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Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
I really enjoy staying in geoff and Caroline place! I felt at home ! Geoff and his wife was more than welcoming and very helpful. Really amazing peopleAmira2017-01-01T00:00:00Z
Personnes vraiment très gentilles. Très belle rencontreAurelie2017-02-27T00:00:00Z
By far the best Air b and B experience I have had. The hospitality of Geoff and Carole was outstanding. The bush house is in a deep dip in the forest. lovely people, lovely house. Thank you.Nicholas2017-03-11T00:00:00Z
Beautiful surrounds and the perfect hosts!!Duncan2017-05-12T00:00:00Z
Geoff and Carole were easy to communicate with when making arrangements and the place was in a beautiful spot. The room was clean and tidy. Geoff made a very good cup of coffee in the morning!Emily2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
They are very nice. The room is very clean and the environment is also very pleasant to live.Kyaing2017-04-15T00:00:00Z
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Quiet retreat in the foothills. Fully set up and clean. Parking is a little hairy with a one way path and a fairly sheer drop if you make a mistake turning around.walter2017-03-22T00:00:00Z
A lovely cosy quirky house with mod cons and many extras in terms of foods, personal items and great washer dryer. Close to shops and train. We would definitely recommend Danielle's place.paul2017-03-03T00:00:00Z
It's a nice and quiet location. The house has everything you could need. Very clean and well taken care ofSanja2017-04-08T00:00:00Z
우리는 별장에서 좋은 시간을 보냈습니다! 다시 거기에있을 것입니다!Jodie2017-03-14T00:00:00Z
Loved it! We will definitely be staying again!!Natalie2017-03-25T00:00:00Z
별장은 Upway 쇼핑 센터에서 도보로 이동할 수있는 거리에있는 조용한 작은 뒷골목에 자리 잡고 있습니다. 자넬 장식, 별장 단지에 될 수있는 기쁨이다. 다니엘은 멋진 냄새 욕실 제품 및 책과 정독하는 영화의 큰 범위로 즐기실 수 있도록, 많은 작은 사치를 공급하고 있습니다. 우리는 하이킹 근처 정말 아름다운이며, 낮 시간에 바쁜 우리를 유지으로, 그렇게 할 기회가 없었있다. 우리는 또한 메인 스트리트에서 Upway 태국 레스토랑에서 멋진 식사를 즐겼다. 나는 확실히 다른 사람이 아름다운 숙박 시설과 지역을 추천 할 것입니다. 멋진 경험을 모든 라운드.Linda2017-03-18T00:00:00Z
We loved every aspect of our stay at Wayfarers Cottage. The house is beautifully set up, and had everything we needed. The lounge room is so cozy, and we really enjoyed having an open fire in the evenings. We'd love to stay again.Darren2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
Beautiful place! One of the most well equipped AirBNB that I've stayed in. Whatever you need, Danielle has it! Thanks again. We loved our stay at your place.KS2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Barry & Teresa are wonderful hosts, no request is ignored but is addressed and then surpassed. They have completed a delightful renovation on the cottage while managing to retain the soul of the building and the tranquility of the location, beautiful garden, treetop views from every window! The bedrooms are very generous in size and the living spaces comfortable and well appointed. There was ample space to accommodate our family, we had our two small children and mother inlaw for our weekend stay and it was one to remember for all the right reasons. Don't hesitate to book a stay, you won't be disappointed.Deborah2017-03-25T00:00:00Z
Lovely place and hosts, 5 starsRegan2017-04-12T00:00:00Z
I can very highly recommend staying at Paddy's Retreat. It is a beautiful little space in a quiet, very green area of Upwey while still being very close to amenities. We have two children aged 20 months and 4 years old which the property suited very well including a port-a-cot, toys and a great big bath. Not to mention you'll feel more than welcomed by the most gracious hosts Barry and Teresa. Thanks for having us!Braden2017-05-14T00:00:00Z
Paddy's Creek is a lovely Cottage in the foothills of the Dandnenongs. Barry and Tess were very friendly, and nothing was too much trouble for them. I stayed with my 5yo and 7yo boys, and we were all made to feel very welcome, and were very spoilt during our stay. The Cottage is very family friendly, but would also suit couples with 2 bedrooms and one bathroom, with a huge bathtub. The Cottage is well heated, which was appreciated by Queenslanders. We would definitely be happy to stay there again, while visiting family and friends, and would be happy to recommend it to others without hesitation. Thank you, Barry and TessColleen2017-04-04T00:00:00Z
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
愉快的时光,在一个可爱的地区!我们是一个大家庭,有足够的空间!雯雯是一个伟大的主机,如果我们有任何问题,我们可以接触轻松搞定!谢谢Natalie 2017-01-28T00:00:00Z
WenWen's house is very near Puffing Billy Steam train, by car about 5 to 7 minutes. Wenwen house has three rooms king size bed, there are all the utensils to cook to eat, there is a front garden and back garden! Kids playing Chiaki front garden, very happy! Special thanks Wenwen has bought bread, cheese and milk to us! Hope in the future have the opportunity to stay!Lam2017-04-14T00:00:00Z
A great place to stay in a quiet convenient location.Denis2017-04-10T00:00:00Z
The place is exactly as described in a quiet neighbourhood. The house is warm and comfortable. Everything was greatJane2017-04-22T00:00:00Z
Wen Wen's house was welcoming and homely, extremely clean and fresh. We had a wedding to attend in the Dandenong Mountains and found Upwey a great spot to stay. The beds were comfortable and the house was cosy and warm. It was very welcoming to see that Wen Wen had left us milk and bread and cereal, and many bathroom needs that we didn't expect. Plenty of takeaway and cafes and restaurants within five minutes drive . The Puffing Billy is not far either. Thank you Wen Wen.Helen2017-05-07T00:00:00Z
雯雯的地方是伟大的,精确描述。强烈推荐。 :)Krystal2017-01-06T00:00:00Z
Wenwen's house is beautifully located in a lovely part of Upwey. The house is exactly as described, and is warm and inviting. Highly recommended for anyone wishing to spend some time in the foothills of the Dandenongs.John2017-05-23T00:00:00Z
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Georgina (the host) made me feel very welcome. She was very friendly, she has a warm, vibrant and open personality. Her house, which is designed using Feng-shui techniques has a very relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. One of her friends has a little shop in Upwey if you're interested in Feng-shui items. When I walked in, her house smelt of lemongrass, which is one of my favourite scents, but Georgina is also aware that if you do not prefer scents she will not use it for your stay. I felt free to walk around her house and as it was Greek Easter she had baked some Greek cookies for me. I spent my time reading, writing, painting and walking around the area, which has a feel of the Dandenongs crossed with a suburban atmosphere. As I was her first guest, she cooked me dinner, but all her stays include breakfast, which you can make or she will make for you. She also facilitates for vegetarians. I met her little rabbit Mercury who is adorable. For both my nights, Georgina set up her bath with candles, scented bath oils and yoga music (my preference) which was an experience not to be missed! Georgina is a great host to chat with and I would stay there again :)Natalie2015-04-12T00:00:00Z
The inside of the house was clean and tidy, but the outside was not in a condition to be rented. The front porch had only (URL HIDDEN) decking boards. I felt unsafe going behind the house and in the garage stepping over boards and supplies for the front porch.Fay2016-07-22T00:00:00Z
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Michelle was great in terms of communication on what to do before we arrived, and we felt comfortable freely coming in and out of the studio as we pleased. The studio is clean and comfortable, great heater that kept us warm during the cold weather! Happy with our stay and would stay there again!Genevieve2017-05-14T00:00:00Z
Cozy studio. Michelle had great communication with me. I was thinking I had a balcony but it was actually the room upstairs which wasn't on the ad. Little sad about that. The room was incredibly clean and pretty spacious. No sink so I had to use the bathroom sink to wash dishes. Great location. Close to public trails, cafes etc. Check in was flexible. The wifi didn't work as a branch fell on he wires. Michelle let me know prior to booking and tried to get it fixed.Renae2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
Comfy bed, nice and quiet. Big room with everything you need. I'd be happy to stay again.Tim2017-04-22T00:00:00Z
Tecoma, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
The house is wonderful and exceeded all our expectations. The setting is idyllic and every window has a beautiful view. We loved the interior styling. The location is convenient too - in the mountains but with supermarkets etc only a few minutes drive away. Harriet is very easy to communicate with.Reuben2017-04-16T00:00:00Z
Quambie had everything we were looking for. A beautiful quiet place with great views. All the essentials for our family. Will be backNathan2017-04-15T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely weekend at Quambie. The views are divine, the space cosy and warm and Harriet very easy to rent from. Thanks for your flexibility and hospitality.Debbie2017-05-28T00:00:00Z
Highly recommended to anyone wanting to escape the city. A very charming, secluded spot with views that make you feel a lot further than 45 minutes from the CBD. We will be back!Tom2017-04-24T00:00:00Z
What a gorgeous house made with love. Thank you Harriet! We loved all the beautiful artistic decor touches. They were really special. The amenities such as the well organised kitchen, wifi & Bluetooth speaker were great and the provisions such as the Pukka tea, espresso machine and shampoo conditioner were lifesavers, much appreciated! The autumnal leaves and ghost gums were spectacular. We loved every minute, what a perfect venue to relax.Olivia2017-05-21T00:00:00Z
My weekend away at Quambie totally exceeded my expectations and anyone looking for a truly peaceful, relaxing getaway in the beautiful, lush surrounds of the Dandenongs should definitely stay here! There was so much I loved about Quambie, from the stylish, cosy furnishings, colourful kitchen, hanging plants, beautiful soaps, huge lush towels and gorgeous bathroom, to the fact that all things in the house were eco friendly and organic, it was clear that a lot of love and pride has gone into this home as there was no detail that was overlooked which I truly appreciated. My friends and I felt instantly at home and wished we could have stayed for much longer than one night! Waking up to views of hills, huge trees, ferns, kookaburras and rosellas was also a real treat. Harriet was also one of the loveliest hosts I've ever encountered and she was so accommodating and flexible to my needs that I will definitely be telling all my friends about this wonderful place. Thanks again Harriet for everything and I really hope to return to your stunning home again!Jess2017-05-14T00:00:00Z
トレモント, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
It is a dream house for us. My family enjoy the house so much that we just spend our time in the house rather than going out.Chee Weng2017-05-05T00:00:00Z
We had a lovely peaceful couple of days staying in Elizabeth's (URL HIDDEN) comfy and welcoming. Ate at the pub across the creek, went to the Cameo cinema in Belgrave and visited lots of gardens nearby...would definitely recommend staying here for anyone visiting the Dandenongs. Was just perfect!Louise2016-05-16T00:00:00Z
我们不得不伊丽莎白的华丽林家一个美妙的第二参观 - 这就像我们的家外之家! :)这房子是非常舒适和温馨,右在树林里 - 坐在沙发上,在森林看着窗外就是这么神奇和放松。完美的周末逃脱。我们爱它是如此接近的城市,是方便与年轻的孩子谁不喜欢长途车旅行。负载在贝尔格雷夫做,大量的壮丽权从房子和一个伟大的酒吧字面上走在花园的尽头。伊丽莎白那么容易,热情和善良 - 一种乐趣来处理。我敢肯定,我们会再回来很快。强烈建议大自然爱好者或人想要一个可爱的周末度假胜地。明火,对儿童友善,设备齐全。完善!感谢另一个工厂的周末。Polly2016-04-26T00:00:00Z
Beautiful cottage in a lovely location - walking distance to public transport if you want to get into the city, already in the forest if you are heading the other way. You can walk to two of the best cafes in the hills, or visit the tallest living tree on the Australian mainland... If you can find it!Joe2016-11-24T00:00:00Z
Elizabeth was the perfect hostess even though we didn't meet. We had an informative and happy exchange of emails before our arrival. She wanted to be sure everything was smooth and straightforward which it certainly was. She even got a friend to pick us up from the station and drop us off via the scenic route which we appreciated very much indeed. Michael is a gem. The house was as described but in situ even more charming and enchanting being set among ferns and mountain ash. The place was clean and tidy but clearly lived in and loved which endeared it even more to us, making it feel even more a privilege. The food options around and about are enough for all tastes from self-catering to restaurants and cafes to sit in and take away. We did everything by bus and it is so easy and practical to do even if the busses are only every hour or longer. I can thoroughly recommend this gorgeous place owned by a kind and generous person.Mahasiddhi2016-04-23T00:00:00Z
Belgrave, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Bonito lugar para descansar, con una host muy agradable y simpatica. 100% recomendado, especialmente para un fin de semana de desconexion.Juan2017-04-17T00:00:00Z
I didnt feel comfortableKelly2016-09-25T00:00:00Z
I was looking for a quiet place to stay while working in Upwey and I'm happy to say that is what I found. My host was helpful and kind and I would not hesitate to book again.Bill2016-02-26T00:00:00Z
尼基是一个了不起的主机我不能错的住宿。她真正确实让她的客人觉得这是自己的家以及。尼基上面去了,以后帮我去她的地方,我被卡住的公共交通,是问我是怎么对我的天周到时,如果我需要什么忙。她甚至确信我能够访问的食物,如提供我拿出菜单上我的到来晚上,当我来晚了或她的美味自制museli和红茶菌早餐。还有一些不错的时候,这个住得周到包含的小东西,如刻入心中就更不用说了惊人的下沉式浴缸可爱的肥皂块。该位置是惊人的和平以及。 尼基也极大地说话,是关于区域分享冷点非常知识来检查和对生命本身,它使我的假期更加特别一点。如果你想充分利用您的墨尔本之旅,并有一个难忘的时光我一定会回去流行的打招呼到尼基我肯定会推荐这空气泡泡堂。Jessica2016-04-18T00:00:00Z
Nicky's home is a great landing place. (worth noting you really need some kind of transport to get there). Secure, private access, comfy room, great bathroom facilities and lovely touches, like a hot water bottle and a taste of Nicky's homemade kombucha, make this a wecoming stay. Nicky herself is warm and generous, and I look forward to another opportunity to visit!Nixa2016-06-14T00:00:00Z
Nicky was a gracious and generous host. Her house is lovely, easy to find, and in a location central to the beautiful Dandenong Ranges area. The accommodation is very comfortable and the great coffee and lovely breakfast was really appreciated - as was the nip of home made kombucha!Phoebe2016-04-05T00:00:00Z
Staying with Nicky has been a very happy, peaceful, positive and lovely experience. I highly recommend this AirB&B. The scenic views are gorgeous, the bed is so comfortable, lovely bathroom and all facilities great. WiFi is great. Yummy homemade muesli for breakfast and Kombucha for good health. Yoga classes are an option. The cafes and train station are a pleasant 15 minute walk away (as long as you don't mind a hill). Beautiful birdsong all around. A quiet, peaceful, inspiring, healing place. Nicky is a thoughtful and lovely host. I've loved it!Rebecca2016-12-02T00:00:00Z
Nicki was great host to make me feel very comfortable to stay for 2 nights. I checked in very late after catching up with friends nearby but she ensured everything smooth to get there and check in. Her homemade cereal and kombucha were very tasty too!! Wish I could bring back home!! Very nice, quiet and friendly place to stay in Dandenong range.AKIKO2016-06-13T00:00:00Z
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
This house is amazing and it's nestled in a secluded area with plenty of nature to enjoy. Loved every detail and savoured the time relaxing in this warm and inviting home.Mary2017-03-12T00:00:00Z
Thank Jeremy for let us stay at your beautiful place. Such great a unique interiors + great surrounding area. It was very peaceful and secluded but also easily accessible (we caught the train out). Also thank for getting back to us so fast with any queries hope other get a chance to experience this excellent place.Cameron2016-03-16T00:00:00Z
The space is very welcoming and feels beautifully secluded for how close to town it is. A short drive to lots of the best of what the Dandenongs have to offer. We all felt very inspired after visiting the Jacky Winter gardens, the work and interiors were brilliantly executed. Will definitely return.Will2015-12-30T00:00:00Z
Fabulous accommodation. Absolutely georgous artwork and furnishings. Gardens are stunning. Great location. The Jacky Winter Gardens Retreat is devine. Must stay.Caddy2017-01-21T00:00:00Z
I would highly recommend anyone considering a visit to the Jacky Winter Gardens residence to do so. The environment created by Jeremy and his team is absolutely incredible! From the abundance of fine art, to the quality soft furnishings and the integrated smart home components. There has been no expense spared to create this luxurious stay minutes out of the main street of Belgrave. Thanks for having us Jeremy and Lorelei!Jesse & Tegan 2016-08-04T00:00:00Z
I can't recommend Jacky Winter Gardens highly enough. It was perfect in every way!Eloise2016-08-09T00:00:00Z
We absolutely loved our stay at JW house. The house has been so thoughtfully and beautifully decorated... And we could have spent the whole weekend reading through the library! A restorative weekend! Thank you Jeremy and Lorelei!Fran2016-05-04T00:00:00Z
Meticulously thought out in terms of nurturing their guests, design, ambience, beauty. You can tell just how much love has gone into every single detail of this beautiful property. A great selection of books to get stuck into on the comfy bean bag, amazing bath for soaking in, well appointed kitchen with all you need to cook up a feast (plenty of good cook books also for inspiration. Enjoyed the separate studio, for writing and playing music in... Was nice to have a dedicated spot designed for creating. Comfy bed, heating great, very very clean but a warm homely vibe. Close to some of the most beautiful nature trails Melbourne has to offer. The art decorated throughout the home, makes it even more special. Host was a pleasure to deal with, everything ran very smoothly. Will be returning.... For longer this time. :)Jess2016-06-16T00:00:00Z
Belgrave, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Tecoma, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Really gorgeous little cottage, nic and warm and comfortable and decorated beautifully. Especially loved the leafy outlook from every room.Melissa2017-04-08T00:00:00Z
Hi Fiona, thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. Your house was cosy and welcoming, with beautiful views both at day and night. Our favourite parts about the stay was hanging by the fireplace (thank you preparing it prior to our arrival) and chilling in your tranquil study soaking up the views. Would definitely recommend this place for a relaxing getaway, that's not too far a hike from Melbourne CBD.J J2016-05-30T00:00:00Z
L'hôte annulé cette réservation 17 jours avant l'arrivée. Ceci est un affichage automatisé.Jack2015-11-17T00:00:00Z
Fiona était un hôte fantastique. Elle a répondu rapidement et a fait en sorte que tout se déroule bien. Sa maison est magnifique. Tout était soigné et propre et la vue était sensationnel. Je recommande vivement cet endroit à tout le monde!Bree2016-03-21T00:00:00Z
We had the most relaxing time and I can't thank Fiona enough for the amazing experience. Fiona provided everything you could ask for, and her home is set in the beautiful Yarra Ranges - allowing you to be close enough to everything but feel you are World away. The beautiful sunsets, the awesome NYE fireworks and the tranquil surroundings make this a true city getaway.Silvano2016-01-04T00:00:00Z
Great little hideaway from the city, but with views of it. Indoor and outdoor real fires, lots of interwar charm.Stuart2017-04-18T00:00:00Z
Beautiful, relaxing and secluded stay.. the cottage had everything you'd need to zen and take some time outmarie2017-05-06T00:00:00Z
Even better than the pictures. We had a lovely stay. Thanks Fiona.Kelly2017-04-30T00:00:00Z
Ferny Creek, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
何を見つけます!より、風光明媚な居心地の良いリラックスした滞在を求めていることができませんでした。ゲーブルズは、自然に囲まれた魅力的な特性であるが、細部へのサリーの暖かさと注目は本当にこのトップ先になること。私のボーイフレンドと私は(私達がそこにいた雨の日のいずれかで完璧)ログ火災で冷蔵アウト、(他のさまざまなオプションの中で)、朝食用のライブラリで自家製bircherのミューズリーを楽しみ、私はバスルームのスパバスが幻想であることが判明しました、私たちが楽しむためにレイアウトされたすべての素敵なアメニティとペアにする場合は特に。場所は、清潔で新鮮でした - 装飾はそれが写真で見て、私のダストアレルギーに反応することは何も見つからないほど豪華です。我々は非常にために再充電電池と私たちの訪問から返された結果として世話を感じました。 我々は再び滞在しますか?絶対に。私たちは私たちの友人に勧めますか?すでにです!ゲーブルズとそのホストが合計宝石です。Florence2016-08-22T00:00:00Z
サリーは、我々は、事前に配置されていた時に、彼女はそこに着く方法についての完全な指示を提供していた、私たちに1到着を迎えるためにありました。 部屋は家が美しいです、完璧でした。 彼女はいくつかのおいしい食べ物、そして私たちは、必要に応じて飲み物を提供してくれました。 全体的に完璧なホスト!Tegan2016-09-11T00:00:00Z
サリーはになるようにクラスを持っていたとして、我々はにチェックインし、素晴らしいと非常に収容した夫ロブによって周りが示されました。家はちょうど写真のようだった、と、暖かく居心地の良い歓迎感じました。我々は素晴らしかったし、それが湿っと肌寒いだったそこに着いたときに暖炉が上でした!スパでは信じられないほどだった、とすべて自家製のバス製品だけで楽しいしました。サリーは、私たちが訪問バーを提案し、そこに素晴らしい時間を過ごしました。彼女は超素敵だったし、私たちは非常にアットホームな雰囲気、さらには雨が降っていたときに私たちの梢の冒険から私たちをピックアップして提供しました。どのような美しい家と財産は、それがありました!絶対に友達に推薦され、間違いなく戻って来るということです。あなたのサリーとロブをありがとうございました! (と、私たちと一緒にオスカーをフェッチ演奏をありがとう!)Aly2016-10-12T00:00:00Z
Belgrave, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Belgrave, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Great place, really nice people and they stayed up late to accommodate a very late check in. Thanks very much.Mark2016-11-18T00:00:00Z
Julie and Travis are fantastic hosts, nothing was too much trouble for them and they welcomed us into their home as soon as we arrived. We were even invited to join them and their guests for a birthday celebration. Great people and we would have no problem recommending them to other users. Many thanks.Dougie2016-11-12T00:00:00Z
Friendly, hospitable couple. House and the room is lovely and clean - comfy bed! Breakfast ready for us in the morning was a nice touch.Caitlin2016-09-25T00:00:00Z
My partner and I stayed with Julie and Travis for the Puffing Billy train race. Their home is beautiful and very convenient for getting to Belgrave Station. I would highly recommend if you are planning on staying in this area.Will2017-05-01T00:00:00Z
We had a fantastic stay at Julie's, the house is spacious and beautiful and our room was clean. Both Julie and her husband made us feel very welcome and even cooked us dinner and made a cake. They also had various flyers and maps with information on the area and gave us recommendations on where to go. Their cat was fluffy and adorable and we couldn't recommend this place enough!Ditte2016-10-31T00:00:00Z
Belgrave, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
Upwey, ビクトリア, オーストラリア
We had a wonderful stay! The location is great, we were able to explore the Dandenong Ranges and the surroundings. The place is very clean and cosy, looks even better than in the photos, the bed was comfortable and the room had everything we needed. There's nice back yard to spend time outside and a balcony with a great view. Mrs Kornthip and her husband are amazing hosts, very friendly and kind. Mrs Kornrhip served us a delicious dinner and we really felt at home away from home. We would highly recommend this place and look forward to staying here again!Alex & Anastasia2017-02-18T00:00:00Z
A very wise choice. The host is nothing short of lovely, accommodating and will make sure you're very well looked after. Would happily recommend.Tyler2016-11-08T00:00:00Z
Ferntree Gully, ビクトリア, オーストラリア


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Plunge Pedal & Plod has been Fit & Able's signature annual event since 1997 and we are glad to be back again for! With four courses there is a challenge for athletes of all ages and skill levels. Whether you're new to the sport of a seasoned veteran you will find a course four you!
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Day 3: Surviving
07.22.2012 - 07.22.2012
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Lost in the foliage
Face smeared in sunscreen, gobbling mochi from the ryokan
The last clear view
Bear print!!
Gloomy valley
The day was mostly overcast. You get the weather that you get. The clouds, anyway, are the only respite from the sun, which felt so much closer up here.
Camp at last
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Today wasn't as bad as I thought it would be--maybe because I thought it would be bad. By the time we got to camp I even felt hungry instead of nauseated, as I did the other nights.
Being in the tent is my favorite part of the day, as long as I don't have to urinate. Here the hike and all its damage melt away and Chris and I stay up describing each of our aches and pains. My body only has one message for me these past few days: REST.
I think the man who runs the hut here is playing opera on his transistor radio. I can hear a soprano vibratto filtering down the hill. The hut seems empty, and the campsite only has one other person. There's a further hut that we hear is more popular, but I couldn't make it that far. Presumably that's where Yoshi is right now since he's not here. This morning he woke Chris up to tell him of another way out of the park that was only one-day's journey away, in case I thought I couldn't make it. That seems so long ago now.
No more Yoshi, I guess. All we have now is his email address and a picture. Speaking of pictures, I can't even imagine what I look like at the moment, after four days without washing my hair. I dare not peer into the compact mirror I brought for fear of what I'll see.
Well, tomorrow should be the most challenging hiking day of the trip. Boulder hopping for three hours, plus the usual. Must sleep.


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While homeschooling is not by any means easy and can be downright frustrating at times, it will also bring about amazing moments and memories for both you and your children. Taking your children out of public school is a major decision, and it should be well-researched before taking action. The following article will offer you some solid advice for homeschooling.
Keep in mind that children will do better if they are given regular breaks. Working for hours nonstop does not work well with children. Allow your children to go outside, run, play or simply relax. You will all feel better as a result.
Textbooks are important but they should not be your only tool. Be certain that your child reads lots of different things like comic books and newspapers. Current events can be the start of great discussions, so have your child read articles as part of their lessons. It will also work towards developing analytic skills that will benefit them all through life.
Have you thought about how much it may cost to provide home schooling for your children? You may need to quit working. That could be a big problem. Homeschooling means you will have less time for yourself and for accomplishing the household chores.
Art is an important part of your homeschooling plan. Let your children sketch the subjects of their lessons or use some other medium to create a sculpture or collage. Encourage them to use their imagination to decide whether they want to express their thoughts through song, poetry, sculpting or macaroni art! Content absorption is enhanced by immersing your kids in each topic, and therefore, active involvement in each lesson is sure to produce greater results.
Make a chore list for your kids or hire a maid. You will find yourself stretched quite thin. Grocery shopping, household chores, and childcare can really drain you quickly. Welcome help when you can get it and do not feel badly about it.
Academic Studies
There is great importance in life skills and academic studies. It is important to include both academic studies and life skills as part of your lesson plan. A lot of people do not know what it means to teach life skills. You might be able to do life skills and academics in the same lesson. For instance, as you plant a garden, teach about plant life cycles and how plants are affected by their environment.
You need to be creative when coming up with ways for your children to socialize. They need to spend time with more people than just their family. To give your kids something to look forward to, you can plan field trips and other exciting outings with different parents who also homeschool. Get your child involved in community supported sports. Becoming a boy scout or girl scout is another way for your child to have chances to socialize while learning valuable skills.
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Nature walks can be very helpful for your child's learning experience. These are educational for many reasons. Little kids might pick up interesting leaves for analysis. You can help them to count recognize different plants and animals. Older kids can conduct detailed research on each specimen. Take a camera so that they do not have to disturb the local habitat.
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Research and understand the laws governing homeschooling in your state. You do have the right to educate your children but there are laws that you must abide by. Some districts will give you an official curriculum you need to follow. You might find out that your children must take a test dictated by the state to pass. When you understand the regulations, you can abide by them.
Homeschooling can be controversial, but it also provides many strong advantages. The key to homeschooling success is a solid understanding of everything involved with the program. Hopefully, this article was able to provide information to help you make the right choice for homeschooling your children.


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"Do we love the Church as we love our mothers, also taking into account her defects?" This question proffered by Francis, reveals the high concept he has of the institution he governs. The defects of the Church? What is he referring to? Didn't Saint Paul proclaim her to be "without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish" (Eph 5:27)? It's possible that the Bishop of Rome does not know how to make a distinction between the Church as a divine institution and her sinful children??!! But in that case, the defect would be his, not of the Church.
On the contrary, this matter was always very clear for anyone with the most basic instruction. Perhaps Francis does not remember that the divine Church welcomes defective children in its midst, providing them with all the means necessary to cease sinning. If one refers to the divine aspect of the Church, there really is no defect to be found. But if one alludes to the human part, it is not necessarily the moment to cover it up, since there are so many scandals that we are obliged to hear about each day; a motive of real dismay for all of those who seek to fulfill the laws of God and of the Church.
If Francis wishes to know if we love the Church as our mothers, we respond that yes, and that is why it pains us to see that she is publically offended by the very one who is called to defend her. In this respect, we ask what kind of son invents lies about his mother and then spreads them to everyone on the pretext of showing love. We recall the words of Gregory XVI: "Therefore, it is obviously absurd and injurious to propose […] as if she [the Church] could be considered subject to defect or obscuration or other misfortune" (Encyclical Mirari vos, August 15, 1832).
We don't deny that there are many sinners in the midst of our Holy Mother Church, but we must not confuse the children with the Mother. And we must also remember that these sinners are not in need of comprehension for their defects, but rather support in order to convert, which may even include the necessity of chastising them. Or by chance does Francis' concept of mercy bring us to ignore the sins of those who commit them, attributing them instead to the Mystical Spouse of Christ? In this case, the greatest sin is committed by the one who affirms such an aberration…
Teachings of the Magisterium
I – The Church is a divine institution, without blemish just as the Holy Spirit who animates her
Sacred Scripture
The Church is holy and without blemish
Christ loved the church and handed himself over for her to sanctify her, cleansing her by the bath of water with the word, that he might present to himself the church in splendor, without spot or wrinkle or any such thing, that she might be holy and without blemish. (Eph 5:25-27)
The holy city Jerusalem, Scriptural figure of the Church, gleamed with the splendor of God
He took me in spirit to a great, high mountain and showed me the holy city Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God. It gleamed with the splendor of God. (Rev 21:10-11)
The Spirit of truth will be always with the Church
And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate to be with you always, the Spirit of truth. (Jn 14:16-17)
Vatican Council II (Ecumenical XXI)
The Holy Spirit sanctifies, guides and directs the Church
When the work which the Father gave the Son to do on earth (cf. Jn 17:4) was accomplished, the Holy Spirit was sent on the day of Pentecost in order that He might continually sanctify the Church, and thus, all those who believe would have access through Christ in one Spirit to the Father (cf. Eph 1:18). He is the Spirit of Life, a fountain of water springing up to life eternal (cf. Jn 4:14; 7:38-39). To men, dead in sin, the Father gives life through Him, until, in Christ, He brings to life their mortal bodies (cf. Rom 8:10-11). The Spirit dwells in the Church and in the hearts of the faithful, as in a temple (cf. 1Cor 3:16; 6:19). In them He prays on their behalf and bears witness to the fact that they are adopted sons (cf. Gal 4:6; Rom 8:15-16 and 26). The Church, which the Spirit guides in way of all truth (cf. Jn 16:13) and which He unified in communion and in works of ministry, He both equips and directs with hierarchical and charismatic gifts and adorns with His fruits (cf. Eph 1:11-12; 1Cor 12:4 Gal 5:22). By the power of the Gospel He makes the Church keep the freshness of youth. Uninterruptedly He renews it and leads it to perfect union with its Spouse (cf. S. Irenaeus, Adv. Haer, 111 24, 1). The Spirit and the Bride both say to Jesus, the Lord, 'Come!' (Rev 22:17). (Vatican Council II. Dogmatic constitution Lumen gentium, no. 4, November 21, 1964)
The Church's divine origin: founded by the Lord
Then, when He had by His death and His resurrection completed once for all in Himself the mysteries of our salvation and the renewal of all things, the Lord, having now received all power in heaven and on earth (cf. Mt 28:18), before He was taken up into heaven (cf. Acts 1:11), founded His Church as the sacrament of salvation. (Vatican Council II. Decree Ad gentes, no. 5, December 7, 1965)
John Paul II
The Church is assisted by the Holy Spirit who leads her into all the truth
In her reflection on morality, the Church has always kept in mind the words of Jesus to the rich young man. Indeed, Sacred Scripture remains the living and fruitful source of the Church's moral doctrine; as the Second Vatican Council recalled, the Gospel is 'the source of all saving truth and moral teaching' (Dei Verbum, 7). The Church has faithfully preserved what the word of God teaches, not only about truths which must be believed but also about moral action, action pleasing to God (cf. 1Thess 4:1); she has achieved a doctrinal development analogous to that which has taken place in the realm of the truths of faith. Assisted by the Holy Spirit who leads her into all the truth (cf. Jn 16:13), the Church has not ceased, nor can she ever cease, to contemplate the 'mystery of the Word Incarnate', in whom 'light is shed on the mystery of man' (Gaudium et spes, 22). (John Paul II. Encyclical Veritatis splendor, no. 28, August 6, 1993)
Gregory XVI
It is absurd and injurious to propose that the Church could be subject to defects or other imperfections
To use the words of the fathers of Trent, it is certain that the Church 'was instructed by Jesus Christ and His Apostles and that all truth was daily taught it by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit' (Council of Trent, session 13). Therefore, it is obviously absurd and injurious to propose a certain 'restoration and regeneration' for her as though necessary for her safety and growth, as if she could be considered subject to defect or obscuration or other misfortune. Indeed these authors of novelties consider that a 'foundation may be laid of a new human institution,' and what Cyprian detested may come to pass, that what was a divine thing 'may become a human church' (Saint Cyprian, Epistle 52). (Gregory XVI. Encyclical Mirari vos, no.10, August 15, 1832)
Pius XII
The Church is enriched with the abundant gifts of the Paraclete
But if our Savior, by His death, became, in the full and complete sense of the word, the Head of the Church, it was likewise through His blood that the Church was enriched with the fullest communication of the Holy Spirit, through which, from the time when the Son of Man was lifted up and glorified on the Cross by His sufferings, she is divinely illumined. […] so at the hour of His precious death He willed that His Church should be enriched with the abundant gifts of the Paraclete in order that in dispensing the divine fruits of the Redemption she might be, for the Incarnate Word, a powerful instrument that would never fail. For both the juridical mission of the Church, and the power to teach, govern and administer the Sacraments, derive their supernatural efficacy and force for the building up of the Body of Christ from the fact that Jesus Christ, hanging on the Cross, opened up to His Church the fountain of those divine gifts, which prevent her from ever teaching false doctrine and enable her to rule them for the salvation of their souls through divinely enlightened pastors and to bestow on them an abundance of heavenly graces. (Pius XII. Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi, no. 31, June 29, 1943)
Pius XI
The Church is a most admirable mother and an incomparable and perfect teacher
Such are the fruits of Christian education. Their price and value is derived from the supernatural virtue and life in Christ which Christian education forms and develops in man. Of this life and virtue Christ our Lord and Master is the source and dispenser. By His example He is at the same time the universal model accessible to all, especially to the young in the period of His hidden life, a life of labor and obedience, adorned with all virtues, personal, domestic and social, before God and men. Now all this array of priceless educational treasures which We have barely touched upon is so truly a property of the Church as to form her very substance, since she is the mystical body of Christ, the immaculate spouse of Christ, and consequently a most admirable mother and an incomparable and perfect teacher. (Pius XI. Encyclical Divini illius magistri, no. 100-101, December 31, 1929)
John Paul II
Sanctity is the identity of the Church as the Body of Christ
Sanctity constitutes the profound identity of the Church as the Body of Christ, vivified and participant of his Spirit. Sanctity gives spiritual health to the Body. Sanctity also determines its spiritual beauty: that beauty that surpasses all the beauty of nature and art; a supernatural beauty, in which the beauty of God himself is reflected, in a more essential and direct way than all of the beauty of creation, precisely because it is the Corpus Christi. (John Paul II. General Audience, November 28, 1990)
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The Spirit sanctifies the Church
What does the Spirit do in the Church?
The Spirit builds, animates and sanctifies the Church (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 145)
The Holy Spirit resides in the Church
Why is the Church called the temple of the Holy Spirit?
She is so called because the Holy Spirit resides in the body which is the Church, in her Head and in her members. He also builds up the Church in charity by the Word of God, the sacraments, the virtues, and charisms. 'What the soul is to the human body, the Holy Spirit is to the members of Christ, that is, the body of Christ, which is the Church' (Saint Augustine). (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 159)
II – Made up of sinful members, the human part of the Church has faults, but the actions of these members cannot alter the Church's impeccable essence
Pius XII
The Church is a spotless Mother, but has weak children – it cannot be laid to her charge if some members fall
Certainly the loving Mother is spotless in the Sacraments by which she gives birth to and nourishes her children; in the faith which she has always preserved inviolate; in her sacred laws imposed on all; in the evangelical counsels which she recommends; in those heavenly gifts and extraordinary grace through which with inexhaustible fecundity, she generates hosts of martyrs, virgins and confessors. But it cannot be laid to her charge if some members fall, weak or wounded. In their name she prays to God daily: 'Forgive us our trespasses': and with the brave heart of a mother she applies herself at once to the work of nursing them back to spiritual health. (Pius XII. Encyclical Mystici Corporis Christi, no. 66, June 29, 1943)
Vatican Council II (Ecumenical XXI)
Sinners too are embraced by the Church, herself holy, innocent and undefiled
While Christ, holy, innocent and undefiled (Heb 7:26) knew nothing of sin, (2Cor 5:21) but came to expiate only the sins of the people (cf. Heb 2:17), the Church, embracing in its bosom sinners, at the same time holy and always in need of being purified, always follows the way of penance and renewal. (Vatican Council II. Dogmatic Constitution Lumen gentium, no. 8, November 21, 1964)
The Heavenly Church and the Church here on earth are not two separate realities; they form one complex reality
Christ, the one Mediator, established and continually sustains here on earth His holy Church, the community of faith, hope and charity, as an entity with visible delineation through which He communicated truth and grace to all. But, the society structured with hierarchical organs and the Mystical Body of Christ, are not to be considered as two realities, nor are the visible assembly and the spiritual community, nor the earthly Church and the Church enriched with heavenly things; rather they form one complex reality which coalesces from a divine and a human element. (Vatican Council II. Dogmatic constitution Lumen Gentium, no. 8, November 21, 1964)
Paul VI
The Church is, by divine vocation, holy and without blemish; it's members are defective
During the council, in fact, the Church, in an effort to arrive at a more profound meditation on the mystery of itself, examined its own nature in all its dimensions and scrutinized its human and divine, visible and invisible, temporal and eternal elements. By first of all examining more thoroughly the link which binds it to Christ and His salvific action, it has underlined more clearly how all its members are called upon to participate in the work of Christ and therefore to participate also in His expiation. In addition, it has gained a clearer awareness that, while it is by divine vocation holy and without blemish, it is defective in its members and in continuous need of conversion and renewal. (Paul VI. Apostolic Constitution Paenitemini, February 17, 1966)
The Church is holy, though she has sinners in her bosom, because she herself has no other life but that of grace
She [the Church] is therefore holy, though she has sinners in her bosom, because she herself has no other life but that of grace: it is by living by her life that her members are sanctified; it is by removing themselves from her life that they fall into sins and disorders that prevent the radiation of her sanctity. This is why she suffers and does penance for these offenses, of which she has the power to heal her children through the blood of Christ and the gift of the Holy Spirit. (Paul VI. Motu proprio Solemni hac liturgia, Credo of the people of God, no. 19, June 30, 1968)
Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church
The holiness of the Church is the fountain of sanctification for her sinful children
In what way is the Church holy?
The Church is holy insofar as the Most Holy God is her author. Christ has given himself for her to sanctify her and make her a source of sanctification. The Holy Spirit gives her life with charity. In the Church one finds the fullness of the means of salvation. Holiness is the vocation of each of her members and the purpose of all her activities. The Church counts among her members the Virgin Mary and numerous Saints who are her models and intercessors. The holiness of the Church is the fountain of sanctification for her children who here on earth recognize themselves as sinners ever in need of conversion and purification. (Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, no. 165)
III – The defects of unworthy members of the Church need not be "taken into account" nor "glossed over", but rather corrected and eradicated
Council of Constance (Ecumenical XVI)
All mortal sins should be corrected and eradicated
Likewise, whether he believes that all mortal sins, particularly manifest, should be publicly corrected and eradicated.(Denzinger-Hünermann 1279. Council of Constance, Bull Inter cunctas, February 22, 1418)
Paul VI
Bring the members of the Church to a clearer realization of their duty to correct their faults
A vivid and lively self-awareness on the part of the Church inevitably leads to a comparison between the ideal image of the Church as Christ envisaged it, His holy and spotless bride (Eph 5:27), and the actual image which the Church presents to the world today. This actual image does indeed, thank God, truly bear those characteristics impressed on it by its divine Founder; and in the course of the centuries the Holy Spirit has accentuated and enhanced these traits so as to make the Church conform more and more to the original intention of its Founder and to the particular genius of human society which it is continually striving to win over to itself through the preaching of the gospel of salvation. But the actual image of the Church will never attain to such a degree of perfection, beauty, holiness and splendor that it can be said to correspond perfectly with the original conception in the mind of Him who fashioned it. Hence the Church's heroic and impatient struggle for renewal: the struggle to correct those flaws introduced by its members which its own self-examination, mirroring its exemplar, Christ, points out to it and condemns. And this brings us, Venerable Brethren, to the second policy We have in mind at this time: to bring the members of the Church to a clearer realization of their duty to correct their faults, strive for perfection, and make a wise choice of the means necessary for achieving the renewal We spoke of. (Paul VI. Encyclical Ecclesiam suam, no. 10-11, August 6, 1964)
John Paul II
Ever since Apostolic times, the Church's Pastors have unambiguously condemned the behavior of those who proceed sinfully
No damage must be done to the harmony between faith and life: the unity of the Church is damaged not only by Christians who reject or distort the truths of faith but also by those who disregard the moral obligations to which they are called by the Gospel (cf. 1Cor 5:9-13). The Apostles decisively rejected any separation between the commitment of the heart and the actions which express or prove it (cf. 1Jn 2:3-6). And ever since Apostolic times the Church's Pastors have unambiguously condemned the behaviour of those who fostered division by their teaching or by their actions. (John Paul II. Encyclical Veritatis splendor, no. 26, August 6, 1993)
Just as Jesus, the Church has always taught the prohibitions of the moral commandments, without any exceptions
The Church has always taught that one may never choose kinds of behaviour prohibited by the moral commandments expressed in negative form in the Old and New Testaments. As we have seen, Jesus himself reaffirms that these prohibitions allow no exceptions: 'If you wish to enter into life, keep the commandments… You shall not murder, you shall not commit adultery, you shall not steal, you shall not bear false witness' (Mt 19:17-18). (John Paul II. Encyclical Veritatis splendor, no. 52, August 6, 1993)
It is the part of God's mercy to threaten sinners and call them to repentance
For it is the part of God's mercy not silently to inflict punishment, but to send forth threatenings to recall the sinner to repentance, as He did to the men of Nineveh, and now to the dresser of the vineyard, saying; 'cut it down', exciting him indeed to the care of it, and stirring up the barren soil to bring forth the proper fruits. (Pseudo-Basil quoted by Saint Thomas Aquinas. Catena Aurea on Lk 13:6-9)
Benedict XVI
I must punish the one who has sinned against real love
The prevailing mentality was that the Church must not be a Church of laws but, rather, a Church of love: she must not punish. Thus the awareness that punishment can be an act of love ceased to exist. This led to an odd hardening of the mind, even in very good people. Today we have to learn all over again that love for the sinner and love for the person who has been harmed are correctly balanced if I punish the sinner in the form that is possible and appropriate. In this respect there was in the past a change of mentality, in which the law and the need for punishment were obscured. Ultimately this also narrowed the concept of love, which in fact is not just being nice or courteous, but is found in the truth. And another component of truth is that I must punish the one who has sinned against real love. (Benedict XVI. Light of the world. The Pope, the Church and the Signs of the Times. A Conversation with Peter Seewald, pg. 17)
Christ himself commands us to admonish a brother who is committing a sin
The Scriptures tell us: 'Rebuke the wise and he will love you for it. Be open with the wise, he grows wiser still, teach the upright, he will gain yet more' (Prov 9:8ff). Christ himself commands us to admonish a brother who is committing a sin (cf. Mt 18:15). […] The Church's tradition has included 'admonishing sinners' among the spiritual works of mercy. It is important to recover this dimension of Christian charity. We must not remain silent before evil. I am thinking of all those Christians who, out of human regard or purely personal convenience, adapt to the prevailing mentality, rather than warning their brothers and sisters against ways of thinking and acting that are contrary to the truth and that do not follow the path of goodness. (Benedict XVI. Message for Lent 2012, no. 1, November 3, 2011)
Saint Thomas Aquinas
If the sinner is unwilling to amend his ways, he should be made to cease sinning by being punished
As stated above (a. 3) the correction of the wrongdoer is twofold. One, which belongs to prelates, and is directed to the common good, has coercive force. Such correction should not be omitted lest the person corrected be disturbed, both because if he is unwilling to amend his ways of his own accord, he should be made to cease sinning by being punished, and because, if he be incorrigible, the common good is safeguarded in this way, since the order of justice is observed, and others are deterred by one being made an example of. (Saint Thomas Aquinas. Summa Theologica II-II, q. 33, a. 6)
Saint Augustine of Hippo
Let us love the Church as a Mother – do not tolerate that they calumniate and blaspheme Her
Let us love our Lord God, let us love His Church: Him as a Father, Her as a Mother: Him as a Lord, Her as His Handmaid, as we are ourselves the Handmaid's sons. But this marriage is held together by a bond of great love: no man offends the one, and wins favor of the other. Let no man say, "I go indeed to the idols, I consult possessed ones and fortune-tellers: yet I abandon not God's Church; I am a Catholic." While you hold to your Mother, you have offended your Father. Another says, Far be it from me; I consult no sorcerer, I seek out no possessed one, I never ask advice by sacrilegious divination, I go not to worship idols, I bow not before stones; though I am in the party of Donatus. What does it profit you not to have offended your Father, if he avenges your offended Mother? What does it serve you, if you acknowledge the Lord, honor God, preach His name, acknowledge His Son, confess that He sits by His right hand; while you blaspheme His Church? Does not the analogy of human marriages convince you? Suppose you have some patron, whom you court every day, whose threshold you wear with your visits, whom you daily not only salute, but even worship, to whom you pay the most loyal courtesy; if you utter one calumny against his wife, could you re-enter his house? Hold then, most beloved, hold all with one mind to God the Father, and the Church our Mother. Celebrate with temperance the birthdays of the Saints, that we may imitate those who have gone before us, and that they who pray for you may rejoice over you; that "the blessing of the Lord may abide on you for evermore. Amen and Amen." (Saint Augustine of Hippo. Expositions on the Psalms, Psalm 89, no. 41)
Regarding the expressions "sinner Church" and "Chaste whore", see this interesting article by Sandro Magister: http://chiesa.espresso.repubblica.it/articolo/1343027?eng=y
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This is part of an interview I was asked to do for The Stage.
Where did you train?
When I left Swansea University, I got a scholarship to go to ALRA, but when you're an actor, you're always training: working with directors like Philip Prowse, Andrew Lynford, Sophie Jane Austin, Joyce Branagh, Mark Phoenix, Zoe Reason, Chris Johnston and Giles Havergal has taught me a lot.
I've done some interesting workshops with Complicité and The Wrestling School – enabling me to step beyond my habits and my comfort zone. I've also been given some great advice from people like Murray Melvin, Kathryn Hunter, Geraldine Pilgrim and Tim Carroll along the way.
Recently, I have worked with John Osborne Hughes who combines yoga, meditation and philosophy with psychoanalysis and Stanislavski in order to create what I suppose you might call a holistic approach to performance.
What has been your most challenging work?
Playing Jiwdas Isgariot in The National Theatre of Wales' (Theatr Genedlaethol) production of Iesu! by Aled Jones Williams. It is a radical retelling of the life of Jesus, set in a modern day middle eastern, oil-rich metropolis – a city where poverty and the marginalisation of ordinary folk are rife. In this hypothesis, Jesus is a woman. And Judas Iscariot is an business-man who has done rather well out of his investments, but is nevertheless intrigued and enchanted by this brave new philosopher. They form a close bond, but Jiwdas is ultimately bound to betray her to the authorities.
The greatest challenge in this case, was playing a character who becomes so close to somebody – he helps her, he learns from her, he falls in love with her – but ultimately, money, and rejection of love (or self rejection) is more important to him. Upon his signal, she is captured, tortured, raped and then executed. He doesn't just allow this to happen; he helps to orchestrate it.
It was my job, as an actor, to find out what kind of person could actually do this. What kind of childhood trauma, emotional landscape and subsequent thinking patterns actually cause somebody to behave like this? He clearly wants to be powerful; he wants to be admired; wants to be respected but also, he wants to be rescued; to be loved and then to be rejected. The thinking of Jiwdas becomes quite neurotic and dangerous.
Our director, Cefin Roberts, a master story-teller, challenged me to explore all of these psychological and emotional places; he kept raising the stakes so that the words and actions of the characters took on huge importance and had devastating consequences. The play was exhausting, but rousing and cathartic at the same time.
How was working in America?
I played Alexander Valmont in a modern adaptation of Dangerous Liaisons at The Bailiwick Rep in Chicago: It was wonderful; people in Chicago expect to see good theatre and American audiences are much more vocal than in the UK; you feel a strong connection with them when you're on stage, which is lovely, because Valmont is a character you can easily play around with, letting the audience in on your schemes and deceptions – they love the audacity and laugh at the games but very vocally disapprove of the immorality and you feel them retreat when you falter because you deserved everything you get!
How does improvisation help your acting?
It doesn't help the acting – it is the acting. I've been working with Mark Phoenix for many years now – firstly with Fluxx and now with Third Person Theatre Company. His philosophy is that all acting is or should be improvisation – even when there is a script. This is about existing and reacting in the present moment. All actors know that this is true to a degree, but working with impro companies has given me the opportunity to practise it regularly.
Having worked with Mark for so long, it makes me appreciate the benefit of having a mentor. An acting teacher who knows your strengths, your habits, your weaknesses and defaults. He knows when I'm being lazy; he knows when I've reached beyond my comfort zone and he knows where my next area of development lies.
What is the meaning of 'ap' in Gareth ap Watkins?
Traditionally, Welsh names were patronymics and people took their surname from their father's christian name, using 'ap' or 'ab' (meaning 'son of'). I do have an ancestor whose christian name was Watcyn, but I'm technically breaking the rules by using 'ap' because Watkins is not my father's name. I like it though, because it's a synthesis of a modern system and a traditional Welsh system.


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The non-profit group Science Debate submitted fourteen science-related questions to the Obama and Romney campaigns. The organization would prefer that the candidates hold a debate on science, but we all know that will never happen, so written responses to questions is about the best we'll get for now.
You can read the questions and answers on the Scientific American web site.
One of the questions was about space exploration:
12. Space. The United States is currently in a major discussion over our national goals in space. What should America's space exploration and utilization goals be in the 21st century and what steps should the government take to help achieve them?
You can click the above link to read the responses. We can safely assume that neither candidate actually wrote them. Presidential campaigns receive hundreds of these litmus-test questionnaires. The ones chosen for response are assigned to some staffer who probably runs it past a campaign issues director. For the most important questionnaires, the candidate might give them a quick review. But it's not unusual for a position paper to be issued that stakes a position the candidate knows nothing about.
With the Science Debate responses, as we might expect they're pretty much fluff — lots of inspirational rhetoric with few specifics or discussion of how to pay for it.
But for those who've fantasized that Mitt Romney would resurrect Constellation and give NASA an Apollo redux ... your fantasy is over.
In a section titled Focusing NASA, the Romney campaign replied:
A strong and successful NASA does not require more funding, it needs clearer priorities. I will ensure that NASA has practical and sustainable missions. There will be a balance of pragmatic and top-priority science with inspirational and groundbreaking exploration programs. (emphasis added)
One observer pointed to the Obama campaign's reply to the first question as a sign that NASA might get more funding in a second Obama administration:
I am committed to doubling funding for key research agencies to support scientists and entrepreneurs, so that we can preserve America's place as the world leader in innovation, and strengthen U.S. leadership in the 21st century's high-tech knowledge-based economy.
But in Obama's August 29 appearance on Reddit.com, the President indicated that the solution isn't more dollars, it's smarter spending:
The key is to make sure that we invest in cutting edge research that can take us to the next level — so even as we continue work with the international space station, we are focused on a potential mission to a asteroid as a prelude to a manned Mars flight.
I took that as an oblique reference to the $3 billion Congress is forcing NASA to spend per year on the Space Launch System, which has no missions or destinations.
Imagine what just $1 billion could do to accelerate development of plasma propulsion engine technology being developed by Ad Astra. But Congress is forcing NASA to use 1970s Space Shuttle technology as propulsion for the SLS.
For those space advocates looking for a presidential candidate to make a Kennedyesque speech proposing that hundreds of billions be spent on a human deep-space mission ... It's not going to happen. And neither candidate sees an upside to making space a significant issue in this election.


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Adnan, Mohd, Morton, Glyn, Singh, Jaipaul and Hadi, Ss (2010) Contribution of rpoS and bolA genes in biofilm formation in Escherichia coli K-12 MG1655. Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, 342 (1-2). pp. 207-213. ISSN 0300-8177
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Flexibility of gene expression in bacteria permits its survival in varied environments. The genetic adaptation of bacteria through systematized gene expression is not only important, but also clinically relevant in their ability to grow biofilms in stress environments. Stress responses enable their survival under more severe conditions, enhanced resistance and/or virulence. In Escherichia coli (E. coli), two of the possible important genes for biofilm growth are rpoS and bolA gene. RpoS is also called as a master regulator of general stress response. Even though many studies have revealed the importance of rpoS in planktonic cells, little is known about the functions of rpoS in biofilms. In contrast, bolA which is a morphogene in E. coli is overexpressed under stressed environments resulting in round morphology. The hypothesis is that bolA could be implicated in biofilm development. This study reviewed the literature with the aim of understanding the stress tolerance response of E. coli in relation with rpoS and bolA genes in different environmental conditions including heat shock, cold shock, and stress in response to oxidation, acidic condition and in presence of cadmium. Knowledge of the genetic regulation of biofilm formation may lead to the understanding of the factors that drive the bacteria to switch to the biofilm mode of growth.
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We're hopefully on the cusp of finalizing the cover design for Persia Blues, vol. 1, so I thought it would be fun to share some of the process behind the effort. My publisher, NBM, gave us complete freedom in suggesting cover treatments. That's great in some respects, because we have total creative freedom, but it's also a bit of a daunting situation to be in…because we have total creative freedom. Where to start? What kind of cover would best get across the essence of the book?
I had some initial ideas that I ran past my partner on the project, artist Brent Bowman:
"Show Minoo [our protagonist] in the center of the cover. The image is "cut" somewhat diagonally across her body, with the top part in the modern day Iran and the bottom in the other reality. Since her head and upper torso are in our world, show her wearing modern clothes, and maybe she has her hand up to her ear, holding in her iPod earphones while listening to music. Her other hand/arm at the bottom is holding a sword. If there's room, you can also depict the city and ruins as backgrounds for each reality, or maybe even show Ahriman draped over top of the cover. Feel free to further juxtapose the two different settings with different art styles.
A variation of the above idea: a vertical split between the two realities, showing Minoo in the center, leaning back against herself (like a mirror image). The Minoo on the left is modern, holding an iPod, the Minoo on the right is in her Persian clothes, holding a sword.
I'd also suggest a couple of "ensemble cast" sketches…"
Granted, those maybe aren't the most original ideas, but hey, I'm a writer, not a graphic designer! Luckily, that's why Brent's here. Taking those into consideration, as well as his own ideas, Brent came up with this initial set of roughs that we shared with our editor:
The masthead obviously isn't the final one, it's just a placeholder to give a sense of what the illustration would look like as a full-fledged cover. Personally, I really liked the last one, the wrap-around cover design, but I had a feeling it was a bit too busy for our editor's taste, and I was right. He liked the "split closeup" designs the most (the 2 middle ones), pointing out that with the final trim size of the book being 6 x 9, the more elaborate illustrations just wouldn't have the same impact as a simpler, bolder design. That made sense, so we embarked on a second set of roughs, variations on the theme of the design he liked.
Next: round 2 of designs, and my "tri-head" idea.
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