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  • Igor Kurchatov

    ‘The Bearded One is rich and famous, His installations can’t be numbered; Scientists wander there in herds – Free they may be, but ever guarded.‘― Anonymous

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  • Hotel Sarov

    ‘A plane flies from Moskou to Sarov. Whoever comes here will never go back.‘― Anonymous

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  • The Five Ages of the Universe, Fred Adams, Greg Laughlin (ISBN 978-0-684-86576-8, Simon & Schuster)

    I read this book a while ago. It came out in 1999 but I came across a reference to it in another book. This book is a ‘biography’ of the universe from the beginning with the big bang until its speculatvie end after 10150 years. It is based on our current understanding of the laws of physics and some assumptions about the shape of the universe based on observations. The five ages in the title are the primordial era, the current stelliferous era characterised by star formation and star light, the degenerate era when no more stars shine, the black…

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    The Five Ages of the Universe, Fred Adams, Greg Laughlin (ISBN 978-0-684-86576-8, Simon & Schuster)

  • Relaxing Stay at Villa Lovorka in Krk

    After a week of biking in around Zadar and Sveti Filip we had booked a few days at the sea on Krk to relax. We stayed in an appartment called Villa Lovorka which was literally at the waterfront (I added 2 pictures from the site link to give you an idea of inside and outside). You could almost see the fish swimming in the water from the balcony on the first floor. The beach in front of the building was a pebble beach with very little surf so the water was very clear. The road was for pedestrians only so…

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  • In Praise of Good Bookstores, Jeff Deutsch (ISBN 978-0691207766, Princeton University Press)

    This book was a tip from the book reviewers in the newspaper I read. And it is clear why book lovers like this book. Written by a former bookstore manager it is a basically long tribute to the bookstore, elaborating why it is important that we as a society ensure they survive. If you love books you will also love this one. Besides the fact that I am sympathetic to the author’s point of view I also found it a treasure trove of quotes. Deutsch draws on his lifelong experience of selling books and puts special importance on browsing in…

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    In Praise of Good Bookstores, Jeff Deutsch (ISBN 978-0691207766, Princeton University Press)

  • New weapons

    ‘If atomic bombs are to be added as new weapons to the arsenals of the warring world, or to the arsenals of nations preparing for war, then the time will come when mankind will curse the names of Los Alamos and of Hiroshima.‘― J. Robert Oppenheimer

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  • Bike Touring in Sveti Filip: A Fun Yet Mixed Experience

    On our last day staying in Sveti Filip we went for a short 30k bike tour. The route was not very scenic but relatively free of car traffic. We had only 2 climbs to overcome, a short steep one at the beginning and a long but less steep one near the end, just before entering Biograd. Our average speed was ok’ish and we got to Biograd around noon. We were all looking forward to a relaxing afternoon so we decided to go for an early lunch at Arkada restaurant, right next to the sea. We sat outside on a terrace…

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  • Ill fares the land

    ‘Ill fares the land, to hastening ills a prey, where wealth accumulates, and men decay.‘― Oliver Goldsmith

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  • Affordable dining at Konoba Galija near Vrana National Park

    On our cycle tour to Vrana National Park we had to find a place to lunch. After visiting the park the route took us past the Maskovica Heritage Hotel which also has a restaurant. The hotel is located in an old medieval building and is part of the national heritage. We stopped to have a look at the outside and the inner courtyard but decided not to have lunch hear even though the menu was attractive. We were simply not dressed for the occasion. Heading back to Sveti Filip we passed Pakostane and ended up having lunch in Konoba Galija.…

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  • Birdwatching in Vrana National Park

    While in Sveti Filip we biked to the Vrana National Park. This is Croatia’s largest natural lake. After many days of cycling the kids had opted for a day off at the beach and we cycled by ourselves. Instructions at the start of our tour were a bit fuzzy so we lost some time navigating through Biograd but after that it was fine. There were 2 alternative routes and we opted for an off road section. This turned out to be very bumpy so half way we decided to follow the remainder of the on road alternative which turned out…

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