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	Galapagos Islands tours - Isla Lobos - Islands Cruises
		Lobos Islet is a seasonal nesting location for the blue footed boobie, although the basalt island outcropping is named for the sea lions sometimes present there.
		Isla Lobos is located heading up the coast from Wreck Bay and Puerto Baquerizo north of San Cristobal Island also known as Chatham, 1 hour across a small channel.
		Isla Lobos means ”Sea-Lion Island”, and the name is certainly appropriate because they frolic, leap and make a racket here.
	www.galapagoscruise.com.ec /index.pl/isla-lobos

	Madeira Islands article - Madeira Islands Portuguese islands Atlantic Ocean Selvagens 1418 autonomous - What-Means.com
		Madeira Islands has 6 cities: Funchal, Porto Santo, Machico, Câmara de Lobos, Santa Cruz and Santana.
		Funchal, the main city of Madeira Island, is on the south coast of the principal island, in 32° 37' 45 N lat.
		The Madeira archipelago lies about 360 miles from the coast of Africa, 535 miles from Lisbon, 240 from Tenerife, and 480 from Santa Maria, the nearest of the Azores.
	www.what-means.com /encyclopedia/Madeira_Islands (887 words)

	Northern Samar
		Northern Samar is located in the northernmost portion of Samar, the third largest island of the country.
		Capul was formerly named Abak after the ancient ruler of Java who brought the first settlers to the enchanting island.
		The Pacific Ocean bound Northern Samar on the east, the San Bernardino Strait on the north, the Samar Sea on the west and Samar on the south.
	darfu8.tripod.com /rp_northernsamar.htm (887 words)

	Northern Samar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Its capital is Catarman and is located at the northern portion of the island of Samar.
		Most people speak Waray-Waray, though Cebuano is also widely understood, being spoken in the municipality of San Isidro and the island municipalities of San Antonio and San Vicente.
		Bordering the province to the south are the provinces of Samar and Eastern Samar.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Northern_Samar (887 words)

	Islote de Lobos - Fuerteventura
		The island of Lobos was one of the first nature areas to be designated as 'protected' by the Parque Natural Las Dunas de Cirralejo e Isla de Lobos Declaration in 1982.
		In days gone by Lobos was home to dense populations of seals - 'lobos del mar' (Sea Wolves) hence the island's name.
		The formation of Lobos belongs to the Pleistocene era and is dominated by the basaltic lava fields partially covered in some sectors by organic sands.
	www.fuerteventura.com /lobos (887 words)

	Northern Samar
		Located on the northern portion of the Samar island, the province is surrounded by San Bernardino Strait on the north, Pacific Ocean on the east, Samar Sea on the west and the Southern Samar on the south.
		Samar Island was a major stop over point for the Spanish galleons that employed the route between Manila and Acapulco in Mexico.
		It has a wide entrance that can accommodate 20 persons at a time.
	www.globalpinoy.com /travel/province/nsamar.htm (887 words)

	Câmara de Lobos Municipality (Portugal)
		Câmara de Lobos is located on the southern coast of the island (and autonomous region) of Madeira, ca.
		Estreito de Câmara de Lobos was upgraded to the status of vila [town] on 3 August 1996 and Câmara de Lobos was upgraded to the status of cidade [city] on 3 August 1996 as said above.
		The English blazon of Câmara de Lobos would hence mention «seals» and the arms would no longer be understood as canting, except of course an appropriate reference to the Portuguese terms be made.
	flagspot.net /flags/pt-cmt.html (887 words)

	The Militant - August 12, 2002 -- Spanish government stages military provocation against Morocco
		Other Spanish troops landed on Isla de Lobos, an uninhabited island off Morocco’s Atlantic coast, while 7,000 Foreign Legion troops were placed on military alert in Ceuta.
		The Spanish rulers claim the island as their own, even though it is located across the Strait of Gibraltar and 600 feet off the shores of the north African country.
		The Moroccan government denounced the "unjustified aggression" and demanded the "immediate and unconditional withdrawal" of the Spanish forces, stating that "the island is an integral part of Moroccan territory." The Organization of the Islamic Conference and the Arab League, representing a number of governments in Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, backed Morocco’s stance.
	www.themilitant.com /2002/6630/663051.html (835 words)

	Cowley Manuscript Journal
		We took our departure from the island of Lobos, lying in the latitude of 7 degrees South and longitude 294 degrees [82° 15' W.], being bound to the islands of the Galipolos, lying from the latitude of one degree and 50 minutes North to the latitude of one degree and 30 minutes South.
		The island lyeth from the latitude of One degree South to the Lyne Equinoctial.
		The Duke of Norfolk's Island lying to the eastward of the King's Island, lying from the latitude of 35 minutes South to the latitude of 5 minutes North, and longitude 277 degrees, 42 minutes [98° 33' W.].
	www.galapagos.to /TEXTS/COWLEY-MS.HTM (835 words)

	Spain, Morocco Reach Accord (washingtonpost.com)
		Spain also stationed troops a few days ago on another uninhabited island it claims, Isla de Lobos, or Island of Wolves, in the Atlantic Ocean off Morocco's west coast.
		By nightfall, some of the 75 Spanish troops on the island began leaving with their equipment by helicopter, and the rest were to follow shortly, the Spanish state news agency Efe reported.
		The deadlock, however, had focused on the tiny island that Spain calls Isla del Perejil, or Parsley Island, and Morocco calls Leila, which means night in Arabic.
	www.washingtonpost.com /ac2/wp-dyn/A38255-2002Jul20 (560 words)

	Instituto del Mar del Perú
		The presence of mackerel (Scomber japonicus) was discontinuous, with the highest concentration areas between Lobos de Tierra island to Chimbote, in front of Bahía Independencia and in front of Quilca.
		The hydroacoustic calibrations were carried out at the beginning and end of the cruise near San Lorenzo and Lobos de Afuera islands, respectively.
		The munida (Pleuroncodes monodon), was located from Pimentel to Morro Sama with dense nucleus among Chicama to Punta Lobos, Punta Bermejo to Huacho, Chancay to Pucusana, Pisco, Bahía Independencia, Chala, Ilo and Morro Sama.
	www.imarpe.gob.pe /imarpe/pub_resu-inf159i-julio_03.php (560 words)

	Baja California Islands Flora & Vertebrate Fauna Bibliography
		SUBJECT DESCRIPTORS: Gulf Islands, Santa Catalina ANNOTATION: Diguet collected plants from gulf islands; two were named for him Ferocactus diguettii and Fouquieria diguettii Nachrichten von der amerikanischen halbinsel californien=observations of lower california Baegert, J.J. (translated by Brandeburg, M.M. and C.L. Bauman, 1952 University of California Press) 1771.
		SUBJECT DESCRIPTORS: Gulf Islands, Cedros ANNOTATION: "No amphibians found on islands in the Gulf"; Cerros (Cedros) has Hyla regilla; description, location of species; index, plates Investigations in the natural history of Baja California Wiggins, I.L. Proceedings, California Academy of Sciences 30(1): 1 45.
		SUBJECT DESCRIPTORS: Cedros, Gulf Islands, Pacific Islands ANNOTATION: Fossil evidence provides evidence that insular isolation was required for the evolution of insular woody endemics A field guide to the common and interesting plants of Baja California Coyle, J., N.C. Roberts Natural History Publishing Co., La Jolla, CA.
	scilib.ucsd.edu /sio/indexes/campanaz.html (560 words)

	los lobos fuerte ventura canary islands europe surf spot, photos, WannaSurf
		The island of Los Lobos is unihabited and the wave breaks along the base of an old volcanoe.
		From the port on Lobos it is a long walk over to the point.
		Let us know if we forgot something at Los Lobos.
	www.wannasurf.com /spot/Europe/Canary_Islands/Fuerte_Ventura/los_lobos (322 words)

	Câmara de Lobos Municipality (Portugal)
		Câmara de Lobos is located on the southern coast of the island (and autonomous region) of Madeira, ca.
		Estreito de Câmara de Lobos was upgraded to the status of vila [town] on 3 August 1996 and Câmara de Lobos was upgraded to the status of cidade [city] on 3 August 1996 as said above.
		The English blazon of Câmara de Lobos would hence mention «seals» and the arms would no longer be understood as canting, except of course an appropriate reference to the Portuguese terms be made.
	www.fotw.us /flags/pt-cmt.html (576 words)

	Vila Afonso - A Spectacular Private, Quiet and Fine Bed and Breakfast Guesthome in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos - Madeira - Portugal
		The protected harbour and excellent fishing conditions in Câmara de Lobos soon developed to provide the residents of the island with an excellent source of protein and fresh meat.
		Câmara de Lobos was initially the home of thousands of docile Mediterranean Monk Seals- which having not known the heavy handed ravages of Man till then - lay themselves to virtual extermination by a rampant and inexhaustible human slaughter of their species.
		Estreito de Câmara de Lobos is also the scene and attention for the central activities regarding the Madeira Wine Festival held in September each year.
	www.madeira-island.com /hotels/bed_and_breakfasts/vilaafonso/location.html (670 words)

	Touring the island of Madeira: Câmara de Lobos
		Câmara de Lobos is also home of the ‘poncha’, a mixture of lemon juice, honey and sugarcane spirit, available at the many local taverns.
		Once in Estreito de Câmara de Lobos, you should visit the mother church and move forward to Jardim da Serra parish, where you have two options: go to Boca dos Namorados and admire the dazzling landscape of Curral das Freiras or pass through Boca da Corrida and finally stop at Quinta do Jardim da Serra.
		Câmara de Lobos, apart from its wonderful bay, has several points of interest such as Pico da Torre, Curral das Freiras, Boca dos Namorados, Boca da Corrida and Cabo Girão.
	www.madeira-web.com /PagesUK/camara-lobos.html (264 words)

	DOST Region VIII
		Still deeper into the southern boundary of Northern Samar, in Silvino Lobos, hammock weaving in abaca braids is a family's source of income.
		In the island of Capul, unique for its language - the Inabaknon, wide and round winnowing devices made from bamboo are woven.
	region8.dost.gov.ph /news2art3.htm (264 words)

	Point Lobos State Reserve
		Point Lobos granite was used to build the U.S. Mint in San Francisco and the Navy shipyards at Mare Island in San Francisco Bay.
		Olmstead's report described Point Lobos as "the most outstanding example on the coast of California of picturesque rock and surf scenery in combination withy unique vegetation, including typical Monterey cypress." With assistance from the Save-the-Redwoods League, the State of California purchased 348 acres at Point Lobos from the Allan family in 1933.
		While the Ohlone gathered abalone at Point Lobos, it was not until the Chinese arrived in the early 1850's that it was harvested commercially.
	pt-lobos.parks.state.ca.us /culhist/historytext.htm (264 words)

	Hotels in Santa Maria Azores Portugal
		One of the big attractions on Santa Maria island in the Azores is the excellent water sports facilities which is great fun for families travelling with children or those seeking some adventure.
		Hotel 5 is located in Vila do Porto on the beautiful Santa Maria Island only 1 mile from the airport and city center...
		Located only five minutes from the airport, this Hotel is one of the quietest areas of the island.
	www.azoreshotels.net /SantaMaria.php (147 words)

	Photos Madeira island - All Categories > Madeira Landscapes > Câmara de Lobos
		All Categories > Madeira Landscapes > Câmara de Lobos
		Views of Camara de lobos an important fishing village situated 9 Km west of Funchal.
		This village proved irresistible to Sir Winston Churchill in 1950 and was later made famous by his paintings of this little fishing harbour.
	madeira.boogolinks.nl /go.html?link=17169973579446470 (60 words)

	Peru Travel
		Other places of interest to visit are: The Sequión las Salinas of Otuma, Laguna Grande, Independence Bay and Island which make of this area a place of great tourist attraction.
		Julio Carrillo de Albornoz y Mendoza was murdered on the main staircase of the farmhouse.
		It's fame is so renowned that at the entrance of the village there is a statue of a witch located on a trunk of a huarango.
	travel.peru.com /travel/english/trip_planner/ica/sights_to_see.asp (1986 words)

	American Sightseeing International, ASI, Portugal
		Departure from hotels, Camara de Lobos (stop), Ribeira Brava, Encumeada, Sao Vicente, Seixal, Porto Moniz (stop for lunch), Ponta Delgada, Santana, Faial, Ribeiro Frio, Poiso, Monte.
		Including: Round trip transfers in Funchal and Porto Santo Island, Return Boat Trip, Island Tour in Porto Santo and accommodation on breakfast basis at a middle class hotel.
		Departure from hotels, Camacha (wicker work centre), Santo da Serra (stop at Quinta da Junta to admire the view over the surrounding valleys), Portela (belvedere overlooking the north coast of the island), Machico (fishing village), Santa Cruz, Caniço, Funchal, return to hotels.
	www.americansightseeing.org /portugal_wata.htm (864 words)

	Madeira Island
		Grandfather is John Figueira de Araujo (de was dropped) born in Hilo, Hawaii.
		Anthony Cardoza and Thomasina Fernandes were the parents of Emmanuel Cardoza and Ludivina de Jesus father was Joseph Fernandes and mother unknown.
		Comments: My grandfather was Joseph Reginald de Mattos, Sr., and I assume he was from Hawaii, where he met and married my grandmother, Stella Lindsey.
	www.dholmes.com /master-list/madeira/madeira.html (7071 words)

	Movies by Area- Point Lobos
		Point Lobos stood in for the island of Elba.
		Point Lobos is reputed to be the inspiration for Robert Louis Stevenson's classic novel from which the movie was made.
		MGM had wanted to put up a few buildings at the Point Lobos State Reserve but withdrew the idea when the Point Lobos League, fearful of a repeat of an earlier filming episode at Point Lobos that damaged the fragile environment, tried to stop the filming altogether.
	www.filmmonterey.org /movie_area_ptlobos.html (183 words)

	Bird Island witnesses an inspiring RESURRECTION
		POINT LOBOS STATE RESERVE, Monterey County - Jutting out from the ro cky shoreline south of Carmel Bay is a popular bird-watching peninsula called Pelican Point.
		Hundreds of brown pelicans are swarming around the point and its little offshore rock islands, raising hope that the remarkable seabird knocked back by DDT will once again return to mate, build nests and hatch young in Central California.
		Bird Island, the largest of the guano-encrusted rocks offshore from the reserve 3 miles south of Carmel and 120 miles south of San Francisco, has been documented as the northernmost nesting ground of the California brown pelican.
	www.sfgate.com /cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/examiner/archive/2000/07/16/NEWS12381.dtl&type=printable (183 words)

	MBNMS: Point Lobos State Reserve
		Robert Louis Stevenson visited Point Lobos in 1879 and was so inspired by the landscape that he used it as the basis for the setting of his novel Treasure Island.
		Point Lobos was established in 1933 and encompasses some of the most beautiful scenery, above and below water, along the California coastline.
		The underwater area surrounding Point Lobos is famous for its large kelp forests and abundant marine life.
	bonita.mbnms.nos.noaa.gov /Visitor/Access/ptLobos.html (183 words)

	Point Lobos State Reserve
		Point Lobos granite was used to build the U.S. Mint in San Francisco and the Navy shipyards at Mare Island in San Francisco Bay.
		Olmstead's report described Point Lobos as "the most outstanding example on the coast of California of picturesque rock and surf scenery in combination withy unique vegetation, including typical Monterey cypress." With assistance from the Save-the-Redwoods League, the State of California purchased 348 acres at Point Lobos from the Allan family in 1933.
		While the Ohlone gathered abalone at Point Lobos, it was not until the Chinese arrived in the early 1850's that it was harvested commercially.
	www.pointlobos.org /culhist/historytext.htm (183 words)

	Big Sur Inns - Pelican Network
		And the point itself is like an island of unique flora adrift in the Pacific.
	www.pelicannetwork.net /big.sur.inns.htm (183 words)

	Bulatlat.com
		This was evident along the Maharlika highway in the two districts of Samar, in various municipalities of Leyte Island and other parts of Eastern and Northern Samar and even in Southern Leyte and Biliran provinces.
		Active military operations were noted in the towns of Silvino Lobos, San Isidro, Victoria in Northern Samar; Matuguinao, Gandara, San Jorge, Motiong, Paranas, Pinabacdao, Sta.
		Iguid, Catbalogan, Samar, local leaders reported that Anak ng Bayan party-list was not included in the tally sheets used for counting of votes, thus neglecting the votes cast for the said party.
	www.bulatlat.com /news/4-18/4-18-visayas.html (183 words)

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