Ludovic Ravanel is a French glacier expert, a scientist, and a mountain guide at the Chamonix Guides Company. His love for glaciers and the passion for nature lies in his DNA, as he grew up in the Chamonix valley and is succeeding several generations of mountain guides, including his father. Today, Ludo’s work as a guide and scientist at EDYTEM (Laboratory of Environments, Dynamics and Mountain Territories) is fully dedicated to understanding the high mountain areas, especially in the context of climate change. For i-vest, we followed Ludo up a steep mountain trail and spoke with him about the consequences of climate change, and how impact investing can still make a difference (yes, there is hope).
Ludo, you are a glaciologist and a geomorphologist. How did you get into this profession?
I always loved the mountains and from a young age on it was clear to me that I wanted to work in this field. To do so, I studied in Chambéry at the Université Savoie-Mont-Blanc in France, first in a master’s program that was related to the evolution of rock walls at high elevation in the Alps. After my graduation I stayed at the university for three more years to complete my PhD. The topic of my thesis was dedicated to the evolution of the rocks and the ice due to global warming.
My first jobs were in Lausanne, and in Zurich. But I grew a bit tired of always being away from my family after a while. I have strong roots in Chamonix, coming from a very old family lineage. So I came back and worked as the director of the Chamonix risk prevention and mountain rescue service for two years. But I really missed doing science. So I took the exam to enter the French CNRS, which is the Center for Research in France – and I succeeded. That’s how I became a researcher and a guide. Today, I live in Chamonix, and work in Chambéry.


Take an overnight catamaran cruise along Lake Titicaca, an icy high-altitude lake, said to be the legendary birthplace of the Inca civilization. For other Lake Titicaca Tours or Bolivia Tours, click here.
Isla del Sol (Sun Island) is situated on the Bolivian side of Lake Titicaca with regular boat rides to the town of Copacabana. Lake Titicaca is the highest navigable lake in the world located at an altitude of 3810 meters above seal level, and Sun Island is one of its largest and most enigmatic islands.
There are over 80 ruins on the island, most of which date back to the Inca period during 15th century AD. Many hills on the island contain agricultural terraces, which adapt steep and rocky terrain to agriculture. In the religion of the Incas, Lake Titicaca was believed to be the birthplace of the Sun god, as well as the place from which the founders of the Inca Empire, Manco Capac and Mama Ocllo, emerged.
Puno – Copacabana – Sun Island (North Side):
Pick up from the lobby of your hotel in Puno. Pick up from the lobby of your hotel for an early visit to the City of Copacabana where you will go on a sailing adventure through Lake Titicaca as you sail in a Catamaran Cruise to Sun Island, where legend says the Inca Empire was born. Sun Island is home to nearly 80 pre-Inca and Inca ruins.
Enjoy a buffet lunch on board, and afterwards visit Challapampa Village where you have the opportunity to interact with one of the most unspoiled indigenous Titicaca villages through an innovative program organized with the local community. You will visit the villagers’ own museum, their chapel, school, and a typical home. You will also have the opportunity to sail in their vessels to an Inca holy temple where you will experience an authentic Andean ritual and have time to explore the surrounding Inca trails.
In the evening, enjoy a candle-light dinner and sleep on board the Catamaran in lake-view cabins with private facilities.
Overnight in Catamaran.
Sun Island (Nort Side) – Sun Island (South Side) – Inti Wata Complex – Chua – La Paz:
Enjoy beautiful panoramic views of the Pilkokaina Inca Palace as you sail across Lake Titicaca while enjoying your buffet breakfast. Afterwards, visit the Inti Wata Cultural Complex, which includes an authentic sailing experience aboard a traditional Titikaka vessel. After this, you will visit the Ekako Underground Museum, the traditional medicine center as well as the Titikaka Reed Shipbuilders display center. Your tour will continue on to the Pachamama agricultural Inca terraces, a craftwork center, and the Intica Lounge. Finally you will be rewarded with an amazing view of the largest variety of Andean Camelids from the Manco Kapac look-out. Snack in the Complex. Visit the Inca Garden, steps, and the Inca fountain.
Buffet lunch on board while sailing to Chua Harbor. Land transfer to Copacabana. Arrival to La Paz around evening.
NOTE: Refer to prices if you start and end this excursion in Puno or in La Paz or if you start in La Paz and end this excursion in Puno.
|Tour Price per person||1 to 10 People||11 People or more|
|From Puno to Puno||US$ 325||US$ 310|
|From La Paz to La Paz||US$ 340||US$ 325|
|From Puno to La Paz or from La Paz to Puno||US$ 430||US$ 415|
|Included in Tour Price||Not included in Tour Price|
|Catamaran accommodations according to itinerary.||International and domestic flights.|
|Meals according to itinerary.||Visas required for entry.|
|All entrance tickets.||Airport Taxes for international and domestic flights.|
|All intermediate transfers.||Drinks.|
|All guided excursions in English in shared service.||Tips.|
|Embarkation fee and insurance.|


Preparing for earthquake is essential especially if you live in an area likely to be hit by such emergency natural calamity.
An earthquake is an abrupt shaking of the ground caused by seismic waves on earth’s rocks. Earthquakes result in the collapse of buildings and can even topple big and heavy objects. These usually may lead to fire outbreaks, damage of roads and other forms of property damage. Human beings are equally at risk of injury, or even death during earthquakes.
Areas that are prone to earthquakes include Southern California and particularly Simi Valley and Ventura County due to their proximity to the San Andreas and other active Earthquake faults. For residents of these areas, preparing for earthquake is a topic which cannot be overlooked.
Earthquakes can cause;
- Fire outbreaks
- Damage to roads
- Tsunamis and landslides
- Injury to human beings
Preparing for earthquake; steps
- In case you were driving, stop the car and put the car on parking mode.
- Stay far from buildings if an earthquake finds you outdoors
- Stay away from a doorway.
- Do not make a run for the outside.
- Drop as low as possible keeping a low centre of gravity
- In case it finds you in bed, find quick cover like under the bed and cover your head with a pillow.
- Stay away from windows
- Crawl to safer areas without going through the wreckages
- Hold on to something substantial if you can spot one nearby
If you are on a wheelchair:
- Lock the wheels and retain the sitting posture until the earthquake stops.
- Cover your vital organs using both arms, or pillow.
- Hold on to your position, covering your head until the earthquake stops
Preparing For Earthquake Before It Hits
In as much as most earthquakes usually occur suddenly and without warning, there are precautionary measures which, when carefully taken in a timely fashion, can reduce the extent of the damages. These measures are;
- Getting to a safe area in the house to avoid injury on yourself
- Keep fragile items in the house safe and off the wall lest they fall off and break. Ensuring heavy objects are always kept on the lowest shelves.
- Having a family emergency strategy like where you all meet in case of separation.
- Always ensuring that there’s a supply kit that contains enough food for no less than three days. The safety skit should also contain a fire extinguisher, flashlight, first aid and a whistle.
- Always ensuring that the back- up chargers and power banks have enough power for the phones and other essential devices.
- Obtaining an earthquake insurance policy; especially if you live in earthquake-prone areas. Remember your typical homeowner’s insurance policy will not cover damages caused by an earthquake.
- Customizing your building to quickly fix structural problems that can cause your building to crumble when an earthquake occurs
Your Guide to Safety After an Earthquake
After an earthquake, potential dangers should be fixed immediately to prevent further damage. Gas leaks, water spillage or collapsed power lines should be treated with care and immediately;
- Remember, there may be aftershocks following up the main earthquake.
- Confirm whether you are hurt before reaching out to help others. Otherwise, you may not be of much help.
- If the building you are in gets damaged, go outside using the safest route and get the furthest you can from the building. Only do this once you are sure the aftershocks are no more.
- Do not re-enter a damaged building before the emergency team arrives.
- If you get trapped in a building, cover your mouth, nose and eyes. If you have your phone with you, call the person nearest to you.
- Make some noise using a whistle or bang against the wall so that rescuers can quickly locate you. Don’t shout when the building is dusty lest you choke.
- If you suspect a tsunami may accompany the earthquake, make a run for inland or to higher ground once you are sure the earthquake has stopped.
- Know when to call and when to text during an earthquake; phone calls are best when it’s an emergency, otherwise, reach out via texting.
- As soon as you get to safety, turn on battery-operated TV or radio for the latest news emergency information and reports.
- During post-disaster clean-up processes, do not attempt to remove massive wreckage alone lest you injure yourself. Remember to wear protective clothing like gloves and headgear during clean up. If you don’t have any, try to make do with what you can find around.
- Let your friends and neighbours nearby know that you are okay if you make it without a scratch.


TFG Unbuttoned: Florida Travel Advisory
04.18.23 | A travel advisory for the State of Florida has been issued for LGBTQ people thinking of heading to the Sunshine State. #EqualityFlorida issued the warning in response to the many hateful anti-LGBTQ laws and policies that the state has enacted. Then, still in Florida, a teacher is fired for having his student write their own obits right before an active shooter drill. Finally, New York City has a new Rat Czar to help control the out-of-control rat population.


Key West Ride
We can take you and your party to Key West for the day or night. This way you don't have to worry about parking, drinking or getting around town. We will wait for you and bring you back home.
$375 for the day.
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with a mixture of farm, colonial town, and late 8th and early 19th century housing, uncharacteristic of other Main Line Communities.


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Two campuses on Sydney’s Northern Beaches
A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
The physical location of both our campuses on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is worthy of special mention as a source of inspiration for our children and their families. The Montessori philosophy and method emphasises connecting to nature, and many of the classroom materials support nature discovery and research for connecting with the outdoor environment.
9 Bardoo Ave, North Balgowlah, NSW 2093
Building 6 (The Gatehouse), Nth Head Sanctuary,
33 North Head Scenic Drive, Manly, NSW 2095
Our pre-primary campus is set on a large plot of land surrounded by large trees and generous outdoor space. With the children, we maintain chickens, herbs and a range of plants. Maria Montessori believed that children should be able to wander freely from the tactile materials found in a classroom to the sprawling wonders of nature.
Our Stage 1 environment caters for these exact needs. Children can wander freely from the classroom into the outdoor environment, where they will be met by the smiling faces of our outdoor educators as they explore the hands-on outdoor learning space. All the while, keeping within the parameters set by Montessori’s pedagogy and philosophy.
North Head, Manly
The primary campus is located in heritage-listed former artillery buildings in North Head National Park, Manly. The low-set buildings have timber throughout and many original features of the historic buildings remain. The school has city and harbour views from the playground, which is surrounded by a peaceful, pristine heathland.
The school and its OOSH program regularly use the national park for learning opportunities about Australian history, Indigenous studies and native flora and fauna. The children regularly engage with the natural environment on their doorstep, through bush walks in the national park, picnic lunches, walks to the local beaches and whale watching.


How you can Find Us
Longshore, Brighton Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, BN43 5LD
The Longshore pub is conveniently located between the two popular seaside towns of Worthing and Brighton. We’re situated on Brighton Road, which runs through Shoreham-by-Sea. You’ll find us a few hundred metres from the beach, and 2 km from the A27.
There is plenty of car parking at The Longshore. Access is off The Saltings.


As a whole our family are huge lovers of the great outdoors, the fresh air and the wildlife. We love nothing better than getting our shoes dirty and exploring unknown places. Lillith however likes to take her love of outside to a whole new level. If there is mud she will find it, if there’s a puddle she will jump in it and if there’s a big mossy green tree she will hug it. Anything that’s particularly messy and she’s game. I just wanted to share with you some photos of Lillith and her favourite activity of exploring.
** Photo credit to Lykaina Rose for the majority of these.. except the ones she’s in obviously. **
We are massively lucky here in Hampshire to be surrounded by some absolutely stunning countryside, woodlands and historical buildings. We have country parks around every corner and have visited all of them a fair few times. Here are just a few that are well worth the visit if you ever find yourself down this way:
- The Forest of Bere.
- Queen Elizabeth Country Park.
- The New Forest.
- Fort Nelson.
- Itchen Valley Country Park.


The Early Years
Established in 1935, Cove Cricket Club quickly became the traditional village cricket team. Cove Green was the home of all sport within the village and the location of all Cove Cricket Club fixtures until the late 1950’s. Minimal records are available in relation to games played during this time, however we are aware of a brief interruption to cricket during the Second World War. At the conclusion of the war, we got back to playing cricket on Cove Green and began the journey to becoming the club we are today.
Throughout the late 1950’s the club began looking for alternative venues to the local village green. Various army grounds around Aldershot hosted our games, as did a cricket ground attached to Southwood Barracks, now commonly known as Southwood Village. Throughout these early years only one team was fielded, and the majority of the fixtures were local friendly matches. It was during the 1960’s that we began to form a second team and it was this team that returned to our original village green routes at Cove Green. The first team played our games at the ACC ground on Queen’s Avenue in Aldershot for approximately 13 years.
1970 To 1987
Throughout the late 60’s and early 70’s the town of Farnborough began to grow due to its favourable location in terms of a train link to London. With Cove being a small village engulfed by this growing town, we began to see cricket become popular not only for the residents of our village, but for the town of Farnborough as a whole.
The need for our own ground was becoming an ever-pressing matter for the committee of the day to address. We began by securing the lease of a plot of land running alongside what is now Ambleside Close, right up to where our boundary rope is today. The owner of the land Horace Cutler wished to negotiate with us due to the land being a prime location for a housing estate, and an agreement was reached to secure a long-term lease on the land we call our home today. As we took over the marshlands of our new location, our enthusiastic members set about clearing all of the reeds and sourcing excavated land from the newly build M3 to create the playing field that have provided so many great memories ever since. This same group of members began the monumental task of building a pavilion from scratch, which started with a large trench from Ambleside Close, through to the plot of the modern clubhouse you see today. What was once a dream, a ground and our own pavilion became a reality when the pavilion was officially opened on the 29th September 1972 by Alec Bedser, a Surrey and England player of the time. The first official game on the Grasmere Road turf was on 4th May 1974, where we secured a win against our local rivals Fleet Cricket Club.
Competitive cricket was growing steadily in the area throughout the early 1970’s with the formation of the Three Counties Cricket League which brought about more desire for cricket and the need for the formation of our third team. During these years we cemented ourselves as a leading club in North Hampshire with both our First Team (1972 & 1979) and Third Team (1978 & 1979) winning two titles within the decade.
We enjoyed continued success throughout the 1980’s with the First Team crowned Champions in 1981 and 1984, the Second Team taking the title in 1986 and 1989 and the Third Teams victorious inaugural league season in 1982. It was during these years that the Aylward Cup was formed, with Cove winning the competition in 1986, 1987 and 1988 as we started our journey to being the most successful side in the history of the competition.
The Hurricane of 1987
In October 1987, devastation struck the South of England in the form of a hurricane, causing widespread damage on an unprecedented scale. The roof of our pavilion was ripped off and found on the square on the morning of October 16th. In the same way they did 15 years prior, our club members rose to the occasion once again, re-designing and even extending the premises, creating changing rooms, a new kitchen and a pitched tiled roof, creating a club house of a similar look and feel as the one you see today. The re-designed pavilion was ready for its formal unveiling on the opening day of the 1988 season, with the late John Bromley (Head of ITV Sport) doing the honours on the 6th May 1988.
1988 to 2009
The early 90s came with continued success for us as a club on and off the field. In 1993, we achieved our most historic season of all, with our First Team, Second Team and Third Team all winning their respective division of the Three Counties Cricket League without losing a single game. The First Team also achieved the league title in 1992.
Following the 1993 success, we became members of the Thames Valley Cricket League, which was the next stage of our growth as a club. It was this move coupled with the introduction of competitive Sunday cricket that allowed us to place a greater focus on the development of our younger players. As a thriving town, Farnborough and Cove Cricket Club were growing in tandem, and in true Cove Cricket Club fashion, we kept our focus on serving our community by providing personal and sporting development for the young people within our community.
Whilst any Championship honours eluded us for the rest of the 90’s the success off the field continued. In 1996 plans were drawn up to redevelop the clubhouse further, with a second floor being the proposed home of home, away and umpires changing rooms, along with a balcony to provide the players with their own viewing space for the games. As with all redevelopments, they never come easily, and our members worked tirelessly to obtain support from; The National Lottery, Rushmoor Borough Council and The Foundation for Sports and Art to name a few. The grants provided by these generous organisations allowed for building to start in the autumn of 1998. With the help of outside contractors, the pavilion as we know it today was completed in time for the 1999 season, becoming one of the most state of the art clubhouses in our area.
The new Millennium brought with it a new league, as the First Team ventured into the Southern Premier League, and the Second Team finding a home in the Hampshire League situated just below it. This change was short lived with both teams returning to the Thames Valley Cricket League the season after.
It was during the 2000’s that Cove Cricket Club started the journey of becoming the social hub that it is today. With our new state of the art pavilion and fantastic grounds, we became the perfect location for social events, charity days, benefit games and private hires. One particular event of note was the benefit 7-a-side tournament of former Cove Junior cricketer and then Hampshire and England off-spinner Shaun Udal.
Cove Cricket Club continued to grow on the field throughout the early Millennium. As time progressed, the Junior section began to form more formally and Cove Cricket Club continued to establish itself as a well-respected producer of fine cricketers, with many representing their County at various age-groups and genders. We briefly fielded an Academy side that promoted young people getting into Senior cricket as they began to graduate from the Junior ranks. Whilst the team isn’t in existence in the present day, its philosophy remains strong as we continue to develop home grown players that are the backbone of all of our senior sides.
2010, our 75th anniversary was the year for yet another historic milestone for Cove Cricket Club, with the launch of our Ladies section, spearheaded by our very own trailblazer of Women’s cricket in Hampshire, Natasha Marisa (née Raine). Throughout the decade our Women’s section went from strength to strength, with multiple league honours, and we proudly became one of the most respected teams in the County for Women’s cricket.
In 2011 the Men’s First Team created history of their own by being promoted from the Thames Valley Cricket League into the Home Counties Premier League. We were proud to remain in the Home Counties Premier League until 2015, when we were relegated on the final day of the season, in a very close-run encounter. Multiple runners up finishes in Thames Valley Division One and a large number of Aylward Cup wins closed out a decade of considerable growth, with a thriving Junior section, a very well-respected Women’s section and five Saturday teams enjoying cricket.
The Present Day
COVID-19 was the story of 2020, but in a year of so much uncertainty the cricket club was still able to thrive. As soon as the bar could be open, many members could be seen with their own deck chairs on the outfield, getting cold together and enjoying each other’s company after months apart. Success came back to Cove Cricket Club in the 2020 season with the Men’s First Team once again crowned Champions of Thames Valley Division One. The efforts of the committee and all members during the most difficult year since 1987 must be held in the highest regard, as it was a collective effort to ensure the club survived and then thrived.
In 2021/22 we saw the completion of many new projects around the club. The net facilities were refurbished after strong negotiations with the council and ESSO over the installation of a pipeline, the old scoreboard was knocked down alongside the groundsman's shed and a new state of the art scoreboard and equipment shed was erected.
For 2023 we have seen the completion of our brand-new net facility which has been long in the planning. As we look to the future, we will continue to ensure that Cove Cricket Club grows with and serves the needs of the community by providing enthusiasm, enjoyment, a safe social space and competitive sport for all levels.


The Church of the Madonna del Riposo stands on a road, active since the Faliscan Etruscan period (6th century BC).
The rock tombs and the remains of ancient settlements suggest that the territory next to the church has hosted human presence organized for many centuries. The same structure affects an area affected, since the Middle Ages, by monastic settlements. In fact, the remains of a wall intended to enclose, in ancient times, the convent spaces are noted on the site; the tuff ashlars, irregular in squaring and with minimal remains of mortar, can be traced back to the Middle Ages in shape and size.
Numerous information from the archives confirm the presence of the religious complex in the 16th century: belonging to the Chapter of the Cathedral of Gallese, it included the Church of the Madonna del Riposo, some rooms for convent use and land cultivated with gardens. On 2 April 1577 the site was donated to the religion of the least, founded by San Francesco di Paola, together with the houses, cisterns, caves and relevant "canepine". The conventual settlement bordered the public road and had a vineyard in the back; the current location is, topographically, the same and the word takes its name from the structure itself.
On 10 March 1578, Ambrogio Grazia di Gallese donated all his possessions to the religious of the Madonna del Riposo, with the commitment that the city magistracy would have to provide the complex of new religious in case the original friars had abandoned the structure. The current church was built in 1607 in place of the previous one, which must have been in the same area and belonged to the same monastic complex. The reconstruction had begun in 1605 and exactly on April 2, the day on which the bishop Andrea Longo had blessed the cross planted as a sign of sacredness on the place of construction. An inventory of the properties of the Madonna del Riposo, dated April 10, 1618, attests that this church possessed several plots of land, with different destinations (oak groves, olive groves, vineyards and pastures). During this period, three or four monks resided in the monastic structure, among whom two performed the function of confessors. The friars of San Francesco di Paola remained in the convent of Gallese until the time of Innocenzo X (1644 - 1655); when the monastic institution was suppressed in those years, the assets were united with the Episcopal Mass.
In 1776, during the visit of the bishop Francesco Maria Forlani, the particular veneration of the faithful for the sacred image of the Blessed Virgin Mary preserved in the church of the Madonna del Riposo is documented. The same interest in the sacred image appears evident in the visit of Bishop Fortunato Maria Ercolani in 1824, who adored the icon and ordered to retouch the background of the painting, placed on the main altar. The first half of the nineteenth century represents a very positive phase for the church of the Beata Vergine Maria del Riposo: between 1842 and 1845 it was restored, as appears from the reports of the respective episcopal visits. In 1851 the sacristy was also restructured but we note the absence of the painting of the main altar, object of particular devotion in previous years. The patron of the restoration of the church appears well documented, in 1863, in the person of Cardinal Paracciani Clarelli.
The church in this period was preserved and maintained in good condition by the diligence and care of the Ricci family who owned it; Mass was celebrated there several times a year and by the Cathedral Chapter it was officiated on the third day of the Rogations. In 1875, the Marquis Pietro Ricci, nephew of Cardinal Francesco Ricci, donated the bell to the church. A drawing from the state archive of Rome testifies to what the structure was like in the 19th century. An oral tradition indicates in a fire the cause of the partial destruction of the monastic sector. In the first half of the twentieth century the church and the annexed spaces, after a short period of possession by the Duke of Gallese, were owned by the Calzavara family, from which they were then purchased by the current owners.


Today I want to talk about what happening on our border with the US
The President of the United states signed an executive order to protect them possible unknown threats
First of all, I congratulate him on doing his Job. Unlike our illustrations leader who most right minded and sane people in Canada think he (that is Trudeau) seems hell bent on destroying Ours.
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Two versions of the same story But the bottom line is WHAT ARE THEY FLEEING FROM THE US FOR?
Manitoba town pleads for federal help with refugee influx
A small southern Manitoba town within sight of the U.S. border is pleading for federal help amid an influx of refugee claimants, including nearly two dozen this past weekend, who have endured the harsh prairie winter to cross into Canada.
Much more on this from at distorted view of CBC
In the dead of winter, a Muslim man with a backpack and a bike snuck across the U.S. border into Canada. This is his story.
‘Everything was hurting so bad’
The biting cold, the tired limbs, the feelings of despair — all those memories came flooding back to Habib Zahori as he read the story of two Ghanaian men who recently risked their lives to sneak into Canada.
They had trudged for hours through waist-deep snowfields in -18 C temperatures until they reached an unguarded border. Cold and disoriented, they managed to slip across, but it was several hours before they were able to flag down a truck driver, who called 911.
Both ended up losing fingers due to severe frostbite. According to one of the men, if it hadn’t been for that driver, “we would have died in that snow.”
Zahori knows that sense of desperation. Just over a year ago, he made a similarly treacherous winter journey through the woods and across the border — partly by foot, partly by bicycle.


We have built two schools in Pakistan including one in Lahore, the capital city of the Punjab region, and in Multan in the southern region of Punjab. These schools provide for students from Kindergarten through Grade 5 while utilizing our Shama technology. With secure, state of the art facilities, our schools are able to help students meet state and cultural mandated educational standards through a technological medium. This prepares students for the computer and technology focused world we live in today. NR Foundation provides need-based scholarships for students seeking educational opportunities, especially since many students attend far from their homes.


Hotel Front Maritim
Paseo García I Faria, 69-71,
Tel. +34 93 30 34 440
Hotel Front Maritim is a seafront hotel situated just around 6 minutes walking distance
from "Nova Mar Bella" Barcelona beach.
How to travel from the airport to the hotel
Via Taxi: From Barcelona International Airport (El Prat) to the city centre it will cost you around 40 Eur (2012 rates).
Via Train: The train arrives from the airport to Passeig de Gràcia, where you can take the metro, L4, yellow, until Selva de Mar Station. The hotel is about 6 minutes walking distance, along the street that goes down to the sea. The train runs every 30 minutes, and it takes about 25 minutes. From 6:00h to 23:00h. You can pay the ticket with a Metro Transportation Card, sold in the ticket machines in the same train station.
Via Bus: Barcelona's international Airport is 10 km out of the city. From every terminal of the airport, you can reach the city up to Plaza Catalunya by "Aerobus", running every day from 6:00h to 23:55h. The trip takes about 23 minutes. One way ticket will cost 5,75 Eur and round ticket 9,95 Eur (2012 rates).
Night bus: N 17. Airport-Plaza Catalunya (every 20 minutes) from 22.55h to 4:50am. From Plaza Catalunya, you have to walk 4 minutes up to the metro station of Passeig de Gràcia, Gran Vía / Passeig de Gràcia , take L4, yellow line, up to Selva de Mar Station. The hotel is about 6 minutes walking distance, in the street that goes down to the sea.


ice wines (mmmm...) and frozen water.
I love how the mist from the Falls forms the ice frosted trees in this shot.
Bundle up and check out the Falls this winter!
|On the bridge home to the USA, in the border/customs line.|
|Niagara Falls, USA observation deck over Falls.|
Nope, I have not been paid for this post. The photographs are incredible and we thoroughly enjoyed seeing the winter Niagara Falls on a freezing cold, blizzard coming in day.


You will find the Graduate School of Computational Engineering at Dolivostraße 15, 64293 Darmstadt / Germany (view Map of area):
Travelling by train
From Darmstadt main station take tram no. 3 (direction “Lichtenbergschule”) or the bus route K (direction “TU Lichtwiese”, platform 2, cf. map of bus platforms at main station) and leave at station “Kasinostraße”. Then turn left into Kasinostraße and again left into Julius-Reiber-Straße. Now, Dolivostraße is the first street on your right hand side. The Graduate School is located on your right with a parking lot in front, surrounded by trees (cf. figure below).
Travelling by plane
From the Rhine-Main-Airport (Frankfurt-Airport) a bus called “Airliner” brings you to Darmstadt main station directly. From the main station just follow the description above.
Travelling by car
Heading south on highway A5 you will reach Darmstadt approx. 40 km south of Frankfurt/ Main.
Once you are in Darmstadt, the graduate school is situated roughly between the main train station (Hauptbahnhof) and the city center (Stadtmitte).
Heading north along Dolivostraße, the graduate school is located on your right with a parking lot on front, surrounded by trees (click on map to enlarge).


- Portland, ME
Terlingua BBQ has been an established restaurant in Portland, Maine since 2014. In Late 2020 we have opened our 2.0 location on the hip Washington Ave/Munjoy Hill Neighborhood. We are thrilled to have a large capacity of outdoor dining spaces and components to this space that create a safe hub for locals and visitors! In addition, we have a thriving grab n' go market where we sell our smoked meats, produce, beers & wines, local delicacies and authentic dry goods and gifts.
We have been so grateful by the outpouring of support from our community. In this foundational winter we are proud to have a versatile amount of Kitchen based positions to consider and learn more about!
We are currently seeking out motivated, proactive chefs at various levels of experiences to join our team!
There is a significant amount of opportunity for growth here.
We are an equal opportunity employer and offer competitive wages.


The evolution of the conventional wind turbine is a great illustration of where we want to go: high in the sky.
At higher altitudes (200 meter and above) the average wind speeds are higher and more consistent. The power that can be extracted from the wind grows cubically with the wind speed, making higher altitudes a desirable choice as location for wind energy generators. Due to both higher wind speeds and its consistency, capacity factors can be up to 50% higher than at conventional wind turbine heights.
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Colette Hebert is a thirteenth year Music Educator in the Westchester Schools. She has directed choirs from Westchester County, New York City and Central New York. Colette has led international choir festivals in Austria, Germany, Australia, Hawaii and in New York City. Her Bachelor and Master degrees in Music Education and Music Industry are from Syracuse University. She is currently in the graduate program at Columbia University. Colette has studied with faculty at the Van Cliburn Piano Institute in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas and at the Eastman Piano Institute in Rochester, New York. She published her first book, “30 Countries in 30 Years,” which is available at Barnes & Noble. She is also the Founder and President of The DAR Project, a 501(c)3 non-profit based in Tanzania, East Africa.


Jump to bottom to read the Fuel Study conducted by the Family Motor Coach Association & very funny travel log from a customer on the third tour 2013
The 2016 Tours were exceptional.
The first tour saw plenty of bears and, of course, numerous cubs. Also, one lynx was seen, not to exclude all the others: moose, caribou, elk, to name a few. The marine mammals were all represented too. The weather started off warm, and spring came in fast. The flowers were in bloom within days. All the tours and attractions were up and running, even the Yukon spring breakup came before we arrived. The luxury of using the George Black ferry was appreciated. Even Mount McKinley showed its face one afternoon. The King Salmon Derby was going on in Anchorage and someone in our group caught a 40lb Halibut. Many photos and shared filets for all. With only two days of rain, less bugs and 22 hours of sunlight, the first tour is always a hit.
The second tour started warmish. The baby animals were adolescents. The Salmon were running up every creek and stream. Of course, the bears were right in the middle of the fight, big and fat. The Fireweed and all the arctic flowers were in full bloom, carpeting the whole countryside. We found gold while panning on Bonanza Creek in Dawson. Fairbanks tours were great. Just about everyone went on all tours and had a great time. No accidents, two flat tires (we repaired them on the road with our handy tire repair kit). Mount McKinley was showing from top to bottom with a full moon in the background (a real Kodak moment). Plus, we saw the "Northern Lights" almost every night the last two weeks of the tour. Alaska State Fair was fun. Near the end of the trip we could tell Fall was in the air. The short and fast Summer had come to an end. As we drove back down the ALCAN, every tree and bush had turned gold. It would be a sad occasion normally, but we know we are going back again next year. I can’t wait for next Summer and all the new friends and adventures it will bring.
We keep our caravans down to 18-22 rigs so we can see and do more. Unfortunately, there is limited space. I hope to see you on the tour, so make your reservations now. (Good Sam, FMCA and AARP, when signing up, don’t forget to ask for your free vest.)
August 9, 2013
BC in glacier country. A Sarah Palin coffee mug was ours for coming the furthest to join the group. Yippie!
Our caravan leader, bearded professor, Spike, was in his element during the first of three orientations. Geologic history, Gitxsan, First People history (don’t call them Indians or Native People in Canada), VHF Radio explanation (we communicate in our vehicles with these devices), ¼ inch of daily tour information.
Spike’s lecture on Coping made the most impression. Why didn’t I hear this earlier in the week when we were on a steep, glaciated mountain dirt road with gullies on both sides! Like any good teacher covering bases, Spike modeled the proper coping procedure we should use: Camper, “Help, there is a G.D. leak in my rig!” Spike “Not coping too well this morning, are you” Better way, according to Spike, speak first to Jim (tail gunner/ volunteer assistant) “There seems to be water leaking in my rig. Please put me on Roger’s list.”(Roger is our resident mechanic).
Ok, instead of screeching, “Wayne, I can’t take this anymore. Are you trying to kill us!” I should say, “Wayne, dear, I fear we are going off the road into the brink.” Easier to be nice to strangers than spouses.
Always an encounter to keep things in perspective. Just met a lady from Virginia, a psychologist, who lost her husband a year ago after being a caregiver for a long time. So how does she cope? She bought a trailer. She and her girlfriend took off for adventure.
First tour – We caravan in our tow vehicles or trucks to totem central in First People’s town of Kispiox. Do you know why authentic totem poles are bare
part way up? It is an artistic devise to draw the eye to the top, where there will be special carving. We expect to be full esoteric info.!
Second orientation meeting – The Bear Lecture among other important things:
80 % of bear population is in Alaska. Next we head to Hyder, Alaska, famed for its congregation of bears catching spawning salmon. Although there was a bear trap in Jasper and signs everywhere warning, “Watch for bears”, so far we have only seen one black bear by the highway surrounded by curious travelers
If we ever do meet a bear, we will be prepared with this information when panic sets in:
· Don’t get between a bear and its food stash or its cubs.
· Make noise, sing or carry jingle bells, so Mr Bear will not be surprised.
· Make yourself as tall as possible. Sure!
· Never run
· Back away. Don’t scream or panic.
And if ever one is touched by a bear, check to see if it is a grizzly or a black bear
If grizzly, drop into a fetal position. Hopefully Mr. Grizzly will decide you are not a threat and only cuff you a little. If black bear, do not drop, he will think of you as prey. Grab a stick, shout, and slap at that bear. He will decide you are not worth it and retreat. Oh, we caravaners love this bear talk. Only one of Spike’s guests ever had a close and personal encounter with a grizzly at Hyder and she froze. The bear went on by.
August 11, Hyder, Alaska, Bears and Bear Man.
Off to Hyder - Linda off to see the bears. Wayne, bears, yes, and banking. Need to do a little banking. Googled Hyder - - population 80. Well, so much for banking.
At the elevated wooded walkway in Hyder’s National Park’s Wilderness Center, there are bears, big brown grizzlies, roaming the creek, snatching spawning salmon. We see more bears, smaller black ones, in natural habitat, at the dump, or by the post office, or by the car while Wayne sits waiting for Linda, who is looking for bears elsewhere.
We caravan with trucks and cars forty-five miles on a dirt and gravel road up the mountains through mining country, passing downward speeding double trucks loaded with gold ore, $500,000 truck load. (Wayne always thought gold came from the first counter at Costco at Xmas.)
The summit – the parking lot, size 200 X 200 ft., looks down, across, and up the crevassed Salmon Glacier with its blue translucent tinges.
Dirty pup tent, old car, small, portable table with postcards and DVD glacier displays, only fixed structure, a public outhouse. Bear Man, Linda pictured a heavily bearded mountain man. On the edge of the cliff, a short, lean, mildly grizzled, jeans and plaid shirt clad, seventy-seven year old guy – Meet “Bear Man”. More like a brown PG&E type worker, thought Wayne. Mosquitoes buzzed weirdly around his baseball hat. For 16 summers he has lived alone beside the summit parking lot of this glacier. He hikes down steer walls, over and under sixty foot glacier caverns. Here’s part of his story:
Real sphincter tightness when you hear a cracking above you. People hike ONCE with me. They don’t like that you have to crawl up this steep cliff to get back to parking lot.
This is the greatest day of my life. Just experienced the big plug break loose. That enabled glacier water to flow down to the river with 100 X 100 ft. blue ice chunks. About time to amble back to my family in New Brunswick.
Bear Man used to lecture at schools back home.
In response to Wayne’s brilliant question, “With all these beautiful mountains and glaciers, where are all the other hikers?” “Well son, people don’t much like to hike where there are grizzlies.”
Bears, you should hear Bear Man’s other stories, particularly the one about his defensive curling into fetal position during bear attack.
Our own caravan’s local color: Four Floridian couples and three Texans, a sprinkling of Mid Westerners, Tennesseans, Arkansans, and Coloradans (Is that right?). We are the only Californians. Wayne is colorful, but I think the Texans and Floridians have him beat.
The Texans are nice, outgoing. Couple #1, the Tines: Judy, Texan country club dress, Chuck, ironed Levis with a crease; both have smart black cowboy hats with silver bands. Wayne’s idea of formality: small coffee stains are okay. Sometime ago Judy fell off a dam wall and broke her back, so she walks with a red designer cane. She is upbeat, goes with the flow even up the Chillkoot trail. Tines’ description of their first date - hunting. Judy drops a deer with one shot at 250 yards. Chuck, “Now what?” Judy, “Hang it from that tree over there and you can filet it.”
Chuck, “Dear, you shoot it, but you can’t clean it?” Judy, “We always have people to do that.”
Texans #2, from Corpus Christie Beach - Doug, retired contractor of large homes, his second wife, Connie, slightly younger, pretty platinum Marilyn Monroe type. Yes, she has them.
Out there friendly, Connie, was raised as a daughter of missionary parents on Chinle Reservation, married at a young age to an American Indian, had 6 children from this marriage, stayed single until they were raised. Presently, she is trying to sell their beach front home. “He is always downstairs somewhere and I’m upstairs. I am tired of living separate lives in this big house. I want to go full time so we can spend more time together.” Spunky gal, at our first Sunday prayer group, Connie sang acapella (spelling, can’t find it?) Yes, our leader Spike holds a Sunday service when we are far afield of churches. Spike’s first sermon, Coping. Linda took that one to heart. Second sermon, Thankfulness. Oh, yes.
Relating the previous Texan stories to Peter, visiting German architect on RV staff, he replied, “First time in Texas I went to a bar/restaurant; I said to my wife, oh, God, we interrupted a costume party”. Wife, “No, dear, this is normal Texan get up.”
Onward to Skagway and Dawson City, Yukon Territory
Skagway, Alaska, our caravan riffraff met the “Boat People”, cruise ship tourists, so named by our caravan leader, Spike. He handed out disinfectant so we wouldn’t catch colds from the hordes of people on the streets. Our RV’s shared the docks with cruise ships at a harbor with unbelievable glacier views.
A little cultural education Klondike style: Linda in Skagway bookstore, Wayne dragged her down the street past five or six jewelry stores into the Red Onion Saloon, a bar and standard restaurant. End of room, high above the crowd, twelve wide stairs, the Brothel Entrance. A scantily clad hostess entreated us to tour the infamous upstairs. Tickets purchased, Linda hunkered down behind the other ticket holders so nobody from California, particularly former students would see her. Brothel’s business model was unique. On the bar sat a selection of porcelain dolls. These were models of “Ladies of Negotiable Affection”. Customer made a selection and the doll was laid horizontally on the bar. Proceeding upstairs, client paid $5.00 for 15 minutes with the lady. Our tourist ladies gasped at this statement. In each room was a “money hole” where the Klondiker sent his gold dust via copper tubing to the bartender below. The bartender, in a timely, fashion, returned the corresponding doll to a vertical position. Ready for another go! Another tidbit: Thin ladies were considered unhealthy (wasting sickness). The fuller the woman, the greater the fee, the ladies were weighed! This desire for added bulk led to heavy gowns with metal sewed into hems. The phrase, “worth their weight in gold” was born. You can’t get this on PBS.
Climbed a quarter of a mile of the steep Chilkoot Trail, boarded a catamaran to visit Juneau, Mendenhall Glacier & its hungry BEARS, took a dog sled, stayed in Yukon’s biggest city, Whitehorse, heard No. 1 rated Iditarod musher, Michelle Phillips, became one of her sponsors – enough experiences to write a book!
Onto our favorite place, remote Dawson City, Yukon Territory- its permafrost tilted wooden buildings sat beside dirt like roads. The town had real dirt roads until a few yrs. ago when roads were paved with dirt like stain material imported from France. Really! Still there was plenty of real dirt, enough so this town felt authentic. Poetry readings of famed local poet, Robert Service, (full hour, extemporaneous), a tour of Jack London’s reconstructed cabin, Wayne loved Dawson’s colorful features, but not as much as brothel tour.
Fifteen miles up a gravel road along Dawson’s Bonanza Creek, site of original Klondike gold strike, we panned for gold and found many heavy flecks along with garnets & agates! When we panned, our findings were often classified, “Well, it looks like gold to me!” Panning results, not living up to rich expectations, was improved when Wayne exchanged pan for American Express card and bought Linda a nice, petite, gold nugget, a memory. Active claims on both sides of Bonanza Road came with the warning, DO NOT TRESPASS. It was unbelievable how many active mining concerns and heavy machinery were still operating. Canadian gov’t bought one claim so tourists and its citizens could try gold panning in this historic spot. Government’s rule was pan no more than twice a year. No Canadian official was ever there that we saw. Honor system in play, I guess. THIS WAS NOT DISNEYLAND.
One advantage of this tour, Spike, with his twenty years’ experience and running radio commentary, took us where no other RV tours usually go. From Dawson to Tok, it’s one hundred and eighty seven miles. Six-thirty in the morning, twenty-five rigs poised on the dirt banks of the rushing, mist shrouded Yukon River, ready to cross on a single flatbed ferry, which carried just two rigs per trip. Then up the hill to the famed “Top of the World Highway”
In the U.S. we build highways in valleys; in Canada they build on the top of mountains. A winding road of dirt and gravel with many construction stop. Alaska and Yukon have two seasons, Winter One, Construction Two. We drove only 25-30 MPH.
Encounter with clusters of caribou hunters (30,000 out there), with tents, rifles, and ATV’s, hunters camped along the road awaiting start of hunting season. Rolling along the highway with its unlimited panoramas, we looked down to a creek, spied a bloody tarp with a caribou head and a lucky hunter dressing the kill. Not exactly Safeway. Folks here still depend on freezers full of game and fish. Indian joke: What do you call vegetarian Indian? Poor shot!
Stopped in Chicken (Yes, that is the town, so named when the founder couldn’t spell Ptarmigan, the chicken like Alaska State bird), one of the coldest spots in North American, minus 70 degrees in winter. How cold was it along this highway? It closed this year in September just after we left. Prior to 1949 sled dog was the only means of access to the area in winter.
No ordinary guide in Chicken. Former (36 yrs. ago) Head of Education flew in his plane over our waiting heads to give us a tour of the abandoned, historic town of Chicken. This delightful gentleman originally got his job serving 38,000 square miles because he could fly a plane. Chicken was a highlight for Linda. She loved visiting the one room school house and bedroom annex of Tisha, biography’s name and the Indian name for teacher. Tisha was a young, naive teacher, who in 1929, went from Oregon to teach in the bush. Her story, harrowing, heartwarming, came to life.
Believe us, this was another world! In Tok, celebrated our “survival” of the Top of the World Highway with a pancake toss, one of the games natives of Alaska dream up during winter cabin fever and then reevaluate during the spring. No one in our group under Spike’s and mechanic Roger’s watch had serious RV problems, broken suspensions, cracked windshields, or rig fires. More common than not! Hurrah! Not to minimize trouble, one of our caravan friends was delayed due to surgery for a broken arm. They had a tire blow out and a terrible rig fire. Thankfully, they escaped, but lost their fifth wheel.
Okay, most famous bar game, the Dawson Toe – In the news recently - Google it! Similar game, they wouldn’t give Wayne the name, involved dog testicles. Don’t Google.
Winter lottery game for the folks during river ice “Break-Up”: A tripod of tree limbs is placed on the ice. The time and date when it falls over indicates break-up day. In a small Yukon village, Nitichka, (sp.) we participated in town’s lottery by predicting a late June break-up. Getting tired of Schwab not having the results we want!
“Well, pilgrims,” as John Wayne frequently said, “Let’s head’em out!” On to Denali and finally Homer, the most western end of continental U.S. Key West, Florida, to Homer, Alaska, a nice little drive.
Final Alaskan Trekker Tales – Denali, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Homer, and Home
Denali - Biting wind swept through our RV park. Rigs, jammed behind tourist storefronts, the last commercial facade before entering the national park. Brilliant red moss and scarlet fireweed blanketed endless tundra. From our little green tourist bus, we craned to catch specks on steep mountainsides, a momma bear with two cubs, Dall sheep, and a few caribou. Teeming with wildlife? Not exactly! Finally, a moose foraged close by. Mt. McKinley was somewhere in the clouds.
Fairbanks – a gritty town - Great museum at University of Alaska, mix of natural history, geology, Alaskan art in a contemporary building atop a hill overlooking a vast countryside. We took a memorable Sternwheeler ride past the home of Iditarod’s Susan Butcher onto a stop at replica of a Native Alaskan Village. Reminiscent of Disneyland, it was way too pretty to be authentic. Never-the-less we loved it, especially the charming Native Alaskan college guides and the caribou herd that galloped out on command as the boat approached.
Further south, Anchorage - Now this was the real thing, the Alaskan Fur Exchange. Piled and hung was every kind of animal fur you can imagine. Some critters’ heads and feet were off; most stared with teeth grinning and claws sharpened. All were for sale. Visited a knife shop nearby, avoided special locked cases of “weapons for military and police” Didn’t want to know! Sea planes docked everywhere. Number of pilots licenses in Alaska 1/7or 1/17? A lot!
It was raining in the rain forest, as we rode through a local Anchorage
park. Linda needed to see an urban moose.
“Drive slow. You are driving too fast. Can’t see into the woods. Slower! You are doing better. Are you watching your side? You are stopped. You can’t stop HERE!”
“Linda, a rather large moose is standing by the front left fender”.
“Oh!” Click, Click, Click, Click.
At the southernmost tip of the Kenai Peninsula on a little spit of land was the City of Homer. In Homer’s mud and water, Wayne loved wearing his knee high boots. Berthed in the harbor were ships from “World’s Most Dangerous Catch”. Big, dark, and dirty, they would fit well in a Stephen King novel. Here was the world’s best halibut fishing and also a lot of eagles. Picture our little 9 lb. Shih Tsu running free on Homer’s 35 foot tidal plane and Linda, scrabbling and screaming, as she spied eagles perched on a tree trunk beached on the sand. Meanwhile, Wayne couldn’t pass up a day of fishing. “Lots of big halibut here,” thought Wayne. Prior to his trip, Linda handed him a paper with names and addresses to send the extra frozen catch. The result: nice day, but how do you split up 5 lb. halibut among three recipients? Our tiny freezer nicely accommodated his catch.
Brave cold and possibly choppy waters, not Linda! She and four other gals took off for a Russian village for Samovar tea. Thirty miles down an obscure road, we came to the onion domed church of Nikolaevsk. Among nondescript, one-story track homes of the village, was the combination house, café, B. &B., and gift shop of Nina Fefelov. From the moment we stepped into Madam Nina’s “Cafe/Living room”, we seventy year olds were transported back to being chatty school girls. “No talking while I tell my story and pour tea. If you like photos with ME, then you must dress up like proper Russian folk.” And so we did. With Russian fur hats and head scarves, colorful skirts and shirts, we giggled through photo taking. Amid floor to ceiling relics and gift items, we carefully ate borsch, piroshki, dessert, and sipped local Russian red fire weed tea. Madam Nina, you found your calling – civilizing tourists.
Kenai - another great fishing opportunity, salmon this time. Six thirty on a dark and FRIGID morning on the misty Kenai River, reluctantly, Linda headed out with Wayne and our fishing guide. “We won’t catch much today. Recent storms churned up the waters,” apologized our guide, Mark. “Great, here we go again,” thought Wayne. Three hours later, Linda freezing and huddled over her iPhone, texted to distract from the cold. (Jeans, long underwear, a sweater, sweatshirt, and jacket didn’t cut it) Result: one beautiful 10 lb. silver salmon. Wayne felt badly until he heard no one else caught anything that day. Again our freezer was full! Mark, warmly dressed in oil cloth, was young, big, all shoulders. Aren’t they all! He had three different boats for three different water ways. He and his wife camp out when hunting and fishing on the tundra. His interest (Wayne always asked what people did for fun.) was bow hunting where one had to get within 45 yards to shoot. Hunting and fishing were not hobbies here. They were subsistence goals. This young man had three 4’X 8’ freezers full of fish, venison, caribou, and bear. He never bought any protein.
Done! Homeward! “Linda, do you realize where our guy, Spike, left us? THREE THOUSAND AND THREE HUNDRED UNESCORTED MILES from home! Stocked with extra tires, hoses, filters, flares, Wayne had no idea what to do with any of them. He previously relied on American Express, AAA, Good Sam, a handful of twenty dollar bills, and Linda showing a little cleavage in a pinch. Isolation descended. No people, no cars, no towns, no cellphones. Every fifty miles was a small paramedic truck parked in the forest. Off we went over roads buckled with permafrost. It was like riding on the sloped back of an elephant while trying stay in the middle. All the while, Linda shouted, “Fissure on the right! Watch out, pot hole on the left! That was a big one! Didn’t you see that? Truck coming, slow down; a rock will break the windshield!”
Fortunately, from Spike, we learned the trick to driving Alaskan highways: Drive forty miles an hour or risk a broken suspension and other calamities; all the better to see hills of yellow aspen, dark spruce flecked with snow, and white crested mountains.
Only 3,150 miles to go of endless terrain - There was the Yukon border. Down a hill in darkness in the middle of nowhere was the White River RV Park. Check- in included the usual stuffed grizzly and wolf greeting us at the door. The proprietor was an attractive, smiling, single, Irish lady who homeschooled her son in this isolated place. Her son had just left for U. B.C Vancouver to major in physics. In Canada no credit given for race or socio/economic circumstances – Take the test, get grade, that’s it. At least that is how it used to be.
After a very cold night, both propane tanks were empty. “Holy smoke!” “What is it?” “Come out here.” “We camped at the foot of a glacier.” Mountains glistened in the sun as circling clouds parted on a magnificent panorama.
Wayne doesn’t take photos. Linda does. It was her turn to drive. Picture a short lady on two pillows driving the truck and rig one-handed, right hand wavering over the dash and snapping essential pictures. Wayne, both eyes closed, teeth clenched, experienced a small taste of religion as truck and rig fish tailed down the road.
Road construction with time for conversation: Cute, blond, bundled up, surfer type, looked all of sixteen years old, waved a flag. STOP.
“What do you do for fun?” Wayne asked his perpetual question.
“After my 12 hour work days on construction, I hunt, hike and fish,” answered the gal with the $10,000 orthodontic smile.
“You hunt!” quipped Wayne. (Sexist, oh, oh)
“I’m ALASKAN, you know. We all hunt!”
“What do you hunt?”
“Mostly small animals, recently my brother took me out to get my first caribou.”
“Well- - -.”
“He took MY shot! Showing off to his new girlfriend, my brother took MY SHOT. Going out again for caribou without him, nobody takes MY SHOT! Road’s clear. You can go now.”
Rolling through beautiful scenery, we finally hit West Vancouver in an RV park at the base of northern end of Lion’s Gate Bridge. A five minute walk on a bridge over the rushing Capiliano River, we watched with envy men and women catching 10-20 lb. salmon.
Wayne mused, ”Think I would like to rent a rod and go down there.”
Smiling neighbor, a white spectator, answered, “No, you won’t.”
“Fishing here is only for First Nation People. Sorry, pal.”
Raining like heck. No place on the street or in a parking garage for a truck as tall as ours. Only small vehicles encouraged in Vancouver. So we slogged a mile + to a fish and chips shop. On the way we stopped at snappy furniture store for small spaces. We bought some imported furniture for Sea Ranch. Deciding to save costs, we stuffed four boxed chairs and a glass coffee table into the rig and truck. We headed south. Imagine. Pause. The Beverly Hillbillies with small, dirt encrusted, dented and damaged rig arriving stateside.
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) article on the rising gas costs and RV travel
Study: Motorhome trips cost less
Motorhome owners enjoy the advantages of traveling in a vehicle equipped with all the comforts of home ...
Avoiding airport lines and luggage restrictions. Having the flexibility to go where they want, when they want. Not having to pack and unpack their belongings in hotels or meet hotel check-in and check-out times.
Now, they can also bask in the glow of reports that RV travel costs less than other modes of travel such as car, train and plane.
Despite this summer’s record-high gas prices, RV trips remain the least expensive type of vacation, according to the results of a new study comparing vacation costs.
PKF Consulting, an internationally recognized consulting firm with expertise in travel and tourism, concluded that “typical RV family vacations are on average 26 to 74 percent less expensive than other types of vacations studied.”
For example, the study showed that a family of four traveling by type C motorhome from Washington, D.C., to Dennis Port, Mass., for 10 days would save $974, or 34 percent, over going by car.
PKF analyzed major costs that would be incurred by families taking nine different types of vacations to popular travel destinations such as the Grand Canyon; Orlando, Fla.; Cape Cod; Napa, Calif.; and Alaska.
PKF selected three types of RVs typically used by families for vacation purposes, including the type C motorhome.
“In all cases, RV trips were more economical than other vacations analyzed, regardless of trip duration, distance or region of the country,” said Kannan Sankaran, PKF’s lead researched for the study. “Even if fuel prices were to rise by up to 50 percent, our data show that each RV vacation would still be significantly less expensive.”
Vacations using a personal car, staying in hotels and eating in restaurants — the least expensive of the non-travel options — were found to be 36 percent more costly on average than going by RV.
The study showed, for example, that a family of four traveling by type C motorhome from Washington, D.C., to Dennis Port, Mass., for 10 days would save $974, or 34 percent, over going by car.
On a trip from Atlanta to Orlando for the week, a family of four would save $1,658, or 53 percent, by traveling in their motorhome and staying in campgrounds averaging $27 per night, instead of flying, renting a car, or staying in hotels averaging $125 per night and eating in restaurants.
Shorter getaways also were found to be more economical by RV. A family taking a three-day motorhome trip from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Lancaster, Pa., would save $1,049 – or 62 percent.
“While fuel costs are a component of the overall vacation costs,” Kannan said, “fluctuations in fuel prices aren’t significant enough to affect a family’s decision of whether or not to take RV trips over other types of vacations.”
In addition to major expenditures required from the start to finish of each vacation, PKF factored in an estimated cost of ownership of the RVs analyzed. Research included documenting average ownership periods, residual values, annual days of use, insurance and applicable IRS interest deductions for second-home mortgages.


UAE is the number one country in terms of economic growth in the Middle East region. In the UAE, Dubai is a city which is continuously gaining popularity as an international business centre. Let’s list out some important factors which make Dubai an attractive location to start a business for entrepreneurs all around the world.
Being near to Asia, Africa, as well as Europe, Dubai has become a favourite location to start a business. Dubai’s proximity to Asian giants like China and India makes it a strategic business location.
- Stable political and social atmosphere
Since the country’s inception in 1971, the UAE has shown political stability, which has accelerated the country’s development. Apart from that, Dubai has been widely viewed as one of the most secure, prosperous, vibrant, as well as inclusive cities in the world. Various studies have shown that Dubai is a city with a high quality of life index, revealing Dubai’s peaceful social atmosphere.
- Availability of free zones and lenient tax regulations
Though having some restrictions in business operations, Dubai gives the provision of 100% business ownership to foreign investors through regions called ‘Free Zones’. In Dubai, every company is tax- free, irrespective of being located in mainland or free zone.
- Growing economy and investment-friendly policies
Dubai is a leading city in economic growth in the entire Middle East. Today, Dubai has been diversified away from the Oil industry to areas like Tourism, Transportation, Logistics and Trade, making it a stable economy. To be added, Dubai’s Department of Economic Development (DED) churn out policies and provides every support to maintain a favourable atmosphere for local as well as foreign investments.
- Most modern Infrastructure
Be it road, port, or airport, Dubai’s transportation as well as telecommunication networks are considered to be among the best in the world. Dubai government puts more focus and invest heavily in infrastructure development, especially after finalising Dubai as the host city for World Expo 2020.
- Availability of quality human resources
Majority of Dubai’s population are expats from foreign countries. Being a growing economy with liberal labour rules, Dubai attracts numerous professionally qualified and expert human resources from other countries. Now, the UAE government has started to extensively train the local Emirati population to be skilled for employment.
- Strong legal system
Dubai was one among the first place in Emirates which allowed foreign ownership of properties and stocks. The UAE’s legal system is continuously updated with newer policies, regulations, and incentives to attract foreign investments. Being a member of various international establishments to protect intellectual property, UAE’s intellectual property laws are strong and compliant to international standards.
But, irrespective of all these advantages, UAE’s strict regulations make the process of setting up a business in Dubai a tedious procedure. So, it is always advisable to take help from an expert business set up partner who is equipped with thorough knowledge about the UAE’s legal and procedural regulations as well as the country’s culture, if you want to start your business in Dubai.


The sea is one of the most beautiful and mysterious places in the world. Whenever I’m at the beach, I always find myself staring into the vast, blue world that stretches out into the horizon. It may sound strange, but more often than not, I prefer sitting in the sand and listening to the waves rather than going for a swim. The sea is one of those places where I feel completely at peace, content to watch the world go by.
This feeling of respite when looking at the sea is not a new thing for me as I get older. It has been a consistent feeling throughout my life, and I never get tired of it. I never form a new perspective because the current lens that I have is already perfect. The sea always has that mysterious, spiritual effect on me. I don’t know why that is, and I may never know why. However, that is a good thing for me. There are some mysteries in life that we will never discover, and I have accepted that. Maybe the peaceful charm of the sea persists throughout history precisely because we never know much about it.
I am speaking purely from a personal perspective. I know that each of us has our perspective about the sea. Fishermen and sailors might love the sea more than I do, but they may view it more as a source of livelihood; whereas, for me, I look at the sea as a way to relax, to clear my thoughts.
I sometimes think about why I find the sea so beautiful. In its essence, it is just a huge body of water that moves in its own direction, unencumbered by time. But every time I visit the shoreline, I always feel the same amount of mysteriousness and awe that I have already felt when I was a child. The blue hue of the sea…it never fails to captivate me.
Many of the stories I have written have been inspired by the sea. I don’t mean that most of my stories are nautically related. Instead, when I look at the waves, I undergo some sort of trance and a new story is slowly forming itself in my mind. This is another reason why I find the sea so mysterious. It has the power to spark my imagination. Thoughts, ideas, and stories that I have never thought about before become easily apparent in my mind. It almost feels like they were buried deep in my subconscious all along. It is an astonishing feeling.
The mysterious beauty of the sea also has a different effect on me depending on the time of day. If I visit the beach in the morning, I feel like the most positive person in the world. The morning breeze, the pale blue color of the sea, and the gentle sound of the waves fill me with so much hope and promise for the future. I feel as if I can do anything and be anything that I want.
Looking at the sea during sunset, a feeling of wonder and awe for nature rises inside me. I feel very appreciative of the earth we live on. The golden hues of the sun, bringing colors to the sky, land, and sea, turn nature into something heavenly. At that moment, I keep on realizing the same thing throughout my life: that the world is beautiful, and one of the greatest joys in life is in appreciating that beauty.
At night, when I cannot see beyond the shoreline except when the moonlight is bright, I feel somber and reflective of my life, the experiences that I have undergone, and the choices I made. I think this mood happens because of the pervading darkness that surrounds me on the shoreline, accompanied by a chilly wind. Nevertheless, I can still hear the waves, even though I cannot clearly see them. That calming feeling of the water splashing on the sands, it helps me realize that no matter how dark my surrounding gets, the world still revolves around and life moves on.
Looking back at all my experiences with the sea, the mysterious feeling it consistently conjures on me is because that I haven’t been spending that much time beside it. I don’t live by the shoreline so I only visit the beaches rarely. Maybe if I spend more time beside the sea, my perspective will evolve; or maybe it’s because of this rarity that the sea always puts me in a trance whenever I visit it. I must visit more often because I am excited to learn more.
What about you, dear reader, besides the common vacation activities, what kinds of feelings arise when you visit the sea?


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The geographic area known as Jacksonville Beach is the largest town center in the Beaches community, which extends from the mouth of the St. Johns River south along the Atlantic Ocean into the northern area of St. Johns County. At the heart of the Beaches is Jacksonville’s Main Beach. Located at the intersection of U.S. Route 90 and State Road A1A, here the SeaWalk Pavilion provides oceanfront seating for concerts, outdoor movies and many family-oriented events including the Community First SeaWalk Music Festival, the Salt Life Fest, Springing in the Blues and the Great Atlantic Country Music Fest.
If you live at the beach and your air conditioner or heat pump stops working, call Donovan Heat & Air at (904) 241-3785 to schedule an appointment. With offices conveniently located just five blocks south of Beach Blvd on 3rd Street, we provide prompt service for all major brands of heating, air conditioning and ventilation equipment. We are dedicated to providing total customer satisfaction with exceptional customer service, expertly completed heating and air conditioner repairs, as well as the installation of a suitable replacement unit or the latest technologies for improved energy-efficiency.


Sometime around 1630 BC, the wrath of the gods gave birth to a mesmerizing crescent moon-shaped piece of land embraced by the endless blue of the Aegean, 120 miles southwest of mainland Greece.
The irony is that it was a catastrophic eruption that created one of the planet’s most coveted horizons, dominated by the figure of seductive volcano.
Every year, its inhabited caldera attracts more than a million travelers, who seek the thrill of an encounter with this exquisite wilderness.
A blend of Greek drama, legends, fire, wind and light fascinates spellbound visitors who seek romance and once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Nature’s extravaganza is matched with the sophisticated hospitality of six suites perched on the caldera offering luxurious comforts, less than a few minutes’ walk from Fira, the island’s bustling capital.


Pakbia Island Destination Marriage Packages
There are many islands in Thailand, so many that they can cover all tastes. Pakbia Island, an uninhabited island that gives us everything what you can desire for spent a few hours. It's so small which may be covered with the eye and only takes 10 minutes to cross it from East to West. However, it has many points inaccessible or difficult to access, an high rocky hill, a beautiful small bay closed by a limestone which looks a stone mushroon, a sandbar, two beaches very different each one, starting with the water temperature. All this in no more than a quarter of a square mile at most. Oh, also has an impenetrable jungle.
Pakbia Island is aligned perpendicular to another island of similar features, but something larger: its neighbor, Rai Island.
Both islands are separated by a narrow channel of 115 meters long. However, the only beach in Koh Rai has a large sand spit that extends towards the North beach of Ko Phak. At low tide, it's possible to go from one island to another without swimming more than 60 meters. The water color is a intense emerald green here. The water entering by the channel is cooler than the very warm that runs along the North beach of Ko Phak. This makes the bath be very nice here, and to do it between two rocky islands, with lush vegetation, separated by a narrow channel is an experience that impacts our senses.
The North beach of Ko Pha is 260 meters long, as much as the whole island by this side, including the resting that connects to a small rock formation west. However it's very narrow, about two or three meters, because an insurmountable cliff drops steeply over that beach. In contrast, in the restinga, the greatest width is about 50 meters even in high tide.
Here are what you could do in : Pakbia Island Destination Weddings :
Thai Wedding Packages : Thai Wedding Ceremony is the beautiful and meaningful ceremony according to Thai people culture open all religious all visitor from world wide to touch the good feeling and impressing with our Thai culture.
Western Non Religious Style : Not only your mother home town can possible doing Western Wedding Ceremony but Thailand can also make your dream wedding come true by the beautiful venue set up with lots of flower on it as well.
Buddhist Blessing Ceremony : Secluded beach will be your Blessing Ceremony located for your blessing day to touch the target of good luck good love and good life after participate in this Blessing Ceremony by Monk.
Protestant Marriage Package : A Protestant Wedding differs from other religions in that it is a worship service in which, the will of God is served and Lordship of Jesus is proclaimed. The wedding guests take part in the wedding, by sharing in songs, Christian readings in responses to the bride and grooms exchanging of vows, the couple may share in communion during the wedding.


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- Don’t miss your likelihood to study extra from her articles.
- Once you head to your date, you possibly can cease worrying about not having enough things to speak about.
- It additionally serves because the central hub to go within the highlands of western Panama.
- Sincere emotions and real affection might be your benefits within the eyes of those beautiful women.
- I know lots dwelling on their own, but it’s very common right here to share a home along with your mother and father.
- Panamanian women are an excellent alternative to select as brides.
What’s extra, they know how to be committed and dedicated to their beloved ones. If you’re into such girls as girls from Panama, don’t lose your probability to know more about them. The IDB Cultural Center is proud to host this exhibit honoring the Republic of Panama, host country of the IDB Annual Meeting, which will take place from March 14¿20, 2013. The exhibition highlights the history of modern and modern artwork by Panamanian girls and will embody paintings, pictures, sculptures, and video artwork from the 1920s to the current. Their interpretations also show the position of girls in Panamanian society, and their views of themselves via their own and others¿ eyes. And unfortunately, Panamanian men aren’t know for being loyal to their girls. I know individuals in the States and in other nations cheat on their spouses, but I by no means heard about it there the greatest way I do right here.
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One of the brightest Panamanian lady traits is her emotionality to be surrounded with shiny feelings. Daytime relationship revolves round public places stuffed with local ladies and curious foreigners. Panama is a giant metropolis, so you could have many places to choose from. The final of your date depends on your finances and the ambiance you’re in search of. Exotic women from this nation usually are not among the many most popular brides in Latin America.
Due to the nationwide range of Panama and its mixture of Spanish, Caribbean, and American cultures, Panamanian ladies are unique. Their personalities and appearance are thrilling and alluring. If you’re going for a day date, think carefully forward about whether you’d somewhat go to the beach, go on a hike, or grab food at a sit-down restaurant. My recommendation is to fulfill guys at your hostel who are keen to go for an evening in town. You can approach a gaggle of women as a group after which start asking the one lady you want specific questions to get something going between the 2 of you. You’ll hardly ever discover Panamanian women at bars or night time golf equipment alone.
Participants are required to reveal recognized medical and physical situations which will interfere with their security and well being or the security and well being of others during this program. With this data in thoughts, rigorously consider the journey and program calls for as described on the Road Scholar web site, and consult together with your physician about your travel plans. If after enrolling you could have second ideas about the program you chose, please name us and we will be pleased to assist you in finding a program better suited to your abilities. Additionally, as a result of low enrollment or different unexpected circumstances, Road Scholar should occasionally cancel or change the dates of a program.
#8 – Prostitution Is Authorized In Panama And Sex Is Out There 24/7 365
What precisely do you've got to do to start out assembly Panamanian girls online? Remember that Panamanian women put a lot of effort into their look. When you first method her, inform her something about her that caught your eye.
- Before you travel, you have to use the Passport™ function, which is included in our premium subscriptions.
- The extra Spanish you know the easier it will be to fulfill girls in Panama.
- Panama is a rather small nation with roughly four million inhabitants, but its inhabitants is predominantly urban (75%) and well-versed in utilizing the web.
- Such habits could be interpreted as condescending within the US, however here in the Latin world, they're welcomed.
There may be some robust moments whereas being with a Panamanian woman. Sometimes, they put an extreme quantity of makeup, or underestimate their magnificence.
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“This will be the first huge activity of 2023, so there could be lots of expectation and folks wanting to visit the area,” Eskildsen careworn in preparation for the occasion. The site is in control of exposing the life and work of the folklorist and the folkloric traditions of the country. Its collections are made up of documents, images, musical devices and typical costumes of the nation relationship from the 19th and 20th centuries. The escuela describes that skirt had its beginnings in Spain in the 16th-17th century, being the official gown of Spanish women, particularly in areas such as Seville and Andalusia at that time. With their close proximity to Colombia, Panamanians, including the Kuna folks, have been affected by illegal drug trafficking within the area. Boats carrying cocaine from Colombia to the United States traverse the ocean north of Kuna Yala. Often, to keep away from seize, traffickers have to dump their cargo, which comes ashore on Kuna land.
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The normal workday consists of eight hours per day, and a full-time work week is up to forty eight hours. Employees underneath the age of 16 are limited to a 36-hour working week.
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Top editors give you the tales you need — delivered right to your inbox every weekday. During the tour, you’ll be launched to folks in each space so you’ll already know someone within the area you determine to move to. When choosing a place to stay in Panama, you have to consider what stuff you actually NEED in your life to make you cheerful. A more inexpensive way of life is excessive on most people’s precedence list. Some areas of Panama are extra inexpensive than others. If you’ve been a homebody all of your life, it can all change whenever you transfer to Panama.
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Sure you will get by with hand alerts and her restricted English for some time however there comes a time when you want to have a real conversation with out an interpreter. You might not be rich however the individuals here see vacationers and they instantly think you are rich. Please understand that the average worker here makes about $600 a month.
A typical Panamanian woman is kind of scorching, passionate, and inquisitive. Besides, women in Panama are identified for being extra conventional and family-oriented. Overall, they’re ideal in relation to finding nice companions for courting and stable relationships. Whether you might women of panama be on the lookout for the right place to fulfill native ladies in Panama City, the nightlife offers plenty of options. The city’s many nightclubs and seaside bars are at all times full of visitors.
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For leisure journey, bus service is out there from Panama City to almost all domestic destinations and places to the north through Costa Rica. However, no roads cross south from Panama to Colombia because of the heavily forested Darien Gap. Tourist destinations in Panama that are not reachable by bus are accessible by plane. International flights depart from Panama City and David. Inspired by our many indigenous neighborhood partners, our Panama mannequin focuses on promoting a way of belonging inside communities and at all times prioritizes collaboration program execution.
Pon had reached out to the Panama Federation of Soccer at the beginning of 2020, hoping to level out her interest in the alternative to play for Panama. After sharing her game highlights and showcase schedules and remaining in touch with the Federation, Pon obtained a proposal for a spot on the staff from Quintana. November three and four are Independence Day and Flag Day and the biggest independence celebrations, featuring parades, fireworks, and other leisure in Panama City and bigger cities like David.
Pricing is flexible to fit any price range, beginning at simply $34.99 for a month of Gold membership or $149.ninety nine for a full yr of Platinum luxury. Discover the site’s easy interface, and prepare to be swept off your toes by the abundance of charming options. The superior search choices let you cherry-pick your best associate, filtering by location, age, pursuits, and even bodily traits. I’m trying to sugar-coat it here, however you will wrestle to discover a Panamanian guy with the gentlemanly traits we western women look for of their companion. Though they are catching up, don't anticipate elaborate shows of chivalry.
This offers a lady confidence and helps fend off the jealousy points. These are the Latin version of Soap Operas and let me tell you the exhibits are all about jealousy, envy, greed and revenge. The girls right here take their appears additional than any country I even have ever seen. I heard Colombia and Venezuela are much more intense. Guys who usually are not one hundred pc loyal to their lady could be easily distracted.
They are always up for flaunting their body – the sight of a shirtless Panama man exhibiting off his Salsa strikes is type of a spectacle. If you're within the transcontinental country of Panama looking for Panamian men , this dating information shall be a handy reference to hit the bottom running. Before you travel, you need to use the Passport™ function, which is included in our premium subscriptions. Passport allows you to change your location and match with members in another city or town. Our goal is to rovide you with the most accurate information about relationship services you'll have the ability to see on our web site. But, if you're uncertain whether or not a specific piece of information is truthful, you must tackle different services. You can all the time get impartial advice not solely on our website.
Everyone is unique and deserves to be treated as such; nonetheless, showing respect, being punctual, and maintaining an open mind when courting a Panamanian girl are important qualities. Tourists should be aware that Panamanians have a extra liberal perspective in the direction of sex than these within the United States, and prostitution is allowed within the country. Nightlife in Panama City is vibrant, with a scene that caters to all ages, pursuits, and levels of stamina.
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On the opposite, most females feature a pale complexion typical for Caucasians. Still, some ladies have darker pores and skin since they live along the coast and are extra exposed to sunlight. Tragically, others are killed or die from diseases or the harsh environmental situations.
We swiped by way of 1000 completely different profiles in the entire main cities of Panama and took observe of how many beautiful ladies there are. We jotted down what number of 8’s, 9’s and 10’s there are based on their profile footage. Not even close to how chicks in Italy, Greece, Denmark or Russia look, Panamanian girls are simply not obsessed with high trend and fancy clothes. But, as I mentioned, it’s all those mixes that make it exhausting to provide a prototype of scorching Panamanian women. The similar is with Panamanian females, their traits are very totally different from one girl to a different, from the whitest white to the blackest black chicks, and yet they are all from the same country.


An Investment W.L.L is one of the regional private multi-asset investment firm that creates lasting impact for our shareholders, teams, businesses, and the communities in which we live. Since our founding in 2007, we have applied our insight and experience to organically expand into several asset classes including platform investments, public equity, debt financing and venture capital.
We leverage our shared platform to capture cross-asset class opportunities in strategic areas of focus. With offices located in Manama, our team aligns our interests with those of our shareholders for lasting impact. An Investment is part of Saif Rashid & Shaikh Md Hasan group, one of the prominent business groups in the Kingdom of Bahrain.


Cumberland Gap Hawk Watch is a newly started hawk watch located on the western side of Cumberland Maryland atop "Lovers Leap" in Wills Mountain State Park. What is a hawk watch? Its a location where migrating birds of prey (hawks, eagles, falcons, etc.) are counted as they fly by in an effort to study their population, migration paths, species accounts and many other things which are studied from the data collected at count sites located around the world. Most people that visit a hawk watch find it to be very addicting and a great way to spend free time. Most productive hawk watch sites are affiliated with HMANA (Hawk Migration Association of North America). In the Eastern U.S. birds of prey use the windy ridges of the Appalachian mountains to make their journey to their wintering grounds in the Southern U.S. and South America. On the right "good wind days" hundreds or even thousands of migrating raptors fly up and down the Wills Mountain anticline utilizing the winds and thermals the ridge and valley system provides. One of the most famous hawk watch sites in the eastern U.S. is Hawk Mountain Sanctuary located in Eastern Pennsylvania. An informal count is currently being conducted on the rock outcrop 600' above Route 40 in the Cumberland Gap. Volunteers are needed to help make the site a success. Please contact me if you'd like to visit the site or help with the count. The count site offers the opportunity for everyone of all ages to enjoy and marvel at the raptors flying (sometimes very close) overhead. If you're already a hawk watcher, please come enjoy the site. If you're new to the activity of hawk watching all you need is a pair of binoculars to enjoy this natural event that happens every spring and fall. See our current seasonal count at Cumberland Gap hawk count page
Note: The top of the Wills Mountain, Cumberland Gap Hawk Watch is much cooler than the valley floor. It is notorious for strong winds. In preparation its advisable to dress a little warmer than you would expect when visiting the site. Better to have it than not!
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Over the next few weeks the Broadwinged Hawks will be making their mass move South down the ridge. The skies above the gap will be filled with large kettles. This is one of the peaks of migration and should not be missed. Stop up and watch as they move through. Contact me at firstname.lastname@example.org for more information.


It is with great sadness that we announce the closing of Wunder Studios, effective December 31, 2008. The financial crime we suffered this fall coupled with a challenging economy has made it impossible for us to continue operating.
We sincerely thank the devoted families and wonderful instructors and staff who supported our work and made Wunder a special place to learn and grow. You made it a pleasure to serve and fulfill our mission. We extend greetings of the season to you all and wish you a prosperous, healthy and happy new year. May we all go forward to pursue new and exciting things.
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We are selling of our all artwork pianos, instruments, and office furniture. All items are being sold 'as is'. We do not offer delivery.
For a list of the items available as of 1/28/09, click HERE.
Wunder Studios is located on the second floor of the Pickwick Building at 3 South Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge, IL. The doorway to the second floor is on Prospect Avenue, immediately left of the main entrance to the Pickwick Theater. When you get to the top of the staircase you will see us at the end of the hallway in Suite 12. There is also an elevator just left of the staircase on the first floor.
The Pickwick Building is at the six-cornered intersection of Prospect Avenue, Northwest Highway, and Touhy. It is easily reached via the Northwest Tollway (I-90), the Tri-State Tollway (I-294) and is also served by Metra commuter rail, the CTA Blue Line, and Pace bus service. We are within a block of the Uptown Park Ridge Metra station and stops for PACE buses 209, 241, and 290, and CTA bus 68.
We can be reached via the CTA Blue Line from the Cumberland station (connect to PACE bus #241 or 290), the Harlem station (connect to bus #209), or the Jefferson Park Station (connect to CTA bus #68).
Ample free street parking is available. There is also public parking in the lot next to the Park Ridge Public Library and in the municipal lot east of the Pickwick Building. Please contact Wunder Studios if you need further directions.


Big Eddy Lodge is a remote wilderness location, accessible via our canoes, motorboats, team of sled dogs, fat tire bikes, snowshoeing or on one of our snowmobiles. Big Eddy Lodge is situated 55km upstream from the Village of Cumberland House, Saskatchewan. Cumberland House is a scenic 4.5-hour drive from the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport. All ground transportation from Cumberland House, SK is part of the hunting and adventure packages.
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