Where is the cave to which he dedicated his Overture (photo) This place is also called the “Cave of melodies.” Fingarova cave (Fingal”s Cave), also known as “Cave tunes”, located on the island of Staffa, part of the inner Hebrides of Scotland. It in 1772, discovered and glorified the famous naturalist Joseph banks. Publication of Joan Ransley (@joanransley) 3 Jul 2018 2:29 PDT During the download an error has occurred. Its height is 20 meters and a depth of 69 meters, but it attracts the tourists with its size and beauty and melody. The cave consists of hexagonal black basalt columns, some of which reach a height of 11 meters. In addition, the curved arch creates the cave ‘s unique acoustics, thanks to which this place is called “Cave of melodies.” Fingarova cave is one of the most popular places in Scotland, it inspired Felix Mendelssohn to write the Overture.
Day: July 8, 2018
What to do if your tour operator went bankrupt
What to do if your tour operator went bankrupt Thousands of Russian tourists in recent days found themselves in an unpleasant situation due to the actual bankruptcy of tour operators. If a tourist is on holiday You need to contact the Association “Turpomosch” or in Rosturizm. Phones “hot lines” for the victims is on the websites of these organizations. “Turpomosch” exists specifically in order to save people in such situations. The Association of tour operators of Russia (ATOR) suggest all the checks, for example, for re-payment of the hotel room, the purchase of new tickets, fees and so on, save before returning home. Expenses can be confirmed in the extract from the Bank card. After returning to Russia, tourists have to apply for a refund attach copies of documents of payment and to refer to a travel Agency, sold the ticket. The tour is purchased, but the trip will not
Hawaii increased in size due to the eruption of the volcano
Hawaii increased in size due to the eruption of the volcano Archipelago Hawaii has increased in size by more than two square kilometers due to the eruption of Kilauea volcano, reports BAFS “the Economy today”. Archipelago Hawaii has increased in size by more than two square kilometers due to the eruption of Kilauea volcano, reports BAFS “the Economy today”. The new territory is composed of hardened lava. She emerged from the area Kapoho Crater and flowed toward the ocean. As a result, the coast was 555 acres of new land, said the report of the Geological survey. We will remind, Kilauea is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth. Its last eruption began in January 1983 and is still ongoing. The volcano’s activity appears impulsive. One of the most powerful of these pulses occurred in June of this year. The eruption destroyed more than 600 homes and evacuated more
Merkel found a reason to increase defense spending
Merkel found a reason to increase defense spending The conflict in Ukraine and “annexation” of the Crimea indicate the need for NATO countries to increase defense spending. This was stated by German Chancellor Angela Merkel in her weekly podcast. According to her, the problems facing the Alliance in recent years has changed dramatically. Merkel said that after the annexation of Crimea to Russia and the conflict in the Donbass need to focus on defense. One of the measures the Chancellor believes the presence in the countries of Central and Eastern Europe. Earlier, U.S. President Donald trump called for more funding of NATO countries on defense. The us leader sent a letter to the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez and reminded of the promises of the previous the Spanish Cabinet to increase defense spending. Trump sent the same letter to a number of heads of state and governments of NATO
Russia and the United Arab Emirates had mutually abolished visas
Russia and the United Arab Emirates had mutually abolished visas Now the people of Russia and Emirates will be able to travel without visas. Statement result comment of the Minister of industry and trade of Russia Denis Manturov: “We have already we note a significant increase of tourist flow from Russia to the UAE, which last year grew by more than 50%. The United Arab Emirates was visited by over 750 000 Russian tourists, whose contribution to the economy of your country, according to expert estimates, exceeded $2.3 billion With a view to the forthcoming lifting of the visa barrier we also hope to increase the tourist flow of the oncoming citizens of the Emirates”. Informed Brazil visa for citizens of Russia cost about $100 and issued at least a week. From 1 February 2017, the UAE has significantly simplified the procedure of issuing 30-day visas to Russians, in fact
Popcorn made the engine for robots
Popcorn made the engine for robots American scientists from Cornell University suggested to use the corn as a driving force for robots. American scientists from Cornell University suggested to use the corn as a driving force for robots. It is reported by IEEE Spectrum. Engineers have studied three types of grains of corn, four methods of heating and their influence on the characteristics of the extension: heating with hot air or oil, microwaves and metal wire. Based on this scientists have created prototypes of actuators, which are moved due to the expansion of the heated grains. One of them raised a weight of 100 grams with 36 grains. The water in the grains when heated turns to steam, and starch is softened, but durable shell of the grain constrains the internal pressure. At 200 degrees Celsius, the pressure inside the grain becomes critical, causing membrane ruptures, and pairs along with
Sentsov told about his condition after 51 days of hunger strike
Sentsov told about his condition after 51 days of hunger strike The detained in Russia Ukrainian Director Oleg Sentsov, in a letter from prison told about his condition after 51 days of hunger strike. The detained in Russia Ukrainian Director Oleg Sentsov, in a letter from prison, spoke about the state of his health after 51 days of hunger strike. The photo of the letter published actress Rimma zyubina in his Facebook. “I feel fine, despite 51 days, certainly not as great as it may seem to some competent defenders,” wrote Sentsov. During the download an error has occurred. He noted that his health everyone sees as “wants”. He also spoke in detail Zyubina about the long procedure of sending letters from prison and told her not to worry if they are delayed. Earlier it was reported that Sentsov can be part of the exchange of prisoners of Russia and
Hospitalized in Britain, police have not found poisoning
Hospitalized in Britain, police have not found poisoning LONDON, Jul 8 — RIA Novosti, Maria Tobacco. Signs of poisoning with nerve substance the British police, suspected in a hospital, Salisbury, is not detected, said transferred to the RIA Novosti statement, police Wiltshire. “We are pleased to confirm that the police, who, as the precautions applied for advice to the County hospital Salisbury in connection with the incident under investigation in Amesbury, he was examined, he was all right. We would like to recall the message management public health England that the risk to the public remains low”, — stated in the message. Earlier, the hospital in Salisbury reported that the police officer was hospitalized with suspected poisoning by a nerve agent.
Senator Johnson said that U.S. sanctions against Russia are not working
Senator Johnson said that U.S. sanctions against Russia are not working WASHINGTON, July 8. /TASS/. Economic sanctions imposed by the United States against Russia, “not working”. This was stated in the published on Saturday an interview with the Washington Examiner, the Chairman of the Committee on national security and governmental Affairs U.S. Senate Ron Johnson. He was part of a delegation of American lawmakers-Republicans, visited St. Petersburg and Moscow from 30 June to 5 July. “Not like they [sanctions] have had any real economic effect,” shared Johnson with the publication of his impressions of the trip. “You enter them, and then no one is trying to perform: “And are they [sanctions]?” Only under strong pressure, it is possible to recognize that sanctions against Russia are working,” he added. At the same time the Senator made it clear that it is not in favour of the complete abolition of sanctions against