Wednesday, March 17, 2010

IN RESTAURANT

Waiter: Hello!
How can I help you?
Man: We phoned you.there are two of us and the name is Jones.
Waiter: Ok! Please, go and sit over there by the window.
. . .

Waiter: Haven't you desided yet?
Man: No, we aren't ready. But get us some drinks please.
Waiter: What sort?
Man: Two gin and tonics.
Waiter: Ok, immediatly.
. . .

Woman: Come here, please.
Waiter: Are you ready to order?
Woman: Yes, give me the tomato sald and then the lamb.

Waiter: Ok, and you sir?
Man: I just want the grilled salmon steak.
Waiter: What do you want with it?

Man: A side salad. Oh, and get us some house red wine and mineral water.
Waiter: All right.
. . .

Waiter: Do you want a dessert now?
Woman: Yes, please. For me a chocolate cake.
Waiter: And you?
Man: Just a coffee.
Waiter: Do you prefer black or white?
Man: Eee..., black. And please bring me the bill.
Waiter: Ok.

The old flea market of Kruja

The old flea market of Kruja

The old flea market of Kruja is very special, offers many souvenirs and traditional handmaked, like to make the carpets, clothing and special hats.
Now there are about 30 stores, which have almost the same structure construction, uniform height, old tiled roof. Traded old traditional clothing of women and men from different regions of the country.
Also we can find Antiques and crafts created.
This market is very important for locals as well as for tourism development in Albania. Many of them visit every year Kruja, which monitors the country's traditional culture.


Tuesday, March 9, 2010

WORLD'S MIRACLES

1.Petra, Jordan

The ancient city of Petra in southern Jordan was the capital of the Nabataean kingdom and an important trading center from late 400 bc to early ad 200. The Nabataeans, an Arab people, carved the city into rock 2,000 years ago. Shown here is the monastery.

2.Easter Island, Chile

Gigantic statues and other archaeological remains of ancient Polynesian peoples are found on Easter Island, which lies west of the Chilean coast and is considered part of Chile.


3.Temple of the Sun, Teotihuacán

The Temple of the Sun at Teotihuacán, Mexico, was built between ad 50 and 200. The pyramidal structure is made of layers of clay faced with stone, and it stands about 61m (200 ft) high. Flights of stairs lead to the top, where a temple to the sun god Uitzilopochtli originally stood. The site is aligned with the rising and setting of the sun on the summer solstice.


4.

Palenque

This palace near the village of Palenque, Mexico, dates from the classic period of the Maya civilization, from about ad 300 to 900. The entire structure rests on a truncated pyramid.


5.

Machu Picchu, Peru

The ruins of Machu Picchu, near Cuzco, are the remains of an ancient city of the Inca Empire. The civilization, based in southern Peru, dates to 1200. The Inca mastered architecture, road building, and astronomy and were noted for their code of laws and advanced system of government.


6.

Colosseum

Rome Colosseum

The Colosseum in Rome (70-82) is best known for its multilevel system of vaults made of concrete. It is called the Colosseum for a colossal statue of Nero that once stood nearby, but its real name is the Flavian Amphitheater. It was used for staged battles between lions and Christians, among other spectacles, and is one of the most famous pieces of architecture in the world.


7.

Great Wall of China

The Great Wall of China

Sections of the Great Wall of China, including this section near Beijing, have been restored in the 20th century. Built by the Ming dynasty in the 15th and 16th centuries, the Great Wall stretches about 2400 km (about 1500 mi) along China’s northern border. Shihuangdi, the first emperor of China (221-210 bc), constructed different fortifications also known as the Great Wall. Few traces remain of that ancient structure.

In the 15th and 16th centuries the Ming dynasty built elaborate earth-and-stone fortifications along China’s northern border. Although the Great Wall followed the contours of the land, it actually provided poor defense against Mongol challengers, who were able to pass around or break through the walls during raids.


8.

Sydney Opera House, Australia

The shell-shaped Sydney Opera House is one of the most famous pieces of modern architecture in the world. It was designed by Jørn Utzon and completed in 1973. Sydney is the capital of New South Wales, which is located on the southeastern coast of Australia. Sydney is the largest city in Australia and the country’s cultural center.


9.

Statue of Liberty

The Statue of Liberty, a symbol of freedom for many, was one of the first sights to welcome immigrants arriving in the United States. The statue stands 93 m (306 ft) tall on Liberty Island in New York Harbor. It was designed by French sculptor Frédéric-Auguste Bartholdi and is a gift from France commemmorating the first centennial of U.S. independence from Britain.