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Tanjung Benoa presents a wide variety of dining options, from luxury five-star venues of international chain hotels that dot the peninsula, to the vast array of standalone restaurants and bars lining the main Jalan Pratama road. The coast might well be known as the island's go-to area for water sports action, but the dining scene here is also a thriving one, which makes this once sleepy fishing village one of the major dining destination in Bali.
Embark on a culinary journey while at the peninsula, from upscale and sophisticated restaurants such as the Chedi Sakala and the All Spice at the Royal Santrian, to the fun and laidback bars that offer a great selection of local and Western fare. These excellent choices also include some unique spots to experience great local cuisine. These 10 best restaurants in Tanjung Benoa invite you to enjoy scrumptious feasts after your exciting day out on the coast.
- Bali Hai Sunset Dinner Cruise
- Bathe & Breakfast with the Elephants
- Royal Mengwi Temple, Monkey Forest & Tanah Lot Excursion
- Quad or Buggy Driving Adventure & Tubing Excursion
- Romantic Aristocat Evening Cruise with 5-Course Dinner
- Bali White Water Rafting at Telaga Waja River
- Fast-Track Waterbom Bali Admission
- Lembongan Island Leisure Day Trip
- Private East Coast Tour
- Highlights Of Bali Full-Day Tour
As one of Tanjung Benoa's premier dining venues, Sakala Bali, part of the The Sakala Resort Bali, features luxurious settings throughout its part-restaurant, part-lounge venue that covers 3,000sqm of pristine beachfront. It is hard to miss near the northern end of Jalan Pratama, with its impressive design of two Balinese-inspired towers. Step inside, and you will find a large pool surrounded by parasol-shaded sun decks, and a sunken bar in the middle. Sakala Bali serves premium dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and fresh seafood, prepared by a culinary team led by French-Canadian Chef Frédéric Boulay. His specialities include 'Foie Gras in 7 ways', a 'Seafood Experience' and 'The Chocolate Decadence' which offers guests seven different ways of eating chocolate. It is also the only restaurant in Bali serving kangaroo meat that is juicy and tender, with the chef's signature wild kangaroo tenderloin with roasted pear, butternut purée, green beans and mashed potato croquette, Balinese pepper sauce with red berries, rosemary and foie gras. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Lunch 12:00 - 17:00, Dinner 18:00 - 23:00
- Location: Jl. Pratama 88, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, Bali,
- Tel: +62 (0)361 774 499
The All Spice Restaurant at the Royal Santrian in Tanjung Benoa is a fine dining affair, set on the beachfront of the resort and right beside the unique raised swimming pool. The menu brings together cuisine from East and West, such as renditions of Japanese, Thai, and Western cuisine. Diners enjoy indoor and alfresco options, and it is open for lunch and dinner with an adjoining beachfront teppanyaki and sushi bar available for bites any time of the day. The restaurant kitchen is helmed by two chefs; the five-star Western dishes, prepared by Chef Wayan Sirda, include pastas and sandwiches, as well as seafood steaks, stroganoff, curry and grills, whilst Chef Budiyono extends his years of expertise in Japanese cuisine to All Spice's Teppanyaki grill and sushi selections. Must-tries include a seaweed salad that comes with iceberg lettuce, salmon, baby octopus and salmon roe, and served with yuzu dressing, as well as a grilled lobster with mornay sauce and whole French mustard. Read More...
- Opening Hours: Lunch 11:00 - 15:00, Dinner 18:30 - 22:30
- Location: The Royal Santrian, Jl. Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Bali
- Tel: +62 (0)361 778 181
Eight Degrees South is one of the main restaurants at the Conrad Bali Resort, which offers a beachside dining experience with al-fresco settings and ocean views. The setup is stylish and elegant, with pavilions right on the shore, but the seaside atmosphere is casual and laidback. Serving lunch and dinner, Eight Degrees South presents healthy yet creative dishes, using fresh organic, locally-sourced meats, seafood, vegetables and spices. The menu features a must-try 'Earth & Sea' section comprising pan-roasted salmon with cauliflower puree, shimeji mushrooms, carrot and lemon garlic dressing, as well as a braised oxtail with Balinese spices, 'sambal matah potato', seasonal local veggies and 'beef balado' ragout style for only IDR 183,000. There's also a wide range of pizzas and pastas, and heavenly desserts such as the mangosteen chamomile panna cotta with frangipani mint jelly and coconut jack fruit ice cream. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 11:00-22:30
- Location: Jalan Pratama 168, Tanjung Benoa
- Tel: +62 (0)361 778 788
Paon Doeloe Restaurant and Beachclub offers a great getaway for the whole family, located midway along the Tanjung Benoa peninsula. The beach club is part of the Taman Bhagawan multipurpose beachside events complex, and features a dining scene with a great combination of poolside lawns, sea views and breezes, as well as an excellent selection of international and local dishes. Meaning 'Kitchen' in Balinese, Paon features a beachfront lawn with open sea views and a 7x22m pool surrounded by wooden sundecks. On the coast is a small open pavilion with rocking chairs, simply the best place to be with a cocktail in hand. The food here includes seasonal delicacies and its menu lets you explore the diversity of flavours from around the archipelago. Try the succulent grilled barbecued pork ribs served with baby green beans, or go for the ayam betutu (Bali's famous juicy, slow-cooked chicken) served with steaming white rice and authentic Balinese fresh shallot sambal. Wash them down with refreshing blends such as strawberry honey cooler that suits the tropical seaside atmosphere. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 21:00
- Location: Jl. Pratama No.70, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua
- Tel: +62(0)361) 776 555
The Tao Bali Restaurant
Tao Restaurant offers one of the best dining experiences in Bali for lovers of authentic Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine. Stylish interiors with subtle lighting and elegant Asian décor, together with poolside alfresco seating options combine with flavoursome dishes from Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia, and China. Thai specials to try include thod man kung, deep-fried minced prawn cake served with sweet and spicy chilli sauce, and tom yam goong, fresh king river prawns in lemongrass broth with kaffir leaves, mushroom and chilli. As common with Southeast Asian dining, you don't have set courses here and the meal is largely built around rice and all dishes are designed for sharing. Open for lunch and dinner, Tao is good for families all-day, while dinner time is best for romantic moods, with floating candles lit on the pool.
- Opening Hours: 10:00-23:00
- Location: Jl. Pratama 96 Tanjung Benoa
- Tel: +62 (0)361 772 902
Bumbu Bali, a pioneering Balinese cooking school in Tanjung Benoa, specialises in Balinese cuisine and has two separate branches in Tanjung Benoa. If you're not participating in the very insightful traditional morning market tours and cooking classes, you may treat yourself to the restaurant where you can enjoy favourite Balinese delicacies such as slow-roasted chicken and duck in banana leaves, otherwise known as 'betutu', together with succulent grilled seafood. Wide range of satays, banana stem soups, green papaya salads, and a large selection of vegetarian dishes are ready for your order for a totally unique and exotic dining experience. Balinese cakes and desserts include black rice pudding and the wealth of fresh tropical fruits. There are also wonderful risjtaffels feast packages to enjoy with friends or family. Cultural performances are thrown in on Wednesdays and Fridays from 20:00. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
- Location: Jalan Pratama, Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua
- Tel: +62 (0)361 771 256
Atlichnaya Bar and Spa
Atlichnaya Bar and Spa is both a dining destination and a go-to place for great spa treatments. The former earns it good reputation in the dining scene along the Tanjung Benoa main route, owing to its fine selections of light bites and local and Western cuisine. Also a winner is its bar, serving refreshing cocktails and mocktails. Cheeseburgers and sandwiches are served with French fries and tomato ketchup and start from a mere IDR 24,000. Great local dishes to try include the Balinese 'ayam pelalah', shredded chicken with chilli and lime, served with rice, and a spiced version called 'ayam kalas' spiced chicken with coconut milk served with rice for only IDR 49,000.
- Opening Hours: 11:00-23:00
- Location: Jalan Pratama 88, Tanjung Benoa
- Tel: +62 (0)813 3818 9675
Casanova Bali Restaurant & Bar
Casanova presents casual dining on Jalan Pratama, great for families looking for a place to enjoy special seafood dishes and various local Balinese cuisines. It features alfresco setups on the roadside, and during dinner time has the trees lit up nicely creating a soothing dining ambiance. The waiting staffs deliver friendly services, and the food presentations are good. The menu offers a wide range of cuisines, from Indonesian, Italian and even Indian. Must-tries include the 'Surf and Turf', a tender and tasty beef medallion topped with prawns and served with potatoes and veggies. For a local Indonesian favourite, go for the world-famous beef rendang, or caramelised curry.
- Opening Hours: 14:30-23:30
- Location: Jalan Pratama no 87, Tanjung Benoa
- Tel: +62 (0)361 773 902
Coco Bistro
Coco Bistro is one of the longstanding restaurants to serve Tanjung Benoa's Jalan Pratama strip, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 2005. Step inside to find a cosy setting and the menu presents a varied selection, from tasty Balinese dishes to Italian pastas. Transfer services are a great bonus if you're staying at one of the hotels in the Tanjung Benoa or Nusa Dua area, while those staying at the Grand Aston need only cross the road. Live bands are a regular feature playing for dinners, as well as Balinese dancers performing with eloquent moves and in vibrant costumes every Thursday and Saturday evening. Relish in the great seafood grills prepared 'a la Jimbaran' or the Singaporean chilli crabs.
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00
- Location: Jalan Pratama no. 85, Tanjung Benoa
- Tel: +62 (0)361 773 902
Whacko Beach Club presents all-day dining and chill-outs in the water sport-filled northern coast of Tanjung Benoa. An indoor dining hall and lounge area provides views to the exciting action on the waves, while alfresco options overlook a large blue tiled lap pool with a swim-up bar serving signature cocktails, shaded loungers and draped cabanas on the sand. An eclectic menu presents a wealth of Western delights, from pizzas, pastas and grills, to tempting local selections presented with a twist. Here, you can discover some authentic local tastes, such as traditional grilled seafood prepared with local sauces and dips, Balinese crispy duck, and the famous Indonesian beef rendang. Outside, wide parasol-shaded daybeds border the lap pool. At sundown, Live DJs at their turntables play chill-out tunes from afternoon to midnight every weekday. Weekends feature live entertainment from bands playing top 40 tunes to traditional and contemporary dances. Read More...
- Opening Hours: 10:00 – 23:00
- Location: Jalan Pratama no. 85, Tanjung Benoa
- Tel: +62 (0)361 773 902


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I get asked quite often what I eat, and even though this post it's named "contortion diet", there is not really a diet specific for contortion, what there is instead is an approach to healthy, nourished, hydrated, functional body, that can heal and recover efficiently, minimize negative aspects of aging (free radicals, loss of skin elasticity, loss of collagen etc) and have a strong immune system (less days spent being sick). I'd been experimenting with food and nutrition since I was 16, if my early goal was just to "look good" (which in my head meant different things at different stages of my life), through the years it became a consequence more than a priority, I discovered being strong and healthy was WAY more important than having a low body fat (and for low I meant an unhealthy 10-13%). I could train harder and better if my nutrition supported the goal of being healthy, if I didn't cut carbs, fats and all sort of nutrients from my diet, I could spend my time, energy and focus on what I loved to do, without struggling with hunger and feeling deprived, moody and weak. So essentially, you need to eat a VARIETY of foods, that comes from SIMPLE, CLEAN sources, with MINIMUM amount of ingredients. If you are not gluten intolerant, you can have wheat (whole wheat better). Wheat is not bad for you, just retains more extracellular water than other foods and so the puffy and bloated feeling. Also too much wheat and carbs can cause weight gain, so watch your portions. If you're not vegan or vegetarian, you can have animal products, but keep in mind dairy can be heavy on digestion (not everyone tolerates well lactose), as well as fatty red meat (like hamburger, seems like red meat takes a while to be digested). Those are my personal guidelines (without going into too much details). Now some examples of what are my favorite sources of nutrients:
- VEGETABLES: a great source of fibrous carbs, I have a preference for dark green, green, purple colors (spinach, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage etc.), better if ORGANIC.
- FRUIT: since high in fructose (=sugar) I don't eat much of it, but occasionally bananas and green apples.
- BROWN RICE, POTATOES, OATS, whole wheat BREAD, RICECAKES: complex carbs which a moderate glycemic index.
- EGG WHITES, CHICKEN BREAST, TURKEY BREAST: low fat animal protein, better if ORGANIC.
- FISH, ESPECIALLY WILD SALMON, TUNA, SEA BASS: fatty fish tastes best and contains the precious Omega 3's (anti inflammatory, antioxidant properties: did you know salmon, trout and shrimps also contain astaxanthin, one of the strongest antioxidant in the world?)
- NUT BUTTERS, AVOCADO, OLIVE OIL: my favorite sources of healthy, unsaturated fats. I use coconut oil for baking.
- WATER, NO DIET SODAS, GREEN TEA, COFFEE (1/DAY): what I drink daily.
- ALMOND MILK: (my favorite brand is Califia): use it for smoothies and to make my oatmeal :)
- SUPPLEMENTS: My favorites for joint health are GLC 2000, Collagen by Youth Theory, or Joint Vibrance and a multivitamin
- NO ARTIFICIAL CHEMICALS ( I use Stevia as sweetener or honey)
I always combine my meals this way: protein + complex and/or fibrous carbs and fat. A balanced meal each time (I don't really measure portions, but I try to have about 4 meals a day, never stuffing myself).
Nothing processed, fried or elaborate (don't eat what you can't tell is in it, like elaborated sauces, frozen meals with tons of ingredients you can't even spell).
Read ingredients not labels!! Labels are misleading, ingredients cannot lie. Also the concentrations of ingredients goes from first one listed (the most amount) to last one (less amount).
As far as cheats, I do plenty :D My choices are PIZZA, dark chocolate, oatmeal raisin cookies, and I love whatever contains peanut butter! Again I don't overdo it, I learned that a few pieces is all I really need, instead of a whole box.
As long as your diet is 80-90% clean, you'll have good health. The cheats might not be good for your body, but they keep your mind healthy ;)
Lastly, remember the importance of water, a flexible body needs to stay hydrated, so aim for half gallon to a gallon a day (I still can't do a gallon :-O)

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The 5010 is a poppy and fun trail bike - shorter travel than the Bronson, it's arguably better suited to most UK trail rider's needs.
We have a Large demo 5010, it's the Carbon C S Reserve+ kit version. It has the larger rims and 2.6" tyres - but we can swap a standard set on from our demo Bronson if you'd prefer that.
The build spec is below but for more info have a look at the product page or drop us an email.
Demo rides are £40, which is refundable against a bike or frame purchase. Please call, email or pop into the shop to book!
2019 Santa Cruz 5010 Carbon C S Reserve Kit
Frame - Santa Cruz 5010, Carbon C
Forks - Fox 34 Float Performance, 130mm
Rear Derailleur - Sram GX Eagle 12 speed
Shifters - Sram GX Eagle 12 speed
Chainset - Sram Stylo 7K DUB, 32t
Bottom Bracket - Sram DUB
Chain - Sram GX Eagle
Cassette - Sram XG1275 12 speed, 10-50t
Headset - Cane Creek 40 series
Stem - Race Face Aeffect R
Handlebars - Race Face Ride
Front Brake - Sram Guide R
Rear Brake - Sram Guide R
Brake Levers - Sram Guide R
Rims - Santa Cruz Reserve Carbon 37mm
Front Hub - DT Swiss 370
Rear Hub - DT Swiss 370
Spokes - DT Swiss Competition
Front - Maxxis Minion DHF 27.5 x 2.6", EXO TR
Rear - Maxxis Rekon 27.5 x 2.6", EXO TR
Saddle - WTB Silverado Comp
Seatpost - Rock Shox Reverb Stealth 1x
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11:52am PT by Tim Goodman
Critic's Notebook: Amazon Studios Is Not a Reclamation Project
You want to know about a really great job opportunity — and one that any number of people should be coveting?
Head of Amazon Studios. Some (re)assembly required.
Yep, that was the job Roy Price just resigned from after The Hollywood Reporter wrote about a sexual harassment claim against him (and followed up with more disturbing allegations, which detailed a toxic work situation).
Price's exploits certainly damaged Amazon Studios' reputation, and their being in business with The Weinstein Co. didn't help, particularly when a $160 million series from David O. Russell and featuring Robert De Niro and Julianne Moore was dropped after Amazon had, according to the THR story from Kim Masters and Lesley Goldberg, already sunk $40 million into it.
There's a definite stench factor in play here. Even beyond stories of sexual harassment, there have long been complaints about Amazon Studios' management style, from bad judgment to favoritism to writer and producer David E. Kelly telling The Wall Street Journal that it's "a bit of a gong show" over there and "they are in way over their heads."
It would be a bit stunning — and tone deaf — if Amazon Studios didn't fairly quickly name a female executive from an endless supply of exceptional candidates to smoke out the bad vibes and get things moving in a positive direction. (The company already has a qualified candidate in former Fox International Channels executive Sharon Tal Yguado, whom it hired in January to oversee "event series development," which is basically a fancy name for "the team tasked with finding the next Game of Thrones before Jeff Bezos loses all of his patience.")
Tal Yguado is a strong contender, but there are numerous highly qualified women who could take over Amazon Studios, restore its reputation and lead it to success (and even if Tal Yguado did take over for Price, adding more female executives guiding series development couldn't hurt).
And here's the thing — Amazon Studios is in a great position and doing better than it has been given credit for.
Almost every story about the streaming service, including those appearing in THR, paint a picture of programming failure, particularly in light of the fact that Amazon Studios is a) not Netflix, b) wasn't the first streamer to win a best drama Emmy, because Hulu just did that for The Handmaid's Tale, and C) the streaming service just dumped two expensive flops in Z: The Beginning of Everything and The Last Tycoon, right about the same time that Bezos said Amazon really needed to focus on getting the next Game of Thrones.
Look, all the cool kids in this town are pivoting to "find the next Game of Thrones." But saying you want a show like that is only several solar systems removed from actually having one.
That said, being the head of Amazon Studios is a great job. The future looks very bright. What the streaming service has been unable to do, mainly, is get out of its own way. In the summer of 2016 I wrote about complaints creators had with being able to find their shows in the Amazon Prime Video world — it was as if every show other than Transparent was no different than some widget from the main site that could be shipped to you in two days. But that's been fixed for the most part — the user experience looks slightly improved, and Amazon Studios is no longer shy about its originals.
The question it faces now is what it wants to be. Netflix is in the volume business. HBO and FX are in the prestige business. Hulu is a combination of shows you missed last night and ambitious originals. Amazon? Well, in fairness to Price and the team that's currently in place, the headlines that were generated about Bezos wanting big hits like Thrones that could play internationally came from an interview Price himself gave to Variety at the beginning of September. Which means that on the programming side, Price and company were essentially following different orders up until then. Or he was making his own decisions and Amazon was living with them until two boring and not very good F. Scott Fitzgerald dramas drove Bezos insane.
Before that, Amazon was, not unlike Netflix, all over the map, creatively. The difference is that Amazon couldn't keep up in the volume game (Netflix not only outspent it but had a head start), and some of the pellets in Netflix's shotgun blast approach hit the target.
But look at what Amazon did: After starting with Betas and Alpha House (the latter was good enough to get noticed) in 2013, the streamer took a big creative jump the next year. In 2014, Transparent was a game-changer and awards magnet. Amazon took a bold chance with that and truly nurtured it. Mozart in the Jungle was (and remains) a fun, binge-worthy series that won a Golden Globe. I would watch that over lots of series elsewhere in TV Land.
In 2015, Bosch launched and has been a fan favorite and solid offering ever since (you need shows like that in the mix — doing strong work inside familiar genres). The Man in the High Castle was also considered a successful push into ambitious creative territory, the kind of risk HBO would take. On the comedy side, you have the tragically underappreciated (and yep, everybody has a few of those) Red Oaks. I loved that show. It starts its third and final season Friday and, like a lot of excellent content in this Peak TV era, will be there for you to discover some day.
The drama Hand of God, in 2015, was the first real creative misstep.
Things got a bit more complicated, and certainly weirder, in 2016 as Amazon's decision-making at the top started being called into question (technically, that started earlier, but let's stick to the timeline here).
Mad Dogs didn't work, and there was creator tension. Goliath worked, but there was also creator tension (which bled into 2017). The Brit series The Collection was essentially ignored (and is now popping up on PBS' Masterpiece.). Good Girls Revolt didn't work and — noticing a theme here — there was more creator tension. (In the wake of Price's ouster there have been reports of his disdain for the female-centric Good Girls Revolt, and that could certainly be true, but it's an entirely different topic from the fact the series just wasn't very compelling.)
On the comedy side in 2016, Amazon launched Tig Notaro's One Mississippi (which recently began its second season and upped its Metacritic rating, meaning more positive reviews raised its profile) and then Woody Allen's expensive flop Crises in Six Scenes (which cost a reported $80 million).
One Mississippi won't ever be mass appeal but it's definitely in line with prestige stuff that FX and HBO are trying. Take away the end result of Crisis in Six Scenes (which was legitimately leaden), and focus instead on the headline-generating move of getting Allen to make his first TV series, and it's hard to imagine others, if they had the money, not doing the same thing (many tried). That is to say, whatever Bezos wants now in the form of enormously splashy and high-quality international hits (easy as that sounds), Amazon was previously out there taking big swings in the creative community.
This year was better than 2016, qualitatively, but also a mixed bag. On the drama side, Sneaky Pete and Patriot didn't make a lot of noise but were both surprisingly excellent (hit the links to find my two positive reviews): a combination of accessible and ambitious, and both extremely entertaining. I would be disappointed to see either go. They deserve a wider audience and a chance to grow, which they hopefully will get as both were renewed for a second season, but management change brings lots of flux.
Obviously we know that two other dramas in 2017, Z: The Beginning of Everything and The Last Tycoon, are now the narrative straw that broke Bezos' back, but on the comedy side I Love Dick failed to generate much buzz as well, and neither did the much better (and weirder) concept series Comrade Detective (in the streaming world there's always the hope that people will circle back and find a show, but lots of stuff just winds up lost under a pile).
The lone bright spot on the comedy side in 2017 was The Tick, a feel-good dose of wackiness that went over well with critics (as my linked review attests) and could be a nice build-out for Amazon going forward.
On the unscripted side, Amazon has The Grand Tour, the new name for the former Top Gear, which is one of the all-time greats in the unscripted world. It also got a lot of acclaim for The New Yorker Presents, and separately features a robust lineup of children's programming.
Now, is there a Game of Thrones in there? Of course not. That's true of every content provider except HBO. But whoever takes over Amazon Studios has a nice collection of shows going forward — series that are better than a lot of Amazon's top-tier competitors have in their rotation. It's clear that along with Price's disastrous sexual harassment cloud and some dubious missteps with series creators, there is much that needs fixing at Amazon, but it's also true that the streamer was and is producing a slate of shows to be proud of, belying the currently popular narrative.
A lot of success in television is luck. HBO had to reshoot the Game of Thrones pilot and stuck with the sprawling, unproven drama. It had to shut down Westworld to get it right. AMC picked up and developed Breaking Bad after FX had it and passed on it. The cultural and political timing of The Handmaid's Tale undoubtedly helped Hulu win an Emmy. A number of Netflix's most acclaimed or popular series (from Making a Murderer to Stranger Things) were instances where the streamer didn't really know what it had. Again — luck. The sheer volume of Netflix's strategy — and yes, a pretty good eye for quality as well — has seen its percentages pay off. Amazon has made a number of quality shows and has always been in the zeitgeist, a difficult but essential trick to pull off in the Peak TV era.
And even though the Price-Weinstein tragedy has killed off the untitled David O. Russell project, the streamer is moving forward with Matt Weiner's The Romanoffs (now without co-funding from The Weinstein Co.), and has a number of other series in development that insiders seem keen on, including Tong Wars, the Paul Attanasio epic about Chinese organized crime, being directed by Wong Kar Wai. And yes there's hope that Tong Wars can be — wait for it — the next Game of Thrones, with huge international buy-in. Prior to Price's headline-making implosion, it's apparent Amazon was trying to think bigger and perhaps less niche, which was then echoed in the stories (that Price kicked off) about Bezos wanting change. Whoever takes over Amazon Studios will be doing it after the pivot has started (or, more directly, a real mission statement was relayed from the top down). Jumping in now is absolutely not a salvage situation. It's a golden opportunity.
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|Venue: Western Oval
|Date: Saturday June 8, 1940
|Result: Lose by 10 points
|Umpire: Coward
|Crowd: 13,000 (approx.)
|Goalkickers: P.Schmidt 4.0, J.Wrout 4.0, K.Baxter 3.0, J.Hale 1.1, C.Crisp 0.1, B.Green 0.1, C.Mann 0.1, rushed 0.4
|Reports: Nil
|Injuries: J.Hale (bruised leg) replaced by B.McTaggart late in the last quarter
Game ReviewCarlton lost to 6th placed Footscray in Round 7, in front of 13000 people at the Western Oval - the highest attendance for the round. We remained in third place, but fell a game behind leaders Melbourne and Richmond.
At the end of this round Carlton were in 3rd spot on the ladder with a percentage of 105.2.
|1 Frank Anderson
|21 Frank Gill
|26 Jim Park
|6 Bob Chitty
|10 Jim Francis (acting capt.)
|9 Gordon Cameron
|7 Jack Carney
|12 Creswell 'Mickey' Crisp
|16 Jim Mooring
|32 Bob Green
|4 Ken Baxter
|19 Ron Cooper
|27 Cyril Mann
|28 Jack Wrout
|23 Paul Schmidt
|14 Rod McLean
|3 Jack Bennett
|11 Jack Hale
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|20 Bert McTaggart
|Brighton Diggins
War EffortIt was announced during the week that the Carlton players had donated their provident fund and other amounts to the war loan.
£1,026 had been handed over by players, committeemen and staff. The club also handed over a further £400 to the war effort.
The Blues are the first VFL club to make such a donation.
MilestonesDebut: Bert McTaggart
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LatAm: A Historical Gazetteer for Latin America and the Caribbean
Introducing LatAm, a collaborative effort to produce a historical gazetteer for Latin America at the end of the eighteenth century.
The Challenge
Early Modern Latin America is still a relatively unexplored geography as far as digital mapping applications are concerned. It is true that some recent initiatives have begun to make inroads into this space: the CAICYT-CONICET project focused on the annotation and mapping of 16th-18th-century Rio de la Plata chronicles with Recogito through in its Pelagios South RDG 2017 phase; LLILAS Benson is currently extracting geographic data from its extensive collection of manuscript descriptions of dioceses and towns in 16th-century New Spain -the Relaciones Geográficas of México and Guatemala– using FromThePage; and there are a number of projects using a range of other digital geo-resources, including Digging into Early Colonial Mexico (University of Lancaster), LOGAR: Linked Open Gazetteer of the Andean Region (Vanderbilt: Steve Wernke), the new Mellon-funded "Enslaved" project, the OpenGazAm project (IISG, Amsterdam), and Werner Stangl's HGIS de las Indias. Nevertheless, most of these projects are not based in Latin America, while those that are tend not to take a Digital Humanities approach (e.g. La Razón Cartográfica in Colombia or AntropoSIG in México).
What is needed to enable a sea change in the use of digital resources and tools for exploring Early Modern Latin America are reliable and interoperable resources, including gazetteers that are region- and period-specific. Significant historical print gazetteers and maps for Latin America still need to be identified and worked through in order to extract and publish a robust dataset that could significantly address the issue.
Our Goals
LatAm will develop a linked dataset for colonial Latin America, based on two primary sources: Antonio de Alcedo's Diccionario geográfico-histórico de las Indias Occidentales ó América (1786), a gazetteer describing places within the New World from a Spanish colonial perspective; and George Alexander Thompson's Geographical and Historical Dictionary of America and the West Indies (1812), an expanded, English-language version of Alcedo's Diccionario.
The primary goal of the LatAm project is to use Alcedo's Diccionario to create a generally-useful dataset that can contribute to the emerging linked data network of historical places, including resources such as Pelagios's Recogito and Peripleo applications and the World Historical Gazetteer. The secondary goal is to develop tools and protocols that will enable scholars working with historical gazetteers to prepare digital editions and GIS datasets from those documents.
Since the announcement of our grant by Pelagios, we have already made substantial progress. Team members from Brumfield Labs and HD CAICYT have conducted evaluations of the quality of available digitizations of both the Spanish and English language versions of Alcedo's Diccionario, as well as developing protocols for tagging the OCR text. In addition, Brumfield Labs staff have extended the open-source transcription platform FromThePage to encode latitude and longitude attributes for tagged placenames, while World Historical Gazetteer members are nearing completion on a major revision of the Pelagios Gazetteer Interconnection Format.
The most important development, however, is the discovery of scholars working on similar projects and the creation of a community around HGIS for Latin America. Werner Stangl has joined the team, contributing data from his spectacular HGIS de las Indias. This will advance the project substantially, since the HGIS-Indias data provides toponym and administrative hierarchy information that can be straightforwardly converted into PGIF, as well as cleaned and tagged TEI-XML versions of Alcedo's Diccionario which can be used as the basis for a digital scholarly edition. Werner's own insights into Alcedo's text (and indeed his mind-set) provide a valuable context for interpreting historical Latin American sources. Thanks to Werner's contributions, the team will be able to contribute a PGIF dataset while also focusing on the OCR->PGIF workflow based on Thompson's expanded and updated version of the text.
We hope that the LatAm project can serve as an example that groups concerned with other region/period combinations will be able to follow, and thereby demonstrate an effective workflow and tool suite for encoding historic gazetteers and producing datasets for use in the Pelagios ecosystem.
Members of this project will teach at the Getting to Grips with Semantic and Geo-annotation using Recogito 2/ Cómo abordar la semántica y la geoanotación con Recogito 2 workshop at this year's ADHO conference in México. This international gathering represents an ideal opportunity to further extend Pelagios tools in to Latin American DH communities, building on work over the last four years, where Pelagios tools and resources have been presented at and/or used in several events in Spain and Argentina to serve the needs of the Spanish-speaking community. An early version of Recogito was first presented in a workshop form at the First Conference on Digital Humanities of the Argentine Association of Digital Humanities (AAHD) in November 2014 , and again two years later at the First International Congress of the AAHD in Buenos Aires (November 2016). That same year Pelagios funded the project Medieval Iberia (from the 2016 Microgrants scheme), and in 2017 Pelagios funded the aforementioned Pelagios South project.
Our Team
Our international group is composed of textual scholars, geographers, and technologists from Argentina, Austria, and the United States:
- Gimena del Rio Riande, Nidia Hernández, and Romina De León from CAICYT-CONICET Humanidades Digitales Lab (Argentina)
- Karl Grossner from the World Historical Gazetteer (USA)
- Werner Stangl from HGIS-Indias (Austria)
- Albert Palacios from LLILAS Benson Latin American Studies and Collections (USA)
- Ben and Sara Brumfield from Brumfield Labs, principal investigators (USA)


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Starbucks' years-long war on Christmas is over. The coffee giant wasted no time getting into the Christmas spirit this year, releasing its new holiday-themed cups and holiday beverages on Wednesday. Goodbye, Halloween. Forget Thanksgiving. It's Christmas time at Starbucks.
The new line of festive liquid holders celebrates the 20th anniversary of the holiday cup, and while the company has broken away from Christmas-y themed cups in the past, the 2017 cups feature a Christmas tree, doves, ornaments, presents, and holiday cards. Is that Christmas-y enough for you, President Trump?
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"This year's cup is intentionally designed to encourage our customers to add their own color and illustrations," said Leanne Fremar, executive creative director for Starbucks, in a statement. "We love the idea of everyone making this year's cup their own."
The Seattle-based chain described the design as "a pair of hands holding red cups of coffee, an ode to cups of years past, connected with swirling ribbons with lively holiday scenes and splashes of red and green."
Jordan Kay, the designer, said: "I liked the idea of hands as the centering point, a symbol of connection, love and giving joy." The cup's sleeve — for hot beverages — features the invitation to "Give Good," the theme for this year's holiday cup.
White Christmas: Starbucks offers a mostly blank cup for customers to color as they wish. https://t.co/Yn31zraXMt
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A controversial overhaul of classroom teaching in Scotland will take effect as secondary pupils begin returning to school after the summer break.
The Curriculum for Excellence, which has been four years in the making, aims to give teachers more freedom and make lessons less prescriptive.
Some teachers, unions and opposition parties have expressed concern the curriculum is not ready.
But Scottish ministers have given assurances it will improve standards.
Education Secretary Mike Russell said the current system was not being largely re-written.
The changes, for children between the ages of three and 18, which are already in place in primary schools, aim to focus more on teaching methods rather than content, and seek to make young people more resourceful and responsible.
The system will be introduced for children in their first year of secondary school, and will be rolled out year on year until it is implemented for all secondary years.
Speaking on BBC radio's Good Morning Scotland programme, Mr Russell said, "We already know that in the primary sector, this is a successful means of imparting education.
"The rules of physics and the grammar of French don't change as a result of that, but what does happen is that teaching methods improve.
"I'm confident that it will produce the results that Scotland needs - a well-educated group of young people and a well-educated work force."
'Quite confusing'
However, Eleanor Coner of the Scottish Parent Teacher Council told BBC Scotland that although related exams are still a few years off, parents are concerned about the lack of communication over the new curriculum.
She said: "I was speaking to a parent last night who said she just can't get her head round it and that she just doesn't understand anything about it.
"I think the problem is that the messages that have been sent out can be quite confusing at times. There needs to be more information like this on what is happening, and this is what it means for your child."
Mr Russell said he had written to the parents of each child affected by the new system, and he had been visiting schools around the country to speak to parents and teachers.
Labour, the Tories and the Lib Dems have raised concerns that the new curriculum is still too vague and have questioned whether enough funding has been made available to deliver it.
In March, Mr Russell rejected calls by secondary teachers to delay the introduction of the curriculum.
Some unions have expressed concerns that their members will not be ready to introduce the new system and pledged to create specialist groups in subject areas to provide the right support.


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Yesterday at work (as most of you know I am currently at lululemon athletica ) I struck up conversation with another guest that was looking at pants. I had all these stories in my head of how it could be - I always prepare myself for worst case scenario so I'm not thrown off and move into reaction, rather than responding. I guess you could say it's my little resilience ritual. I don't want to say that I was surprised when I was met with a pleasant response, because that would give off the idea that I have lost faith in humanity and assume the worst in everyone I meet, which is not the case at all, but I was caught slightly off guard. Anyhoo...
It started as a typical conversation. I asked him what he was looking for, and I helped him track down what he needed. And then we got started talking about hockey, and it turned into what seemed like a 20 minute conversation. Not to take away the importance of the words that were exchanged, but I've already forgotten the specifics of what was said. That's not what I'll remember, it's the feeling I was left with. It's that he made eye contact with me, he listened to what I was saying, he treated me like an equal - he saw me as another human being, not just as the random Asian girl at the yoga pants store who rang him up. I felt respected, I felt valued.
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This got me thinking. How many times have I not seen the person standing in front of me - the barista, the server, the person bagging my groceries, the person sitting next to me at the coffee shop? So many times, unfortunately. We talked about this in yoga teacher training, the fact that we tend to reduce people to these labels that help us to categorize people, to make sense of them. But I've come to realize that in doing so we dehumanize them - we don't see them for who and what they truly are: another human being - with feelings, needs, desires, hopes, dreams, insecurities and so on and so forth. And it's not personal - actually, it's exactly the opposite, it's about as impersonal as it gets. I'm not saying this is necessarily good or bad, it's just something that deserves awareness.
Although I may not always be aware when I'm doing this myself, I certainly can pick up on when it's happening to me. And as anyone who has experienced it knows, it does not feel good. No, not at all. And I don't ever want to be the reason someone's good day turns sour, or questions their own worth, or has a bade taste in their mouth or a pit in their stomach (this is very I am/you are, but that's a whole other topic.) I want to be the person who leaves everyone that walks into my presence feeling a little lighter and happier than when they left.
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The heavy use of herbicides on corn in the Central Nebraska Basins is reflected in high atrazine concentrations in the Platte River during runoff from rainfall following spring herbicide applications. Low-level atrazine concentrations were found throughout much of the year, punctuated by seasonal pulses of high concentrations that exceeded the drinking-water standard (MCL) and the Canadian aquatic-life guideline. The annual average concentration, however, did not exceed the drinking-water standard.
Lincoln, Omaha, and smaller cities along the Platte River withdraw drinking water from an aquifer adjacent to the river. Much of the ground water that is pumped from the sand and gravel portions of this aquifer is vulnerable to contamination from atrazine in the Platte River. This is a concern to water providers
because studies have shown that conventional water treatment is ineffective in removing herbicides like atrazine from the treated water supplied to households.(38)
Herbicides in streams and major rivers were highest in the most intensively farmed agricultural regions
Total herbicide concentrations consistently ranked highest in agricultural streams and major rivers of the White River Basin and Central Nebraska Basins, which are on the eastern and western margins of the Corn Belt, respectively. The Corn Belt has the highest herbicide use in the Nation. The high concentrations measured in the White River Basin and Central Nebraska Basins are consistent with other studies in the Mississippi River Basin, which show broad-scale herbicide contamination of streams and rivers, including the Mississippi River.(37)
All seven agricultural streams and the two major rivers sampled in the White River Basin and Central Nebraska Basins frequently had concentrations of one or more herbicides that exceeded a Canadian aquatic-life guideline. Atrazine exceeded its guideline of 2 µg/L at all sites, and cyanazine exceeded its guideline of 2 µg/L at four sites. At this time, there are no national aquatic-life guidelines for these compounds in the United States, and individual States have varying guidelines.
Given the regional extent of intensive herbicide use and elevated levels of herbicides in streams within the Corn Belt, management strategies that are successful in reducing use and runoff of herbicides that are applied for corn and soybean production will likely lead to regional-scale improvements in water quality.
Other streams ranking high in herbicide concentrations were agricultural streams that drain intensively farmed areas in the Willamette Basin, San Joaquin-Tulare Basins, South Platte River Basin, and Trinity River Basin. A diverse group of herbicides, including trifluralin, metolachlor, and 2,4-D, in addition to atrazine and cyanazine, exceeded aquatic-life guidelines in one or more of these streams.
Most streams with low herbicide concentrations were agricultural streams in areas with low to moderate herbicide use in their drainage basins. Exceptions to this are low concentrations of herbicides in agricultural streams of the Red River of the North Basin and in the Southeast, even though use is moderate to high. One possible reason for the low concentrations in the Red River of the North Basin is a higher retention of herbicides in the soil because of particularly high levels of organic matter.
Among urban sites, only Las Vegas Wash in Las Vegas had relatively high herbicide concentrations compared to other streams. Only Little Buck Creek in the Indianapolis area had concentrations that exceeded a Canadian aquatic-life guideline, and that was in a small percentage of samples because of atrazine use on agricultural land in its watershed.
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- Lieux phares : Vatnajökull,
Vatnajökull glacier is the largest glacier in Europe, covering 8% of Iceland's landmass.
It is the central feature of the Vatnajökull National park, found in the south west of Iceland, a popular spot for activities like glacier hiking from Skaftafell, boat tours in the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, and ice caving tours between November and March.
Facts about Vatnajokull
Vatnajökull has a surface area of approximately 8,100 square kilometres (3127 square miles); though it is rapidly shrinking due to climate change, its recession is not quite as advanced as at other glaciers, such as Langjökull and Mýrdalsjökull. In parts, it is a kilometre deep (over three thousand feet), and its average thickness is around half of that.
Vatnajökull also holds the tallest peak in Iceland beneath its ice; Hvannadalshnjúkur is 2,200 metres tall (7,218 feet). It also conceals some of the most active volcanoes in the country, the most notable being Grímsvötn, Öræfajökull and Bárðarbunga.
Volcanic activity in the region has occurred on and off throughout the centuries, and many geologists believe that several eruptions are overdue. If their calculations are correct, it would mean significant volcanic activity for Vatnajökull over the scope of the next half-century.
Depending on winds, this could result in worldwide consequences in terms of air-travel, agriculture and the general climate.
The glacier boasts over 30 outlet glaciers, which are channels of ice that flow out of ice caps but remain constrained on the sides of the valley. The major outlet glaciers of Vatnajökull include Dyngjujökull in the north, Breiðamerkurjökull, and Skeiðarárjökull to the south. To the west, one can find the outlet glaciers Síðujökull, Skaftárjökull and Tungnaárjökull.
Numerous rivers run out of Vatnajökull, making up some of the greatest glacial rivers in Iceland. The most notable are:
Tungnaá (west)
Köldukvísl (west)
Þjórsá (west)
Jökulsá á Fjöllum (north)
Skjálfandafljót (north)
Jökulsá á Brú (northeast)
Jökulsá í Fljótsdal (northeast)
Jökulsá í Lóni (south)
Hornafjarðarfljót (south)
Jökulsá á Breiðamerkursandi (south)
Skeiðará (south)
Núpsvötn (south)
Hverfisfljót (south)
Skaftá (south)
Vatnajokull National Park
Vatnajökull National Park was established in June 2008 and has slowly grown to include more and more areas. The park now covers an area of 14,141 square kilometres (5,460 square miles), 14% of the country. It is the second largest national park in Europe.
Rivers divide the highland plateau to the north of the park. The volcanic table mountain Herðubreið towers over this particular region, along with volcanoes Askja, Snæfell and Kverkfjöll.
The canyon Jökulsárgljúfur was carved out by glacial floods centuries ago. At the upper end of the canyon, you'll find Dettifoss, the most powerful waterfall in Europe. Further north, the horseshoe-shaped canyon Ásbyrgi is believed to have formed when Óðinn's eight-legged horse, Sleipnir, stepped his foot down from the heavens.
East around Snæfell, one can find wetlands and ranges, home to roaming herds of wild reindeer and abundant birdlife. Steep mountain ridges make up the south side of Vatnajökull, where outlet glaciers crawl onto the lowlands. The sandy plains of Skeiðarársandur also lie to the south, and the glacial river Skeiðará runs through this vast desert.
One of Iceland's most visited landmarks in the National Park is the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, which sits at the base of the outlet glacier Breiðamerkurjökull. Here, large icebergs that have broken off the glacier float across a vast lake before ending up in the Atlantic Ocean, or washed ashore on the nearby Diamond Beach.
This is one of the best seal-watching spots in the country.
The Future of Vatnajokull
The volume of Vatnajökull reached its peak around 1930 but has since been in a steady process of decline. Because of rising levels of global temperature, Vatnajökull has on average lost about a metre (three feet) of its thickness annually over the past 15 years.
If temperature levels continue to rise, the glacier could be all but gone nearing the end of the next century, leaving only small ice caps on top of the highest mountain summits.
Efforts are being made to prevent what some say is the inevitable, with reforestation projects going on all around the glacier, a proven method of cooling the area. Time will tell how successful they are.
Vatnajokull and Jokulsarlon in Popular Culture
The beauty of Vatnajökull National Park has not gone unnoticed by those in film or television. Many famous scenes have been shot here, starting with James Bond: A View to Kill in 1985. Other notable films with scenes here include Batman Begins, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and James Bond: Die Another Day.
Most famously, however, many places in Vatnajökull have been used in the HBO Series Game of Thrones, north of the Wall. The Wall itself is constructed with CGI using shots of the glacier.Gullfoss,
Gullfoss (translated to 'Golden Falls') is one of Iceland's most iconic and beloved waterfalls, found in the Hvítá river canyon in south-west Iceland.
The water in Hvítá river travels from the glacier Langjökull, before cascading 32 meters (105 feet) down Gullfoss' two stages in a dramatic display of nature's raw power. This incredible site is seen by most visitors, as it is on the Golden Circle sightseeing route.
Because of the waterfall's two stages, Gullfoss should actually be thought of as two separate features. The first, shorter cascade is 11 metres (36 feet), whilst the second drop is 21 metres (69 feet). The canyon walls on both sides of the waterfall reach heights of up to 70 metres (230 feet), descending into the great Gullfossgjúfur canyon. Geologists believe that this canyon was formed by glacial outbursts at the beginning of the last age.
In the summer, approximately 140 cubic metres (459 cubic feet) of water surges down the waterfall every second, whilst in winter that number drops to around 109 cubic metres (358 cubic feet). With such energy, visitors should not be surprised to find themselves drenched by the waterfall's mighty spray.
As mentioned, Gullfoss makes up a part of the highly popular Golden Circle sightseeing route, alongside Geysir geothermal area and Þingvellir National Park. Many Golden Circle tours include additional activities that can be taken from Gullfoss, such as ascending the mighty nearby glacier Langjökull and entering its ice tunnels, or snowmobiling along its gleaming surface.
In the early days of the last century, Gullfoss was at the centre of much controversy regarding foreign investors and their desire to profit off Iceland's nature. In the year 1907, an English businessman, Howell, sought to utilise the waterfall's energy and harboured ambitions to use its energy to fuel a hydroelectric plant.
At the time, Gullfoss was owned by a farmer named Tómas Tómasson. Tómas declined Howell's offer to purchase the land, stating famously "I will not sell my friend!" He would, however, go on to lease Howell the land without the knowledge of a loophole that would allow him to proceed with his plans.
It was Tómas' daughter, Sigríður Tómasdóttir, who would lead the charge to stop Howell's ambitions. Having grown up on her father's sheep farm where she helped pave the first road to Gullfoss, she sought to get the contract nullified, hurriedly saving her own money to hire a lawyer.
The ensuing legal battle was an uphill struggle; the case continued for years, forcing Sigríður to travel many times by foot to Reykjavík, a distance of over 100 kilometres (62 miles). Circumstances became so difficult that Sigríður threatened to throw herself into the waterfall if any construction began.
Her tenacity, however, resulted in success. In 1929, Howell's withdrew from the lease, unable to keep up with the costs and difficulties of his plan. The waterfall fell back into the hands of the Icelandic people.
Today, Sigríður is recognised for her perseverance in protecting Gullfoss and is often hailed as Iceland's first environmentalist. As such, she is one of the most famous figures in Iceland's history. Her contribution is forever marked in stone; a plaque detailing her plight sits at the top of Gullfoss.
Interestingly, the lawyer who assisted Sigríður, Sveinn Björnsson, went on to go down in history too; he became the first president of Iceland in 1944.
Restaurant / Cafe
Besides Gullfoss, visitors can enjoy the views from Gullfoss Cafe, a locally run delicatessen that serves a wide variety of refreshments and meals. The menu has options to tantalise everyone's taste buds: hot soups, sandwiches, salads and cakes. There is also a shop on site where visitors' can browse and purchase traditional Icelandic souvenirs.Katla,
Katla is one of Iceland's most explosive volcanoes, located underneath Iceland's fourth largest ice cap, Mýrdalsjökull. Since settlement, it has erupted, on average, once every fifty years, with the last eruption in 1918. It is long overdue.
Katla is connected to Eyjafjallajökull, which erupted in 2010 and caused widespread disruption to air traffic, as well as changes in climate. Usually, Katla is triggered by an eruption here, usually going off within the decade afterwards. Kristín Jónsdóttir said in 2016 that it was 'a matter of when, not if' Iceland would face the wrath of Katla once more.
Katla means 'Kettle' in Icelandic, and many women are named after the volcano with it being one of the more popular girl's names.
Geography and geology of Katla
Katla is located on Iceland's South Coast, north of the village of Vík. Its peak is 1,512 metres (4,961 feet) above sea level, and its crater is 10 kilometres (6.2 miles) wide. The ice of Mýrdalsjökull is, 700 metres (2,300 feet) thick at certain points over it.
Because of this huge amount of ice, some smaller eruptions do not even break the surface. However, even these can be very dangerous, as they can still cause unexpected floods as the melted water seeps from under the glacier. One only needs to see the black sand desert of Sólheimasandur to see how much life can thrive in the glacial outwash plain under Katla.
Because of the floods caused by Katla, Iceland's South Coast has very few settlements. Floods such as these have wiped out entire villages before.
The floods following the 1918 eruption were particularly powerful, clearing away huge swathes of land. The lava that followed, however, was so voluminous that it extended the southern coastline over five kilometres (eight miles) out to sea.
Though Eyjafjallajökull and Katla have a relationship of exploding in quick succession, they are part of different volcanic systems. Katla's system has an area of 595 square kilometres (230 square miles), and is connected to the Eldgjá canyon.
Tours on Katla
Katla is beneath the peak of Mýrdalsjökull, which is surrounded by outlet glaciers, making tours on it few and far between - after all, it is very difficult to reach. Some helicopter tours, however, will make a landing here. Some super jeep tours also take the bumpy but beautiful path to the top.
It should be noted that there are ice caves above Katla, which are accessible for longer throughout the year than the ice caves at Vatnajökull. These ones, however, do not have blue ice.
Where to see Katla
Katla can be seen from the Ring Road, which encircles Iceland, by travelling along the South Coast, so long as the weather is clear. It will be visible for much of the drive, which also takes you passed features such as the waterfall Seljalandsfoss and the black sand beach of Reynisfjara.
It can also be viewed when visiting one of the glacier tongues of Mýrdalsjökull, such as Sólheimajökull, the most popular outlet for glacier hiking.Mýrdalsjökull,
Mýrdalsjökull is a glacier in the south of the Icelandic highlands. It is the country's fourth largest ice cap, covering nearly 600 square kilometres (232 square miles), and its highest peak is almost 1500 meters tall. It is most well-known for sitting atop the notorious and explosive volcano, Katla.
Mýrdalsjökull is visible from Route 1 on the South Coast, sitting to the north of the village of Vík. It is visited on some snowmobiling, ice caving and helicopter tours, and one of its glacial outlets, Sólheimajökull, is the most popular place in the country for ice-climbing and glacier hiking.
Eruptions beneath Myrdalsjokull
Since 2010, the world has known of the volcano beneath Eyjafjallajökull; after all, it halted European air travel for over a week and stumped news readers everywhere. Few, however, are aware of the much larger volcano right beside it.
Mýrdalsjökull conceals Katla, one of the country's most active volcanoes, having erupted, on average, once every fifty years since 930 AD. Because of the glacier above it, these eruptions tend to cause enormous ash clouds. It is these ash clouds that lead to flights being grounded, crops and livestock poisoned, and have the potential to change the world's climate.
The last major eruption beneath Katla was in 1918, in which such huge lahar floods occurred that the southern coastline was extended five kilometres outwards. This area is also very susceptible to glacial floods, or 'jökulhlaup', during eruptions, even when the lava does not break through the surface of the ice. These are as dangerous as the lava itself, having wiped out whole Icelandic villages before.
Historically, the area was little settled for this reason.
Katla is connected to the same volcanic system as Eyjafjallajökull and usually erupts violently a few years after Eyjafjallajökull does. As the ex-president, Ólafur Ragnar Grímsson said in 2010:'The time for Katla to erupt is coming close… it is high time for European governments and airline authorities all over Europe and the world to start planning for the eventual Katla eruption'
So it is currently several years overdue. Katla is monitored heavily, and roads around it closed when seismic activity increases. All road closures around Iceland can be found on Road and Coastal Administration's website.
Tours on Myrdalsjokull
While there are no eruptions immediately imminent, tours continue to run onMýrdalsjökull, allowing visitors to enjoy the glacier. It is, for example, possible to snowmobile across its surface throughout the year and take ice caving tours beneath it throughout the year, with departures from both Reykjavík and Vík.
Considering the ice caves under Vatnajökull glacier are usually only accessible from November to March, this provides a wider window of opportunity for travellers to Iceland outside of the depths of winter. It should be noted that the caves in Mýrdalsjökull do not have the same blue ice, however.
Tours around Myrdalsjokull
Mýrdalsjökull can be seen on all South Coast tours that reach Vík and beyond in clear weather. It can also be seen from above on helicopter tours that depart from Reykjavík.
The best perspectives of the glacier, however, can be found on the popular Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail, which goes between Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull. Part of this hike can be done in a day, or you can take the complete route from Þórsmörk to Skógar on a three-day trekSkaftafell,
Skaftafell is a nature reserve located in Vatnajökull National Park in the south-east of Iceland. It is an oasis of this nation's diverse landscapes and features, so beautiful it was once a national park in its own right.
Nature of Skaftafell
Skaftafell is notable for its rich flora, growing between sands and glaciers, and for its amazing, contrasting scenery. Visitors will find a wealth of natural attractions, from cascading waterfalls to glacier lagoons, geological formations to black sand deserts.
The rugged region is known for its fantastic photo opportunities, with many awe-inspiring panoramic views.
Like many areas along the South Coast of Iceland, Skaftafell Nature Reserve is known for its glorious hiking trails, often called a 'hiking paradise'. Unlike in the Highlands, where hikes tend to go on for multiple days, here there are far shorter. There are easy treks that lead to diverse sites such as the waterfall Svartifoss which is surrounded by bizarre and beautiful basalt columns, as well as to glaciers such as Svínafellsjökull.
With a qualified guide, it is an excellent region to try your hand at a spot of either ice climbing or glacier hiking; both activities are two of the most authentically Icelandic experiences you can partake in whilst in the country.
The nature reserve is also the perfect base camp for those seeking to climb Iceland's highest peak, Hvannadalshnúkur, or for those wishing to spend a number of days exploring the region's attractions, including Vatnajökull glacier, Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon and the nearby Diamond Beach.
Getting to Skaftafell
Just off the Ring Road in the south-east of the country, it takes approximately four hours to reach Skaftafell from Reykjavík. The South Coast, however, is one of the regions most popular sightseeing routes, so the journey usually takes much longer, as visitors will want to make several stops along the way.
Examples of the beautiful natural features found en route to Skaftafell include the waterfalls Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss, the glaciers Mýrdalsjökull and Eyjafjallajökull, the black sand deserts of Sólheimasandur and Skeiðarársandur, as well as the dramatic coastal rock formations at Dyrhólaey and Reynisdrangar. The villages of Vík and Kirkjubæjarklaustur are also along Route 1 if you need to stop and refuel on refreshments.
Those who have made it all the way to Skaftafell will want to be sure to check out the Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon, a giant lake filled with enormous icebergs breaking from a glacial tongue, and slowly drifting to sea. At the nearby Diamond Beach you can watch them wash upon the shore, and in both the sea and lagoon are many seals which can routinely be spotted.
Skaftafell Visitor Center
You will find a Visitors Centre at Skaftafell which acts as the main information and meeting point for tour operators and independent travellers. At the Skaftafell Visitor Centre, you will find answers to virtually any questions you might have about the greater Skaftafell area, including its history and geology. The Visitors Centre also contains information about nearby hiking trails, recreational options and accommodation.
There is also a hotel at Skaftafell, though it tends to book up very early. Luckily, the south-east is dotted with hotels, cabins and cottages in which you can stay, and the area is not far from the settlements of Höfn or Kirkjubæklaustur.Langjökull,
The mighty Langjökull, the 'Long Glacier', is the second-largest glacier in Iceland, at 935 square kilometres (361 square miles). For jeep and snowmobile trips, Langjökull is the most popular glacier in Iceland, and skiing and hiking here is possible as well.
Highland tracks
Langjökull is located in the Highlands, and two main highland tracks, connecting the north and the south of Iceland, lie alongside it.
The Kaldidalur road stretches from Þingvellir National Park northwards to Húsafell. The Kjalvegur road, meanwhile lies east of Langjökull and west of Hofsjökull glacier, starting near the famous Gullfoss waterfall to the south, and passing through the beautiful Hveravellir geothermal area to the north.
The landscape of Langjokull
Langjökull is about 50 kilometres (31 miles) long and up to 20 kilometres (12 miles) wide, and the ice is around 580 metres (1,903 feet) deep at its thickest. The glacier reaches its highest point in its northernmost part, which is called Baldjökull, rising around 1,450 metres (4,757 feet) above sea level.
The glacier lies over a massif of hyaloclastite mountains. The tops of these mountains can be seen in certain places on the glacier. It also conceals at least two active volcanic systems, the calderas of which are visible from the air.
The best known of these systems fuels the geothermal area of Hveravellir, east of Baldjökull. Also in the east lies the Kjalhraun lava field, which formed about 7800 years ago.
To the northwest of the glacier is another system that produced the vast Hallmundarhraun lava field, through which the Hvítá river runs in the direction of Gullfoss waterfall. Also in the area is Iceland's longest lava cave, the fascinating Surtshellir.
Southwest of Langjökull is the Presthnúkur lava field, fissures of which creep under the ice. South of the glacier is the Lambahraun lava field and even further south lies the Skjaldbreiðarhraun lava field and the Skjaldbreiður shield volcano.
Compared to other regions in Iceland, the area is considered relatively calm, with only 32 eruptions in the last 10,000 years.
Into the glacier
Near the highest peaks of Langjökull exists a man-made ice tunnel, a true spectacle for any visitor passing by the glacier. Designed and constructed by geophysicist and presidential candidate Ari Trausti Guðmundsson, the tunnel exists to allow visitors to explore the inside of a glacier without having to come to Iceland in mid-winter for a chance to see the less-than-reliable ice caves.
Guests traverse beneath Langjökull's thick ice sheet, experiencing the vivid blue colouration within, and gaining an insight into the glacier's beauty, formation and processes. It is the only place in the world where this is possible. 'Into the Glacier' tours are often combined with adventure activities such as snowmobiling.
Nearby glaciers
The glaciers located nearest to Langjökull are Eiríksjökull, which conceals the highest mountain in west Iceland, and Þórisjökull. Hrútfellsjökull also lies on the east side of Langjökull.
Between Þórisjökull and Geitlandsjökull is a valley called Þórisdalur. Along with stunning views, it features prominently in Icelandic folk tales; the outlaw Grettir the Strong of Grettis Saga, for example, is reported to have resided here for one winter.
Langjokull and the Golden Circle
Iceland's most popular sightseeing route, the Golden Circle, would not be possible if not for Langjökull glacier; none of its three iconic features would exist in their current state without the melting ice.
Gullfoss waterfall is the most obvious example of this. The river that feeds into it, the Hvítá, is a glacier river flowing straight from Langjökull; the scale of the ice cap is hinted at by the sheer volume of water that cascades here every second.
The hot springs at Geysir, meanwhile, are supplied with water underground. Meltwater from Langjökull feeds into the surrounding lava fields, which have very porous rock, and flows in a subterranean river to the geothermal area, where it comes bursting out of the naturally forms vents.
While Þingvellir would still have its National Park and World Heritage status without Langjökull, which it received for being the original site of what is now the longest-running representative parliament in the world, it would be notably less beautiful.
Many springs exist throughout the park, also formed by the underground meltwater of the glacier. Due to its long filtration process, the water emerges as some of the clearest naturally occurring water in the world.
Silfra fissure, therefore, is the best snorkelling and diving location in the country and consistently ranked as one of the top ten places for such activities in the world.
Global warming
Langjökull is shrinking fast and concerns have been raised about the glacier due to the effect of global warming. Some researchers fear that if climate change continues at its current rate the glacier may be gone in 150 years. Less optimistic scientists have said it could be gone in as few as 50.Vík í Mýrdal,
Vík í Mýdral, or just Vík, is the southernmost village on the Icelandic mainland, located 186 kilometres (110 miles) from the capital Reykjavík.
Often visited by those travelling the popular sightseeing route along the South Coast, it is a wonderful place to stop, recharge, and if you are taking your time, rest for the night. Though it only has around 300 residents, the village is very popular amongst tourists for its convenience and beautiful surrounding landscapes.
Features near Vik
Reaching Vík from Reykjavík takes approximately two and a half hours, and en route, there are many marvellous features to admire. Two of the country's most famous waterfalls, Skógafoss and Seljalandsfoss, lay between the two destinations; the former has awe-inspiring power, whereas the latter can be fully encircled.
The glaciers Eyjafjallajökull and Mýrdalsjökull can also be seen on clear days; both of these cover volcanoes which are particularly explosive, with Eyjafjallajökull famously disrupting European air travel in 2010. Out to sea in especially good weather, the Westman Islands can also be seen on the horizon.
Just before Vík are the popular birdwatching cliffs of Dyrhólaey, where you can also find an enormous rock arch curving out into the ocean. This is one of the best places for birdwatching in Iceland, with thousands of puffins nesting here from May to August.
The village itself sits opposite one of the country's most famous features: Reynisfjara black sand beach. Considered one of the world's most beautiful non-tropical beaches, it boasts incredible geology.
Particularly of note are the Reynisdrangar sea-stacks, said to be two trolls frozen in the light of the morning sun as they tried to pull a ship into shore.
Though this beach makes for a lovely walk, particularly for those staying in Vík overnight, as they can see it under the midnight sun or northern lights, it has its dangers. Sneaker waves can be notorious here, so visitors should stay far from the water's edge, and never go for a swim. Lives have been lost here before.
The route to Vík from Reykjavík is beautiful and continues to be so as you travel further along the South Coast, through the Skeiðarásandur black-sand-plains into Vatnajökull National Park. This beautiful region is often the final destination of those passing through Vík, as it is home to the largest glacier in Europe, the Skaftafell Nature Reserve, and Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon.
Of course, ambitious travellers will carry on from here to encircle the full country.
Wildlife around Vik
Vík, due to its closeness to the Reynisfjall and Dyrhólaey cliffs, has a rich birdlife. Short walks from the village will take you to the nesting grounds of gulls, fulmar, guillemots, and in summer, puffins.
Due to its coastal location, visitors to Vík have a decent chance to see seals on the shore. There is also a slim chance to see whales or dolphins; the twenty or so species that live in Iceland's waters can appear at any time.
Services in Vik
Vík has a wide variety of public services, due to its remoteness and its importance in connecting the east and west of Iceland. There are gas stations, shops and cafes, a swimming pool, a wool factory that can be visited, and a wide range of accommodation options for all budgets.
Please note, however, that as the village has such a small year-round population, those with special dietary requirements should purchase their food from Reykjavík before departing.Côte Sud
The South Coast of Iceland is one of the most popular parts of the country for travellers. South Iceland is lined with countless natural wonders including cascading waterfalls, volcanoes, glaciers and black sand beaches.
This incredible South Shore of Iceland stretches from the greater Reykjavík area in the west to the magnificent Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon in the east. It's possible to incorporate a trip to The Golden Circle before heading South. This is another popular area with visitors to Iceland. Here you can see Þingvellir (or Thingvellir) National Park, the Geysir geothermal area, a volcanic crater called Kerið, and one of Iceland's biggest waterfalls; Gulfoss.
Highlights of the South Coast of Iceland
The South Coast offers an array of natural wonders that draw thousands of visitors each day.
The whole area is geologically very young, formed during the last Ice Age by the lava flows from numerous volcanoes in the area. The lowlands are surrounded by volcanically active mountains, notably Eyjafjallajökull and Hekla. If you stop at Hveragerði, you can visit the Quake 2008 exhibition where you can witness the split in the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates.
In terms of culture in the South, it is rich and diverse. Most towns have amateur groups for theatre, poetry reading, and choir song. Community is a big part of an Icelander's life and one of the key things that help them get through the winter months. The South was once home to the ancient bishop seat of Skálholt. Also, Iceland's most famous saga, Njal's Saga, takes place in the region.
When driving the South Coast route from Reykjavík city, the first major features are the two great waterfalls of Seljalandsfoss and Skógafoss. These falls which sit beneath the notorious subglacial volcano, Eyjafjallajökull. On clear days, the Westman Islands can be seen across the ocean from these beautiful cascades. Less than a kilometre from Seljalandsfoss is the hidden gem of Gljúfrabúi waterfall.
Skógar, which is home to Skogafoss waterfall, has a very interesting museum that discusses some of the nation's history and culture. One of Iceland's most famous hiking trails, Fímmvörðuháls, cuts through the area and is worth the walk if you have time.
A little further down the route is the glacier Mýrdalsjökull glacier, which covers one of Iceland's most explosive volcanoes, Katla. Many glacier hikes are taken here upon the glacier tongue, Sólheimajökull.
This landscape has also been shaped by volcanic eruptions, although these were much more recent. Vast expanses of the black sand stretch from the Highlands to the sea, part of several glacial outwash plains that flood during a volcanic eruption. One such sandplain, Sólheimasandur, is home to a crashed DC-3 Plane Wreck.
The Dyrhólaey cliffs are next, home to many seabirds. Jutting out to sea is an enormous rock arch of the same name, which you can marvel at from many angles.
Adjacent to the village of Vík is the famous black-sand beach, Reynisfjara, which is home to basalt columns and the Reynisdrangar rock formations. These pillars are said to be two trolls frozen by the light of the sun.
Though beautiful, this area is notorious for its dangerous sneaker waves. Even on seemingly calm and still days, visitors should keep a distance from the shoreline. There are no landmasses between Reynisfjara beach and the continent of Antarctica, so you can imagine how the waves can build momentum.
After passing through Vík you will cross the glacial sandplain of Skeiðarársandur before entering Vatnajökull National Park. Here you can see Vatnajokull Glacier, Iceland's largest glacier. Many ice cave tours take place in Vatnajokull in the winter months.
Move on to the dramatic Skaftafell Nature Reserve in the National Park. Here you can enjoy a diversity of landscapes and terrains. The area was considered a National Park in its own right because it was so beautiful.
Finally, you will approach the famous Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon, a deep lake that fills with icebergs as the Breiðamerkurjökull glacier slowly breaks down. Here there are plenty of options for boat tours that take you around the lagoon and up close to icebergs. A short distance from Jökulsárlón you will find the Diamond Beach, where blue icebergs wash on the black-sand beach, and another glacier lagoon called Fjallsárlón.
Geography, Nature & Wildlife
The South Coast is the most easily accessible part of the country's southern region, found along the Ring Road (Route 1), which encircles Iceland. The area is made up of diverse landscapes; marshlands, bays, cultivated pastures, estuaries and black sand deserts.
Underneath the soil rests a vast lava field, known as Þjórsárhraun. Reaching several hundred metres offshore, it provides a protective factor to the lowland as ocean waves crash upon it. This results in the South Shore being unusually lacking in the deep fjords that so distinctly characterise the rest of Iceland's shoreline.
Unlike most early Icelandic settlements, few of the communities in the south were based on fishing. The only town with a significant harbour in the south is Þorlákshöfn, where the ferry to the Westman Islands leaves. Some agriculture is found here, with farms nestled in the mountains, but because of the glacial floods, they are few and far between.
There are, however, plenty of hot springs in the area. The most famous is the Blue Lagoon Spa which is close to Keflavik airport. The lagoon formed as a result of the overflow from a nearby power plant.
However, there are lots of natural geothermal hot springs in more remote locations, where you can avoid the crowds and have a more natural experience. Some of the spots travellers recommend are Seljavallalaug, which is close to Skogar, and Reykjadalur, the Valley of Steam, which is close to Hveragerði.
The South region boasts vibrant bird life during all seasons. Freshwater birds nest in the marshlands and around the estuaries, while seabirds flock around the cliffs of Reynisdrangar and Dyrhólaey.
You may be able to spot North Atlantic puffins nesting on the cliffs between May and August. In summer there are 2-3 times as many Arctic Tern as Icelanders so you are bound to spot some of them on your travels. Some species stay throughout the harsh Icelandic winter, including the northern diver, the loom and various species of gulls and ducks.
Seals are often found along the shore, particularly around the Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon and Diamond Beach. As with everywhere in Iceland, you should always keep an eye out to sea, as whales and dolphins reside all along its coastline.
In terms of sports; horse riding is popular, as is fishing, hiking, snorkelling, sightseeing and river rafting.
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Motoneige sur le glacier Langjökull - 2 personnes par motoneige
Visite de la grotte de glace Katla - durée 4h
Randonnée sur glacier à Skaftafell - durée 2h30
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En hiver, les routes islandaises peuvent être glissantes, vos chaussures de randonnée doivent être antidérapantes. Vous pouvez également acheter des crampons à mettre sur vos chaussures dans la plupart des supermarchés et stations essences d'Islande.
Le rendez-vous des activités de ce pack est directement au lieu de départ de l'activité. Vous devez alors vous rendre à ces lieux par vos propres moyens.
Itinéraire quotidien
Jour 1 - Session motoneige sur le glacier Langjokull
Rendez-vous au parking de la cascade Gullfoss sur la route du Cercle d'Or pour le départ de votre activité motoneige. Vous laissez votre véhicule au parking et montez à bord d'une super jeep vous emmenant au camp de base au pied du glacier Langjokull : le deuxième plus grand glacier d'Islande.
Au camp, votre guide vous équipe d'une combinaison chaude, de gants, casque et vous en dit plus sur le déroulé de l'activité. Vous repartez en super jeep pour rejoindre les motoneiges garées au pied du Langjokull.
Le guide vous explique comment conduire la motoneige puis vous partez en file indienne sur le glacier pour 1h de motoneige sur les pentes enneigées du glacier. A mi parcours, vous faites une pause sur le glacier pour profiter des paysages. A la fin de l'activité, retour à Gullfoss. Vous pouvez continuer votre visite du Cercle d'Or.
Jour 2 - Visite de la grotte de glace Katla au Mýrdalsjökull
Au moment de votre visite de la côte sud, faites un arrêt à Vik : un charmant village connu pour sa plage de sable noir Reynisfjara. A Vik, vous rencontrez votre guide pour la visite de la grotte de glace Katla au coeur du glacier Mýrdalsjökull que vous rejoignez en super jeep.
Mýrdalsjökull est le 4ème plus grand glacier d'Islande et a la particularité de couvrir le volcan Katla. Vous n'avez pas à vous inquiéter de l'éruption du volcan, son activité est étudiée de près par des experts 24h/24. En chemin vers la grotte, vous pouvez voir les paysages de ses dernières éruptions volcaniques : cendres volcaniques, champs de lave séchée et collines dont les formes ont été sculptées par la lave.
Arrivé au glacier, le guide vous équipe de casque et crampons. Vous débutez une courte balade pour rejoindre la grotte de glace. La grotte de glace n'est pas de couleur bleue électrique comme au Vatnajokull mais vous pouvez voir de la glace de couleur blanche, noire volcanique et quelques nuances de bleu. Vous passez entre 30 minutes et 1h dans la grotte avant de revenir à Vik.
Vous continuez ensuite votre visite du sud de l'Islande en toute indépendance.
Jour 3 - Randonnée sur glacier au Vatnajokull
Aujourd'hui, rendez-vous à Skaftafell situé au coeur du parc national Vatnajokull pour une randonnée sur glacier. Skaftafell est un arrêt incontournable lors de votre visite du sud-est de l'Islande. En effet, la réserve offre de nombreux sentiers de randonnée et est également le lieu de départ de votre randonnée sur glacier.
Vous rencontrez votre guide au centre d'information. Celui-ci vous équipe de crampons et vous explique le déroulé de l'activité. Vous passez environ 3h avec lui. Vous êtes ensuite conduit sur une des langues du glacier où débute votre rando. Vous profitez des paysages de glace de couleur noire volcanique, blanche et bleue et des crevasses de glace lors d'une randonnée de niveau facile. C'est ici que Batman Begins et Interstellar ont tourné quelques scènes.
Après votre marche sur glacier, retour à Skaftafell où vous êtes libre de continuer votre découverte de l'Islande.
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Mangaluru, Feb 9,2017, The Director General Rajendra Singh, PTM, TM, Director General Indian Coast Guard alongwith Additional Director General K Natarajan, PTM, TM, Coast Guard Commander Western Seaboard and other Senior Officers of Coast Guard had visited Karwar for reviewing the overall infrastructure development and Coastal Security Mechanism of Uttar Kannada district.
The Flag Officer had interactions with Shri SS Nakul, IAS, Deputy Commissioner, UK, and Shri Vinayak Patil, SP, Karwar, Port Officials and other concerned. DC, Karwar assured that all the assistance will be provided to Coast Guard for Infrastructure development at Karwar. Director General Indian Coast Guard appreciated the dedicated efforts of Coast Guard at Karwar for successful operations in terms of 05 SAR (search and rescue) and medical evacuations in last one year and for instituting strict measures to ensure compliance of mandates by the fishermen. Coast Guard Karwar, is leaving no stone unturned in order to have safer seas and secure coasts.
The visit of DGICG was intended for developing synergy with other stake holders in our maritime domain. The visit of Coast Guard Chief at Karwar is bound to enhance coordination and cooperation between Coast Guard and other Stake holders and result in productive development at infrastructure front of Coast Guard at Karwar.
ICGS Karwar has been working in tandem with the Central and State Government agencies in achieving prime national agenda viz. coastal and seaward security besides undertaking other mandated duties of Coast Guard. The Flag officer reiterated that Coast Guard is serving the Nation 24X 7 and is living upto the motto of "We Protect".


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Happy Friday!
For those of you who have been reading for a while I tend to post a fun tag or meme on Friday's to get us into the weekend spirit.
The Book Beginnings on Friday book meme was created by Rose City Reader, where you share the first sentence (or so) of the book you are reading, along with your initial thoughts about the sentence, impressions of the book, or anything else the opener inspires.
Interested to see what my current read had in store for me? Keep on reading to find out.
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Rosemarked (Rosemarked #1) by Livia Blackburne
Publisher: Disney-Hyperion (November 7, 2017)
Print Length: 390 pages
When Zivah falls prey to the deadly rose plague, she knows it's only a matter of time before she fully succumbs. Now she's destined to live her last days in isolation, cut off from her people and unable to practice her art—until a threat to her village creates a need that only she can fill.
A soldier shattered by war . . .
Broken by torture at the hands of the Amparan Empire, Dineas thirsts for revenge against his captors. Now escaped and reunited with his tribe, he'll do anything to free them from Amparan rule—even if it means undertaking a plan that risks not only his life but his very self.
Thrust together on a high-stakes mission to spy on the capital, the two couldn't be more different: Zivah, deeply committed to her vow of healing, and Dineas, yearning for vengeance. But as they grow closer, they must find common ground to protect those they love. And amidst the constant fear of discovery, the two grapple with a mutual attraction that could break both of their carefully guarded hearts.
First Sentence
"A bitter film of ziko root coats the inside of my mouth. I run my tongue over my palate to rub out the taste, though i Know it won't work. Nothing dislodges ziko bitterness- not water, not bread, nor goat's milk. If I'd been planning ahead, I might have brought a mint leaf to chew, but I've had more important things on my mind."
First of all, can I start off by saying I picked this book up based on its gorgeous cover! Judging my book by its cover aside, Rosemarked started off as a lot of YA fantasy novels do, by introducing a foreign concept by a unnamed narrator, leaving the reader, me, with more questions than answers. What is ziko? Why is this person eating it? What things are more important to the person speaking? I'm pretty much hooked after the first paragraph, so hopefully that means I can finish this novel quickly.
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And that is my contribution to the Book Beginnings on Friday conversation. What is the first sentence of the book you're reading right now? Leave it as a comment below and let's chat about it.