving Ag. Nikolaos , capital city of Eastern Crete, and it's cosmopolitan atmosphere we drive north and enjoy wonderful view of both Mirabello and Elounda Bay. Elounda is the most renowned cosmopolitan location not only in the island of Crete but also in the entire Aegean Sea, much acclaimed for its outstanding establishments in a magnificent natural environment. The combination of the landscape and the sea is something you will never forget. At the Northwest entrance of Elounda Bay lies the island of Spinalonga, impressive and tragic due to it's past role of Venetian castle and leper colony. After visiting Spinalonga we continue our journey to Agios Nikolaos. The landmark of the city is a small lake, known as "Voulismeni" that is located in the center of the city, at the foot of the cliffs. According to the mythology, the goddess Athena used to take her bath in this lake. It is an especially picturesque site with many open-air cafes and restaurants along the bank. Here you'll be given free time to browse in this beautiful town before you re-embark to your ship.
Enjoy a cruise around the active crater of Nea Kameni islet. Sail along the strange formations of its volcanic shores, where black lava rocks and white pumice are combined beautifully with the red colour of lava. Take a walk to the top of the volcanic island where sulphur is spewed into the air by one of the craters. Enjoy this surreal landscape as your guide narrates the creation and history of the volcano and the last eruption leading to the destruction of the island of Santorini. The tidal wave created by the eruption was of such an immense magnitude, it destroyed the thriving city of Knossos on the island of Crete. As your caique enters the narrows of the two lava islets, Palea and Nea Kameni, the colour of the water changes from dark blue to sulphur green. In the distance, admire the breathtaking sight of Thira Town with its white washed houses clinging precariously on the rim of the Caldera. Take time to swim in the warm waters heated by Hot Springs on the sea floor. Continue your tour to the town of Thira. A short cable car ride will then take you down to the pier to rejoin the ship.
It is recommended to bring your swimsuit and a towel.
Driving along the road you will have the unique opportunity to admire the panoramic view of the Aegean sea and the neighbouring islands. A unique sight is the various layers of lava that can be seen on the face of the rock, each layer being another phase of the activity of the volcano. Built on the Caldera rim, Oia Village is an excellent example of Cycladic architecture. Accompanied by your guide, explore the village walking along the cobble-stone streets and the white washed houses with blue shutters where one gets the impression that they are a beautiful travel poster. The tour will then proceed to the town of Thira, an attractive town perched on the Caldera rim. Here, you will have time to stroll along the lanes of the little town or relax over a coffee as you gaze down upon Kameni, the two black volcanic islets in the Caldera bay. A short cable car ride will take you down.
Don't miss this highly important walking tour around Delos, with its open-air archaeological site, which we can reach by a short ferry shuttle from Mykonos. The small, uninhabited island of Delos lies just a frew miles from Mykonos and is one of the most important mythological, historical and archaeological sites of the Mediterranean sea. Delos was once the religious center for the entire Aegean and according to mythology, it was the birthplace of Apollo, the God of music, sun, light, harmony and beauty. Pilgrims from all over Greece and other countries came to pay their respects to the God, bringing their gifts and offerings, making the island a highly respected sanctuary, a position it retained throughout antiquity. In the early 19th century, excavations uncovered the ruins of a whole city - one of the most important group of ancient remains are the Naxos marble lions, the three beautiful temples dedicated to Apollo and the various houses with their splendid mosaic floors. Today, this site is considered an outstanding universal treasure, and is included in the World Heritage list of UNESCO. Transfer from the ship to the town is included and the excursion ends in Mykonos town.
In Bodrum, the popular Turkish holiday resort, renowned in antiquity under its ancient name, Halicarnassus, our first stop will be at St. Peters Castle and the Museum of underwater Archaeology. The castle, built by the Knights Hospitaller in 1402, and was turned into a Museum for underwater discoveries of ancient shipwrecks in 1962, and today houses a vast collection of amphoras, ancient glass, clay, iron and bronze. We will also visit local shops with artifacts & handicrafts reflecting the Turkish culture, before sailing on a traditional Gullet along the Turkish coast. This mini cruise will make stops at two beautiful bays where we will swim and dive into the crystal clear waters.
On Kos, the birthplace of Hippocrates, the father of Medicine, our first stop will be the Asklepion, the oldest and most famous archaeological site on the island. Your guided tour of this famous centre of healing in the ancient world, will give you an in-depth account of this remarkable site. Then on to Zia, a small, traditional, mountain village, from where you can admire a panoramic view of the Aegean Sea and the islands of Kalymnos and Pserimos. The village is an arts and craft centre and it has many small shops, where you can also find the famous local thyme and honey. At Kamari, Captain Yiannis and his crew will sail you away to the lovely bay of "Kefalos" with his traditional Greek Kaiki. Here, once the kaiki docks, you will have free time to have fun at this private beach, playing, swimming and snorkelling while your BBQ lunch will be prepared for you. On the way back to the port a short stop will be made at Antimachia, the village located in the centre of the island where you will visit the 200 year old Antimachia windmill and house. Of all the windmills on Kos, this is the last operational mill left, showing the agricultural past of the island.
A beautiful thirty-mile drive along the east coast of Rhodes will take us to past picturesque little villages, with many glimpses of the sea and a splendid landscape of orange and lemon grove, vineyards and gnarled olive trees. Lindos was an ancient Doric town and rose to power hundreds of years before the birth of Christ - when the population was twenty times as great as today. In medieval times it was the island's second most important center, after the town of Rhodes itself. It is no source of wonder that the ancient Greeks, the Byzantines and the Knights of St. John all made good use of the stupendous Acropolis, which dominates the little town and the curving bay below.
We will walk up to the summit (subject to availability, you may elect to hire a donkey to take you most of the way) to discover the magnificent remains of past civilizations. Located here you will find the fourth century B.C. Doric Temple of Athena Lindia, a double-winged portico, Byzantine church and the fortifications of the knights, including the remains of the Governor's quarters. The view is truly panoramic and at the very foot of the Acropolis is St. Paul's Bay - where the Apostle is said to have sought shelter during a storm. Below the Acropolis are the clustered, old whitewashed houses and narrow streets of this most delightful village. A haunt of artists and writers for many years, it also contains many tiny shops brimful of attractive souvenir items. Our return to the pier in Rhodes will be via the same scenic route.
Hermoupolis or Ermoupolis, the capital of Syros Island, was given its name to honour the God of commerce, Hermes. Syros was a great commercial centre, with shipyards, the first hospital, and the first high school of modern Greece. During our tour we will see most of Syros beauty and charms created by its unspoiled landscape, authenticity and traditional villages. Syros provides a combination of the typical Cycladic architecture with the neoclassical influence which gives a unique and beautiful result that will charm every visitor. assing through the villages of Vari and Chroousa, we arrive at the splendid Benaki Mansion, a grand house once owned by one of the most prominent and renowned families in Greece, now currently used as the Town Hall. We then proceed to the seaside village of Finikas after which we continue to Giallissas village, the most popular beach resort on the island. There will be free time for sunbathing or a swim at one of the beaches before we return to the ship.
From the port of Heraklion we will drive southwards to "Knossos", the ancient capital of the great king Minos. The original palace of Knossos was constructed around 1.900 B.C..Some two-hundred years later it was destroyed by an earthquake and rebuilt on a grander scale. The final catastrophe occurred around 1.500 to 1.450 B.C. with the eruption of the volcano in Santorini. Despite this blow, people continued to live there for another fifty years, until a fire swept throughout the city circa 1.400 B.C.
Our guided tour will take us through the fantastic ruins of the ancient palace complex, which served as the administrative and religious centres for the whole region. The restoration undertaken by Sir Arthur Evans, though criticized by some for its modernity, helps the tourist to both visualize the palace as it was and understand its labyrinthine complexity. The living quarters of the king and queen and members of the royal court, rooms for state occasions, theatre area, store rooms and potters' workshops are all within the palace complex.


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Aptiv PLC announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Winchester Interconnect from an affiliate of Snow Phipps Group for $650 million. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close by the end of 2018. Upon completion of the transaction, Winchester will operate as an independent business unit within Aptiv's Signal & Power Solutions segment. The transaction is expected to be neutral to EPS in 2019.
Based in the United States, Winchester is a provider of custom engineered interconnect solutions for harsh environment applications. With approximately $250 million in revenue, Winchester has a strong track record of profitable growth, the company noted. Kevin Clark, President and CEO of Aptiv, said, "Winchester further establishes Aptiv as a market leader in connectivity solutions and is a strategic fit to our Signal & Power Solutions segment. By adding to our over $1 billion in non-automotive revenues today, this transaction further strengthens our adjacent market platform and leverages our harsh environment expertise in engineered components."
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Moomba Forum > Moomba Boats > General Chat > Hi! Potentially new owner!
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Lately, I've been hearing the call of the water... I used to ski and kneeboard as a kid, scuba dive as an adult, etc. Anyhoo, I've been spending way too much time at marinas, drinking and watching others on boats have more fun.
So, I started researching a ski/wakeboard/kneeboard/tubing boat... and arrived at Tige. The RZR looks awesome, does everything I want it to do. Then I saw the price. Then I saw the horror stories on the owners' forum. Not good. Tige is out.
In my dismay, I started looking around for something not nearly as troublesome, and found a 2006 Moomba LS w/ 5.7L Indmar. Direct Drive. Looks like it has around 280 hours.
As a newb, I'm still learning in leaps and bounds, and I'm more or less an inquisitive idiot at this point. How would a used boat like this fare as a "beginner boat", and what would one expect to pay for such an item? I've done price research, but like a car, used boat prices seem to be all over the map for the uninitiated. If I were to look as this, what sorts of things would I need to look for? (I know a few obvious things - cracks in the hull, water trapped under the engine, basic engine items like on a car) What else am I missing or should I know?
Unless you plan to use the boat for slalom ... you will want to sell the LS within a year for a v-drive boat.
That is certainly a price factor. What budget do you have in mind? How many people do you plan to have on the boat for a normal weekend?
If looking direct drive. Supra has a lot to offer at a good price point in their older boats, in addition to the Moomba you mentioned above.
Also, what area are you in?
There is a 2002 Supra v-drive near me that is sub 20k. It made me do a double take.
There's so many "new" boats out there at 65-80K, where are they going? I'm a little shocked that there aren't more deals to be had. Maybe I haven't looked long enough.
Check out Aqua Marine in Indiana, not too far from middle TN or Denny Marine by Cumberland. What part of middle TN? I own a small plastics company in Cookeville.
I'm more or less an inquisitive idiot at this point.
Oh, you're going to get along just fine here . . .
Tell those sellers you are looking to buy a boat at a reasonable price not pay off all of their loan.
I just picked up a leftover 2014 Outback V for what I think is a great deal. I got it at Erwin Marine in Valpo IN. They have two more of these left at just over 42K.
Is that new craz in your driveway yet?
I picked up a 2015 Mondo and love it. The Craz is too big to fit in my basement.
A DD can function as an all purpose but I'll hold tight to the v drive being more versatile, especially with a family (if spending the day on the water). 7 or 8 comfortable? That's direct drive crazy. I don't want more than 8 on my 24' 102" beam boat, lol.
Everyone uses the lake differently, though. Also, I assume most looking towards inboards want surfability.
Nice my neighbor bought one too and they love theirs.
Nice! This looks like a good beginner boat... Is that your exact boat, or just one like it?
It's about the right price range. I guess I need to do some research to figure out what's a good price for that.
Jesse - dropped by to check out your boat yesterday after seeing SM's online ad and must give you props on a beautifully kept boat. There was another cat looking it over after I left, but if it's still there today I'm thinking I'll go make them an offer at lunch time.


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Foo Fighters, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers lift BottleRock's Bash
Daniel Gluskoter May 29, 2017	Arts and Entertainment, Life Comments Off on Foo Fighters, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers lift BottleRock's Bash
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Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters perform while headlining BottleRock in Napa on Sunday night, their first US Festival appearance in close to two years.
BY DANIEL GLUSKOTER
The fifth annual BottleRock Napa Valley Music Festival concluded with a bang Sunday night as the Foo Fighters brought the Memorial Day weekend event to a boisterous close with over 120,000 fans attending the three day event. With temperatures consistently milder than during last years festival, the diverse mix of music, wine and culinary delicacies seemingly had something to offer for everyone.
Playing their first US Festival date in nearly two years following the release of "Sonic Highways" in 2014, the Foo's played a hits packed set opening with "All My Life" and "Times Like These" before settling into a career spanning set that pulled songs from nine different albums. "The Pretender" and "Big Me" got the crowd further fired up before drummer Taylor Hawkins briefly took over lead vocals for a great cover of Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust" and "Cold Day in the Sun."
Taylor Hawkins flashes his ivories while manning the drums during the Foo Fighters BottleRock closing set in Napa Sunday evening.
Long one of the most energetic performers in rock, it was often a challenge to look lead singer Dave Grohl in the eyes as his long black hair constantly obstructed his face due to the frenetic level of his movements around the large stage. The ethereal "Congregation" marked the half way part of the set, with "Walk" and "These Days" to follow. From that point on it was a straight on assault of nothing but the bands best known songs. The mid-tempo "Skin and Bones" was followed by the maniacally upbeat "Monkey Wrench" before Grohl and company took it down a notch with "Best of You."
Having already announced to the crowd that they've always preferred to play straight through, as opposed to going thru the formality of leaving the stage and then returning for an encore, Grohl next induced the crowd to join a sing a long rendition of "Happy Birthday" in honor of his wife.
With the crowd already aware of the unfortunate but inevitable Napa festival curfew, the Foo's tried to squeeze in their cut "Everlong" from 1997's " The Colour And The Shape," but the plug was literally pulled part way into the song. Not to be silenced, the band soldiered on and finished the track without their amps working, leading to a rather surreal duet with the audience to finish the song and close the Festival.
After teasing about spending time in the studio working on new material on a couple of occasions, we can only hope this world class band will indeed drop some new material in the coming months.
Saturday's headliner, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, are no strangers to the Bay Area. Touring as part of their 40th Anniversary celebration, the always tight band took the crowd on a trip down memory lane as it played a set full of hits chronicling their four decades together.
Without a new album to promote, Petty was free to dig deep into his catalog. Opening with the upbeat but relatively obscure "Rockin' Around (With You)" from 1976's self-titled album, the band quickly launched into more familiar territory with "Mary Jane's Last Dance" and "You Don't Know How It Feels" as many joined to sing along.
Tom Petty and Mike Campbell perform at BottleRock in Napa on Saturday night.
It would quickly get even better as "You Got Lucky," a spirited "I Won't Back Down" and "Free Fallin" followed. Always personable and chatty with his crowds, Petty soon launched into "Don't Come Around Here No More'" one of the most heavily played staples of the MTV era.
Blasting past the 90 minute mark of the show, Petty, joined by longtime Heartbreakers sidekicks Mike Campbell on guitar and keyboardist Belmont Tench as part of his five man backing band, accelerated down the stretch. A raucous "Yer So Bad" set the stage, but the best was still yet to come.
go away quietly, the Gainesville native blazed thru "Refugee" and "Runnin' Down A Dream" before leaving the stage briefly. Returning to a thunderous ovation, Petty and Company began their encore with "You Wreck Me" before wrapping up with an uplifting version of their classic "American Girl."
Just another splendid weekend for all those involved. With crowds approaching 40,000 people per day, there were hardly any signs of altercations outside of a few brief instances where immaturity or inability to handle one's alcohol consumption got in the way. The overwhelming sense of a positive atmosphere in the air throughout the weekend remained intact.
Once again, BottleRock pulled off one of the finest festival line-ups of the year in just it's fifth year of operation. 2018's BottleRock Festival is already set to take place May 25-27, 2018 on the same Memorial Day holiday weekend.
About Daniel Gluskoter
Daniel Gluskoter is the Martinez Tribune's national music and sports editor and a Bay Area photojournalist who's work has been featured in Rolling Stone, Time Magazine and Sports Illustrated. He covered the 2008 Presidential campaign as a correspondent for United Press International and has travelled worldwide covering events ranging from numerous Super Bowls and Olympics to Live Aid and the Grammys.
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In some areas of Central and West Africa, floods have ruined this season's harvest and inundated farmland, thereby impacting the food security in the region.
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There is a substantial amount of information about the connection between the physical damages stemming from natural disasters. But the link between the impact of climate change on mental health is becoming an expanding area of interest. (Source- PTI) Communities throughout the world saw dramatic rises in stress, anxiety, depression, and suicidality during the COVID-19 epidemic. There are widespread problems with access to mental health treatments, and billions of dollars have been set aside for better solutions. But for those remedies to be effective, a thorough understanding of how various elements, including climate change, affect mental health is necessary. It…
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BOC Summary: 162 proposed to honor Deputy Justin White
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The Newton County Board of Commissioners (BOC) honored Deputy Justin White Tuesday evening by requesting the local legislative delegation to have a portion of Georgia Highway 162 renamed to the Deputy Justin White Memorial Highway.
Newton County Chair Keith Ellis read a resolution to White's family and several members of the sheriff's office stating the board's support for the memorial. In order for the state highway to be renamed it must go in front of the legislative assembly at the state level.
"The Newton County Board of Commissioners wishes to communicate their support to rename that portion of the road to the Newton County legislative delegation," said Ellis in reading the proclamation. "The Newton County Board of Commissioners deems it in the best interest to support introduction of such legislation."
White died from injuries sustained in a car accident while in the line of duty on Oct. 30. He is the first member of the Newton County Sheriff's Office (NCSO) to die in the line of duty.
"Mr. Chair, I always strive to be the first in a number of things …" Sheriff Ezell Brown said. "This is one thing I did not plan on, in the history of the office of sheriff of 195 years, the loss of the life of an officer has never occurred. That is something I will take with me for the rest of my life.
We realize when we put on the uniforms and these badges it is a passport to harm's way."
The motion to start the process to memorialize White on Highway 162, made by District 1 Commissioner John Douglas and seconded by District 4 Commissioner J.C. Henderson, passed unanimously. The sign to go up on Highway 162 was presented to White's family, including his wife, daughter and aunt, who is also a member of the sheriff's office.
I'm honored to be a part of this Newton County Sheriff's Office family and I'm honored for then honoring Justin and just doing everything they can," said Amanda McGiboney, White's aunt and a detention worker with the NCSO. "I can't thank you enough."
John Middleton Memorial Highway coming
A portion of Brown Bridge Road will be renamed the John Middleton Memorial Highway after a resolution was presented by the BOC Tuesday night.
Middleton, who served as Newton County's first manager and its finance director, passed away on Feb. 16, 2016. Middleton retired as county manager in 2015.
"He will be missed he is still missed around this horseshoe and in finances," Henderson said.
Henderson seconded the motion to rename a portion of Brown Bridge Road that was first made by District 2 Commissioner Lanier Sims.
"One memory I have with Mr. Middleton is that we were having a very crowded meeting with a standing-room-only crowd for the Salem Overlay," Sims said. "Mr. Middleton went up to the balcony and before he went up there he said 'I will be your eyes in the sky.'"
County employees to receive bonus
Newton County employees will receive a $200 "Christmas Bonus" in the month of December after a unanimous vote by the BOC Tuesday evening.
The Newton County Sheriff's Office, Tax Commissioner, Clerk of Courts, Public Works and other departments told Ellis it would move money around within its fiscal year 2017 budget to find the funds needed for the bonus.
An amendment to the budget was not needed to accommodate the bonuses of $200 for 585 employees.
"A thank you to all elected officials board and all departments contributed to help make our employees Christmas bonus' a meaningful bonus," Newton County Manager Lloyd Kerr said. "Since employees will not be receiving any kind of a raise this year, I think this means quite a bit to them."
Warehouse to go on newly zoned piece of property
Back and forth over the zoning of a 22 ½ acre piece of property on Cook Road, Moore Street and East Metro Parkway took place Tuesday night.
The property was recently de-annexed by the city of Covington, and didn't have a zoning or designation on the land use map attached to it. The Newton County Planning Commission recommended an M2 zoning.
Property owner Dale Miller said he intends on building warehouse space on the property. The motion to adopt the land use map passed unanimously and the adoption of zoning as M2 failed 3-2. John Douglas then made a motion to "reconsider the previous question", which passed unanimously.
The motion to pass the zoning with staff recommendations then failed again as M2.
With confusion concerning the issue, Miller requested the motion be tabled.
Library, janitorial contract funding approved
A janitorial contract with B&C Janitorial Cleaning Service for $22,625.02 was approved by the BOC after a substitute motion to attach $27,000 in library funding failed.
The substitute motion, made by John Douglas, was made, he said, in order to ensure the library received funding just as the janitorial issue and employee raises received funding.
However, that motion failed, and the county approved 3-1-1 with Douglas voting against and Henderson abstaining. Henderson said he abstained due to the fact that the county spent $200,000.
Later in the meeting, Douglas proposed that the library be funded from $27,000 transferred from the public works department's budget. That motion, seconded by Levie Maddox, passed 3-2 with Henderson voting in favor and Schulz and Sims voting against.


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He said that the option of deploying the military was still being considered although he believes the police have all they need to deal with the situation/FILE
Tana killings: Kenya PM vows action in 48 hours
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NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept11 – Prime Minister Raila Odinga has now promised decisive action over the Tana River killings within the next 48 hours.
He said that the option of deploying the military was still being considered although he believes the police have all they need to deal with the situation.
Odinga told reporters in his office that the administration in the area has failed and that the initial action taken by security agencies was insufficient.
"Give us one or two days because it is clear that those in the area are unable to deal with the situation and we will take it to another level," he said.
The PM said that it set wrong precedent that no culprit has been apprehended and charged over the initial attack on the night of August 21 in Reketa in which at least 52 people were killed.
"Police know that in this kind of situation they have power to use reasonable force to effect arrest; they do not need any other power in legislation to do that but we are looking into other possibilities of deploying other forces to bring this into normalcy," he insisted.
"After visiting the area I talked to the forces to arrest the perpetrators. That is what I would have expected but I only saw chiefs and administrators arrested," he said adding that he had warned that people were bound to take the law into their own hands if action was not taken.
The PM says that thorough investigations should be carried out on the killings after normalcy is restored as the crimes committed are serious and have been sustained.
"These crimes could meet the threshold of crimes against humanity because we have a group of people who seem to pan and attack another community using certain methods. At the moment we have to take action that will take this brutality to an end," he asserted saying that the situation was serious but not out of hand.
Thirty eight people were killed in a fresh wave of violence on Monday in Kilelengwani area while another three were killed on Tuesday in Semikaro.
Already, area leaders have called for military intervention to quell rising insecurity.
Addressing a news conference at Parliament Buildings on Monday, MPs Danson Mungatana, Dhadho Godhana and Abdi Nuh said the situation on the ground was getting out of hand.


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M&M's drops mascots after Tucker Carlson led bizarre conservative outrage over 'less sexy' redesign
Chelsea Ritschel
M&M's has announced that it replaced its "beloved spokescandies" with Maya Rudolph after a previous update to the candy company's mascots proved "polarising".
The brand shared a statement announcing the change on Monday, saying they would be taking an "indefinite pause" from using its candy mascots. They said the decision was made following backlash over recent changes to the candy.
Earlier this month, the brand, which is owned by confectionary Mars Wrigley, announced its new campaign, Flipping the Status Quo. The campaign saw the production of limited-edition packages featuring only "M&M's three leading ladies," Brown, Green and its newest addition, Purple.
The campaign, which raised money to support women in creative industries, sparked ire from Fox News host Tucker Carlson. During a recent segment criticising the "woke M&Ms," Carlson questioned the sexual orientations and physical depictions of the candy-coated mascots.
Carlson also expressed his disappointment with the brand's spokecandies last year, condemning the candies as being "less sexy" following a rebranding. The updated design saw some of the candies change footwear, with the green M&M trading knee-high boots for sneakers and the brown mascot shortening her heel height.
In its statement, M&M's said it hadn't meant to "break the internet" with their redesign and shared their hope that Rudolph will be a spokesperson "America can agree on".
"America, let's talk. In the last year, we've made some changes to our beloved spokescandies. We weren't sure if anyone would even notice. And we definitely didn't think it would break the internet," the company said. "But now we get it - even a candy's shoes can be polarising. Which was the last thing M&M's wanted since we're all about bringing people together."
After revealing the brand's plan to take an "indefinite pause" from its M&M's mascots, the candy company said it was "proud to introduce a spokesperson America can agree on".
"We are confident Ms Rudolph will champion the power of fun to create a world where everyone feels they belong," the company added.
The Bridesmaids star will take her place as M&M's newest spokesperson in the company's upcoming Super Bowl ad on 12 February, a role she described as an "honour," according to Today.
"I'm thrilled to be working with M&M's," Rudolph told the outlet ."I am a lifelong lover of the candy and I feel like it's such an honour to be asked to be part of such a legendary brand's campaign."
"It's a very fun pairing, if I do say so myself," she continued, adding that she thinks "little Maya would be thrilled to get to work with M&M's".
As for the opportunity to appear in a Super Bowl commercial, Rudolph told People that she is excited because she was "already the person that likes to watch the Super Bowl for ads".
The Independent has contacted M&M's and Rudolph for comment.
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Which type of car will go all-electric the fastest? Poll results
John Voelcker February 24, 2017 Comment Now!
One reason cited for the slow, if growing, penetration of plug-in electric cars in the U.S. is that they're not available in all segments and body styles.
With the exception of the pricey Tesla Model X and the discontinued Toyota RAV4 EV, for example, there are no battery-electric SUVs or crossovers with all-wheel drive on the market.
To date, all-electric cars have clustered in the small hatchback segment.
DON'T MISS: What will a fully-loaded Tesla Model 3 cost? Poll results
In fact, more than a dozen battery-electric models fall into that category.
They are the BMW i3, Chevy Bolt EV and Spark EV, Fiat 500e, Ford Focus Electric, Honda Fit EV, Hyundai Ioniq Electric, Kia Soul EV, Mercedes-Benz B 250e, Mitsubishi i-MiEV, Nissan Leaf, Smart ForTwo Electric Drive, and Volkswagen e-Golf.
We asked our Twitter followers in which segment they expected to see the fastest growth of all-electric cars.
Which type of car will go all-electric the fastest?
— Green Car Reports (@GreenCarReports) February 6, 2017
Perhaps not surprisingly, the results of the survey pretty much mirrored the current reality.
More than four out of 10 respondents (43 percent) said they expected "small hatchbacks" to be the segment where electric cars grew fastest.
READ THIS: How important is fast-charging to sell electric cars? Poll results
Reflecting the outsized impact of Tesla's Model S sedan and Model X crossover utility vehicle, the next category was "luxury sedans" at 29 percent.
In retrospect, perhaps we should have put that as "luxury vehicles," which would have included several all-electric luxury crossovers planned for launch by 2020 from Audi, BMW, Jaguar, and Mercedes-Benz.
Jaguar I-Pace Concept, 2016 Los Angeles Auto Show
The other two categories, "crossover utilities" and "supercars," had few fans—16 percent and 12 percent respectively.
That got us to wondering why crossovers and SUVs didn't rank higher.
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In today's new-car market, with gasoline prices low and financing readily available, utility vehicles are hot-hot-hot and automakers are introducing new variants as fast as they can design and build them.
So if battery-electric cars are to find new buyers, shouldn't they mirror the market and go where the demand lies?
Or, put another way: where are the electric crossovers that the market might just snap up like hotcakes?
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Lovers Leap State Park ist ein State Park im US-Bundesstaat Connecticut auf dem Gebiet der Gemeinde New Milford oberhalb des Housatonic River. Er ist Teil des Housatonic River Belt Greenway.

Geographie
Der Park umfasst eine Fläche von 64,7 ha (160 acre). Er unterteilt sich in drei Abschnitte: Während entlang der Housatonic Railroad im Westen des Parks die Ruinen von Industrieanlagen zu besichtigen sind, führt der Weg über die Lover's Leap Bridge, ein Denkmal, das im National Register of Historic Places gelistet ist, auf die Ostseite des Lake Lilinonah zu der Felsformation, die dem Park ihren Namen verleiht. Auf dem Weg dorthin kann man sich in die Zeit der ersten Trapper versetzen, die auf der untergegangenen Insel Goodyear Island im See Handel mit den Indianern vor Ort getrieben haben.
Der Lover's Leap ist eine Anhöhe, von der der Legende nach Lilinonah, die Tochter des Pootatuck-Sachem Waramaug, zusammen mit ihrem Geliebten in den Tod gesprungen ist. Die Anhöhe steigt auf 158 m (518 ft) über dem Meer an.
Der Park ist ganzjährig geöffnet.

Siehe auch
 State Parks in Connecticut

Einzelnachweise

Weblinks
 Lovers Leap State Park Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
 Homepage für Wanderer.
 Homepage mit einer weiteren Darstellung der Etymologie.

State Park in Connecticut
New Milford (Connecticut)

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Thanks for checking out my link party page. I have around 100 parties that I link to and they are all listed below. In addition, I host Family Fun Friday every Friday and I hope you can link up. The rules are that your post just be family friendly and/or fun. Click this button to link to Family Fun Friday.
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All link parties must be family friendly. This list of parties is provided so you can link up all week long. I reserve the right to delete any links that do not meet the family friendly criteria of Happy and Blessed Home. Enjoy linking with these bloggers!
Oops! I just put my Tues linky party (TALU) in on your Monday page by mistake. I then put it under Tuesday, where it's supposed to be, but don't know how to take it off your Mon page. Sorry!
It's ok Anne – I'll need to fix it. No worries -just give ma day or so – I'm trying to finish the farm bundle for my subscribers today.
Don't worry – stuff like that happens to me too. Happy Easter!
Oh brother..I linked up to your linky here instead of the linky I went to..sorry..too early in the morning. It's the printable scripture cards on Friday.
No problem. Glad you're here!
Thanks for letting me link-up! Have a great week!
Just going through, and finding some links to stuff that's no longer running. Would you like me to email you about this, or post it in comments?
Would love an e-mail or a comment if some are no longer running their linky. Thanks!
Thanks for letting me know Tina! There are some parties here that are no longer active. Thanks for the heads up!
Hi, love this collection. Great for finding new linky parties, and I'll definitely be coming back for Family Fun Friday.
I run 2 monthly linky parties, so they don't fit anywhere to link up, but do let me know if you add a monthly section.
Thank you for sharing your Linky Party Page.
OK Karren – thanks for the update!


Jean glanced at Avery and noticed a hint of sadness flash on her face.
The person Avery loved with all her heart didn't feel the same way about her. On the other hand, she had no feelings for Adolf who actually loved her. It was no wonder that she was so disappointed. Deep down, Avery felt like the unluckiest person.
Jean gave a sigh and turned to Moore who had been standing aside silently.
Feeling Jean's gaze, Moore raised his eyebrows and inquired silently.
Jean slightly shook her head towards Moore and moved her eyes back at Avery.
Seeing this, Moore put on a serious look and analyzed Avery for a few seconds. He decided to stay silent since he didn't know what to say.
Slowly, Zed gripped Jean's hand when he realized the atmosphere has gotten very serious. All he wanted to do was provide Jean with support.
And this simple act of love soothed Jean up to some degree.
"Adolf, I've told you that she is a heartless woman and doesn't deserve you. I wanted to drive her away from you since watching you get upset for her made me feel so miserable." Albert broke the silence in the room with those words.
"Shut up!" Adolf stopped Albert with a displeased look. "We've been with Avery for so many years. Even if we don't end up being lovers, let us maintain this friendship."
"Adolf, don't be so naive." Albert snorted as he added, "As soon as she arrived in H City, she went to look for her crush. Has she ever taken you seriously? If she succeeds in achieving her crush's love then do you think she will stay with us?"
"Albert..." Avery called out loudly. "I consider Adolf to be my partner, friend and a family member. And no matter what happens, it will remain the same. I never want to leave him. As long as he is willing to work with me, I will be by his side."
"That's easy for you to say! If your crush asks you to marry him, won't you leave my brother?" Albert snorted again when he heard Avery's words.
She is my friend and I care about her a great deal. It will be good for you if you start behaving well with her."
"Adolf..." Albert didn't like his brother's advice at all. He wanted to resist and explain how wrong he was.
But Adolf shut him up with a serious look.
By now, Jean, Zed, Moore and Avery had already left the hospital. Now they were entering the car. Once inside, Jean gave a heavy sigh and leaned on the seat.
Looking up, she noticed that everyone's eyes were on her. She explained with a smile at once, "It was so depressing in the ward. I just want to relax. Didn't you guys feel it?"
"We were so worried about you," Zed said. "You always act so rashly. You really don't care about how people will react. This might get you into trouble one day."
"Weren't you and Moore by my side? There's no need to be afraid then. Besides, I'm really disgusted with Albert's rude behaviors. Who does he think he is! He dared to try to drive Avery away. Where did he get the guts to do that?"
"Just because you don't like him doesn't mean you should show it in public. Did you even want to reveal what he has been hiding? What you did wasn't right," said Moore. Moore didn't agree with Jean's behavior so he continued, "Did you consider what would happen to Avery if things became bad? Avery might have to pay for your misbehavior. You should have thought of it."
Upon hearing about Moore's concern for Avery, Jean and Zed exchanged a look with each other. Deep down, they became delighted.


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Monday Bulletin: The Winners of the West Side Rag Thanksgiving Contest Are…
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By Bob Tannenhauser
In last Monday's Bulletin, we announced a contest to give away some West Side Rag T-shirts and other items. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, we asked entrants to name what they were thankful for about the Upper West Side. There were eight required categories: a local small business; a cultural venue or event; a public space or park; a restaurant; a market; a government agency or department; a charitable organization; what you like most about West Side Rag; and any other place, thing or person you appreciate about the neighborhood.
We then devised a cockamamie, but ingenious, system called "Rag Choice Voting," which assigned a score of five to the top choice in each category; three to the second-place choice; and one for the third-place choice. Then, we calculated the total number of points earned by each entrant and the winner is…Mark Elliott! But, because the results were so close, we decided to award a second-place prize to Amelia Gewirtz, and a third-place prize to Rebecca Reitz.
Mark will be able to choose any three items from our West Side Rag Store. Amelia can choose any two items, and Rebecca, any one item. Congratulations to the winners and thanks to all who participated! If you didn't win you can still (shameless commercialism) order some Rag stocking stuffers at the store.
While there were hundreds of answers to sort through, there were clearly several people, places and things that are treasured by locals. The top vote getter in the small business category was, not suprisingly, Zabar's, with Ivan Pharmacy running a close second. Levain Bakery and Mani Market deserve honorable mentions.
In the cultural venue or event category, Lincoln Center topped the charts, with Symphony Space and the American Museum of Natural History following closely behind. Riverside Park edged out Central Park in the public space or park category, with Verdi Square a distant third. In the restaurant category, there were many mentions, with Cafe Luxembourg, French Roast, and Gennaro's topping the list.
Zabar's took top honors again in the market category, with Fairway earning second position, and Trader Joe's third place. Mani Market also scored well. In the government agency or department category, Gail Brewer's office was the runaway winner, but the Department of Sanitation, followed by Parks & Recreation also received shoutouts. The NYPD and FDNY received several votes each.
In the charitable organization category, Housing Works and the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAH) shared top honors, DOROT came in close behind, along with Goddard Riverside. Links have been provided in case you are inclined to support them on Giving Tuesday.
The last category was what you like best about the West Side Rag. The winner was Openings and Closings, followed closely by local news, the comments section, and the nature columns (Mews, Pupper, Birding, What's Blooming).
Bottom line: we found that the Upper West Siders we surveyed have a lot to be thankful for, and more in common than they might have thought.
This contest was RIGGED! I demand a recount!! Kidding. Congrats winners. Happy Monday.
E Lang
I was torn between trying to win (i.e., trying to guess what other people would say) and truthing. I chose truthing. What a loser.
Burtnor
Reply to E Lang
Appreciate the problem. But, as in all elections, if everyone chose truthing instead of trying to outguess others (estimating their cynicism or hope), truth might actually win.
Carmella Ombrella
Good choices! (Except maybe for Lincoln Center, which I don't consider a particularly West Side institution, despite its geographical placement.) But I'm sad that Zingone's didn't get even an honorable mention.
Congratulations to the winners and thanks for the ingenious if cockamamie selection system, which is easier to understand than ranked voting.
I'm sorry I did not vote – my govt favorite is Linda Rosenthal, who is always there for her constituents.
Janet Sullivan
I see that Zingone was listed in the contest. I grew up on the UWS and they were so nice to children then
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What kind of license is required to rent a motorcycle?
The IDP is a formal document that is used while travelling internationally. It contains the details of your driving license, translated in English in a standardized format. This format is recognized and approved by authorities in different countries, including Greece.
Are children able to ride as passengers?
Passenger from 18 years old and physically fit to ride in the back seat (feet must reach the backseat foot pegs), flat footed. If a passenger is under 18 years old, parent or guardian will have to sign consent.
Are Customers welcome as walk-ins?
L.R. is open for walk-ins during business hours.
Can an additional rider be added to a rental?
One additional driver is permitted at no extra charge for rentals. Requirements for the additional driver are the same as for main driver.
What motorcycle gear do you need to bring?
– Helmets: L.R. offers helmets for rental but we recommend that Customer bring his own helmet for comfort and hygiene. In any case, L.R. offers new Indian motorcycle helmets at a special price for purchase.
– Clothing: Customer has to bring his own protective clothing (riding jacket and pants, sturdy boots), rain gear and protective eye wear as well.
Can the Customer take the rental across international borders? Are there any kind of restrictions?
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Jesus lifts the standard much higher than what the law had required, from committing an act to merely looking. One is an act, punishable by the law, the other a desire of the heart. The heart is the centre of your thinking, your will, and your emotions.
One is a lust of the flesh and the other a lust of the heart. One is a sin of the flesh and the other a sin of the spirit.
It is vital that we discipline ourselves by the power and authority of the word of God by renewing our minds by the word of God and letting His word abide in us and guard ourselves against sins of the spirit.
Master, You who know the very intent of our hearts, our desires and emotions I surrender my will, my emotions to You and I know You will help me to apply my mind to that which is upright, pure and good, in all I do today. Please help me as I dwell in Your word.


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Q: Erlang supervisor shutdowns after running child I have a test module and a one_for_one supervisor.
test.erl
-module(test).

-export([do_job/1,run/2, start_worker/1]).

run(Id, Fun) ->
    test_sup:start_child(Id, [Fun]).

do_job(Fun) ->
    Fun().

start_worker(Args) ->
    Pid = spawn_link(test, do_job, Args),
    io:format("started ~p~n",[Pid]),
    {ok, Pid}.

test_sup.erl
-module(test_sup).
-behaviour(supervisor).

-export([start_link/0]).
-export([init/1]).
-export([start_child/2]).

start_link() ->
    supervisor:start_link({local, ?MODULE}, ?MODULE, []).

init(_Args) ->
    SupFlags = #{strategy => one_for_one, intensity => 2, period => 20},
    {ok, {SupFlags, []}}.

start_child(Id, Args) ->
    ChildSpecs = #{id => Id,
                    start => {test, start_worker, [Args]},
                    restart => transient,
                    shutdown => brutal_kill,
                    type => worker,
                    modules => [test]},

    supervisor:start_child(?MODULE, ChildSpecs).

Now i start supervisor in shell and run command test:run(id, fun() -> erlang:throw(err) end). It works nice and the function start_worker/1 restart three times but after that, an exception occurs and the supervisor process shutdowns and i must start it manually with command test_sup:start_link(). What is the problem?
Shell:
1> test_sup:start_link().
{ok,<0.36.0>}
2> test:run(id, fun() -> erlang:throw(err) end).
started <0.38.0>
started <0.39.0>
started <0.40.0>
{ok,<0.38.0>}

=ERROR REPORT==== 16-Dec-2016::23:31:50 ===
Error in process <0.38.0> with exit value:
{{nocatch,err},[{test,do_job,1,[]}]}

=ERROR REPORT==== 16-Dec-2016::23:31:50 ===
Error in process <0.39.0> with exit value:
{{nocatch,err},[{test,do_job,1,[]}]}

=ERROR REPORT==== 16-Dec-2016::23:31:50 ===
Error in process <0.40.0> with exit value:
{{nocatch,err},[{test,do_job,1,[]}]}
** exception exit: shutdown

A:
What is the problem?

There is no "problem". It's working exactly as you told it to:

To prevent a supervisor from getting into an infinite loop of child process terminations and restarts, a maximum restart intensity is defined using two integer values specified with keys intensity and period in the above map. Assuming the values MaxR for intensity and MaxT for period, then, if more than MaxR restarts occur within MaxT seconds, the supervisor terminates all child processes and then itself.

Your supervisor's configuration says, "If I have to restart a child more than two times (intensity) in 20 seconds (period), then something is wrong, so just shut down." As to why you have to restart the supervisor manually, it's because your supervisor isn't supervised itself. Otherwise, the supervisor's supervisor might try to restart it based on its own configuration.

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Der Satz von Cramér ist eine Aussage des mathematischen Teilgebiets der Stochastik.
Die Arbeit Sur un nouveau théorème-limite de la théorie des probabilités, in der Harald Cramér 1938 seinen Satz veröffentlichte, gilt als die Begründung der Theorie der großen Abweichungen (engl. large deviations theory).
Der Satz von Cramér quantifiziert, wie schnell die Wahrscheinlichkeit bestimmter seltener Ereignisse gegen  konvergiert.
Die Chernoff-Ungleichung überträgt diese asymptotische Aussage auf den endlichen Fall, in Abgrenzung zu anderen nach Cramér benannten Resultaten spricht man daher auch vom Satz von Cramér-Chernoff.

Einleitendes Beispiel

Sei  eine Folge von unabhängigen Messungen einer physikalischen Größe, dann ist das arithmetische Mittel  ein erwartungstreuer Schätzer für den Erwartungswert.
Ist beispielsweise die gesuchte Größe im Einheitsintervall gleichverteilt, so konvergiert nach dem starken Gesetz der großen Zahlen der Mittelwert der Messungen fast sicher gegen .
Dies trifft allerdings noch keine Aussage über die Geschwindigkeit der Konvergenz.
Das typische Verhalten der Summe  wird durch den Grenzwert bestimmt,
es ist aber nicht ausgeschlossen, dass sie für ein beliebig großes  immer noch stark abweicht, also bspw.  gilt.
Der Satz von Cramér gibt nun ein allgemeines Verfahren an, wie aus der zugrundeliegenden Verteilung der Größe die Qualität des Schätzers bestimmt werden kann.

Aussage

Sei  eine Folge von unabhängig und identisch verteilten (i.i.d.) reellen Zufallsvariablen, wobei die kumulantenerzeugende Funktion  von  für jedes  endlich sei.
Für reelles  sei weiter

die Legendre-Transformation von .
Der Satz von Cramér besagt nun, dass für alle  gilt

Bemerkungen

 Dass der Limes auf der linken Seite der Gleichung existiert, ist nicht offensichtlich, sondern Teil der Aussage.
 Die konkrete Wahl der Basis  ist nicht essentiell für den Satz. Die kumulantenerzeugende Funktion kann durch  für ein beliebiges  ersetzt werden, entsprechend betrachtet man dann den Grenzwert des Logarithmus zur Basis .
 Der Satz von Cramér lässt sich aus dem allgemeinen Fall des Satzes von Sanov herleiten oder alternativ elementar über die exponentielle Tschebyscheff-Ungleichung beweisen.
 Bis auf sublineare additive Terme im Exponenten (d. h. subexponentielle Faktoren) gilt asymptotisch . Die (allgemeine) Chernoff-Ungleichung besagt, dass sogar für jedes endliche  gilt .

Satz von Chernoff-Hoeffding

Ein wichtiger Spezialfall des Satzes von Cramér ergibt sich, wenn die Variablen  Bernoulli-verteilt sind mit Erwartungswert .
Für eine Wahrscheinlichkeit  sei

die Kullback-Leibler-Divergenz zwischen Bernoulli-Verteilungen mit Parametern  und  (in der Einheit Nat).
Die kumulantenerzeugende Funktion einer Bernoulli-Variable ist .
Daher lässt sich leicht nachweisen, dass die Cramér-Funktion  hier gerade die Divergenz ist.
Die Summe  ist binomialverteilt mit Erwartungswert .
Mit Hilfe der Chernoff-Ungleichung ergibt sich nun für

Dies ist der Satz von Chernoff-Hoeffding und wird anschaulich auch als additive Chernoff-Ungleichung bezeichnet.

Siehe auch

 Satz von Sanov
 Hoeffding-Ungleichung

Literatur

Einzelnachweise

Cramér