Andalusia is crossed by the Sierra Morena mountain range in the north and in the south by the snowcapped Sierra Nevada. The fertile basin of the Guadalquivir River lies between these mountain ranges. Huelva, Seville, Cadiz, Cordoba, Malaga, Jean, Granada and Almeria, all named for their principal cities, are the eight provinces that make up the region
History – Phoenicians first settled here in the 11th century BC founding several coastal colonies among them Gadir which is now Cadiz. Greeks and Carthaginians came in the 6th century BC. The Romans expelled the Carthaginians in the 3rd century BC and they in turn had their rule ended by the Visigoths in the 5th century AD. 711 saw the Moors cross the Strait of Gibraltar and establish the centre of their western emirate here in Cordoba. The Moorish period was the golden age of Andalusia. Agriculture, leather working, mining, pottery, textiles and trade were all fostered and brought great prosperity. Cordoba, Granada and Seville, embellished by the greatest Moorish monuments in Spain, the Mezquita, the Alcazar and the Alhambra Palace respectively were celebrated as centres of arts, culture and science. It remained under Moorish rule until the 13th century when, with the exception of the Moorish kingdom of Granada, most of it was conquered in by the kings of Castile, who in turn fell to the Catholic kings in 1492. Andalucia declined along with the rest of the country from the 16th century onwards. Although trade with the New World enabled the ports of Seville and Cadiz to continue to flourish. In 1713 Gibraltar was ceded to Britain and in 1833 Andalucia was divided into the present eight provinces. The region was a stronghold of anarchism during the Spanish republic. It, however, fell early to the insurgents in the Spanish civil war. Recurrent demonstrations against Franco were seen across Andalucia during his dictatorship. It became an autonomous region in 1981and elected its first parliament the following year.
The region has some interesting contrasts. The deserts of Almeria in the east are the driest part of the whole country, while Sierra de Grazalema in the southwest, because it exposed to winds of the Atlantic, is the rainiest part of Spain. Both the cities of Cordoba and Seville are notorious for their stifleing heat during the summer months but the peaks of the Sierra Nevada remain snow capped all year round. And contrast the rugged coastline of the Cabo de Gata or the Atlantic coast of Cadiz, both with their comparatively deserted beaches, with the intensely developed area in the province of Malaga. Yes the beaches are still there – you just can’t see them for the tourists.
There is still a strong Moorish influence in the character, customs and language of the people. With its tradition of bull fights, flamenco music and dance it is one of Europe’s most strikingly colourful regions. With the abundance of Moorish architecture and it’s pleasant climate it is easy to see why the growth of tourism has been so strong in recent decades. Agriculturally, barren lands contrast with richly fertile regions where cereals, citrus fruit, grapes, olives and sugar cane are produced. Industries, based generally on local agricultural produce, include flour milling, olive-oil extracting and wine making. Cattle, bulls for the ring, and fine horses are bred. The rich mineral resources, exploited since Phoenician times, include copper, iron, lead and zinc. But despite all this poverty is widespread. Farm labourers are among the poorest in Europe and many unemployed people have migrated to the industrial centres further to the north.

Inner-City Transportation Options

Vancouver is one of the few remaining North American cities to place a higher level of importance on its’ communities over road infrastructure. Instead of a 6 lane highway cutting through the downtown core, SkyTrains and other public transit vehicles have been used to service the increasing transportation needs of the city’s residents. This translates into a direct benefit for travelers as they are presented with a number of transportation options. In Vancouver, guests are not relegated to a specific area/community; for example, tourists may stay in a vacation rental or hotel in the nearby city of Burnaby while still only being a 15 minute SkyTrain ride away from downtown.

Vancouver’s public transit system spans across the Greater Vancouver area through a combination of SkyTrains, shuttles, buses, and sea-buses. Tourists are able to go from The Vancouver International Airport to Grouse Mountain for the nominal price.

Although renting a car, taking a taxi, or riding public transit may be quick & easy; renting a bicycle can sometimes be the best way to see Vancouver’s beauty. Wrapped around the majority of the downtown coast is a bike path which showcases many of Vancouver’s diverse settings. Along the way, guests will be treated a host of popular attractions including: Stanley Park, Granville Island, and The Telus World of Science.

Airport Transportation Options

At the end of a good vacation, most people have to return to where they came from; and in most cases, that requires returning to YVR (Vancouver International Airport). Luckily this trip can be made quite easy as tourists are presented with several options in getting to the airport.

RAV Line – The Richmond Airport Vancouver Line, or simply RAV Line, was completed prior to the 2010 Winter Olympics and stretches from the center of downtown Vancouver all the way to YVR. Passengers will travel underground for the majority of the trip and cross over the Fraser River before arriving at the airport. The RAV Line is the typically the least expensive method of getting to the airport.

Another efficient way of getting to the airport is by use of the traditional taxi-cab. All taxis in Vancouver use standard metered rates, so there is no need to negotiate beforehand. For guests arriving in YVR, there is always a line-up of taxis right outside the airport doors.

For guests arriving in Vancouver but heading out to other local destinations, like Whistler Blackcomb for example, there are charter bus options available; however it is recommended that guests pre-book their seats, especially for charters that pickup at the airport.

The sun-soaked Caribbean Islands have for many years been a prime tourist destination, their picturesque beaches, delightful climate and exotic image luring a vast number of foreign visitors yearly. Notably the Caribbean Islands provide varying landscapes and environments in a relatively small region. Visitors experience a host of delights in the Caribbean, including unusual tropical fish amongst colourful coral reefs, a variety of tropical fruits, yachts and sailboats over mirror-like waters and the opportunity to indulge in sports like golf beneath the bluest of skies.

The Raffles Amrita Spa, featured in many Raffles Hotels, promises a relaxing and rejuvenating experience for the visitor. The name is derived from a Sanskrit word meaning ‘elixir of youth’. The Amrita Spa aims to provide the visitor with an enthralling experience that provides genuine health benefits, with a combination of relaxation, treatment, fitness and nutrition. The Amrita Spas have been recognized as being among the world’s finest.

Allowing visitors to enjoy a tranquil sojourn in a totally relaxed, carefree environment, the Amrita Spa aims to optimize patrons’ health by providing an utterly satisfying treatment incorporating holistic healing and techniques drawn from both eastern and western tradition.

The Amrita Spa also features special cuisine to complement a healthy lifestyle. A team of knowledgeable chefs focus on preparing delicious spa cuisine which is very tasty and nutritious and also low in sodium, fat and cholesterol. Each Amrita Spa serves up its own exclusive creations, from soups and salads to wholesome low fat desserts.

Amrita Spa also features its own line of fragrances, cosmetics, shampoos and conditioners which have been developed in collaboration with experts in the fields of ayurvedic medicine, aromatherapy and marine and botanical sciences to create products that are safe, natural and balanced to benefit body and mind. They also make great gifts.

A luxury Caribbean resort such as the Raffles Canouan is the best way to experience the pleasures of the Caribbean. With lavish accommodation, delectable dining options and attentive yet discreet service there is no doubt that Raffles Canouan is on of the finest five star hotels Caribbean has to offer.

The above phrase is, of course, a well known admonition to potential house buyers, reminding them of the overriding criterion to keep in mind when deciding upon their purchase. The same, however, can also be said for visitors to London when deciding upon where to base their stay and it seems that many visitors are taking this advice to heart and choosing to base their stay in two of the most conveniently placed areas of the Capital; Knightsbridge and Bayswater.
Knightsbridge is truly one of the best placed locations in London and by booking yourself a hotel in Knightsbridge you are putting yourself firmly in the vicinity of attractions of both the tourist and retail kind but additionally, hotels in Knightsbridge will offer you some of the most comfortable and top class accommodation available in the Capital.
Stepping out of your Knightsbridge hotel you will find yourself right in the home of shopping and are well advised to leave plenty of time to explore such staple attractions as Harrods, Harvey Nichols and the famous Brompton Arcade where some of London’s most wealthy and influential people choose to shop. For attractions of a more scenic nature, a hotel in Knightsbridge will place you a stones throw from Hyde Park, Green Park, Buckingham Palace and also the famous museums of South Kensington, such as the Natural history, Victoria & Albert and Science Museums. Just as importantly, because so many top class attractions are concentrated within such a conveniently proximate area, it is an easy task to repair to the welcoming comfort of your hotel at the end of a busy day of exploration.
For a slightly different perspective of London, Bayswater is the location of choice for a good many visitors. By choosing to book a hotel in Bayswater , visitors are still conveniently close to such not to be missed attractions as Kensington Gardens, Hyde Park and Little Venice but also conveniently close to the social epicentre of the West End of London: Notting Hill and its environs. During the day you can wander the pleasant streets, visit some of the many galleries and be a part of the caf? culture of the area, whilst at night, you can taste the exotic pleasures of the area’s nightlife, all the while, being conveniently close to your Bayswater hotel, to which you can retire once you have partaken of your fill of the night time scene.
Looking at the manifold attractions on offer, it is not difficult to see just why so many visitors choose to stay in Knightsbridge and Bayswater; two neighbouring areas replete with attractions but each with its own different focus. But should you wish to sample the attractions of either; be sure to book into one of the many splendid hotels in Knightsbridge or hotels in Bayswater to make the very most of your London Sojourn.

Where are you planning to spend the vacations of yours? Not given a thought to it yet? If yes than don’t waste much time, just start packing up your stuffs to have a tour to the city of Huntsville where you will find science and nature blending into one another. You will enjoy every moment passed in that city and will think of exploring it again.

A city located in the centre of northern part of U.S. state of Albama, a city characterized by Tennessee River and nearby hills and the major NASA’s Marshall space flight centre and biggest United States army aviation and missile command is none other than the beautiful Huntsville. Huntsville was founded in 1811, after the captain named John Hunt settled in this place. Because of scientific inventions and historic preservation, they have won this city a 2010 Distinction Award. It is also named as Rocket city because of it hosts the biggest NASA centre here in Huntsville.

This article will provide you with details on how to find the best hotel deals and discount cheap hotels and travel blogs that will help you direct while planning your journey to Huntsville.

While having adventure in the city of Huntsville you really need a room for wiping off the days wearisome. Some of the best rated hotel includes the Westin Hotel Huntsville, Marriott Hotel Huntsville and Courtyard Hotel Huntsville and Country Inn & Suites Huntsville By Carlson Huntsville. They are different deals offered that give discounts and gifts. For example the courtyard by Marriot Huntsville provides with a hostel deal that if you pay via visa card then you get up to $30 in gift cards and breakfast. To get more information log on to discount cheap hotels website. You can also have a passport coupon that gives you discount on many things while your trip to Huntsville including the travel deals and discount hotel vouchers. This can be done by surfing the Huntsville official website.

 If these hotel deals don’t match your requirement then you can also book any hotel room of your choice ranging from luxurious to cheapest. To get more related information just log to http://www.discountworldhotel.com for hotel comparison facilities to get the right room for yourself. This allows you to choose hotel with cheaper rates as it is comparing same hotel from various providers.

There are so many places to see in Huntsville that you find it difficult to plan which one to visit and when to visit. Therefore if you would like to get the best out of your travel experience, make sure to check travel blogs as there are heaps numbers of traveler insider information to help you to plan effectively and efficiently as well as to have full fun within your budget. The main places to visit in Huntsville includes the Albama Village, early works museum, botanical garden showing the true colors of nature , museum of art revealing the ancient art pieces , science quest museum enlightening the intelligent minds behind the fabulous inventions, and US & space rocket centre an insignia of success in the field of science and nature. You would be deliriously happy to see the Big Spring River surrounded by the buildings and beautifully carved botanical garden.

 For traveller on budget, you can save cost of calling back to your home country by using calling card or phone card. Happy travelling! So, wait no more. Plan your trip, book your hotels and ready to travel!

There are absolutely loads of things to do in London and they need not cost the earth. With a bit of research you will have plenty of fun days out without paying a single penny.  Some of the best museums in the world are free and based in London.  Now you might think museums are boring and not entertaining, well you would be far from wrong.  Some of the best exhibitions and events are found in London’s Museums’ and the admissions are free.

The Science Museum is a great day out for the whole family. It houses the world’s most impresive movie experience at the IMAX 3D Cinema with many 3D films such the magical underwater adventure where you will be transported below the ocean surface to swim alongside some of the planet’s most unique and colourful creatures. If prehistoric is your thing check out the Sea Monsters and the Dinosaurs Alive films. The Space station will blast you off to space to see the building of the International Space Station. There are many more so make sure you get there early.

If you want to see the development of the modern industrial world from 1750 to 2000 the Science Museum has the most breathtaking gallery display in the world. Another gallery devoted to our Solar System shows the story of the space rocket. You can learn about the satellites orbiting Earth and find out how we are probing the rest of the Solar System and beyond. This is just a small amount of what you will see at the Science Museum in London, it really is worth a visit and it opens at 10am and the admission is free.

The Natural History Museum is a spectacular Victorian-style Italian Renaissance building which houses  fantastic collections from the middle of the eighteenth century.  It is now one of the most visited museums in London and the country and contains an unrivalled collection of exhibits.

Exhibits at the Museum include dinosaurs, human biology, marine invertebrates, mammals, reptiles and fish and much more.  Again admission to the Natural History Museum is completely free.

Another fantastic museum which also is free is the Victoria and Albert Museum. It homes probably the world’s greatest art and design collection spanning the last two thousand years. It has more than four million exhibits, spanning across four floors over ten acres and 145 galleries. Some of the collections include sculpture, ceramics, fashion, architecture, photography, textiles, metalwork and much more.

Those are just 3 places in London which are completely free and will keep you busy for hours, even days. There are many more and each month new events get listed which are free.  Type into Google “free events London” and you will find plenty of places to visit and things to do.  The only money you will need is for food and refreshments.

The cheapest way to get about in London is with the London Underground, with simple maps and day rates you can get about without paying the conjestion charge.  Also staying in London needn’t cost the earth as there are plenty of low cost budget hotels to choose from and some of them are newly refurbished will all the latest mod cons.  So get planning and enjoy some cheap days out in the best capital in the world London.  Ok I’m biased, I was born there, but let’s face it, apart from New York there’s no place in the world like London.

Situated in the south west corner of Indian Peninsula, Kerala is the most travelled tourist destination of India. It is the beautiful state of India endowed with serene natural beauty and wonders of nature. The state is gifted with myriad fascinating places that are awesomely beautiful that never fails to lure visitors with their captivating look. Visit this splendid state of India and it is sure you will fall in love with its captivating beauty that are so soothing and charming. Quite in a large number visitors from length and breadth of the world come to Kerala to enjoy their vacation in a delightful way.
Kerala is decorated with serene beaches, picturesque backwaters, cascading waterfalls, lovely lakes, swaying palm trees, exotic flora and fauna and picturesque landscapes. These beautiful natural wealth have taken words to stay in Kerala till the rotation and revolution of earth. Its ideal beauty has made it the right place for nature lovers, travellers, honeymooners, beach lovers and holidayers. Infact the state has something new for everyone that steals the heart of tourists coming to visit this beautiful state of India. Visit this captivating state once and it is sure you will fall in love with its mesmerizing natural beauty.
There are several captivating places to visit in Kerala that provides an enduring experience of Kerala tours. Popular tourist attraction of the state includes the beaches of Cherai, Kappil, Kazhokode, Varkala; wildlife sanctuaries of Wayanad and Periyar, Eravikulam National Park, Idduki Wildlife sanctuaries; the hill stations of Ponmudi, Wayanad and Munnar. Kerala?s backwaters are the prime tourist attractions that never fail to lure visitors with its charming ambiance. Kerala?s backwaters are the prime attraction of tourists in the state. The picturesque backwaters of Kerala are the favourite haunt of the tourists and the honeymooners. Enjoy the cruise over the charming backwater destinations of Kerala and worth your Kerala tour package. Cruising over the charming and famous backwater destination of Kerala provides provide sheer ambiance of heaven that you will love to cherish all through your life.
Beside these Kerala is also famous for its holistic science where treatments of diseases are done with natural herbs. Ayurvedic body massage, rejuvenation therapy and Ayurvedic spa are also contributing a lot in the flow of tourists in this state. Tourists from across India and abroad come to Kerala to feel the magic of Ayurvedic body massage and rejuvenation therapy. Ayurvedic body massage and therapy rejuvenates the mind, body and soul of the people. It increases the longevity of life, ageing, cures diseases, makes you stress free and mental stability. One thing is very sure that once you will not be the same person after the Ayurveda treatment is done.
Further more Kerala is also well known for it monumental magnificence. The state has preserved its past not only in the book but also in the form of eye catching monuments, palaces, forts, exquisite temples and its architectural magnificence. These historical evidences of Kerala till date stands with head high bearing the torture of wild downpours, heat of the sun but at the same they also take the pride of preserving the history of Kerala till date. Visitors can enjoy the journey for dusk to dawn to explore the eye catching monuments of Kerala. Exploring the historical beauty of Kerala will surely be the delightful event of your Kerala travel package that you will love to cherish throughout your life.

All the different tourist destinations in Germany are worth visiting and they are surely going to make the trip pleasant and exciting for everyone. Munich is among one of the most popular cities of the country and among the major Tourist Destinations in Germany. Munich is an ancient centre of the arts and science, but is perhaps best known for its Oktoberfest. The tourism of Munich has been largely promoted in the city and has turned to be one of the top grosser in terms of revenue for the city. Munich was bombarded during the Second World War, but it was rebuilt meticulously. In the past few years the city has developed into a major tourism hub for the country with tourists from al over have started visiting the country in large numbers. With so much to see and to explore, Munich is truly a dream destination for thousands who wants to have taste of German culture and traditions finely blended with the modern traits of the city.
Whenever travelers plan a trip to any place in the world, they quickly search for some discount air ticket and with no time in hand; end up in booking the costly ones. If you are also one of them who want to have their Munich air travel in low budget, you should conduct some research in the internet. If proper research is done then you will find a number of ways to avail cheap Munich air travel and tickets in low cost airline. The pleasant atmosphere of Munich has been attracting the tourist to this city. There are beautiful parks throughout the city, with the Englischer Garten being the favorite of locals and visitors alike. Munich has also been boosted by the presence of the Franz Josef Strauss International airport which connects the city to the major parts of the world.
The city of Munich is filled with loads of tourist attractions:
Alte Hof castle, Residenz palace, Nymphenburg Palace, Furstenried Palace, Palais Holnstein, Prinz-Carl-Palais, Konigsplatz, State Museum of Classical Art, Bavarian National Museum, The Gartnerplatz Theater, Blutenburg Castle and many more. Apart from these various interesting sites to explore, the city of Munich is also visited for its innumerable parks, castles, palaces that bring back the glorified history of the place alive. One should not miss the vibrant nightlife and the specialties in restaurants.
Many travel sites offer cheap air ticket and discount deals. Sometimes you may even get the last minute offers to avail cheap air tickets. No frills airlines have been running successfully for nearly two decades and you can take advantage of this. Many travel sites offer cheap air ticket and discount deals. Sometimes you may even get the last minute offers to avail cheap air tickets for your Munich trip. Once you learn the trick to research in the internet, you will be able to know a lot about online booking and cheap air ticket. You can read the tips and tricks of the trade and will be able to book online cheap air tickets without spending on the local agents. Time of booking plays a vital role in fetching air tickets.  You can save a lot in your Munich air travel if you plan your journey during off peak season.

I admit it – I AM LIKE A KID… I love everything about Disney. Especially Disney World. There’s so much to see and do and experience – you could spend a month at each park and still not get to it all! So….what about taking your kids there…and cheap? Sounds like a dream…right? After all – it’s got to be expensive. WRONG!

I can teach you ways in whivh you can take a full blown DISNEY WORLD TRIP AT A FRACTION OF WHAT OTHER FAMILIES PAY.

There are ways to track the Best Bargains On and Off Line – You’re going to find the best places and sites to buy your advance tickets. (You’ll probably be surprised at the answers!). One way, for example, is by using unique E-bay Bargains – Think those “discounted” Disney Pass Ticket Prices are a great deal? Many times they’re not the bargain you think! I’ll tell you exactly what you have to know –before you make that bid!

If you’re reading this article, you’re at the same position I had been a few months ago. I was really looking forward to take my whole family on the vacation of their dreams, at Disney world vacation resort, but the high prices deterred me. I could not afford to spend that much money on one vacation….know the feeling, right?

Needless to say, my kids were really sad, they cried that I was not being fair. I knew, there had to be a better way to get the, on that trip at a much cheaper cost.

Start recognizing this saying  – “You Don’t Have To Be Rich To Have An Extravagant Disney World Vacation”.    No….you really don’t!

In fact, You can have a Disney World vacation every bit as enjoyable and rewarding as the family who spends 2, 3, or even 4 times as much money!

First and foremost, Disney World Tickets can be acquired at a much cheaper rate, including meals and trinlets! Given the right tools, you can very easily find all the different ticket types and the best buys – with tips that’ll literally save you hundreds of dollars. This tip alone may make enough money to pay for all your meals in the park for the entire week.

What about airlines, lodging, resorts etc? no problem! I won’t leave you hangin’.

I don’t have to tell you – it sometimes seems finding great airlines prices is more of a lottery than a science. Well … I can’t affect what the airlines charge – but I can fill you in on what to look for! My Guide includes my insider’s tips for getting to Disney World, staying at Disney World, dining at Disney World, and more.

There are ways to learn how to find the cheapest deals ever, which I’m afraid I cannot cover in just one article.

For more information on getting A Disney World Vacation For A 
Fraction Of What Others Pay – click here!

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Until recently, global temperatures were more than a degree Fahrenheit warmer when compared to the overall 20th Century mean. From August of 2007 through February of 2008, the Earth’s mean reading dropped to near the 200-year average temperature of 57 degrees.

We, Cliff Harris and Randy Mann, believe that the warming and even the cooling of global temperatures are the result of long-term climatic cycles, solar activity, sea-surface temperature patterns and more. However, Mankind’s activities of the burning of fossil fuels, massive deforestations, the replacing of grassy surfaces with asphalt and concrete, the ‘Urban Heat Island Effect,’ are making conditions ‘worse’ and this will ultimately enhance the Earth’s warming process down the meteorological roadway in the next several decades.

From the late 1940s through the early 1970s, a climate research organization called the Weather Science Foundation of Crystal Lake, Illinois, determined that the planet’s warm, cold, wet and dry periods were the result of alternating short-term and long-term climatic cycles. These researchers and scientists also concluded that the Earth’s ever-changing climate likewise has influenced global and regional economies, human and animal migrations, science, religion and the arts as well as shifting forms of government and strength of leadership.

Much of this data was based upon thousands of hours of research done by Dr. Raymond H. Wheeler and his associates during the 1930s and 1940s at Kansas State University. Dr. Wheeler was well-known for his discovery of various climate cycles, including his highly-regarded ‘510-Year Drought Clock’ that he detailed at the end of the ‘Dust Bowl’ era in the late 1930s.

During the early 1970s, our planet was in the midst of a colder and drier weather cycle. Inflationary recessions and oil shortages led to rationing and long gas lines at service stations worldwide. The situation at that time was far worse than it is now, at least for the time being.

The Weather Science Foundation also predicted, based on these various climate cycles, that our planet would turn much warmer and wetter by the early 2000s, resulting in general global prosperity. They also said that we would be seeing at this time widespread weather ‘extremes.’ There’s little doubt that most of their early predictions came true.

Our recent decline in the Earth’s temperature may be a combination of both long-term and short-term climate cycles, decreased solar activity and the development of a strong long-lasting La Nina, the current cooler than normal sea-surface temperature event in the south-central Pacific Ocean. Sunspot activity in the past 18 months has decreased the lowest levels since ‘The Little Ice Age’ ended in the mid-to late 1800s. This “cool spell,” though, may only be a brief interruption to the Earth’s overall warming trend. Only time will tell.

Based on these predictions, it appears that much warmer readings may be expected for Planet Earth, especially by the 2030s, that will eventually top 1998’s global highest reading of 58.3 degrees. It’s quite possible we could see an average temperature in the low 60s. Until then, this ‘cooling period’ may last from just a few months to as long as several years, especially if sunspot activity remains very low.

We at Harris-Mann Climatology, www.LongRangeWeather.com, believe that our prolonged cycle of wide weather ‘extremes,’ the worst in at least 1,000 years, will continue and perhaps become even more severe, especially by the mid 2010s. We should see more powerful storms, including major hurricanes and increasing deadly tornadoes. There will likewise be widespread flooding, crop-destroying droughts and freezes and violent weather of all types including ice storms, large-sized hail and torrential downpours.

We are already seeing on virtually every continent an almost Biblical weather scenario of increasing droughts and floods. In both the southwestern and southeastern corners of the U.S, there are severe water shortage problems associated with chronic long-term dryness. In some cases, the water deficits are the worst in at least 400 years.

Dr. Wheeler also discovered that approximately every 102 years, a much warmer and drier climatic cycle affects our planet. The last such ‘warm and dry’ peak occurred in 1936, at the end of the infamous ‘Dust Bowl’ period. During that time, extreme heat and dryness, combined with a multitude of problems during the ‘Great Depression,’ made living conditions practically intolerable.

The next ‘warm and dry’ climatic phase is scheduled to arrive in the early 2030s, probably peaking around 2038. It is expected to produce even hotter and drier weather patterns than we saw during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

But, we should remember, that the Earth’s coldest periods have usually followed excessive warmth. Such was the case when our planet moved from the Medieval Warm Period between 900 and 1300 A.D. to the sudden ‘Little Ice Age,’ which peaked in the 17th Century.

By the end of this 21st Century, a big cool down may occur that could ultimately lead to expanding glaciers worldwide, even in the mid-latitudes. We could possibly see even a new Great Ice Age. Based on long-term climatic data, these major ice ages have recurred about every 11,500 years. Well, you guessed it. The last extensive ice age was approximately 11,500 years ago, so we may be due. Again, only time will tell.