Bosnia: Mostar
Mostar Old Bridge might look like as a place name. Perhaps there is a center that is called so in Italy. Surely it is the bridge to excellence in Florence. It is the city of the Ancient Bridge (Stari Most ), significantly renovated after the Civil War had swept away to the sound of bombing. "Never forget" is written on a plaque placed on a wall of the center. How can we forget the effects of the gunner still in plain sight on the walls of semi-central areas? Yet this city and suspended naive, determination and will to live has to sell. Discrete blaring music venues dotted around the old town, which may be accessed by car if the customer is not willing waiter-catcher reported to the stranger who is not circulating in the streets. What are the signs of the people so nice?
Bosnia seems to be a kind of Croatian intestine, where everything is far away, confused and extravagant: in the countryside, between simple and homes around the area, appear occasionally miraculous five-star hotel. It is unclear who and why it should stay in structure so comfortable in the middle of nowhere. The typical Bosnian house is simple: even the railing of a balcony looks like a bells and whistles that you can give up, just be careful where you put your feet. By contrast, the Bosnian-style hotel is too large, colorful, slightly tacky. Not in the sense of "Arab" of the term. Rather it shows off some in Bosnia - allegedly - in building quality products of some pretensions. Neum is all like a sort of Sorrento by sea choked by a long strip of Croatia. Hotels colorful and full of stars, almost forming a Monte Carlo in the Balkan salsa. The people themselves are bright, responsive, although they seem to live with a sort of pride mixed with a sense of inferiority against their Croatian neighbors. Yet they have much in common the two peoples, starting with the driving style vaguely suicidal with which to conduct its own destination, sometimes at the bottom of an embankment of the Adriatic highway, it is devoid of the parapets in the most dangerous. But you never see in a Bosnian the slightest resemblance to a Croat, and vice versa. Some of the other part of the sea, you will say with disdain that cevapcici are Bosnians and Croats. Needless to say, are also popular in Italy and Austria. It's a bit 'like the story of turkish coffee in Greece becomes greek coffee.
Mostar is beautiful, no doubt. Clean, tidy, quiet, full of young people. Although it does not look like any of the Italian cities, has a Venetian-like style, a bit 'like the other Dalmatian towns. The Muslim community is well integrated: mosques and churches coexist peacefully. Scantily veiled women and girls find themselves in the same way, tolerate each other. There seems to be tension, far from it. Despite the Croatian concentration camps for Bosnian Muslims in 1993, the atmosphere is serene, as if time had stood still for a while '. Belgrade or Zagreb some car license plate is tentatively here and there, parked on the street remains incredibly intact. The Bosnians do not forget, but do not appear to be vindictive.
The position on the Neretva River, the blue river that bisects the city and the mountains that surround it vaguely reminiscent of Florence, as well as the aforementioned Ponte Vecchio, the stalls and the very fact of being so collected. Definitely a Florentia Balkan architectural style uniform and perfect.
The people of Mostar are definitely enterprising. In addition to the various craft shops, there is a boy who runs with the only swimming costume holding a small collection for the spectators who will see him throw himself into the stream. The bridge is very high, 24 meters. The river is cold and deep and wide enough to ensure a safe dive. Yet he walked boldly out from the railing with one hand holding. If you slip from that position, would fall in a part of bottom of the river is not deep enough. In addition, there would be time to dive with a suitable posture to mitigate the impact with the water. But anyhow, the ritual begins. Collection of funds was considered sufficient by the partner who remains dry, go for a swim with a tube placed just off the green tower Helebija , just to acclimatise. Then, barefoot, and on to the top of the bridge. Silence. Concentration. He crouches in a fetal position almost to leave the support of the bridge and throws his arms folded in half and open, perhaps a bit slow 'his fall. A muffled scream of the audience following his fast fall. The water came into place after about two seconds at a speed not less than 20 miles per hour. A moment before impact folds his arms forcefully to create a counter-thrust which he can keep from going too. I think that still touches the bottom, which must not exceed 15 meters. The young man re-emerges satisfied, it is now a real man. And a little 'richer than a few euro. Ready for a new dive.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Monday, August 25, 2008
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Still in Dalmatia: Dubrovnik (Ragusa). My father
Describe what the Dalmatian is no easy task. We are in Croatia, Italy or where? KorĨula, or Korcula? Split or Split? Brac Brac? In fact, the troubled history of this part of Europe is a bit like 'the history of domination that took place on Italian soil.
Dalmatia is definitely a part of Italy, even in Venice, which ruled the Adriatic since the year one thousand. The Dalmatian architecture reveals unmistakably Venetian.
And monuments, churches, squares of Dubrovnik which starts this journey in a kind of machine of time, which brings us back to the glories of Venice. The Stradun , polished but untouched for centuries, dazzles with its whiteness and ancient echoes the cries of the merchants, then as now the neon signs advertising function to perform. Even the ancient Epidauros experienced foreign invasions: Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, Venetians, Hungarians, Austrians, French, Montenegro. Due to (or through) the earthquake of 1667, which completely razed to the ground, Ragusa was reborn from its ruins more beautiful than ever, but still oppressed by foreign rule. To think that this architectural gem comes from its ancient core, Cavtat (Cavtat in Croatian, which derives in turn, from Civitas vetus ). Easy pairing Ragusa-Dubrovnik, Ragusa in Sicily, Civitavecchia, three cities linked by name and somewhat troubled history.
walk on the pavement and soft white of Dubrovnik is a sensual experience. One feels like walking barefoot. The foot seems to caress the back of a woman lying perfectly smooth. Not only the lower limbs are distracted by so much beauty. It is the architecture of this city-nigh perfect wedding favor that saturates the eyes of travelers. Mullioned windows, roofs, walls, streets, alleys, balconies. Each architectural element is perfectly fit together like a giant construction game for children. Matter and the design of the ex-Ragusa give it an inestimable value. Difficult to imagine how much courage - or indifference - to the Montenegrins have been bombed during the 1992 war. If Serbia had no pity for Mostar, just imagine how satisfying it must have been the semidistruzione of Dubrovnik!
The city, enclosed by massive walls, living in a dimension all its own, as if its historic range still survives in some way. The inevitable shops that are more discreet in Split, souvenirs made in China are not as abundant grace to offend the noble Ragusa. Even the invasion of tourists is stemmed from the walls, leaving traffic and congested intersections outside. The inhabitants seem to speak softly, there are no trades or loud cries from the market.
will umidissima for summer heat, but the atmosphere is suspended in a dream world. A small dry Venice, beautiful, playful, where every step you live within a total sensory experience and multidimensional. A good drug that fills the brain. The opposite of kitsch architecture of modern shopping malls, trying in vain to duplicate the superb splendor of the Italian piazza, with its shops, services, public spaces. Ragusa
the Beautiful is still unreachable.
Describe what the Dalmatian is no easy task. We are in Croatia, Italy or where? KorĨula, or Korcula? Split or Split? Brac Brac? In fact, the troubled history of this part of Europe is a bit like 'the history of domination that took place on Italian soil.
Dalmatia is definitely a part of Italy, even in Venice, which ruled the Adriatic since the year one thousand. The Dalmatian architecture reveals unmistakably Venetian.
And monuments, churches, squares of Dubrovnik which starts this journey in a kind of machine of time, which brings us back to the glories of Venice. The Stradun , polished but untouched for centuries, dazzles with its whiteness and ancient echoes the cries of the merchants, then as now the neon signs advertising function to perform. Even the ancient Epidauros experienced foreign invasions: Illyrians, Greeks, Romans, Ottomans, Venetians, Hungarians, Austrians, French, Montenegro. Due to (or through) the earthquake of 1667, which completely razed to the ground, Ragusa was reborn from its ruins more beautiful than ever, but still oppressed by foreign rule. To think that this architectural gem comes from its ancient core, Cavtat (Cavtat in Croatian, which derives in turn, from Civitas vetus ). Easy pairing Ragusa-Dubrovnik, Ragusa in Sicily, Civitavecchia, three cities linked by name and somewhat troubled history.
walk on the pavement and soft white of Dubrovnik is a sensual experience. One feels like walking barefoot. The foot seems to caress the back of a woman lying perfectly smooth. Not only the lower limbs are distracted by so much beauty. It is the architecture of this city-nigh perfect wedding favor that saturates the eyes of travelers. Mullioned windows, roofs, walls, streets, alleys, balconies. Each architectural element is perfectly fit together like a giant construction game for children. Matter and the design of the ex-Ragusa give it an inestimable value. Difficult to imagine how much courage - or indifference - to the Montenegrins have been bombed during the 1992 war. If Serbia had no pity for Mostar, just imagine how satisfying it must have been the semidistruzione of Dubrovnik!
The city, enclosed by massive walls, living in a dimension all its own, as if its historic range still survives in some way. The inevitable shops that are more discreet in Split, souvenirs made in China are not as abundant grace to offend the noble Ragusa. Even the invasion of tourists is stemmed from the walls, leaving traffic and congested intersections outside. The inhabitants seem to speak softly, there are no trades or loud cries from the market.
will umidissima for summer heat, but the atmosphere is suspended in a dream world. A small dry Venice, beautiful, playful, where every step you live within a total sensory experience and multidimensional. A good drug that fills the brain. The opposite of kitsch architecture of modern shopping malls, trying in vain to duplicate the superb splendor of the Italian piazza, with its shops, services, public spaces. Ragusa
the Beautiful is still unreachable.
Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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chat with the expert: athletic training rosanero ..
I am fortunate to know Jgor Montalbano, trainer and specialist in sports periodization of training, member of the Tudor Bompa Institute "in the past and prepare young of Palermo, who will work with anything that has to Rosaneronline.it part rosanero Athlete of the Year. We chat on the preparation of pre-season in Sicily and came out something very interesting.
Jgor, what about the pre-season of Palermo?
What makes you believe?
So you think the athletic staff is "arranging" a road already traveled?
Colantuono is considering several moves to 4-3-3 as an alternative and novel seems to be well integrated. What do you think?
Some, like Nocerino, could not have been preparing with his teammates. Will suffer the consequences?
Who did you think was on track to a great start?
athletic staff, for what we say, seems to be very competent. you give more details on its new?
So I think in the future preparation of the players will change?
opinions on what we can expect this year after the departures of Barzagli, Zaccardo, Biava and Amauri?
Tiberius Cantafia
Jgor, what about the pre-season of Palermo?
"I think it is very encouraging."
What makes you believe?
"Apart from the transfer market, in my view far superior to that of last year, also the Athletics seems to have been treated in much greater detail.
So you think the athletic staff is "arranging" a road already traveled?
"Meanwhile, we have to say that this staff is working for the second season. I consider both very good and prepared my colleague Mark Chinn Montesanto, for me the best, which is one of the few in history have understood the importance of strength in modern football. The secret is to succeed in optimizing the break near the Christmas holidays. For years, the Palermo pays his work in those days of rest, both with staff and with that of Guidolin Colantuono.
Colantuono is considering several moves to 4-3-3 as an alternative and novel seems to be well integrated. What do you think?
"The team seems to run pretty well. It must be said that we have added several inches to the average of the team. Just think of Ray, Coachbuilders, De Melo and Budan. With them, we must have some 'more' patience because of their size will make them arrive late at optimal condition. By the way, I have seen the Croatian Budan, despite the injury, although the time spent in hospital now for this type of intervention are relatively low. "
Some, like Nocerino, could not have been preparing with his teammates. Will suffer the consequences?
"Yes there is the possibility that at the end of the championship is more tired than his companions. That's why his work will be crucial during the Christmas holidays."
Who did you think was on track to a great start?
"I was impressed Miccoli. After the resentment in the calf, it seems to have finally taken the optimal shape. Fabrizio has short levers, which is guaranteed to help you find the shape in less time, and found much thinner than last season. I think This can be Lavolta redemption for him. "
athletic staff, for what we say, seems to be very competent. you give more details on its new?
" Yes Very interesting is the position of Roy Fernandez, an expert in Ayurvedic medicine. The advent of the new Eastern techniques with the use of Indian plants, acupuncture and other techniques for regeneration and recovery, can play a key role in the performance of a year full of work like a player in Serie A. Unfortunately, it still gives little importance to the recovery of all organ systems and metabolic physiology of the athlete, often using outdated as well unnecessary technical workaholic. "
So I think in the future preparation of the players will change?
" I believe so. Finally, over time, it will lead to a proper periodization of training. I remain of the view that even for optimizing the yield of a team, each player should have its own trainer. Perhaps, at the moment, only Milan Lab is going to burn milestones from this point of view, as yet there is no culture acknowledge the importance of the specific job and work in the gym for a player. Take the example of Del Piero, who has a personal trainer he paid: all last year, as now, we're seeing his second childhood. "
opinions on what we can expect this year after the departures of Barzagli, Zaccardo, Biava and Amauri?
" I think This year is the year of the rescue. Palermo, Amauri-dependent no more, will be more "team" without gaps between departments. The hope is that, during the year, the boys show humility and self-sacrifice seen in this pre-season happy "
Tiberius Cantafia
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