Titus Tunnel - Samandagi - Hatay - Turkey (05.10.11)

Brochure "Money makes the world turn around" (Hatay, Turkey)

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The Turkish team published the brochure "Money makes the world turn around" with detailed tourist information to the Turkish province of Hatay and its capital Antioch, and some more general information to the cities, towns and villages where the other European partner schools are located: places of interest, food, accommodation, mini dictionary, etc.

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Musée du Quai Branly, Paris

What are the characteristics of this museum?

It is located between Alma Bridge and lena bridge, on the left Bank of the Seine. The specificity of this museum is that it is really modern and paradoxically it is devoted to primitive art. You can find 3500 artifacts from all parts of the world. The Musée du Quai Branly houses four remarkably rich and precious collections, which it conserves, manages and documents with a dual aim in view. Firstly, they must be presented to the general public through regular rotation of artifacts in the permanent collections area and during temporary exhibitions; secondly, they must serve as useful and accessible resources for students, teachers and researchers worldwide.

What should there be in a travelers bag performing this activity ?

You must not forget money to buy stuff to eat in the garden of the museum, that is very convenient and nice. You will enjoy a beautiful landscape.

How can transportation be provided for this travel activity?

By the underground , you can take RER C : station «  Pont de l'alma » , or  the subway , line 9 , station «  Alma-Marceau » .

You can also take the favorite cool Parisian way to travel: Velib! (Bike … SO HYPE)

Where can the traveler accommodate?

In Paris, there are a lot of hotels, often really expensive

How long does this activity last?

You can choose by yourself, in this museum, you can go very fast but you can also choose to stay for a movie, (there’s a cinema), and a conference room, where you can listen to lectures. This is fascinating .This museum is really interesting , even if he's not that big ,  you must spend at least 1 hour there to enjoy it.

How much money is needed for this activity?

For the permanent collection, it costs 8 Euros for adults and 6 Euros for children.

Why should a traveler do this activity? 

We all have to learn to appreciate culture of other ancient civilizations, to respect it; it will help you to be open minded.  Last, it's rare to find places in Europe devoted to the primitive art of other countries people; it's a must when you come to Paris. 

What a beautiful place!

Water Sports in Ferreira do Zêzere - Santarém, Portugal

 

What are the characteristics of this type of tourism?

Ferreira do Zêzere is a small area in the centre of Portugal. It has got this name because  river Zêzere crosses it and establishes its own limits.

The proximity to the lake Castelo do Bode or Lago Azul (Blue Lake) is possibly the key to the town’s popularity. It is located only seven kilometres from the town centre.

It’s the perfect place for people who love watersports: kayaking, canoeing, fishing, boating and sailing.

What should there be in the bag of the traveler performing this trip?

The traveler will need some food, plenty of water, sunglasses, special clothes (shorts,       t-shirts), suntan protection and, optionally, a sleeping bag and a tent if they are planning to camp near the river.

How can transportation be provided for this trip?

The nearest airport is Lisbon Airport, which is about 140 km away. There are many airlines flying there (TAP, easyjet, British Airways, AirFrance, etc) so it is possible to find a cheap ticket if you reserve in advance.

Renting a car at the airport is a comfortable option, but public transport is also available.  Buses connect the airport with the town centre. Trains drive you to Tomar every hour.

Where can the traveler accommodate during this trip?

Accommodation is possible in some hotels, houses and apartments from 49 euros per night. It is specially popular the Hotel Estalagem Lago Azul because of its nice location.

Some options can be considered clicking this link.

http://www.cm-ferreiradozezere.pt/pt/conteudos/turismo/Alojamento/5c242cbb-faf0-4858-be46-d99fd694a9dd.htm

How long does this trip last? (Minimum time -day)

A minimum of two or three days to be able to discover that beautiful area and practice some sport.

How much money is needed for this trip?

It depends on how long are you planning to stay and the type of accommodation you choose.

Why should a traveller do this trip? What will the traveller’s benefit be?

Because it's a good place to go on holiday. There are many activities and sports to do and there also are  interesting historical places. And it is possible to find great and cheap hotels!

Ferreira do Zêzere is always a good option.

http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ferreira_do_Z%C3%AAzere (Ferreira do Zezêre: general information)
http://desporto-ferreiradozezere.webnode.pt/ (sports in Ferreira do Zezêre)
http://www.tripadvisor.es/Flights-g642201-Ferreira_do_Zezere_Estremadura-Cheap_Discount_Airfares.html (how to arrive there)
http://maps.google.es/maps?hl=es&tab=wl (how to get there)
http://www.tripadvisor.es/Tourism-g642201-Ferreira_do_Zezere_Estremadura-Vacations.html (where to sleep)
http://es.lifecooler.com/lifecooleres/ferreira-do-zezere-categ2.htm (about the city)
http://www.gekkoportugal.com/rio-zezere-portugal-river-zezere.htm (rent a canoe)
http://www.visitportugal.com/NR/exeres/6BCBD81C-F9DF-4D33-B08A-050D6C05641C,frameless.htm

Erzin Kaplicalari - The Erzin Source - Hatay, Turkey (5th June: World Enviroment Day)

 ''The Erzin Source Gives Recovery''

The recovery and mineral water which comes out from different places of the rocks in the Amanos Mountain, is in a small village named Başlamış near the city of Erzin in Hatay.

The sources of running water  are 3 km far in the east Erzin and espacially in the summer, this place is important for the domestic turists. Particularly ,people come around for finding cure to their illnesses by drinking the water which is 24C,with pH 6,7 and mixture of bremide, calsiyum, magnesium, carbondioxide,  bicarbonate, sulfate and sulfur. The good benefits of this water are helping the people who have problems with their digestion, kidney, urin organs and metabolizm.

Başlamış is another small and old village which is taken place in the forest surrounded by the mountains. You can find a lot of cheap motels and pansions there. The streams coming from the sources are flowing through the village. At the end of the village  there are stairs leading to this place. On the way,you can see the fantastic nature of Hatay. You walk on the stone path which is surrounded with old trees decorating everywhere. On  the way, you can hear and enjoy the wonderful sounds of the running water. This place is very good for relaxing. There are several bridges over the large river and a lot of places on the ground or small rocks for sitting on. The source of the river  is in a cave in the mountain. Next to the cave, there are a lot of holes in the rocks where mineral water comes out. There is a special place where you can make ''care mask'' with  the mood of the rocks. It is claimed that it makes  your skin soft, beautiful and   younger. Next to this place,there  is a bath with warm water from the source. This warm water is very good for every part of your body espacially for your bones.

After this tour , you will feel yourself more relaxed. Not only your body but also spiritually cause of the climate in the nature. The best season for this trip is spring and summer. In the winter, the water is naturally warm.

Some tips for this trip:

*it’s better if you wear comfortable shoes; because of the much rocks there.

*if you cant drink bitter water then dont forget to bring your own bottle because you cant find another type of water.

*for sure you will jumb into the water, so dont forget to bring your swim suits and towels.

*there arent  any benches, this is why it will be better for you to take a small blanket if you cant sit on austere grounds.

*if you want to go on foot, take a map with you cause there are more then one way to there.

The benefit of this trip:

I advise to visit this place for finding cure in the hot water from the sources.

Accommodation

*Uğur pension

-0544 694 63 35

*Çağlar pension

-0505 562 14 64
-0326 694 64 13

Cultural and Sport Tourism in Umbria, Italy: "Sagrantino Route"

  

1. WHAT ARE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS TYPE OF TOURISM?

Starting and finishing point: Montefalco   http://www.comunemontefalco.it

Distance: 41 km.

Total ascent: 400 metres

Grade: medium

Road surface: asphalt

Recommended type of bike: road and hybrid

Places to visit in the area: Montefalco, Campello sul Clitunno, Pissignano, Trevi.

Montefalco is famous throughout the world for its superb Sagrantino, perhaps the very best of Umbrian wines, as well as for its excellent olive oil and the beauty of the surrounding hills.

 Montefalco has been classified as one of the "Most beautiful small towns in Italy", and its wonderful position overlooking the central part of the region has earned it the name of “the Balcony of Umbria”.

The surrounding area is also an easy place to cycle around, which is why we have chosen a spot just outside the town walls as the starting point of this particular route. In fact, you are going to leave from the large car park on the outside of the walls, and from here ride through the town and carry on in the direction of Spoleto and Trevi.

2.WHAT SHOULD THERE BE IN THE BAG OF THE TRAVELLER PERFORMING THIS TRIP?

First of all you should have a rucksack in which you can put all the things you need for this type of trip: water, food, a change of clothes, a map, a compass, a towel, paper handkerchiefs, a cap

 3. HOW CAN TRANSPORTATION BE PROVIDED FOR THIS TRIP?

You can get to Moltefalco by your own car, or, if you travel  by train,  you should stop at Foligno Station and from there you can take a bus up to Montefalco. To check the bus timetable: http://www.umbriamobilita.it/it 

For the train timetable: www.ferroviedellostato.it

4. WHERE CAN THE TRAVELLER ACCOMMODATE DURING THIS TRIP?

There are plenty of  beautiful "agriturismi", B&Bs,  hotels and hostels in Umbria, especially in and around Montefalco, so you have a large and rich choice of  accommodation. Anyway, if you like nature, swimming, beauty and traditional cuisine, you can choose among these accommodation:

Villa Pambuffetti  Viale della Vittoria 20, (06036 Montefalco, Perugia)

www.deliciousitaly.com/.../hotel-villa-pambuffetti.html

 Tenuta Colverano

www.booking.com/Tenuta-Colverano

5. HOW LONG DOES THIS TRIP LAST? (MINIMUM TIME-DAY)

This trip may last 3 to 5 days, but it can be longer if you wish to visit some of

the marvellous Umbrian villages.

6. HOW MUCH MONEY IS NEEDED FOR THIS TRIP? (MINIMUM)

This trip might be a bit expensive if you choose a high level accommodation. In this case the price could be around 500 E for a five-day trip (bike rental included).

7. WHY SHOULD A TRAVELLER DO THIS TRIP? WHAT WILL THE TRAVELLER’S BENEFIT BE?

This kind of bike tour is the advised route for discovering the Sagrantino wine as well as the numerous art beauties of Umbria while peacefully and pleasantly cycling through the green olive groves and grapeyards . It is possible to tour the zone of Montefalco and Bevagna tasting the Sagrantino and Rosso di Montefalco wines on the way, purchasing fine olive oil directly from the producers and visiting very interesting medioeval and renaissance churches as well as important historical monuments.

Montefalco, the starting town of this tour,  is the home of Sagrantino and is known as the 'ringhiera dell'Umbria' or 'balcony of Umbria' for its panoramic position. The town is equally celebrated for the series of frescoes by Benozzo Gozzoli.

www.museodiocesanopa.it/chiese/s-francesco-d’assisi

Erol from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

Hi, I’m Erol Barbur/The Right one.).I am from Hatay/Iskenderun(Turkey). I am 16 years old.I am a 10 grade high school student at Istiklal Makzume High School.I have one brother who is two year younger than me.My mother is an English teacher at Primary School and My father runs a shipping agent. I am 1.80 meters and slim with straight fair hair.. I like playing table tennis and swimming and I like english. I am a translator of a tv show site,I'm translating English tv shows to Turkish. I like to spend time on computer and with my friends of course and I can spend hours on playing table tennis. I have Ps3 and X-box,I play nearly all kind of games(except for  games of girls.) I play NBA 2K11 on Ps3 and I am  a fan of Boston Celtics NBA Team and Kevin Garnett. I like listening to music.My favourite bands are Metallica and System of a Down. I play Civilization V , Mount & Blade Warband , Titan Quest Immortal Throne , Crysis 2 and Minecraft. So much games right? These are the reasons ofwearing  glasses ;) I love watching tv serials like Doctor Who , Sherlock Holmes , The Big Bang Theory , Two and a Half Men , Spartacus Vengeance , How I met Your Mother , My Favourite is . . . . The Walking Dead. Anyway,travelling is magnificent no matter where you go. I hope I'll spend good time in Italy. It is all about me. To learning more about me ,here is my communication adresses. erol.barbur@hotmail.com www.facebook.com/erolbarbur www.twitter.com/erolbarbur erolbarbur.blogspot.com Message me :)

Hasan Berkay from İskenderun travelling to Italy

Hi ! My name is Hasan Berkay. I'm sixteen years old. I have got black hair and brown eyes.I'm 1.75cm.I would like to have a brother. But ı have got a sister.But She is one years old. I'm crazy. I love extreme sports. I have got a ATV. I love to do paragliding. I'm doing two years of paragliding.I love to play the guitar. I use electric guitar.I like to joke. I love water sports. I have a jetski.I love spending time with my friends. will contact :http://www.facebook.com/adamlevinebeyler

Deniz from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

Hi! I am Deniz.I’m 16 years old.And I am from Iskenderun. Iskenderun is a district of Hatay. I’m studying İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School.Anyway, I like swimming , playing football , basketball billiards,the guitar,doing  body building and photograpy.I’m friendly.And I’m always smiling.This is my special power . By the way,I like trekking. I love reading poem.My favorite poet is Nazım Hikmet RAN. And I think his best poem is Invite.My mother's name is Sema, she isa lawyer and my father's name is Müslüm(But he prefers Ozan)and he isa  lawyer ,too.I have a brother.His name is Arda Eren.He is seven years old. My favorite football team is Real Madrid.Everyone loves F.C. Barcelona but I don’t.Because Real Madrid is a great team. My favorite player is C.Ronaldo. I think Mesut Özil is a great teammate for C.Ronaldo. My horoscope is cancer. To my parents’  opinion, I am emotional.I am 1 meter 83 cantimeters tall.I have black hair and Brown eyes.I am generous and kind(I and my friends Think :) ).I love travelling because to see new some places gives new something to me.I collect toys for my toy collection.My favorite bands are Beatles , Metallica, SoaD Nirvana.But my favorite band is Nirvana.And my favorite singer is Kurt Cobain. I would like to bea  lawyer someday(like my parents)My favorite subjects are Literature and sports. By the way,I love books so much and I have more than a thousand books specially poetry books. (denos@hotmail.com.tr)

Rojda from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

Hello!

 I am Rojda Köseoğlu.I was born on 28 March in 1995.I am 17 years old now.And I was born in Iskenderun,I am from Hatay.

 I have got a pretty family.I ‘ve got  two sisters and they are twins ,their name’s are Pınar and Irmak.They are 10 years old and they’re succesful students.And I’ve got  a brother who is 3 years old called Can.My mother’s name is Hatice and she is a nurse.My father’s name is Ali,he is an engineer.I like spending my time with my family.For example I like going short trips with them.I love my family.

 I have got brown eyes and long hair.And I am long girl.I am friendly,optimistic and easy-going person.I am honest because I hate lies and people who tell lies.I am good at making friendships.

 Everyone in my family like music.I am keen on music.I like listening and also singing.I like Turkish musics and foreign musics(like English musics).My favourite singers are  Eminem,Kanye West and Adele.My favourite Turkish singers are Sezen Aksu and Tarkan.I like dancing.And I like going to theatre or cinema.But I prefer theatre ,actually.’Titanic’is the most succesful movie I have ever seen.And I liked ‘Inceptıon’,too.

 I am studying at Istiklal Makzume Anatolian High School.I am in 3rd grade.And I want to be a doctor in the future.So I have to study hard.
 I like doing sports.For examle ;I like playing basketball,voleyball and badminton.And I also like walking,trekking.I like sea,and I like swimming.

 I enjoy when I contact with foreign people.I want to recognize their culture,lifestyles and etc… I like speaking English. I have never been in abroad before,so I am so excited for going to Italy. I want to go to  historical places in Italy.And I want to go  to Venedik or Pisa for Pisa Castle.I wonder Italy so much.

And I want to taste Italian cuisine.

 I hope to spend my time good in Italy and I am sure,I will.See you soon…J

Gözde from Iskenderun travelling to Italy

 Hello!

  I am Gözde Sönmez. I am from Hatay, Turkey. I was born in İstanbul, 1995. I have got a family. My father is a civil-engineer and my mother is a housewife. My brother is Metin Erdem, 11 years old. My sister is Ezgi, who is 13 years old. They are successfull students.

   My father and my mother behave me like a friend. They give me idea about every thing. Although my father is very busy, we pass time every weekend. We sometimes have a picnic or go to seaside. When I pass time with my family, I am very happyJ

    I am 17 years old. I am a medium-height girl. I have got long, wavy, brown hair and brown eyes. I like my eyelash and eys like other peopleJ I like wearing sport clothes. Sometimes, I wear glasses.

    I am hardworking, ambitious, a bit stubborn, honest, trusty and friendly. I hate rude, liar and smugy people. I like passing time with my friends in my free time but I can not find a lot of timeL Becasuse

I have to study hard in order to be a doctor. I hope that my dream will be real next year.

     I like swimming very much, also I like dancing, listening music, reading and shopping. I love my friends very much. My favourite Turkish DJ is Ozan Doğulu, who is very Professional and sempatic. My favourite film is “Letters to Juliet”.

      I am very happy and excited to come to Italy. I want to know people and culture of Italy. Particularly, I want to see love of fountain and other historical places. Also, I want to taste spaghetti in ItalyJ

            I'm looking forward to hear from you soon. I hope to see and meet you as soon as possible. See you soon...

HATAY and CHRİSTİANİTY(Interview with Pater Yasea)

HATAY and CHRİSTİANİTY

u Introducing the person:

  Yasea

u Pater:

  Padri Edvardo

                    u Place:

 Orthodox church

They believe that God is in the shape of human being. The idea that Jesus is immortal can be explained as in the follow ing  :

As we know God is immortal.They believe that Jesus was the breath of God. The breath itself is immortal so that Jesus is immortal. Because of that reason people call Jesus as the son of God. The holly book 'bible' is infect a single book. However four people rewrote the book according to their own ideas in different places. And thus there being four sects.In the first place they say that there were many common points with Muslims, but later christianity differed from İslam. For instance they sacrificed animals for God. 

       

But later They thought that Jesus was himself sacrificed for all people and via their sins were all  forgiven.  They believe that from then on there were not need to sacrifice animals for God. And they stopped this tradition. There's a place for confession near the Pope's armchair in there right of the Church. There is a painting for happines on the wall over the Meryem Ana's place. There is a special place for their wishes. It is near the confession place. The statue of Meryem Ana is in the middle in Church and everybody can see her esily.

MERYEM ANA

The world experienced disasters because of the World War I in 1917. Every family faced pain in those years. During these years Meryem Ana appeared for the first time to three children whose names are Lucia,Giacinta and Francesco in Fatima city of Portugal on 13 May 1917. The eldest of the Lucia explains Meryem Ana's appereance as in the   following :

       She was a lady who had worn brighter clothes than the sun. She was shining more intensely than a crystal glass of water filled with pure water through which sunshine passed.

LOVE İN CHRİSTİANİTY

Love is a very important and good thing. You can endure the difficulties of life by the help of love. You don't feel the burden of life and it turns the most painful things into a pleasure. Love is generous, it helps people to great achievements and encourages us for the better things. Love without surrounding the valueless things would like to be over all the things. Neither in the heaven nor in the world you can't see something, better than, stronger than, more common than love. A person who loves lives a happy life, he or she is free from every worry and nothing can stop them. Love has any good thing you can see around. Because love trust the God from whom all the good and holly things come from.

 

CHRİSTİANİTY  FRİENDSHİP

A poem about friendship

You have a friend

When everything goes wrong

When you need love and interest

When you feel bad

Close your eyes and think about me

To enlighten your darkest night

İmmediately I come beside you, just call me

Know that wherever I am

I come to you running

Winter, spring, summer and fall

Whenever you want, call me

I will be there

I’m your companion

If the sky gets dark and fills with clouds

North winds begins to blow

Keep your mind on and call me

I will come to you

(Carole KİNG you’ve got a friend )

ARMANİ CHURCH

 Santa Claus ( America ) , İce Daddy ( Russia )

      Santa Claus for Americas and the İce daddy for Russians is not related with the Christianity. They are the figures that journalists and commercialism has created. The clothes of these figures are modified according to the needs time and fashion. They come into the house from the chimneys or from the balcons, they ride cars when are towed by deers. They wear special clothes. For example red hat,white beard... But these things have nothing to do with Christianity.

SAİNT PİERRE CHURCH

    Saint Pierre Church, carved into the rocks west of Mount Stauris depth of 13 meters, 9.5 meters wide and 7 meters high, consists of a cave. The first Christians in Antioch used for secret meetings of the cave is considered one of the oldest churches in Christianity .

  

Berfin TOPLAR   10/A
Büşra POLAT     10/D

Semina from İskenderun, travelling to Poland

Hi everybody!
My name is Semina. Im 17 years old and I’m from İzmir, the big city from Turkey, but i am living in İskenderun. I have got brown hair and green eyes. My height and weight is middle. I like playing tennis, reading book and sometimes writing. I’m not shy and calm person. But i am indecisive and obbessed. People always say that i am usually talking a lot. 
I am going to come Poland with my school İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School soon. Hope to see you there.

Nil, from Iskenderun/Turkey, travelling to Poland

Hi! I’m Nil Hazal. I come from Turkey. Firstly I am so excited about going to Poland =) .I’m fifteen years old. I’m a student at İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School. I like listening to music. Especially rock music and oldies such as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin. I’m crazy about The Beatles. I like reading and writing. I love watching movies in my free time. I’m good at table tennis. I’m interested in science. I also  like travelling and meeting new people.
I have got a small family. My mother name is Gülseher . My father name is Cemil. I have got a brother. His name is Deniz. He is nineteen. He is at university. His deparment is mechanical engineering.

My best friend is İrem. She is good at English. We love watching movies together . She is at İstiklal Makzume Anatolian High School, too. What do you usually do with your friends?
Well, that’s all about my family, my best friend and me.
See you!
Nil

Akasya, from Iskenderun/Turkey, travelling to Poland

Hi everyone;

My name is Akasya Surmeli. I was born on 13th of September in 1996. I’m a tenth grade student. I am living in a Turkey. I have got a one sister. Her name is Defne. I like drawing picture. And I’m going to the course for the picture. Once  upon a time I was going to the swimming, voleyball and tennis course. And I like reading books. Also there are a lots of books in my house. I often keep a diary.Then I don’t like watching TV, but sometimes I watch cartoons. And I really like playing computer games. My voice is bad, but I like singing. Because ın my opinion it’s enjoyable. And my favourite singers are Katty Perry,Pink Martini and Sam Brow. . Also , I like english very much. Finally I'm very excited to come Poland. Because I’m  curious of Poland

Natalie, from Iskenderun/Turkey, travelling to Poland

Hi;

I am Natalie Paşa. I am 15 years old and living in İskenderun. I am at 10th class of Makzume high school. I have got one brother. His name is Alex and he is 28 years old. My favorite color is blue. I have got a dog which called Toprak. It is golden retriever but I also love all of the animals. I think I am honest,reliable and truthfull girl.I love listening music.

I am very glad to come to Poland with my friends Nil Hazal,Akasya and Semina.

That’s all..

See you 

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