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Travel Day 2011!

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We are excited to host a full day of multimedia presentations which will take you to the four corners of the earth. Come and join us on Saturday, October 29th in the John Dutton Theatre at the Central Library.

10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Exotic Egypt with Gerry Burger-Martindale

Join Gerry as she visits Cairo, the Great Pyramids, and enjoys a Nile cruise from Luxor to Abu Simbal.

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Jordan with Gerry Burger-Martindale

Gerry takes you on a tour of Jordan, visiting intriguing Petra, the Dead Sea, Amman, and the crusader castles.

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Travel video of Eritrea

Bring your lunch and take an armchair tour of Eritrea.

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. European River Cruise with Judith Umbach

Enjoy a cruise on three of Europe's famous rivers: the Rhine, the Main, and the Danube.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Contemporary Vietnam and Historic Cambodia with Sarah Meilleur

Cruise along the coastline of Vietnam, visit Hanoi, and marvel at the ancient temples of Angkor Wat.

3:00 - 4:00 p.m. The Many Faces of Brazil

Learn about Brazil, which encompasses everything from flamboyant Rio with its famous beaches, to the mysterious Amazon. Presented by the Brazilian Community Association of Alberta.

Rio de Janiero

4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Travel Tips for Budget Travellers

Learn ways to save money while enjoying your vacation.

Register online at calgarypubliclibrary.com

or by calling 403-260-2620.

EUROPE ON A BUDGET - UPCOMING PROGRAM

by Pat Lancaster - 0 Comment(s)

Planning a trip to Europe, but finances are tight? Learn how to plan an amazing trip, including travel information, money saving tips, and insider advice. Presented by Travel CUTS.

Tuesday, Jan 18
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
4th floor North - Meeting Room

You can register online, by phone at 403-260-2620 or in person at any branch of Calgary Public Library. You do need a Calgary Public Library card to register, but at $12 per year for Calgary residents, it is the best deal in town.

You can also check out these great books on budget travel in Europe:

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