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I am the queen of obscure commands. I have a terrible memory, and make odd associations… and thus bizarre commands are born. Mix that with being exposed to five of six different languages before middle school, and my poor dogs don't stand a chance. Elsie told me once that the actual words don't matter to the dog, just that the words are consistent with an action.
On Sunday, we did a little Farm Trial prep. Just to shake the dust off of old skills. We took the adult part of the flock (less than 1/2, but still 15 or so sheep) down from the round pen with their buddies to a free standing sorting box.
The first problem was removing the sheep from a convex surface, with livestock guardian dogs on one side and forest on the other. That required a little handler help to move them away from the LGD's and off to a place where she could get around and get a lift going. As we headed down the field she did a decent job of pacing, more importantly she took her Downs. I flanked her out a few times and she got the drift that her job was to cover. At that point they couldn't get away, she flipped the cover-monster switch.
Upon approaching the sorting box, I had a little laugh as it is tucked in such a way that the gate opens into the pasture and the rest is hidden in the treeline. A while back Cheryl and I had a great discussion about trees in farm and ranch trials. Anyhow, the first time i flipped Molly out to put the sheep in the sorting box i over flanked. I was really late. It was an interesting little blessing though as she's not done a lot of work in the trees and it does require her to stop and let the sheep move a bit. Instead of micromanaging her, tried to follow the 'less is more' line. She knows to fetch to me, she sees the pen, she knows the job. My job was only to stop her from over-doing it. I sent her wideish out into the trees and she did a nice job of making sure she had everyone, but i was standing too close to the mouth and they sheep squished back into the trees again. drat. At this point i'd love to say i was smart enough to send her the other direction, but i was watching the sheep and completely lost track of my dog. She went out wide the other direction and then brought them back around again. I was ready this time, standing further off the mouth and stopped her way earlier. It's not like the sheep were going to get the chance to go anywhere. She did a nice job of flanking out wide and making sure all the little sheepy eyeballs were focused on going into that pen – and away from that dog. LOL
When penned in a small space, the smart handler does not put their dog in with Scottish Blackface sheep unless there is an obvious exit. Mostly because trying to force them to do anything is a pointless endeavor, but also because they will fight back if they feel over-pressured. None of that squirrely sheep BS either. They are big, with a large set of conical horns and heads that are built for ramming things. Like dogs. I decided that it would be easier to use Molly to apply pressure through the fence and tied her up to one of the nearest trees. Her pressure made my sorting box smaller and easier to manage. This was a great opportunity for me to use hand sorting skills that are terribly rusty.
After all of this we held our smaller group of sheep out on the little plateau while Erin put her group and her young dog in the smaller two acre field. I fussed around a little doing some of the things the set out dogs do at the Border Collie trials. All the sudden, i saw the little creepy bitch that Molly sometimes becomes almost at random. It's a bit Superman and Clark Kent, but i don't always notice when she throws the cape on. But there she was in all her creepy glory; ears up, head a little low taking a one count in between each front pawstep. Not a superstylish BC, she doesn't skitter off to one side or the other. Just a solid, powerful, high pressure walk up.
"Are you creepin, Molly?"
(the sheep are starting to unsettle so i bodyblocked her a little and she pawstepped around me, tipping the noses away from the field for them to bolt into and pointing toward the fence)
"lie down"
"Molly, Creep, shh" Shhing has always been how i indicated to her to do what came natural. Usually it is to cover or to speed up, but she was SO tuned in.
This went on for about 2 or 3 minutes and then i totally lost her and the sheep to the big field. I didn't shut it down while i was ahead, but the whole exercise just cracked me up. She's normally so upright that if we can put that on a cue it will be an awesome tool. I just need to keep shaping it when she presents that behavior.
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It does not solve the fundamental problem of people's perception towards sanitation and is costly.
The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) is contemplating paying people a rupee every time they visit the public toilet. The objective of this scheme is to incentivise people to use public toilets. This monetary incentive is not only misdirected but would also lead to a waste of financial resources.
Sanitation is a type of the Mahatma Grade Problem, and is caused by a simultaneous combination of individual, social, market and government failures. Interesting work has been done by the RICE Institute which shows that the sanitation issue is related to behavioural pattern within the country. To quote a recent study done by the RICE Institute,
"The beliefs, values, and norms about purity and pollution of private spaces and of bodies contribute to the ubiquity and social acceptability of open defecation, and that renegotiation of caste and untouchability retard and complicate the adoption of inexpensive latrine technologies that improve health in other developing regions."
The problem with the scheme
There are two levels at which the AMC's initiative goes wrong:
Firstly, it does not solve the larger problem i.e the people's perception of sanitation. Providing monetary incentives does not change the general view regarding sanitation. Improving the level of sanitation and cleanliness within the country would require a change in social outlook towards this issue. A much more effective way would be to attach dishonour or disgrace to any act which generates filth or leaves the surroundings unhygienic.
For instance, a research studying the effect of "shame" versus "subsidy" in Odisha, concluded that in addition to generating widespread latrine use, attitudes surrounding the importance of privacy and dignity play a key role in influencing household demand for latrines. If applied to the urban set-up, highlighting the 'importance of privacy and dignity' would help reduce the number of open defecation cases.
Secondly, it would involve a high cost of implementation. As per the details mentioned, the plan is to generate revenue through advertising. However, even if this revenue covers the rupees spent on paying toilet users, it would fall short of covering the economic cost that will be incurred. The primary cost incurred would be the opportunity cost of the resources used to establish the mechanism for the payments. Moreover, it is nearly impossible to control the misuse of the subsidy by people making unnecessary visits. Please note that the expenditure made on this mechanism is over and above the resources already being spent to fine the offenders.
The scheme is apparently being replicated based on the success of a similar initiative in Darechowk, Nepal, a village with only 1,656 households. In addition to this, it is important to note that this was part of a larger initiative to make Darechowk a model village, on which Rs.1 million (US$ 13,300) was spent as of 2010.
To sum it up, it commendable on the part of the AMC to consider the incessant and highly unhygienic problem of open defecation. However, it is important that appropriate incentives are created with the use of effective tools if the problem has to be dealt with.
Devika Kher is a Research Associate at Takshashila Institution. Her twitter handle is @DevikaKher
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E3 2018 officially starts tomorrow! Are you excited? Will you be attending E3? Let us know in the comments. E3 2018 BEGINS TOMORROW: WELCOMING THE $116B GLOBAL VIDEO GAME INDUSTRY AND ITS FANS WHAT: E3 2018, the premiere video game industry event in the world, where over 150 new …Read More »
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I'm Batman Ok, I'm not. But, for a couple of hours, I was. I spent the time playing the first episode of Batman: The Telltale Series For the past few years, Telltale has really been upping their game. For years they have put out point and click adventures that each …Read More »
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We start with a trailer showing many famous Xbox characters set to the music of Man of Steel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6-xjLm-9fI Bonnie Ross, head of 343 Studios comes to the stage. Introduces a trailer and gameplay footage Halo 5: Guardians starring Nathan Fillion. More and more, we have recognizable Hollywood actors playing …Read More »
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The former owner of the Cupid, UniformDating and LoveBeginsAt websites has reported a £11.6m pre-tax loss.
Castle Street Investments (CSI), the Edinburgh-based AIM-listed company said: "The 2014 financial performance of the business reflects the impact of the disposal in 2013, the challenging year in general and the consequences of restructuring the mainstream core dating assets."
Revenues from discontinued operations dropped to £12.5m in 2014; down from £56m in 2013 when the profitable casual dating sites were sold to a Cupid co-founder.
Despite the losses, shares in CSI, which changed its named from Cupid Plc last December, rose more than 15% on news that the potential distributable reserve to shareholders is "£2m better than expected", at £19m.
Distribution is dependent upon a successful court application to cancel reserves, which is expected to be heard by the end of April. If successful, the decision could could prompt the company de-list from AIM.
In its statement, CSI noted a £6.2m reduction in the gain previously attributed to its sale of its profitable casual dating businesses – including BeNaughty, Flirt, CheekyLovers, WildBuddies, Click&Flirt and QuickFlirt – to Grendall Investments in July 2013 in a £45.1m deal.
Cupid Plc stated at the time its casual dating sites were an "inappropriate direction" for a listed company and sold them to Grendall, a British Virgin Islands-based investment company set up by Cupid co-founder, Maxym Polyakov.
CSI, which has repositioned itself as an investment company, expects the net cash balance in December 2015 will be "approximately £20m, £2m better than the previous forecast" as a result of closure costs and other provisions being £1m lower than expected.
Bill Dobbie, CSI chairman, said: "As stated in our December 2014 circular, the company has now transitioned from an online dating company into a well capitalised investment vehicle.
"We are beginning to review selective opportunities that meet our investment criteria, and are considering a combination of cash returns and finding an attractive investment opportunity to propose to shareholders."
Last November, Dobbie launched a crowdfunding business called Lending Crowd, which offers investors the chance to lend to UK businesses, along with former Cenkos Securities analyst Stuart Lunn, who was involved in Cupid's 2010 AIM listing.


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The 29th Guangzhou Toy & Hobby Fair has just started and it has revealed a new bricks toy company on the market by the name of Xingbao who appears to be producing 'official' sets from some of the more prolific AFOL (Adult Fan of LEGO) designers.
In their stable of sets that was announced, they have included the Arvo Brother's Alien and Kaneda's Bike; Firas Munir Abu-Jaber's Rolls Royce Springfield Roadster, 2017 Volkswagen Beetle, Ford GT; Paul J Boratko III's Balisong; Bangoo and Yeom-E's Laputa: Castle in the Sky music box.
This is an unprecedented move by the China bricks company, Xingbao to actually work out a deal with the original designers as opposed to what Lepin and various other clone brick companies have been doing recently by copying their designs wholesale.
AFOL designers like Jon Hall, Avtoros Shaman, Wooootles and Igorlando all had their designs copied and reproduced without their permission previously.
I'm not sure the inner workings of the deal Xingbao managed forge with the respective AFOL designers but I honestly do hope that they are compensated adequately.
I managed to contact the Arvo Brothers and they have confirmed that these sets are in fact actual licensed designs from them.
It was only a matter of time that a company like Xingbao recognises that there is a market for these AFOL designed sets and actually enlisting the help of the AFOLs to mass produce them.
However, there are still a whole slew of other legal ramifications like obtaining the license of the original intellectual property. The Arvo Brother's Alien is based on an existing franchise and Kaneda's bike along with Bangoo's Laputa: Castle in the Sky music box are based on very popular Animes.
And don't forget the original designers of the cars like Ford, Bugatti and the Vespa. I would believe that if all the proper royalties were paid, we would be seeing prices for these sets to be a lot closer to what we pay for our licensed LEGO sets.
This whole endeavour is basically borne out of the fact when AFOLs who wanted to own a set designed by a fellow AFOL designer and did not have the time to Bricklink the parts or if one or two critical LEGO elements were already retired and hard to find.
Given a couple more years, this could very well become a growing trend for AFOLs who wants to get their original designs made into actual brick systems.
Would this shift the direction of AFOL designers who build models with LEGO bricks? Only time will tell.
Disclaimer: The opinions, beliefs and viewpoints expressed by the author in this editorial do not necessarily reflect the opinions, beliefs and viewpoints of the LEGO Group or official policies of the LEGO Group.
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Moving Off the Farm: Land Institutions to Facilitate Structural Transformation and Agricultural Productivity Growth in China
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Date Written: January 1, 2012
Agriculture has made major contributions to China's economic growth and poverty reduction, but the literature has rarely focused on the institutional factors that might underpin such structural transformation and productivity. This paper aims to fill that gap. Drawing on an 8-year panel of 1,200 households in six key provinces, it explores the impact of government land reallocations and formal land-use certificates on agricultural productivity growth, as well as the likelihood of households to exit from agriculture or send family members to the non-farm sector. It finds that land tenure insecurity, measured by the history of past land reallocations, discourages households from quitting agriculture. The recognition of land rights through formal certificates encourages the temporary migration of rural labor. Both factors have a large impact on productivity (at about 30 percent each), mainly by encouraging market-based land transfers. A sustained increase in non-agricultural opportunities will likely reinforce the importance of secure land tenure, which is a precondition for successful structural transformation and continued economic attractiveness of rural areas.
Keywords: Labor Policies, Rural Development Knowledge & Information Systems, Economic Theory & Research, Economic Growth, Rural Poverty Reduction
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Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman tells Connecticut Junior Republic graduates to speak up for what they believe
Lt. Gov. Wyman tells Junior Republic graduates to speak up for what they believe
LITCHFIELD >> The Connecticut Junior Republic (CJR) celebrated the achievements and graduation of its students Friday. Lt. Gov. Nancy Wyman spoke again at the commencement this year, asking students to speak up for what they believe in.
High school diplomas were awarded to 12 students from CJR's day education and residential programs, and eight students graduated from eighth grade. Numerous achievement awards were made to students for accomplishments in the classroom and school community.
Wyman said many people asked her why she came back to give the speech year after year. Her answer was because CJR is a special place. The Junior Republic conducts residential programs for court-referred young men on its Litchfield campus. Regular, special, vocational and alternative education programs are provided for boys throughout Connecticut on the campus.
"They overcome so much to get to where they are," Wyman said. "I am so proud of you, and I don't even know you personally."
Wyman encouraged the boys to always use their voice, to speak out for what they believe in and speak up against what they don't believe in.
"Make sure your voice is heard," Wyman said.
Ryan Gray, a high school graduate from Newtown, shared his experience and lessons he learned at CJR. He said as a child, he wasn't as kind as he is now. But he is leaving the past behind, and going off to college in the fall.
"All the friends I've made, the students and staff alike, helped me realize the life I have led is not as bad as I originally thought," Gray said. "There was not a lot in my life that I would appreciate. I thought things wouldn't get better. But I am actually glad that I was wrong."
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I have made ordinary bread rolls using the ordinary ingredients: bread flour, water, yeast, salt sugar and butter.. But when shaping the rolls I turned them into little hedgehogs. With a pair of scissors I snipped incisions all along half of the roll in rows and then used seeds for the eyes and nose.
The were incredibly cute and tasted amazing!
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My first Code Geass Lelouch figure arrived ^^ He is from the Figma series by Max Factory.
The package comes with:
1) Two other faces, apart from the smiling one shown in the photo. One face has a serious expression and one with Geass "activated",
2) Two additional hands with items where one is holding a mobile phone and the other holding a gun
3) Two pairs of hands in fist pose and grabbing pose
4) One pointing hand
5) Arthur the cat and
6) Lelouch's Zero mask
At 2,381 Yen (w/o tax), he is quite a good buy. I got mine from cdjapan (in stock again! One piece only. Grab while you can ^^).
It is sold out already. Try your luck with the other online shop links I have on the blog. With shipping he cost me a total of 3,901 Yen… to be honest collecting figures is not a cheap hobby. I'm still quite new at this ^^" but for a very poseable action figure of this quality, I'm rather happy! Another nice thing about it is that Lelouch can stand on his own without the support of a base which is provided for more flashy poses ;)
Figma Lelouch is such a cutie :) and very fun to -play- with *ahem* lol~ xD
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The best way to get rid of the blues is to play some good blues and make it for the benefit of those in need. Many of the blues players in the Valley do just that. One example would be Bluesman Mike and the Blues Review Band, set to host the sixth annual Toy and Diaper Drive at the Rhythm Room on Sunday, December 8.
They join a list including Hans Olson, Nina Curry, George Bowman, Jay Morton, and Sir Harrison. Bluesman Mike asks those attending to bring either canned goods, diapers, or both. "We don't want your money," he says. "There is no admission charge."
The donated toys will go to the Salvation Army; the donated diapers will go to First Way Pregnancy Center. Representatives from both of those organizations will be present, so if anyone forgets diapers and canned goods they can donate funds for the causes.
"We wanted to give back to the community, and my wife Esther was working with First Way, so it came together," he says. "We always want to reach more people." His wife told him they were always running out of diapers, but they wanted to do a little more while they were at it. "We also want to make some kids' Christmas brighter by bringing them a toy."
The food and diaper drive started six years ago at Boogies in Tempe and later was held at McCools in Chandler before finding its way to the Rhythm Room.
A night earlier, on December 7, the Blues Review Band will be raising funds for victims of the typhoon in the Philippines. This fundraiser will get going at 6 p.m. at the Ken McDonald Golf Club in Tempe.
"We performed for a Philippine Christian group," Bluesman Mike says, "so they asked us to perform at this fundraiser." This fundraiser is hosted by the Philippine Nurses Association. A dinner comes with the $15 admission fee, but folks can donate as much money as they like.
Golfers can come early and play 18 holes for a $50 donation. For more information, telephone the Ken McDonald Golf Club at 480-350-5250.
Bluesman Mike and the Blues Review Band is one of the busier bands in the Valley, constantly booked at various venues and playing a mix of cover tunes and originals in a style that mixes Texas and Chicago blues.
"I call it a gumbo mix of blues," Bluesman Mike says. "We play Chicago blues with our own flavor. Our Texas blues is good for dance tunes."
He's been a fan of the blues himself since the first time he heard Otis Redding's voice; he's also been influenced by Solomon Burke, James Brown, Wilson Pickett, BB King, Junior Wells and Albert King as well as local musicians Pete Pearson and George Bowman.
The Blues Review Band includes Sugar Bear Lawrence on lead guitar, Bluesman Mike on bass, Bobby Nealy on keyboards and Steve Loecher on drums. They've already begun work on their next CD.
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I know I haven't posting every day on the blog, y'all, but please cut me some slack. I am really trying to write on my novel every single day, and trying to break that writer's sweat I told you about. (Matter of fact, I wrote for an hour this morning! Yay for me– and thanks to my friends of blog and their super-great energy that they send me! I feel it everyday!)
And then, later this week, I will be at the Association of Writers and Writing Programs Conference, otherwise known as the Creative Writers Family Reunion, so I am running around like the proverbial headless chicken, preparing to leave town.
If you are a writer who also teaches–teaching is how many of us writers pay our bills, but not all of us, you probably have heard of the AWP Conference, which takes place during the spring semester of every year. (I wish they would schedule the conference during a set, ongoing time from now on, because it would allow me to make some concrete plans. If you are with the administration of the Conference and you are reading this, this is a hint to you!)
I didn't attend AWP last year in Denver, because, well, I like to attend the conference when there are a lot of Black folks attending, and how many Black folks do you know who live in Denver, Colorado? (Or I should say, how many do I know? Which is, like, none.) No offense. I'm sure the other folks who live in Denver are wonderful human beings, but I can see a whole bunch of nice white folks right here where I live. I don't have to travel on a plane, risking bed bugs and what not, to do that.
But this year, AWP is in Chocolate City, USA–that would be Washington, D.C. for the uninitiated–so my plane ticket is bought, my hotel reservation is made, and all my outfits are picked out, though I didn't go crazy this year shopping ahead of time, like I did last time. I am all about being a Sassy Black Frugalista, from now on.
And I am on a panel at AWP this year! I talked it about it with my friend the poet January O'Neil; she and a group of other writers have decided to blog about the Conference. (The blog is not affiliated with AWP, but still, it is completely sassy, because you need to know these things, believe me.)
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Guest Reviews
Dear Dennis and Julie
My husband & I discovered long ago that we are not travelers – we are dwellers and always seek to find a home away from home wherever we go. We also had a hectic year and craved a laid back vacation. This was perfect! Our 18 month old had a great time. We appreciated how well – equipped the place was – especially. Because our car was pretty full! Loved the fact that the bungalow was well appointed & not filled with cast off furniture and liens.
We hope to come back again soon.
Lynne, David & Grayson
We really enjoyed our stay at the Cape Cod Bungalow. Everyone that I told about it couldn't believe how much you provide in your rentals. They were very jealous of how close we were to the beach too. I have already referred a couple of them to your thebestcall.com website. One lady I work with wishes she knew about your Pacific Beach house. She's headed over there next week and is staying in a "shack" (her words) for much more. She was ready to book a week in the fall! I'm sure she'll think about you next time. We may even book that one next year too.
In case you hadn't had an opportunity to look at the Sea World Website I thought I'd send you a couple of links. The first one is to the Camp website.
This lists the camps that are available. The camp Kristina did was under Resident Camps.
The second link is one that is given to the campers parents. It allows parents to see what is going on at camp or send an email to a camper.
This site also has photos of each camp. This is where you really get to see what the kids do. If you click on Camp Pictures, then a date you get to a screen that lists the different camps. Just pick the one for the appropriate grade to see what the campers are doing. I think your son would really enjoy career camp because they get to work behind the scenes and learn a lot about oceanography and marine life. They also get to enjoy all of the shows and rides at the park every evening for free. Kristina wants to go back again next year for her third year.
If you have any questions about the camp just let me know.
Thanks again for a beautiful stay and the conversations. Bill really enjoyed talking with Dennis while he was alone that week. We will refer everyone we know!
Take care,
Gretchen & Bill
Thanks again for providing such a nice place to stay. We were all very comfortable and relaxed in your home. It truly was a home away from home. We enjoyed the game room, plasma TV, the wide open space, and the views. The home had everything we needed, and we really appreciate you bringing the wine glasses. The home felt and looked like it was brand new, and I would highly recommend this place to my friends traveling to San Diego.
Everything was great!
Thank you.
Alex, Shane, Suzanne, and Liz.
"Dear Dennis and Julie,
Fresh flowers, red wine and a house full of friendly amenities awaited when we arrived in San Diego at your adorable place. The bungalow was a quick drive to Old Tow and Seaworld and a hop away from the airport. We couldn't think of one thing we didn't have at our immediate disposal in your beach house. Travel guides, maps, menus, beach bikes, a stocked kitchen of utensils and so much more. Your washer and dryer were a lifesaver too. Thank you for making our beach vacation so homey. Cheers!"
Rachel, Hawaii The Smiths, New York
Tom and Lee Ann Phoenix
Dear Dennis and Julie,
"As you know we arrived from San Jacinto Mountains and your beautifully designed and appointed cottage was something of a culture shock – a nice shock of course. This was the third such property that we have used in the United States and it is the best equipped.
We loved San Diego but grew found of Voltaire Street too. It's a great place and having met you last Saturday, I know that you want people to enjoy themselves. That makes deference too.
Best Wishes
Mike, Janet and Jacob
Newcastle UK
We had a wonderful week at your absolutely beautiful bungalow– Which provided for our most every need– beach chairs, towels, , mats, bikes for leisurely rides all over ( just to name a few).
A Wonderful Week!
So sad to leave
Thanks for everything!
Pat, Larry, Erin & Jeff
Glastonbury, Ct
We have enjoyed a lovely week at the bungalow. Having never spent much time in Ocean Beach we were wonderfully surprised with everything. Friendly people, great beach, and running trials An absolutely perfect week.
Thank you for everything
Sorry we have to leave. Perhaps on another trip to San Diego we'll once again spend time at the bungalow. It's perfect
Mark, Harriet and Gracie
Phoenix, Az.
"Being originally from San Diego, we knew we wanted a Ocean Beach experience for our vacation. We were very pleased with the bungalow"
Dear Dennis and Julie
Had an absolutely fantastic time at the bungalow. Everything was perfect. The people were so nice and the beach was very fun.
Surf lesions at the OB Surf Shop were so fun. My 3 kids got up first and it was a reasonable price.
We would love to come back again.
Thanks for everything, had an awesome time.
Dear Dennis and Julie
We had a great time at your bungalow. Thanks for everything! This is one of the best we stayed at so far. The atmosphere is great and we felt a little bit like home in Germany. We will be back soon (perhaps next summer) to stay at your house again.
Thanks for everything
Michaela, Andreas & Zoe
"Thank you so much for everything and for letting us stay in your home. We enjoyed every moment.
Until next time
Matt and Kari
Dear Dennis and Julie
Thanks so much for a great stay! Liz and I will always remember our stay. It was a truly a home away from home. We felt very comfortable here. We took your advice and went to Point Loma Light house – Awesome!
Thanks again for everything. Hope to be back one day soon!
Rose & Elizabeth
Denver, Colorado
A great place to stay – home a way from home. OB is a unique little community – one we came to appreciate more and more each day we were here. It was so nice to return to the bungalow each afternoon after a day of exploring San Diego and Mexico. We could get back and relax some more. The kids loved the boogie boards and loved watching dad make a fool of him self on the surfboard.
Thanks very much
The Viss Family
Had an absolutely fantastic time in Ocean Beach! The bungalow is absolutely gorgeous – a perfect place to spend our honeymoon! As someone else has previously written - the extra touches certainly don't go unnoticed! We managed to pack loads into our 10 day stay. Couldn't believe how wonderful and varied the county side, flora and fauna is in Southern California. Not looking forward to going home to land locked Stratford – Avon (England)
We going to start saving up to return…..
Ann and Doug
United Kingdom
Dear Dennis and Julie
Happy Honeymoon! We could not have picked a better place to spend our first week together as a married couple! We absolutely loved the bungalow – It was everything we could have asked for. You have really gone out of your way to make it feel like home. In fact, it is nicer than home for us – we don't want to leave! We had beautiful weather – a nice change from the 40* of Minnesota this time of year. Obis a wonderful community with a courageous spirit that we won't soon forget. Matt and I made it to see the Giant Sequoias, the desert, San Diego Zoo and the Wield Animal Park, but looked forward to coming home to this beautiful bungalow.
Thank You for allowing us to stay in your home. We had the perfect honeymoon!!!!
Mat and Kari
St Paul, Minnesota
We wish you a life time of good times
Dennis and Julie
We've had a wonderful week, celebrating our 7th anniversary. Beautiful weather, in your sea side bungalow. We've slept well, eat well, and played hard. Everything we wanted or needed was right here. What a charming place, with your usual warm welcome & hospitably.
Kay and Robert
Salt Lake City
Dear Dennis and Julie
I enjoyed my vacation and the theme of the house. My bed was so comfortable. I wanted to sleep in it all week long (she slept on the pullout sofa). I loved Dog Beach. The current was so strong; I couldn't swim, but it was still fun.
Thank you
Emma (7 years old)
We have enjoyed a wonderful week in the Bahamas bungalow, Thank You. You have truly thought of everything! The friendliness of Ocean Beach was truly welcoming! Thank you again for a lovely vacation. We work hard and play hard too.
Thanks for helping to make it possible.
Natalie, Harres, Russell and Emma
Dennis and Julie
We had a wonderful time this week. Lots of R&R and beach time. The bungalow exceeded my expectations & had everything we needed.
Thanks so much
Tony & Bobbi
Dennis and Julie,
"There are no words for your generosity and hospitality. Truly you are the "Hostess with the Mostes" You have the most charming place and the rate were great. Our departure date came and we did not want to leave. We had a fabulous and relaxing time! Thanks for providing us with a home-a-way from home. We'll recommend this place to everyone we know.
Thanks again
Melissa and Tony
Dear Dennis and Julie,
Out of the 64 places that I booked marked on the internet, the Bahamas bungalow was the only one I kept coming back to. I fell in love with it online. I booked-marked some ocean-fronts at three times the price – but none had the charm and style of this unit. The new paint is marvelous, So with the Cape Cod everything was immaculate and perfectly appointed. I still can't get over how lovely everything is. The only thing wrong is that I don't own the bungalow.
"I am glad that you could stay a full month, Thank you".
Dennis and Julie
What a great place! The house is exceptional. The location is great as well-easy to get to anywhere and the beach is only a few hundred feet away. And when you say that you have provided everything you need. That's right on….
Thanks for providing a great place to call home in San Diego
Brian and Stephanie,
We had a great time here in OB and we also had a wonderful time here at your place. We would recommend this place to our friends and family.
Dear Dennis and Julie
Thank you so much for a fantastic week. The house was so comfortable and decorated beautifully. You thought of everything. Thank you for the bottle of wine, what a special touch. We all had such a wonderful time. We'll definitely be back. Thanks so much for everything.
Many Thanks
Rachel and Robert
We really enjoyed our week here. The bungalow has been a perfect home away home for our family. I wish I had another week to stay and enjoy the house, neighborhood and wonderful San Diego. Because we have a 2 year old, we spent 3 days at Sea World, 2 days at the Zoo and the other 2 visiting Balboa Park's Museums. We really enjoyed the convenience of this location and your remodel is out of this world!
Many Thanks
Rachel and Robert
We love the bungalow and the location near the beach. OB has a lot of character and Newport Ave is a kick for shopping, dinning and nightlife. We appreciated how "homey the bungalow is – we felt like after this week that we have a 2nd home/town that we fit into. The high-speed internet connection was crucial. Sunset Cliffs was a must for the sunsets!
Thanks! Brad & Katie
We loved our stay in your Cape Cod bungalow! The décor and cleanliness was exceptional. We enjoyed the shops, restaurants, beaches and the area in general. Thanks for offering a great place to stay. We hope to visit again soon.
The Moore's
Once again (second year) we had a beautiful "oasis" to spend time at while we also worked a conference downtown. We had the good sense to come a day early so we could really roam OB- which is delightful! Great antique shops up Newport Ave, plus the lobster tacos at South Beach Bar are truly wonderful (not to mention the hot waffle ice-cream sandwiches next door!) The cottage is perfect! See you next year….
We love being here. A great spot. We will recommend to our families.
Top ten things we loved about this cottage
(1.) Close to Sea World (2.) Convenient to my coffee fix every morning (3.) So many activities (4.) Organized and homey (5.) The labeled spice rack (6.) Spare Keys (7.) Dishwasher and dryer (8.) Giant TV for American Idol (9.) Good supplies (10.) the drawer below the silverware drawer.
Wendi, Samantha (age 10) and Joshua (age 7)
Thanks for witting in the guest book- I don't know what is special about the drawer, If anyone figures it out, please let me know.
Enjoyed our home away from home very much, biking is great, loved being close to the beach.
The Doolittle's
We just loved this little house!! Been to OB a couple of times before, but stayed in hotels. This was far the best!! I love to cook, so it was nice to have a kitchen. You have definitely thought of everything!! I will be back next year again for Spring Break. This is the best location. My daughter loved it.
Thanks Again
Mark, Shana and Trinity
Dear Dennis and Julie
Thank you so much for the wonderful accommodations. Biking was great. Harry loved to surf the boogey board and surf the kayak. Hope to come next winter. This place was very comfy place to stay. Very well appointed.
Thanks and best wishes
Harry and Kelly
Dennis and Julie
We had a great time here! Thanks for stocking the bungalow with all the necessary wonderful things on my vacation: sunscreen, beach chairs and a washer and dryer. Our honeymoon could not have been more perfect.
Sarah and Keith
This is my 2nd time renting the Cape Cod bungalow, this year for 5 weeks. I was pleased to see that it has held up very well in the intervening year and was as clean, neat and beautiful as last year. I was most impressed with the new addition of the easy to use high-speed internet, which I used daily to keep in touch with my world back home. This year I returned to many of my haunts from last year.( Balboa Park, Cabrillo National Monument (check out the tide pools at low tide, especially if you have kids), Torrey Pines( where I saw migrating Grey Whales, 3 different times),the glider port, the seals in La Jolla, the Zoo and the Wild Animal Park, but also had more time to discover OB on foot and found good restaurants and interesting little shops and the huge antique stores on Newport Ave. Some great stuff there. Enjoyed the sunsets at the beach. Dennis was very helpful with any concerns I had. I will be back next year (if I don't move to San Diego before. It is a definite possibility.
Phila, Pa
The Cape Cod cottage is Gorgeous! Being from Cape Cod and experiencing it here has made us feel quite at home. The accommodations here are top notch… very impressive. We would highly recommend these bungalows to anyone. Now we are off to stay in the Bungalow next door ( Bahamas Bungalow) to finish our vacation.
Thanks for Everything!
Amanda and Jon
Cape Cod and West Port, Massachusetts
Christine and John
New Jersey
The Halls and Shannon X-mas Celebration!! Feliz Navidad!! Here we are on Voltaire - Street Xmas sprit is in the air. Seasons Greetings and deck the Hall's. Here at the Bungalow We've had a ball.
Merry Christmas and Love and Joy for all.
The Hall family
Julie and Dennis
We had an excellent time in San Diego- The Zoo, Balboa Park, Cribillo National Monument, The Old Town… not to forget the walks locally along Ocean Beach. Your bungalow is very comfortable, especially the bed. Thank you very much for an enjoyable stay.
Humphrey and Keles
What a Wonderful Stay…… Couple of hours at the beach Lunch at O'Bistro and off to work in the evenings!! We Hope Mama Mia! Comes to your town often!
John, Ranee and Katie
This was the best vacation! The bungalow was a big- BIG- part of it. If I could, I'd take 3 things- the duvet, the blanket throw and the sectional. So Comfy. We had the best food at Hodads for hamburgers are a must. We laughed so hard trying to eat the double bacon cheeseburger. (My son and I split ½). Had to do laundry when we got home. The beach, La Jolla, Cabrillo were all wonderful. Thanks for having us as your guest. We hate to leave.
Kattie, Deiff and Chris
Loved the décor, definitely nicer than a lot of motels that we have stayed in. Enjoyed our week just wish we could stay longer.
Tina, Vivian and Charly
Dear Dennis and Julie
Once again, it was a great experience to stay in Ocean Beach. We had a great time & loved every single second of our stay.
See you next Year!
Carlos and A.J
We have been waiting for our San Diego vacation since April (when we booked the bungalow). And it meets all of our expectations. Once we stepped into the bungalow we were in an instant relaxation mod and maintained that all week. This was all credit to the wonderful bungalow and the wonderful environment that it offered. When we came here we had no plans at all, however Ocean Beach and San Diego kept us occupied. We visited: Sea World, San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Coronado, Mission Beach and San Yisdro. Thank you for giving us a home away from home.
The Cottage was such a pleasant surprise. You see the pictures and you hope it will be as good as it looks. This was better than we ever expected. You really thought of everything that we would need away from home. We would definitely stay here again.
Thanks Dennis and Ann
Once again the bungalow was wonderful!
We would love to come back next year. Thank you for your wonderful accommodations.
Lynne and Chris
Dennis and Julie -
"Once Again the bungalow was wonderful!"
Phil, Sharon and Ransom
"Thank you for making your reservation for the 3rd year. We appreciate your business".
Dennis and Julie
"Our stay here has been awesome. You guys have thought of everything to make for a perfect beach vacation. We love San Diego as we lived here 12 years ago. Thanks for everything. We are in the renovation business in Phoenix and can appreciate how much money it takes to update a bungalow like yours. This is a first class accommodations"
Dear Dennis and Julie,
"We really enjoyed your delightful bungalow. You have furnished it beautifully and thought of all the small details even down to the satin and wooden hangers! You really have done a marvelous job with this vacation rental !"
Nicola and Bob
Dear Dennis and Julie,
"We had a wonderful week. You couldn't have provided a more comfortable & cozy home for our visit. You have thought of everything & we loved staying in your beautiful bungalow. The location is perfect - easy to get to everywhere we wanted to visit."
Never stayed in a nicer vacation rental
Thank you
Marie, Michael & Brenner
"What a delightful little house! We enjoyed our stay here & appreciated all the extras you provided - Bikes, Boogie Boards & Surfboards."
Nicole& Stan
Calgary, Alberta
"WOW! What a beautiful place.
So much thought was put into it. I can really appreciate having the washer and dryer- having the kids it was really neat. We will definitely return to this beautiful bungalow."
The Andertons
"What a beautiful place! Feels like home... wish we would have brought our dog! We had a great vacation - Thanks for the great landing place. And as for Mom the washer and dryer was a God send"
Thanks for the memories!
The LaMotte
"My favorite thing about the house is the back yard. The back yard is beautiful. I like the plants you have. The fountain is pretty too. I love the house"
Emily C LaMattina
Dear Dennis and Julie
"I liked the house. The best thing is the interior of the house, you have really out done yourselves"
Matthew La Mattina
"It is always nice to know that our kid visitors also like the bungalow.".
Dennis and Julie
Dear Julie and Dennis
"Loved it!
I wish I could rent your bungalow for the rest of the summer. We will definitely be back. You have everything we would ever want for our stay. Everything is beautiful and clean. We definitely want to check out your cabins in Idaho, too."
Thanks much
Julie & Dan
Julie & Dennis
"We had a ball! Its so beautiful here. I don't want to leave this place. I loved it here! There's not much to say besides that .... I hope to stay here again. Thanks for the wonderful place to stay "
Rob, Holly and Lauren
"Dear Dennis & Julie
"We had a great time!
Surfing in the morning, beach in the afternoon. Your cottage has really nice local atmosphere. Barbequing in the back yard or taking the bikes out for ice-cream to downtown OB."
Thanks for letting us stay here!
Rossie Baily, Kerrie, Chris
"We've had a great week! We're are so glad we found this place - It was everything we wanted it to be. Your bungalow is exceptional ! Everything we wanted and more. The weather has been perfect (as we expected ) We found lots of good food locally so unfortunately we didn't get to cook in this fabulous kitchen. Maybe next time."
Norbert and Frank
Dear Dennis and Julie
"We had a wonderful week. We could not have asked for a better place to stay, the weather and the beach was fantastic to say the least. Thank you for your information prior to our visit, it was helpful to know our way around and where to eat. Again thanks for everything, we'll see what your place is like this winter."
The Andrades Family
Julie and Dennis
"We had a great visit to San Diego and a perfect vacation. The cottage was wonderful and it was nice to be so near to the beach. We loved it!
The bike trail was great for early morning runs & the bikes were well used as well. We look forward to returning in the future and would definitely recommend the bungalow to our friends."
Linssey and Wayne
BC, Canada
Dear Dennis and Julie
"It was a joy to have such a nice accommodations so close to the beach. We and our boys loved it. I was so impressed with all the little things that were included in the furnishings. It certainly made living here so pleasant. We hope to make it back in the near future."
The Gonter Family
Dear Dennis and Julie
"We were looking for a nice place to relax and "get away from it all and celebrate 25 years of marriage." And we found the place! Walks on the beach, bike trips to Mission Beach, Glass of wine and chatting on the patio. Even the tourist trips to Sea World made this one of the best vacations ever! Looking for places on the internet can always be a gamble - but this time we took the big prize! The place feels like home and became an oasis from the real world !"
Thank you for your hospitality
Jan and Jo
Dear Julie and Dennis
"What a wonderful way to spend our annual " Conference" time. Up early to walk the beach -- and evenings unwinding after a hard day"s work. We so love the cottage and want to book it for year's conference too.
A clean, well appointed refuge from the hectic conference schedule. Also enjoyed the beach and charm of OB, away from the sterile environment elsewhere. We are ready to rebook this place now. "
Thanks much
"Thank you for already rebooking for your next conference".
Dennis and Julie
Dear Dennis & Julie
"What a relaxing and wonderful home away from home.You thought of everything a person might need and more ! Bicycles, Beach towels, New Patio Chairs, DVDs, Cds, Washer & Dryer, Chenille throw, all above and beyond.
The beach was so close by and the bike trail provided many hours of enjoyment.
We are so glade we found you on the internet. We would definitely stay here again in a heartbeat. We will recommend the bungalows to our family and friends back in Illinois."
Karen and Joe
Dennis & Julie
"We had a wonderful time discovering San Diego & your bungalow was fantastic. We loved the beach and enjoyed the beautiful weather. The leisurely days and quiet evenings were truly a vacation for us. We really enjoyed our time here."
Thanks for the hospitality!
The Ryerson's
What a great little house to rent. Really close to the beach and restaurants. nice back garden. My wife and I really enjoyed riding the beach cruisers around the town. We will defiantly stay here again.
Thanks again
Scott Palmer
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New Delhi: The Supreme Court has made it easier for the people of middle and lower income groups to approach it to avail legal aid, an official said on Thursday.
The Middle Income Group Scheme, introduced by the Supreme Court, is self-supporting and people whose gross income does not exceed Rs 60,000 per month or Rs 7,50,000 per annum can now avail its services, an official release here said.
A sum of Rs 500 shall be payable to the Supreme Court Middle Income Group Legal Aid Society and a stipulated fee as per the schedule attached to the scheme.
The release said that a case will be registered under the MIG Legal Aid Scheme and forwarded to Advocate-on-Record/Arguing Counsel/Senior Counsel on the panel for their opinion.
If Advocate-on-Record is satisfied that it is a fit case, then the society will consider that applicant is entitled to legal aid. The view expressed by Advocate-on Record will be final in determining eligibility of the applicant for obtaining the benefit under the scheme.
The person desirous of availing the benefit of scheme shall have to fill up the prescribed form.
The scheme provides for creating a contingent fund to meet miscellaneous expenditure in connection with the case and the applicant would also be required to deposit Rs 750 to the fund.
The scheme will enable people in the middle income group, who cannot afford expensive litigation in the Supreme Court, to avail services of the society at a nominal amount, the release said.
If the advocate takes a view that the case is not fit one for an appeal to the Supreme Court, then the entire amount after deducting Rs 750 towards minimum service charges of the committee shall be refunded to the applicant through cheque.
The release said that if an advocate, who is appointed under the scheme, is found negligent in pursuing the case entrusted to him, he would be required to return the brief together with the fee which he may have received from the applicant under the scheme.
The society will not be responsible for the negligent conduct and the entire responsibility will be that of the advocate vis-a-vis the client. The name of the Advocate will, however, be struck off from the panel prepared under the scheme.
The Law Ministry release said that the Chief Justice of India is the Patron-in-Chief of the society with Attorney General its ex-officio Vice President, Solicitor General its Honorary Secretary and other senior advocates of the apex court as its members.


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X-rays reveal secrets of burnt 16th century Norfolk scroll
PUBLISHED: 11:27 05 October 2018 | UPDATED: 16:31 05 October 2018
Scientists have unlocked the hidden secrets of a severely burnt Norfolk stroll dating back to the 16th century using new X-ray methods.
Researchers at Cardiff University have demonstrated their groundbreaking new technique by virtually unravelling the Tudor scroll from Heywood Manor which was left severely charred, damaged and fused together with no possible way of physically opening the scroll without destroying it.
The scroll, which was 270mm wide, would have contained information on life in the manor, which stood at Winfarthing near Diss, and included details on land transactions, disturbances of the peace, payment of fines, names of jurors and information on the upkeep of land.
The scientists have been refining their technique since they first revealed the hidden text of a scroll from Bressingham Manor more than five years ago.
Their technique, which involves collaborators from the UK and across the world, firstly involves using X-ray tomography, usually reserved for use in the medical field, to create thousands of thin cross sections of the scroll. In each cross-section, ink from the scroll is made visible as bright blobs.
Using highly advanced computer algorithms, the team were then able to piece together each of the cross sections and their associated ink marks to form a flat representation of the scroll.
The text obtained from the Diss Heywood scroll confirmed that it does indeed relate to Heywood Hall and that it is a record of the Curia Generalis, the General Court, which usually refers to the Court Leet where peace keeping functions were exercised.
The results also confirmed that the scroll deals with land transactions and possibly testamentary business. It was also possible to pick out names of individuals.
Principal investigator on the project Prof Paul Rosin, from Cardiff University's School of Computer Science and Informatics, said: "The scroll from Diss Heyword was an extremely challenging sample to work with, not least because it contained four sheets of parchment and many touching layers, which can result in text being assigned to the wrong sheets.
"In addition to this, the scroll was heavily discoloured and creased and was covered in soot-like deposits over the entire exterior. Nevertheless, we've shown that even with the most challenging of samples, we can successfully draw information from it.
"We know that there is a large body of historical documents in museums and archives that are too fragile to be opened or unrolled, so we would certainly welcome the opportunity to try out our new techniques.
"Similarly, the method we've developed is heavily automated, opening up the possibility of exploring a larger range of documents and even other types of media, such as old and damaged camera films."
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Hi! I'm Elena! Welcome to my travel blog Creativelena.com.
For me, it is all about "life-seeing instead of sightseeing": Join me as I create, eat & live my way around the world. Curious?
*Check out my book, "The Creative Traveler's Handbook", for learning more about what we mean by creative travel. Travelling means the world to me, makes me fit for everday life and sometimes, I trust, also calmer on the inside. Read this blog with a smile, share what you love and remember to check back regularly: After all, when was the last time you did something for the first time?
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"The Way is tough .. The Way is rough .. The Way is … exactly what you make of it."
Like in real life. My journey along the Portuguese Way of St. James (13 days, 260 kilometres walking) has changed my life. Once more. In a very healthy way, I believe. I know, for instance, that I do want to "go back" to walking for a week or two more often, in order to refresh the mind & soul. I also know that I do want a certain type of luxury doing that. Now let me explain what I mean by this. My dear friend & co-Camino blogger Rita Branco always mentioned, while walking from Porto to Santiago: "Basta sofrer no caminho .." – "It's enough to suffer along the Way, walking ..". Prompting her to use her strong networks in the north of Portugal as well as in Galicia to research a whole host of diverse and interesting Camino accommodation alternatives to the standard pilgrim hostels, from hotels, to bed & breakfasts as well as apartments, for making our way to Santiago.
I admit, it does sound a bit off, all this new age digital marketing stuff while walking a very ancient pilgrimage route. "So, you are on the Camino blogging, using Snapchat and Facebook … and they have invited you everywhere?!" Very often, I remember Rita and I having to smile, explaining to other pilgrims what we do as professional travel writers and bloggers, which in case you are interested is summarised here: http://www.slideshare.net/CreativeTourism/duas-bloggers-um-caminho.
For us two, it has always been about: Arriving, relaxing, having peace. A room on your own or just the two of us. Sleeping well after the physical strain of walking for so long. Just retreating for an hour or two, not having to say anything to anyone. Meeting such nice hosts, who put so much time, love and attention to detail to everything, miraculously dishing up the most delicious breakfasts and/or dinners for us. Honestly and truly: Most of the accommodation we stayed at in Portugal & Galicia didn't cost so much more than the standard pilgrims' hostels, either. What they do offer, however, is a lot more comfort and style. Trust me (and Rita), when we say: "Basta sofrer no caminho .."!
Have a look at the map below for a better overview of where exactly we stayed in the north of Portugal.
The second part of my article about food & accommodation along the Way talks about more charming places to stay in Galicia, the north-western most part of Spain: Hidden gems for sure, and not only while walking the Camino. This time, though, let us continue in the north of Portugal.
A charming country house of a kind, located right on the Way of St. James, some 22 kilometres north from our starting point, the Cathedral Sé in Porto. It makes for a perfect break and wonderful retreat from the strains of walking the first day on the Camino, or might simply double as your next accommodation choice when wanting to visit Porto but stay out on the countryside. Our host, Helena Duarte, is a warm-hearted woman, who speaks English, French & of course Portuguese fluently. She has managed to turn her parents' farm into a spot-on, state-of-the-art country residence with a lot of attention to detail. As pilgrims, we simply delight in being welcomed by her.
Rita has also published about Casa Mindela on her blog; and you can refer to Helena's website for all further information here.
"Only" 12 kilometres later, the end of our second day walking the Camino was called Hotel Villa d'Arcos, in a small rural town by the same name. We were able to arrive relatively relaxed, enhanced by the hotel's own garden pool as well as the happy dinner shared with other pilgrims. It is here where we met our first "companion spirits" along the Way, with pilgrims joining us from countries such as Germany, the USA, England or Canada.
Our third Camino day led us some 19 kilometres further north into the city of Barcelos, known all over Portugal for its legendary rooster ("o galo de Barcelos"). After being welcomed by the local head of tourism, we checked in to Hotel Bagoeira, offering us peace and a perfect retreat: I haven't felt all too well that day (talking about a sun stroke as well as the accumulated effort of the first few days walking), only able to enjoy the city in passing and really only "waking up" recovered after breakfast the next morning. Well, my dear: That, too, is the Camino. You can't always feel 100%.
One of my personal highlights along the Portuguese Way of St. James is the historic country house "Quinta da Cancela" with its beautifully decorated rooms, combining modern creature comforts and traditional ways of building in the most ingenious way possible. Like at Casa Mindela, history meets passion for detail, both in the furniture as well as in the food provided. Breakfast and dinner are both being served by our host and his colleague here: A true feast for the senses, located once more right on the Way of St. James (we can see the yellow arrows pointing to Santiago from our bedroom window that night).
Check out more about "Quinta da Cancela" here.
Extraordinary. And truly unique. Our most luxurious accommodation along the Portuguese Way of St. James has been "Carmo's Boutique Hotel" near the city Ponte de Lima. As one of the "Small Luxury Hotels of the World", it is renowned far across the borders. Interestingly enough, there have always been pilgrims here, too, making our functional wear and Camino backpacks seem less odd in such a glamorous environment. Besides, it's the hotel team's warm-hearted welcome that has us forget all the physical strain of walking here once more.
'Tis the day of our "mountain hike" along the Portuguese Way of St. James. After leaving the city Ponte de Lima behind, the day rolled out with yet another 20 kilometres' walk and some 400 – 500 metres of difference in altitude, heightened by the blistering heat of a perfectly sunny day. Thank God most of the Way that day turned out to be in the shade; I nevertheless remember arriving at Zezinha's house, the nick name of our charming host Maria José as if a) it had been yesterday and b) it had been a Fata Morgana in the desert. By then, we had walked more than a 100 kilometres, up and down hills and across the land requiring all of our mental and physical forces. Which might be exactly why I will never forget staying at Casa da Oliveirinha, the "House of the Little Olive Tree". So much that I already know I will return there one day. Check this out.
Find out more about "Casa da Oliveirinha" including pictures, Facebook & more here.
Want to know how to get started planning & preparing a Camino adventure such as this one? In my previous post, I talk about the "10 Top Travel Tips" for the preparation of the Portuguese Way of St. James. Check out all my inspiring & useful travel pictures along the Portuguese Way of St. James here:
More pictures about our accommodation along the Way in Portugal & Galicia are available here, including all of our accommodation in hotels, B&Bs, apartments, etc.:
My dear companion friend & pilgrim blogger Rita Branco has also published about the Camino on her blog, "O Porto Encanta", in her truly light-hearted and captivating way: "Do Porto para Santiago de Compostela: Uma experiência incrível." Check out all articles she has published about the Camino here: "O Caminho Português de Santiago" .
Besides, English expat blogger, writer & translator Julie Dawn Fox has also published the following articles about the Portuguese Way of St. James here.
Disclaimer: We wish to thank our partners & accommodation providers along the Portuguese Way of St. James for their generous support. All opinions are my own.
Fantastic post, Elena. Especially all the pictures that you have photographed are stunning. Gives a perfect travel feel. The eatables are looking delicious! Keep sharing.


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800 Meter Run: 1:56.13
1,000 Meter Run: 2:28.64
1,500 Meter Run: 3:56.42
One Mile Run: 4:06.21
5,000 Meter Run: 15.23.65
3,000 Meter Steeple: 8:58.04
2017 Outdoor: Was selected to the All-NEC First Team after winning the 3,000 meter steeplechase at the 2017 Northeast Conference Championships with a time of 9:30.22...Trainor placed eighth in the steeple at the IC4A Championships and was granted a spot in the NCAA East Regional Preliminary Round held in Lexington, KY where he finished 42nd overall...Set a new personal steeplechase record after flying in at 8:58.04 in third place at the 2017 Larry Ellis Invitational...Was a two-time NEC Track Athlete of the Week recipient...Anchored the bronze medalist 4x800 meter relay squad and placed eighth in the 5K with a personal record time at the conference finals...Ran a career fastest 1,500 meter run to come in second place at the 2017 UMass Pre-Conference Meet.
2017 Indoor: Broke the CCSU distance medley relay school record taking first at the BU David Hemery Valentine Invitational with a time of 9:46.12...Took bronze in the mile with a personal record mark of 4:06.21, and in the distance medley relay race at the NEC Championships...Won the 1,000 meter run and the DMR at the URI Coaches Tribute Invitational...Ran a collegiate best 1,000 meter run time 2:28.64, good for third place at the Joe Donahue Games.
2016 Cross Country: Led the Blue Devils at the 14th Annual Ted Owen Invitational, placing fourth overall running the 5K course in the 15:11.6...Competed at the NCAA Northeast Regional Championships...Took eighth at the NEC Championship 8K held at Saint Francis U.
2016 Outdoor: Placed ninth at the IC4A Championships with a personal best time in the 3,000 meter steeplechase...Won the 3000S (9:36.90) and anchored the first place 4x800 meter relay team at the NEC Championships...Set a PR in the 5,000 meter run at the conference finals, taking fifth overall...Took third place at the CCSU Blue Devil Invite in the mile.
2016 Indoor: Finished second in distance medley relay (10:21.13) and fifth in the mile (4:13.89) at the Northeast Conference Championships...Ran a season best mile time at the David Hemery Valentine Invitational (4:11.39).
2015 Outdoor: Ended the season with six top ten finishes...Member of the 4x800 Meter Relay team that was able to grab silver at the NEC Championships...Finished 2nd in both the NEC Championship and the NEICAAA Championship for the 3000 Meter Steeplechase, with a personal best coming at the NEICAAA Championship
2015 Indoor: Set Personal Best in the Mile at the BU John Thomas Terrier Invitational with a time of 4:20.67...Helped Distance Medley Relay Team finish 4th in the NEC Chamionship...Had a top five finish at the NEC Championship for the Mile Run
2015 Cross Country: Placed sixth to earn All-Conference honors at the Northeast Conference Championships with a time of 25:28.6...Earned the NEC Rookie of the Week award on Oct. 13...At the New England Championships, he finished 80th out of 252 runners with a time of 25:53.0...Finished 98th overall at the NCAA Regionals crossing the finish line in 32:35...Ran a time of 26:32 at the Ted Owen Invitational to earn third place.
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An Overview of Planet Saturn
Saturn is the sixth planet away from the Sun in the whole Solar System and it is also the second largest of the planets in the Solar System too. It is also considered as a gas giant while it also has an average radius that is nine times more than the planet Earth. However, when it comes to its average density then it is just one-eighth as compared to the Earth with a volume at least 95 times more than Saturn that is already too massive itself.
Saturn is named after the Roman God of agriculture and is made of a core iron, nickel, and rock (silicon and oxygen) interior.
Saturn has different dimensions with a mass and volume of 5.6836 x 10^26 kilogrammes and 8.2713 x 10^14 cubic kilometres respectively. It also has a surface area of 83.703 than Earth and has a surface gravity of 10.44 meters per second squared too. Saturn has an orbital speed of 29.4571 years of the Earth as well.
The Saturn atmosphere is a deep layer of metallic hydrogen that is surrounded by liquid hydrogen intermediate layers with liquid helium alongside as well. It also has an outer gaseous layer known as the Frenkel line.
The planet is yellow in colour because it has ammonia crystals in the upper atmosphere while it also has an electrical current through the metallic hydrogen layer that it possesses. This is what gives it a magnetic field even though it is weaker than the planet Earth. The wind speeds have reached 1800 kilometres per hour.
It also has nine rings which make up for a complete ring system and has ice particles with few rock and dust particles too. The surface temperature is -139 degrees centigrade at 1 bar level.
Some Interesting Facts:
There are various different facts about the planet, a few of them are given below
- Saturn has one of those moons that is the only one of the Solar System to have its own substantial atmosphere
- This is the only planet that radiates 2.5 times more energy into space than it actually takes from the Sun
- There is 96.3% of molecular hydrogen and 3.25% helium by volume
- This yellow planet has finer cloud patterns and it also has bands that are fainter and more near the equator
- Saturn has 150 moons, smaller moonlets and 32 rings with 7 groups of their own
- It takes 29.5 years of the Earth for Saturn to rotate once around the Sun
- Saturn is the fifth brightest object in the solar system
- It is also the flattest planet of all while it rotates after every 10 hours and 34 minutes to have 2 day which is why it has this shape
- It has the most extensive rings in the whole solar system ever
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