What Bajamar lacks in a picturesque old quarter or charming architecture, it makes up for in the richness of its natural assets; a splendid coast frayed with natural rock pools, spectacular views inland towards the Anaga Mountains and south westerly over the sweeping valleys of La Laguna and La Orotava with Mount Teide, resplendent in… Continue reading Bajamar & Punta del Hidalgo
Month: January 2006
The Flavor of Retirement in Franklin, Tennessee
Do you fancy the unique charm of a small town, away from the hustle and bustle of the big city? If so, Franklin may be just the kind of place that would appeal to you when the time comes for you to start thinking about where you want to retire. Franklin, in the state of… Continue reading The Flavor of Retirement in Franklin, Tennessee
The hundred cols tour 4000 km
The toughest bicycle ride in the world? Four thousand kilometers over the toughest and best known cols in France! The Hundred Cols Tour is the ultimate challange for the bicycle rider. 4000km overr all the great mountain areas of France, passes more than hundred cols and almost sixty côtes. This is an individual challenge. Whoever… Continue reading The hundred cols tour 4000 km
Shutter Speed (Shutter Speed Priority) Setting on the camera
Shutter speed is the amount of time the shutter remains open to allow light to reach a digital camera sensor. Shutter speed is measured in seconds, or fractions of seconds. Using very fast shutter speeds “freeze” fast-moving subjects, such as birds in flight. Slow shutter speeds are used to intentionally capture the movement of a… Continue reading Shutter Speed (Shutter Speed Priority) Setting on the camera
Grey Water in Australia
Australia is the world’s driest habitable continent and as of late the dams near major cities have begun to dry up. This has caused widespread debate on what can be done, and the most efficient and practical suggestion has been to recycle domestic grey water. Grey water comes from showers, dishwashers, washing machines, and the… Continue reading Grey Water in Australia