Australia Hiking
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Clubs play an important part in the social life of many local residents. A few clubs are for men only, with an occasional day when women are permitted. Others are essentially private drinking clubs. Except for a few hotel cocktail lounges and some squalid public bars, the bars of the various clubs are the center of much of the local social life, especially for men. Most of the sporting clubs (open to women) have a yearly formal or semi-formal dance and occasional “island night” dances. Hobby-oriented clubs, such as the shell collectors club, hiking clubs, diving clubs, etc., offer opportunities for social contacts outside the Embassy community. ... [Read More]
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Bring equipment for diving, tennis, golf, and water skiing, as sports equipment here, if available, is expensive. Bring good walking and hiking shoes as hiking is one of Mauritius' attractions. Besides the other beach hotels already noted, several first class hotels, St. Geran, Touessrok, Royal Palm, and La Residence offer good swimming and sport activities. Touessrok Hotel has its own private island (Ile aux Cerfs). ... Mauritius has beautiful mountains and forests, perfect for hiking. The cliffs on the south coast of the island are magnificent and offer endless opportunities for walking and picnicking. ... [Read More]
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There are many opportunities for hiking and mountain biking in East Timor. Cristo Rei, a large statue of Christ overlooking the harbor of Dili is one of the more popular hikes, taking about an hour round trip. Gunung Tatamailau is the highest point in East Timor and is a popular choice for serious hikers. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: WTO Deal in 2006 Tough but Possible, U.S. Trade Official Says
QUESTION: Just to follow up on services and to borrow your hiking analogy, and also following on from the services question. Services is clearly lagging behind the other areas and risks getting left behind. There seems to be an early sunset, in terms of reaching summits or otherwise, but in the meantime there's an early sunset in terms of the May and maybe even July deadlines. What sort of pressure are you putting on other nations, particularly Brazil, to come out with offers, and more specifically to ratify what they've already agreed in '97 or '98? ... [Read More]
Papua New Guinea
CRIME: Papua New Guinea has a high crime rate. Numerous U.S. citizen residents and visitors have been victims of violent crime in recent years, and they have sometimes suffered severe injuries. Carjackings, armed robberies, and stoning of vehicles are problems in Port Moresby, Lae and Mount Hagen. Pickpockets and bag-snatchers frequent crowded public areas. Hiking in rural areas and visiting isolated public sites such as parks, golf courses, beaches, or cemeteries can be dangerous. Individuals traveling alone are at greater risk for robbery or gang rape than are those who are part of an organized tour or under escort. Visitors to Papua New Guinea should avoid using taxis or buses, known as Public Motor Vehicles (PMV's), and should instead rely on their sponsor or hotel to arrange for taxi service o ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: U.N. Food Organization Calls for Greater Effort to Stop Forest Fires
Using forests for recreation also increases the risk of wildfires in many countries. The number of tourists camping, hiking and cooking in forests is increasing worldwide, and many are ignorant about using fire properly. ... [Read More]
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The Western Australian coastline and outback is a outdoor enthusiast’s dream come true. Hiking trails are well marked and graded for difficulty. An excellent highway system provides motorists with opportunities to tour most areas and see firsthand the rugged scenery of this vast State. The C.A.L.M. (Conservation and Land Management) Bureau manages the numerous National Parks and nature reserves which dot the landscape. Four-wheel-drive vehicles can be hired for extended trips into the outback with organized groups. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: White House Daily Briefing, December 9
And the President has made it very clear: I want to work in a bipartisan way to get this done. But there are certain principles that should guide us as we move forward. And personal savings accounts are part of the solution to strengthening Social Security. It's part of a comprehensive solution for getting this fixed so that we don't have to continue to come back every so often and keep hiking taxes on the American people. He wants to add a new benefit for younger workers so that they can realize a greater rate of return on their retirement savings. ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Defense Department Briefing, November 19, 2001
Q: And you do wear hiking shoes upon occasion? I've seen them, so -- ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Transcript: Defense Secretary Says on War on Terrorism Unfinished
Rumsfeld: You bet. The answer to the first question is, yes, I do have my Taos, New Mexico, hiking shoes on today. ... Q: Yes, good morning. The quick and easy question is, are you wearing your hiking shoes today? And the serious question has to do with the strategic importance of oil. For example, when the Shah of Iran was placed by the U.S. government, it eventually led to the Ayatollah coming in, et cetera, and wouldn't maybe a few billion dollars thrown at alternative energy change the strategic importance of oil and perhaps reduce the troubles? ... [Read More]
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