South Africa – The Land of Diversity.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2008 |
If traveling is your relaxation mantra, do plan a visit to South Africa which is located on the southern tip of Africa. Possessing a coast that borders the Atlantic as well as the Indian oceans, South Africa can clearly be defined as an exhilarating and complex country.    The climate in South Africa is kind with many places offering an opportunity to experience the wildlife here. The constitution in South Africa recognizes eleven official languages with English as the most common for commercial and public use. Unlike in the past, today South Africa certainly has an abundance of energy and progress.Labels: Africa |
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Feel at one with nature at the Tongariro National Park.
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 This national park located in North Island, New Zealand, holds the World Heritage status because of its cultural and natural significance. Home to three volcanoes, Mt. Tongariro, Mt. Ngauruhoe and Mt. Ruapehu, Tongariro is an excellent place for a long walk through volcanic landscape, hot springs and mud pools. The Tongariro National Park is always busy, especially in the summer when people flock to this place in order to take the one day hike. Even in winter when the weather is not as favorable, people come to this national park as it is a popular ski and snowboard destination.  |
| posted by Laketrade @ 4:09 AM |
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Know Your Knots.
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How much do you know about making knots, the skill that gets you out of sticky situations? Don’t worry if you don’t know much because here is some information about a few of them.
The Double Fisherman’s Knot: Also known as the “Grapevine,” this is a useful knot that is used to create slings or join ropes which are of different diameter.   Bachmann Knot: This knot comes in use if you are planning to ascend a rope. This is done by attaching a carabiner to the rope and using it as a sling.  Water Knot: The water knot or ring bend knot is used in order to make a webbing sling.  |
| posted by Laketrade @ 3:59 AM |
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Quotes about Nature to Brighten Up Your Day.
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Whenever you sit by the banks of the river and look into the flowing water do n’t you wish you could describe it using words that could do justice to the beauty around you? Well, here are some quotes that describe the beauty of nature in well selected words. There is a pleasure in the pathless woods; There is a rapture on the lonely shore; There is society, where none intrudes, By the deep sea, and music in its roar; I love not man the less, but Nature more -Lord Byron In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous  -Aristotle Human subtlety will never devise an invention more beautiful, more simple or more direct than does Nature, because in her inventions, nothing is lacking and nothing is superfluous. -Leonardo da Vinci |
| posted by Laketrade @ 3:51 AM |
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Bushcraft for Youngsters.
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Youngsters are fast learners and absorb whatever they are taught with great interest, thus it is no surprise that there are Bushcraft courses that have been created keeping them in mind. The courseS offered for youngsters have a high student: staff ratio and includes the teaching of skills such as: · Lighting a fire · Constructions of shelters
· Purification and collection of water
· Animal tracking  · Safety
· Use of cutting tools
Of course do enquire about the skills offered before enrolling your child in the course. This is because a few of the skills differ from one organization to another. |
| posted by Laketrade @ 3:45 AM |
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African Style Bushcraft.
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While in Africa, make it a point to visit the Mountain of the Mamba which is located in the Private Big 5 Reserve ENTABENI.  Situated in the Waterberg Biosphere in the region of Waterberg this reserve has a lot to offer in terms of the beauty of the unspoilt wilderness along with plenty of herds of zebra as well as other animals.  Apart from this, the bush safari experience also offers opportunities for learning. For e.g. you can learn about maps and navigation, survival strategies and equipment as well as identifying game tracks, bushes, plants and birds.Labels: other animals. |
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· Bushcraft: An Inspirational Guide to Surviving the Wilderness – Ray Mears 
· Animal Tracks and Signs – Preben Bang 
· Essential Bushcraft – Ray Mears 
· Food For Free – Richard Mabey 
