Sentences with phrase «days on a raft»

Granted, none of those guys were Olympic athletes or survived 47 days on a raft, but you don't really feel any more emotion for Zamperini just because he suffered more than the rest.

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Apple unveiled a raft of new products at its annual post-Labour Day extravaganza on Wednesday, including new iPhones, iPads and a refreshed Apple TV.

Adding to the cautious sentiment on the day was a raft of data, painting a mixed picture for manufacturing activity.

Treasury yields on Friday book a weekly drop as geopolitical instability keeps investors pouring into the perceived safety of government paper, but for the day, rates of government paper rise as a robust raft of economic data suggested U.S. growth would maintain its steady clip, ahead of a key monetary - policy update on Wednesday.

His comments, made to the U.K.'s Daily Mail, came on the same day as a «raft of dismal economic news from around the world, with manufacturing output falling in Britain and Europe, unemployment jumping in the eurozone and America, and fast - emerging economies such as Brazil and China showing signs of running out of steam.»

«For example, you can day - hike and dine at a chalet in Glacier National Park, or enjoy delicious food prepared by expert rafting guides who are also great cooks on a 10 - or 20 - day trip down the Grand Canyon.»

A new VIP Executive Lounge will welcome the industry's leading business owners and offer a raft of benefits including refreshments and a dedicated area to meet new business contacts, catch up on the latest PPMA TV interviews and enjoy a complimentary massage service to relax and unwind after a long day on the show floor.

Zoar Adventure Center Guided half - day whitewater rafting trips are available on the West River in Vermont, Deerfield River in northern Massachusetts and Millers River in western Massachusetts.

Guided half - day whitewater rafting trips are available on the West River in Vermont, Deerfield River in northern Massachusetts and Millers River in western Massachusetts.

In the Buckaroo program, kids 5 and under take pony rides, play ranch games, and go on picnic hikes during the day while older ones hone their riding skills plus swim, raft, and learn archery.

Gove is pressing on with his own agenda this week, with a raft of education announcements including promises to extend the school day to ten hours and enforcing community - service - style litter - picking to improve discipline.

Cuomo sought to keep the focus on the first - ever Adirondack challenge, a two - day white water rafting race and his brainchild.

Over the last two days, the Labour leader used a party political broadcast and a speech by his shadow home secretary to unveil a raft of them on immigration.

Gov. Andrew Cuomo and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will paddle down the Indian River in a whitewater rafting race at noon today on the second day of Cuomo's inaugural Adirondack Challenge festival in Indian Lake.

Being emotionally tough may be what enabled Kiley to hang on for as long as she did, but she survived because a Russian ship spotted her raft on the fifth day.

Just I was convinced that I was losing my ability to gauge these things, and the thing that really convinced me was on the second day as we were rafting and we got to Red Wall Cavern.

The tents were supplied by the rafting company because it had rained a little bit on the first day, and we decided that on the first night not to pitch the tent, even though there was a slight threat of rain that first night because number one, we were lazy.

Luckily it was gone by the next day and I was able to enjoy our vacation, which included lots of sight - seeing, lots of driving, white water rafting, hiking, visiting the Grand Canyon... and even a stop in Flagstaff (on our way to Sedona), if I recall correctly.

His next flight crash - lands in the ocean, and he and two fellow survivors (including Domhnall Gleeson's stoic Captain «Phil» Phillips) drift on inflatable rafts and fend off sharks for a monumental 47 days.

Recounting the extraordinary life story of Louis Zamperini (played by Jack O'Connell, «Starred Up»)-- who ran for America in the 1936 Olympics, survived a plane crash during World War II, stayed afloat for 75 days on a life raft before forced internment in a series of Japanese POW camps — Jolie and company seem to be digging into the Spielberg playbook: The movie offers up sun - dappled nostalgia for Depression - era Southern California, harrowing wartime sequences, and even a shark attack, but it serves them all up with maximum efficiency.

Assigned to a rickety plane to conduct a search - and - rescue mission, he survived a crash in the south Pacific and spent the next 46 days in a life raft with two others, living on rain water, captured sea birds and raw fish.

That was this past year — 70 - odd years after he had participated in the Olympics, fought in World War II, survived being stranded on a raft at sea for 47 days, been tortured as a PoW for nearly two years in Japanese camps, and battled severe post-traumatic stress disorder to find God.

Jack O'Connell is starring as Louis Zamperini, a U.S. soldier who survived on a life raft with two others for 28 days after a plane crash.

Her source material is Laura Hillenbrand's mega-bestseller about Olympic runner Louis Zamperini (Jack O'Connell), who endured 47 days marooned on a raft when his plane was shot down over the Pacific in WWII only to be incarcerated for over two years in the most brutal of Japanese POW camps.

In Desert Island Escape, make use of each animal's different skills, find materials and evade enemies on dozens of islands as you attempt to construct a raft and float to safety within seven days.

The film primarily focuses on Louis» life trying to survive on a flimsy raft and his days being brutally beaten in the POW camps.

He sets off on an expedition on a raft in 1947 with 6 crew and drifts across the ocean for 100 days.

There's a whole raft of supplementary content, some on the same disc as the feature (the Day & Night short that complemented Toy Story 3's theatrical release, for example), but most on a separate second BD disc.

Academy Award ® winner Angelina Jolie directs and produces this epic drama that follows the incredible life of Olympian and war hero Louis «Louie» Zamperini (Jack O'Connell) who, along with two other crewmen, survived on a raft for 47 days after a near - fatal plane crash in WWII — only to be caught by the Japanese navy and sent to a prisoner - of - war camp.

Joining the US air force as a bombardier prior to the attack on Pearl Harbour, he survived being shot down on a couple of occasions, the last time being when he and two crewmates spent 47 days adrift on open life - rafts in the Pacific, their ordeal ended when they were captured by the Japanese and another ordeal began.

These days awards season guarantees one thing: a raft of movies based on real - life events featuring big name actors in disguise.

A warm day in the sun, a day on the lake or at the beach, river - rafting, a movie marathon, a week of dinners with...

Booksellers are feeling bullish heading into the final frenzied days of selling before Christmas following a raft of «strong publishing» and sales tracking nearly 10 % ahead on the comparable figures from 2014, beating the national retail average.

So the four - day tours focus on hiking, swimming and whitewater rafting, but «the biggest exposure they seem to have is when people are getting on and off the tour bus.»

Set off on a 12 - day multi-sport adventure, paddling along the pristine northern coast in a sea kayak, hiking coastal trails between soaring mountains and the Tasman Sea, trekking across a glacier that descends through a rain forest, and black - water rafting on a subterranean river.

Pick from days out at the golden Cleopatra Beach, rafting down the Dimcay River or taking the kids to Aqualand, returning to Konakli in the evenings for mezes on the waterfront.

After breakfast we drive to Wet»n Wild in Golden for a day of rafting on the Kicking Horse River.

• Big Island, HI: Get a lomilomi massage at Four Seasons Resort Hualalai • Big Sur, CA: Stop along the Pacific Coast Highway at Redwood Grill • British Columbia: Heli - ski over the Bugaboo Mountains • Charleston, SC: Stroll the city's private gardens • Chicago: Tour architectural landmarks • Churchill, Manitoba: Get face - to - face with polar bears • Houston: Admire art at the Rothko Chapel • Jackson Hole, WY: Go fly - fishing • Las Vegas: Drive a Ferrari at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway • Los Angeles: Spend a night out celeb - spotting • Maine: Devour the ultimate lobster roll at Clam Shack • Miami: Learn to salsa at Hoy Como Ayer • Montreal: Take a comfort food tour • Na Pali coast, Kauai: Hike the Kalalau Trail • Napa Valley, CA: Eat and play like a local • New Orleans: Hear jazz at Preservation Hall • New York City: Start a perfect day at MoMA and Casa Lever • Salmon River, ID: Go whitewater rafting on the Middle Fork • San Francisco: Slurp oysters at Hog Island Oyster Bar • Sedona, AZ: Get a Reiki energy healing treatment at Mii Amo • Utah: Drive from the San Juan Inn through Monument Valley • Washington, D.C.: Immerse yourself in the Freer Gallery's Peacock Room • Yosemite National Park: Visit the sequoias in Mariposa Grove

The best way to get to know the Franklin is on a multi-day trip, and Franklin River Rafting specialises in all - inclusive eight and 10 day expeditions.

The 2nd day, we found ourselves at the bottom of the canyon, through the one mile Glen Canyon Dam access tunnel, on a motorized rafting trip through the Colorado River.

When you're ready to explore, take a day trip to surrounding national parks and attractions, such as Rincon de la Vieja National Park, where you will be able to zipline through the trees, rappel down waterfalls, experience the thrills of whitewater rafting, ride on horseback along forest trails or laze the day away in volcano - fueled hot springs.

On the day third of five days Bali package tour, you will be enjoying the combination of adventure activities of Elephant Ride, White water rafting, and chocolate pod.

Included is transport from Puerto Viejo, San Jose or Arenal to Tortuguero and return transportation to your choice of San Jose, Puerto Viejo or Arenal, 2 nights accommodations, (3 breakfast and one lunch on the river trip), all day whitewater rafting trip on the Pacuare River and activities in Tortuguero.

A three day rafting trip on the Alhansel River in the Atlas Mountains was my first experience of white water rafting, and I have to admit to being terrified at times.

This Central American destination has been drawing Americans for decades to surf on the Pacific coast or join a rafting company for a day on the white water of the Reventazón or Pacuare rivers.

Our bonding process continues the next day on a white - water rafting trip down the Ayung River.

A color photograph on this flyer showed massive jagged mountains and described trekking to the Everest Base Camp followed by an exhilarating three - day rafting and camping trip down one of Nepal's wild rivers.

On day Three you will transfer to Puerto Viejo via the famous Pacuare Rafting tour, the tour includes pick up in in Arenal, breakfast, lunch, 4 hour rafting trip, safety lockers, and onward transportation to PuertoRafting tour, the tour includes pick up in in Arenal, breakfast, lunch, 4 hour rafting trip, safety lockers, and onward transportation to Puertorafting trip, safety lockers, and onward transportation to Puerto Viejo.

● Breakfast on all days, lunch on the rafting trip day ● All service charges ● Optional accommodations in San Jose before your trip if you'd like us to arrange this for you

Guests will receive the following amenities associated with the Resort Fee: Comforts: • Complimentary dining for children five years old and younger in SEVEN, Bar Jack, Andiamo and Taikun • High - speed and wireless Internet access • Use of laptop computers available in Silver Palm Lounge • Morning coffee and tea available in Silver Palm Lounge • Valet parking • Calls to U.S. and Canada (10 minute limit per day) Recreation: • Access to Starfish Cay, an interactive water playground for children and families • Use of Basketball court • Access to la prairie spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas and whirlpools • The fitness center and invigorating fitness classes such as Yoga, Latin Dance Party and Total Toning • Water sports toys including kayaks, standing paddle boards, water tricycle, floating rafts, paddle boats and water hammocks • One - on - one sailing lessons • Snorkeling gear and lessons from our water sports experts at 10:30 a.m. daily • Use of the Jean - Michel Cousteau's Ambassadors of the Environment turtle splash pool • Use of The Ritz - Carlton Golf Club, Grand Cayman chipping and putting green, and hitting area at The Courts by Bollettieri • Use of the hitting area and tennis courts (hard) at The Courts Entertainment: • Movies under stars at the Harbour Club Theatre • Access to a comprehensive DVD Library for in - room viewing • Game room Important Information: Redemption information will be provided by the hotel at check - in.