I can close my eyes and in my mind go back to that exact moment in time. The warmth and heat of a sunny August afternoon kissed my skin. The clear, blue water glistened as the sun shined over it. Sounds of speedboats whizzing by and waves crashing up against the sandy rocks down below.
Staring off the rocky cliff out on to the water, I took a deep breath and inhaled the pure Italian air. The smell of fresh Limoncela floated by. My sisters and I sipped the lemon-flavored liqueur in the tiny shot glasses. Off to the side stood a little stand that sold Limoncela. One hundred Liras, which roughly converts to 50 cents in American money, could get you a shot of the drink. It was interesting to watch the Italians make it right before our eyes. Shouts of the beautiful language flew back and fourth between the men working the stands. My dad bought us all a shot of the tangy drink. We held up our glasses and yelled "SALUTE," which means "cheers" in Italian. Limoncela is so delicious there is nothing like it here in America. It tastes like an alcoholic, sour lemon drop.
"Girls, take it easy on that stuff," my dad said laughing when he realized my sisters and I went back for more. Although very delicious, the alcohol in this drink tends to sneak up on you. We left the Limoncela stand, feeling good and refreshed, and continued our hike. .
Every so often, a very light breeze would sweep by and blow my hair off to the side. I leaned forward on iron railing, the only thing standing between the water and me. Somehow, I got up the courage to climb over the railing.
"Stef, be careful," my mom said as she watched nervously. I was now standing on a cliff, by myself. With nothing holding me back from the rocky 100 foot drop down to the Mediterranean Sea; I realized how lucky I was to be seeing such beautiful scenery in person. Taking in everything I was seeing for the first time, all I could think was, "Wow, I can't believe I"m here.
Life in the 19th Century was Coney Island not only impacted adults. One of Coney Island's greatest impacts was on children. ... But Coney Island allowed kids to see many aspects to life. ... Coney islands diversity also helped shape many lives. ... And something like this would have never been imagined possible back then but it was Coney Islands magical atmosphere that made things like this possible and seem not so unordinary. ...
As a result of this Prospero and Miranda, not even 3 years old then, had to flee to the island with the help of Gonzalo who gave Prospero his magical books, clothes, food etc. ... She begs her father Prospero to pacify the waters with his magical powers. ... What Miranda did not know was that on board was Prospero's evil brother who had usurped the throne from him and that Prospero had caused the tempest so that they could come to the island and repent. ...
Koh Samui is an amazing and exciting island to visit. ... Villas has a magical view, a vantage point that allows magnificent ocean views to be captured on eye and camera. ... The rooms are sumptuous and the way they have built the villas around the natural vegetation is inspiring which makes the view magical. ... Vacationing on an island without planning for anything adventurous? ... We all know the usual activities that most people do on islands. ...
Previously to this, Raistlin suspected that Shavas was a little strange and magical; this comment is no surprise to him; it just proves his suspicions. ... This island was not big enough for the both of them. ... They just want to play all day, and hunt on this island. ... demanded Lord Cal.It's obvious he died as the result of some foul magical spell. ?... The only means this man could have been killed in their eyes is from a magical spell cast by Raistlin. ...
During these ten years, he faces many dilemmas, one of which was that he was held captive for seven years on the island of Kalypso. ... When arriving to the island, "[Hermes"] heart beat with delight." ... Odysseus is forced by Posiedon to suffer the harsh seas while passing by islands where he could find help to return home. ... In addition to his short stay, Hermes" departure from the island happened instantly by his own will. ... His leavings usually required his cunningness to escape the imprisonment of magical creatures, or the intervention of the gods. ...
Compare Prospero & Sycorax as Magical Practitioners in Shakespeare's The Tempest. Sycorax was the original inhabitant of the enchanted Island now inhabited by Prospero and his crewmen. She was exiled to the island as punishment for maleficium. ... Sycorax used this evil witchcraft to take over the island and make her presence felt. ... Prospero is an unwilling inhibitor of the island of Sycorax. ...
