Patmos island is part of the group of Greek Islands known as the Dodecanese. Our holiday base was on the neighbouring, and much larger, island of Samos where we had hopped on a boat to take us across the ten miles or so of the Aegean sea that separates the two islands. A one day visit was all we needed to know that Patmos island was our kind of holiday destination.

We stood in a candle lit cave, our usually sceptical, rational selves already feeling vaguely challenged by the possibility that supernatural phenomena might, after all, exist. The darkness and coolness was a stark contrast to the dazzling brightness and heat of the midday sun we had left to descend into this underworld of prophecies and priests.

The silence of the grotto was suddenly interrupted by a heavily accented voice, speaking in English. “Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is six hundred threescore and six.”

Half expecting a beast with 666 stamped on its forehead, we turned to see a bearded man, dressed in the priesthood robes of Greek orthodoxy. He was not looking in our direction and at first it seemed that the biblical quotation had been a soliloquy. But the puzzle of why a Greek would talk to himself in English was solved seconds later, when the first of a party of Americans came into view. As soon as they began to fill the limited space of the cave, we recognised them as being a group of “Christian Tourists” we had seen earlier that day. The spell had been broken; the cave had lost its supernatural feeling, replaced by something as mundane as an evangelical meeting. It was time for us to go back up to the world of dazzling sunlight. more…

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Surfing is one of the interesting activities while you’re at the beach to spend your vacation time. For some, surfing is a routine activity every time the holiday arrive. In order to get satisfied surf experience, there are a few things need to be considered as a support. As safe beach area, waves and good winds and surf boards that match. Do not forget, accessories are also important because it will support your surfing experience to be memorable. Watch? Of course, included. Well, I want to share a story with you about a good watch for surfing, Nixon and Rip Curl Watches.

I am sure, Nixon and Rip Curl is not a foreign brand for you. The whole world already knows about the quality and design of this watch. For the surfers community, Nixon or Rip Curl watches is the first choice when going to buy a watch as an accessory that can be used when surfing. Many surf shops that sell accessories, but not all of which sell special surfing watches such as Nixon watches or Rip Curl watch.

One of my favorite watch branded Nixon is Nixon 51-30 Chrono Watch High Polish, advantages of this watch lies in the design, classic and elegance. Rip Curl International Orange Watch A2260 is at hand for your reference if I want to buy a branded Rip Curl watch. Excess watch this series is 100% Marine Grade Stainless steel case with screw down back, unfortunately its water resist only for 100 meters. To get on the market with cheap price, depending on where you buy it. Ask people you trust where the best shop to purchase Rip Curl or Nixon watch specifically designed for surfing. If you’ve got it, taste your surfing sensation above the large waves with the exclusive surfing watch.

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Exploring the Beaches of Lanzarote The long cold winter, combined with the credit crunch, has made the last few months drag on interminably. But one of the more positive things to come out of this economic crisis has been even cheaper holidays. This is especially true in Lanzarote, where package holidays have long been offered at very affordable prices. More recently, a greater number of low cost airlines have started flying to this Canary Island, making it less expensive for holidaymakers who like to tailor their own holiday in Lanzarote. more…

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