The beach at sunset These photographs were taken several months ago. (self-initiated for my love of the coast)

Shark attacks are usual situation in Australian waters, about 15 timesa year..and an average of one a year is fatal.. So that was this time.. Eric Nerhus, 41 year old diver, was diving on Australia'a south-east coast..when he was attacked.The 3 metre shark, as he said, bit him from the head down, breaking his nose by crushing his face mask inwards. He says, "I would say that would test anyone's resolve, being a fish lunch. " Then the shark took a second bite, this time seizing Eric by the body and biting into his torso. His

Why Barbados? Imagine awakening to the warm caress of the Caribbean sun. Palms whisper and coves beckon. Languid sands stretch out before you. And a breeze embraced by turquoise waters gently cools you. Barbados has to be one of the most elegant and sophisticated islands in the Caribbean. It's attracted famous visitors ever since George Washington dropped anchor here over 200 years ago. Today, it plays hosts to celebrities from around the world offering cultural events including opera, theatre, dance and art exhibitions. It's also a favourite getaway for the British gentry, whose black-tie