Preview of Beckster's blog at TravelPod. Read the full blog here: www.travelpod.com This blog preview was made by TravelPod using the TripAdvisor™ TripWow slideshow creator. Entry from: Istanbul, Turkey Entry Title: "Cruising the Bosphorus: Between Asia and Europe" Entry: "Today went for a "cruise" along the Bosphorus River, which runs right through Istanbul and divides it into Europe and Asia. (It also connects the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea) We boarded the government-owned boat (its like public river transport) 20 minutes before departure time, only to find that the best seats had been taken. Not to worry, we were promptly surrounded by fellow tardy Asians (Japanese and Koreans), each group of whom had a leader who proceeded to give a loud running commentary in her native language. Everyone else quickly moved away. The view of various mosques (Istanbul is also known as the City of a Thousand Minarets) and OldNew Ottoman Houses along the river was stunning. But what really got many people (incl. yours truly) excited was the HUGE scandinavian cruise ships we encountered along the way, with exotic names such as Norwegian Princess and Holland-America Lines. They were all gargantuan, new and white and the size of Pearl Hill (behind my house in Penang). I had no idea they even built ships this big, unlike some I did not spend my primary school holidays cruising the Mediterranean. Anyway the question of the day for my geographically-challenged father and I was How ...
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Monday, December 5, 2011
Headstone Sayings & Quotes
A headstone saying, quote, or epitaph is an inscription on a tombstone in memory of the one buried there. It gives a brief literary piece commemorating a deceased person. Some headstone sayings or quotes are taken from biblical scripture, poetry, or notes what the person was best known for.
The final stage of burial is the laying of ashes or body in the ground or vault. When you place a loved one in a cemetery, the headstone is the final piece that identifies their grave. They often are short reflections of the person's existence and highlights their personality or accomplishments.
Headstone sayings & quotes can also come in the form of comfort to the surviving family members. Nevertheless, they are unique sayings personal to the deceased. "Rest in Peace" is a popular headstone saying that is well known and often used.
Some people can get an idea of headstone sayings by walking around a cemetery and reading some of the headstones. It's important to personalize the headstone by selecting a phrase that is appropriate for the deceased. Remember that this will mark their grave forever.
Headstone sayings do not have to be lengthy phrases but rather can be short phrases that contain words relating to the deceased. For example, a saying for a religious father who served in the military, may read-"Loved God, Family, and Country".
There are also headstone sayings that contain longer phrases. Such as this epitaph for a man from Texas which reads "An amiable father here lies at rest As ever God with his image blest. The friend of man, the friend of truth, The friend of age, the guide of youth."
Headstone sayings & quotes can be thought provoking to the passerby. One such headstone may read: "My good people as you pass by as you are now so once was I. As I am now you soon will be, prepare yourself to follow me." They can contain various themes but the most important aspect of writing an epitaph is to make sure it reflects the person's personality or character.
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Friday, December 2, 2011
Pet canonizing garden statuary. Concrete dog and cat statues
Cat and dog concrete pet memorials for the garden. Our memorials are the highest quality concrete garden statues. We have a wide selection of monument markers and headstones. Ideal gravestone angels for the family pet.
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