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Sunday, 27 September 2009
So, how many books did you THINK I'd buy?
We popped into a nearby bookshop, where Karen bought one book on my recommendation/insistence (Provincial Daughter by RM Dashwood, a sequel to EM Delafield's Provincial Lady books, and by EMD's daughter, 'Vicky' herself). I bought, um, five... and in the five days I was away, bought seventeen books. Cough. Well, you KNEW this about me when we became friends, you can't judge me now...
Here they are!
1. Everyday Quotations from Shakespeare
Goes through the plays one by one, showing where 'quotations from Shakespeare in everyday use' originated. Amusing to see which quotations were apparently in everyday use in the 1920s.
2. Elizabeth and Her German Garden - Elizabeth von Arnim
I already have the Virago copy, but this lovely little edition from 1905ish was too nice to leave, at a £1
3. The Gate of Angels - Penelope Fitzgerald
Bought on the encouragement of Karen (Cornflower blog). I loved The Bookshop by PF last year.
4. The Moving Toyshop - Edmund Crispin
Again, at least five people have told me to read this. And it came looking like one of the old-fashioned green Penguin Crimes, so I was smitten.
5. To the Is-land - Janet Frame
Volume One of her autobiography. More on Frame below...
6. Nightingale Wood - Stella Gibbons
General view is that this is sub-Cold Comfort Farm, but it was in a charity shop, so I thought why not...
7. The Other Side of the Bridge - Mary Lawson
I was very impressed by Crow Lake (wrote about here) and still get a fair few people coming to S-i-a-b through Google searches for it.
8. Manservant and Maidservant - Ivy Compton-Burnett
I've got my copy!
9. Robert and Helen - Elizabeth Jenkins
Since I was enjoying The Tortoise and the Hare...
10. Faces in the Water - Janet Frame
Been meaning to read this New Zealand author for ages, and I love novels about madness. I think I first saw her name on dovegreyreader's blog?
11. Singled Out - Virginia Nicholson
Why don't I already own this? Already been talked about lots across the blogosphere, I wanted a book by which to remember the great little independent shop in Grasmere - chose this one. The shop, Sam Read's, had only one copy of each book, but they'd been wisely and lovingly chosen. And included Miss Hargreaves...
12. Three Fantasies - John C. Powys
Looks like it might be useful for my research... apparently he uses everyday situations to explore the fantastic.
13. Adeline Mowbray - Amelia Opie
1804 novel based on the life of Mary Wollstonecraft. Need to read more from this period, and having appreciated Janet Todd's non-fiction Death and the Maidens about the Shelley/Wollstonecraft circle, this could be a winner.
14. Drawn From Life - EH Shepard
The second volume of Shepard's illustrated autobiography - I remember the first being charming, the writing as well as EHS's superlative drawings.
15. The Jasmine Farm - Elizabeth von Arnim
Another nice old edition of an E von A..
16. The Egg and I - Betty Macdonald
Heard good things about this, and it had a lovely cover...
17. The Rebecca Notebooks - Daphne du Maurier
I've had my eye on this for ages... every step I take with DdM seems to go downhill after Rebecca, so hopefully this will redress the balance.
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So many of these are wonderful. I think if you like Rebecca you'll love the notebook as you can see how the book came to be. The Janet Frames are certainly to be recommended and Drawn from life is wonderful too. I loved Gate of Angels, very Oxbridgey. I picked up Singled Out in the Red Cross shop near Magdalen earlier this year but have yet to read it. Finally, I hope you'll read the Elizabeth Jenkins very soon and tell us about it as we were expressing sadness that she only has one title in the "mainstream" over on my VVV blog.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive pile of books! Having just devoured The Tortoise and the Hare I am intrigued by your Elizabeth Jenkins. I am also jealous of your Elizabeth Von Armins, they look lovely.
I trust you had a lovely time and did many other things that buy books, though the book buying does always tend to unintentionally become the centre of any trip, I find!What a wonderful hoard, I am most envious. I wonder how many you will acrue in London? I have to admit I dont have a single copy of any of these, shame, shame, shame but they all sound wonderful. I too have been meaning to give Janet Frame a whirl. The author Stella Duffy has enthused about her.
I am glad to see I am not the only Simon... or person in general who buys more than one copy of a book.
With Daphne have you tried any of her dark short stories?- Anonymous28 September 2009 at 21:46
Simon, do read The Other Side of the Bridge - it has one of the best opening chapters I can remember - you just know what's going to happen with a dead certainty,and want to shout 'don't do it!!'. You'll know what I mean when you read it.
Carol Norton I like the sound of no 13. (you should read 'Passion' by Jude Morgan - more in the same vein. D du M's notebooks are interesting, and give a little insight into the writing process.
I should not be surprised by the number of books bought, yet somehow I am .... I don't think I've bought that many in a week, but I wouldn't have to try very hard to do so!
I've now moved to www.stuckinabook.com, and all my old posts are over there too - do come and say hello :)
I probably won't see your comment here, I'm afraid, but all my archive posts can also be found at www.stuckinabook.com.


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Florida Gators WR Chris Rainey was arrested today on some serious charges. What are the allegations against him? Find out, and view his mug shot below.
It hasn't even been a full day since the arrest of Chris Rainey, and seemingly Urban Meyers and the rest of the Gators are already trying to distance themselves from the player. Offensive coordinator Steve Addazio reportedly denounced the receiver as currently being part of the team, saying:
"Chris Rainey is not a part of our team right now."
The redshirt junior is already out of jail this afternoon, but was instructed to have no contact with the woman who he allegedly threatened. As of now, we do not know the name of the reported victim as news sources are keeping it under wraps due to the nature of the charges.
The Baltimore Sun reports that the mystery woman is quoted as saying:
"I did not want to have him arrested. When the police came, I signed papers to not press any charges. I don't fear for my safety. . . . People all over the country have been calling my cell phone. I'm not afraid of him. I'm more afraid of all the repercussions."
Some are questioning her response to Rainey's alleged death threat, which was in the form of a text message that said "Time to Die [expletive] u and ur???" Does she not want to press charges because she is terrified of what he might do if she does, or does she really not deem him a threat? But, if she doesn't think he's a threat, why did she contact the authorities in the first place? These are all questions that will be answered in time.
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Public Information Notice: IMF Concludes 2003 Article IV Consultation with Tunisia
August 7, 2003
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Public Information Notices (PINs) are issued, (i) at the request of a member country, following the conclusion of the Article IV consultation for countries seeking to make known the views of the IMF to the public. This action is intended to strengthen IMF surveillance over the economic policies of member countries by increasing the transparency of the IMF's assessment of these policies; and (ii) following policy discussions in the Executive Board at the decision of the Board. |
On July 25, 2003, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation with Tunisia.1
Tunisia's favorable economic performance since the mid-1990s has been based on appropriate macroeconomic policies, a forward-thinking but gradual opening of the economy, particularly under the Association Agreement with the EU (AAEU), and well-targeted social policies. Until 2001, the authorities followed a constant real effective exchange rate rule to help maintain competitiveness. Since then, the central bank has let the dinar depreciate by more than required to keep the real exchange rate constant in order to partially offset the impact of reduced external protection on competitiveness.
The year 2002 was difficult for the Tunisian economy. Monetary and fiscal policies were tightened in response to excessive demand growth, while the economy was hit by a series of shocks: terrorist attacks, a slowdown in export markets, and a fourth year of drought. The policy tightening led to a rapid correction in the external balance, despite a drop in tourism and export growth. Even under these circumstances, real GDP advanced by 1.7 percent, and market confidence in Tunisia did not wane. Tunisian debt performed well in financial markets after September 11, 2001, and the country's investment grade rating was raised by Moody's in 2003 after the Iraq war. The external reserve position rose to the equivalent of three months of imports by the end of 2002 and has remained there since. External vulnerability indicators have improved.
The outlook for 2003 is favorable: GDP growth could once again exceed 5 percent with a rebound in export growth and agriculture. Recent indicators point to a resumption in tourism flows, although tourism poses a key risk to the outlook. The external current account deficit is forecast to narrow, in part because of continued slack domestic demand, while external reserves are projected to remain close to three months of imports. The exchange rate depreciated by 3.5 percent in real effective terms over the last 12 months.
The government will keep a tight rein on expenditures in 2003 in an effort to lower the budget deficit by 0.3 percent of GDP, although revenue growth was weak in the first quarter because of slow domestic activity and low import growth. This consolidation should reduce government debt as a share of GDP to below 60 percent. The central bank has eased monetary policy in response to slack credit growth, lowering the credit auction interest rate in March and June. There are no signs of inflationary pressures. Financial conditions in the banking sector have weakened with the drop in tourism and slower growth, but at present do not constitute a threat to economic stability.
The authorities turned their attention in 2002 to formulating a new macroeconomic policy framework based on three pillars: a well-defined monetary policy with clear objectives and operating targets, a floating exchange rate, and an open capital account. As a first step, the authorities began in 2002 with measures to deepen financial markets, including opening a small share of the treasury bill market to foreign investors and easing the requirements for opening bureaus de changes.
Unemployment remains high at 15 percent and economic growth has not been sufficient to meet the authorities' goal of raising real incomes to lower-tier OECD country levels. In this context, the authorities are implementing structural reforms with support from the World Bank, the EU and the African Development Bank under the Economic Competitiveness Adjustment Loan. The loan deals mainly with the private investment climate, telecommunications, and the financial sector. The World Bank is also preparing strategy papers on employment and the tourism sector, as well as a study on public debt management. Structural impediments to growth include labor market rigidities, an excessive state presence in the economy through price controls and government ownership, financial sector vulnerabilities, high overall trade protection, and a heavily-regulated onshore sector.
Tunisia continues to improve the quality and dissemination of statistical data and increase the transparency of its economic policies. Tunisia has published all Executive Board documents and staff mission statements in recent years, and intend to publish the 2003 Article IV Staff Report and Supplement.
Executive Board Assessment
Executive Directors commended Tunisia's solid economic performance since the mid-1990s, with robust economic growth, an improving external position, subdued inflation, and declining poverty. These results stemmed from sound and transparent macroeconomic policies, an improved regulatory framework, progress in trade liberalization, and well-targeted social policies. As became evident over the past two years, these advances have contributed to a more diversified economy better able to withstand shocks as well as enhanced Tunisia's credit rating and access to international capital markets. A key challenge going forward will be to accelerate steps to strengthen an open market economy in order to address remaining challenges, including the high levels of public debt and unemployment. Directors therefore welcomed and endorsed the authorities' plans to upgrade the policy framework. They applauded Tunisia's close cooperation with the Fund, viewing Tunisia as a worthy example of the effectiveness of partnership between national authorities and the Fund based on mutual trust.
Directors endorsed the authorities' plans to aim for fiscal consolidation over the medium term as part of the effort to increase public saving and lower the government debt. They commended the targeted reduction in the budget deficit in 2003 despite the adverse impact of sluggish domestic demand on government revenue. Directors noted that the authorities' room for fiscal maneuver in the event of adverse shocks is limited owing to the large wage and interest bills. They accordingly viewed the removal of fiscal rigidities as a key priority in the near term. In this context, Directors highlighted the need for reform of the civil service to increase its efficiency and cost-effectiveness as well as reduce the government wage bill. They also urged faster progress with the planned reform of the social security system.
Directors agreed that the proposed reform of the macroeconomic policy framework is appropriate in view of Tunisia's increasing integration with the world economy. They welcomed the planned move to a floating exchange rate regime as well as an open capital account, and considered the decision to allow the exchange rate to depreciate somewhat in real effective terms to be a first step in this direction. Directors stressed that full capital account liberalization should be delayed until the proposed revised monetary policy framework is established and the transition to a floating exchange rate is completed. They noted that the monetary framework should provide a nominal anchor for price stability—which would become the primary objective of monetary policy—and that exchange rate flexibility should help foster external equilibrium and enhance the economy's resilience to external shocks. Directors cautioned against continued external borrowing solely for the purpose of bolstering external reserves, and suggested that the adequacy of international reserves may be judged in relation to short-term indebtedness rather than only in relation to imports.
Directors welcomed the recent easing of monetary policy given the absence of inflationary pressures and the sluggish demand for credit. Going forward, most Directors generally supported the use of broad money (M3) as an intermediate target and reserve money as the operational target, and the discontinuation of credit growth targeting. Directors believed that further development of financial markets and effective flexibility of interest rates will be needed before interest rates can play a more prominent role in monetary policy transmission channels. They welcomed measures taken to deepen money and foreign exchange markets, including the limited opening of the treasury bill market to foreign investors and the easing of requirements for opening exchange bureaus. These measures should help foster competition and reduce the volatility of interest rates and the exchange rate.
Directors considered that structural reforms will need to be accelerated to reduce the role of the state in the economy, foster private sector activity, and boost productivity as well as investment. This will help to achieve a lasting rise in the rate of economic growth and create employment opportunities in the context of increasing economic integration. They attached high priority to financial sector reform, trade liberalization, and the creation of a level playing field for all economic participants.
In the financial sector, Directors welcomed the ongoing efforts to implement banking sector reforms based on the Financial System Stability Assessment (FSSA) report. They noted the FSSA's conclusion that the current level of nonperforming loans does not threaten macroeconomic stability. Directors nevertheless recommended that the authorities should move vigorously to strengthen the banking sector, so as to increase its efficiency, allow the proper functioning of the proposed new monetary framework, and, in due course, permit capital account liberalization. Actions to strengthen bank balance sheets could include expediting the collection of collateral, increasing provisioning and allowing its full tax-deductibility, and further reducing government ownership in the financial sector.
As regards the foreign trade sector, Directors welcomed the liberalization achieved by Tunisia in the context of its Association Agreement with the European Union, but expressed concern that in many other respects its trade regime remains complex and restrictive. In order to secure the full benefits of progressively greater economic integration, Directors urged the authorities to lower tariffs on products from non-EU countries, reduce the number of tariff rates, and review and adapt regional and bilateral trade accords to eliminate trade distortion. They also urged a reduction of nontariff barriers and a streamlining of customs procedures.
Directors reviewed the contribution that attractive tax and investment incentives have made to promote exports through the offshore regime during a period when the onshore sector remained subject to very high protection. They agreed with the view that the incentives extended to the offshore sector are no longer justified in view of the tariff reductions that place domestic and exporting firms on the same competitive footing with respect to tariff-free imports. Directors welcomed the authorities' plans to align the two systems in 2007, and several suggested that the authorities consider introducing an even simpler and more transparent system.
Directors commended the authorities' commitment to transparency, which has been reflected in substantial improvements in the quality and dissemination of data, subscription to the Fund's Special Data Dissemination Standard, and the decision to publish the conclusions of the Central Bank's Board meetings. They urged the authorities to address deficiencies in the reporting of data on nonfinancial public enterprises.
Directors noted the authorities' intention to consider including collective action clauses in future bond issues. They also urged the authorities to move forward vigorously with the proposed new legislation on anti-money laundering and combating the financing of terrorism.
Tunisia: Selected Economic and Financial Indicators, 1998-2003 | ||||||
Est. |
Proj. | |||||
1998 |
1999 |
2000 |
2001 |
2002 |
2003 |
Production and income (percent change) |
Real GDP |
4.8 |
6.1 |
4.7 |
4.9 |
1.7 |
5.5 |
GDP deflator |
3.0 |
3.1 |
3.3 |
2.7 |
2.3 |
2.1 |
Consumer price index (CPI), average |
3.1 |
2.7 |
3.0 |
1.9 |
2.8 |
2.5 |
Gross national savings (in percent of GDP) |
23.5 |
24.1 |
23.1 |
23.5 |
21.8 |
22.3 |
Gross investment (in percent of GDP) |
26.9 |
26.3 |
27.3 |
27.8 |
25.3 |
25.5 |
External sector (percent change) |
Exports of goods, f.o.b. (in US$) |
3.1 |
2.3 |
-0.4 |
13.2 |
3.8 |
22.1 |
Imports of goods, f.o.b. (in US$) |
4.9 |
1.6 |
1.0 |
11.3 |
-0.2 |
19.6 |
Trade balance (in percent of GDP) |
-10.9 |
-10.3 |
-11.6 |
-12.0 |
-10.1 |
-9.2 |
Current account, excl. grants (in percent of GDP) |
-3.4 |
-2.2 |
-4.2 |
-4.3 |
-3.5 |
-3.1 |
Real effective exchange rate (depreciation -) 1/ |
-0.1 |
1.0 |
-1.7 |
-2.4 |
-1.2 |
... |
Central government (percent of GDP) 2/ |
Total revenue, excluding grants |
24.3 |
23.9 |
24.0 |
24.4 |
24.4 |
24.0 |
Total expenditure and net lending |
27.9 |
27.8 |
27.8 |
28.1 |
27.9 |
27.1 |
Central government balance, excluding grants and privatization |
-3.6 |
-3.9 |
-3.8 |
-3.8 |
-3.5 |
-3.1 |
Central government balance, including grants, excluding privatization |
-3.2 |
-3.5 |
-3.7 |
-3.5 |
-3.1 |
-2.8 |
Total government debt (foreign and domestic) |
56.3 |
60.0 |
60.7 |
62.4 |
61.6 |
59.2 |
Money and credit (percent change) |
Credit to the economy |
8.7 |
8.5 |
8.0 |
10.3 |
5.4 |
7.4 |
Broad money (M3) |
6.0 |
18.6 |
13.2 |
11.3 |
5.2 |
8.4 |
Velocity of circulation (GDP/M3) |
1.9 |
1.79 |
1.71 |
1.65 |
1.63 |
1.62 |
Liquidity aggregate (M4) |
9.3 |
9.42 |
4.47 |
6.42 |
4.00 |
8.17 |
Interest rate (money market rate, in percent, end of period) |
6.9 |
5.88 |
5.88 |
5.94 |
5.91 |
... |
Official reserves |
Gross official reserves (US$ billions, end of period) |
1.9 |
2.3 |
1.8 |
2.0 |
2.3 |
2.6 |
In months of imports of goods, c.i.f. |
2.7 |
3.2 |
2.6 |
2.5 |
2.9 |
2.8 |
Total external debt (Short, medium and long term) |
External debt (in percent of GDP) |
56.5 |
60.1 |
59.7 |
60.2 |
61.0 |
57.2 |
Debt service ratio (percent of exports of GNFS) |
19.2 |
18.5 |
22.6 |
15.6 |
17.2 |
16.4 |
Sources: Data provided by the Tunisian authorities; includes IMF staff projections for 2002, 2003 | ||||||
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2/ Excludes the social security accounts. | ||||||
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Turtles and Tortoises - reptiles recognized by a hard shell which encloses all of the internal organs of their body.Turtles have been around on our planet since the Triassic Period, that is about 200 million years ago ( it makes them older than the great dinosaur groups.
There are more than 250 species of turtles , of which the majority lives in the tropical zones.
Turtles and tortoises are basically divided into two groups : The first comprising species that pull their heads into the shell by retracting their necks into an s-shaped curve and the second comprising freshwater species that hide their heads by bending the neck sideways.
Turtles adjusted to living in all types of environment , and can be found in a freshwater or terrestrial habitat, and two families in the sea.


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Auli for rest and acclamatisation
Trip Start
Aug 12, 2011
Trip End
Aug 23, 2011
Where I stayed
GMVN tourist rest house Auli
The drive to Auli (actually anyplace in Uttrakhand) was nothing but breathtaking. Mountains, rivers, the five prayags we crossed. Couldn't capture all in the camera, but sure will stay etched in the mind.
Auli – A skiing resort in the winters. We were there when it was technically off season. One of the most luxurious places we stayed in the whole trip of ours. The resort had been redone for the recent Winter Asian Games and was just super comfortable.
We checked in, freshened up and the people at the resort told us there is a hanuman temple on top about a kilometer of a walk. We walked up in the evening (quite a walk through steep steps) to the temple. "Awesomeness " is the word that comes to my mind J. What a sight the rainbow was. The birds up there, the slight drizzle we were caught in. Gave us a taste of what would meet us in the days to come.
Next day was a trek I will remember for a long time to come. Gorson Point. We told the GMVN people we need and guide and decided we will pack some food and trek it to Gorson Point early in the morning. The guide dint turn up in the morning and the TRH people told us we could meet him about a kilometer away.
One kilometer of a walk told me how much I lacked any kind of training to trek. In less than half an hour I was huffing and panting. It was also difficult to walk in the constant rain. I thought I was prepared to walk with the day pack, but soon the shoulder started to give away.
The route and the occasional birding kept me going. I reminded myself, with every step that this is just the beginning, the acclimatization for the trek ahead. (Little did I know then, what was awaiting me in the valley of flowers J) .
We trekked 9 kms one way to Gorson point. The Himalayan Griffons by the dozen was the highlight of the day. I clicked till my camera refused to click anymore. Griffons 10 feet away. Reminded me of how we clicked vultures in Ramnagara.
We celebrated Independence day in Auli at the resort. After a short flag hoisting session and some sweets distribution, we set out for some local birding around the resort. Very eventful trip cos we saw one bird which we then thought was the great barbet and turned out to be a woodpecker at like 5 feet distance. J


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Cannily captured, great light and tones.
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15 million jobless Americans
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Dec. 4, 2009 that 15.4 million people were in the U-3 category of unemployment, meaning that they were actively looking for a job but could not find even part-time work. Subtracting the estimated illegal aliens included in that number, that would mean around 15 million unemployed legal American residents (U.S.-born and foreign-born).
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The 125,000 figure includes recipients of temporary work visas (but excluding any renewals), plus only working-age green card recipients who were not previously working in the U.S. on temporary visas.
The 125,000 a month figure comes from a 1.5 million a year figure calculated in this way:
The most recent government data shows a yearly number of about 1.9 million separate foreign citizens who were either getting a new temporary work permit (not a renewal) or who were working-age immigrants getting a permanent work permit through a green card.
We subtract 400,000 from the 1.9 million, leaving 1.5 million NEW recipients of one work permit or another. The subtraction is because, of around 1 million green card (permanent permit) recipients, about 400,000 were already legally working in the U.S. under temporary visas.
The data backing up the 1.5 million figure can be found in a chart prepared by the Center for Immigration Studies based on government data, with sources listed. (See Table 10 at http://cis.org/FirstQuarter2009Unemployment)
Those data show 947,340 new temporary workers came in 14 different temporary work visa categories. (From U.S. Department of State Visa Office)
The table also shows the government's 12-month figure of 396,265 working-age green card recipients who had not previously been living in the U.S. The table also adds onto that the estimated 100,000 to 250,000 illegal aliens who were getting their first legal work permit.
Adding the green cards to illegal aliens to the 396,265 green card figure and to the 947,340 new temporary work permit figure works out to a range between 1,443,265 and 1,593,605 who were new foreign workers with the legal right to take a U.S. job.
That rounds off to about 1.5 million a year, or 125,000 a month, based on the most-recent government data. This calculation avoids double-counting anybody.
8 million illegal alien workers
On 2DEC09 at the Migration Policy Institute, Dr. Gordon H. Hanson of UC-SD and the National Bureau of Economic Research estimated 8.3 million illegal foreign workers in U.S. jobs.
900,000 new temporary worker visas
The U.S. Department of State's most recent annual report shows work authorization granted to 947,340 new temporary workers came in 14 different temporary work visa categories. (From U.S. Department of State Visa Office at http://www.travel.state.gov/visafrvl/statistics/statistics_4391.html
1.1 million permanent foreign workers
From the Department of Homeland Security's Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, 2008.
As many as 3 out of 4 immigrants were potential job-seekers
Of the 1.1 million immigrants in 2008, around 75% were between the ages of 20 and 64 with full life-time eligibility to hold a U.S. job (Department of Homeland Security's Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, 2008).


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Journey is the kind of game which makes ripples in the background, but doesn't jump out at you unless you really look into it. Going for just £10 on the PSN, I figured for all the good things I'd heard, it was worth the investment. I glimpsed it whilst wandering around Eurogamer last year – I was far too interested in Guild Wars 2 to give it the time it deserved - but I noted that it was made by the same developers as Shadow of the Colossus and Flower, so I knew it came from good stock.
The following review is based upon my first play through, starting at about 1:30am and finishing approx 3am; Journey is the kind of game which is infinitely improved when played in such a susceptible and sleep-deprived state. It is certainly the kind of game to be experienced before forming an opinion, rather than read about – so, instead of giving you my opinion, I'm going to tell you my story.
I knew very little about what to expect when I dropped into the world. The game doesn't really give you any direction, I was told how to move (either by tilting the controller or, the more sensible option, using the right thumbstick) and pushed out into the desert – the only real indication I got was the distant visage of a glowing mountain.
As I trotted around the landscape, sliding down sand-dunes and blinking into the sun, the sand rustled softly under my feet. The musical score in these first few zones was gentle and serene, and gave off a sense of curiosity rather than adventure – encouraging me to move from distant landmark to distant landmark, discovering more about my purpose and the history of the world as I went. I moved primarily by scurrying along the sand, but early on I discovered a ball of magical energy which gifted me a scarf which allowed me to jump/fly for a short period, each time I encountered one of these swirling masses of light my scarf got longer, the longer the scarf, the longer I could fly for. I could "recharge" my scarf in a number of ways, chiefly by finding and touching the flying pieces of fabric which move in schools about the landscape.
Almost everything in the world seemed to have a friendly and playful nature – when I jumped, I spun in the air and cartwheeled to the ground, the benevolent scraps of fabric which recharged my energy swirled and gently buffeted against me when they bestowed their power.
The second zone was much larger than the first (the score expanded into a sweeping and rising crescendo as the sun-glare faded and the land spread out ahead of me before dropping down to a gentle hum as I began to explore). This area was punctuated by sand flowing like water over cliff edges, rocky outcrops with frayed scraps of fabric blowing in the wind and a series of gigantic stone pillars which jutted out the sand. As I moved around the area, the sand would ripple and flow like water under my feet.
In the distance I saw the glinting visage of one of the scarf-lengthening balls of energy, so that's where I headed first. As I absorbed the power and turned to survey my surroundings, I heard a soft thud and the sound of the energy being absorbed again – I turned and saw another traveller gathering his scarf. We signalled each other with a note – by pressing O you can let out a shout which indicates your location with a sing-song cry and a wave of energy (which, incidentally, also recharges surrounding player's scarves). There is no other way to interact with your companions; you don't even know their names - you're just each assigned a unique symbol, which is printed on the front of player's robes. My new companion shot off in the other direction, he seemed to have purpose where I was lost, so I stuck to his tail – we moved from rock to rock, singing to the fabric and releasing clouds of scraps which danced up into the air and eventually reformed into bridges which connected the gigantic stone pillars. When the bridge was fully formed, I signalled to my companion – partly as thanks, but also as an indication that I was moving on - encouraging him to follow, but he was content to linger in this area, so I spurred on ahead, over the newly-made bridges, through the cut scene and into the next zone. My first in-game interaction was brief and practical, we were both a little confused, but together we worked the puzzle out and then went our separate ways.
My next interaction was one which would last the entire game.
As I entered into the next zone I stood and looked out over a seemingly endless and featureless desert. Figuring that one way was much the same as any other, I simply headed off in the direction I was facing. I hadn't even reached the top of the first dune before I heard a note from behind me. I turned to see a player shouting to me in the distance. They seemed pretty insistent, so I headed over (indicating my compliance with a smaller note). When I reached my new friend I saw that their robe was far more ornate than mine (indicating that they had completed the game already), they mirrored my little "boop" with their own and we headed off together. They led me to a part of the desert I would have never found – it contained an energy ball and a trapped fabric-bird which we were able to free by singing. I sang my own thanks to my friend, and we followed the fabric-bird across the desert – singing to each other as we went to make sure we didn't get lost.
Over the rest of the game my friend and I skated down sand-slides, crept through enemy infested temples, climbed flooded towers. Every time I fell behind they were waiting at the next platform; every time we had to hide they sang to signal to when to stop, and when to go; they showed me every secret they knew.
The final few zones took us through the snowy slopes of the sacred mountain. The more the icy winds blew, the more our scarves would be depleted – the friendly scraps of fabric were few and far between, and those that did exist and required a lot of singing to get them to thaw and bestow their power. My friend and I had to stay close together to keep our energy up, we scurried from cover to cover – dodging the enemy spotlights and the blustering winds which threatened to blow us off course. I was spotted by the enemy a couple of times, and suffered the consequences (being totally smashed and having my scarf left in tatters), my friend was patient and waited for me to recover and catch up.
The home-stretch involves a final push up the mountain, battling against winds and snow – our scarves being gradually worn away to stumps and then to nothing. We kept warm by huddling together and pushed towards the summit, as the darkness fell and we became more and more weak we kept singing to each other in weaker and weaker voices until, finally, with the sparkling mountain peak still a long way away, we collapsed - overcome by the elements.
I won't reveal the end. Needless to say it is (in the truest sense of the word) awesome - afterwards my companion drew me hearts in the snow.
After I put down the controller I was in a state of sleep-deprivation induced wonder. I felt exhausted. As an indication of the type of game this is, in my head, as I got further into the game, the "shouting" which you can use to communicate became "singing" the ability for the players to "jump" became "dancing", I found myself huddling together with my companion for warmth when the winds blew, and singing with my last breath when we both struggled up the mountain. The combination of the beautifully crafted landscapes, the excellently weighted score and the novel and endearing interactions had left me absolutely shell shocked.
If you have a PS3 and you haven't yet played this game I advise... no wait, I demand that you try it out. I can guarantee that you won't regret it.


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I got pics of a beautiful 12 week old boy today. After speaking with the breeder found out he had an underbite. I was in love but my reasonable husband said no. The price was steep at $1750. What should I expect for this price range?
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Good luck in finding your new baby. Yes, a malt from a responsible breeder is going to cost that and more. Even BYBs and pet shops may even charge that. To me, a beautiful healthy puppy is worth it though.
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Would you mind letting us know who the Breeder is that you are considering purchasing this Puppy?? And according to those who have purchased from reputable Show Breeders, that is not a lot of $$ for pay for a Maltese Puppy. I am sure that there will be more reposnses to your post though.
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Honestly, I can't divulge the name of the breeder. I don't have a problem with the price, but my husband does not want the underbite. The puppy was beautiful and priced down because of the underbite. We had a maltese with an underbite and that's all my husband can see.
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There are show breeders on this forum with lots of knowledge. I would expect the breeder to be actively showing, and pedigree with finished champion parent/grandparent. I would think undercut is not a reason not to buy from a good breeder, it is prob a common reason a rep show breeder would place a puppy. Like I said the show breeders here can better answer. Good luck.
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If the cost isn't the issue and your husband doesn't want him because of the underbite, I would keep looking then. I'm sure the right puppy is out there for both of you...you've just gotta keep looking.
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A slight underbite is a very common reason for show breeders to place young puppies as pets. The bite is usually one of the first "cuts" in determining if a puppy will be in the show ring or a pet home.
$1750 for 12 week old a pet male from a show breeder with champion parents is the normal price. Females with underbites would be close to $1000 more. This a great article from Foxstone Maltese about "pet quality" puppies from show breeders: http://www.foxstonemaltese.com/show_vs_pet.htm |
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It really depends on how much of an underbite. It could simple be a matter of not a perfect bite. My Ru has a very serious underbite, which developed after I got her. My vet said it was a growth anomaly. The problem was that it made it very hard to keep her teeth healthy, and she ended up having to have all her teeth pulled when she was about 10. So, it is the degree. That isn't a high price to pay. The breeder is honest. I think she would tell you if it is a serious or minor problem. For the most part, there is going to be some small flaw in any pet...perfect dogs remain with the breeder to show.
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On a class trip to New York City, a student takes a moment to take in this artwork in a Chelsea gallery (unfortunately I've lost the artist's name). The parabolic shape redirects the sounds of the gallery to the viewer's standpoint, while the curve distorts the viewer's reflections (look for the ghosted image to the left).
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Recently, representatives of Student Action Committee Lahore & Islamabad met the twice-elected former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to discuss the importance of working towards the restoration of the judiciary. Present at the meeting were Mr. Raja Ashfaq Sarwar, General Secretary of Punjab, PML-N and Mr. Chaudhry Nisar, Senior Vice President PML-N and Mr. Syed Mehdi. Representing SAC Lahore were Zubair Niazi and Sundas Hurain, and SAC Islamabad was Samad Khurram.
The first issue discussed was the possible courses of action that could be undertaken towards the restoration of the judiciary. Infact, the first thing Mr. Sharif asserted right after getting seated was the need towards working for the restoration of the judiciary.. He reiterated the fact that the key to stability in Pakistan was the reinstatement of the pre-Nov 3 judiciary. He said his party does not recognize the current court as legitimate. Mr. Sarwar assured his party's continued support for the cause of the lawyers, students and the civil society. He stated that PML-N has been helping the cause in all its capacity and will continue doing so. Upon the establishment of our intentions and interests as common, an MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) was presented to Mr. Nawaz Sharif expressly outlining that:
SAC and PML-N both agree on the need for independence of the judiciary. We realize that without the reinstatement of all the deposed judges, an independent judicial organ and democratic rule cannot reasonably be established in the country.
SAC and PML-N will facilitate each other in efforts towards the reinstatement of the deposed judges. This is one demand that neither party will compromise upon.
Mr Sharif agreed with the provisions of the MoU, and asserted that he would "provisionally sign the document" while it goes to the party, to assure SAC of his unreserved commitment to the cause. At this point Mr. Nisar interrupted, stating that it should be presented to the party first. However, SAC was repeatedly assured of PML's commitment to restoration of the judiciary.
The Pakistani politicians are notorious for continuously changing colors to suite their ends.This is the prime reason for the lack of trust accorded to them by the people of Pakistan. What remains to be seen is if the politicians really have changed. This will judge whether their is hope for the country under the rule of the leadership of the 90s. Amidst rumors of a deal between the dictator and the democratic politician, will PML-N stand firm on its promises to the people of Pakistan, or yet again will they sway to where the seduction of power leads them? The art of ambiguity after all is a skill well known and valued by the Pakistani politicians.
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Quebec City Area Guide
Quebec City Area Guide
There are so many incredible things to do in Sainte-Foy and the greater Quebec City area. Our hotel's strategic location in Sainte-Foy allows you to quickly and easily access the most celebrated area attractions and points of interest.
Getting Around
We are a stride away from the Pierre Laporte and Quebec Bridges, less than 10 kilometers south of the Jean-Lesage International Airport and only 2 kilometers from the railway stations and bus terminals. Additionally, our hotel is a short 15-minute drive by car to the Quebec Cruise Terminal, so if you're traveling around by water, you'll be pleased to be staying at the premier gem among Port de Quebec hotels. We're the best place to stay, no matter how you want to get from here to there.
A Prime Location
Whether you're looking for hotels near Parc Aquarium de Quebec or the Videotron Centre, Hotel Clarion Quebec is the perfect place from which to explore these and other fantastic attractions and points of interest in gorgeous Quebec City.
Right Where You Want to Be
Your Quebec City hotel suite or room is within walking distance from one of the best shopping centre areas in Quebec and just minutes from local amazing restaurants, unique boutiques, movie theaters, and entertainment venues.
Your Choice Among Aquarium de Quebec Hotels
The Aquarium de Quebec is a fascinating attraction for travelers and sightseers of all ages. And when it comes to hotels near the Quebec Aquarium, you can't do better than Hotel Clarion Quebec. With more than 10,000 marine animals, including polar bears, walruses, and seals, the aquarium is an incredibly special place.
Hotel near the Famous Quebec Winter Carnival
Many travelers flock to the city for this famous celebration. For two and a half weeks, Quebec celebrates the winter season in style with events that include dogsled racing, snow sculpting and outdoor dance parties. Don't miss this unforgettable spectacle that takes place in February. Out hotel's location in Quebec sets you up to conveniently enjoy the Carnival without having to go far.
Québec Spectacles
A visit to Quebec City also means a wide variety of shows. Theater, dance, music, songs... Let yourself be tempted by performing arts.
Quebecspectacles.com presents all the Quebec region's venues in one click. Choose amongst all the available shows in the region by browsing the website Make your stay festive and live a unique experience! Our numérous shows will charm you for sure. Have a nice stay with us and enjoy your show!
Videotron Centre
The second largest arena in Quebec, the Videotron Centre is your destination for sports and entertainment. The indoor venue seats more than 18,000 guests for hockey and basketball games and 19,000 for concerts. The Centre's architecture pays homage to the winter wonderland outside, featuring a unique design that echoes the unique snowdrift carvings formed by blowing winds across Quebec. There are a variety of food and beverage options to choose from, as well as kiosks stocked with clothing, collectibles, and other souvenirs.
Area Events:
- Québec Carnival - February
- International Pee Wee Tournament - February
- St-Jean-Baptiste Event - June
- Québec Summer Festival - July
- Festivent - July
- Fête de la Nouvelle-France - August
- Spring Break - March
Some Tourist Attractions We Suggest:
- Québec Aquarium
- Place Laurier Shopping Centre
- Place de la Cité et Place Sainte-Foy
- Plains of Abraham
- Quartier Petit Champlain
- Museum of Fine Arts Québec
- Mega Parc Galeries de la Capitale
- Village Vacances Valcartier
- Museum of Civilization
- Capitale Helicopter
- Wendake
- Île d'Orléans
- Montmorency Falls
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The 2012 Heisman Trophy hasn't been handed out yet. In fact, with the regular season not even finished, they haven't even announced the finalists. But pretty much everyone seems to agree that the race is between Notre Dame linebacker Manti Te'o and Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel.
Of course, there are pretty good arguments to be made for either of these guys. But don't tell that to the dude who got this haircut. He is a Johnny Football fan all the way, and he's not afraid to show it.
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Now that is an Aggies fan.
The guy responsible for this 'do is Rob the Original, a San Antonio barber. Here's how he describes what he does on his website:
With his background in drawing combined with his professional barber skills Rob the Original has changed the way we look at haircuts. He has pioneered a new way of thinking about what a barber does. He's not just a barer he's also a Hair Artist. From simple fades to complex designs and portraits the boundaries of normal barbers do not apply to Rob.
The boundaries of normal barbers. Hair Arist. Pioneer. Obviously, this guy is not lacking in ambition or confidence.
Of course, while I'm pretty sure Rob isn't the one who invented the hair portrait, he's right about one thing; he really is a hair artist. And that's a pretty impressive haircut.


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As we fly from Quito to the Galapagos Islands, located in the equatorial water of the Pacific Ocean, we suddenly find ourselves in a very different world. As we board our vessel, the M.C Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, we start to encounter nature at its finest. This is indeed the Galapagos journey with something for everyone.
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- Quito, Ecuador
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- Min 1, Max 16
Why we love this trip
As you board your vessel, M.C Queen Beatriz, and follow in the footsteps of Charles Darwin, you will encounter nature at its finest.
Explore the islands from on deck, on foot and in the water, no doubt with your eyes open for your next unique sight.
This is indeed the Galapagos journey with something for everyone.
Is this trip right for you?
Although we don't ask travellers to complete a Physical Participation Form for this trip, we do ask that you read through the trip notes carefully to ensure that this trip is right for you. You'll need to feel comfortable with the included activities and with moving about the boat. The cabins and communal areas of the boat are spread over four decks, and the steps between the decks are steep.
You will be entering and exiting a Zodiac boat (panga) during wet and dry landings and when returning from snorkelling. Although the waters we sail are usually calm, there are times when the sea can get rough and choppy. Steady sea legs (and a sturdy stomach) are needed when walking around the boat during bad weather. Rain or shine, your trusty crew will always be on hand to assist you.
A typical yacht/boat for sixteen travellers is equipped with eight cabins each with ensuites. They are designed to maximise living area space, so sleeping quarters can be a bit cramped. That being said, the adventure and exhilaration of an authentic Galapagos trip more than makes up for any discomfort.
While at sea and when exploring the islands, you may be exposed to the sun for large parts of the day. It's important to use sun protection and drink plenty of water.
Please note that while there is an itinerary in place, some changes may occur due to the weather or because of direction from the local authorities. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for potential modifications to the route or activities. A sense of humour and flexibility will ensure you have a fun, relaxing trip through this beautiful part of the world no matter what happens.
All of our Galapagos tours begin and end in Quito which is located approximately 2850 metres above sea level so you may experience some altitude sickness.
A welcome meeting will be held in the evening at either 5pm or 6 pm when you meet others travelling with you on your cruise to the Galapagos Islands. Please check with hotel reception or check the reception notice boards for the time and place of the meeting for your trip. As today is an arrival day, you can arrive at any time as there are no activities planned until this important meeting.
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).
Quito sits at high altitude under the towering Pichincha volcano. It is a beautiful city, arguably one of the most beautiful in South America. The city stretches along the valley and is surrounded by the Andes. The Old Town of Quito is awash with history, with more than 30 churches to explore, and a number of fascinating museums. La Compania de Jesus is considered to be the most beautiful and ornate churches in the Americas. The city's oldest street, Calle La Ronda, is well worth exploring.
As this trip spends very little time in Quito, we recommend you spend a few extra days before or after your trip to experience all the city has to offer. You may even wish to explore further beyond the city and visit Otavalo, Cotopaxi, the Cloud Forest or the Equatorial Monument.
- Hotel Le Parc, Quito (1 night)
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There are no meals included on this day.Special Information
Quito is located at 2850 metres above sea level. At this altitude you may experience some of the milder effects of altitude sickness, such as dizziness, insomnia and a shortness of breath. If so, we recommend you avoid any strenuous activity. Please see the "Medical & Health Information" section for more details.A US$20 per person transit card is payable on departure at Quito Airport and a US$100 per person national park entry fee is payable on arrival on the islands. Please have cash on hand for these transactions as credit cards are not accepted.
The flight to the Galapagos will make one stop in Guayaquil to pick up other passengers. (Total flight time is about 3.5 hours).
On arrival in the Galapagos, you will be met in the arrival hall of the airport (look out for 'Queen Beatriz' signs) by a transfer guide and transferred to our catamaran - 'M.C. Queen Beatriz', anchored on the other side of Santa Cruz Island. Our transfer guide will take you on an airport public bus for a short distance (5 minute drive) to where you board a public ferry across the Itabaca Channel. The ferry crossing takes only 7 minutes. (Please note that all public transportation costs are included). Once you reach Santa Cruz Island, a private bus you board a private bus for a 45-minute drive to Puerto Ayora, the main port of the island. Here, there will be two dinghies to transport you and your fellow travellers to the 'MC. Queen Beatriz'. Once on board, cabins will be assigned and there will be a welcome briefing and safety drill. You will then get to meet our crew members and get to know your naturalist guide while enjoying a delicious lunch.
Your first stop in the afternoon is Santa Cruz, the second largest island in the Galapagos. The small town of Puerto Ayora is the economic centre of the archipelago, and home to the Charles Darwin Research Station. As well as undertaking vital conservation work, the station also makes for interesting exploration and offers the best opportunities for close encounters with giant tortoises. You will also observe baby tortoises and land iguanas.
Estimated travel time/distance:
Puerto Ayora to North Seymour: 4 hours (35 nautical miles)
- MC Queen Beatriz (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
The Charles Darwin Research Station is currently undertaking maintenance and therefore some areas are restricted or closed. The duration of the visit might be of a shorter duration.Today is predominately a long travel day with an early morning start. Your first activity on the islands will not commence until after lunch.
The magnificent frigate bird, a large black bird with a long wingspan, and a hooked beak, is extremely fast and has excellent vision. Frigate birds are known for the large red pouch on their necks. During mating season the males throw back their heads, inflate the pouch (sometimes to the size of a soccer ball), and shake trying to capture the attention of female frigates.
Boobies and frigates have an interesting relationship. Sharing the same nesting area on North Seymour, blue-footed boobies nest on the ground making their nests from the twigs of the palo santos trees, while the frigate birds nests just above them in the saltbushes. Your walk is followed by snorkelling where you will find a great variety of fish and possibly white-tipped reef sharks, rays and sea lions.
After lunch you will visit the small sandy island of Mosquera, a relaxing, picturesque stop situated between Baltra and North Seymour. Along the rocks and in the tide pool, Sally Lightfoot crabs (red lava crabs) scamper back and forth, skipping across small pools of water in search of food. These crabs with their bright red shell tops and blue under shells are stunning against the black lava. The island also has a very large colony of sea lions as well as a sizeable resident brown pelican population. Depending on the tides and visibility, you may have a chance to go snorkelling here.
Estimated travel time/distance:
North Seymour to Baltra: 4 hours (35 nautical miles)
Baltra to Caleta Tortuga: 1 hour (7 nautical miles)
- MC Queen Beatriz (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours)
- Isla Mosquera - Beach Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
In the afternoon, cruise over for a walk on Cerro Dragón (Dragon Hill) this afternoon - one of the best places to see land iguanas in the islands. From our dry landing we walk to a brackish lagoon frequented by lagoon birds including stilts, pintail ducks, sandpipers, sanderlings and occasionally flamingos. Further inland, the trail offers a beautiful view of the bay and the western area of the archipelago. This area is a nesting site for land iguanas, which is constantly monitored and assisted by the Charles Darwin Research Station. The arid-zone vegetation makes for a rewarding location for birdwatching with Darwin's finches, Galapagos mockingbirds, the endemic Galapagos flycatcher and yellow warblers all regulars here. The path can be challenging but you will be well-rewarded with a spectacular view of the bay!
Estimated travel time/distance:
Caleta Tortuga Negra to Cerro Dragon: 2 hours (12 nautical miles)
Cerro Dragon to Sombrero Chino (Chinese hat): 1.5 hours (9 nautical miles)
- MC Queen Beatriz (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Isla Rabida, also known as Jervis Island, is a tiny island sitting roughly five kilometres south of Santiago and is one of the most striking of the archipelago. Introduced species were eradicated in 1971, meaning that the indigenous wildlife has now been returned to a state of splendid isolation. Additionally, volcanic activity here has produced vivid, fantastical colours, not least the beaches of red sand and cliffs of scarlet.
From the shore, the trail leads through to what is one of the finest lagoons in the Galapagos for viewing flamingos. Rabida is also a wonderful place to spot nesting pelicans. Elsewhere, pintail ducks, marine iguanas and sea lions are all present. There is an opportunity for snorkelling in a place where sea stars, damsels, gobbies and surgeon fish are numerous.
Estimated travel time/distance:
Sombrero Chino to Isla Rabida: 1 hour (7 nautical miles)
Isla Rabida to Bachas Beach: 1 hour (7 nautical miles)
- MC Queen Beatriz (1 night)
Included Activities
- Sombrero Chino - Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santiago - Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
As you will be leaving the boat this morning, please remember that if you have enjoyed the services provided by your guide and crew, a tip would be very much appreciated by them. As a guideline we recommend each passenger consider US$15 per day for the crew and US$10 per day for your guide. You can leave tips in envelopes that are placed in your cabin on the last day of your journey.
Today you will take an early morning excursion to Las Bachas, which was so named after the barges abandoned by the American Navy here in the 1940s. The sandy, white beaches of Las Bachas on the north shore of Santa Cruz Island are a nesting site for the Pacific green turtle, and marine iguanas are also commonly seen. The sand here is particularly white and soft as it is made of decomposed coral.
The rocks provide great snorkelling and are the perfect habitat for the Sally Lightfoot crabs, which are plentiful on the island. A saltwater lagoon near the beach is home to flamingo and whimbrel, and look out too for great blue herons. This is your final excursion before you return to the airport in Baltra for your flight back to Quito. The flight will stopover in Guayaquil to drop off/pick up new passengers.
Upon arrival in Quito Airport (approx. 4pm) you will be transferred back to your hotel for an overnight stay. Our local representative may stop by at your hotel this evening to get your feedback on your Galapagos experience.
Estimated travel times/distance:
Queen Beatriz to Baltra: 15 mins
Flight time Baltra to Quito: approx 3.5 hours (including transit in Guayaquil)
Transfer Quito Airport to Hotel: 1 hour (depending on traffic)
- Hotel Le Parc, Quito (1 night)
Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Today is predominately a long travel day with an early morning start. There will be a short morning activity before our mid-morning flight back to the mainland. The flight back to Quito is not due to arrive until late afternoon getting back to the hotel in time for an optional final group dinner. **Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
All travel times/distances and activity durations are approximate only and subject to change.Meals
6 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Minibus, Boat, Plane, ZodiacAccommodation
Hotel (2 nights), Overnight boat (4 nights)Included Activities
- Isla Santa Cruz - Charles Darwin Research Station (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla North Seymour - Walk (2 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla North Seymour - Snorkelling (1 hours)
- Isla Mosquera - Beach Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Black Turtle Cove - Panga ride (1.5 hours)
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Walk (1.5 hours) - Dry Landing
- Isla Santa Cruz - Cerro Dragon - Snorkelling or swimming (1 hour)
- Sombrero Chino - Walk and Panga ride (2 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Santiago - Sombrero Chino - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Rabida - Walk (1.5 hours) - Wet Landing
- Isla Rabida - Snorkelling (1 hour)
- Isla Santa Cruz - Bachas Beach Walk (1 hour) - Wet Landing
Our Galapagos Explorer - Central Islands trips score an average of 4.5 out of 5 based on 4 reviews in the last year.
Galapagos Explorer - Central Islands (Queen Beatriz) , May 2016
Fiona Chircop
The Galápagos Island are a truly remarkable location. They are unspoilt by development and meticulously clean. The scenery is breathtaking and staying on a boat means it is changing constantly. This trip ensures you see as much as is humanely possible in the time available. Highly Recommended.
Review submitted 01 Jun 2016
Galapagos Explorer - Central Islands (Queen Beatriz) , May 2016
Graeme Armstrong
The 'all inclusive' aspect of the tours is very welcome and the door to service from the base hotel is a great initiative. Knowing all activities (apart from drinks) are included in the price helps make a relaxing and stress free holiday.
Review submitted 31 May 2016
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Important notes
Before checking in for the flight from Quito to the Galapagos, there is a US$20 transit fee that needs to be paid. On arrival in the islands you must pay the US$100 national park fee to enter Galapagos National Park. If your voyage visits Isabela Island, there is also a US$5 fee to be paid on arrival at the island.
When booking, please make sure that your name is spelt correctly, and that you book using the name in your passport (particularly if you are recently married). If you are issued a new passport with a different number between the time that you book and the time you travel, please take both the old and new passports with you.
Should you have a special diet requirement (for example vegetarian, celiac, vegan, severe food allergies) it's essential that you inform us or your agent of the specific details at least 10 days prior to departure, in order to make sure the chef on board the boat or on the island can request the necessary food supplies.
The minimum age on this trip is 15. Please note that triple cabins are not available. If travelling with a child, the child will need to share with one of the adults, and the other adult will share with another adult passenger, or pay a single supplement.
Please note that from June to August the water is rougher than usual. Consequently travel times will be longer than usual. If you suffer from seasickness you may want to reconsider travelling during this period.
Electricity in Ecuador and the Galapagos Islands is 110 - 120V and requires US plugs so you may need to take an adapter.
Wi-Fi is not available on the boat at all whilst in the Galapagos Islands. There is limited access on the bigger islands of Santa Cruz, San Cristobal and Isabela and there may also be internet cafes for you to use if there is time.
Like Wi-Fi, mobile phone coverage is pretty non-existent whilst travelling around the islands. Again, you may find that you have limited service when you are closer to the bigger islands.
There is a satellite phone on board, for the use of shipboard staff, in case of emergency.
We do not offer diving as a part of our Galapagos program and due to our internal safety policy our leaders are specifically prohibited from recommending or assisting with booking this activity.


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Congratulations on the birth of your latest! Let us know how she works when you take her out for a spin. 15 Months, you are the lucky one in the crowd waiting for permits.
Hard to believe, 15 months for a permit to buy a gun, we here in the US really don't know how good we got it, even though we complain about NCIC checks all the time. After speaking with my PH he stated you guys could only own ONE handgun as well and have to justify the reason for a new rifle. I love SA and will probably end up moving there in the distant future, but the gunlaws are crazy. Beautiful country though. The rifle is awesome.
35bore, I have a new friend in SA that after FIVE YEARS, just got refused and now has to go and appeal the decision. Want to know why bow hunting is growing like wild fire in South Africa?!
Beautiful rifle, you should really put a price list on your website...you can still bargain on packages...just my two cents.
35bore-Yes the licensing system is a problem in SA.They refused my licence for a .38 sp revolver now I must appeal then we will await the outcome.
jenn, good luck with the handgun, another great caliber. Again, the rifle you bought looks great and it is a great caliber as well.


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Today November 17th is National Adoption Day.
Where you adopted or any of your kids or other loved ones?
my mom was adopted by an aunt and her husband when she was very young. she visited her parents and sisters but lived a comfortable life with her aunt and uncle. my grandparents gave her away because they were having some hard times financially.
i am not opposed to adotion but i would be soooo hurt by the adopted child seeking out the birth parents and throughing that relationship in my face... when i was young doctors told my mom i would never be able to have my own children because i had a lot of female problems. i thought about adoption but am so glad i did not because i was able to get pregnant after all and now have 4 children of my own.


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year and a half.
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I think technically the newlywed era ends after 2 years. But I think it lasts as long as you want it to. I agree with the team. And I sometimes need to remember- it isn't about being right. It's about working towards a resolution, and at the end of the day we don't want to be mad. Sometimes I will go to bed angry(I don't believe in the adage never go to bed angry) because when I wake up if I am over it, it was silly. But if I truly am still upset, then I know it is truly something we need to work towards to resolve as partners. Congrats on your 1.5 years!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute post! I love the pics too!
I've been married almost 4 years [in June!] and i still feel like a newlywed. We have definitely had our struggles but we have learned from them and its made us a better couple.
The best thing ever is just to always remember how much you love him. That makes everything worth it for me.thanks for stopping by! our wedding dates are only four days apart (we got married 8.15.09 :) what a great time to be married! it's amazing how a year and a half has the ability to somehow feel like a very short amount of time and forever simultaneously. this is adorable and i'm loving your blog. as someone that's struggling to find balance with all of the variety i want to include, this is a great example.
ReplyDeleteI love this post! In April, my husband and I will be celebrating our 2 year anniversary. I can't believe how fast time has flown, and I'm a bit sad since I don't think we're considered newlyweds anymore :( But I guess we can keep on pretending...
p.s. I love your wedding dress! It's stunning.Such a nice post! I'm a newlywed, we've been married for almost 6 months :) It's nice hearing advice &/or lessons learned from other newlyweds ;)
xxthank YOU for the blog comment! i was happy to see one from someone new. Your blog is so cute! Mine pales in comparison. But I really loved this post. I can definitely relate. My husband and I have been married almost a year and a half and have a 5 month old baby. So i'd say we've learned a lot. Especially how to work as a team. :)
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In a move that surprised even himself, Steve Wilson is now chief investigative reporter for WXYZ-TV, the Scripps-Howard flagship ABC affiliate in Detroit. After more than 28 years as an award-winning investigative reporter, he was prepared to leave the mainstream media after his long struggle and court battle with Fox TV. After more than 28 years as an award-winning investigative reporter, Steve
Steve decided it was time for a change after Fox news managers and their lawyers pressured him to deliberately distort a news story-and then fired him after he resisted. He and his investigative reporting partner Jane Akre fought back with a landmark lawsuit against Fox Television. They charged they were fired for resisting orders to slant a story just to appease a powerful advertiser who threatened "dire consequences" if certain facts were revealed. On August 18, 2000, a jury was unanimous in its decision that the changes the journalists resisted amounted to "a false, slanted or distorted news report" and they awarded Akre $425,000.
Even before the clash with Fox, Wilsons reporting was characterized by a passion for telling the truth in a hard-hitting, plain-talking, no-nonsense style, regardless of who was the target of his investigations.
Winner of four Emmys and numerous other awards, he has also been honored by the National Press Club which bestowed an award for Consumer and Investigative Reporting on Television for a series of reports about faulty rear door latches in 4.2 million Chrysler-made minivans. It was Wilsons reports that first revealed the hazard, uncovering and documenting how, for lack of a 25¢ improvement to the latch, Americans (including many children) were dying in low-speed, side-impact crashes when the latches failed and victims were ejected through the rear door. More than 40 died before the government pressured Chrysler to address the problem.
His reporting on the faulty latch situation also characterized Steves tenaciousness on a story. When Chrysler finally responded with a proposed solution the government accepted, independent testing arranged by Steve showed the fix was worse than the original problem. Ultimately, the government withdrew its approval and Chrysler came up with a replacement part that would work.
Other Wilson reports have revealed fire hazards in Ford ignition switches, a series which prompted the largest-ever recall of automobiles in the U.S.; U.S. Senators taking expensive gifts and favors from special interest lobbyists; and the transgressions of TV preachers Robert Tilton, W.V. Grant, and Benny Hinn.
It was Wilson who also made news for stories that exposed ABC Newsman Sam Donaldson taking federal subsidies while he used his Sunday morning ABC Network soapbox to complain about others doing the same thing. Years earlier, Wilson also focused on Dan Rather for his questionable reporting about a Los Angeles doctor that CBS linked to insurance fraud.
Earlier in his career, Wilson syndicated his own investigative reports to television stations across the country. He also headed investigative units at the ABC-owned station in San Francisco and the CBS-owned station in New York, and he worked at stations in Buffalo and St. Joseph, Missouri.
Most recently, Wilson accepted his new job at Detroit's WXYZ just three days before last year's September 11 terrorist attacks and despite an investment in new equipment to produce and distribute investigative reports independently. He said he postponed his plans and decided to get back into the mainstream because he was convinced Detroit's Channel 7 "is one of the few television stations still doing investigative journalism the old fashioned way-putting the public interest ahead of its own interest."
"It's a place where I can again be proud to work for people and a journalism company I respect," he added.
Jane Akre spent 20 years as a network and local television reporter and anchor
before becoming the first journalist ever to win a whistleblower lawsuit against
her own employer. She and her investigative reporting partner Steve Wilson
sued Fox Television in 1998, claiming they were fired after resisting pressure
from their own news managers who wanted them to slant a news story to appease an
advertiser and potential litigant. On August 18, 2000, after a five-week
trial, a jury agreed the reports Akre was pressured to air amounted to "a
false, distorted or slanted" news report...and they awarded her $425,000
for her wrongful termination. Previously, her career has included numerous assignments in the specialty reporting areas of health
and medical issues, as well as investigative and consumer reporting in addition to her
anchor assignments. She has won a number of awards, including a prestigious Associated
Press award for investigative reporting. The birth of her daughter in 1994 heightened her
interest and curiosity about all issues related to health. Akre began her broadcasting career in Albuquerque as a radio news director.
She moved
to television in 1980 when a she accepted a weekend anchor job for the ABC-affiliate in
Tucson and later accepted a reporter-anchor position at KTVI in St. Louis. For three years she anchored and reported for CNN in Atlanta before moving to a main
anchor position in the San Francisco market. Prior to anchoring positions in Tampa, Akre
also anchored news broadcasts at WSVN in Miami. Finding it difficult to regain full-time employment in the mainstream media
following her widely publicized lawsuit against Fox, Akre and her husband have
formed their own independent production company. One way or another, they
say, they will continue to report stories about the environment and other
important issues that are being increasingly ignored and mis-reported.
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My Herbal Kitchen
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Oh, Rachael! I'm am so happy your natural route is working so well for you! I love your medicinal herb garden. Can I ask you about what you did to get rid of your headaches? I have daily headaches and weekly migraines, and I'm just so sick of taking pills for it.
And don't you love cooking up your own ointments and tinctures? I've just perfected my natural sunscreen bars, and I've got a calendula infusion that has a week to go before I can start using it. Working in my herbs and oils always makes me want to move to some little cottage at the edge of the woods.This is a really great idea! Especially since my husband is VERY anti-medicine, but still suffers from aches and pains from all the sports he plays, I'd love to know where you got the info to do all of this so I can make my own, I know he would be much happier if I offered him something natural instead of a Tylenol next time he walked in with a sore back or something!
ReplyDeleteGirl after my own heart! Jen and I have planted some vegetables, however we also have quite a few herbs (sage, lavender, etc.) We've been talking about making a medicinal herb garden as well. PLUS, as Witches, we grow magickal herbs. :D Which can be used in SO MUCH.
Gah, I bet your house DOES smell amazing!
I love the natural goodies you use as well!Pretty impressive. I have to say I agree with you. While I have not gone completely natural with medications, I really do not take any medications for thing other than every now and then some Advil for sinus like headaches...however...my sister, my mother and my father are like walking drug stores. My father has high blond pressure and heart condition, my mother went through three years of a breast cancer fight and my sister has MS. Each of them take and this is no joke...possibly 30 pills a day. My sisters "breakfast cocktail" alone consist of 17 pills and one injection. I tell all three of them repeatedly that I feel some of their issues have more to do with the combination of medications they consume a day and all of their colorful side effects...they don't listen to me but it is good to see someone else get on board with how horrible the stuff we consume can be. The pharmaceutical industry is a multi-billion dollar industry they make money off of you being sick and the pills they prescribe you. That is not to say that I do not believe some medications are like saving and some individuals need medications for various reasons but many people today are severely over medicated...so...good for you sister friend...good for you!
ReplyDeleteYour herbal treatment collection is looking really good! So glad to know that you too are now reaping the benefits of natural medicine. People tend to be a little wary of herbal medicines, but then a lot of medicines out today have chemicals or essences derived from herbs. Having a collection of herbal treatments, and in your case growing one, is also actually affordable, and helps save money. It's like having an organic pillbox.