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  • matcrazy1
  • By matcrazy1 on October 30, 2006
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  • POLICEWOMEN IN ANDORRA LA VELLA - Andorra la Vella
    POLICEWOMEN IN ANDORRA LA
    VELLA
    by matcrazy1
    Pretty and smiling policewomen of Andorra la Vella show off on the middle of some main intersections. They wear bright red jackets and caps, white shirts with a tie and black skirts above knee. I had to stop and amaze their very useful job for both drivers and pedestrians.

    Well, I've got to know that Andorra has no military forces thus can save a lot for local police, I suppose. Andorra's defense is the responsibility of Spain and France but Andorra doesn't pay for it.

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    Language issues
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  • orlikins
  • By orlikins on November 26, 2002
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  • Catalan is predominantly spoken in A la V. You can sort of get by on French, Spanish and English in that order.

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    A view of France and Spain...
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  • Michael_D
  • By Michael_D on August 25, 2002
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  • Andorra la Vella Local Customs
    by Michael_D
    A view of France and Spain from the top. Babbling brooks and very few people. Relaxation is the cultural norm. What could be more charming than Andorra?

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    Visiting Christian Churches
    aliante1981
  • By aliante1981 on January 12, 2004
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  • Christian churches - be they Protestant, Orthodox, or Catholic - are a vital part of Europeýs cultural, artistic, architectural, and religious heritage, and as such you are likely (and I really recommend doing this:)) ) to visit many of them. However, most of them are even today not only major tourist attractions, but also religious sites where people come to pray. This is something to be respected, and here are several pieces of advice I would like to give that might help avoid ill-feeling:

    - Dress modestly, covering shoulders and most part of the legs (women in Orthodox churches might be requested to put on something to cover the head);

    - Do not speak loudly - all the descriptions are better either read in silence or given outside;

    - Try not to walk too much during the service;

    - Avoid using flash in your camera near people you see praying;

    - Respect notes that forbid entrance to some parts of the church that are designated as ýfor prayer onlyý.

    Following these simple guidelines helped me when I visited, I guess, more than 1000 churches up to date:)))

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    Other Andorrans
    LanaFromRiga
  • Updated By LanaFromRiga on January 19, 2005
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  • The lizard - Andorra la Vella
    The lizard
    by LanaFromRiga
    A big surprise for us was this lizard what enjoyed evening sun in the handrail of observation area. The lizard looked friendly and didn’t react to us. Later I mentioned a small snake, but the contact was very nodding and short (I don’t like snakes).

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    LanaFromRiga
  • By LanaFromRiga on January 19, 2005
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  • Policewoman in Andorra - Andorra la Vella
    Policewoman in Andorra
    by LanaFromRiga
    It’s so hard to guess who are Andorrans or not Andorrans because there are so many tourists. From my short observations, I can tell that Andorrans are friendly, pleasant and looking good people. If you’re still doubt in my words, please look at the picture.

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