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Visit to the Colosseum
Hello My Ally,
Today let’s travel to Rome in the Being Allycaral Friday Feature.
I selected this place as this is the second most visited spot in Italy, centrally situated in Rome – The inception of this structure can take you back to ancient Roman Empire and it’s most preserved heritage.
Initially, The Colosseum had a Latin name which was – Amphitheatrum Flavium in english it would mean Flavian Amphitheatre. As the same was constructed during Flavian Dystasy way back in 82 A.D. This Latin term is largely used to describe this structure. However, the same is world famous as the Colosseum.
There are several instances and it’s successors’ stories, which would definitely leave you wondering how old and ancient – is this beautiful structure: that stands alone withstanding all the nature’s fury from the past several years.
The structure by itself had the capacity to hold over 80,000 people with on an average more than 60,000 people for each show. The structure was used as an amphitheatre to display the dramas based on classical mythology, re-enactments of famous battles, gladiatorial contests, executions, animal hunts and so on.
The iconic symbol of Imperial Rome has definitely been damaged due to stone robbers and earthquakes in the past. But it’s ancient roman connection makes it a favourite spot. Also, it is believed the significance with Roman Catholic Church too makes it a major tourist attraction. Every year, during Good Friday there is a torch lit ‘Way of the Cross’ procession led by the Pope near The Colosseum, Thus strengthening it’s links more with Roman Catholic Crowd.
Some of the structure, is still under restoration as it’s a very big project to be completed. However, the Colosseum stays open everyday to host a wide range of tourist coming from everyday from different parts of the world.
FACTS TO KNOW:
- According to the Guinness World Record, it still holds the record to be the world’s largest amphitheater.
- If one has a closer look would clearly give you the Italian version of the five cent euro coin.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT ROME:
Must Have in Your DSLR Camera Kit
Hello My Ally,
Good Afternoon, Yes the sky is indeed very beautiful these days especially in Goa. I am not sure how the same is in your city, maybe you could share me your pictures and tell me about the same. To share use the hashtag of #TravelwithAllycaral and I will pick Top 5 and feature the same on the blog soon! So hurry!
Yes I know that today is a Tuesday! I am back to give you tips that will help you while you travel. I know that this is the day, many of you’ll anticipate to hear the #BeingAllycaralTuesdayTips … So without wasting much of your time let me get started with the must haves in your DSLR camera kit for a beginner! First of all Traveling with DSLR needs proper precautions, You need to have a proper bag that fits in your accessories perfectly.
In this post today, I will quickly take you through with my kit, which I use when I travel. So let’s get started.
- DSLR Camera – Selecting a DSLR Camera takes a lot of time, and consumes a lot of energy too because figuring out the right camera often keeps you wondering will that ever be in your budget. Well, the same case was with me, but guess what finally I made a decision and brought home this hunk who is by my side through all the ups and down in my life capturing moments of joy and happiness and also bearing with me when I refusing to stop clicking several pictures at one go. Presenting my Camera – D5100. Yes, currently it isn’t the latest model but it helps me to do what things and click pictures just the way I want to. For now, this is my best partner. The most important tip when you buy a DSLR is remember equipment is important but the important thing is the person who will operate the same because equipment alone cannot do anything and so your vision is important – Always remember
that. - Lenses with Hood – I have two different lenses one is the basic Nikkor 18 -55mm & second is the telephoto, zoom lens of Nikkor 55- 200mm. Initially, I had just the first one which I mentioned that by itself does a lot of my work. I have done several shoots on that one lens and trust me it gives me brilliant results. I went in for the latter because I like clicking birds, wildlife and most importantly the moon! Several times it also gives me a lot of candid pictures amusing everyone with the beautiful Candid that I click. Ofcourse there are several more one could go for like the 35mm lens or for that matter 50mm which is ideal for portrait photos.
- Camera Battery – The one I use for now is the Nikon Lithium Ion Battery Pack of 7.4V which is more than enough for a day out non- stop pictures. Have used it several times when I was abroad and it gave me good results without draining. But if you plan for a long day for a shoot like for videoshoot then I would suggest go in for an another battery of the same kind that will surely help you have a hassle free shoot. Most Important, always keep your camera batteries fully charged before your shoot and keep atleast one in your camera bag, because several times you tend to forget the one you have kept for charging when you rush for shoots. So if you keep a fully charged Battery in your bag, no matter what you will always have one fully charged battery in your bag.
- Memory Card – With regard to the memory cards I use a class 4 of 4GB & Class 10 of 16 GB both of San Disk SDHC. The same is because one card I use for photos while the second I use for videos. Class 10 and above one can shoot videos on your camera giving more space to save the content too.
- Camera Lens Filter – Often neglected but one of the most important accessory every camera should have to prevent the lenses from harsh direct sunlight – I use currently a Hoya HMC – 52mm.
Remember one thing, when you purchase a DSLR keep in mind not all things will be required in your kit to get good pictures. So if you go to purchase camera accessories at the shop don’t buy everything at a go, if the same will be used in practical situations then only go ahead. Remember always to have a cleaning accessories in your camera bag like that of a cloth or a brush. And I feel there you are all set to take the best pictures.
Do tell me what you feel about this article, like comment share and tell me if this article helped you using the hashtag #TravelBeingAllycaral. Till then, Take care and all the very best.
Checklist For Home Before You Travel
Hello Allys,
We are here on a Tuesday, and I am all set to give you tips that will help you plan your travel wisely. This week, I thought of giving tips about what things you need to keep in mind before you leave your home for a vacation or a trip.
Very simple as it sounds but definitely it is these simple things that usually slips out of our heads. But don’t worry, I have penned down a quick checklist about these things you need to keep in mind – a checklist for home before you travel.
To get started with first things first:
- Dispose the garbage from the bins.
Yes this is one of the most common things which are usually skipped, in the excitement of planning and packing for the trip. So it is of utmost important to dispose the garbage from your house. Several times what happens is, you have a wonderful vacation and when you return and open your main door, you get a stench of some bad odor. The same is of the garbage in your house which remained indoor because all the doors and windows were locked. (The feeling and the smell is seriously bleh…) So do keep this thing in your mind.
- Finish Food Items
Yes, Food items need to be finished especially like vegetables, fruits to avoid the rotting of the same which indeed would add stench which in case you didn’t dispose the trash from house would.
- Pay Due Bills
Make sure you paid all your due bills. As I am sure, none of us would like it, when we return home from a vacation only to find there is no electricity nor water.
- Make arrangement of pets/plants
We love our pets and plants and it is very difficult to part away from them. But if we cannot take our pets on a vacation we need to make provision to see to that in our absence they are not hungry or in bad condition. So either you can ask your friend to take care of them or your neighbor by giving them all the required material like food items, keys of the place the pet would be in so that they too are happy while you vacay. Same thing with the plants, ask your friends or neighbor to water the plants or else in case you don’t have anyone around you can keep the plants in your bathroom and leave slightly the tap on and arrange the plants in such a way that they get water though it may be little by little they atleast will get something other than just being dry and gradually dying.
- Close/Lock Doors in Your Absence
It is essential to lock down doors and windows securely in your absence. As you wouldn’t want to have an unexpected guest over when you may be having a wonderful vacation elsewhere.
- Unplug electronic Items
Unplug your computer system, fridge; AC plugs from the sockets, as you never know what might happen, considering fluctuations in electric currents.
- Notify Familia and Friends
Most Important notify your close friends and family about the trip where you will be going and for how long.
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Until the next time!
Where is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world?
Hello my wonderful Allys,
Welcome to another Being Allycaral Friday feature post. And here I am all geared up to bring before you this week’s special. Well, a couple of days back I had a random thought of conducting #BeingAllycaralSaturdaypoll. And since then, Every Saturdays, all I do is ask one question to which I tend to get know your preferences, likes and dislikes. Thus, when I was going through the same, I thought of why not linking my Saturday Poll Results to A Friday Feature. And Because of that here I am with the results of my previous poll in which most of you preferred Milan over California.
So here it is presenting to you the Global Fashion Capital of the World, which is the house to the largest Gothic Cathedral, Milan. A beautiful city in Italy and the second most popular one after Rome. The same is a growing hub for elegance and sophistication. The structures in this place have an impressive skill with an artistic touch with a future model making it distinctive from the rest.
One of the top places to visit in Milan is Duomo. Yes, this is situated in the heart of Milan one of the most beautiful cathedrals which perfectly manifests the creativity and aspiration of the City.
As mentioned earlier too it is the largest Gothic Cathedral in the world with a vision in pink cadoglia marble. It’s pearly white facade with 135 spires and statues on the spires makes it look even more beautiful. The most beautiful feature of this Cathedral is that it has over 3400 statues on the external spires adding the icing to the cake of this extravagant Gothic Cathedral.
The work of the same began in the year 1386 by Mr. Giangaleazzo Visconti who’s original design was almost unfeasible at that time. The same took over 600 years to complete this gigantic structure. After looking at the initial design, several people were not keen to even give the structure a try. The slow construction was another reason to doubt whether the same would be a success or no. But in the 19th century much of the church ornaments were brought giving it a Neo – Gothic look. Further, enhancing the beauty with final touches in 1960s.
As beautiful is the exterior of this church, the interior too is extravagant. It has the largest stained glass windows in Christendom while in the crypt saintly Carlo Borromeo is interred in a rock-crystal casket. The church is open for visitors from 8am to 7pm and the roof terraces of the structure is open from morning 9am – 7pm. The same can be visited internally true city guided tours in small private groups only.
Well, Don’t forget to like, comment and share this post, also if you have clicked any pictures in this beautiful place share it on your social networking using the hashtag, #TravelBeingAllycaral
Tips of the day
In order to visit the place, try to be at the church entrance by 7:30am, because the place is visited by several people every single day. And there are huge queue which stand almost till afternoon to get into the church, so if you want to get into the church make sure you stick to the schedule and by 8am to visit the same.
#BEINGALLYCARAL AT MILAN
