Archive for February, 2007

Mick Fanning top seed at Surfest

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

Mick Fanning will be the tops seed at Surfest 2007 to be held at Merewether Beach, Newcastle from March 12-18. Mick Fanning is number three in the world and has won Surfest three times before in 2000, 2002 and 2005. Last year he could not come to Surfest but this year Surfest is scheduled between […]

surf for Feb 15 at Newcastle

Thursday, February 15th, 2007

I actually went out for a paddle this morning. My shoulder had been sore so I was out of action for a week. But today was the big day. And it was crap. I had a look at Merewether first but it was no good. The swell was about four foot. and just crappy.. Dixon […]

Surf At East Coast Points Today

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

There seems to be surf at all the right hand points all along the east coast of Australia today. So if you go right then get out to any protected southerly point and have a go.
Surf In New South Wales today.
Avoca has got pretty decent larger waves about 3 to 4 foot with bigger […]

Feb 14 Surfing Conditions

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

Well today there is plenty of swell coming in but most of the beaches cannot handle it. It is probably the wind is coming out of the south east and messing it up. Wait till i check the bureau of meterology report.. It is blowing from the South South East at fourteen knots at […]

Be festive

Monday, February 12th, 2007

The jaipur internationak kite festival is held in  january each year.
Northern Italy in February be armed and ready for battle.
3 day battle with oranges. Honours a revolt by the people against a despotic ruler.
 People throw oranges at everyone. Rivalry is fierce and people can get injured from stray oranges.
Exotic Dubai Shopping festival.
The Dubai shopping festival is […]

Diving all over the world

Monday, February 12th, 2007

mayan tulum beaches.
Tulum in Mexico is the city of dawn. Tulum is a fortress city built in the 14th century.
The surrounding dense forest kept them safe.
When it is hot you can go for a swim at the beach in the sparkling ocean and refresh yourself.
Tulum was abandoned in 17th centurey , no-one […]

Asian Festivals

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Kuala Lumpur Thaipussam Festival
In Kuala Lumpur you will be assured of a great time at the Thaipussam festival.
The Thaipassum festival is held at the Batu Caves just out of Kuala Lumpur.
Hindu devotees come to pay homage to the gods. They involve fasting and celibacy ,
they are a test of faith, and pierce […]

Australia in January

Monday, February 12th, 2007

byron bay .
At cape byron in Northern New south wales Australia the sun first rises here. In australia the social life revolves around the beach. If you want to give surfing a go then
find a trainer and learn to surf. You can hire surfboards from lots of places.
or go hang gliding […]

Ethiopia

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Ethiopia.
Ethipia is a diverse and beautiful country that you should make an attempt to visit.
At Lalibella is the festival of the epiphany. It is the most important event in the Ethiopian
calendar. At the festival there is a mass baptism. Timkat is biggest festival of the year and
Lalibella has the most colourful. The […]

Alaska Cruises

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Creative Cruising to Alaska allows a stopover in Hawaii. The Alaskan cruise ship sails the Inside Passage, sailing to Juneau, Skagway, Ketchikan, and Vancouver Island.
Prices for a cruise to Alaska range from about eight hundred dollars to twelve hundred dollars for a balcony berth. Some cruises start from Vancouver in British Columbia and go […]