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I don't know how to start. I'm both happy and sad at the same time. I'm so happy that we've got a little baby girl and that the whole experience was exhilarating. The birth was pretty much exactly what happened in a dream I had before I even fell pregnant, and the dream is where I got the name Kyra from! I am sad because I want to wind back the clock and go through it again! The experience was so amazing that I miss it and wish I could experience it again. I remember how it went, but when I think about it now, it is not easy to "re-feel" what I felt at the time. All that remains is the memory of the feelings and that makes me sad. It is going to be very difficult to put Kyra's birth in words as it was pretty much beyond description but I will do my best!
I had a visit from Marianne (midwife) on the 27th of December, and my mum was there as well. I was impatient because Ookie was supposed to be an early baby, and I had been getting signs for a week that something was going on! I joked that Mum would get a 1am call from me not knowing that she was really going to get that call that very night!!!
I had been losing mucous on and off all week, was going to the toilet a lot (bowel movements) the frequency of them being unusual for me! I had a strange niggly feeling as well that made it impossible for me to sit still and concentrate on anything. The strange period-like pressure in my pelvis and the occasional cramp or twinge was driving me nuts! Nothing was happening, yet something was! I suppose I was pretty stressed out during that week, and when Marianne said on the 27th Dec that labour would happen when I was relaxed and ready, I decided to try a massage that night!
It wasn't easy to relax, I was very cranky and emotional, not to mention restless and tired! I had a hot shower, laid down in bed with the air-conditioning on and massaged my belly with lavender and sandalwood mixed in with almond oil. It was the first time I had tried that combination and it was the best massage I've ever had. The smell was so calming and I had fun rubbing my belly. It helped me to fall asleep and I slept from around 11.30pm to around 2am in the morning.
Had to pee at 2am, so I woke up all sore in the belly/pelvis and tired and went into the bathroom. As I was walking there, I felt a small gush of fluid between my legs and when I got to the toilet there was a little trickle, not much, and some more yellowish mucous. I called for Chris and was getting all excited before I realised that there wasn't much fluid and that it had stopped like the other times. (I had the same thing happen twice during my pregnancy at around 30 and 36 weeks - probably just a small tear in the amniotic sac each time that healed itself.) So I went back to bed with Chris and went to sleep.
It was around 3am when I woke up AGAIN, sore. I went to pee again and went back to bed. I got some period cramps and I tried to ignore them and get comfortable but they didn't go away! I tossed and turned in bed then realised that they were happening at irregular intervals. I woke Chris up again and told him I thought something could be happening... and he said he was too tired and I said to go back to sleep. I tried to sleep but finally got out of bed and got on the computer to see if there was anyone online to talk to. Had more cramps while on the computer and got up to walk around a bit. Got back on the computer and there was still nobody online so I got on Chris's Trillian and saw that his brother was on MSN. We talked for a few minutes then I asked Nick to get Chris's mum Susan. I told her I thought something was happening and asked her what she thought. Finally I decided to call my mum at around 3.40 because the cramps weren't going away and I had bad heartburn every time I got a cramp! I could of dealt with the cramps if it wasn't for the heartburn and there was no milk in the house to ease them! Mum came over with milk and I drank a fair bit which helped a lot then decided to go back to bed to try and sleep again so Mum left.
Sleeping didn't work. It was too uncomfortable in bed so by 4 or 5am I was up again, in the lounge room lying on the rug on the floor. I think I dozed for 10 or 15 minutes in between the cramps and finally at around 6 I couldn't take it anymore and decided that yes I was in labour and went to wake up Chris. I remember sticking my head into the Christmas tree that we had because the smell of the eucalyptus and pine helped distract me from the contractions. The tree smelt so secure so I ignored Chris's comments about me being a tree hugger!
I was hungry so Chris got me some Rice Bubbles at around 6.30am. I had the second mouthful in my mouth when I got a contraction so I spat it out into my hand! After that I couldn't eat anymore even though I was hungry. I think I started to get a little nauseous and sick-feeling then.
Chris mentioned maybe we should start the hot towels. (Had towelling nappies folded and sewn up so they would stay together) I didn't want to accept that it was labour yet in case it was a false alarm! I didn't want to get excited but the cramps were getting more intense and tight so Chris started to make up the hot lavender water in the nappy bucket. He called my mum at around 7am I think and she started to get ready to come over. I don't know what time she got here but by the time she got here, I was getting down to work, and didn't want to be talked at!
I was dealing with the contractions best on my hands and knees. I didn't use any of the pelvic rocks or exercises that we used in active birth class, but all the same I am very grateful for those classes! I was on my hands and knees a lot or kneeling or on my haunches leaning forward - good thing my muscles were strong and used to the positions! I think the positions I was using helped to keep Ookie anterior - it also helped that I had been using those positions regularly during my pregnancy!
The hot towels were great on my belly. Absolutely NO back pain at all. It was all in my lower belly and I took each contraction as it came. The pain was not unbearable, just mostly uncomfortable and intense. I've experienced worse pains than contractions! Mum and Chris started setting up the pool and recording how far apart the contractions were. At this stage I was too busy relaxing and trying to rest in between contractions to take much notice of what was going on. I was so relaxed that when a contraction started to happen, I didn't want to get on my hands and knees to deal with it so I just laid there until it became unbearable lying down then got up really fast, asking for hot towels and trying to deal with the tightening in my belly until I got my towel!
I got in the shower with the hot water on my back and resting my head on the shower wall. Didn't help much but at least it was a distraction. I didn't stay in for long because I preferred being on my hands and knees. Walked around with a towel wrapped around me for a bit because I was restless, feeling really nauseous and ended up on my hands and knees in the kitchen and made it back to the rug and Chris held a hot towel on my belly. It seemed like they took forever to get me my towels! Probably because I didn't ask for one until the tightening pain in my belly was at its peak! I started asking for the towels sooner and was amazed at how easier it got! Silly me!
Chris and Mum asked if I wanted to get into the pool. I didn't want to until Marianne got here in case the pool slowed down the labour. So they called Marianne and she said it was fine to get in so I got in and talk about ecstasy! It was so nice once I got in, I haven't been in a pool much since I got pregnant so the feeling was great! The water wasn't warm enough though so I was a bit cold and wasn't happy until I got more hot water in.
Chris was in the pool with me so we had a cuddle in between some contractions. I was happy having him close by and he was doing a really great job with the hot towels on my belly! I handled contractions either on my hands and knees or by leaning forward, resting my arms on the side of the pool with my legs tucked under me and open.
The hose was turned on and a trickle of hot water was coming out so I had the hose pointed at my belly which felt good. I was feeling pretty sick and had just finished vomiting when Marianne arrived. I was aware of Marianne there, then saw the oxygen tank and decided I didn't like it! I thought about asking her to move it out of sight but never got around to asking. Marianne did the first quick check of Ookie's heartbeat. She only checked about 5 times during labour and she did it quickly so it wasn't inconvenient.
At around 10am, I was saying "I don't want to do this anymore!" because after a hour or two in the pool, I was starting to get really tired and weak. I asked for Marianne to check to see how far along I was and at first when Mum asked her to check, Marianne was saying that I had said I didn't want that and to make sure it was what I wanted. I am glad I had her as a midwife because she clearly respected my wishes and wasn't going to do anything until she was sure it was what I wanted! She checked and I was about 5cm dilated. I remember thinking halfway there and being surprised I was already that far then feeling cranky because I thought it would take another 5 or 6 hours before I'd be fully dilated. Then I got another contraction and I went back to concentrating and taking them one at a time.
My dad and brothers turned up, and Josh did some video recording and I remember my Dad tapping me because mum wouldn't tell me what he said or something WHILE I was having a contraction! I'm sure he thought it was amusing when I snapped and waved my hand at him. I don't know what I said, probably something alone the lines of shut up!!!! Shane was pretty much inconspicuous but I could feel that he was there somewhere. They left and I was a bit disappointed because I wanted my brothers to stay there, and wanted Josh to keep videorecording. I didn't have time to dwell on it though because I had to concentrate on labouring!
I think about 30 minutes later, they were asking if I wanted to get out of the pool and have a break. I said yes and then had another contraction in the pool and thought that I would rather stay in the pool because I wasn't sure how I'd go out of the water and away from stream of hot water coming from the hose! Then the contraction was over and I had hands helping me out of the pool so I changed my mind again and got out!
There was a mattress on the floor with a shower curtain wrapped around it so I got on all fours dripping water to deal with my contractions. I noticed my body was doing all the breathing for me so I just went with the flow, one at a time. I wasn't really aware of who was doing the hot towels (mum or Marianne) but knew it wasn't Chris anymore and was painfully aware of the fact he wasn't in the room anymore! I found out later he went to lie down for a few minutes because his back and hip were bothering him.
Once I knew he wasn't there I noticed the contractions get more intense and harder to deal with. I was rocking and alternating my pelvis but it didn't really help much so I just stuck in there on all fours during contractions. The nausea came back - damn the shower curtain! It was new and had not been washed or used so the plastic smell was making me sick! It was strong, but because I was in labour I think my sense of smell was more sensitive and it just made me sick! I couldn't help resting my head on the mattress in between contractions which made me really nauseous, then when I was back on my hands and knees, I was catching whiffs from the bloody thing! I didn't vomit again but I sure felt sick!
They were using hot towels on my belly and my back. I don't think the ones on my back really helped any, but they did provide a little distraction as they were put on my back. I had a cold washcloth for my face and neck because my head was so hot! I used the cold washcloth in between contractions mostly to cool down.
I could feel my body starting to get crampy-like during contractions and knew it wouldn't be much longer before I would feel the urge to bear down. Then all of a sudden there was a strong gush of water between my legs! I remember thinking "Ooops. Did I just pee or something?" and then my mum was telling me my waters had broke during a contraction and I was annoyed because I didn't care and wanted to concentrate undisturbed!
Then I got all pushy-like. It was nothing like needing to go and poo at all. It was a different pushing feeling and my body was doing it gently. I was getting the urges to help by pushing myself as well but I didn't. I just tried to breathe and let my body do whatever it was doing without interfering. This was the hardest part of the whole labour and birth experience, keeping my mind out of the way and not doing anything! I gave control over to my body. It was intense and all I could do was hang in there and wait! I remember telling my mum I wanted to push and she was telling me not to or something about Marianne checking first before I pushed. I am pretty sure that being on all fours was making it harder on my body at that stage because my body was trying to get the head to move down more but was having a hard time doing that because of the all fours position.
Mum and Marianne were asking me to get back into the pool, and I waited until after the next contraction then got in the pool just in time to have another contraction! Chris was back by then and he got changed into his swimmers and hopped in with me. Being in the pool was even more difficult because now that I was on my haunches and resting against the side, my body was starting to push the baby down and it was harder for me to not interfere. Marianne checked my dilation and I was 9cm. They told me not to push. Hah, tell that to my body, it started bearing down by itself! I was not doing it and did not see the point in fighting it - if my body was doing it then it obviously was ready to.
Throughout labour, I was given heaps of water, fruit juice and Bach Flower Rescue Remedy to keep my energy levels up. Earlier on, I was offered fluids and didn't really ask for a drink because I was getting enough. But during the pushing stage, I found myself asking for water more and more, I was surprised at how thirsty I was. I drank heaps! I was also using the cold washcloth on my head a lot more now especially during the contractions/pushing urges as it was the best distraction! Eventually I felt Ookie's head push down towards my vagina and go up again with each contraction and pushing urge.
From there on it was all fun! The contractions weren't in my lower belly anymore but instead in like a wave from my ribcage down to my vagina. They didn't hurt but they made my body push HARD and I started actively pushing when I felt my body do it. I was so absorbed in the feeling of the head moving down! It was one of the most amazing feelings I've ever had, and with all the endorphins I think I was on a bit of a high! I could feel the head come down and go up again as if it was in a stretchy elastic bag or something that would stop the head from coming out, and make it go back up again. I think I may have been making little moaning or grunting noises too from the force of my body bearing down.
I felt my waters break again when I was pushing, another strong gush and then I could feel the head come down more. I think at that point, the others could see a little bit of the head. At some point I poo'ed into the pool!! I didn't know this at the time but Chris told me afterwards I did twice but not much. I wish I had known, then I could of had a laugh at Chris's face, I'm sure he would of had a very amusing expression on it as he was in the pool with me!
The head was very deep down now and I could feel myself starting to stretch and open up! Wow! It was not painful at all, the bloody perineal massage HURT more than giving birth! There was a little aching stretchy feeling at one point up near my clitoris as the head started to crown but it didn't hurt me just made me want to push through it. You know how you bite your lip or chew your teeth and it aches a little but its a good ache and it makes you want to do it more? That's what it was like. I took my time and let the head come down and go up - I knew it was slowly stretching and opening me up and I was really looking forward to feeling the head come out!
One contraction/pushing urge later, Ookie's head didn't go back up and I put my hand down between my legs. Wow again! I could feel the skin all stretched out over the head, and the lips of my vagina all soft to the side a bit and Ookie's soft head and the furry hair in the middle of the soft lips! I was moving my hand around and didn't want to take it away to push again because I was loving what I was feeling! My body pushed again and I pushed a little feeling how the skin stretched out more then I had to put my hand back on the side of the pool to concentrate on pushing the head out.
It happened too quickly, and I miss all the sensations! I wish it had somehow lasted longer so I could savour it better! I felt the head start to emerge and stopped pushing and let my body take over again. The head came out slowly then was out. I was told to stop pushing because the cord was around Ookie's neck once but then was told I could get her out if I wanted so I started pushing again when my body pushed. It took longer than I thought it would to get the body out and I was told later that this was because Ookie's right hand was above the head!
I felt the shoulders turn as they came out and felt the soft head and shoulders between my legs, and was surprised to find that Ookie was not all out yet! I pushed some more and the body came out, then the legs then finally the feet! I turned over as soon and saw Marianne's hands push the baby through between my legs and as I was sitting down, Ookie was put in my arms by Marianne. I kept saying over and over its a baby! to Chris! He looked kind of shell-shocked, I don't think he realised how close I was to giving birth because Marianne didn't say anything much when Ookie was starting to crown.
Ookie was covered in vernix and was pale blue for a few minutes, sat there looking around with big eyes and looking a little surprised! Marianne started suctioning and I cuddled and rubbed Ookie who didn't breathe properly for about 5 minutes. I was a little worried because I didn't know what was going on - Marianne and Mum were talking...but after about three or four minutes the pale skin was flushed pink! It was amazing how fast the pinkness crept over Ookie's skin! Ookie's eyes were the brightest blue ever!!!
I then asked if it was a boy or a girl. Marianne moved apart Ookie's legs and we all looked and I remember thinking are those swollen testicles, then realised there was no penis and that Ookie was a girl! I then remembered the dream I had and knew that this was Kyra!
We got out of the pool carefully and Marianne was giving Kyra a quick check over on the mattress while I was on my haunches again trying to push the placenta out. It was harder than giving birth to Kyra which surprised me. I didn't have the help of the strong contractions so I had to push on my own. I felt it start to come out (felt bigger than Kyra's head!) and then all of a sudden it slipped out and I felt something pull inside me like a pulled muscle or something. The feeling of it slipping out and going plop on the mattress gave me deejay vu! The dream again it felt like that in the dream minus the pulled muscle feeling I got on my right side when it came out. I'm probably wrong but it feels like the placenta did more damage to me coming out than Kyra! I suppose I would of been bruised from the birth so that would of been a factor.
I didn't really look down much even though I was really curious because Kyra had my full attention, I couldn't really take my eyes off her! The placenta went into the sieve and was sat in a glass bowl while I was helped to lie down on the mattress. Kyra was laid down next to me and Marianne held my breast for her to feed because I was too tired to do it even after being shown how to do it myself. Eventually I got some energy back and did it myself. They showed the placenta to me and I loved it! It looked so pretty and cool, even Chris thought so as well and he's the one who thought it would be gross!
My dad and brothers came back shortly after I gave birth, I think they came back when I was lying down breastfeeding. I wish they had been there and I regret that they missed it. If they had been there then we would have got a better videorecording! Mum had to do it while she helped Marianne out so there were bits missing. I'll make sure there is someone there the whole time next time!
Marianne did a quick check to see if I had tore or gotten grazed. Nup. Intact! She said she was a little worried Kyra scratched me coming out because of her hand by her head but I seemed fine! It took me hours to get up, I tried to get up slowly but felt too faint from exhaustion so I laid back down for a couple of hours and ate! I was so hungry! Eventually I sat up again and rested back against Chris, then crawled into the bedroom because I wasn't strong enough to stand up!
I was in active labour from about 6.30am to 12.25pm (5 hours and 55 minutes), and Kyra Schuring was born at 12.52pm, 28th December 2002 after 27 minutes of pushing! She was 3.7 kilograms - (8 pounds and 3 ounces), 53 cm long with a head circumference of 34 cm! It was a gentle birth and I know I could not have had such a good birth if I had gone to hospital. I did not at any stage feel like I was not in control or losing control as I shared control between me and my body freely. I was aware of everything that happened to me, but not as aware of what was said or what was going on around me because I was so involved in the labour and birth experience. Lying in bed with Kyra that night, I wanted to wind back the clock and do it again.
I am so content and I feel complete. This is what I was made for, to labour, birth and be a mother! Everything seems so easy and natural. Chris and I now have a daughter that's part him and part me, we have our own family now and no matter what happens in the future, we'll have each other always. I made the right choice in having an intervention-free homebirth, and while its not for everyone, it certainly was for me! It was perfect, unique, priceless, exhilarating, and nothing at all like the "horror" stories I keep hearing from others.
I know this might seem like a strange comparison but its the best I can do. My first tattoo was wonderful (I've heard some people describe it as a "religious experience" or "spiritual experience") and it didn't really hurt and I know I will get others. My first birth was wonderful too and the only part that hurt were the contractions but even so they were not unbearable. I know I will have other births..... yet I am sad because this is not something I can just decide to experience again. I can go and get another tattoo anytime but if I want the birth experience, I have to get pregnant and then I have to wait nine months.... and it won't quite be the same as the first. I am sad for that moment that is gone and it has made me realise that our children will only be with us for a short time really. I am going to make the most of what time I have and value all the memories I will accumulate over the years.
The days after birth:
Breastfeeding gave me sore nipples the day after birth because I didn't quite have her attached properly but as soon as I was shown how the nipple was meant to point upwards, I didn't really have a problem. It is hard getting into a comfortable position to breastfeed but it gets easier the more I do it. My breasts only got slightly sore when my milk came in, and Kyra soon took care of that soreness! I was scared to pee for the first time but it was painless! The third time I went though, I got stinging, I think this was from the citrus juices I had been drinking so I switched to non-citrus juice and water and the stinging went away! I was sore down there for a couple of days but as soon as I had my first bowel movement a lot of the soreness and pressure went! The BM didn't hurt either which surprised me too! I passed a HUGE blood clot when I went and it freaked me out a little but I was told this was normal. I have a sore back from the heaviness of my breasts and probably from the birth as well. I think we'll be seeing the chiropractor once I'm out and about.
I'm tired but not as tired as I thought I would be. I seem to have adapted to the lack of sleep, the hardest part about waking during the night is the waking part! I wake up fast though if Kyra is really crying, I can't bear to see her cry. Chris isn't handling the waking at night very well the poor thing!
We did the PKU test today - Kyra was 6 days old. It was horrible, I was on the verge of crying before Marianne even did the test! I didn't want Kyra to hurt and it was hard seeing her cry like that. I fed her as soon as the test was done and she calmed down. Chris was upset too and after Marianne left, he was busying himself cleaning up the place because he was angry and was trying to distract himself! He told me that my voice was shaking when I was talking to Kyra during the test.
I'm glad that is over now! Mum came over and Chris and I took a walk at around 6pm. It felt so strange to be out of the house, I felt like something was missing - I didn't have my pregnant belly or Kyra inside of me.... and I didn't have her nearby or in my arms. I was happy for the refreshing walk but I think I was more happy to be back with Kyra! I never thought I'd say this but I miss being pregnant - I don't miss the discomforts at all but I miss how my belly looked and felt and I really miss feeling the movements inside me as she grew.
It is amazing how fast Kyra is growing, the changes to her face are the most noticeable. Breastfeeding has made her chin, mouth and nose develop, the little cute button nose she had when she was born isn't as button-ish as it was. The cord is drying out fast, and will fall off soon! The greedy little pig gorged herself today - emptying both breasts and then immediately threw up! It was the most I've seen her throw up and as soon as she finished, she was whinging for more milk!
Then a few hours later, she had a horribly messy poo which I cleaned up. Then she poo'd again (good thing I hadn't put the nappy on yet!) and so I cleaned THAT up and just before I finished cleaning she started poo'ing again! Chris looked so horrified and disgusted, and I couldn't stop laughing! It was so funny, the poo kept squirting out of her, good thing I had another nappy in front of her or she would of got poo all over me! It was a lot of poo!
Anyway, that's it. My experience of Kyra's birth and my first few days of being a mother! I am glad I got all of this off my chest, writing this has helped me to deal with the happiness and sadness that I feel.
2rd of January, 2003 (oh my god its 2003 already!)
Lisa Schuring
Cairns, Australia
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Wow that is such an inspiring story it sounds amazing. I think I will be like you and miss the birthing experience! I always get sad when things end too soon, that is why we are videoing every moment of our wedding as I know it'll go by so fast and I won't remember it all!
I am very excited to be pregnant and would love to have a natural birth so I am really present for the whole thing and feel every natural sensation.


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One of the greatest stars of country music, Wynette will best be remembered for her No. 1 hit, "Stand By Your Man." In her 25-year career, she recorded over 50 albums and sold more than 30 million recordings. Her numerous music awards include three Country Music Association awards and two Grammy awards. A former beautician, Wynette's personal life was as turbulent as her songs were passionate, riddled with stormy marriages and health problems. Her other hits include "D-I-V-O-R-C-E" and "Justified and Ancient" which she sang with the British dance group KLF.Died: April 6, 1998.
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Praise The Lord!! We finally got some rain!!
It has been so hot and dry here in Arkansas. Finally early this morning the storms rolled through and blessed us with the sweet smelling rain we have been praying and longing for. I personally love a rainy day. I could sit for hours with the windows open and just watch and listen and breath in the clean fresh smells. We all went out on the porch this morning and enjoyed the fresh air. It has been so layered with dust that it literally felt heavy when you breathed it in before. Now it was light and clean and fresh again. The dust has me and Boo both hacking and our throats irritated from it. But after the rain came through it was not so bad.
This is what my kids like to do during the summer when it rains.
Boo is always in the puddles and Sis loves to get out her umbrella. Sometimes we just put on our bathing suits and play in it that way too. And now I am off to work on a few things before I have to run and get my blood work done for Thursday. I will leave you with a few more rainy day images.


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Haskell Communities and Activities Report
The Haskell Communities and Activities Report was initiated at the 2001 Haskell workshop, as a status report of the Haskell community as a whole, to be updated twice a year. The purpose is twofold: (a) to establish what communities, people, and projects are out there, working with or on Haskell, and what their areas of interest are; (b) to feed back summary information about ongoing activities in the diverse Haskell sub-communities and amongst Haskell users (commercial or otherwise) to the Haskell Community as a whole. To this end, there is a half-yearly informal survey of the main Haskell mailing list, inviting everyone to volunteer brief summary reports of their own community, project, company, research group, or whatever. These summaries cover activities of the last six months and plans for the next six months and are collected to form the Haskell Communities and Activities Report.
Up to and including the November 2003 edition, these reports have been edited by Claus Reinke, at the University of Kent. Arthur van Leeuwen, at Universiteit Utrecht, has been responsible for the May 2004 edition. Andres Löh, at the University of Bonn, took over until the December 2007 edition. Janis Voigtländer, first at Technische Universität Dresden, now at the University of Bonn, is the current editor.
The nineteenth edition (November 2010)
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by Gary Torres
My too kind and loving wife; I frequently wonder what she was thinking, but I always know where her heart is. She signed me up for the gym again. She is taking Pilates for fanatics and a core training class at the college from ex-Marines.
I am thinking about ways to exercise and watch football at the same time. So far I have decided to put my Pepsi and chips/salsa on the coffee table in front of me so that I actually have to do crunches to get to them. I think I can see an improvement. My favorite sister-in-law told me that it looked like I had been working out.
It's not that I can't stick to a program for the long haul, but I kind of like to know that what I am doing is paying dividends. I did the same thing with my savings account. I checked it a few times a day to see it grow; so far I am mostly disappointed, with both my savings account and my workout regime.
However, and I speak truth here; the other day a youngster, which I now define as anyone not receiving social security, came up to me at the gym and asked me what exercise he had to do for his forearms.
First I was a little taken back, because if you haven't noticed, when you reach a certain age, and I don't know exactly what age that is, young people quit talking to you.
You may have reached that age if you ask your spouse if she wants to take a nap with you and you really just want to take a nap, or if you have had to pluck hair from your ears.
There are other signs, like when commercials come on the TV that are advertising for ailments of one kind or another and the side effects sound worse than your condition... but you seriously think that perhaps you should try it. Then you are probably old enough that young people don't talk to you.
You may not have noticed because you have been too busy enjoying the peace and solitude. Really, this year I learned that getting old doesn't have anything to do with the calendar.
But, here this youngster is asking me how to work out. I don't know if he is asking me because most of my time at the gym is spent going around talking to people. It won't be the first time someone has thought I work there.
I don't know if he is asking me because he thinks that I have big strong forearms, which I don't, or if he is looking for an old guy to take to school for grandparents day.
But one of the advantages of getting old is that you have opinions on everything, whether you know anything about it or not. And this isn't my first rodeo, so I can pretend like I am an expert on any number of subjects that I have no clue about. Just ask my not-favorite sister-in-law, who thinks I am a know-it-all.
Having first-hand knowledge doesn't preclude me from having an opinion. I have written articles for nearly twelve years and when asked, my too kind and loving wife still can't tell anyone what I write about.
So I offered my advice to the youngster that wanted strong forearms, "Keep a 32 oz Pepsi in one hand and the remote control in the other all the time, and you can push weights all day long." Now you all know the secret to my chiseled physique.
I know that my too kind and loving wife signed me up at the gym because she loves me. I always say if life gives you lemons, make lemonade; so I am using the gym experience to try out future careers such as being a personal trainer.
I guess if I get really big from pushing weights and acquire a foreign (more foreign than southern Utah) accent, maybe I'll run for governor of California. Then I can take strong positions on important issues like Mayor Bloomberg of New York, and I too can ban 16 oz soda pop.


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What They Got Right for 2014, and What They Didn't
No truck is perfect, but the engineers behind the 2014 GM trucks did their best (budget restraints always looming) to create a fullsize truck that makes no compromises. Last month we showed you a behind-the-scenes look at how the new 2014 Sierra is made, and in previous issues, we've covered our first driving impressions of the Chevy and GMC. This month, after spending more than a week in each truck, we tackle the good, bad, and downright ugly of GM's most important pickup. We want to hear your opinion too. To let your voice be heard, check out facebook.com/truckinmag
Things they got right: (2007-2013 Versus 2014)
• Thin-rimmed steering wheel with cheap vinyl wrap vs. Better materials and more girth
• Terrible and frustrating HVAC controls vs. More logical and easier to use with larger buttons
• Basic driver info system vs. Full 4-inch multicolored display with information menus
• Small low-res navigation screen with limited functions vs. HD 8-inch screen with expanded navigation capabilities and Intellilink
• Heated/cooled seat switches on door panel vs. Now placed on center stack for easier accessibility
• Steering feel was too heavy at low-speed vs. EPS makes a big difference in parking especially when towing
• Cheap vinyl-grade leather vs. Full leather seats now available
• Rear drum brakes still standard vs. Now rear discs are standard on all cab models
• Finally ditched the awful Goodyear Eagle LS tires and upgraded to Goodyear Wrangler SR-A
• Interior material quality is very nice and the cabin is as quiet as a vault
Things they didn't fix:
• Six-speed auto only transmission available vs. Ram has eight-speed automatic
• No subwoofer for audio system vs. F-150 and Ram both have subs
• Throttle-body blade activation (full throttle never fully realized), which translates into less overall performance feel
• Backup camera quality isn't very good compared to competition
• All trucks with rear passenger seating should include dedicated rear A/C vents, yet there aren't any on the new GM trucks
• No under rear seat storage. It's just a giant space that isn't being properly utilized
• Traction control cannot be fully disabled. We know this is probably a safety issue, but come on, let us have some fun
• Wheels are round, tires are round, and yet GM fenders are more square than ever
• The new sheetmetal is more of an evolution than a fullsize truck game changer
Things they added that are segment-leading:
• Forward collision and lane departure alert
• LED light strips are super-bright and make a bold statement
• Fastest Bluetooth we've used in any car or truck
• Great navigation setup and functionality (fullsize keyboard is awesome)
• Charging stations in center console (110V, 12V (x2), multiple USB ports)
• Powered sliding rear window is ultra-fast
• Cabin is quiet, however, our tester had been put through the wringer and had bad wind noise at speed coming from the driver-side mirror area
• New interior LED lighting is focused and pinpoint
Things they added but don't stack up against the competition:
• Projector halogen headlights aren't true HIDs even on higher-end GMC
• Heated steering wheel gets lukewarm at best
• Despite three exclusive EcoTec3 engine technologies, our average MPG was 15.3, not much different than F-150 EcoBoost or Ram's HEMI
• Tailgate handle locks, but not with key fob remote
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20 at Oscar: Shailene Woodley
I'm caught between empathy and irritation with Shailene Woodley. I'm not used to feeling these two things together so maybe if I explore the more benign one, the other will be slightly less annoying.
I love vintage dresses. I have several that are, to me and my wardrobe, like, my clothing thesis. Please feel free to roll your eyes, I just did. I would wear vintage almost exclusively if I could. Reasons I can't are: they're hard to find in good condition, in your size, and in the style you want in the moment.
I remember once finding a vintage dress with Lainey and our friend Michelle when we were in London. It fit like magic. It's still my favourite dress. So I understand what Shailene was going through. Sister does not like to look like anyone else (see also: toe shoes) and I completely understand that. But the vintage Valentino dress she had on last night (hmm, who's she trying to emulate who once wore vintage Valentino to the show?) didn't do for her what it was supposed to.
The waist was too big, and the bust was not exactly too small, but that heavy fabric weighed heavy on her chest, making her look unsupported. It was a touch too old for her, but if it had fit properly or maybe done with different, less up-do hair, I'd feel less bad for her. Seriously, no complaining here. Vintage is hard. Ask me about the time my dress disintegrated.
But I certainly wouldn't tell Shailene that.Do you get the impression you can't tell her anything? Like at 20 she knows everything about everything? Here's my favourite exchange from last night.
"So how old are you?"
"20, right. So are you in school, or...?"
"No." Full stop.
Like, what kind of a dumb question is that, to ask me if I'm in school? Clearly I am an actress.I'm wearing vintage Valentino, remember?
After awhile she went back and gave lip service to wanting to go eventually but there's something about this girl, that she just thinks she knows it ALL. Right now. Nothing else to take in. For Lainey, it was talking about how Alexander Payne understands humanity and empathy and whatnot. For me, it's the slightly know-it-all air she has that's somehow different from the irritated to be there air that is Rooney Mara. Like she's always been walking the red carpet at the Oscars, like she and her Secret Life costars do it all the time.
Maybe she will. Maybe she'll be back next year and the year after that. The carpet could use more vintage. Good for her. Sure. Let's go with that.
(Lainey: how quickly an award season can f-ck up sh-t up. Click here to see.)
Thank you to all of you who pointed out that this gown isn't vintage but was sent down the runway at Valentino Spring 2012. But many outlets reported it as vintage. The plot thickens. Did we all get it wrong? Did she say it was vintage when it wasn't? Or is it vintage-inspired - a revival piece from an earlier collection and she misunderstood? Was there a press release that turned out to be wrong? Here's what I know - today's industry-wide lack of sleep won't make this clearer, but I am now on a mission to find out.
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06340 zone 6a Bees bringing yellow pollen looks like skunk cabbage
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Bees bringing in orange pollen. Found them in several patches of snow drops, Galanthus sp. These began flowering 2 weeks ago.
Yellow pollen, suspect pussy willow and or skunk cabbage
A couple with tan pollen, most likely Red maple but they are a week away from really popping.
"Someday we will look back and realize someone was right...and conveniently forget we were the ones that were wrong."
Groton, CT 06340 6a 11:00am 62 degrees calm clear maples full bloom 3/4 of returning bees with full baskets.
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Red maples blooming & the wife's Purple Flowering Plum tree is just starting to bloom.
Red maples are blooming finally here in the North West corner of CT. With the temps in the 70's the past couple days I imagine we are well on our way!
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Apricot started 4/18. Peach starting to open today. bees visiting dandelion..bringing both tan and orange pollen.
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Black locust a couple days ago - man they are sweet smelling
Ragged robin
Tulip popular
"Someday we will look back and realize someone was right...and conveniently forget we were the ones that were wrong."
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Clover in full bloom
Southern Litchfield county
06778 and 06787
Staghorn sumac
Multifora rose - bees are not working it
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Milkweed - bees working it
Some asters but have not seen bees on it
Clethra should be blooming soon.
Central Connecticut - 06479
Joe Pye weed starting to bloom
Southern Litchfield County
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Golden Rod has started!
Japanese Knotweed about to bloom in Plainville, Ct. 06062
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Dutch (lawn) clover. A few dozen blossoms out in my lawn.
Early Dutch Clover and Dandelions are in FULL swing now
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Catalpa still in bloom
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Hi Eugene, hi all!
I want to express my gratitude for the eSchemes software, that is reaching a quite stable status.
However, I am quite disappointed by the fact that development has been painfully slow. eCS badly needs a new face, and eSchemes could be the default scheming engine, but it is still lacking a lot of pieces.
Let me explain:
- Work on the icons is too slow, a lot of icons are still the default ones
- Third-party icons should be encouraged, but designing icons for eSchemes is still too much work. Look at the competing product WPSWizard: it uses Cairo so that you can show icons by superimposing two or more bitmaps with transparency. This makes it easy to draw - for example - application folders by taking a standard folder and superimposing the application's icon. And if you ever change the basic folder look, application folders are automatically upgraded.
- Scroll bars, borders, and other controls are still not customized after years of development
- It is nice to be able to use third-party schemes, but it is still too difficult to develop my own customized scheme. If - for example - I want to change the buttons look, or the titlebar look, there no easy way. By comparison, it was much more easy with eStyler, even if more limited.
So push development!
Use the cash from eSchemes Deluxe and other shareware to enhance eSchemes... it may seem stupid, but a fresh look will greatly enhance the chances that new users come to eComstation.
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In early 2013, Felician University opened the Castle - a magnificent 19th century structure that is truly the focal point of the picturesque Rutherford campus.
Originally known as Iviswold Castle, the building was constructed in 1869 by New York newspaperman and land developer Lloyd W. Tomkins. It was a simple mansard-roofed, two-story stone structure. Tomkins named the home "Hill House" because of its location on one of the highest hills in Rutherford.
In 1887, David Brinkerhoff Ivison, president of the American Book Company, purchased the house and hired architect William Henry Miller to transform it into the castle-like structure it is today, and named it "Iviswold."
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In 1930, the castle was taken over by the Rutherford National Bank, which at the time, was headed by Colonel Fairleigh S. Dickinson.
Eventually, the castle was used as administrative offices for Fairleigh Dickinson University, until the university left Rutherford in 1994 and consolidated on other campuses.
Felician University acquired the castle in 1997 when it purchased the 10.5-acre campus.
The Restoration
In the fall of 2001, a team of engineers, architects and historians descended on Felician University's 19th century castle to begin plans for an estimated multi-million dollar renovation project to restore the 134-year landmark to its former glory. Members of the renovation team worked with original drawings to identify and remove all non-original materials installed during the last 50 years.
Utilizing an international theory of reconstruction, original fabrics were retained, preserved and reused whenever possible. Careful measures were taken to preserve as much of the original structure as possible and to restore the castle to its original beauty and grandeur.
大家赢娱乐A Historic Sites Management planning grant from the New Jersey Historic Trust helped to fund the first stage of the massive renovation project. Subsequent grants from the New Jersey historic trust and the Bergen County Historic Preservation trust helped fund further renovations. The castle was unanimously approved for inclusion on the New Jersey Register of Historic Places in 2004.
Hidden Treasures
大家赢娱乐Behind paneled walls and drop ceilings installed during Fairleigh Dickinson's use of the building from 1942 and 1994, the project team uncovered a myriad of hidden treasures such as domed ceilings, a working dumbwaiter, ebony cornice moldings, wainscoting and original plaster moldings.
One of the most astonishing finds was a wall sculpture depicting a scene resembling 14th-century Florentine artwork found high above what was once a music room.
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The historic structure, renovated to maintain its original richness and beauty, serves as a campus center to meet the needs of the student body, which has more than doubled in the last decade. It will also house the university's chapel and administrative offices of admission, alumni relations and institutional advancement. Its first-floor parlors and meeting rooms will also be available for use by the public.


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Welcome to the UFMG Database Group Home Page.
We are located at the beautiful city of Belo Horizonte, in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Currently, the group conducts extensive research on database related topics such as Conceptual Modeling, Cooperative Interfaces, Database Design, Digital Libraries, Web and Semistructured Data Management, and Web Information Retrieval.
The group mantains a close relationship with the UFMG Laboratory for Treating Information (LATIN) and with other groups in Brazil and outside such as the Database Group at PUC-Rio, the Data Management and Information Retrieval Group at UFAM, the Data Extraction Group at Brigham Young University and the Digital Libraries Research Laboratory at Virginia Tech
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Students who transfer course credits from other accredited institutions to The College of Wooster should be aware of the following policies and procedures.
Course Credit
- Each College of Wooster course unit (1.000) is valued at 4 Semester hours or 6 Quarter
(Transfer credit examples: 3 Semester hour courses transfer to Wooster as .750 credits; 5 Quarter hour courses transfer to Wooster as .833 credits)
- An official transcript is required for all transfer work.
- The grade for each course must be a C or better to be accepted by The College of Wooster.
- The course(s) must be appropriate for The College of Wooster degree requirements.
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- The chair of an individual department determines how transfer credits count toward the fulfillment of The College of Wooster degree requirements.
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Transfer Credit that Is Accepted at The College of Wooster
Credits awarded for the below listed categories are dependent on the scores received by the student and by the subjects included in the Wooster curriculum.
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- The Aride nature reserve, a treasure of the Seychelles with some 73 hectares of colourful vegetation and more than one million birds.
- The bare red earth of Curieuse, a granite island in the Seychelles.
- The coral island of Desroches, an intimate destination home to lush vegetation of coconut palms, takamakas and filaos.
- Anse Source d'Argent, the most famous beach of La Digue, surrounded by large blocks of granite and edged with coconut palms.
- Possibility of observing tortoises on Aldabra and Curieuse.
- Encounters with the locals.
- Possibility of diving (PADI Advanced Open Water Diver or equivalent) with an experienced instructor on board and of snorkelling with your expedition team.
- Staterooms & Suites
- Port of call & excursions
- Formalities
- Scuba diving
- Theme
- Important information
- Pre/Post & Overlands
Staterooms & Suites
Deluxe Stateroom AU$8,390 Available Prestige Deck 4 AU$9,370 Available Prestige Deck 5 AU$9,830 Available Prestige Deck 6 AU$10,310 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$14,350 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 3 AU$14,350 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 4 AU$14,350 Available Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$14,350 Available Prestige Deck 5 Suite AU$19,440 Available Prestige Deck 6 Suite AU$20,390 Available Privilege Suite Deck 6 AU$21,400 Available Privilege Suite Deck 5 AU$21,400 Available Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 6 AU$23,520 Available Grand Deluxe Suite Deck 5 AU$33,230 Not Available Owner's Suite AU$34,900 Available
Featuring innovative and environmentally-friendly equipment, elegantly designed staterooms, spacious suites with large windows, and lounge areas that open onto the outside, this new limited-capacity yacht boasting just 92 staterooms and suites will offer you a truly unique cruising experience.
As the third ship in a new series that remains true to the Ponant spirit, Le Bougainville will embody the unique atmosphere that is the cruise line's hallmark: a subtle blend of refinement, intimacy and comfort.
Aboard this ship that flies the French flag, you will experience the incomparable pleasure of an intimate cruise, with the possibility of exploring an ever-increasing range of destinations in an ethnic-chic ambiance with luxury service.
Experience a luxurious setting where the accent is on authenticity and passion for travel.
Port of call & excursions
Victoria, MahéEmbarkation 13/01/2021 from 16H00 to 17H00 . Departure 13/01/2021 at 22H00 .
Discover Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles and also the largest of the archipelago, home to the capital, Victoria. Mahé has almost 70 beaches of fine sand, framed by the emblematic granite rocks, and whose crystal clear waters are renowned for their rich underwater life. The island is also famous for its splendid mountain panoramas accessible on hikes, such as the Morne Seychellois, which is 905 metres high and overlooks the Indian Ocean. Mahé is also an island full of history where fine colonial properties rub shoulders with Creole houses - and don't forget the marvellous Botanical Gardens in Victoria.
14 January 2021 – Curieuse IslandArrival 14/01/2021. Departure 14/01/2021.
Situated off the coast of Praslin, Curieuse has a distinguishing feature: its red earth. Discovered in 1768 by the French explorer Marc-Joseph Marion du Fresne, it was ravaged by a fire in 1771 and then home to a leper colony of which a few vestiges still remain. Declared a national marine park in 1979, it is home to many underwater species, which can be discovered while scuba diving or snorkelling in the idyllic waters of the Indian Ocean. But above all, Curieuse is renowned for the hundreds of Aldabra giant tortoises that live there. It is highly likely that you will get the chance to meet these fascinating reptiles. Along with Praslin, it is also the only island on which the sea coconut grows wild.
15 January 2021 – Praslin IslandArrival 15/01/2021. Departure 15/01/2021.
Situated some forty kilometres away from Victoria, Praslin is the second largest island in the Seychelles. Its idyllic beaches where granite rocks nestle in immaculate sand correspond perfectly to how we imagine the Seychelles to be. They invite visitors to dive into the turquoise waters, which are ideal for snorkelling. In the centre of the island, hidden in the heart of a stunning tropical rainforest, lies the Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In this veritable plant sanctuary, several endemic species of palm trees can be observed, as well as the famous sea coconut, which can weigh up to 20 kg and is sometimes called "coco fesse" because its shape calls to mind a pair of buttocks.
15 January 2021 – Aride IslandArrival 15/01/2021. Departure 15/01/2021.
Aride is an island in the Seychelles situated a few kilometres north-west of Praslin. Listed as a nature reserve, this pearl of the Indian Ocean will seduce you with the beauty of its landscapes of wild cliffs and fine-sand beaches. Protected from human impact and sometimes called "bird capital", it is home to several endemic plants as well as exceptional wildlife. Most notably, it is the refuge of an impressive number of seabirds (Seychelles magpie-robins, terns, noddies, and more), and reptiles, such as Wright's skinks, which can be found in the island's wooded areas. Sea turtles can also be observed on the island's beaches.
16 January 2021 – Poivre IslandArrival 16/01/2021. Departure 16/01/2021.
At some 200 km south-west of Mahé, discover Poivre Atoll, a small paradise that is part of the Amirantes archipelago, in the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. Consisting of two coral islands, Poivre Island and Ile du Sud, separated by a small lagoon, it owes its name to Pierre Poivre, the Mauritius intendant who introduced spices to the Seychelles in the late 18th century. Once used for coconut plantations, Poivre Island is now focused on tourism. Visitors come here for scuba diving or big-game fishing in waters that are particularly rich and clean, where the marine life includes sea turtles.
17 January 2021 – Alphonse IslandArrival 17/01/2021. Departure 17/01/2021.
Alphonse Island is located off the Seychelles archipelago. Discovered in 1730 by the Knight Alphonse de Pontevez, this island, specialised in coconut processing in the past, is now a veritable natural reserve, home to different species of marine mammals, sea turtles and many birds. Alphonse Island is also renowned for its rich underwater life and coral, among the best preserved in the Indian Ocean. A marvellous spectacle that can be admired with just a mask!
18 January 2021 – At seaArrival 18/01/2021. Departure 18/01/2021.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
19 January 2021▸20 January 2021 – Aldabra AtollArrival 19/01/2021. Departure 20/01/2021.
Located in the very heart of this faraway archipelago, the Aldabra Atoll is considered to be one of the last virtually untouched sanctuaries on earth, where a large population of sea turtles has found refuge. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this vast tract of land is formed by 4 small coral reef islands separated by narrow passes and containing an emerald-water lagoon lined with mangrove and fine-sand beaches. As your ship slowly nears the clear, reflective waters along its shoreline, do not miss your chance to discover this natural wonder, which is considered to be the largest atoll in the world and once fired the imagination of many an explorer.
21 January 2021 – Astove IslandArrival 21/01/2021. Departure 21/01/2021.
Closer to Madagascar than to Victoria, Astove is the southernmost island in the Seychelles. It is part of the Aldabra group, in the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. Now uninhabited, this coral island covered in coconut trees was once home to the employees that worked on the coconut plantations. Renowned for the richness of its seabeds, Astove Atoll is now a top destination for fishing enthusiasts. It also attracts experienced divers, who visit the atoll to explore the "Astove Wall", where the sea floor drops to a depth of about 40 metres. The wall is covered in coral and many fish and green sea turtles can be found there.
22 January 2021 – At seaArrival 22/01/2021. Departure 22/01/2021.
During your day at sea, make the most of the many services and activities on board. Treat yourself to a moment of relaxation in the spa or stay in shape in the fitness centre. Depending on the season, let yourself be tempted by the swimming pool or a spot of sunbathing. This day without a port of call will also be an opportunity to enjoy the conferences or shows proposed on board, to do some shopping in the boutique or to meet the PONANT photographers in their dedicated space. As for lovers of the open sea, they will be able to visit the ship's upper deck to admire the spectacle of the waves and perhaps be lucky enough to observe marine species. A truly enchanted interlude, combining comfort, rest and entertainment.
23 January 2021 – Desroches IslandArrival 23/01/2021. Departure 23/01/2021.
Coconut trees, she-oak, white-sand beaches, warm and clear waters: everything here is conducive to daydreaming and relaxation in an intimate setting where the blue sky completes the picture postcard. You are on Desroches Island, the largest in the Amirantes group in the Outer Islands of the Seychelles. This 6-km long coral atoll covered in lush vegetation is surrounded by spectacular seabeds where encounters with sharks and manta rays are not uncommon. On the beach, you may be lucky enough to observe sea turtles, there to lay their eggs. In the island's north, a lighthouse that is still in operation stands guard, and the small village is home to a chapel and a cemetery.
24 January 2021 – La Digue IslandArrival 24/01/2021. Departure 24/01/2021.
La Digue Island is a veritable concentration of all the beauty of the Seychelles. Located 6 km south-east of Praslin, this small piece of land that looks like paradise is the third-largest island in the Seychelles, despite its modest size (5 km by 3 km)! Turquoise waters just asking you to swim in them, lush vegetation sheltering giant tortoises, beaches of fine sand fringed with coconut trees and surrounded with those emblematic large granite rocks with their pink highlights like at the famous Anse Source d'Argent: the perfect picture postcard… Authentic and preserved, the island follows a peaceful rhythm, with the only means of transport along its little roads being bikes or traditional oxcarts.
Victoria, MahéDisembarkation 25/01/2021 at 07H00 .
Discover Mahé, the main island of the Seychelles and also the largest of the archipelago, home to the capital, Victoria. Mahé has almost 70 beaches of fine sand, framed by the emblematic granite rocks, and whose crystal clear waters are renowned for their rich underwater life. The island is also famous for its splendid mountain panoramas accessible on hikes, such as the Morne Seychellois, which is 905 metres high and overlooks the Indian Ocean. Mahé is also an island full of history where fine colonial properties rub shoulders with Creole houses - and don't forget the marvellous Botanical Gardens in Victoria.
Warning about the use of drones: the use of drones aboard PONANT ships, whether they are sailing at sea, at a port of call or anchored, is strictly forbidden. The use of drones on land in the Arctic and Antarctic regions is also strictly forbidden by international polar regulations. In other regions, it may be possible to use drones on land if permission has been obtained from the relevant authorities of each country and each region travelled through, as well as a pilot's licence that should be obtained from your home country. Passengers are responsible for obtaining these permits; they should be able to present them at all times. Passengers who do not obtain these authorisations expose themselves to the risk of legal proceedings.
Passport valid for at least six (6) months beyond the completion of your trip. Passport must contain at least two completely clear, blank, unused visa pages for each visa required, not including any amendment pages. Visa pages with stains or ink from other pages in the passport are not usable. Guests who deviate from the scheduled embarkation or disembarkation port should research the foreign entry requirements for the port country. Due to government regulations, regrettably, Ponant will have to deny boarding to any guest who fails to obtain the appropriate travel documentation for this trip.
The information below is current but subject to change at any time without advance notice from government authorities. Please consult your respective government agencies for visa and health information.
In order to participate in diving sessions, guests must have with them a medical certificate less than 1 year old and their up to date dive book.
Scuba diving
Scuba diving
Fauna and flora of the Indian Ocean
The fauna of the Indian Ocean is very varied. During the various dives, divers can observe various species of benthic fauna such as napoleon fish, oriental sweetlips, blackspotted sweetlips, batfish and pelagic fauna such as manta rays, gray reef sharks, dolphin fish,rainbow runner as well as endemic wildlife such as different soft corals.
Supervision of the dives
Your dives will be led by your PONANT instructor. He will take care of your safety and that all goes smoothly. On some diving sites, as in natural reserves or if the local regulations require it, a local guide will escort the diving.
Level required for scuba diving on this cruise
The minimum level required for scuba diving on this cruise is 2 stars CMAS or the PADI Advanced Open Water Diver (or equivalent). The certification card, the diving log book and a recent medical certificate (less than 12 months) must be presented at the beginning of the cruise to our main diving instructor.
Process of the dives (certified divers)
The instructor can dive with 4 certified divers at a time. The instructor reserves the right to check divers' ability for maximum safety. As we will dive in remote places, the dives will be done without decompression stop. A safety stop of 3 minutes at 5 metres will be mandatory. The depth that can be reached will depend on the certification of the divers:
- For those with PADI Advanced Open Water Diver certificate (or equivalent), the maximum depth can be up to 25 metres.
- If two PADI Advanced Open Water Divers (or equivalent) wish to dive together independently, they must have a briefing first. They must have dive computers and are allowed to go to a maximum depth of 20 metres.
Duration of the dives
The diving activity lasts from 2 to 3 hours, which includes the journey to the diving site and the diving. This duration may vary according to the site, the level of divers, weather conditions and the number of participants. For experienced divers, the duration of dives varies between 35 and 60 minutes depending on the site, the diver's experience and consumption.
Supplied equipment
- Diving wetsuit
- Stabilising jacket
- Fins, mask and snorkel
- Regulator with octopus and pressure gauge
- Diving computer (for divers mastering their use)
Scuba diving activities on this cruise
SEYCHELLES – Curieuse Island
SEYCHELLES – Praslin Island
SEYCHELLES – Aride Island
SEYCHELLES – Poivre Island
SEYCHELLES – Alphonse Island
SEYCHELLES – Aldabra Atoll
SEYCHELLES – Aldabra Atoll
SEYCHELLES – Astove Island
SEYCHELLES – Desroches Island
SEYCHELLES – La Digue Island
SEYCHELLES – Victoria, Mahé
These sites are indicative. The proposed diving excursions may be changed depending on weather and safety conditions and the number of divers.
Price per person
- Dives:
- Exploration (1 dive): €80
- Excellence Package (3 dives): €225
- Passion Package (6 dives): €420
- Master Package (10 dives): €650
Tropical Expedition
Discover the unique concept of PONANT tropical expedition cruises: explore the world's extreme regions while enjoying luxurious comfort and service.
A luxury expedition voyage
Choosing a PONANT expedition cruise means choosing a state of mind: the alliance of elegance and authenticity, of exploration and comfort, of adventure and refinement… The comfort of your ship and your stateroom, personalised and attentive service, refined gastronomy: a very special atmosphere that we take great care to maintain. In the heart of the archipelagos of Oceania or the atolls of the Indian Ocean, along the wild coastlines of Central America or Australia, our luxurious services will ensure that your expedition cruise is an unforgettable experience.
PONANT, expedition cruise specialists
With almost 20 years of experience in the extreme regions, PONANT, the world's number 1 polar cruise company, is also a real specialist in the planet's most remote tropical regions. Our latest-generation fleet has the most modern technology to guarantee both your safety and respect for the regions visited. The size of our ships means we can get as close as possible to areas that are difficult to reach, offering a privileged access to preserved sites. Our flexibility enables us to adapt to the surprises inherent to these expedition itineraries.
Professional expedition teams, varied activities
After scouting missions in the field, our Expedition Leaders and their teams of naturalist guides design exceptional itineraries in the tropical regions. During the cruise, they organise daily outings and shore visits in Zodiac® dinghies so as to get as close to nature as possible. They can reserve local means of transport (dugout canoes, bush taxis, local buses, etc.) in order to reach essential sites for hiking (volcanoes, nature reserves, etc.) or for visiting isolated villages. Indeed, the close relationships that our teams have been able to build with the local communities will enable you to share the life and ancestral customs of these peoples for a few hours. On the cruises that permit this activity, the naturalist guides also supervise snorkelling tours to discover the submarine fauna. On board, the naturalist guides will share their knowledge during various conferences on fauna, the history of the great explorations, geology and climatology…
Important information
Expedition programmes include activities such as Zodiac® outings and landings (sometimes with "wet landings"), moderate walks to more active hikes, all accompanied by your expedition team of naturalist guides.
Ports of call, visited sites, outings and landings will depend on weather conditions, winds and the state of the sea. These can force a change of plans at any time. The Captain and the Expedition Leader may at any time cancel or stop any activity, or even modify the itinerary. The final itinerary will be confirmed by the Captain, who will take into account the touristic quality of the sites and above all, the safety of the passengers. His decision will be based on advice from experts and authorities.
Travelling to isolated regions is an exhilarating experience. In remote areas, please remember that you are far from modern hospitals with full medical facilities, thus evacuation is extremely expensive. Without adequate medical coverage, all expenses will have to be immediately paid with your personal funds. We urge you to subscribe to full coverage insurance, choose your insurance company very carefully, be extremely vigilant and ensure your insurance is fully comprehensive, especially if you are insured by your credit card. PONANT offers an insurance contract with extensive guarantees, please contact us for more information.
Clothing tips:
- Cotton comfortable and light-weight shorts/bermuda shorts
- Light weight long trousers
- Long-sleeved breathable SPF50+ shirts
- Cotton short sleeved T-shirt
- Aquatic UV long-sleeved T-shirt for sun protection during snorkeling or swimming
- Aquatic non-slip sandals
- Windproof, waterproof and breathable outer layer
- Broad brimmed anti-UV hat with strap and veil to protect the neck
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Highly protective sunglasses.
- Sunscreen and after-sun with high SPF index & insect repellent
- Binoculars (strongly recommended for wildlife viewing).
- Small waterproof backpack (to protect your camera from water).
- Camelbak (backpack with water pockets)
- Walking poles (highly recommended).
Please note:
During your visits to some local communities, all guests will be required to dress respectfully. Ladies must have their shoulders and thighs covered. Gentlemen should have their shoulders covered also.
Do not hesitate to visit the online PONANT store which offers a selection of equipment and accessories adapted to our destinations, at the following address: https://boutique.ponant.com
Benefits of the PONANT store:
- Advice on equipment from our experts to help you prepare for your polar expedition
- A wide range of technical equipment for polar expeditions, approved by our experts
- Two delivery options: delivery to your home or directly to your cabin on board the ship
- Duty Free shopping for cabin delivered items
Pre/Post & Overlands
Before your cruise
After your cruise
** Prices per person, based on double occupancy
Attention: the prices listed at the time of your reservation can be different from those listed in the brochure. These prices can evolve based on availability and the real time rates of the airline companies selected.
Travellers are advised to check all the information with the authorities concerned prior to the departure date. Ponant advises Travellers to consult the country factsheets relating to the chosen destinations. Ponant specifically draws Travellers' attention to the fact that the information provided may change up until the departure date, and they are advised to consult that information up until the time of departure. CDP invites Travellers to adjust their behavior to the visited country, to exercise vigilance and to avoid carrying valuable objects during their travel.
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