http://www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au/faq.php/2008/12/01/where-to-buy-ventriloquist-dummies-in-au

Then, "where to buy puppets in Australia":

http://www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au/faq.php/2007/12/06/where_to_buy_puppets

Basically, I don’t know of any individual in particular that makes them (and I try to catalogue every puppet maker in Aus., being one myself), but the simplest way to find someone will be to go to
http://www.unima.org.au (the Aus. centre for puppetry) and browse their members. Contacting someone local to you will bring you more info than a random stab in the dark.

Also, be warned. Custom puppets are expensive, and a ‘traditional’ vent dummy can cost you heaps (American company Axtell.com sells them for thousands). As an alternative, you can purchase a muppet-type puppet, which can be easier found at large or specialist toy shops, or online; and there are plenty of puppet makers who sell on Etsy.com or eBay. A little bit on pricing of puppets can be found here:

http://www.puppetsinmelbourne.com.au/faq.php/2007/12/01/what_is_a_good_price_for_a_puppet

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It’s the best part of going through security for me, to observe womens feet. I think some of the security guys get into this jobjust for this purpose!

So, the US 75,00 per day and person is just perfect and for the 60 days you’ll need about $ 4,500.00

Also leave some money in a safe account for emergencies.
Roughly $1,000.00 dollars.

Buy food in the markets and make your own sandwich, noodles or soups. The veg and fruit is now plentiful and reasonably priced.

With the Eurail Global Pass you have limitless trips through 17 countries from this network:
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Denmark, Spain, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Montenegro Netherlands, Hungary, Italy, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Republic of Ireland, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

Enjoy your trip.

@ Stock up on your beer in the ex Communist countries of the Eastern block.
It is three to four times cheaper that in the western lands.

Please provide your reference had you used any. Thank you!

Africa is to vast a continent to answer your question.There are some 64 countries and territories most of which have a different story and history.

If anyone can help with these questions it will be greatly appreciated.

Les Mis is such a great show!

Well, for political issues- the issue was what to do with the government. A lot of political turmoil occurred in France in the 18th century. Namely, the aristocracy was overthrown (including the monarchy- Louis XVI & Marie Antoinette) and then the government went through a few radical changes. A lot of blood was spilled, quite a few heads were severed, and eventually a Republic was set up. Les Mis, however, takes place during the 19th century (in 1815) during a subsequent French Revolution.

Education in the 18th century was not standardized, was not given to the peasantry, and was not offered to the majority of female children. (though there were some exceptions) The aristocracy and the citizens related to the church were offered an education. There was a large gap between the peasantry and the aristocracy and thus, a merchant class didn’t have much access to education either.

- living conditions were quite bad in France if you were not aristocracy. There were famines throughout the 18th century, which fed the fires of revolution. Peasants worked for very small wages, were not allowed to hunt, and barely grew enough food to pay themselves. They paid very, very high taxes for almost everything. They also paid based on number of people per house which was sometimes very high. (no birth control back then)
Jobs: there were three levels of society: The Church ( priests,etc.), the Aristocracy (noble birth), and the peasants. Later, another class called the bourgeoise would emerge. This would be the middle class that would take control of France (until napoleon)

Male/Female roles: traditional. Women were not educated by and large.

Hope that helps some. Check Wiki!

Now Europe is a godless society. Even the Catholic Church no longer follows it’s own teachings and practices as it once did.

What happened to Christendom in Europe?

At no time was Europe fully Christian. There have been Jews, and pagans in Europe before Christianity came along, and they continue there today. The Muslims came later, many are still there too.

Not all nations were catholic, many were and still are Orthodox.

Europe is not godless. Have you ever been there? There are plenty of religious folks there in every country.

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Agents are looking for commission even if they are waged, they will have an element of their pay as commission, some as high as 50%, other only 20%, depending on where you go. Online, you are likely to get a better deal, but it would take more looking and comparing than if an agent looked fo you.

So, for a better deal use the internet, for choice and easier comparison of deals, you might wat to choose to visit a high street agent, and an independent maybe better than just going to thomas cook, as all they will do is sell you their spare capacity and not offer you other companies deals.

Teletext.co.uk is a good site for last minute deals.