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Oh how very kind of you!
The most recent wows for me have been:
Diptyque's Philosykos and
Floris Elite.
Well, maybe Halston 1-12, but that wouldn't be one of my most recent wows.
Thanks so much for asking!
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By completely reasonable logic, I've read your posts and seen your reviews. I've seen your SotD posts (and you lurkers who haven't posted either, indulge me and pretend I have because my question is going to apply to you too) and kept track of how I end up liking the things that you like. You're my favorite reviewer, dear reader, so because I admire your taste, I'm asking you personally (we can pretend this is a PM) what your two most recent fragrance joys are, and wonder if you'll tell me what they are so I can go smell them and have my horizons broadened.
I've liked your fragrance tastes recently, so what should I pick out according to you now?
(I'm anyone asking, so tell me according to YOU your latest wows, what I myself have tried so far doesn't matter.)
Thanks very much!
That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
Oh how very kind of you!
The most recent wows for me have been:
Diptyque's Philosykos and
Floris Elite.
Well, maybe Halston 1-12, but that wouldn't be one of my most recent wows.
Thanks so much for asking!
That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
I hear modern psychiatry is amazing.
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My latest "wows" are:
Ambre Sultan and Mirto di Panarea
That girl, that bottle, that mattress and me.
Penhaligon's Endymion.
Cologne pour le Soir by Maison Francis Kurkdjian.
(Honourable mention - Santa Maria Novella Ginestra).
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Interesting thread guys ! *LOL* Sorry nothing more to add but a smile !
For sale. Carnal Flower and Vero Profumo Onda.
I'm flattered, Dust! I had no idea you held my opinions in such high regard!
May I suggest you pick Tea for Two back up. After ignoring my sample for a couple years, it really made an impression the other day.
"It's not what you look like when you're doing what you're doing; it's what you're doing when you're doing what you look like you're doing."
My two most recent "wows" have been Hermessence Vetiver Tonka and Parfum d'Empire Ambre Russe. Both, to me, are absolutely captivating! And thanks for your sweet words. I never knew you felt that way!
Well now, since you're hanging on my every word and all...
My two latest wows are:
Creed Windsor and MPG Eau Des Iles
I wanna say something. Im gonna put it out there. If you like it, you can take it, if you dont, send it right back ."
My two latest wows are:
Parfumerie Generale Papyrus de Ciane-This will be my Easter Sunday fragrance as it just seems like spring in a bottle to me.
Dior Homme Ambre Nuit- The more I wear this the more I am impressed with it.
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L'Instant de Guerlain Pour Homme
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What a pleasant surprise! I never knew you knew I existed! I am much a lurker on most days but the oddity of your thread has caught my attention
It just so happens that two and just two frags have been arousing my intrigue: Safari by Ralph Lauren and the reformulated Azzaro pour Homme which I smelled for the first time last week and found to hit the right spot for me after many attempts at trying to get the vintage to work on my skin. The slight transparency of the reformulation helps ward off a stuffy, wearisome, almost stale drydown that happens with the vintage (one me). Safari I found to exude a sweet grass-root-y scent that reminds me of the vintage Guerlain Vetiver. Not quite the same but it evokes a similar feeling of lying in fine dewy grass on a cool misty morning.
Two very common fragrances that have been around almost forever yet an entirely new experience for me
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Ambre Nuit by Christian Dior
Scent Two: Laurel by Monocle x Comme des Garcons
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Maxims Pour Homme & Tiffany for Men are the two I have been really enjoying lately.
And MPG Santal Noble - I hope it reappears soon.
Agua Brava and Varon Dandy. These wowed me not only because they smell great, but because it has made me want try out more fragrances from Spain.
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Mazzolari Lui.
Guerlain Spiritueuse Double Vanilla.
Here in San Francisco, I seem to find a new true love every time I visit Barney's. To my complete surprise, Serge Lutens' Fille en Aiguilles has been the first pine scent I truly love ( I'd already written it off as something I'd hate given the reviews ). The Comme des Garcons Luxe series impressed me too, both Patchouli ( which is kind of like Sables Plus ), and more so, Champaca ( pure, spring-like narcissus - there is nothing else I've smelled quite like this ).
Meanwhile, some things I tried back at home are calling me to make them full bottles, namely, the evil jasmine of Gandhara, and the limpid greenness of Amoureuse.
DustB, you are far to kind with your words
I'll give ya two here :
Fahrenheit Absolute : The more I wear it, the more I like it. At first, I thought it may not be so nice to my nose, but I do enjoy it now certainly.
Il Profumo G-11 : A green tobacco scent. The green aspect is not too harsh. Usually, pine does not sit will with me. The tobacco seems more like ciagrette to me ( hope that doesn't make you not want to try it )
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What a nice surprise! Thank you for your kind words.
Well, I'm not sure if any of these are up your alley but 2 recent fragrances that surprised me with their performance were:
Signature pour Homme by ST Dupont - evolving but lightly smoky, even boozy incense
Organza by Givenchy - white floral oriental with the perfect amount of indoles
Oh how very kind of you!
The most recent wows for me have been from the Soivohle Studio Collection:
Massive Patchouli: A big dose of both patch and vetiver, unsweetened, dry very straightforward.
Sonoran Leather: A slightly heavy hand of thick clove spices up this leather offering which ends smelling very animalic.
Well, maybe Miss Balmain, but that wouldn't be one of my most recent wows.
Thanks so much for asking!
DustB - LOL
my current favs
Histoires de Parfums Noir Patchouli (it's nothing like those Rose + patch scents out there.. very unique, wearable, myterious and intriguing)
Serge Lutens Cedre (after all these years, i still love it)
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I recently bought some Kenzo Power for the spring. I am hoping that this "manly" floral goes over well.
I finally decided to give Rochas Man a try, even though I haven't been a big fan of chocolate frags from past experience. This one, though, is a suprise.
Niche can be great, and I have experience with and own more than just a few. However, I'm in scentemental's camp here, believing that it's the special, classic, and/or knockout designer frags that really rock! On that count, my experience just this morning, with a newly-arrived mini, is my latest scent revelation. The scent? L'Homme, from Lanvin. My 2nd choice is truly discriminating, which I know you to be - Spazio Krizia Uomo.
Enjoy, be well, and take the best of care.
I've been for a while looking for something easy to wear for spring, and found two (because I often wear things like Black Aoud and L'Air de Rien, every once in a while a guy needs a palate cleansing)... Narciso Rodriguez Musc Collection and CdG Artek Standard. Both are interesting enough to keep my nose fascinated but easy enough to wear without pondering them all day.
As a side note, now that it's a bit hot with a slightly cool breeze wafting through the palm trees, I'm reaching for Guerlain Vetiver almost constantly.
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Well Chris, you MUST try Halston Man and Costume National Homme.
Please feel free to check out my Swap Thread - Patou pour Homme, L'Instant de Guerlain PH Extreme, Dior Homme Intense, Pure Malt, Pure Coffee and many more! Click Here For My Swap Thread
I think I have learned more from you than you will ever learn from me. With that, I am a little embarrassed to say that I finally got around to Dior Homme. Very nice. I was surprised I didn't know about this one before.
I was so happy to finally find Dior Fahrenheit Absolute but it didn't wow me like Dior Homme, which was on the shelf next to it. I smelled pretty good the whole flight home
Brin de Reglisse and Black Tourmaline. Two contrasting fragrances that smell equally "non-perfumey"
Sales thread here
I know this is completely counterproductive. But, I've got to log off, and I didn't even have the time to read the replies, but this thread idea is fascinating. So I shall update with my response tomorrow! Til' then good night!
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Haven't sampled anything new in a while, but I recommend trying A*Men Pure Malt and Fahrenheit Absolute...
Having sampled more than my usual lately -- which still isn't a whole heck of a lot -- i've discovered admiration for Encre Noire and Tea for Two. The former for it's dark, earthy and strangely sneaky take on vetiver. I don't think i've experienced another scent with such a lack of top notes. The later for it's amazing smoke, honey and (thankfully) subtle vanilla. I liken it more to a cigar than a cup of tea, and I've had a fair variety of Lapsang Souchong.
Given that spring is in the air, Amouage Ciel Man is a must sniff. This is one of those scents that if you wear it in the right weather and mood (cool, sunny, blue skies - one of those spring mornings where you feel particularly alive and everything just seems a little bit more vibrant) it is truly sublime.
To be honest, that is the only scent that has really, deeply wowed me in some time.
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1. Aqua Velva Ice Blue A/S. Call me crazy but I have just discovered this juice and it has that subtle backbone that I just love. And talk about inexpensive! Just look at the Scent Pyramid:
Top Notes
Bergamot, Lavender, Peppermint, Petitgrain, Lemon .
Middle Notes
Clary Sage, Jasmin, Vetiver, Sandal, Cedarwood .
Base Notes
Labdanum, Musk, Amber, Moss, Leather.
This is a minor masterpiece in my opinion. Not a damn thing in there I don't like and it lasts well over 6 hours on me!
2. Adolfo Dominguez Vetiver Hombre.
This is a kick-a$$ earthy vetiver of Homeric proportions. Soapy to some extent and with a definite herbal backdrop and the Adolfo Dominguez house 'feel' to it also. Do you want to know just what vetiver smells like up close and personal? I sprayed ONE spritz to the chest as SOTD a couple of days ago and after 10 hours it was still taking no prisoners, the vetiver having morphed several times into both quieter versions and louder versions throughout the day, each version nicer and somewhat different than the previous. Oak moss definitely in the drydown also. Not an every dayer but for those certain days this ripped-out-grass with attitude is not going to let you forget you are wearing a definitively Spanish flavored Frag!
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The reformulated Parfums de Nicolai Maharadjah now has a lighter touch, a wonderful rosemary note and better staying power. I've found it addictive. First scent I've wanted to wear for a week at a time since high school and my BFF relationship with Polo. Don't think the new formulation has made it to the States yet; mine was a kind gift from Roberto.
Yes, of course we are DustB and DustB
Well, checking both your drobes we didn't see you've tried
1. Baie de Genièvre by Creed. Yes, it was made in (1982) but I've just discovered it recently
2. Iskander by Parfum d'Empire--an amazing citrus with amazing longevity.
Mario's evil twin Who Must Not Be Named also recommends to the 2nd DustB:
1. Kolnisch Juchten by Parfums Regence A great leather!
(We believe he tried it 300 years ago when it was first made, but we're unsure )
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Why,thank you! I can tell you have discriminating taste and therefore will bestow upon you the mystery that is my most recent "Wow!"
My mother came to visit and she is notorious for having opposites tastes as mine. So I was "Wow"ed to discover I like (and more than actually tolerate) her Givenchy Extravagance.
My second "Wow" came a few days later, as I was trapped in a car with her, on the way to the airport, as in "Wow, Mom, you are wearing a LOT of something that is very very strong!" She said, "Do you like it? It's Red." I never did find out if it was Giorgio Beverly Hills or Bill Blass.
"Embrace those things which give you pleasure, after all, there is so much mediocrity to endure elsewhere." -- Inselaffe
My latest "wow" acquisitions are:
CoSTUME National Scent Intense and
MPG Santal Noble
These follow closely on the stellar heels of Heritage, Tiffany for Men, and PdN NY.
Serge Lutens Fille en Aiguilles
Frederic Malle Le Parfum de Thérèse
Thanks for the compliments and trust, DustB. I love sharing my Wows. Lately I've been into Lorenzo Villoresi, Loewe, and Spainish/ Italian scents suitable for summer and spring. My Favorite is L.V.Uomo. My other wow is Annick Goutal Vetivier. IMHO it is just such a unique take on a familiar note.
To be completely honest, I have no idea what is going on in this thread...
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"Hugo" Movie Review
"Thank you for the movie. It was a gift."
These words, spoken by Isabelle (Chloe Grace Moretz, Kick-A$*) to Hugo (Asa Butterfield, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and Son of Rambow) after a viewing of Harold Lloyd's silent film Safety Last, help to capture what is absolutely masterful about Hugo, Academy Award-winning director Martin Scorsese's first foray into 3-D filmmaking and his first ever true family film. Based upon a 2007 young adult novel by John Logan called "The Invention of Hugo Cabret," Hugo feels like a passion picture for Scorsese, a film that celebrates everything in life and cinema that truly means something to the acclaimed director and film preservationist.
When delivered, the line is a throw-away line spoken by a young girl who has just witnessed her first film and who struggles with how to say goodbye properly to this strange young boy with an adventurous spirit. She doesn't fully understand his story at that point, but she seems to have already clued into something special inside young Hugo.
The story takes place in 1930's Paris, where Hugo lives with his father (Jude Law) who is in charge of the massive clocks within an extraordinary Parisian train station. During free time, father and son work together trying to bring life to an automaton, an automated man rescued from a museum. When tragedy strikes, Hugo is left in the care of his drunken uncle (Ray Winstone) who disappears rather quickly and leaves the young man to fend for himself. Rather than be shipped off to the orphanage, Hugo creates a world unto himself within the walls of the stories tall train station timepieces and going unnoticed as he faithfully maintains them and rises to the surface, for the most part, only to swipe a croissant from a train station bakery, pilfer parts for the automaton or, on occasion, venture out into the neighborhood moviehouse to escape from the harsh realities of his daily existence.
Hugo must be constantly on guard against the watchful eyes of Gustav (Sacha Baron Cohen), the train station's inspector who takes great delight in catching orphans and shipping them off to the orphanage, and Georges (Ben Kingsley), the toy store owner from which he pilfers most of his mechanical parts.
It makes sense that Hugo takes place in Paris, because it is in Europe where the vast majority of truly great family and children's films are created. While there have certainly been exceptions, most notably Pixar's animated features, for the most part American cinema has been devoid of intelligent, entertaining and spirited children's films. If you'd ever told me that the director who would break this tradition would be Martin Scorsese, I'd have laughed heartily.
Yet, indeed, it is Martin Scorsese.
It is Martin Scorsese who has managed to use 3-D the way it should be used, as a canvas upon which to tell the story rather than as a distraction, novelty or, even worse, as the story itself. While there's certainly an argument that viewing the 3-D version of Hugo isn't necessary, it's masterful in the ways in which Scorsese manages to flesh out the stories of each character utilizing 3-D. Seldom have I felt so immersed within the framework of a film as I experienced with Hugo, where I felt myself sitting amidst the action as Gustav, a quietly embittered station inspector left injured during the war, hobbled himself hurriedly whenever he would lay his eyes upon Hugo or any other street urchin . . . or when Hugo himself climbed the seemingly endless series of steps leading to areas of the train station long since abandoned . . . or when the camera would pan out over the wondrous Parisian landscape with views of the city, the Eiffel Tower and so much more.
The beauty, it seemed, was never ending.
Hugo often has a Dickensian quality about it, tis' a film that can be dark and dreary, wild and wonderful all in the same cinematic breath. While Hugo is a far from unsightly lad, his story closely resembles that of the Phantom of the Opera or Hunchback of Notre Dame, especially given the setting of 1930's Paris when orphans were still poorly regarded and seen as nothing more than thieves. Hugo himself even brings to mind a bit of Oliver Twist in the sense that he is both quite the adventurer and a young boy who believes in his own ability to transcend despite living in a world that would believe otherwise.
Asa Butterfield, who was simply magnificent in The Boy in the Striped Pajamas and the far too under-seen Son of Rambow, is also a delight as 12-year-old Hugo Cabret despite a start that at least seems to contain a hint of stiffness. Nevertheless, Butterfield rather quickly relaxes into this role and does so, at least it would seem, as he is able to more and more relax into his newfound friendship and the outside world. Chloe Moretz, who leaped to fame with her performances in Kick-A*$ and Let Me In, proves here that she's able to convincingly go the more traditional route as young Isabelle, who was orphaned herself yet taken in by her godfather Georges, the toy store owner, and his wife (Helen McCrory).
Were Hugo simply a beautiful tale of a young boy's adventures living deep within the bowels of a cavernous train station, it would suffice as a remarkable little film. Yet, Scorsese has accomplished so much more with the film by bringing into the mix the story of Hugo's efforts to restore to esteem the man, Georges, that he soon learns is THE Georges Melies, a real life filmmaker who is given much credit for having invented the idea of sci-fi and fantasy filmmaking and who, in fact, really did start the first ever film studio. Seamlessly, Scorsese incorporates scene after scene of Melies' works into the fabric of Hugo in a way that brings remarkable depth to the story without ever losing the child-like wonder and innocence that will captivate children who see the film.
While Scorsese never loses sight that the kids are the stars of this film, he has also cast the supporting players spotlessly with especially strong performances turned in by Sacha Baron Cohen, who embodies Gustav as a war weary veteran without family whose longing for connection is triggered by an beautiful flower girl (played quite sweetly by Emily Mortimer). Ben Kingsley, as well, is clearly inspired with his best role in awhile and simply comes to life as Melies, capturing both the woundedness at believing himself forgotten and the dreamer inside himself who cannot possibly be extinguished.
The film's technical achievements are simply stellar, far above that which is usually found in live-action children's cinema. Dante Ferretti's production design is exceptional, texturing beautifully the urban Parisian setting and creating the perfect world in which technology and authenticity can warmly embrace. D.P. Robert Richardson's lensing is extraordinary in the way that Richardson journeys from wide, sweeping vistas to ultra close-ups and excitingly captured chase sequences that take full advantage of 3-D imaging without ever becoming dominated by it. Rob Legato's special effects are top notch, while Howard Shore's original score is among the year's best. One seemingly odd choice was to utilize nearly all British accents speaking English for a film that is set in Paris yet, perhaps, this was the perfect choice given the casting choices. It was only a momentary distraction before the world of Hugo Cabret kept me completely enthralled.
There are some cinematic experiences that nearly defy description, and it feels difficult to do justice to Scorsese's Hugo, a film that is simultaneously entertaining, intelligent, emotionally resonant and technologically dazzling. Unlike any film he has ever made, Hugo may better than any other film he's ever made capture the full cinematic rainbow of Scorsese's remarkable career.
One can only hope that, like this young boy named Hugo who embraced an older man's dream and handed it back to him, that you will find yourself this weekend entering the incredible world of Hugo Cabret and celebrating the mastery of a filmmaker who believes that cinema is the landscape of dreams and, yes, dreams do still come true.
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Pirates and Peaks: An Intergenerational Adventure on the Dalmatian Coast
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
6/19/2013 - 7/1/2013
7/1/2015 - 7/13/2015
7/15/2015 - 7/27/2015
12 nights
Price starting at:
$3,999.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Intergenerational; Outdoor Adventures, Misc.
Activity Level:
t (
see description
31; 11 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches, 11 Dinners
Meal Options:
Vegetarian; Low Fat
Program intended for grandchildren from 9 - 13 years of age.
Walk, kayak, sail and climb your way through the beautiful Dalmatian Coast and spectacular Dubrovnik as you forge bonds and memories that will last a lifetime. Visit seaside villages founded by pirates, learn of aquatic ecosystems while snorkeling in the Adriatic, explore picturesque caves and beaches by kayak, and much more on an Intergenerational adventure that won't soon be forgotten.
• Cheer on your grandchildren as they play soccer and forge bonds with local youths.
• In the Elafiti Islands, drop anchor and go snorkeling to see what kinds of creatures inhabit the warm Adriatic.
• Immerse yourself in local customs as you mingle with market-goers in the small village of Cilipi.
Activity Particulars
Walking up to four miles, 2-4 hours per day. Elevation change of 500-800 feet over two miles. Elevation above 3,000 feet on one day. Sturdy walking/hiking shoes are required (ankle-high shoes are not required, but highly recommended).
One youth per adult in shared accommodations. Participants wishing to enroll with two adults and one youth have two options: if all three enroll under double occupancy option you will be accommodated in a triple room, or if you would like two adjoining rooms then one adult must enroll under the single occupancy option (youth cannot occupy the single room).
Itinerary Summary
Arrival Split; coach to Makarska, 6 nights; coach to Dubrovnik, 5 nights; departure.
Overnight flight from the U.S.A.
1 night
Arrival Split
Coach to Makarska
6 nights
Your adventure begins with your first breathtaking views of the Adriatic coastline. Summit by coach the highest mountain peak in Dalmatia, Sveti Jure. Watch your grandchild play soccer with local youngsters, and go rafting on the River Cetina amid canyons and the Croatian countryside. Visit the city of Omis to learn of the most powerful pirates ever to sail the Mediterranean, and cast your line to see what's biting as you sail one of the Bacina Lakes. On the island of Brac, see the white stone used to build the White House, and ascend Vidova Gora for sweeping views of the Adriatic Islands.
Coach via Ston to Dubrovnik
5 nights
Walk through historic Dubrovnik with insight from a local expert, then go swimming and snorkeling on a cruise among the Elafiti Islands. Explore the beautiful nature and caves of Lokrum Island by sea kayak. In the village of Cilipi, attend the local Sunday fair where locals sell silk embroidery and traditional goods.
Flanked by Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia, and other Balkan states, Croatia's crescent-shaped border reveals the transformative history of foreign invasions and more recent Communist collapse. More than 1,700 tiny inlets and islands sprinkle the nation's Adriatic coast, while beneath the water's surface rest shipwrecks and cargo from the Greeks through World War II. Seaside promenades in Split attract admirers, as do the mountains outside Zagreb.
Makarska: Three-star hotel with pool and private beach. Dubrovnik: Three-star hotel on Babin Kuk Peninsula with spectacular sea views.
Meals and Lodgings
Hotel Dalmatija
Makarska, Croatia
6 nights
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik, Croatia
5 nights
Hotel Dalmatija
Three-Star Hotel
The Hotel Dalmatija is a family hotel. Located on the beach and decorated with bright, island colors, this hotel offers an authentic experience of the Dalmatian Coast. It is a 15-minute walk to the town center.
Contact info:
Kralja Petra Kresimira IV br. 41
Makarska, HR-21300 Croatia
phone: +358 21 510 500
Room amenities:
Each room has a television, telephone, balcony, air conditioning, mini bar, wireless Internet access (for a fee), and a hair dryer.
Facility amenities:
The hotel offers restaurants, bars, a pool, private beach, sun terrace, souvenir shop, newsstand, laundry and ironing services, safe, Internet cafe, and wireless Internet access in the rooms (for a fee).
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services if you would like assistance making hotel reservations for additional non-program nights. (800) 241-1404
Check in time:
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Three-Star Hotel
The Valamar Club Dubrovnik is a family hotel. Located on the beautiful shores of the Babin Kuk peninsula and just minutes away from the old town, the Valamar Club Dubrovnik is a great place to stay.
Contact info:
Uva dulcica 41
Dubrovnik, HR-20000 Croatia
phone: +385 52 465 000
Room amenities:
Each room has a satellite television, telephone, air conditioning, safe, free wireless Internet access and a hair dryer.
Facility amenities:
The hotel offers spacious family rooms, a pebble beach, outdoor pools, bars, laundry services, air conditioning and free wireless Internet access throughout the hotel.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights after:
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services if you would like assistance making hotel reservations for additional non-program nights. (800) 241-1404
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Split Airport. Meet your group at 2:00 PM for the group transfer to Makarska (approx. 2 hours). (Hotel check-in is available after 2:00 PM.) You will be staying at
Hotel Dalmatija
that night.
End of Program:
Dubrovnik, Croatia. After breakfast on the last day. (Hotel check-out is at 11:00 AM.) You will be staying at
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
the night before.
Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. Passport valid for at least 6 months from the return date of the program for U.S. and Canadian citizens. No Visa required for U.S. citizens.
Parking availability:
At each hotel.
(For Independent Travelers)
Train or bus availability:
Taxi is the best option.
To Start of Program
Transportation to site:
From the airport in Split, take a taxi or bus to the Hotel Dalmatija. The 75 km journey takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
From End of Program
Nearest city or town:
Nearest airport:
Transportation from site:
Take a taxi from the Valamar Club Hotel to the airport in Dubrovnik (approx. 30 minutes, 35 Euro - payable in Croatian Kuna or Euro).
Elevation Note:
There is only one day that is above 3000 feet, the other active days are below 3000 feet.
Equipment Requirements:
Sturdy walking/hiking shoes are required (ankle-high shoes are not required, but highly recommended). If participants want to go snorkeling, they must bring their own gear or purchase it during the program.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
Overnight flight from the U.S.A. to Europe.
(Wednesday, June 19)
In Transit:
Overnight flight from the U.S.A. to Europe.
Day 2:
(Thursday, June 20)
Approximate total activity time is 1.5 hours.
Arrive To:
Private coach transfer (2 hours) from the Split airport to Makarska (400 feet) with a population of approximately 14,000. Travel along the Adriatic coastline where you will experience the first breathtaking views of this beautiful sea.
Take an introductory walk through the town and visit the Shell Museum. Welcome drink and orientation before dinner.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Dalmatija
Meals Included:
Day 3:
Sveti Jure / Soccer Game
(Friday, June 21)
Approximate total activity time is 3 hours.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
Begin the day with an unforgettable coach ride along the winding road to the top of Sveti Jure (Saint George 5800 feet), the largest and highest peak of the Biokovo mountain range and in Dalmatia. Hear a field lecture on the Nature Park Biokovo.
Experience a typical lunch in an old rebuilt stone house with regional grown products.
After lunch compete or be a spectator of a soccer game against the children's team of Makarska, played on the field where the athletes train to be professional soccer players.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Dalmatija
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
River Rafting on the Cetina River
(Saturday, June 22)
Approximate total activity time is 3 hours.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
The River Cetina (total length of 65 miles) is one of the most beautiful places in Croatia. It is situated in the peaceful countryside of Dalmatinska Zagora region, slowly running through numerous canyons with hills rising above it. The source of the river is five strong wells that descend from an altitude of 1263 feet down to sea level, where it flows into the Adriatic Sea. If you wish, you may experience the excitement of river rafting on this magnificent river. After receiving the necessary equipment (swimming jackets, helmets and paddles), begin the introduction to basic rafting skills. On your way down the river conquer different obstacles while having the impression of being far away from civilization!
Lunch at a restaurant providing a "Flintstone" atmosphere, and where the food is traditional and most of it cooked over an open fire.
Following the river rafting, drive up the mountain and overlook where the River Cetina meets the ocean, passing through old villages that are nestled up in the mountains. Take in a field lecture entitled "River Cetina & Dalmatinska Zagora Region."
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Dalmatija
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Island of Brac
(Sunday, June 23)
Approximate total activity time is 4 hours.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Begin today with a ferry transfer to the Island of Brac (1775 feet), famous for its white stone that was used to build the White House, and a field trip to the stone masonry. Continue by coach to Vidova Gora (2559 feet), the highest peak of the Adriatic islands. Enjoy sweeping views of the nearby islands and the Dalmatian coast at every turn of the drive.
Picnic lunch on the beach.
The afternoon is spent on the unique beach of Zlatni Rat (Golden Horn) of Bols (59 feet) for swimming, snorkeling and lunch. Please remember: snorkeling equipment is NOT provided, you must bring your own.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Dalmatija
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Bacina Lakes / Freshwater Fishing
(Monday, June 24)
Approximate total activity time is 3 hours.
Breakfast buffet at the hotel.
The seven Bacina Lakes (16 feet) are part of a picturesque landscape and surrounded by mountains. They are crypto-depression lakes with their bottom below the surface of the sea. Today travel along the lakes in an old fashioned wooden boat. Notice the abundant freshwater fish and the untouched nature, one of the most spectacular sights for nature-lovers and anglers. While boating throw out your fishing rod and give it a try! Hear a field lecture called "Story of the Lakes."
Lunch will be served on the boat.
In the afternoon there will be time for swimming, volley-ball or time to spend exploring this natural playground on your own.
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Dalmatija
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7:
Pirate City of Omis / Introduction to Mountain Climbing
(Tuesday, June 25)
Approximate total activity time is 2.5 hours.
Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.
Croatia's surface is about 60% mountainous, and together with its unusual karst phenomena, this makes it one of the most interesting places to climb in Europe. On the way to where the introduction to mountain climbing will take place, stop for an excursion of the pirate city, Omis (108 feet). At the peak of their power, Omis pirates were one of the most powerful and feared pirates of the entire Mediterranean Sea. Hear a field lecture on the Pirates of Omis.
Lunch at a local inn.
Continue to the area where "beginning" rock climbing will be introduced to only the children (but grandparents are welcome).
Dinner at the hotel.
Hotel Dalmatija
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8:
Ston / Transfer to Dubrovnik
(Wednesday, June 26)
Approximate total activity time is 1 hour.
Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.
Coach to Dubrovnik with an excursion en route to the enchanting town of Ston (0 feet), known for its old stone houses and the longest fortifications in Europe (approximately 4 miles). Step back into prehistoric and Roman times.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Ston.
Continue after lunch by coach to Dubrovnik (167 feet).
Dinner at the hotel.
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9:
Dubrovnik - "The Pearl in the Adriatic"
(Thursday, June 27)
Approximate activity time is 1.5 hours.
Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.
Take an introductory walk of the great historic and unique city of Dubrovnik. The harmony of the centuries-old buildings and the walls encircling the city are like a fairy tale apparition created for enjoyment. Hear a field lecture on this historic city.
Explore local fare on your own.
Enjoy a free afternoon in Dubrovnik. Your program staff will give you additional ideas of what to see and do.
Dinner at the hotel.
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 10:
Cruise the Elafiti Islands / Swimming and Snorkeling
(Friday, June 28)
Approximate total activity time is 4 hours.
Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.
Today's field trip is a cruise to the Elafiti Islands (13 islands in total). During the cruise stop at the three most beautiful and only inhabited islands (165 feet) of the archipelago northwest of Dubrovnik; Kolocep, Lopud and Sipan. The terrain is forested and hilly, and the little villages retain the relaxed slowness of traditional Adriatic life. Hear a field lecture entitled "Elafiti Islands and the Inhabitants."
Lunch is served on the boat.
In the afternoon there will be time for swimming and snorkeling in crystal blue water off of one of the islands.
Dinner at the hotel.
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11:
Kayaking around Lokrum Island
(Saturday, June 29)
Approximate total activity time is 3 hours.
Buffet breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will have the unique opportunity to discover Dubrovnik's majestic walls and towers from the sea on a kayaking field trip. Your day starts beneath fort Lovrjenac in the small port of Pile. Accompanied by instructors, you will set off to explore caves and the beauties of Lokrum Island until you reach a hidden cave beach called Betina.
Sandwich-lunch on the beach during the kayaking trip.
Learn about "Local Traditions" during a field lecture.
Dinner at the hotel.
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12:
Village of Cilipi / Folklore Dance Performance
(Sunday, June 30)
Approximate activity time is 3 hours.
Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.
Field trip this morning to the village of Cilipi (502 feet), well known for its carefully preserved traditional customs and famous embroidery. Walk through the picturesque village and have the opportunity to attend the local Sunday Fair, where inhabitants sell their traditional goods of the area (the silk embroidery is a very popular one), attend the Holy Mass at St. Nicholas' Church, or just sit and take in the village people dressed in their traditional folk costumes. After the mass, there will be a folklore dance performance accompanied by Dalmatian music. Learn about the local customs of traditional folk costumes and dancing during a field lecture.
Lunch at a local restaurant in Cilipi.
Enjoy a free afternoon in Cilipi. Your program staff will give you additional ideas of what to see and do.
Farewell dinner at the hotel.
Farewell reception and "special" good-bye.
Valamar Club Dubrovnik
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13:
(Monday, July 1)
Buffet breakfast served at the hotel.
Transfer to the Dubrovnik airport for departing flights.
Meals Included:
Important information about your itinerary:
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Suggested Reading List
A Traveller's History of Croatia
Author: Benjamin Curtis
Description: Curtis untangles with alacrity the complex history of this nation at the crossroads of Europe.
Art of the Byzantine Era
Author: David Talbot Rice
Description: Wide-ranging and literate, this thoroughly illustrated introduction to Byzantine art is an indispensable classic.
Balkan Ghosts, A Journey through History
Author: Robert D. Kaplan
Description: Kaplan interweaves the history, art and culture of Yugoslavia, Bulgaria, Romania and Greece with his travels in this portrait of the region.
Black Lamb and Grey Falcon: A Journey Through Yugoslavia
Author: Rebecca West, Christopher Hitchens (Introduction)
Description: First published in 1941, this monumental work explores the complex history of Yugoslavia, its heroes, politics and culture. It's a big, challenging book -- some call it the best ever written on the Balkans.
Bradt Mini Guide Dubrovnik
Author: Piers Letcher
Description: A helpful, condensed guide to the city in the popular Bradt series.
Croatia Coast Map
Author: Freytag & Berndt
Description: A nicely shaded map covering the Dalmatian Coast from Porec to Dubrovnik at a scale of 1:200,000, perfect for the complex coastline.
Croatia, A Nation Forged in War
Author: Marcus Tanner
Description: A modern history of Croatia from its medieval origins to Nazi occupation through to the present day by a British correspondent, who reported from the region during the events of 1993.
Croatia, Through Writers' Eyes
Author: Barnaby Rogerson (Editor)
Description: This collection of stories, tales and travel narratives illuminates the history and culture of Croatia. Including contributions by Rebecca West, Lawrence Durrell and Fitzroy MacLean.
Dubrovnik, A History
Author: Robin Harris
Description: Harris, a journalist who writes frequently on the Balkans, presents a comprehensive portrait of the historically important maritime city-state in this nicely illustrated, scholarly and readable history of Dubrovnik.
Eyewitness Guide Croatia
Author: Eyewitness Guides
Description: Gorgeously illustrated and filled with excellent maps, this compact book offers a thorough overview of Croatia's history, traditions, cultures and sights.
How We Survived Communism and Even Laughed
Author: Slavenka Drakulic
Description: These short essays capture the absurdity, struggle and day-to-day reality of being a woman in Yugoslavia under Communism. Drakulic is a Croatian journalist, novelist and contributing editor at The Nation.
Lonely Planet Croatian Phrasebook
Author: Lonely Planet Publications
Description: A palm-sized handy guide to pronunciation, basic grammar and essential vocabulary for the traveler.
Montenegro, A Novel
Author: Starling Lawrence
Description: Steeped in atmosphere, this compelling tale of intrigue set in turn-of-the-century Montenegro evokes the tangled politics of the region -- Muslim, Turk and British. Lawrence follows the adventures of a reluctant British spy, Harwell Auberon, from the Adriatic to mountain villages, capturing the essence of the people and the land.
Palgrave Concise Historical Atlas of the Balkans
Author: Dennis Hupchick
Description: The changing borders and complex history of the Balkans, clearly and concisely shown through 50 double-page maps and accompanying essays, organized chronologically.
The Balkans, A Short History
Author: Mark Mazower
Description: A brief, provocative survey of the complex and often contentious history of the Balkans. With eloquence and insight, Mazower addresses the issues of geography, nationalism and modern nation-building in the region.
The Bridge on the Drina
Author: Ivo Andric, Lovette F. Edwards (Translator)
Description: These linked stories by the Nobel-prize winning author capture the history and complexity of Christian and Muslim relations during Ottoman occupation. Hewn of stone, the bridge dividing the town of Visegrad was Andric's inspiration.
The Venetian Empire, A Sea Voyage
Author: Jan Morris
Description: Morris reconstructs the whole of the glittering dominion of the Venetian Republic in this evocative account of a journey by sea along historic trade routes to the Adriatic and beyond.
Zagreb, A Cultural History
Author: Celia Hawkesworth
Description: An illuminating account of the tumultuous but vibrant history of Croatia's capital, with a strong focus on the art and architecture of the city.
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Expert-led lectures
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A performance can range from a night at the opera to a visit from a local performer at your hotel.
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Coach ride along the winding road to the top of Sveti Jure (Saint George 5800 feet), Biokovo is the largest and highest mountain in Dalmatia.
Lunch at a restaurant providing a "Flintstone" atmosphere, and where the food is traditional and most of it cooked over an open fire.
Cruise to the Elafiti Islands (13 islands in total). During the cruise stop at the three most beautiful
Cilipi, well-known for it's carefully preserved traditional customs. Walk the picturesque village, and attend the local Sunday Fair.
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Would you classify your marketing organization as "highly accountable"? What I mean is, are you always able to accurately measure the true business value of your marketing efforts, and do your senior leaders trust the results? If you're like most marketers, the honest answer to that question is a resounding "no". Proving the business value of multichannel marketing is getting progressively harder—and more important—because:
This is where you come in. I believe that Customer Intelligence professionals are remarkably well positioned to address these challenges head on, and improve marketing accountability across the enterprise. Why? Because you sit at the cross-section of unfettered access to mountains of customer data from a dizzying array of online and offline sources. "Big data" as the recent article data, data, everywhere in The Economist puts it, is big business. CI professionals are right in the middle of it all helping firms capture customer data, analyze it, measure business results, and act upon the findings.


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STRIPPING – A Beginner's Guide on How to Strip Cloth Diapers
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Beyond the Baby Blues, Postpartum Depression. Are your hormones making you "crazy" after giving birth?
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Read what other Viator.com travelers think about the 2-Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York by Bus. What they loved, what they liked and what they think could be improved, it's all here to help you make the most of your next trip.
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Well organized tour. Despite the necessary length of the tour the bus was comfortable and the driver excellent. The guide was knowledgable and fun. The accommodation was more than adequate and the "Falls" amazing!!
This is one of the best trips my wife and I have been on. We enjoyed the bus ride to Niagara falls and the falls lived up to the hype. They were fantastic. The hotel we stayed in was nice, and we had a good breakfast in the morning. I recommend this trip to those of you who have not seen Niagara falls yet. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and the bus driver did a very good job. We had a great buffet dinner overlooking the falls.
Excellent trip - really well organized with a superb guide who kept us fully engaged for the two days we were with him.
It was the best 2 days on our holiday. The guide was very good. The tour was excellent.
The trip was very well orgenized. The schedule was tight and we managed to see everything. The guide was absolutly great.
We had a great experience. There is a lot of travelling in the bus, but the Falls are worth it. Wifi on the bus helped pass time, the guide was very friendly and informative.
Wow Wow Wow a must for everyone what an experience now we want to go see more of Canada!
Maid of the mist extraordinary the coach trip was great the guide very informative highly recommend doing.
We had a great weekend with a excellent tour guide and driver, no complaints wHat sover
Loved it!! Wish it would have been longer!!
We had a great time on this trip. The journey to Niagara falls was an amazing scenic route , stopping off at several food places on the way as well as the lovely Watkins Glens State Park for a walk. We viewed the falls from the american side on day 1 before crossing the border to Canada and onwards to our hotel. Then we walked down to the canadian side of the falls to view the illuminated falls at night. On day 2 we got our breakfast at a cafe next to the hotel (a free buffet - included in the price of the trip) and then went on to see the canadian falls by day and on to the american side to go on the Maid of the Mist (boat) right under the falls - this was my favourite part of the trip. We then left for the journey home again stopping off at food places and a shopping outlet about 2 hours out of NYC (the price of the trip includes VIP vouchers for money off in the shopping outlet). Then onwards to Manhattan where we arrived approx. 8pm. I would thouroughly recommend this trip to anyone who is in NYC for a holiday in order to break up your time in the city and see Niagara Falls. The only problem I had with the trip was that I felt we didn't get a whole lot of time to actually view the falls, it was quite rushed and we only got about 30 mins at each side of the falls to take photos and admire. The tour guides were also not the friendliest people ever and were trying to rush everyone point to point. However, they were very knowledgeable and helpful when you needed them to be. All in all, it's definitely worth the trip and really really good value for money!
We had a fantastic time! The bus was comfortable and it was a beautiful scenic drive. Niagara Falls was amazing and the accomodation on the Canadian side was lovely!
Excellent everything went to clockwork, very enjoyable experience.
I enjoyed very much the trip to the Niagara Falls. The guide was excellent not only on his knowledge of places visited but his brilliant personality. The driver was very professional and always ready to help. In a whole the tour is well organized and fulfilled my expectations. Thanks a lot.
Another wonder created by GOD. It is just so beautiful. I am glad that my husband and I had the chance to see the place. The tour guide is very knowledgeable of the places we were passing by. I recommend the 2-Day Niagara Falls Tour from New York by Bus. It is a long drive but it is worth the trip.


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Visit Powell Gardens
My mother and I have visited Powell Gardens for the last 13 years or so, we started visiting when it was just getting started. We've watched it change and grow so much over the years; the visitor center, the chapel, the water gardens, the lake. I went to college just 20 miles from Powell Gardens in Warrensburg, Missouri, at CMSU. Powell Gardens is...
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Visitor's Center
The visitor's center is your entry-way to this magical world of natural beauty. In it you will find a lovely restaurant, a unique shop featuring gifts for the gardener or flower lover, classrooms, meeting and reception rooms, an indoor display of tropicals, and most crucial of all - the restrooms.
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Weekend entertainment
During many weekends and festivals, there is live, free entertainment on the grounds. On this occasion, Kansas City's exciting Paul Meissner Puppets took the stage, enchanting children, parents, and grandparents with their rendition of an Indian story from America's southwest.
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Marjorie Powell Allen Chapel
Nondenominational chapel provides quiet lake-side spot for prayer, relaxation, and frequent weddings.
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A prairie meadow gives visitors the opportunity to enjoy and become acquainted with the wildflowers growing naturally in the prairies of the central states. Across this little piece of prairie can be seen the Marjorie Allen Powell Chapel.
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Woodland setting
A gentle stream flows through this Missouri woodland setting. This area comes alive in April and May when the azaleas, rhododendrens, dogwood and red bud trees are in bloom. In June, the hydrangeas and hostas are most plentiful.
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Good rabbits!!
At the time of this visit, I was not feeling too cordial toward bunnies of any kind, having sacrificed all too many plants in my own flower gardens to satisfy the appetites of these not-so-lovable creatures. However, I found these to be incapable of destroying plants, therefore a little more lovable. We enjoyed watching little kids crawl over these...
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The Island Gardens
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The Patio around the visitor's center.
The visitor's center patio offers a variety of activities and displays - especially on weekends. My wife, Nancy, also found a serene, shady spot to rest her eyes.
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Ray Clemence takes Hart as confident Joe looks the part for England
The emergence of Joe Hart has given England real hope that they have unearthed a goalkeeping gem in the mould of great shot-stoppers such as Gordon Banks and Peter Shilton. England have suffered almost a decade of ignominious exits from major tournaments as a result of embarrassing howlers by a succession of keepers. David Seaman's misjudgment against Brazil in the 2002 World Cup in Japan was just the start of a sequence that included Paul Robinson in Croatia in November 2006; Scott Carson in the return at Wembley a year later and, this summer, Robert Green against the USA in Rustenburg. Top drawer: Joe Hart produced another solid performance in goal for England against Bulgaria But, with a performance against Bulgaria on Friday night that oozed confidence, 23-year-old Manchester City giant Hart gave an indication that England's problems at No1 are over. Ray Clemence, England's goalkeeping coach and himself a former distinguished wearer of the coveted international jersey, said: 'When it was needed against Bulgaria, he pulled off three or four excellent saves which influenced the game and that is what top international keepers do. 'He has come in, looked comfortable and done what international keepers do. They may not have lots to do but, when called upon, they make the saves that matter, particularly the one where straight off the back of it we scored the second goal. 'I'm not going to put any pressure on him. Joe is a young lad who has just come into the side, this is his fifth international and in each one he has looked more comfortable, as though to say "I can cope with this, I'll deal with it" and he has done. 'I saw his performance for Manchester City at Tottenham a few weeks ago and it was a bit special. 'He looks difficult to beat for opposing forwards and he feels he is very difficult to beat. And he is just as keen on the training ground as on the pitch.' England 4 Bulgaria 0: Defoe hat-trick helps Capello along road to recoveryEngland No 1 Hart joined by Arsenal rookie Shea as keeper crisis deepensGetting shirty! England supporters' anger as FA launch another new kit MANCHESTER CITY FC
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Buddha is asking, "Do you think, Subhuti, I have learned anything from Dipankara?" Subhuti says, "Not so, O Lord" - because there is nothing to learn. Does it mean Buddha is ungrateful to Dipankara? No, not at all. When he became enlightened, the first gratitude was towards Dipankara who had disappeared into the infinite long long ago, not even a trace was left behind. He exists only in the memory of Buddha, nowhere else.
About Dipankara there exists no scripture. Maybe in those days scriptures were not written. There exists no other reference about him. Buddha is the only sole reference. Three thousand years have passed, nobody knows anything about Dipankara; but when Buddha became enlightened the first gratitude, the first thankfulness, was towards Dipankara. Why? Because it was in his presence that the longing became a passion - to become a buddha. It was in his presence that the great desire to become a buddha arose. It was in his presence that the bud of Gautama started dreaming of becoming a flower. It was in his presence that the dream unfolded. Three thousand years it took to drop the hindrances, the obstacles, but what are three thousand years in the eternity of time? Nothing.just a few moments.
Why is Buddha asking Subhuti? So that Subhuti can understand that there is nothing to be learned from Buddha. Buddha himself has not learned anything from Dipankara, so "There is nothing, Subhuti, to learn from me. Be with me, don't think in terms of learning. The moment you think in terms of learning you are not with me."
Here also there are two types of people - the disciples and the students. The students are those who are in search of learning something. They are here to gather something so that they can brag and say that they know this and they know that. They are just collecting colored stones while diamonds are available.
The disciple is one who is not interested in knowledge, who is interested in being, who is interested just to be here with me, for no other reason, for no other motive. His heart has been touched, his dream has started unfolding, a great intense desire is arising in him.
Just the other night Saroj was here and she was saying that she becomes very afraid of death. I asked her, "Why? Why do you become so much afraid?" And her answer was beautiful. She said, "Not because of death, Osho, but because I have not yet known anything, not yet realized anything. I have not yet felt anything. I am afraid that I might die without knowing the truth, that is my fear."
A disciple is one who has become immensely interested in being - in truth itself, not knowing about it. She is not afraid of death, she is afraid death may come in and may disturb the intimacy that is arising between me and her. Death may come and may disrupt the presence that she is drinking, the presence that is going into her being and changing a thousand and one things in her soul - that is the fear.
A disciple is one who does not bother about knowing but is interested in being. Not that he wants to know something about God, but that he wants to taste God, to drink out of that reservoir called God, to become part of that oceanic energy.


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Seven Superfoods to Include in Your Diet
Seven Superfoods to try:
- Green Tea: It contains antioxidants useful for protection against cancer and free radical molecules. Green tea also fights inflammation in the body, can lower cholesterol and improve your blood sugar balance
- Pomegranates: Also antioxidant rich, pomegranates and pure pomegranate juice has been shown to help fight heart disease.
- Ginger:A natural anti-inflammatory, ginger helps prevent inflammation in the body. It's also great for helping with nausea, digestion, and pms. (Try my ginger apple tea)
- Broccoli: Contains high amounts of phytonutrients called isothiocyanates (sulforaphane and indole-3 carbinol). These phytonutrients help the liver to detoxify harmful, cancer-causing compounds.
- Flax Seeds: Improve your heart health with these super seeds. They contain omega-3 fatty acids, fiber and lignans. Grind them and add them to smoothies and baking!
- Dark Chocolate: One square a day gives you a happy little high, is good for your heart, and blood vessels, boosts endorphins, and promotes feelings of attraction, excitement, and love.
- Buckwheat: High in protein and fiber, it helps get your immune system in top shape. It can also lower cholesterol and is a source of magnesium. Buckwheat flour is a great alternative to wheat flour and adds a tasty nutty flavor to your baking. (Buckwheat muffins are a favorite)
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11 Comments on Seven Superfoods to Include in Your Diet
Superfoods are great additions! I hope you´ll get some sun, the weather here has finally been great during the weekend and I think today will be sunny too.
Love all of these in this list, I drink green tea everyday but eat more chocolate than I should…I also love quinoa, arugula, spinach, avocado, pecans, they are healthy right?
This is a great list…My newly favorite mix is a blend of green tea, ginger and cranberries from Cyprus. I love the flavor! Refreshes me and I am glad to learn that the ingredients are part of your Superfoods list. I have bookmarked the page.
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Fantastic list! I eat nearly all of these, except I need to remember about the buckwheat. I also like to add goji berries to trail mix, they are a superfoods too.
So many to choose! Some of my favs are quinoa, avocados, blueberries, almonds and chia YUM xx
have at least 3 checked for today on that list… happy week!
This is such a fantastic list – thank you my friend
Pomegranate and dark chocolate are two of my favourite foods so no major dietary alternations here!
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Oh wow. I am so glad you included the dark chocolate. Haha.
This is very helpful and I want to go out and stock up!
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Thanks for all of your comments and additions to this post! Loved reading about the superfoods you include in your diet!! xo
Acai berries, blueberries, turmeric, almonds, and chia seeds are superfoods that I eat regularly!


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US considers pika protection due to warming
If you were to cross a rabbit with a hamster, make it very sensitive to heat, and deposit it on mountains throughout the western United States, you'd be wasting your time because it looks as though somebody has already done it.
The American pika, a small furry mammal in the same order as rabbits and hares, makes its home at high elevations where it enjoys the cold. Pikas that are exposed to temperatures over 80 degrees Fahrenheit tend to overheat and die.
Which is exactly what has been happening, scientists say. The San Francisco Chronicle cites reports that the animals are vanishing as temperatures rise:
Surveys in the Great Basin show that more than one-third of the populations are disappearing, according to Erik Beever, a biologist with the U.S. Geological Survey. Out of 25 former populations found decades ago, only 16 could be located in a recent search. California populations that live at the lower elevations already are suffering from rising temperatures, scientists say. ...
"Pikas are intolerant to higher temperatures, and the scientists are finding that the lower-elevation populations are disappearing," said Shaye Wolf, a biologist on staff of the Center for Biological Diversity.


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Radio Smart Talk: "Hotspotting" healthcare use & prevention
Transforming Health | 05.21.13
Radio Smart Talk for Tuesday, May 21:
witf's Transforming Health initiative addresses the major changes that are going on in today's American healthcare. Better outcomes, prevention, and controlling costs are all part of any transition plan that is driven by the patient centered medical home.
Tuesday's Radio Smart Talk features two guests who will focus on those three aspects of healthcare.
Dr. Jeffrey Brenner is the Executive Director and Founder of the Camden (NJ) Coalition of Healthcare Providers. Across the Delaware River from Philadelphia in Camden, New Jersey, Dr. Brenner found that a small percentage of patients were utilizing the most healthcare. He mapped out where those patients lived and developed a system he called hotspotting.
For example in a six-year period, some nine hundred people who lived on two blocks made 4,000 hospital visits at a cost of about $200 million. Dr. Brenner's research discovered that in most cases, those patients didn't have regular physicians who could monitor their conditions, often went to hospital emergency rooms for treatment, or often didn't take their prescribed medications.
Brenner found that if he kept in contact with the patients and advised them on their healthcare, their conditions improved and they were making fewer visits to the doctor and hospitals. As a result, they were healthier and less money was spent on their healthcare.
Brenner will join us on Tuesday's program to explain how his research can be used nationally.
Also, Dalila Butler M.P.H. of the Prevention Institute will be with us as well. The Prevention Institute says it is "committed to preventing illness and injury, to fostering health and social equity, and to building momentum for community prevention as an integral component of a quality health system."
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Mark your calendars- Both guests will be speaking in the midstate later this week:
Ms. Butler will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2013 Lancaster Health Summit on Thursday, May 23. Click here to register for the Summit.
Dr. Brenner will also visit Central PA on Thursday, May 23. He will convene a gathering of health care providers, state officials, social service providers, faith-based organizations and local citizens interested to learn more about innovations in health care delivery and how to make a difference. Click here for more information.
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Two men spent more than a week adrift in the Gulf of Mexico, surviving on a small raft and rations after their barge sank during Tropical Storm Debby.
Gerald Chessher, 57, and Vance Bryan, 48, were moving cargo on a barge from Captiva Island in Florida to Cancun when they got caught in the storm.
"The rain was so tremendous. It was like a zillion marbles," Chessher said in an exclusive interview on "Good Morning America."
As waves crashed against their boat, it became clear the duo had a problem.
" We've lost power, our filters are clogged, our engines are running at less than half throttle and we have to abandon our load and find help because we are headed for the center of the Gulf of Mexico," Bryan said.
The men evacuated to a raft, where they would spend the next nine days being "tossed around like rag dolls" while the U.S. Coast Guard searched for them.
When rescuers found their capsized barge, they feared the worst. Chessher's mother began to plan her son's funeral.
Meanwhile, the men fought to survive in the blistering heat.They rationed their water– just ten ounces a day– and ate fish they caught from the sea.
"We were dazed. We were extremely rattled. We had lost our whole flotilla, almost our lives, we was in a storm that wasn't supposed to be there," Bryan said.
On Thursday, the men were spotted by a Good Samaritan on a passing boat, which notified the U.S. Coast Guard.
" Our time was up. Thank god for those guys. They come through," Bryan said. "They did save our lives."


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