Ideas and Travelling

Exhibition of Salvador Dali’s Biblia Sacra Salvador Dali Biblia Sacra Exhibition A unique exhibition of Salvador Dali’s Biblia Sacra illustrations has been recently held in Smolensk, Russia. “The Sacred Message” from Spain arrived in the country of Repin, Levitan and Aivazovsky in connection with the year of Spain in Russia. The collection of graphics was created by Dali, the genius of surrealism, in 1963-1964. at the exhibition of Salvador Dali Biblia Sacra, Smolensk, Russia Salvador Dali’s Biblia Sacra illustrations Salvador Dali’s Biblia Sacra illustrations include 105 pieces of lithography printed on special hand-made paper. The technique of artwork is mixed: watercolours, ink, gouache, pastels and indelible pencil. The size of genuine works is not very big. They are about 48 cm wide and 35 cm tall. Most of them are signed by Dali. The illustrations display the key moments of the biblical history, from the making of the world till the crucifixion. Dali's Bi...

Who is Sherlock Holmes? Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detectives in the world of fiction. Classic Sherlock Holmes The imaginary detective has been popular for many years since its first appearance in ‘A Study in Scarlet’ published in 1886 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. All in all, there are sixty adventure stories about Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Lucky you if you get the whole collection named The Cannon. Sherlock Holmes, by Tatiana Vetrova Sherlock Holmes and modernity Sherlock Holmes is a unique personage who is able to make plenty of correct conclusions from the quickest observation. Thanks to his deerstalker, pipe, violin and spyglass Sherlock became a known trademark in the world of marketing. Hundreds of films have been produced based on the adventures of the fictional detective genius. Both classic and modern Sherlock Holmes attracts thousands of fans. His address is well-known (Baker Street, 221B), ...

Bougainvillea Bougainvillea comes from tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America. Nowadays Bougainvillea can grow in a warm mild climate around the world. Crimson bougainvillea is often used to decorate buildings in Crete. Bougainvillea in Crete Description Bougainvillea  is a plant with stiff curved thorns. Pollinated by bees, Bougainvillea’s flowers are quite plain and little. Its floral tubes are white and yellow. The leaves are bright green. They are arranged along the stem. The stalks of the flowers are in purple magenta bracts looking like fantastic paper butterflies. Its inflorescences usually consist of three flowers surrounded by three or six bracts. Why it is so gorgeous The flowers of bougainvillea are tiny and white. Obviously, the plant is so attractive thanks to its crimson bracts. Different kinds of bougainvillea can also be blue, yellow or red. The bracts are part of traditional decoration of the streets of the Mediterranean...

Oladi or Russian pancakes are favourite dessert in Russia, Belorussia and Ukraine. The Pancake Week during Maslenitsa (the first week before the Lent in spring) is a very cheerful time when you can try various oladi and blini. Originally pancakes have been connected with the Sun. They are yellow, hot and round. Ingredients: 1 ¼ cups flour ½ teaspoon baking soda 1 tablespoon sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 250 ml buttermilk or kefir Sunflower oil for frying Preparation Take a medium bowl. Put the flour, baking soda, sugar and salt together. Pour the kefir or buttermilk. Fold in two eggs. Stir to the smooth mass. Warm the sunflower oil on a frying pan. Form 4 or 5 circular pancakes with a scoop. Cook both sides of a pancake about 2 minutes. Flip over with a wooden spatula. Serve hot with jam, honey, sour cream or any of your favourite fruit.    Enjoy your oladi!    

Daffodils: Flowers of Spring Daffodils or Narcissus are popular flowers in Europe, as well as in North America, Northern Africa and in the Middle East. bunch of daffodils History of the Daffodil Daffodils have been known since 3 century B.C.E. In the Ancient Greek mythology the flower of Narcissus is a symbol of unrequited love, self-love and vanity. While on the British Isles the Druids considered it as a symbol of rebirth. The flower appeared every spring and gave hope for something new and pleasant. Later the yellow and white flower was connected with Easter, the Christian celebration of Jesus Christ’s resurrection. In Wales, where the daffodil is the country’s symbol, people believe that if you find the first daffodil in the spring time, you will be very lucky all year round. Daffodils, spring flowers Effective remedy of daffodils The scent of daffodil oil cannot leave you untouched. The flowers may be white and yellow, yellow and orange. Strong stalks hold...

The Island of Crete is a wonderful place for your summer holiday. Heraklion, Chania, Agios Nokolaos, Malia are all waiting for tourists and holiday-makers. Crete, Cretan heat, Cretan dogs Cozy little shops in the town of Malia attract you not only by traditional leather goods, souvenirs like mugs, wooden phallic key-chains, fridge magnets, but also by cute pet guardians lying at the entrance. Cretan dogs, as well as Cretan cats, possess their own individual temper. They seem calm and reserved. Most of them are middle aged mongrels looking at passers-by very reluctantly. The Cretan heat makes everybody a little lazy. Smart dogs’ eyes see through you very well and share your feeling. Some of the smallest Cretan dogs may even bark at an unpretentious tourist who makes an attempt to buy something in “their” shop. Anyway, there is no harm to be barked at by such a funny little thing. Crete - Cretan Dog Cretan dogs need no map Sometimes one and the same doggie may be...

The town of Malia never sleeps  Night clubs, bars, tavernas are open all night long. The best time for strolling along the streets is morning, when numerous European tourists sleep tortured by hangover and the town looks calm and cozy. Quad riders usually appear by noon. If you don’t belong to them, the constant wroom sound and crazy drivers may certainly irritate you. Malia, Crete, Greece A few words about Malia, Crete, Greece Malia is divided into the Old and New Town. In the Old Town you can find old churches, two- or three-storied buildings which are mostly white and blue or beige. The native men usually sit at little tables, smoking and chatting, in a street café, situated right below the balcony where old women in black skirts and white blouses watch tourists passing by. The local old women like sitting on chairs somewhere in the shade. The houses are neat. Some of them have windows without glass. The weather must be comfortable all year round. Grape, olive a...