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...excitement enough for you, try scuba diving in its icy waters. Divemasters lead groups of as many as ten to a depth of up to 15 m. The frigid waters don't dampen the thrill of swimming among humpback whales, leopard seals and penguins. Visibility is excellent, and spectacular marine life like sea stars, brittle stars and coral puts on a stunning display. In optimum ice, water and wind conditions, groups may dive as many as four times in two days. Divers must hold PADI or NAUI Advanced Open Water credentials. Accommodation ranges from triple cabins with shared facilities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Postcards from the Edge | 3/14/2005 | See Source »

...waiting for the fish to bite, you can spot giant otters, jaguar, anteaters, monkeys and huge guinea pig-like capybaras. There are also over 300 species of bird, ranging from toucans to the magnificent 1.2-m jabiru stork. Visitors stay in a lodge with air conditioning, private bathrooms and spectacular river views. Tours can be arranged on horseback or foot, by boat or jeep, but the Pantanal itself is only accessible by charter flight. Rental prices for planes range from $1,800-$2,200, and accommodation is $150 per person per night. tel: (44-20) 7384 2332; www.cazloyd.com

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Postcards from the Edge | 3/14/2005 | See Source »

...excitement enough for you, try scuba diving in its icy waters. Divemasters lead groups of as many as 10 to a depth of up to 15 m. The frigid waters don't dampen the thrill of swimming among humpback whales, leopard seals and penguins. Visibility is excellent, and spectacular marine life like sea stars, brittle stars and coral puts on a stunning display. In optimum ice, water and wind conditions, groups may dive as many as four times in two days. Divers must hold PADI or NAUI Advanced Open Water credentials. Accommodation ranges from triple cabins with shared facilities...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Postcards From the Edge | 3/13/2005 | See Source »

...Syrians to leave in order that the "good democracy" of Lebanon could flourish unmolested. But a reality check came Tuesday in the form of a gigantic pro-Syria demonstration, which drew 500,000 people - more than seven times the largest crowd drawn by the anti-Syria protestors, and a spectacular feat in a country whose total population is a little over 4 million. The divisions that had spun out of control in the 1970s and sparked Lebanon's civil war clearly remain a latent presence, and the "good democracy" of Lebanon may be a good deal more complex than...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Lebanon After the Syrians | 3/9/2005 | See Source »

...doing TV? Well, I've done TV my whole career. I'm amazed that it's caused so much comment. I hope other people from the movie world will do the same thing. I think there's some spectacular writing going on in television. I'm having a ball...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Q&A Glenn Close | 3/6/2005 | See Source »

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