Posted by Nick on May 21, 2008
On May 25, 2008 in Regent Street in London there will be a Guinness World Record attempt to stage the largest Sevillanas dance ever. If you want to be a part of this you can! In fact, anyone can participate as long as they register online.
Here is what you need to know -
Regent Street is going to be closed to traffic on May 25th between the hours of noon and 4 PM. There will be three bands from Andalucia providing music. And there are even dance lessons with live music before the main event begins. If you do not need lessons you are welcome to practice with the beginners.
To celebrate the event, Heddon Street and Swallow Street will be offering special Spanish delicacies and al fresco dining through out the day. And once the main event is over, you can head to Heddon Street for more Andalucian music and dancing.
And if you can’t squeeze all the fun into that night, do not worry as the Spanish fun continues for a fortnight! There will be Spanish food at Heddon Street and Swallow Street restaurants and a program of live music and dance.
For more information on Regent Street festivities visit www.regentstreetonline.com and check out www.tastespain.info for info on A Taste of Spain 2008.
Posted by Nick on May 20, 2008
The Million Dollar Highway is a stretch of highway about 25 miles in western Colorado and follows the route of U.S. 550 between Silverton and Ouray, Colorado.
While the entire 25 miles stretch is called the Million Dollar Highway, it is really the twelve miles south of Ouray through the Uncompahgre Gorge to the summit of Red Mountain Pass which gains the highway its name. In this particular part of the Million Dollar Highway you will see steep cliffs with the noticeable lack of guardrails. As if that is not exciting/dangerous enough, you will also meet several hairpin “S” curves on the ascent of Red Mountain Pass. My first time on the Million Dollar Highway was on a school trip where we were in a large coach on those hairpin turns. Being on the side of the bus with the steep drop-offs and lack of guardrails is something that I will not soon forget. And, the scenery is equally as memorable.
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Posted by Nick on May 19, 2008
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Weekend takes place in Mansfield, Ohio on May 24, 2008 at the Mansfield Motorsports Park. The event kicks off on May 22, 2008.
The Ohio 250 weekend will kick off on Thursday afternoon with the annual Race Fest in the heart of downtown. You can expect many motorsports-themed attractions and activities, including the popular transporter parade. The parade route starts at the Sears parking lot at Richland Mall and heads down Park Avenue West to their staging area between Diamond and Mulberry. As a bonus, all of the rigs parked between Diamond and Main will be open for tours with race trucks backed on to the liftgate for display.
Once the rigs get parked, then it is time to look to the gazebo area where several Craftsman Truck Series drivers will be available to sign autographs starting at 6 P.M. After the autograph session, the drivers will take part in a Q&A session starting at 7 P.M.
The Women’s Auxiliary cook-off will take place in the square during Race Fest. here a small group of drivers will prepare a complete meal on the grill and then have their work judged by a select panel of racing personalities. Once the winner is announced, fans will have a chance to bid on the opportunity to sit down and eat that meal with the driver, with all proceeds from the auction going to the Women’s Auxiliary.
Other race vehicles that will compete at Mansfield Motorsports Park throughout the 2008 racing season will be on display on Main Street. Fans will have a chance to see NASCAR Craftsman Trucks, Camping World East Series cars, ASA Late Models, USAR Hooters Pro Cup cars, and ISMA supermodifieds up close and personal. Additionally, there will be inflatables on hand for young children and families, live music throughout the night, and many vendors selling food, drink, and all sorts of trinkets and souvenirs.
Tickets for the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Ohio 250 start at $35 and are now on sale via the track website, www.mansfieldmotorsportsonline.com. Fans can also call the track ticket office at (419) 525-RACE (7223), or visit the speedway office at 100 Crall Road.
Posted by Nick on May 18, 2008
Sherman’s Travel has just released a list of the best scenic drives in the US. If the price of gas is not too much to deter you from setting off on the Great American Road Trip this summer, then you will want to have a look at their list.
They have picked routes not only just based on scenery. They have also picked routes for their history as well for their romantic appeal among other things.
After looking over the list I was pleased to see both the Pacific Coast Highway in California and the Million Dollar Highway in Colorado included.
Have a look at the entire list here .
Posted by Nick on May 17, 2008
Seneca Caverns features subterranean rooms chock full of stalagmites, stalactites, flowstone and calcite crystal. These wonders make up Seneca Caverns, which are the largest caverns in West Virginia.
The Seneca Caverns are named after the Seneca Indians, who used the caverns for things like ceremonial rituals as well as refuge from the elements. Tours of these caverns actually began in the late 1920′s and now go on most of the year. Tours last from about 45 minutes to an hour. And like all caves, the year round temperature is around 55 degrees, so make sure to bring a light jacket if you visit.
The caverns at Seneca Caverns go down as far as 165 feet below ground. When you tour the caverns a guide will lead you on a 3/4 mile trek past flowstone, which looks like a creamy rock waterfall, the underground pool called Mirror Lake, a 60 feet long, 30 feet wide and 70 feet high room called the Grand Ballroom and so much more.
For info on tours, directions and more check out www.senecacaverns.com.
