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| July 19th 2001/Updated |
| Peace Boat's Summer at Sea 2001 Global Voyage left Japan
on May 22 and will be returning to Japan on August 26, 2001 after
crossing the two great canals of the world and visiting 19 countries.
Over 600 people are onboard. The following is a selection of some
of the many activities happening on the voyage this week: |
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| June 26th - Giza Pyramids Tour |
I accompanied seven Peace Boat participants
on a tour of Cairo over two days. The highlight of the tour
was undoubtedly our visit to the Giza Pyramids.
The Pyramids were a magnificant sight, from afar or near. From
afar, because of the physical enormity of these monoliths. They
seem to dictate, even still, the mood of this ancient society.
Up close, I began to realise the human toll for such magnificence.
We went inside the biggest pyramid. As we entered, the mood
of our group altered noticeably. Outside, we were being pressured
to buy tacky pyramid paperweights, but inside the influence
of something much greater was upon us. Touching the rocks in
the entrance hall, I reflected on the backbreaking work that
would have taken place here. - MORE |
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| June 21st,22nd
- Global University Exposure Program, Eritrea |
On the 21st June, the Global University Scholarship
students were taken to Eritrea to meet a diversity of people
from non-governmental groups to explore concepts of future peace
and reconciliation in Eritrea. This tour, which is one of many
study and cultural exchange tours run by Peace Boat in Eritrea,
went all the way to the capital, Asmara, and included staying
with Eritrean families for a night. - MORE |
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| June 14th - Participant's
report on Kenyan Orphanage Tour |
What? Is this an orphanage?!
Before visiting the SOS village of Mombasa in Kenya, I had a
totally different image of what an orphanage would look like.
Try to remember the musical "Annie", and you will understand
what my image of an orphanage was. Beds placed randomly and
covered with thin dirty sheets, and children wearing stained
uniforms with patches on them. Not to forget the teacher who
always threatens the children with a sharp cane. And what about
you? What are your images of an orphanage?
In the SOS village, it was a different world. - MORE |
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| Guest Speaker's Column - The Arms Industry / by TOM HYLAND |
One of the largest industries in the world,
is also one of the most secretive. Most people involved in it
have to sign contracts that they will not speak publicly about
it. Over 50% of those scientists who have a job are employed
in it. Dollar for dollar it receives the highest government
subsidies but employs fewest people. It makes products that
few of us want and even fewer will ever use.
It is the armaments industry. An incredibly strong industry
that could help the world only by ceasing to exist. - MORE |
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