Wednesday, November 07, 2007
Could This Be Heaven...?
Plitvicka Jezera National Park in Croatia is one of Earth's jewels. This mountain valley holds many large emerald lakes, each of which drains into the next in spectacular series of waterfalls.
The whole valley is heavily vegetated and is so inundated with water that it would be practically impassible if it weren't for the extensive network of wooden walkways built for the national park.
Abu Dhabi - Ferrari Theme Park...
Construction of the Ferrari theme park in Abu Dhabi has officially started. A ceremony, to celebrate the laying of the foundation stone of the eagerly awaited tourist destination, was held yesterday.
Ferrari’s president Luca di Montezemolo was present for the event, along with Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh, Chairman, ALDAR Properties, as well as invited guests representing media, government and business organizations from around the world.
During what Ferrari has imaginatively named the “Foundation Stone Ceremony”, a special time capsule was buried, containing a con-rod and piston of the 2007 F1 World Champion Ferrari car, together with the first artist’s impression of the Ferrari theme park on Yas Island. The capsule will be then opened again at Ferrari’s 100th anniversary, in 2047.
A joint project between Ferrari and ALDAR properties PJSC, the 250,000sqm park (80,000sqm overed) will be a host a series of attractions, including Ferrari automotive displays and participatory learning centres as well as food and entertainment. Also featured will be a variety of sophisticated driving schools both for children and adults, rollercoasters, and other family fun rides.
At the heart of the park will be a circuit offering the driving courses, which will be the home of the first Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix in 2009.
Sign me up….
Monday, November 05, 2007
Fiat CEO Crashes With Ferrari 599 GTB...
Fiat Group’s chief executive officer, Sergio Marchionne was involved in a car accident after his Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano collided with a Renault late Friday on the Swiss A1 highway near the city of Basel. Luckily, both Marchionne and the driver of the Renault managed to escape unhurt from the accident.
Local Swiss newspapers quote the police as saying that Marchionne was travelling at about 100 km/h (62 miles) on the highway when the driver of the Renault suddenly slowed down. Despite emergency braking, Marchionne was not able to avoid the impact. As you can see in the pictures provided from Corriere Della Sera, Marchionne’s Ferrari ended up on the protective barriers. And yes, in case you’re wondering the 599 GTB is heading straight for the scrap yard.
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