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Last Modified: 22 Oct 2013
Angkor Trails
Trip code: TKSD
Validity: 01 Jan 2012 to 31 Dec 2012
The road to Angkor is paved with historic riches and cultural treasures - the perfect route for insight into the fascinating countries of Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. From the bustle of Bangkok and the grandeur of Angkor to the rural charm of Chau Doc and energy of Ho Chi Minh City, be charmed by the people and seduced by the unforgettable landscapes of this beautiful region.
Table of Contents
Group size
Emergency funds
Your fellow travellers
Single travellers
Issues on your trip
What to take
Also available to purchase
Meals introduction
Itinerary disclaimer
Culture shock rating
Travel insurance
Physical rating
Group leader
Responsible Travel
Included activities
Joining point
A couple of rules
Optional activities
Joining point description
The Intrepid Foundation
Money Exchange
Joining point instructions
Responsible Travel projects
Spending money
Arrival complications
Carbon offset
Finish point description
Departure tax
Finish point instructions
Important notes
Emergency contact
Original trips are classic Intrepid adventures. With a mix of included activities and free time, they offer plenty of opportunities to explore at your own pace and take part in activities that really get beneath the skin of a destination. While the occasional meal may be included, you'll have the freedom to seek out your own culinary adventures. Accommodation is generally budget or tourist class (2-3 star), but you're as likely to find yourself as a guest of a local family as staying in a hotel or camping. Transport will vary as well. Depending on the destination and the itinerary you could find yourself travelling on anything from a camel to a train or a private safari vehicle. It's all part of the adventure! Original travellers have a desire to make the most of their travel time and really get to know a place, its people and cultures.
Day 1 Bangkok
Sa-wat dee! Welcome to Thailand.
Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6pm on Day 1.
You can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting. Please look for a note in the hotel lobby or ask the hotel reception where it will take place. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in time, you may wish to arrive a day early so you're able to attend. We'll be happy to book additional accommodation for you (subject to availability). If you're going to be late, please inform the hotel reception. We'll be collecting your insurance details and next of kin information at this meeting, so please ensure you have all these details to provide to your leader.
Bangkok has so much to offer those with time to explore - why not take a riverboat to Chinatown and explore the crowded streets, uncover the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, wander down the tourist mecca of Khao San Road, or indulge in some Thai massage?
Pay a visit to Wat Pho, home to the country's largest reclining Buddha and keeper of the magic behind Thai massage.
Explore the magnificent Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.
Optional Activities
Bangkok - Wat Pho temple - THB100
Bangkok - Grand Palace - THB500
Hotel (1 nt)
Days 2-4 Siem Reap/Angkor Wat
It's a long drive from Bangkok to Siem Reap (approx. 8-9 hours including border crossing and lunch)
The small but expanding town of Siem Reap is the gateway to Angkor. It's markets are a great place to shop or to try some cheap, delicious street food.
Temple-hop with our local guide to make the most of our visit to the world-famous Angkor complex. These temples were built between the 9th and 13th centuries when the Khmer empire was the pre-eminent influence in South-East Asia. The temples were believed to represent the cosmic world and were set in perfect balance, symmetry and composition. The intricately carved bas-reliefs and architectural designs are mind-blowing and there are spectacular photographic opportunities at any time of day - watching a sunrise or sunset is a must. The ruins are scattered over an area of some 160 sq km, but the main cluster of temples is close to Siem Reap so we'll have plenty of time to fully appreciate the great archaeological sites of Angkor Wat, the Bayon and the jungle-covered Ta Prohm.
Depending on the season there may be a chance to visit Tonle Sap Lake for a look at local life.
Included Activities
Siem Reap - 3 day Angkor pass
Angkor Wat - Guided tour
Optional Activities
Siem Reap - Landmine Museum - USD3
Siem Reap - Village tour - USD12
Siem Reap - Tonle Sap boat trip - USD15
Siem Reap - Remork transport to Tonle Sap Lake - USD10
Hotel (3 nts)
Days 5-6 Phnom Penh
Travel by private bus to Cambodia's capital, Phnom Penh (approx 6 hrs). A great opportunity to look at the real Cambodia, we'll make several stops at points of interest along the way. It may be possible to see the cottage industry at Santuk Silk Farm and sample the local cuisine of deep-fried spiders at Skun.
Phnom Penh, Cambodia's capital, is set on a major junction of the Mekong and Tonle Sap rivers and boasts some fine examples of French-inspired architecture.
Confront Cambodia's tragic past on a guided tour of the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, a former school which served as a Khmer Rouge torture centre. It's estimated that more than 20,000 people were held and tortured here.
Head out to the Choeung Ek Memorial, where a stupa made up of some 8,000 human skulls marks the site of the infamous Killing Fields. This was the execution ground for the torture victims of Tuol Sleng and standing in this peaceful setting it's almost unthinkable to imagine that to date nearly 9000 corpses have been exhumed from the area.
Learn about a brighter period in Cambodian history with a visit to the Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda.
Explore Wat Phnom, a peaceful temple situated on a hill for which the city is named. According to legend, a 14th-century woman named Penh found sacred Buddhist objects in the nearby river and placed them here on the small hill.
Check out the National Museum. Housed in a beautiful traditional building, it contains many outstanding examples of Khmer craftsmanship.
Take in the sites by cyclo! Tours generally take in the following: central market, US Embassy, Wat Phnom, Mekong river front, independence monument, finishing at the Royal Palace.
Stroll along the famous Sisowath Quay and enjoy a coffee or cocktail at one of the many cafes while observing the busy river traffic.
Included Activities
Phnom Penh - Lunch at Santuk Silk Farm
Phnom Penh - Guided tour of Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum
Phnom Penh - Guided tour Choeung Ek (Killing fields)
Optional Activities
Phnom Penh - Royal Palace and Silver Pagoda - USD7
Phnom Penh - Wat Phnom - USD2
Phnom Penh - National Museum - USD5
Cyclo tour - Phnom Penh - USD3
Hotel (2 nts)
Day 7 Chau Doc
Journey down the Mekong by speedboat, crossing the border into Vietnam, taking in the life on the Mekong Delta before arriving to Chau Doc (approx 4-5 hrs).
Famous for floating houses and ethnic diversity, Chau Doc features Chinese, Cham and Khmer communities with their mosques, temples and churches.
Optional Activities
Chao Doc - Sam Mountain trip - USD5
Hotel (1 nt)
Days 8-9 Ho Chi Minh City
Travel by private minibus to Ho Chi Minh City (approx 8 hrs).
Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is characterised by a vast array of sights and sounds, and is a fascinating blend of old and new, East and West. The huge number of people rushing about their daily lives in Vietnam's largest city gives it a dynamic atmosphere and the French influence is evident in the excellent baguettes and coffee on offer. Much of city life takes place on the busy streets lined with shops, stalls and vendors, who have their wares spread out on the footpath and sell everything from soup to sophisticated electronics.
We have a few hours in the afternoon to explore the frenetic heart of the city or to bargain for final purchases at the historic Ben Thanh Market before an optional final dinner.
There are no activities planned for the final day and you are able to depart the accommodation at any time. Please check the 'Finishing Point Hotel' section for checkout times and luggage storage possibilities.
Optional Activities
HCMC - Reunification Palace - VND30000
HCMC - War Remnants Museum - VND15000
HCMC - Cu Chi Tunnels - VND90000
Hotel (1 nt)
Also available to purchase
For many of our trips we have other services or experiences that are also available to purchase to extend your trip or to make your holiday a little easier. Below is a list of other travel products you can purchase in conjunction with this trip.
TKSD Single supplement (TKSD)
Best of Cambodia & Vietnam (TKSKC)
Itinerary disclaimer
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers' comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Trip Notes a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. For the latest updated Trip Notes please visit our website: www.intrepidtravel.com
Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route.
Culture shock rating
Expect some culture shock. You'll be exposed to signs of poverty and access to services may be sporadic. The food will be quite different to home and English speakers harder to find. Respecting the local culture will make it easier to fit in and really experience the location.
Physical rating
Some easy physical activities included in your trip. No physical preparation is required to make the most of the journey.
Included activities
Included activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary, all other activities are optional and at your own expense. If you choose not to participate in the included activities on this itinerary, the cost will not be refunded.
Optional activities
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. Prices are for entrance only and don't include transport costs to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. Optional activities aren't necessarily endorsed or recommended by Intrepid nor included in price of this trip. If you do any optional activities, you do so at your own risk and it must be clearly understood that your participation is your own decision and doesn't form part of your contract with Intrepid. You may be required to sign/complete a waiver form or a receipt for some optional activities.
The receipt of commissions or kickbacks in exchange for recommending particular shops or services is ingrained in the culture of the tourism industry. Rather than turning a blind eye to this unavoidable issue in some areas, Intrepid has established a centralised fund whereby contributions from recommended suppliers are collected and distributed back into the business. Intrepid aim to provide the best value trips in the market, and this fund assists in keeping operating costs and trip prices low to you.
A priority in establishing this fund is that the experience of our traveller - you - is not compromised in any way. Please let us know via the feedback form completed after your trip if we are successfully meeting this objective.
Money Exchange
The official currency of Thailand is the Baht (THB).
The official currency of Cambodia is the Riel (KHR).
Unofficially however, US currency (US$) runs the country and is the currency you should bring, mostly in cash - notes should be 2006 series onwards. Clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Notes should be 2006 series onwards. Torn, dirty or old notes, as well as the $2US note will be refused in most businesses. ATMs also dispense in both KHR and US$.
The official currency of Vietnam is Dong (VND).
Some establishments will accept US currency (USD), but usually only for large purchases and in some restaurants and hotels that cater to tourists. It's not possible to exchange Vietnamese Dong outside the country, so convert or spend all your Dong before leaving.
The most convenient and cheapest way to obtain local currency in is via an Automated Teller Machine (ATM). ATMs are now available in most towns and visa cash advances are available in major banks. The use of credit cards is restricted, mainly to major hotels. Foreign currency notes that are old, torn or faded can be very difficult to exchange; clean bills in small denominations are most useful. Traveller's cheques can be difficult to change.
Spending money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping, participating in optional activities, and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
If you're happy with the services provided a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels, inspires excellent service, and is an entrenched feature of the tourism industry across many Intrepid destinations. Although can be difficult to source we advise you to carry small notes of local currency each day to make tipping easier. Please note we recommend that any tips are given directly to the intended recipient by a member of your group as our group leaders are prohibited from collecting cash for tips.
The following amounts are per person suggestions based on local considerations and feedback from our past travellers:
Restaurants: Local markets and basic restaurants - round your bill up to the nearest US$1. More up-market restaurants we suggest 10% to 15% of your bill.
Local guides: Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest US$2-3 per day for local guides.
Drivers: You may have a range of drivers on your trip. Some may be with you for a short journey while others may be with you for several days. We would suggest a higher tip for those more involved with the group, however we suggest US$1-2 per day for drivers.
Your Group Leader: You may also consider tipping your leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline US$2-4 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
In total, we recommend you budget approx US$5-10 per day of your trip to cover tipping.
At your group meeting on day 1 your tour guide will discuss with you the idea of running a group tipping kitty, whereby everybody contributes an equal amount and then your group leader pays the tips while keeping a running record of all monies spent (except restaurant tips). The record can be checked at any time and any money remaining at the end of the tour returned to group members. This is often the easiest way to avoid the hassles of needing small change and knowing when and what is an appropriate amount to tip.
Please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.
Departure tax
All departure taxes should be included in your international flight ticket.
Important notes
Tet is Vietnam's New Year festival, held annually in late January or early February based on the lunar calendar. While this can be a fascinating time to travel and experience this event, expect some shop closures and busier than usual local transport. Opening hours at some tourist sites may also be affected or closed. Although we make all reasonable efforts to avoid disruption, a flexible approach from the traveller is appreciated.
During public holidays and festival periods in Cambodia many businesses may close, transport may be extremely busy and travel times may increase. During these times please be patient and consider these moments as an opportunity to interact with the locals. Particularly worth noting are Khmer New Year (3 days in mid-April), Pchum Ben (3 days in early October) and Water Festival (3 days in late November).
During the rainy months (approx. June to October), our mode of transport may occasionally be changed due to inclement weather.
The Cambodia/Thailand land border is occasionally closed due to flooding. If this is the case, we may need to alter the itinerary and fly. In such cases the traveller would cover this expense - refer to emergency funds section of trip notes.
Group size
Maximum of 12 travellers per group.
Your fellow travellers
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of travelling in a group. Your fellow travellers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travellers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part.
Due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travellers booked on your trip prior to departure. However you can download Intrepid's FREE Meet Up app to chat with your fellow travellers before your trip. Meet up, discuss your upcoming trip and share the excitement of planning for your adventure. For more information visit:
Single travellers
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travellers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multishare. Some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis and where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our trips, you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own room (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour - pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
A single supplement is available on this trip, please refer to your booking agent for further information.
Hotel (8 nts)
The style of accommodation indicated in the day-to-day itinerary is a guideline. On rare occasions, alternative arrangements may need to be made due to the lack of availability of rooms in our usual accommodation. A similar standard of accommodation will be used in these instances.
Accommodation on this trip is on a twin/multishare basis. Please note there may be times where facilities will be shared rather than ensuite and rare occasions when you share a room with passengers travelling on different Intrepid trips than your own.
Throughout the trip we request that our hotels prepare rooms in time for our arrival, especially if we're arriving prior to normal check-in time. However this isn't always possible which means we won't be able to check-in immediately on arrival at some hotels. Instead, we can store our luggage and explore our new destination.
If you've purchased pre-trip or post-trip accommodation (if available), you may be required to change rooms from your trip accommodation for these extra nights.
Some hotels in Vietnam and Cambodia have windowless rooms, or windows that don't necessarily have a view. This is often due to high population density in large cities, however local building standards also don't require rooms to have windows. We do request rooms with windows, however they aren't always available.
Meals introduction
While travelling with us you'll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in the world. Your group leader will be able to suggest restaurants to try during your trip. On our camping trips we often cook the region's specialities so you don't miss out. To give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat, generally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also gives you more budgeting flexibility. As a rule our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There's no obligation to do this though.
6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch
Please budget for additional meals and expenses while on your trip. Our suggestion is based on past traveller feedback but you may choose to spend more or less.
Van, Private minibus, Boat, Bus
There are some long travel days and some of the transport can be quite cramped and without air-conditioning.
Group leader
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader however, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders.
Your leader will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the places visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit. If you were interested in delving deeper into the local culture at a specific site or location then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations of your trip.
Joining point
Viengtai Hotel
42 Rambuttri Road
Phone: +66 22805434
Fax: +66 22818153
Joining point description
Centrally located just off famous Khao San road, the Viengtai is within walking distance of many of the area's main attractions such as: Grand Palace, National Museum, National Library and Wat Po. Local area maps are available from reception.
Rooms are equipped with private en-suite, AC, TV, phone & mini-fridge. The hotel has 24hr reception, restaurant and swimming pool.
Joining point instructions
Metered taxi ranks are easily located, on exiting the customs hall walk outside the airport and look for the sign saying 'metered taxis'. The cost is the metered fare plus a THB50 surcharge. If the taxi uses the toll way it is up to an extra THB70. The total fare should be about THB400 (US$13). Non-metered taxis are also available, where you will be given a docket to pay the driver a set price of THB700 (US$20). It will take about 1 hour drive to the hotel.
Alternatively Intrepid offer a pre-arranged transfer service option. Enquire with your agent and advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your trip departure. If you have purchased an arrival transfer you will be met after exiting customs outside. Look for exit door 6 and our representative holding a sign with your name on it.
If you have any problems locating our representative please go to the ATTA Counter (Association of Thai Travel Agents) near exit door 6 and ask to call our transfer company on one of the following 24 hour numbers:
081 658 2727 or
081 566 9324
If you flight is delayed or cancelled please call the above numbers.
Normal check in time at the hotel is after 14:00.
Arrival complications
We don't expect any problems (and nor should you) but if for any reason you are unable to commence your group trip as scheduled, please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your group leader.
If you have pre-booked an airport transfer (where available) and have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the starting point hotel, following the Joining Instructions in these Trip Notes. Should this occur, please apply to your travel agent for a refund of the transfer cost on your return.
No refund is available on missed transfers or portions of your trip owing to a different flight arrival or delayed flight arrival. Any additional cost incurred in order to meet up with your group is at your own expense.
Finish point description
Centrally located the hotel features a travel desk, currency exchange, restaurant & bar, gym. All 50 rooms are equipped with TV, AC, safe, Wi-Fi Internet, TV & minibar
Finish point instructions
A taxi to the airport will cost approx. $10 USD (220,000 VND) and take around 40 minutes depending on traffic.
A pre-booked airport departure transfer to the airport is available if arranged at the time of booking. Please advise your flight arrival details at least 14 days prior to your trip departure. This departure transfer can only be offered in conjunction with post-tour accommodation booked through Intrepid.
If you have booked a post trip airport transfer, please ask your leader to confirm with our local operator the time of departure and meeting place. If you have any problems please call our hotline on:
+84 903 117 770.
Check-out time from the hotel is 12 noon. If you are departing later, you can arrange luggage storage at the hotel
Emergency contact
In the case of a genuine crisis or emergency, Intrepid's Thailand Office can be reached on Tel: +66 898 103 722 (Thailand, Laos, Malaysia, Borneo, Indonesia, Burma & Phillipines) and Tel: +855 92 555 969 (Cambodia). For all other enquiries please contact our Reservations department which is open 24 hours, 6 days per week (excluding Sunday). For further contact details please refer to:
Emergency funds
Please also make sure you have access to an additional US$400, to be used when unforeseen incidents or circumstances outside our control (eg. a natural disaster, civil unrest or an outbreak of bird flu) necessitate a change to our planned route.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveller. The visa requirements for your trip vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. As a general rule most countries expect that you will have at least 6 months' validity on your passport. On arrival visitors may be asked to present return tickets and evidence of means to cover your intended stay.
We keep the following information up to date as much as possible, but rules do change - it's important that you check for yourself. Residents from other countries must consult the relevant embassies or your travel agent.
Australia: No - not required
Belgium: No - not required
Canada: No - not required
Germany No - not required
Ireland: No - not required
Netherlands: No - not required
New Zealand: No - not required
South Africa: No - not required
Switzerland: No - not required
United Kingdom: No - not required
USA: No - not required
If entering by air you will be granted a 30 day stay on arrival. If entering by a land border, you will be granted a 15 day stay only. A visa extension can be obtained in Thailand at an immigration office for approx. 2000THB. Alternatively you can apply for a Thailand visa in advance from your embassy or consulate that will allow a 30 day stay when entering at an overland border.
Australia:Yes - on arrival
Belgium: Yes - on arrival
Canada: Yes - on arrival
Germany Yes - on arrival
Ireland: Yes - on arrival
Netherlands: Yes - on arrival
New Zealand: Yes - on arrival
South Africa: Yes - on arrival
Switzerland: Yes - on arrival
United Kingdom: Yes - on arrival
USA: Yes - on arrival
Visas can be organised either in advance or on arrival. Check with your embassy or consulate and allow approx 3 weeks for processing. It is also possible to obtain your Cambodian visa on arrival at the airport or border crossing for approx. US$25 (cost subject to change) - you will need a passport photo.
If a point of contact is requested, please write: Freedom Hotel, Road #6, Siem Reap, Cambodia.
Australia: Yes - in advance
Belgium: Yes - in advance
Canada: Yes - in advance
Germany Yes - in advance
Ireland: Yes - in advance
Netherlands: Yes - in advance
New Zealand: Yes - in advance
South Africa: Yes - in advance
Switzerland: Yes - in advance
United Kingdom: Yes - in advance
USA: Yes - in advance
When obtaining your visa you should allow 3 weeks for processing, the cost is approximately US$60 to US$100. Check with your embassy or consulate for further details. Some nationalities are exempt from requiring a visa if their stay is less than 15 days, but if you are planning on staying in Vietnam for longer than 15 days you will need to obtain a visa extension in advance.
Keep the customs and immigration form you receive on arrival, as you need it to complete exit formalities on departure.
If your visa application asks for a point of contact, please write: Intrepid Vietnam 57A Nguyen Khac Hieu St, Hanoi, Vietnam Ph +84 4 3715 0996.
Your visa application form may require you to state the dates on which you enter and exit that country. Please note we suggest you list your date of entry a few days before, and date of exit a few days after, your intended dates in case you encounter any delays or problems en route. The following are the international/administrative border crossings for this trip:
On day 2 we cross the border from Thailand to Cambodia
The Thailand border is Aranyaprathet
The Cambodian border is Poipet
On day 7 we cross the border from Cambodia into Vietnam
The Cambodian border is Khaorm Sam Nor Kaoh Roka
The Vietnam border is Song Thien
To help calculate the exact dates of these crossings we have found the following website to be very useful - http://www.timeanddate.com
Issues on your trip
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
What to take
What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are travelling. Generally speaking you should pack as lightly as possible. On the vast majority of our trips you are expected to carry your own luggage and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we recommend keeping the weight under 10kg / 22lb.
Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
You can find Intrepid's Ultimate Packing List on our website. It should be used as a guide only and isn't intended to be a complete packing list.
Go to Intrepid's Ultimate Packing List
Consider bringing your own water bottle to refill along the way. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion ends up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments. Although it can be difficult to avoid bottled water when travelling, please consider water purification techniques such as iodine or micropur and use the water dispensers which are provided at some of our accommodation. When unable to avoid bottled water it is better to buy the largest available and distribute into your smaller bottle for the day
All Intrepid travellers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveller is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, Intrepid reserves the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip. For legal reasons our leaders and guides are prohibited from administering any type of drugs including headache tablets and antibiotics. Please ensure that you are adequately prepared.
Rare instances of dengue fever have been reported in this region. This virus is transmitted by mosquitoes. There is no vaccination against it, but there are preventative measures that you can take such as wearing long clothing, using repellent and being indoors particularly around dusk and dawn.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while travelling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your group leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before travelling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field:
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms.
Some hotel balconies don't meet UK standards in terms of the width of the balcony fence being narrower than 10cm.
You may stay at hotels with unfenced pools and no life guard on duty.
Depending on where you come from please note that drivers in this part of the world may drive on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to. Look both ways before crossing any road. Traffic can be a little more chaotic than you might be used to at home. Be aware!
Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in the western world or from your home country and not all the transport which we use provides seat belts.
While travelling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking alone at night and encourage you to walk together and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
While life jackets are generally available on water craft, there may be occasions where they are not provided and child size life jackets are not always readily available. If travelling with children and this safety issue concerns you we will be able to advise alternative methods of transport (where available) for you to travel to the next destination. You can choose to travel independently for this leg of the journey. This would be at your own expense.
Be particularly aware of motorbike bag snatching, especially in the bigger cities, such as Ho Chi Minh City.
Take care when taking part in any activities in the ocean, river or open water where waves and currents can be unpredictable. It is expected that anyone taking part in water activities are able to swim and have experience in open water. All swimmers should seek local advice before entering the water.
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When travelling on a group trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Please go to our website for links to various travel insurance providers:
Responsible Travel
We believe strongly in low impact or rather positive impact tourism. Broadly speaking this means that we try to minimise the negative aspects of tourism on the local cultures and environments that we visit and highlight the positive aspects. Please visit our website for further details and suggestions on how you can be a responsible traveller:
When packing be aware that dress standards are conservative throughout Asia, especially outside major cities. To respect this and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. This means clothing that covers your shoulders and knees. Loose, lightweight, long clothing is both respectful and cool in the predominantly hot Asian climate. In many rural areas in Asia women will need to wear modest clothing even to swim. Singlets, tank tops and topless sun bathing are all unacceptable. When visiting religious sites men often need to wear long trousers and women a long skirt or sarong.
A couple of rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land, but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Intrepid travellers. Intrepid's philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular, the local people who make our destinations such special places. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
The Intrepid Foundation
Since Intrepid Travel commenced operating in 1989 we've been committed to giving something back to the communities we visit. One way has been through our support for local humanitarian, development and conservation projects. Many of our travellers want to contribute something too. Whilst it is often tempting to give hand-outs to those less fortunate, this has the potential to promote a culture of begging and dependency. Handouts are not a sustainable way for individuals or communities to live. That's why we established The Intrepid Foundation – to make it easier for travellers wishing to give back to communities in an effective and meaningful way.
The Intrepid Foundation is a not-for-profit fund offering a selection of excellent grassroots organisations which you can contribute to. All donations to The Intrepid Foundation will be matched by Intrepid Travel dollar for dollar (up to AU$5,000 per donor and a total of AU$400,000 for all donors in each financial year). And every cent gets there as Intrepid Travel pays for all the administration costs. Donating is simple and secure. Please ask your group leader for information on the projects we support through The Intrepid Foundation or go to our website:
Responsible Travel projects
Organisations and projects currently supported by The Intrepid Foundation in Thailand include:
* Friends of the Asian Elephant aims to protect and conserve the welfare of elephants - both domesticated and wild. FAE's elephant hospital provides free medical care and transportation, and is in the process of establishing a nursery in an effort to reduce the high infant mortality rate of domesticated working elephants.
* Baan Unrak (House of Happiness) is an orphanage and community relief centre for children and destitute women. Providing shelter, food, clothing, education, employment, love and support for those in need, Baan Unrak currently houses more than 60 children and continues to grow.
Organisations and projects currently supported by The Intrepid Foundation in Cambodia include:
* The Angkor Centre for Conservation of Biodiversity (ACCB) is focused on delivering education and training to increase awareness of the need for conservation and environmental protection. It also provides rescue, rehabilitation and release services for wildlife, and conservation breeding of selected endangered species.
* Green Gecko provides security, education, love and opportunities to Siem Reap street kids through their formative years and into their adult lives. It also supports the children's families and the broader community through long term health, education and training initiatives.
* Ptea Teuk Dong (PTD) works to improve the lives of street families and female victims of abuse or trafficking. The centre consists of a training centre, a school for children and 10.5 hectares of rice fields. Each year they assist almost 200 people with food, clothing, medication, vocational training and housing.
* The Starfish Project helps those unable to access government and other large NGO assistance. Activities include medical care, housing projects, water and sanitation, woman and children in prison, as well as small business assistance. They also run a popular cafe/bakery, massage centre and handicraft shop.
Intrepid Travel also supports the following non-profit organisation:
* The Children's Surgical Centre in Phnom Penh provides free surgery and treatment to children. Intrepid is collecting children's spectacles which are reconfigured and fitted by professional ophthalmologists. If you can help, please bring children's spectacles and give them to your leader at the start of your trip.
Organisations and projects currently supported by The Intrepid Foundation in Vietnam include:
* The Blue Dragon Children's Foundation works in northern and central Vietnam with the most vulnerable children: street kids, children with disabilities, the rural poor and victims of trafficking. Their main aim is to help kids go to school or receive vocational training in an effort to help them find their way out of poverty.
* Children's Hope in Action (CHIA) provides vital health and disability programs and educational services to vulnerable families in Hoi An and surrounding rural areas. CHIA's holistic Special Education program facilitates the social, physical and intellectual development of children who have motor disabilities and little, or no intellectual impairment.
* Cuc Phuong National Park's conservation programs - we're currently supporting the Turtle Conservation Centre (TCC), which has specialised breeding and holding facilities for more than 600 turtles representing around 15 of Vietnam's 23 native species. In addition to providing educational activities and raising public awareness, a major focus of the TCC's work involves training of wildlife protection officers.
* The KOTO Saigon Training Centre provides training in life skills and hospitality to former street children. Trainees at the Saigon centre will go on to work at KOTO's restaurant in the city (to open in 2011). Travellers may also visit the KOTO restaurant in Hanoi, which also provides training opportunities for disadvantaged youth and great food.
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The body of Petaluma resident Alyssa Byrne was found Friday morning in South Lake Tahoe.
In a Friday morning press conference, Douglas County Undersheriff Paul Howell said a utility worker in an elevated truck saw Byrne's body behind a high snow bank 10 feet off Pioneer Trail between Al Tahoe and Black Bart Avenue about 8:30 a.m.
Police said her body was just off the roadway about 1 mile west of Lake Tahoe Community College, where SnowGlobe was held. Her body looked like it had been there for a couple days, he said.
According to the National Weather Service, the temperature dropped to 3 degrees Jan. 1 and fell to minus 1 Jan. 2.
While Howell did not want to speculate on the circumstances, he said the location could have been along a route someone who missed the SnowGlobe Music Festival shuttle may have taken.
Earlier reports stated that Byrne had made it back to Horizon Casino Resort on New Year's Eve, but police were unable to spot her on security footage.
Howell said police still do not have evidence of foul play, and there were no outward signs of trauma to the body. El Dorado County Sheriff's Office will conduct an autopsy.
Pioneer Trail is currently closed between Al Tahoe and Black Bart Avenue.
The discovery of the body comes after a three-day search for Byrne, who was reported missing Jan. 1 after coming to South Lake Tahoe to attend SnowGlobe. Family members, and friends helped South Lake Tahoe Police Department, Douglas County and El Dorado County sheriff's departments, Douglas County Search and Rescue, FBI and air support from the Washoe County Sheriff's Office search for her.
Kindred Murillo, president of Lake Tahoe Community College where SnowGlobe took place, said more facts are needed before they discuss whether or not the case will impact the music festival's future in the South Shore. The college was planning to discuss the event even before Byrne was reported missing, and once the board has more information they'll move forward with a decision.
The comments that the college has received regarding the event are almost all positive and she hasn't heard complaints about transportation to and from the event, Murillo said.
"I think SnowGlobe did everything they could to make sure attendees were safe. I don't think we'd be doing our job if we didn't look at this. It has to effect (the discussion) because the thing you always have to try to do when you're an educator and community member is provide the safest environment you can," Murillo said.

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It is February 28, 2006. Members of the Iroquois Confederacy (also known as the Haudenosaunee or People of the Longhouse) blockade a highway near Caledonia, Ontario to prevent a housing development on land that falls within their traditional territories. The ensuing confrontation makes national headlines for months. But less well known is the crucial role played by the clan mothers of the community, the traditional source of power in the Haudenosaunee Nation.
With grace and honour, they rally the community on the Six Nations of the Grand River Reserve--with a population of 20,000, the largest reserve in Canada.
It is the clan mothers who set the rules for conduct. And when the community's chiefs ask people to abandon the barricades, it is the clan mothers who overrule them.
Six Miles Deep is a compelling portrait of a group of women whose actions have led a cultural reawakening in their traditionally matriarchal community.
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Well i ask if somebody feels free to update the driver to fix the issues or if there is nobody responsible and nothing will happen (which is more likely). Somebody should responsible who really cares about issues.
I wasn't actually expecting a hotfix for Linux (previously they were Windows only) so I don't have a lot of answers available off the top of my head. I suspect the answer to most of your questions is "because it's our first Linux hotfix"
Presumably the signature is missing because it *is* a hotfix driver. If the driver had been fully QA'ed it probably would have been shipped in place of the standard Cat 9.12 driver. If we are going to continue to provide Linux hotfix drivers then we probably need to find a less annoying way to distinguish between production and hotfix drivers on user systems.
Remember that XvBA hasn't actually been *released* yet, the work-in-process code has simply been *discovered* and some people are using it beneficially.
There used to be two Linux-specific teams - one under Matthew focusing on the core X driver, and one under Larry focusing on customer and distro issues. For the moment I believe Larry is managing the whole group while we figure out whether to replace Matthew's role and leave the org unchanged, or to shift more of the Linux responsiblity into the core component teams which handle cross-OS development.
Well i ask if somebody feels free to update the driver to fix the issues or if there is nobody responsible and nothing will happen (which is more likely). Somebody should responsible who really cares about issues.
Hi Yall & Bridgman,
kudos guys, for releasing a LINUX hotfix. :-)
Bridgman-makes it a bit hard on you, as you are the much taxed spokesgeek for ATI/AMD, if "....wasn't actually expecting a hotfix." Larry should keep a spokesgeek, in the loop? ;-)
Human error/xmouse rush, etc happens. Is there enough time to release a 2nd hotfix, that fixes the first?
Greekgeek. :-)
Well i wrote a mod tool for ati installers long ago, basically i could fix those issues myself but i could not upload to ati of course
I don't think we've ever had an official spokes... um.. person for the proprietary driver, although Matthew, Pierre and I all helped out where we could.
My job has always been primarily on the open source sice - I'm not in the loop on proprietary driver releases so there was no reason for me to have known about the hotfix -- I'm just saying that if I was had known I might have asked some questions during the week and so been able to answer questions on the weekend
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Well consider nvnews as example (like nvidia handles it) and let the fglrx devs answer in a well known board. it's just that easy.
We do that mostly through the bug tracker right now, although Pierre (OpenGL) comes on here sometimes as well.
the bugtracker is crap when nobody ever gets a response.
Why hasn't the bugtracker been updated to be able to tag bugs for current fglrx releases. Last time I checked it only listed up to 9.7.
But people do get responses (you know that) so it's not crap, right ?
If you want to say "not enough tickets get responses" or "even if the submitter insults the developers and provides no useful information the problem should still be fixed instantly" that's OK, but developers *do* respond to tickets when they are trying to diagnose the problem and need more info.
I get copied on every ticket update and I see that happening.
It's not clear whether Matthew or someone outside ATI/AMD was updating the release pick list, or what the account info was if we were doing it.
Last I heard the guys were following up with Matthew.
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Number of victims of physical violence in the last 12 months and number of victims of physical violence during lifetime.
Number of victims of sexual violence in the last 12 months and number of victims of sexual violence during lifetime.
Number of victims of physical or sexual violence in the last 12 months and number of victims of physical or sexual violence during lifetime.
Number of victims of psychological violence in the last 12 months by sex, age, sex of the perpetrator, and relationship with the perpetrator.
Number of victims of economic violence in the last 12 months by sex, age, sex of the perpetrator, and relationship with the perpetrator.
Number of victims of sexual harassment in the last 12 months by sex, age, sex of the perpetrator, relationship with the perpetrator, and place of harassment.
Number of victims of violence by sex and age, type of violence, severity of violence, and type of services accessed (health, police, women's non-governmental organizations, social services). Data on satisfaction with the services accessed should be included, if possible. Additional breakdowns should be be considered for statistics on prevalence of violence against women, such as urban/rural areas, geographic areas, ethnicity, and migration status. Indicators of women empowerment, such as educational attainment, property ownership and paid employment should also be used.
Reported physical or sexual violence to the police by sex and age of the victim, type of violence, sex of the perpetrator and relationship with the perpetrator.
Number of victims reporting violence and accessing medical treatment in health facilities by sex and age of the victim, and type of violence.
Number of persons considering that wife-beating for specific reasons is justified by sex and age. Specific reasons that have been used in surveys such as DHS are: burning the food, arguing with the husband, refusing to have sex, going out without telling husband, and neglecting children. Additional breakdowns should be considered, such as urban/rural areas, geographic areas, ethnicity, and migration status. Indicators of women empowerment, such as educational attainment, property ownership and paid employment should also be used.
Proportion of women aged 15-49 subjected to physical or sexual violence in the last 12 months by an intimate partner
Proportion of women aged 15-49 subjected to physical or sexual violence in the last 12 months by persons other than an intimate partner
Proportion of women considering justified wife-beating for reasons such as going out without telling husband
Dedicated violence against women surveys are the preferred method of collection of data on violence against women. Although these specialized surveys can be relatively expensive, they provide an opportunity to collect more detailed data by exploring the topics in depth. They also suffer less from under-reporting due to the careful selection and focused training of the interviewers. These surveys can provide information on prevalence of various forms of violence against women and girls, including those occurring in the family or within the general community; characteristics of the victims and their households, and characteristics of the perpetrators and their relationship to the victim. Information on violence against women related to intimate partner is the most widely collected. In some countries, surveys may collect data not only on violence against women, but also on violence against men. (See also section on "Violence against women surveys" in Chapter 3).
Modules on violence against women in health-related surveys, such as DHS, or selected multi-purpose surveys focused on social issues can also be used to collect data on violence against women. Health surveys are a good vehicle for violence against women modules because they usually cover other similarly sensitive topics. In any surveys, however, attention should be paid to ethical issues and confidentiality as well as to the safety of the respondents and interviewers, ensuring the special features of the violence against women surveys are considered (like special training of interviewers and support to victims)
Administrative records from police and court can provide information on reported violence incidents. Although these sources have a limited value in estimating prevalence of violence against women (a large proportion of incidents usually remaining underreported), they are a valuable source of data on use of services and the capacity of system to respond to the problem.
Administrative health sources may provide information on some forms of violence that required victims to seek treatment in the hospital emergency rooms, family clinics or other health-care providers. They are an important source of information on use of health services by victims of violence.
Administrative records from public, private or non-governmental agencies that provide support services to women victims of violence, may provide data on use of their services by victims of violence. The agencies usually included are emergency shelters, crisis centers, sexual assault /domestic violence phone lines, women's non-governmental organizations and legal counsel and legal aid services.
Surveys on violence against women may not adequately cover women who are particularly vulnerable to violence. Women belonging to minority groups, indigenous women, refugees, women migrants, or older women are a relatively small proportion of the population and tend to be harder to reach. As a result, those groups of women are often not present in the sample in big enough numbers to allow calculations and analysis of their specific levels of prevalence of violence.
Use of specific and detailed questions on various forms of physical, sexual, economic or psychological violence and focused training of interviewers increase the accuracy of statistics on violence against women. Use of a set of questions in the surveys instead of one general question reduces the chances of underreporting of violence and increases the comparability of statistics over time and by various groups of population. One of the concerns related to the use of modules on violence against women in existing household surveys is the increased likelihood of under-reporting of violence. It is important that the modules used have an adequate number of well-tested questions rather than just a few added questions. Also, it is important that interviewers are provided with additional training focused on violence against women. For more details on improving data collection in violence against women surveys see section on "Violence against women surveys" in Chapter 3 of this manual as well as United Nations, forthcoming.
Police and court statistics usually tend to underestimate the prevalence of violence against women. Police and court records are necessarily based on the law, such as the penal or criminal code, and family violence law or domestic violence law. If there is no law that qualifies or specifies acts against women as a crime, then there is no legal basis for filing a complaint. Even where a law exists, it is widely recognized that only a small proportion of the crimes of violence against women makes their way into the administrative records of criminal justice systems. Violence against women occurring within the family may not be reported either because it is considered normal and therefore is tolerated, or because of reasons of fear of reprisal, stigma, distrust of the police or legal system, or lack of knowledge of legal rights. Violence against women in the general community is also likely to be underreported. Many women victims of rape, physical or sexual assault, or sexual harassment do not report those crimes to the criminal justice system because of fear or reprisal, stigma, fear of not being believed or even of being blamed.
Some police and court statistics may not be collected disaggregated by basic characteristics such as sex, age, and the relationship between the victim and the perpetrator.
Statistics based on health records may underestimate the violence against women because the victims may not identify the violence as the underlying cause of their injury, or because not all health-care providers may record this type of information.
Surveying populations under 15 on violence poses safety and ethical issues, including challenges of laws requiring mandatory reporting if minors report abuse. Consent forms and ethical guidelines may need to be developed (see Reza, 2007 for examples).
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Outdoor Garden Sink
My 2nd one in 20 years !
I bought one of these 20 years ago and ran it into the ground. It finally broke. Two years ago I tried to find another one and they wern't making this one anylonger so I just didn't buy anything. I do not like any other styles. Tjis is perfect so am buying another one !!!!
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March 31, 2012
Outdoor Sink fits My Needs
I installed this sink last week and really like it so far. I placed a concrete slab below it, and have ordered a motion activated solar powered spotlight to place over it for use in low light conditions. My only suggestion would be to include a drain hose with the unit - I could not use it until I went out and bought one.
April 10, 2012
Wonderful product.
Perfect sink for outdoors. Handsome, durable and blends in with the back of our home. Really can not believe the quality for the price paid.
April 13, 2012
Garden Sink
This is a really nice unit. It is actually the second one we've installed. The last one had to be removed when our house was painted so we decided to just get a new one since we used the last one so much. We like the set up and the durability. Installation is fine as long as you follow the step by step directions. We like the sliding work surface on top when the sink is not in use. It's a really handy item.
April 19, 2012
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My question is what size of hose can you hang on the hose holder?
50 ft-75 ft?
50 ft-75 ft?
1 year, 11 months ago
1 Person needs an answerI have this question too
50 foot is the most that I can see it holding - I've put both 25 and 50 on it.1 year, 9 months ago
The garden sink is designed to hold up to 50 feet of hose. Anything longer than that won't fit.Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
1 year, 10 months ago
I have a 50 ft hose on mine. Not sure if 75 ft will fit.1 year, 11 months ago
The drain hose that is included goes from the drain to the manifold on the side - there is a make connector there for you to add you own hose. The supply hose that is included is about 2-3'1 year, 9 months ago
It doesn't come with a drain hose, so you can make it as long as you need to. It's a great opportunity to use an old hose that has otherwise served its usefulness.1 year, 10 months ago
The drain hose is approx 6 feet long.Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
1 year, 11 months ago
how do you roll up the hoes? is it automatic: how much weight can it support hoes and other items?
Age: 55-65
Gender: Female
1 year, 11 months ago
1 Person needs an answerI have this question too
It's manual - it's just a ledge that you put the hose on. The middle portion is where the faucet and drain connections happen, and many of us had leaks in that area.1 year, 9 months ago
The hose hanger is designed to hold a 50 ft hose but it is not automatic. You have to hand wind the hose onto the hanger. As long as your sink is firmly and properly attached to the wall it will hold the hose and several small items on the sliding tops with no problem. Just remember it is made from plastic so it can't hold a great deal of weight at one time.Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
1 year, 10 months ago
You need to roll up the hose yourself. Shouldn't deter you. This is a great outdoor addition!1 year, 10 months ago
The plastic part that goes into small line instantly broke when trying to position in place. This is the main water line connection with a small plastic connector that goes into the small plastic tube. It snapped off with very little pressure, poorly designed piece, this should be metal. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement ASAP?
Age: 55-65
Gender: Male
1 year, 10 months ago
1 Person needs an answerI have this question too
Happened to me - you need a garden hose to 1/4" ID barbed connector - which I could not find. I was able to rig a solution:My water intake broke - i.e. the plastic flange connection broke right in the clear plastic hose that connects to the manifold. I repaired it with the following:
0. Disconnect the manifold, pull out faucet/basin assembly
1. Clip off part of hose that had the broken plastic flange inside.
2. Connect hose to a brass hose barb 1/4" ID x 3/8" MIP (Watts LFA-193).
3. Connect that piece to a 1/2" MIP x 3/8" FIP brushing
(Watts #LFA-828) -- I used teflon tape for a tight seal.
4. Drill out bottom hole in manifold to a 1" hole
5. Put the above two piece connection through the hole, and apply teflon tape to the threads
6. Attach to a swivel garden hose adapter (Watts #LFA-660) and tighten.
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the first girl is amazin !
how daring. she carries a certain mystique with her !
I sense an obsession with McQueen & Hirst! the white building looks fab, though.
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love the headskull belt!
I like the girl with the pink shirt !
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2014–2015 Educational Programs
The Dallas Opera is committed to bringing quality arts educational programs to the students of North Texas, at as low a cost to you as possible. As in years past, the generosity of our partners and donors has enabled us to bring you many of these programs for FREE!
To help you turn opera into a learning opportunity for your students, our programs include comprehensive teacher training and TEKS-aligned classroom materials covering language arts, math, music, social studies, visual arts, and more!
Download our education brochure here!
Summer and Afterschool Programs
This adapted version of the popular folk tale is based on scenes from operas by W.A. Mozart, G. Donizetti, and G. Rossini. The Billy Goats Gruff is perfect for introducing audiences to the magic of live opera through a familiar story.
- Designed to teach the basics of opera production and opera etiquette
- Students will learn the importance of character building and problem solving, complete a visual arts project, and learn a short musical excerpt
- Programs come to a close with the much-anticipated fully-staged, live opera performance by the Dallas Opera's Education and Outreach cast
Kids join the Dallas Opera team for a 3-hour interactive workshop that gives a hands-on sneak peek of what goes into an opera house production. Dallas Opera education staff and artists are on site to give students a behind-the-scenes opera experience, concluding with a fully-staged performance of The Billy Goats Gruff.
Grades K – 6th
Location Karayanis Rehearsal Production Center (near Fair Park)
Dates TDO offers this program in six different sessions, 9:30am – 12:30pm, Tues. June 24 – Thu. June 26 and Tues. July 22 – Thu. July 24
Cost FREE for all afterschool providers, up to 100 students
Fall/Spring Afterschool
Students in afterschool programs join the Dallas Opera for a 2-day event at your school location. On day 1, Dallas Opera teaching artists will conduct a one-hour workshop with your students containing music and visual arts activities based around The Billy Goats Gruff. On day 2, your students will experience a live performance of The Billy Goats Gruff.
Grades K – 6th
Location Your school! 20′ x 20′ space required (auditorium, gym or cafeteria)
Dates TDO offers this program in 44 sessions with 2-day events every week, select weeks from September 2014 to May 2015.
Cost FREE for all afterschool providers!
Student Performance Programs
Sung in English and set in Texas, this 50-minute version of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love tells a tale of true love, with the help of a love potion. This opera performance is comedic, fun, magical, and relatable; the perfect student introduction to opera!
- The Student Performance programs are supported by comprehensive teacher training and TEKS-aligned curriculum.
- A great introduction into the world of opera through the classroom, students see a fully-staged opera performance, featuring exceptional vocal teams from the graduate programs at the SMU Vocal Department and the UNT Opera Program.
TDO Student Matinees™
Students will experience a performance of The Elixir of Love accompanied by the Dallas Opera Orchestra at the Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House. All performances begin at 10:30am and include a 30-minute "behind-the-scenes" discussion with the cast and production staff after each performance.
Grades 3rd – 8th
Location Winspear Opera House
Availability November 10, 12, 13, and 14, 10:30–11:30am
Cost $4 per ticket
TDO Touring Opera™
Our touring opera team comes to your school to provide a fully-staged live performance of Donizetti's The Elixir of Love, accompanied by piano, and a complete set and costumes.
Grades 3rd – 8th
Location Your school! 20′ x 20′ space required (auditorium, gym or cafeteria)
Dates Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am, select weeks from October 2014 to May 2015.
Cost $100 for public schools; $500 for private schools
Mainstage Performance Opportunities
These two FREE programs allow your students to experience our 2014-2015 productions at the Winspear Opera House.
Mainstage Attendance Policy
Please reserve as many seats as you need, but we ask that you limit adult/chaperone seats to one for every 10 students. Chaperones may be teachers, school staff, school volunteers or parents.
If you learn later that fewer people will be attending, please revise your reservation by calling, emailing, or clicking the link in your confirmation email, at least 48 hours prior to the performance to allow us to offer seats to people on our wait list.
We strive to serve our community by filling as many seats as possible — and nobody wants to see empty seats in the house!
TDO Dress Rehearsals™
Students get the chance to see the opera production before anyone else! Teachers are invited to bring their students to the exciting Final Dress Rehearsals and watch the creativity that is put into these mainstage performances. Four dress rehearsals take place at 7:30pm prior to opening night.
Grades 6th – 12th; College
The Marriage of Figaro – Wednesday, October 22, 2014
Salome – Tuesday, October 28, 2014
La bohème – Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Iolanta – Wednesday, April 8, 2015
Cost FREE!
TDO Sightlines™
At the Winspear Opera House, there are a few areas that go unsold due to partial or restricted views of the stage. Our loss is a win for your students! Teachers are welcomed to bring their middle, high school, and college students.
Grades 6th – 12th; College
Dates All performances at 7:30pm except Sunday matinees at 2:00pm
The Marriage of Figaro Sun 10/26 Wed 10/29 Fri 11/7 |
Salome Thu 10/30 Sun 11/2 Wed 11/5 |
La Wally / Everest Fri 1/30 Sun 2/1 Wed 2/4 |
La bohème Fri 3/13 Sun 3/15 Wed 3/18 |
Iolanta Fri 4/10 Sun 4/12 Wed 4/15 |
Cost FREE!
THANK YOU! The Dallas Opera Education Programs are part of
The Perot Foundation Education and Community Outreach Programs
and are generously supported by
The Betty and Steve Suellentrop Educational Outreach Fund
Sponsors ($15k+)
Partners ($7k+)
for our Education Programming!Classroom Materials
and Professional Development
for TeachersFor an introduction to opera, see our
Opera 101
Upcoming Education Events
(Please note, this calendar does not list Touring Opera or TDO in a Suitcase events.)
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Driver development with 10's of millions of lines of code is slow and steady (particularly with the ecosystem continually changing). ATI is great at maintaining quality as it gets there.
I made the move from AMD when I felt we had hit a good spot (late 2009), from there they've continued to hold the ship steady and continue pushing out good features.
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I have such a problem on my GTX 470. While having kwin composition enabled, if I open a movie in SMplayer (or mplayer) configured to use VDPAU, X freezes after a while, or after skipping video (jumping to the middle of movie or similar), or sometimes immediately after starting video playback. This happens always while watching 720p or higher resolution videos, and sometimes even with smaller videos. Although X is freezed, key events are processed so I am able to pause playback (this unfreezes the X).
If I disable composition (suspend desktop effects), playback runs normally.
The system is Arch x64, with KDE 4.6, nvidia gtx 470, and default driver from Arch repository (260.19.44-1).
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A fabulous bracelet that takes you from casual to dressy or day to evening! Crafted in polished 14K yellow gold, this bangle bracelet features a bamboo-like hammered finish. It measures your choice of 7-1/2"L(small) or 8-1/2"L(medium) x 3/16"W. Perfect for any occasion.
Complete the look with the matching ring 125-807.
The Oro Vita collection within Italian Jewelry Designs by Stefano features a technology that uses an advanced metal forming process called electroforming. In this process, 14K gold is formed into the shape of the jewelry. It is then injected with silicone, creating a piece that is both beautiful and durable.
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