Archive for October 8th, 2008

We all want to believe in something. Isn’t that the truth? I don’t care where you come from or where you’ve been, how you were raised, or how old you are, you want to believe that there is something great out there. This is only natural. Human beings aren’t immortal by any means, and they do grow old and pass on. There are no two ways about it. This is why so many people choose to follow a faith and believe in a higher power. It’s a security blanket of sorts. Trusting that there’s something better after this physical life is extinguished keeps us motivated and happy. It doesn’t take a religious article or trip to church to see that.

It’s funny how the human mind works. Take my mother in-law for example. The woman has never been religious, nor has she ever even resembled someone who’s religious. As far as I knew, she had no faith in a deity at all. Then one bright and shiny day she read a religious article online, and POOF. Suddenly she had faith and believed in a higher order of things. Now, some may say that this is because she saw the “light,” but I think it’s related to the fact that she’s now over 60 and feeling uneasy about death. As our time runs low here, we want to believe more than ever. You wouldn’t believe how many people suddenly get faith or take-up a religion in their golden years. It’s like all of the sudden they want some almighty being to accept them and care for them after death. Actually, that’s exactly what it is. I suppose a random religious article or encounter with a religious individual could have a powerful effect on an older individual or someone approaching death’s door.

Does the branch of religion matter? This is an excellent question that I’ve pondered most of my life. I truly think that believing in God is believing in God. Just because a biased religious article tells you that Catholic is the only way to heaven doesn’t make it so. Remember, these are all subjective pieces written by men and women. No God ever wrote a religious article on how Muslim is the only true religion. You have to choose your own beliefs and trust what you feel is right. Humans need to stop following the leader.

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Tiergarten has many playgrounds and welcoming open spaces. It is also possible to hire rowing boats on the Neur See. Along Strasse des 17.Juni, the main road which runs through the park, there is a busy, buzzing flea market every Saturday and Sunday, which sells art and other interesting things. In the furthest bottom left corner of the park, Berlin’s beautiful zoo can be found and its large aquarium. As well as this, the Gem

The small town Fiumicino is approximately 28km away from Rome and has 62.000 habitants.
Most people only know Fiumicino for Rome’s biggest airport being situated there (the Leonardo da Vinci airport) but you should take note of this area as there are plenty of things to see and to do..

The Museo delle Navi (Museum of ships) for example is very interesting since you will see 5 ancient ships which were found when the airport was being built. The museum is right next to the airport so you can’t miss it and it is definitely worth a visit.

Around the dock of the Trajan (Lago di Traiano) you can have a look at archaeological territory. There you can find some remains of the harbour building and the Castello di Porto from the Middle Ages.

On the eastside of Isola Sacra there is a cemetery to have a look at. There are also some ruins of the older church Sant Ippolito which are also very interesting.

For all lovers of fish, there is no better place to visit. The small town boasts a very important fish harbour which has the biggest fish market in the area: from squid to tuna steak, you’ll find any fish under the sun at this market. Or should that be under the sea?

Even if Fiumicino has been outshone by Rome it’s definitely worth a visit to this small town. The area has a certain flair and quaintness that only a small fishing village could create; a must if the hustle and bustle of the city gets too much.

There’s an abundance of accommodation in Fiumicino but it is recommendable to find accommodation in the centre of Rome as there is more to see and you can easily rach the outskirts by the city’s fabulous public transport service (Unterkunft Rom). During the summer, many Hotel in Rom are booked out and / or are very expensive so you might consider having a look for an apartment (Ferienwohnung Rom). This will give you more space and freedom than a hotel could offer and you can come and go as you please. Your family and friends are sure to like this idea as there won’t be any need to be separated onto different floors or wins of a hotel, and you’ll all have plenty of space to feel at home in.

Go to Fiumicino and see what this lovely part of Italy has to offer.