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A vast, rugged land of jaw-dropping beauty and abundant wildlife, Alaska remains America's last truly unconquered frontier. Up to the challenge? This 15-day adventure will put you in touch with one massive state more than you'd imagined possible, mixing hotel stays with cabins typical of the Alaskan frontier. Along the way, you'll sample amazingly fresh seafood in Anchorage, hike Denali National Park, investigate glaciers, and be blown away by the awesome majesty of your surroundings. Prepare to have your horizons expanded tenfold.
What's Included
All national and state park entrance fees. Hikes and exploration of Kenai Peninsula. Hike to Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield. Views of Portage and Worthington Glaciers. Wrangell-St Elias National Park visit. Kennecott ghost town entrance. McCarthy visit. Cooper River Valley and Tangle Lakes views. Full-day excursion to Eielson Visitor Center in Denali NP. Free time in Homer, Valdez, and Denali NP. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Devour seafood in Anchorage, hike in stellar Denali National Park, hear glaciers groan at Wrangell-St Elias National Park, marvel at the views of the Kenai Peninsula
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
In order to cover the vast distance in North America to be able to visit several different parks and cities along our trip, we will have a couple of long driving days.
All walks and hikes proposed by our CEO will be easy to moderate level. You may choose to participate or not, but exploring our national parks on foot is part of our way of travelling. It's a healthy way to discover North America's beauty and landscape.
Please note that some trips could be a combination of multiple G Adventure tours. You should expect some group members to join or leave the tour between tour segments.
Please note that the legal drinking age in the United States is 21 and in Canada, 19 (with Alberta and Quebec at 18). Many bars and clubs will ask for ID at the door, therefore listening to live music in certain bars or spending a night out in Las Vegas or New Orleans is not possible when you are under the legal age, even if you don't plan on consuming alcohol. Drinking laws in both countries are strictly enforced and our CEOs are unable to help those under age obtain alcohol of any kind.
While this should not stop those under legal drinking age from booking a tour, it is important to note that if a traveller is under-age there are certain optional nighttime activities that they may not legally be able to participate in. When trying to book the right trip, we recommend that travellers under legal drinking age take this into consideration when booking a tour that visits several big cities.
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is accompanied by one of our group leaders, otherwise known as a Chief Experience Officer (CEO). The CEO will be the group manager, leader and driver – this person is experienced in the routes travelled and will organize and lead the meal preparations and has experience in cooking a variety of local and international dishes for large groups.
As the group coordinator and manager, the aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. They will also offer suggestions for things to do and to see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends.
We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 13, avg 10
Meals Included
1 breakfast, 8 lunches
Some meals on this tour are included in the tour price. When a meal is not included, this is because there are often many options available and we believe you should have the opportunity to explore a bit and taste the local cuisine yourself. In these cases, your CEO will be able to suggest some good local restaurants or options for you to choose from.
Air-conditioned private vehicle, national park shuttle bus, ferry, hiking.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Standard hotels (3 nts), cabins (2 nts, en suite facilities), basic hotels/cabins (6 nts, shared facilities), basic hotels (3 nts, triple-share, shared facilities).
My Own Room Exceptions
Nights 7, 8, 9
About Accommodation
Please note hotels in Alaska may be a bit more rustic or dated than hotels at the same accommodation level in the rest the states.
Some properties may also have shared or exterior bathroom facilities.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Upon arrival on Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, which is located 6 miles (10km) from downtown Anchorage, you have a couple of options for transportation: public taxi and a complimentary shuttle service provided by your Joining Hotel in downtown Anchorage. Both are located right outside the main lobby or at the domestic terminal the taxi waiting area can be reached by the underground transportation or lobby or the sidewalk outside.
The drive will take about 15-20 min depending on traffic and the fare to your hotel is approximately $23 (excluding tip).
Complimentary shuttle service
No matter what time you arrive the shuttle is there for you 24 hours 7 days a week. Once you have your luggage proceed to the Ramada courtesy phone located in the baggage claim area. Call the hotel to arrange your pick up from the airport. Apart from tipping the driver at the end you don't have to pay a dime.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time.
Your CEO will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative or our G Adventures Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Local Representative (Canada based)
24hr emergency number
From outside Canada: +1 514-948-4145
From within Canada: +1 514-948-4145
When calling outside of business hours, please press 1 when you get the recording to be transferred to a local operative on call.
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
You will be on the move a lot, so our advice is to pack as lightly as possible.
For days in the outdoors, we recommend the use of lightweight, breathable, moisture-wicking fabrics made of wool or synthetic fibers. Cotton is not recommended for days spent hiking as it does not allow for heat or moisture to enter or escape, and it will not dry easily once wet.
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. Heavy luggage is not recommended for the health of the CEO, who will take a lead in loading the storage trailer. Due to space in the trailer, we will not be able to accommodate more than one piece of main luggage per person. A good size day-pack (20-35L) is also essential to carry your personal gear for the day, as access to luggage between destinations will be limited. This daypack will be used to carry your personal gear for the day, your lunch and a water bottle.
It is important to pack clothes for warm days and cool evenings, as well as a light jacket. A set of smart casual clothes is also advisable.
NOTE: Mountains in Canadian Rockies and Alaska could have unpredictable weather with snow and heavy rain even in Summer time. Spring time could be snowy (until end of June) and fall season could start as soon as mid-August. Make sure you have equipment and clothing for all conditions!
Packing List
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
• Gloves
• Hat
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Snacks (Protein bars, chocolate, dried fruits, candies, energy sweets.)
• Socks (Trekking socks (woollen or synthetic, not cotton).)
• Thermal base layer (Woollen or synthetic, not cotton.)
• Walking poles (Highly recommended.)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry can be done at least once a week while on tour. Some private campgrounds and most cities have laundromats where you can buy soap and wash your laundry in coin-operated machines. Your CEO will advise you along the trip where you will be able to do your laundry.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your own responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. Visa requirements for your trip will vary depending on where you are from and where you are going. We keep the following information up to date as far as possible, but rules do change and sometimes without warning. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
The United States currency is the US Dollar (USD).
Credit cards are accepted almost everywhere in the US and can be used to purchase small and large items. When purchasing products or services with a foreign credit card in the USA, you may be charged additional fees by your credit card company for foreign purchases.
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances but you must remember to bring your PIN number (be aware that many ATM machines only accept 4-digit PINs). Both Cirrus and Plus system cards are the most widely accepted debit cards. Both Visa and Master Cards are the most widely accepted credit cards. While ATMs are commonly available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work check with your bank before you travel. A visit to an ATM can be arranged on Day 1 and other days of the trip.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of US Dollars as cash (preferably smaller bills, 5's, 10's and 20's), traveller's cheques and credit cards is best. Currency exchange is best obtained prior to travel or at the airport, currency exchange is very difficult to find in the USA and most banks do not accommodate.
Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in North America to tip service providers such as waiters, bartenders and taxi drivers, at approximately 15-18%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip any local guides used. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from $2-8 USD per activity depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures Chief Experience Officer did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline $5-10 USD per person, per day can be used as a guide. If your CEO exceeded your expectations, feel free to tip more.
Optional Activities
- Hiking (Free)
Kachemak Bay
- Kachemak Bay Exploration (75-85USD per person)
Kachemak Bay State Park
- Kachemak Bay State Park Guided Hike (160USD per person)
Prince William Sound
- Columbia Glacier Viewing
Portage Glacier
- Portage Glacier Viewing
- Sea Kayaking (75-259USD per person)
- Hiking
- Kennecott Ghost Town Guided Tour (25USD per person)
Root Glacier
- Root Glacier Trail Hike (Free)
Wrangell-Saint Elias National Park and Preserve
- Scenic Flight (110-255USD per person)
- Ice Climbing
Bonanza Mine
- Bonanza Mine Trail Hike (Free)
Denali National Park and Preserve
- Dog Sledding and Kennel Tour (Free)
- Rafting on Nenana River
- Denali Scenic Flight (220-420USD per person)
- Mt Healy Overlook Trail Hike (Free)
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel Insurance: Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! Your feedback information is so important to us that we'll give you 5% off the price of your next G Adventures trip if your feedback is completed on-line within 30 days of finishing your trip. Your tour evaluation will be e-mailed to you 24 hours after the conclusion of your trip. If you do not receive the tour evaluation link in the days after your tour has finished, please drop us a line at firstname.lastname@example.com and we will send it on to you.
Our adventure travel e-newsletter is full of travel news, trip information, interesting stories and contests. To avoid missing out on special offers and updates from G Adventures, subscribe at www.gadventures.com/newsletters/
Stay current on how our company invests in our global community through our foundation – Planeterra. Sign up for Planeterra's monthly news to learn more about how to give back and support the people and places we love to visit.
Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout.
Day 1: Anchorage
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Additional Notes:
Please keep in mind, a lot of what there is to see and do in Alaska is weather-dependent. We give our CEOs the opportunity to adjust the schedule as needed based on weather. For example, something scheduled on the itinerary for Day 2 may be better on Day 4, when the sun is shining. Please be flexible and enjoy the ride.
Hiking note: On this trip there are several options for hikes in each location. Your CEO will adjust the hikes according to weather and fitness level of the group.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Anchorage/Homer (1L)
Travel around the coast of the Kenai Peninsula, where glaciers tumble down from the mountains towards the ocean. Keep an eye out for beluga whales playing out at sea while travelling along the Turnagain Arm, or volcanoes across the Cook Inlet.
Private Vehicle (4.00-5.00 hours, 355km)
Day 3: Homer
While in Homer, keep a look out for some of the local wildlife including bald eagles, sandhill cranes, moose and shorebirds, to name a few.
Day 4: Homer/Seward (1L)
Leave Homer in the morning and arrive at the tip of the Kenai Peninsula where the ice age still lingers. Spend the day exploring this site to discover the fjords, their history, science and remote splendor.
Head out for an amazing hike to the Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield. Considered one of the greatest hikes on the Kenai Peninsula, experience glaciers and the forces that shaped the landscape up close, while exploring only a tiny portion of the nearly 1 million acres that make up Kenai Fjords National Park.
Included Activities:
Kenai Peninsula and Fjords Exploration
Hike to Exit Glacier and Harding Icefield
Private Vehicle (3.00-4.00 hours, 270km)
Day 5: Seward/Valdez (1L)
Hop an Alaska Marine Highway ferry through the Inside Passage, across the Gulf of Alaska and into Prince William Sound. If weather permits, catch a glimpse of the Columbia Glacier.
The Columbia Glacier is receding, leaving huge blocks of ice and an impassible moraine. It is always changing and each day the bay is filled with floating ice.
The crashing glaciers and towering Chugach Mountains rising from the sea make Valdez absolutely picturesque.
Private Vehicle (1.75-2.00 hours)
Ferry (6.00-6.50 hours)
Day 6: Valdez
Valdez is a quintessential Alaskan coastal town surrounded by impressive mountains, and a great place to explore. Opt to hike Thompson's pass, kayak beside one of the world's largest tidal glaciers or catch a glimpse of salmon spawning (in season). The crashing glaciers and towering Chugach Mountains rising from the sea make Valdez absolutely picturesque.
Day 7: Valdez/McCarthy (1B, 1L)
Travel into Wrangell-St Elias National Park, staying in the small historic town of McCarthy. Surrounded by more mountains and glaciers than anywhere else in Alaska, every direction has a spectacular view. The McCarthy road is an experience in itself. Once a railroad heading towards vast mining fortunes, the gravel road that remains couples incredible views with a rugged driving surface that truly encompasses the wild feeling of Alaska.
Included Activities:
Worthington Glacier Visit
Travel time includes stops along the way.
Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 233km)
Day 8: Days 8-9 McCarthy
This national park is the largest in the US, roughly 25% larger than Switzerland, and is the convergence of three mountain ranges.
Included Activities:
Explore Wrangell-St Elias
Day 9: Day 10 McCarthy/Tangle Lakes (1L)
Drive through Copper River Valley en route to Tangle Lakes, checking out the fishwheels (used for salmon) along the way.
Private Vehicle (8.00 hour(s), 290km)
Day 10: Day 11 Tangle Lakes/Denali National Park and Preserve (1L)
Enjoy a scenic drive along the Denali Highway, stopping for photos along the way. In the afternoon, reach Denali National Park, known for its diversity of wildlife and the highest mountain in North America, Denali, formerly called Mt McKinley. Bask in the awesomeness of this vast wilderness.
Private Vehicle (6.00 hour(s), 257km)
Day 11: Days 12-13 Denali National Park and Preserve
Enjoy plenty of time to explore and hike Denali NP. Whether it's the summer when the animals are raising their young, or winter when they're preparing for the cold and hibernation, you'll get to see it all.
Discover the dynamic glaciated landscape providing large rivers, countless lakes and ponds, and unique landforms which form the foundation of the ecosystems that thrive in Denali with some hikes in the area. Enjoy picnic lunches and revel in the awesomeness of the park.
For those that do not want to hike, options include rafting on the Nenana River, a visit to the dog-sled kennels run by the park rangers or opt to take a scenic flight over Denali.
Included Activities:
Denali National Park Visit
Day 12: Day 13 Denali National Park and Preserve
Enjoy more free time to explore Denali National Park.
Included Activities:
Denali National Park Visit
Day 13: Day 14 Denali National Park and Preserve/Anchorage (1L)
Opt to enjoy a final dinner with the group and reminisce about the epic journey into the wild.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Private Vehicle (4.00-5.00 hours, 370km)
Day 14: Day 15 Anchorage
Depart at any time.


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"..Give, give in any way you can, of whatever you possess. To give is to love. To withhold is to wither. Care less for your harvest than for how it is shared and your life will have meaning and your heart will have peace."
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One of my favorite bookshops in Perth is the 'Inspiration Factory' in Subiaco. I hardly ever leave the place without a purchase. Just last Saturday, Ming, the girls and I were spending the afternoon in Subi - Ming had decided to give Badminton a miss and just hang out with us. We've all been so busy with our own stuff ever since we came back from our holiday, so I guess it seemed appropriate for us all to put everything aside and just spend some time together, just the four of us. We grabbed some lunch at Nippon, got lured into a couple of stores displaying their "Up to 70% off everything" sales banners before we settled down for some drinks at Dome. We talked about so many things - how Ming can spend more time with me before I looked for his replacement in the form of a Gorgeous, Romantic Korean man (wink, wink), we teased Chloe relentlessly about her new boyfriend 'A', we laughed, we cried (from laughing so much) and we ironed out a few 'issues' that have been bothering us.
Then, we made our way to the 'Inspiration Factory'. Being there was like taking a breath of fresh air. I came across a book I hadn't seen before, 'Blossom - Affirmations for Personal Growth' by Janine Brown. After flipping a couple of pages of the book, I knew I couldn't let it go. I just loved it so much - there were so many quotes that were my own believes, and some that I wanted to believe in and embrace. The virtue of Generosity, the act of giving and sharing is a reward in itself because it brings so much joy to it's recipients. I came across a post on 'Green Tea Sweets' - Cookies that looked like jeweled-encrusted pieces of Jade in Foodbeam last week and couldn't help reading on. The recipe for these beautiful cookies won Kelli Bernard of Amai Tea and Bake House the Finalist Award for Best Bakery Recipe in Pastryscoop.com's 2007 Golden Scoop Awards, and Kelli was generous enough to share her recipe with the whole world via her blog Lovescool.
These Matcha cookies have been the delight of so many Food Bloggers all over the globe since the release of it's recipe last year that I couldn't resist giving it a go myself, especially too, after my success with the Matcha Macarons last year. Besides reducing my oven temperature to 160 degrees celsius (fan-forced) and using salted butter, I followed Kelli's recipe closely. Oh, and I decided to use a Love Heart cookie cutter instead of a leaf-shaped one. After all, giving , sharing and love are inter-connected! The result was a distinctively Aromatic and buttery cookie with a delicate crumb.The slight bitterness of the matcha was complimented by the pretty sugar coating.
Matcha Love Hearts (Green Tea Sweets)
Yield : Approx 25 2' Love Heart Cookies
3/4 cup/ 2.25 oz/ 64 g Icing sugar
5 oz/142 g Salted butter, cut into cubes
1 3/4 cup/ 8.5 oz/ 241 g All-purpose flour
3 Large egg yolks
1.5 TBS Matcha (powdered green tea)
1 cup Granulated sugar (for coating)
* Preheat the oven to 180C/ 350F( 160C fan-forced). Line a cookie sheet with baking paper.
* Whisk the icing sugar and green tea together in a bowl.
* Add the butter and green tea/sugar mixture to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until combined and smooth.
* Add the flour and mix until well combined.
* Add the egg yolks and mix just until the eggs are fully incorporated and a mass forms.
* Form the dough into a disk and chill in the freezer for 10 minutes
* Roll the dough out to ½" thickness.
* Cut the dough with a Love Heart cookie cutter.
* Toss each cut cookie in a bowl of granulated sugar to coat.
* Place the sugar-coated cookie on the lined cookie sheet and bake at 180C/ 350F( 160C fan-forced) for 12-15 minutes, or until slightly golden around the edges.
Kelli Bernard and the team at Amai Tea and Bake House recommend that these cookies be served with light and sweet white teas or an aromatic Oolong.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Matcha Love Hearts
"..Give, give in any way you can, of whatever you possess. To give is to love. To withhold is to wither. Care less for your harvest than for how it is shared and your life will have meaning and your heart will have peace."
25 comments:
- Mandy said...
isn't the cookies really something? I love it but haven't make it for sometime now. Wish I could just snatch one from your tray.
- June 18, 2008 at 3:24 AM
- eatme_delicious said...
I love matcha baked goods! These hearts are so cute and I they look great covered in sugar.
- June 18, 2008 at 3:44 AM
- Patricia Scarpin said...
These make me want to run home and bake, Carol - so beautiful! I'm curious about green tea.
- June 18, 2008 at 11:27 PM
- Anonymous said...
so glad you posted...I came across your blog some weeks ago and love your recipes and photography...even after only a couple weeks, I am addicted!:)
- June 19, 2008 at 6:07 PM
- Dhanggit said...
oh carol i miss your sweet goodies!! i just love to munch these with a cup of hot coffee :-)
- June 20, 2008 at 6:45 PM
- WokandSpoon said...
These look good!! I have some matcha sitting in my cupboard - I'll have to try your recipe sometime!
- June 21, 2008 at 9:08 PM
- MyF said...
Never tasted these before, but for sure they look so lovely from your pictures!
- June 22, 2008 at 10:16 AM
- Jenny said...
I've tried making those same cookies last month, and the smell all across the house was so divine! Yum! See u in Perth next time around ;-)
- June 22, 2008 at 7:19 PM
- Big Boys Oven said...
you never amaze me of your recipe choice, so well planned and so well excuted. I love those gorgeous captured pictures! well done to you and your family!
- June 22, 2008 at 9:26 PM
- Miri said...
Delicious looking cookies you've made, Carol! Matcha has been intriguing me since the first time I've seen it being used in baking, hope to buy some and try it soon enough. Wonderful photos as always!
- June 22, 2008 at 11:20 PM
- Angie said...
Those cookies look delish! Thanks for commenting on my blog about Just Espresso's espresso in regards to the Belgian choc and stuff.
Have you ever been to Lincoln 182 (i think the number is...)? It's on Lincoln Street in Mt Lawley. I went there for breakfast earlier this year and noticed on the front door of the cafe they have a few articles from some magazine about their belgian chocolate drinks and dessert.
- June 23, 2008 at 5:28 PM
- The Cooking Ninja said...
wow these cookies are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us. Now I got to go out and get some cookie cutter to make this. :)
- June 23, 2008 at 11:55 PM
- Ming the Merciless said...
Glad you got some quality time with the family.
Your photography, as always, is superb and sublime.
- June 24, 2008 at 2:42 AM
- Dee said...
oh carol (can't believe I just wrote that), the cookies sound delicious, and look even better! your photographs are always so stunning - the lighting, the styling :)
- June 24, 2008 at 9:07 PM
- breadpitt said...
ya, i miss this kind of post from u awww........the cookies are lovely..........the setup were well presented.......
- June 26, 2008 at 11:45 PM
- Rafe Totengco said...
have you ever tried matcha macarons? to die for! these cookies look delish!!!
- July 10, 2008 at 2:23 AM
- Sylvia said...
Love matcha, and those cookies looks delicious. The teapot ,is an Iwachu? I had one that I love
- July 10, 2008 at 10:02 AM
- Feli said...
Hi Carol,
I happen to stumble upon your blog while searching for Matcha Green Tea in WA.
I was wondering if you could tell me where did you get the Matcha Green Tea powder from?
I have been desperately looking for some for the past few months.
Thanks for your help. :*)
- July 10, 2008 at 11:01 AM
- Ti said...
Hi Carol, where do you buy the green tea powder? can you please tell me, thanks
- July 14, 2008 at 2:33 PM
- Haley said...
We'd like to invite you to participate in our July berry recipe contest. All competitors will be placed on our blogroll, and the winner will receive a fun prize! Please email me, firstname.lastname@example.com, if you're interested. Feel free to check out our blog for more details: http://blog.keyingredient.com/2008/06/06/key-ingredient-cooks-kitchen-recipe-contest/
- July 24, 2008 at 2:48 AM
- Y said...
I'm quite the fan of these cookies too. I've made them several times already.
- August 1, 2008 at 9:06 AM
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- April 14, 2009 at 8:30 AM
- Anonymous said...
This is my first visit here, but I will be back soon, because I really like the way you are writing, it is so simple and honest
- July 7, 2010 at 5:19 PM
- Go Go Elite Scooter said...
Love your matcha love heart cookies..
BTW.. do you take picture of the food yourself? Or do you download them from the net?
They're really great!
- October 14, 2010 at 3:22 PM
- Success Is said...
I haven't tasted these before, but for sure they look so tempting from your pictures!
- December 11, 2010 at 4:59 AM


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A day in the life of an Inpatient Services Nurse
The history of FMCNA
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The Inpatient Services RN functions as part of the Inpatient Services health care team to ensure provision of quality patient care in accordance with FMS policies, procedures, and training. Supports FMCNA's commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assurance Initiative (QAI) Activities, including those related to patient satisfaction, through the delivery of care in a specialized care environment. Areas of practice are diverse, including, but not limited to, the fields of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, continuous renal replacement therapies, and apheresis. Actively participates in process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that patients will achieve the FMCNA Quality Enhancement Goals.
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The registered professional nurse (UltraCare Inpatient RN 1) is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of clinically competent care for an assigned group of patients that includes assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation. As a part of the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) health care team, the UltraCare Inpatient RN 1 participates in decision-making, teaching, leadership functions, and quality improvement activities that enhance patient care outcomes and facility operations. The UltraCare Inpatient RN 1 relies on the experience, judgment and support of others while developing knowledge in CKD nursing practice. The UltraCare Inpatient RN 1 performs all essential functions under the direction of the Clinical Manager and with the guidance from the Educator, Preceptor or an UltraCare Inpatient RN 2, 3, 4 or 5.
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Documents interventions and any modifications of the identified plan of care in a clear, concise and timely manner
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Employees are required to take the Ishihara's Color Blindness test as a condition of employment. Note that: Failing the Ishihara Test for Color Blindness does not preclude employment. The Company will consider whether reasonable accommodations can be made.
Day to day work includes desk work, computer work and interaction with patients, facility/hospital staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community and travel to regional meetings may be required. Position requires on-call rotation. (Night, Weekend or as defined by individual program needs).The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. There is potential exposure to potentially infectious material and contagious diseases/material. Position provides direct patient care which regularly involves heavy lifting, moving of patients, and assisting with ambulation(equipment aids and coworkers may provide assistance). It requires prolonged periods of standing, the ability to bend (provisions to reduce bending, i.e. stool can be made available), to move machines and equipment > 200 lbs., and may lift chemical and water solutions of up to 30 lbs up as high as 5 feet. There is a two-person assist program and "material assist" devices for the heavier items.
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- Current appropriate state licensure.
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- Must meet the practice requirements in the state in which he or she is employed.
- Certification in Nephrology Nursing, Apheresis Nursing or both is highly encouraged
- One year RN experience required and required nursing skills.
- Minimum 6 months nephrology experience required before working independently with no other Dialysis RNs.
- 6 months dialysis preferred if working alongside another Dialysis RN.
- 6 months dialysis experience required to be on-call.
- Demonstrated strong assessment skills related to the critically ill patient.
- Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking skills independently as identified by International Profile.
- ICU experience preferred but not required.
- Successful completion of a training course in the theory and practice of care of the ESRD patient. Basic Dialysis Education program
- BLS CPR recognition.
- Satisfactorily completes the Inpatient Renal Replacement and Apheresis Education program as described by their position.
- Demonstrates ability to complete self directed learning, ability to delegate patient care appropriately, ability to communicate with MD's, RN's, and Hospital Personnel and ability to intervene and treat complications and emergencies independently.
- Demonstrates organizational and time management skills, and a competency toward completing continuing and ongoing renal/nephrology education.
- Displays leadership skills and ability to direct others.
- Successful completion of all required competency testing and skills validation
- Familiarity with all emergency operational procedures.
- Successful completion of Nurses Technical Training.
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Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Venison Patties are made from 95% human-grade, USDA Inspected RAW meats and bones, and 5% organic fruits and vegetables.
Stella & Chewy's Freeze-Dried Venison Patties are made from 95% human-grade, USDA Inspected RAW meats and bones, and 5% organic fruits and vegetables.
The Venison Patties are a complete diet and provide all the convenience of a conventional dry food without compromising the nutritional value, bio-availability, and proven health benefits of real raw meat. Serve as is or rehydrate by adding water. Great for travel, training rewards, and treats. Appropriate for all life stages feeding.
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A stage with a black background and puppeteers dressed in black accent the real stars of the upcoming New Bern Civic Theatre production �Frankenstein� � puppets.
A stage with a black background and puppeteers dressed in black accent the real stars of the upcoming New Bern Civic Theatre production �Frankenstein� � puppets.
Under the direction of Jay Tyson, who worked with Jim Henson�s Muppets, the show is another groundbreaker for the city�s oldest community theater group.
The show was written by Tyson and Keith Boyd, another versatile local talent, whose credits include writing, directing and performing in local shows.
The shows are scheduled for 8 p.m. performances Sept. 28, 29 and Oct. 5 and 6. There are two Sunday matinees, at 2 p.m. Sept. 30 and Oct. 7.
Admission is $14 in advance and $16 at the door for general admission. Students and active duty military are admitted for $10.
The puppeteer cast includes Tyson - Old Victor;Cliff Nielsen - Captain Walton;Jacob Fisher - Young Victor;Nancy Hitchcock - Waitress/Prosecutor;Ben Fisher - Fegore/Cabin Boy;Noah Auten - Henry;Jordan Daughtey - Elizabeth;Aaron Sowers - Alphose;Don Elmore - The Creature;Jane Maulucci - Justine;Paige Ackiss - Detective Shelly/Ship Doctor; andMargaret Fowler - Judge/Policeman.
Along with Tyson and Boyd, the production staff includes sets and effect construction by Frank Eason, Geoff Boccia, Tyson and Boyd; Hanna Marshbanks as set consultant; costumes by Mary Anne Murphy, Margaret Fowler, Jay Tyson, Deanie Singleton, and Allison Johnson.
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Actor Name: Srikanth
Actor Full Name: Kantham
Date of birth: February 28, 1979
Earlier Jobs: Was in Modelling
Debut: Tamil, Rojakuttam and Telugu, Okkarikku Okkaru
Father: Krishnamachari
Mother: Jayanthi
Brother: Sudhir (software engineer USA)
Education: School: SBOA Annanagar, College:Hindustan college of science (B.Sc comp science)
First Film: Kothalam in Tamil, okkariki okkaru in Telugu
Fan of: Rajionikanth, Kamalahasan, Vikram andVijaykanth
Pet: A dognamed Tweety
Best Friend: Kavi Siddarth
Childhood Dream: To be a Cricket player
Favourit God: Tirupathi Venkatachalapathy
Favourit Book: 7th Secret by Irwing Wallace
Favourit Films: Nayagan,Lagaan
Favourit Bollywood: Aamir Khan, Madhuri Dixit, Sridevi, Aishwarya Rai
Favourit Hollywood: Al Pacino, Julia Roberts
Favourit Drink: Tender Coconut
Favourit Color: Black and White
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Favourit Song: Oh Butterfly
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Exceptional Students' Recital – Summit Music Festival at Manhattanville College
Purchase, New York
August 1st, 2015
Bruch: Kol Nidre
Jasmine Lee, Cello
Yoni Levyatov, Piano
Scriabin: Fantasy in B Minor, Op. 28
Jonas Aumiller, Piano
Tchaikovsky: Pezzo Capriccioso
Esther Holliday, Cello
Yoni Levyatov, Piano
Bizet/Waxman: Carmen Fantasy
Samuel Nebyu, Violin
Yoni Levyatov, Piano
Liszt: Sonetto di Petrarca No. 104
Chopin: Etude in C-Sharp Minor, Op. 10, No. 4
Michael Davidman, Piano
Sarasate: Introduction and Tarantella
Sarasate: Basque Capriccio
Robert Lakatos, Violin
Yoni Levyatov, Piano
J. Strauss: Fledermaus Overture For Piano Four Hands
Jonas Aumiller, Piano
Michael Davidman, Piano
Exceptional Students' Recital wasn't the official name of this program. I used it to point out how remarkable these young players are. Because the three-week long Summit Music Festival, in Westchester County, founded 25 years ago by pianist Efrem Briskin and cellist David Krieger, now has 180 students who come from all over America, and other countries, to have lessons, attend master classes, and participate in student recitals. They also hear concerts by the artist faculty, and distinguished guest artists. And the best of these students are, indeed, exceptional.
The first performer was cellist Jasmine Lee, a native of China who currently lives in Los Angeles and studies with Lynn Harrell. She played Bruch's Kol Nidre with a deep, rich tone, spot-on intonation, and her performance had the gravitas of an adult's. She will have her tenth birthday next week.
Jonas Aumiller is a 16 year old pianist from Munich who won First Prize at the Schumann Competition in Zwickau, Germany, the composer's birthplace. He studies with Massimiliano Mainolfi. His remarkably mature performance of the dark and turbulent Scriabin Fantasy sizzled with tension, but also had moments of sweetness.
Cellist Esther Holliday is 21, studies with Wendy Warner and comes from Hinesville, Georgia. Her playing of the Tchaikovsky Pezzo Capriccioso was strong and elegant, yet with some whimsy in the slow section, and had terrific clarity in the fast section.
Samuel Nebyu, a 21 year old violinist, studies with Eduard Schmieder at Temple University and has won First Prize at a major competition in Canada. In his hands the Carmen Fantasy was sensuous and spirited, with impressive harmonics, double stops, and a thrilling accelerando to the end. The ensemble of Mr. Nebyu with the excellent pianist, Yoni Levyatov, was impressive.
An 18 year old New Yorker, pianist Michael Davidman is a student of Efrem Briskin. He is a natural Liszt player, with elegance and individuality. His Chopin Etude was extremely fast and, while some people think it could be very effective a little slower, it was great fun to hear him play it his way.
Violinist Robert Lakatos is 23, and comes from Novi Sad, Serbia. He has studied with Rudolf Koelman, Aaron Rosand, and his own father. Last month he won First Prize at the Sarasate Competition in Spain. His playing of the Introduction to the Sarasate Tarantella was warm, with beautiful shadings, and the Tarantella was exciting, with impressive intonation. He has certainly mastered the idiom of this music. Kyoung Im Kim was the excellent pianist. The Basque Capriccio was lively, spirited, and featured some remarkable effects, such as a legato melody and, simultaneously, other notes being plucked.
The program ended with a four-hand version of Strauss' Fledermaus Overture, played by Messrs. Davidman and Aumiller. They conveyed its wonderful Viennese charm, with its sentimental melodies and high spirits, and, at the end, they took the audience for a wild ride!
More attention should be paid to this Festival, and its remarkable performers.
Donald Isler
Exceptional Students' Recital - Summit Music Festival
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6 Ways To Study The Bible + 5 Ways To Pray With The Bible
Marcel over at Aggie Catholic posts some very useful tips for Catholics:
A common question many ask is – "What are some ways I can study or pray with Sacred Scripture." Therefore, I decided to introduce you to a range of different ways to read, study, and pray with the Bible. I hope you find it helpful.
These methods are not the only ways to study and pray with Scripture, but merely some of the most popular ways._________________________________________________________________1 – Read and pray with the Lectionary.
Many Catholics, including my family, like to read the Scriptures they will hear in the Liturgy of The Word before and/or after they attend Mass.
Some subscribe to periodicals that make it easier for them to have the readings and may also include mediations on the readings. These include, The Magnificat, The Word Among Us, and Living Faith.2 – Big Picture Study
There are some very nice resources that will help you get the "big picture" of the story of salvation. One of the best resources, though it is very expensive, is The Great Adventure series by Jeff Cavins. We do have this series here at St. Mary's, but do not keep it in the library, due to the expense of having to replace it if it isn't returned. Other resources include some nice courses from St. Paul's Center for Biblical Theology.3 – In-Depth Study With Commentaries
There are many good commentaries that can help you study one book of The Bible at a time. Maybe you have an interest in the Psalms, Revelation, or Romans. While this can be a more expensive way to study the Bible, but you can find most of my recommendations below in St. Mary's Library. With this kind of study you can get in-depth study into language, cross-references, culture, etc. Some of my favorite series of in-depth studies include the Navarre Bible, The Ignatius Catholic Study Bible (only New Testament has been released so far), and the Sacra Pagina series.4 – Thematic Study
Thematic studies will focus on a certain theme (e.g. Men's Bible study, social justice Bible study, Bible study on patience, Marian Bible study) and bring together the different passages that focus on that issue. Many Catholic publishers have various kinds of thematic studies. We have a wide-variety in our library.5 – Cover-to-Cover Study
I don't necessarily recommend this method of reading The Bible, especially for those that aren't very familiar with Sacred Scriptures. This is because many people get bogged down in some of the Old Testament books that have difficult passages or less interesting parts. There are a number of resources that can give you a 1, 2, or 3 year plan to read the entire Bible. One good one is from the Coming Home Network which give Catechism passages as well.6 – Use The Four Senses and Three Criteria for Interpretation Given By The Church
These can be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
The four senses are:
- Literal sense – is to understand what the human author intended to teach and what his audience understood. Does NOT mean "word-for-word" interpretation. We consider – language / culture / type of literature / human authors understanding of world, relationships, etc.Three layers to the Spiritual sense:
- Allegorical sense -Some call this Typology. The New Testament is the fulfillment of the Old Testament, which looks toward the New and should be read in light of it.
- Moral sense – Personal – we have to apply the text to our lives. Thus, what does this passage mean for my life? How should I live in light of this truth?
- Anagogical sense – Also personal, but a more spiritual sense, not active – but contemplative. Points us to heaven.
The Three Criteria for Interpretation are (CCC 111-114):
- Be especially attentive "to the content and unity of the whole Scripture."
- Read the Scripture within "the living Tradition of the whole Church."
- Be attentive to the analogy of faith. – See with eyes of faith______________________________________________________________
1 – The Liturgy Of The Hours
Also known as "The Divine Office" the liturgy of the hours is the official public prayer of the Catholic Church, along with Mass. All clergy and religious take a vow to pray it daily. The Liturgy of the Hours has many different prayers within it, but the majority are taken from Scripture (e.g., the Psalms) and others are based on the Bible. If you want to try it, I recommend the free app –iBreviary.2 – Lectio Divina
Lectio Divina means "Divine (or holy) reading". There are several different methodologies to Lectio Divina, but the basics include reading the Scripture passage slowly several times, quiet meditation, response in prayer, and quiet reflection and rest in God's presence. More can be found here.3 – Imagination / Understanding / Love
First, use your imagination to place yourself in the scene described in the passage you are reading. Then try to understand how this passage applies to you. Then move your heart to love God more.4 – Pray / Read / Reflect / Resolve
Following this simple formula we start to try and conform our lives to Sacred Scripture. We start with a prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to inspire us. Next, there should be slow reading of the passage. We then spend a good time reflecting on the passage and finally we make a resolution to draw closer to God in whatever way we are drawn to.5 – Praying / Singing The Psalms
The Psalms were once memorized by the Israelites as a devotion to Yahweh. We also can pray the Psalms by singing them or praying with them through recitation and meditation on them.


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BJP welcomes Afzal Guru's execution
New Delhi: BJP today welcomed the execution of Parliament attack convict Mohammed Afzal Guru, saying it was a "much awaited and much wanted decision".
"This action is delayed. But undoubtedly it is a welcome action. …it was a much awaited decision, much wanted decision so that the world could see that India is committed against terror, the fight against terror," BJP spokesman Rajiv Pratap Rudy told reporters here.
He said the BJP has always been pressing for strong and prompt action against perpetrators of terror.
"Any action against terror like the hanging of Afzal Guru should be immediate. It cannot be delayed. If the highest court of the land upheld the conviction of Afzal Guru in 2007, thereafter there was no reason that any mercy petition should have been delayed for so long," he said.
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"Though delayed, we still feel that the hanging of Afzal Guru was a right action. It has been done and the people of this country have been wanting and waiting for it for a long time," he said.
Days after his mercy petition was rejected by the President, Guru was hanged at 8 AM at Tihar jail here.
Guru was convicted of conspiracy in the December 2001 attack on Parliament and was sentenced to death by the Supreme Court in 2004.
On December 13, 2001, five heavily-armed gunmen stormed the Parliament complex and opened indiscriminate fire, killing nine persons.