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	AVARAY (FAMILY) - LoveToKnow Article on AVARAY (FAMILY) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		For picturesque beauty Ava is unequalled in Burma, but it is now more like a park than the site of an old capital.
		If the traditional derivation is :orrect, the name is derived from the Welsh afal, an apple, and, ~s no other large fruit was well known to the races of northern ~urope, is probably intended to symbolize the feasting and njoyments of elysium.
		Perhaps wing to a confusion between Glasberg or Ynysvitrin and the tnglo-Saxon Glaestinga-burh, Glastonbury, the name Isle of ~valon was given to the low ridge in central Somersetshire vhich culminates in Glastonbury Tor, while Glastonbury itself ame to be called Avalon.
	www.1911encyclopedia.org /A/AV/AVARAY_FAMILY_.htm (1333 words)

	Western Isles Hotel
		The Yar is one of two rivers on the Isle of Wight with the same name.
		Somerled of the Isle of Man (1158-1164) The Isles broke away from the Isle of Man and became an independent kingdom.
		Isle of Beauty, Isle of Splendour is the national anthem of the Commonwealth of Dominica.
	www.artistbooking.com /trips/224/western-isles-hotel.html (1141 words)

	Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides
		Isle of Harris: The Isle of Harris is in the Western Isles / Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland has some of the most spectacular beaches in the country (possibly the world?) such as this beach at Scarista.
		The clean, unspoilt beaches of the Isle of Harris are washed by the crystal clear waters of the Atlantic Ocean creating a superb environment for surfing and other watersports.
		We hope that you enjoy your visit to The Isle of Harris web site and that you will soon be planning a holiday to the island me excellent accommodation such as Rodel Hotel (pictured left).
	www.southharris.com (284 words)

	[No title]
		It will be seen, in the course of this work, that the writer is as earnest in recommending ladies who belong to the higher class of settlers to cultivate all the mental resources of a superior education, as she is to induce them to discard all irrational and artificial wants and mere useless pursuits.
		To the person who is capable of looking abroad into the beauties of nature, and adoring the Creator through his glorious works, are opened stores of unmixed pleasure, which will not permit her to be dull or unhappy in the loneliest part of our Western Wilderness.
		I am half inclined to be angry when I admire the beauty of the Canadian flowers, to be constantly reminded that they are scentless, and therefore scarcely worthy of attention; as if the eye could not be charmed by beauty of form and harmony of colours, independent of the sense of smelling being gratified.
	www.gutenberg.org /dirs/1/3/5/5/13559/13559.txt (17757 words)

	[No title]
		The town is aflame with preparation for the Show of Beauty that is to be held in the market-place an hour beyond noon.
		She has abandoned her little cap, and her hair, encircling her head like a glory, falls luxuriantly to her waist; and upon her arm she carries her useless crutch as though she were bearing a lily.
		As to this we would reply, it is plain to every eye When he praised the maiden's beauty that his senses must have fled; And we fancy, by and by, she will weep and wonder why Men should choose to go a-wooing when they never think to wed.
	math.boisestate.edu /gas/other_sullivan/beauty_stone.txt (15214 words)

	Chap 3 - A Six Day's Tour, 1836
		The first object which caught my attention again was the innumerable quantity of bathers lining the water's edge, like flamingos on the coast of Guiana, which resemble at a distance a regiment of soldiers, and are eternally seen advancing and receding with the rise and fall of the tide.
		Any person making affidavit that another owes him a sum of money, and is not a native of the Isle, has the power of preventing that stranger from leaving the country, even on the most pressing emergency; of forcing him to give bail for his appearance when called upon; or of sending him to prison.
		This benevolent object was carried into effect, principally through the persevering agency, and in a great measure from the pocket, of Sir William Hillary, president of the Isle of Man District Association, and founder of the Royal National Institution, for the preservation of life from shipwreck.
	www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/fulltext/sd1836/ch03.htm (4919 words)

	Encyclopedia of the Celts : Ibar Mac Riangabra - Iweret
		The western paradise island had many names: Isles of the Blest, Fortunate Isles, or Avalon, the Celts' Apple Isle that supported the Tree of Life.
		Geoffrey of Monmouth wrote: 'The Isle of Apples was also called Fortunate Isle, because all the vegetation grew there naturally with no need of cultivation...
		This is part of the otherworldly exchange: those who uphold the harmony of the inner realms are themselves upheld by otherworldly powers in the mundane realm.
	www.celticgrounds.com /chapters/encyclopedia/i.html (8320 words)

	http://www.cakafete.com Dominica Map
		Ruggedly beautiful and volcanic in origin, Dominica's narrow coastal shelves, towering green mountains covered in dense tropical forests, deep valleys and countless streams provide magnificient scenic views.
		Agriculture is the mainstay of the island's economy, with bananas being the main crop.
		Dominica is perhaps the most naturally beautiful and different of all the Caribbean destinations.
	www.cakafete.com /dominica (1583 words)

	Hotels and Lodges in Tanzania - Bushbuck Safaris Ltd.
		The lodge is situated in the center between Moshi and Arusha and in the heart of beautiful Maasai plains.
		Located on an expanse of beautiful beach wilderness on the northern tip of Zanzibar, and protected by a coral reef, Ras Nungwi Beach Hotel is an ideal location for all forms of watersport, or merely relaxing in the temperate water while soaking up the equatorial sun.
		Located on East Coast of the exotic isle of Zanzibar, the hotel is 43 kilometers from the airport and 40 kilometers from Stone Town, the island’s capital.
	www.bushbuckltd.com /lodges.htm (1937 words)

	Isle of Skye Accommodation, Travel & Sightseeing - The Internet Guide to Scotland
		This is recognised as being the most scenic railway line in the country and as well as the regular services (see train timetables and online ticket booking), a steam train also runs during the summer and makes for an even more memorable trip.
		Excellent guided tours of the Isle of Skye and west Highlands are available by car with Alasdair Ross based at 6 Olaf Road, Kyleakin (tel/fax: 01599 534 452).
		It is only 300 yards to beautiful Loch Coruisk which you have 80 minutes to explore before the boat returns with the next batch of tourists.
	www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /skye.htm (7705 words)

	BBC - h2g2 - Sandown Pier, Isle of Wight, UK - A492022
		By 1895 the pier was extended to 875 feet, and a domed pavilion was built and opened on the pier on September 17, 1895.
		Much of Sandown was decorated for the event, and a regatta was held in its honour: surviving photographs show the splendour of the town that day.
		In 1965, when Lord Louis Mountbatten was installed as Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness Prince Philip toured the island, at the end of which the Queen attended a ceremony at the pavilion, before boarding the Royal Barge moored at the end of the pier.
	www.bbc.co.uk /dna/h2g2/alabaster/A492022 (1147 words)

	soc.culture.celtic FAQ
		British Isles ------------- There were two waves of invasions to the British Isles which gave rise to the P/Q variaties we have today.
		However, after many visits to Cape Breton, and after many discussions about this lively art form, Flora took it upon herself to do some research in her own country and as a result, she was satisfied that step-dance was very much a part of the traditional culture of the Scottish highlands.
		"Isle of Man" is the English term and is used in legal documents and by the Manx government.
	www.faqs.org /faqs/cultures/celtic/celtic-faq (10954 words)

	Royal Insight > Out and About > The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh visit the Isle of Wight
		Under blazing May sunshine, highlighting the beauty and splendour of the Osborne House gardens, a new palm tree, propagated from a palm planted by Queen Victoria in 1851, was planted by her great great granddaughter to celebrate the fact that Osborne House has been open to the public for 100 years.
		Her Majesty unveiled a plaque to mark the official opening of the building and was presented with a posy of flowers by one of the children who uses the Home for respite care.
		Before departing Newport and the Isle of Wight, The Queen unveiled a piece of commemorative art-work to mark the 6th 'Isle of Wight Walking Festival'.
	www.royal.gov.uk /output/page3185.asp (723 words)

	Welcome to the Sophia Foundation (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		For she is the mighty and wise One who opens us to the supramental infinities and cosmic vastness, to the grandeur of the supreme Light, to a treasure house of miraculous knowledge, to the measureless movement of the Mother's eternal forces.
		Her throne is upon the isle of Pu T'o òto which she came floating upon a water-lily.
		She is the model of Chinese beauty, and to say that a lady or a little girl is a "Kwan-Yin"is the highest compliment that can be paid to grace and loveliness.
	www.sophiafoundation.org /Who_is_Sophia.html (2767 words)

	Sheraton Perdana Resort Langkawi,Malaysia
		Known as the Isle of Legends, Langkawi is the largest in a string of islands dotting the Straits of Malacca just off the northwestern coast of Peninsular Malaysia.
		It is a melting pot of sights and cultures, embraced by the many hues of life and colour from the paddy fields, equatorial jungle, and the sparkling Andaman Sea.
		Three kilometer from the main town of Kuah, Sheraton Perdana is a peaceful retreat from which to explore the natural island paradise, the mystical legends, and the duty-free haven that is Langkawi Isle.
	www.asiatravel.com /hongkong/ex-hk/sheraton-perdana.html (368 words)

	Chapter 18 Trains History of Isle of Man, 1844
		He is doomed to: remain in the Isle of Man till the end of time, transformed, into a wild satyr-like figure, covered with long shaggy hair, like a he-goat, and was thence called the phynnodderee, or hairy one.
		The Manks statutes, relating to witchcraft and sorcery, bear that any person suspected of these crimes be presented to the chapter quest, then handed over to the bishop, and finally to the civil law.
		Not wishing to exceed the due limits of history in the preceding chapter, I have made only such extracts from the ample and diffuse stock of popular legends, not yet obsolete in the Isle of Man, as might tend to give a concise view of the most distinctive shades of superstition observed there.
	www.isle-of-man.com /manxnotebook/fulltext/tr1844/ch18.htm (8568 words)

	rex resorts - caribbean - grenada
		Grenada, known as the "Isle of Spice", is one of the most southerly of the Windward Islands.
		Its soil and climate are ideal for producing nutmeg, mace, cinnamon, clove, ginger and bay leaf, as well as some of the world's finest cocoa and bananas.
		For those in search of natural beauty, lush green terrain and peaceful uncrowded white sand beaches and coves, the Isle of Spice is hard to beat.
	www.rexcaribbean.com /_caribbean/_grenada (307 words)

	Traditions and Stories of Scottish Castles - Meggernie Castle, Glen Lyon
		is the principal historic centre of the beautiful valley of Glen Lyon.
		The narrow limits of the glen prevent the river from ever having a broad surface, the distance between the precipitous banks being only about 8 feet to 10 feet, and here the Lyon becomes boisterous because of its confined course.
		All the country surrounding the Castle has been transformed since the time of James Menzies by judicious planting, and presents a scene of woodland splendour, though there are still portions susceptible of improvement.
	www.electricscotland.com /history/castles/meggernie.htm (1552 words)

	The Decline And Fall Of The Roman Empire XIV
		Distinguished by the splendour of his arms, he charged in person the cavalry of his rival; and his irresistible attack determined the fortune of the day.
		The army consisted of one hundred and fifty thousand foot and fifteen thousand horse, and as the cavalry was drawn, for the most part, from Phrygia and Cappadocia, we may conceive a more favourable opinion of the beauty of the horses than of the courage and dexterity of their riders.
		An hundred and ten sailed from the ports of Phoenicia and the isle of Cyprus; and the maritime countries of Bithynia, Ionia, and Caria were likewise obliged to provide an hundred and ten galleys.
	www.ourcivilisation.com /smartboard/shop/gibbone/rome/volume1/chap14.htm (14014 words)

	SPECIAL INTEREST -- Tourism Authority of Thailand News Room
		Rated among the top ten most beautiful archipelagos in the world by Skin Diving Magazine, US The name of this world-renowned marine national park is derived from a Malay word - "Similan" meaning nine.
		Today the island is known for its natural splendour which rivals the marine national parks of the Andaman in its pristine beauty.
		Ko Khai island is famous for its natural stone arch while Ko Hin Ngam ("beautiful stone island") as its name suggests, is known for its smooth and naturally patterned rocks.
	www.tatnews.org /special_interest/detail.asp?id=990 (1763 words)

	Scottish Gardens - The Internet Guide to Scotland
		The gardens are also very beautiful and there is a countryside ranger service which offers guided walks.
		Redhall is a beautiful working 18th century walled garden, run on holistic, organic principles in the most scenic part of Edinburgh - Colinton Dell.
		Seat of the Earls and Dukes of Sutherland, this beautiful castle with a French influence sits looking out across the North Sea on Scotland's east coast a mile from Golspie.
	www.scotland-inverness.co.uk /gardens.htm (2744 words)

	Bicycle Tours of Scotland
		We offer guided tours and some that are self-led and designed for the cyclist who wishes to explore the beauty of Scotland's scenery, visit some of its many tourist attractions(both historical and modern) and enjoy the warm welcome of its people.
		It was the country residence and hunting lodge of eight Stuart monarchs, includes the exceptionally beautiful Chapel Royal and is surrounded by internationally known gardens.
		A Sail from Oban to this beautiful island and explore the unspoilt charm of its coastal and mountain scenery.
	www.io.com /~jmc12/scotbike.htm (4956 words)

	eBay.co.uk - isle of, Postcards, Great Britain, Coins items at low prices (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		Isle Of Man TT souvenir booklet "60 years of speed"
		AR Quinton - Shanklin Chine - Isle of Wight - 1925
		All Saints Church and Cottages GODSHILL ISLE OF WIGHT
	search.ebay.co.uk /isle-of_W0QQfrtsZ100QQfsooZ2QQfsopZ19 (500 words)

	Our Island Tobago: Profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-16)
		In the past being an island dependent on agriculture Tobago's vital crops included sugar cane, tobacco, cocoa and coffee, over time the revenue received from these crops declined, resulting in the closure of many of these plantations.
		Tobago realising its true natural beauty, has in the last number of years been setting its sight on tourism.
		For the photographer and all "nature lovers" Tobago is brimming with "tropical splendour".
	caribislands.net /tobago/profile.htm (1707 words)

	The Seamill Centre
		The Seamill Centre is ideally situated on its own beautiful grounds, a hill overlooking the small Ayrshire village of Seamill.
		There are few places in Scotland, perhaps the world, that can rival it for peaceful beauty and natural splendour.
		Built between 1893 and 1902, the Seamill Centre was originally a convalescent home, and it was first opened for the reception of convalescents in 1896.
	www.ywamscotland.org /locs/seamill (322 words)

	New Forest
		Then, making one's way by the wide and excellent roads that run through it, we may seek a nook beneath the magnificent old trees in the heart of the wood, and rest upon the moss and ferns at their foot.
		It was already a woodland of great beauty, with tracts of common land covered with turf, golden gorse, and heath, and noble groups of trees and underwood that afforded a harbour to wild animals.
		But there were churches, manors, and villages in that extent of thirty miles by ninety, which were to form his chase; and all these the will of the savage Norman doomed to destruction.
	www.mspong.org /picturesque/new_forest.html (2104 words)

	Travelcreek - Travel Guide to Italy
		Visit the old town to enjoy the beautiful architecture of the buildings, meandering little roads and have a view of the sea.
		The island is large with many sights to see including Roman Ruins in and around small remote Sicilian villages; beautiful pebble beaches crystal clear waters and of course the bustling capital city of Palermo.
		There are various beaches to choose from — all with their own beauty.
	www.travelcreek.com /Italy.htm (2734 words)

	Himalayan Academy Publications Online Books
		In the Age of the Ramayana Epic, Ravana was the most powerful King of Lankapuri, and his pleasure gardens where Sita was kept in captivity under the Asoka trees, and the fortresses, air chariots and weapons of the Rakshasa armies delineate his greatness as a monarch of illustrious stature.
		Isle of Lanka, Thine in Refuge are we."
		Our fair Isle of Lanka is lapped on all sides by the blue waters of the ocean; hills and dales, lovely cities and green paddy fields, swift flowings rivers and luxuriant vegetation, waterfalls and golden domes add to the beauty of this land of Lanka.
	www.himalayanacademy.com /resources/books/yogaswami/testament/Chapter8.html (4435 words)

	The Black Book of Clark Ashton Smith
		Valzain, the young volupary, weary of feasting and debauchery ((bored)) leaves the house of a friend when the revels are at their height, and wanders forth from Umbri, city of the Delta, to an old necropolis on n mound-like hill half-way between Umbri and Psiom, the twin city.
		But, finding that the beauty of the world becomes dust and ashes at its touch, and the mountains, and the walls of great cities are turned to mist, and the solid earth itself to a gulf of gloom and mystery, the philosopher casts the stone away, preferring to share the common illusion.
		A forest of beautiful but deadly trees and flowers, into which a child wanders, and is overpowered by the poisonous fragrance.
	eldritchdark.com /wri/non-fict/other/black_book.html (14371 words)

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