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Any recommendations for 2-player games that can be played on the same PC? Ideally co-op... My kids have chewed through all the Lego games and are looking for something new.
Any recommendations for 2-player games that can be played on the same PC? Ideally co-op... My kids have chewed through all the Lego games and are looking for something new.
Try out Trine, though control-scheme for the second player requires a pad and is a bit wonky sometimes.
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Currently playing: Gothic 2; Blood Bowl: Chaos Edition; Waking Mars; Anno Online
Lara Croft is good for some time,but then it gets quite repetitive at the end. There's also Obscure games,both have local coop,same for Kane and Lynch 1,which is quite good game.
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I'm not sure what age your kids are, so some of these may be too violent:
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Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is very good, although it may be a touch too frustrating for kid-taste.
Any turn-based game (as kids me and my brother were like "you control the tanks, I'll control the soldiers"), although many turn-based games have a hotseat mode for a proper bonafide two player experience. Blood Bowl, Incubation, Battlechess (there's a new chess combat game coming out, right?), and the Worms series for example. I don't know of many real-time ones apart from Magicka.
You could always grab some emulators and let em try Chaos Engine or Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom.
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I've not tested it but I think Trackmania 2 has a split-screen mode. I'll check when I get back home.
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Thanks for the suggestions so far! They're 10 and 12, so nothing excessively violent. Liking the ideas of Lara Croft, Trackmania and Trine so far. They tend to play with gamepads, so that requirement isn't a problem.
Bionic Commando: Rearmed is primarily single-player, but also works awesomely in co-op.
You might want to try and get the censored version, if the slow-mo supergore of that one ending scene bothers you, though.
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When I was a younger it was all about hot seating worms with my brothers. So many great memories :D
I fully recommend it.
Am otherwise you can download N64/Ps1 emulators and play allot of games with your brother,there are more kid friendly games out there for those two.
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You can fiddle with the console and the config files on Left for Dead to set up a split screen co-op game if you have a game pad - works on both L4D1 and 2. Highly recommend!
Should get you started.
Homm 3?
It's timeless classic.
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Rock of Ages works though required a gamepad for both players last time I checked. This is also a great way to introduce them to history and possibly Monty Python. I had endless fun looking up the historical figures featured in it.
Another vote for Guardian of Light. Nice, simple game with well grounded mechanics.
I'll also say Renegade Ops. It's...a parody of clichés. I think there's a few 'bastards' thrown around, but it's all fairly light-hearted.
There's also Audiosurf, which can be done with WASD and arrows, as well as controllers. One of the modes is a co-op mode, then let them pick some music to go to.
A Friendship in 4 Colours
It's a gem hiding out in the free Indie Pirate Kart:
(Not actually pirated games, which is good since I refuse to partake in those, but rather games created as part of a 48-hour challenge, then bundled and released for free.)
A Friendship in 4 Colours is basically a 2-person platformer, but each progressive level earns a weapon for one or the other. Now, there are no enemies - rather, the level design means the two players have to work together so as not to accidentally destroy one or the other, which is remarkably easy as you earn more weapons. Both players need to finish a level to pass it.
It can also be played one-player, which requires a great degree of coordination. I have no clue how long it is (my guess is probably not very) because it gets dicey pretty quickly, but the concept is fantastic, it's more fun than frustrating, and it's free...along with approximately 299 other games.
It's under the Damian Sommer folder if you download the Pirate Kart, though you might want to police some of the other games in the Kart and just put the ones you've checked out for the kids to play - most are perfectly safe, many are bad, a few like this one or Dog on Computer's "Blind" are wonderful discoveries, but for that age range, there are a small handful that may be too sophomoric in their humor.
Try Shadowgrounds and Shadowgrounds: Survivor for some co-op fun. One person can use the keyboard/mouse and another use a gamepad. That's what a friend and I did with me playing on the couch with video output to the TV and him at his desk.
I just saw your age restriction, you may want to ignore this then as it is pretty much all shooting aliens in the face.
Yes, it's a single-player game. Yes, it's hard. But it's very fun to watch, and difficulty makes it exciting. Also, one player is unlikely to hog the keyboard for long. If you play it right, your kids will start to compete with each other (who gets higher score/completes more levels before death). Levels are randomly generated.
I've checked, Trackmania 2 does support up to 4 players in split-screen.
I've also checked TM1 ; no split-screen there.
Dungeon Defenders, Blur, STREET FIGHTER or anything in Wii/PS2/CPS2 emulator. Also Streets of Rage remake. The old Magic The Gathering: Battlegrounds was fun in 2p. Magicka...
You don't play emus that much if you recommend ToD instead of D&D2:Shadow over Mystara, which is ten times longer, varied and better and people still plays it online.or Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom.
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patascent | East Ridge Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2001 | |
Tried this route once earlier this year (5-5-01) couldn't make it to the summit because the snow fields were way too soft. Second attempt (7-8-01) was successful and the flowers were stunning. Fun to ride a bike up the trail for the first 2 or 3 miles and stash it in the shrubs...makes the way out much, much fun. | ||
Posted Feb 18, 2007 2:40 am |
mtybumpo | Did it! Date Climbed: Aug 8, 2003 | |
I was been itching to climb a mountain and finally my Dad and I decided on Hyndman. It was a blast and I'll be back again. The view from the top is amazing! | ||
Posted Nov 25, 2006 5:37 am |
brendon | Southeast Face/Ridge Date Climbed: Nov 10, 2006 | |
Due to snow depth in the bowl between Old Hyndman and Hyndman, we ascended talus ribs toward the ridge, rather than from the saddle. Cold! Kevin's zipper thermometer read -10. Not sure if it was that cold, but with wind chill it certainly was. 12er #6. | ||
Posted Nov 11, 2006 10:41 am |
Dennis Poulin | East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 5, 2006 | |
This is a great hike up a very scenic valley. The scree and talus the last 1,200 ft was a bit loose, but no big problem. | ||
Posted Aug 8, 2006 4:00 pm |
Renardo | Long but worth it Date Climbed: Aug 11, 2004 | |
Can get a bit long, so leave early if you can. Great views and a great hike overall! | ||
Posted Aug 6, 2006 8:51 pm |
boisedoc | NIce area Date Climbed: Aug 28, 2004 | |
Fun hike. Initial part drags a bit. Easy boulder hopping to the top. I still think it maybe is a bit harder than Breitenbach. Area is definitely greener than the Lost Rivers. | ||
Posted Jul 19, 2006 12:23 am |
IdaClimber | Idaho Gem Date Climbed: Aug 14, 2005 | |
This is a real Idaho gem. One of my favorites. | ||
Posted Jul 10, 2006 9:25 pm |
summitlovinaddict | Route Climbed: Standard route Date climbed: 8/10/2005 | |
3 of my friends and I climbed it. We camped at one of the lower lake for fun and climbed the next day. We reached the summit pretty quick and were back to our cars to meet Dean from summitpost. He was a great guy, way to go Dean! | ||
Posted Jun 19, 2006 3:04 am |
splattski | Snow climb Date Climbed: Jun 3, 2003 | |
Dad, wife, and I climbed one of the snow gullies on the face. Most exciting part of the day was trying to wade the creek at the trailhead- barefoot and with my wife on my back (bridge was washed out). | ||
Posted Apr 13, 2006 2:21 am |
Scrambling Man | A Gorgeous Approach Date Climbed: Jul 8, 2000 | |
The normal route up Hyndman offers as much scenery on the 6-mile approach as it does on the summit. It has creeks, lakes, wildflowers (depending on season), and a great view of Cobb. I recommend going when the wildflowers are in full bloom. Eight LHBCers made it to the top in 2000. I reached the summit alone in July of 2005. Made it up again with two buddies Memorial Day of 2007. | ||
Posted Feb 14, 2006 4:48 pm |
sprosseda | Route Climbed: SE face / SE ridge Date Climbed: July 4, 2004 | |
Very scenic area. Quick jaunt in 5 miles and up 5,000 vertical feet. Last 1,000 feet went straight up SE face which seemed slightly harder than the SE ridge used on the way down. Only person to summit this July 4th day that I know of. Great views of rest of Pioneers, White Clouds, Boulder, and Lost Rivers. Fun mountain, will do again. | ||
Posted Jan 26, 2006 4:35 pm |
SawtoothSean | Route Climbed: East Risge Date Climbed: July 7, 2004 | |
Great views of Cobb's north side (ice climbs there) on the way up. I got a flat tire after passing Flat Tire Ranch on the way in. | ||
Posted Jan 4, 2006 9:51 pm |
BeDrinkable | Route Climbed: southeast ridge Date Climbed: September 20 2004 | |
Drove up from Boise, solo-ed the standard walk-up Hyndman and drove back to Boise that evening. It made for a long day! Fall is certainly the best time to be in Idaho's mountains. | ||
Posted Jan 3, 2006 12:04 pm |
Bob Bolton | Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: August 13, 2005 | |
See the posts by Dean and takanhase below. Wonderful climb with great scenery. Mike, glad you joined us - it was a pleasure. | ||
Posted Aug 15, 2005 10:39 pm |
Dean | Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: Aug 13, 2005 | |
A truly fine mountain in a beautiful part of Idaho. The wildflowers were excelllent in the upper basins and this was a very enjoyable day with Bob and Mike (mfox, see his report below). Bob and I went on to do the Camas County highpoint, Pk 10337 the following day and found this peak to be one of the best viewpoints I have been to in Idaho. Well worth the effort. | ||
Posted Aug 15, 2005 12:06 pm |
mfox79 | Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: 8/13/2005 | |
I climbed this route with summitpost members Dean and rfbolton who I met in the trail head parking lot. Good climb,with a really long aproach that felt like it wasint going to end. Great scenery and great company. This was my third attempt and I finnaly made it. Well worth the effort. | ||
Posted Aug 13, 2005 11:07 pm |
rleclair | Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: July 31, 2005 | |
Great summer day for summiting Hyndman Peak! Wildflowers were everywhere from the start of the trail and only got better the higher I went. A few storms moved in around 2 PM but one of the better hikes in Idaho! | ||
Posted Aug 2, 2005 11:13 am |
punk_rocker333 | Route Climbed: East Ridge Date Climbed: September 2003 | |
Did this on a chilly September day. Good hike with amazing scenery. | ||
Posted May 1, 2005 8:43 pm |
Still Truckin | Route Climbed: East,ridge from saddle between Hyndman and Cobb Date Climbed: July 2002 | |
One of the most beautiful approaches anywhere, great views in all directions. Late spring trips are the best while the wild flowers are in bloom. Been there three times and plan on going back. Boots with good ankle support advisable, lots of loose rock once you go for the summit. | ||
Posted Apr 19, 2005 4:18 pm |
IdahoKid | Route Climbed: Standard Route Date Climbed: August/03 | |
A beautiful mountain in an outstanding region! I recommend shortening your day greatly by bicycling the first few miles, it sure makes coming down a lot more enjoyable. And once above 11,000 in the boulder hopping of the east ridge, look for the rare Mountain Sorrel plant. Its difficult to find but its leaves taste just like apple, its amazing. | ||
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A former Reagan administration national security adviser is suspected of having illegally represented the government of Sudan, which has been under strict U.S. government sanctions and a trade embargo for nearly 20 years for supporting terrorism and violating human rights.
FBI agents searched the Watergate apartment in Washington where Robert McFarlane resides seeking evidence of his alleged connection with Sudan. Court documents show agents seized handwritten notes, computer equipment and White House documents classified up to the level of Top Secret.
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Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 11:27 BST
Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile trailer explains touch controls
Injustice: Gods Among Us developer NetherRealm Studios has released a new mobile trailer that explains how battles play out using your device's touch screen. Is it any substitute for physical controllers? Discuss below.
Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 03:59 BST
Gamestick delayed from April to June by high-volume demand
Citing unanticipated demand, the makers of Android-powered microconsole Gamestick have pushed the hardware's expected launch date back to June.
Mon, Apr 08, 2013 | 01:24 BST
Sonic the Hedgehog remastered for Android, iOS release this month
Sega has announced a new version of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, remastered for Android and iOS. In a post on the Sonic Retro forums, prominent Sonic fan community members Christian "The Taxman" Whitehead and Stealth were confirmed as the power behind the port, with Whitehead stating the new version is a Retro-Engine remake like that Sonic CD was recently graced with. Expect the mobile release this month for $3; owners of the existing version will be able to update for free. A Sonic 2 remake is also on the cards.
Thanks, Destructoid.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013 | 19:46 BST
Ouya reviews begin: first impressions highlight key issues
Ouya console reviews have begun creeping on to the internet, but the news so far hasn't been too positive. Still, it's early days yet and Ouya's CEO Julie Uhrman has described the first wave of Kickstarter consoles as a preview period while the team refines the format.
Fri, Apr 05, 2013 | 08:21 BST
Tekken Card Tournament live on browsers, iOS & Android now
Tekken Card Tournament is the new fighting game from Namco. It sees players collecting up to 191 cards and then using them to apply fists to face, feet to groins – and if you're Kuma – arse to mouth. It's out now on various devices and browsers.
Thu, Apr 04, 2013 | 19:56 BST
Hitman ICA app now available for Android, iOS
A Hitman: Absolution companion app has been released for iOS and Android, and there's a video available below showing off its features. Hitman ICA helps players track their progress, and unlocks various rewards in-game.
Thu, Apr 04, 2013 | 19:51 BST
GameStop – mobile and online a threat, taking steps to integrate new form factors
GameStop has acknowledged that mobile and online gaming are a threat to its business, and it plans on taking steps in order to compete and jump on the bandwagon.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 21:07 BST
Frozen Synapse hitting iPad in May, Android later
Frozen Synapse will land on iPad in May, according to Mode 7. Announced at the end of 2011, the game will contain Cross-play between iOS, Android, Mac and PC versions and players will be able to start playing on one system and resume their game on another. The Red DLC which adds co-op and new missions will also be made available. The Android tablet release will occur after the launch on iPad. Thanks, Joystiq.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 18:47 BST
Project Shield: hands-on with Tegra-4 powered goodness
During GDC 2013, VG247′s Sam Clay was given hands-on time with Nvidia's Project Shield, the Tegra-4 powered mobile console announced at CES earlier this year. Even better? The demo featured Skyrim streaming from PC, and looking rather lovely.
Wed, Apr 03, 2013 | 08:48 BST
GameStick: bringing casual to the big screen
PlayJam brought Android console Gamestick to an offsite event at GDC last week. If you've ever wanted to play your favorite smartphone games in your living room, this may just be the device for you. Stephany Nunneley reports.
Tue, Apr 02, 2013 | 20:50 BST
OUYA to have 104 titles on offer at launch
OUYA has been hitting mailboxes of Kickstarter backers, and while the rest of the world won't be able to pick up the Android console until June 4, potential customers should start saving up: there will be 104 titles at launch.
Tue, Apr 02, 2013 | 08:35 BST
Polarity available now on Ouya
First-person puzzlers are all the rage, by which I mean I can remember three off the top of my head. The latest title to join the ranks of Portal, Quantum Conundrum and Q.U.B.E. is Polarity, an Ouya exclusive, which is raising interested eyebrows with this new trailer.
Mon, Apr 01, 2013 | 23:15 BST
Iron Man 3 headed to Android, iDevice
Gameloft has nabbed the rights to Iron Man 3 and produced an endless flyer for Android and iDevice. The licensed spin-off arrives on both mobile platforms on April 25. Check out a trailer through the break.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | 11:32 GMT
Ouya: GAME to stock console in UK, pre-orders open now
Ouya will be available to buy in the UK, thanks to high-street retailer GAME. You can place your pre-order for the android-powered console now for £99.99. You can also pre-purchase controllers for £39.99.
Thu, Mar 28, 2013 | 05:19 GMT
Broken Age trailer escapes GDC Awards
Here's the teaser trailer for Broken Age shown at the GDC Awards today; it's our first look at the crowdfunded- game formerly known as Double Fine's Adventure.
Wed, Mar 27, 2013 | 04:39 GMT
Google, Apple key to paid app success, says Critter Crunch dev
In a GDC session, as reported by Edge, Nathan Vella of Capybara Games said that earning a featured spot on Apple or Google's app stores is the best way to promote a premium mobile game. He mentioned a number of other factors like not launching in the same week as big titles, figuring out what makes the game special and designing the game before deciding how to monetise it, but said leveraging fan interest to help get platform holders' interest is vital. "Both of their companies have extremely 'ear to the ground' editorial teams and if you can make a splash, they will notice," he said.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 22:38 GMT
Wargaming announces World of Tanks Blitz for mobile
Not content with being the creators of the most popular online tank game on the PC, Wargaming is taking World of Tanks on the bus as well, as World of Tanks Blitz will someday be available for Android and iOS devices, both tablets and phones.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 22:19 GMT
Nolan Bushnell: Mobile gaming on the way out
Navigating the mobile gaming universe can be a nightmare, because, well, there are a whole lot of those games. I play 5-10 new ones every week, in fact, but at the same time it's rare that a new game will break into the top overall downloads chart. And Atari founder Nolan Bushnell tells All Things D that an environment like that will burn out developers.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 21:57 GMT
Fish Out of Water headed to mobiles soon
As promised, Halfbrick has unveiled its latest game, Fish Out of Water. It looks like a spin on the popular "flinging stuff as far as you can" genre, but with the Australian's developer's trademark panache, including a cast of characters with varied abilities; craftable equipment; and dynamic weather. Dynamic weather. In a mobile game. This is the best era to be alive. Check out the trailer through the break.
Tue, Mar 26, 2013 | 21:51 GMT
Angry Birds: Star Wars – Cloud City adds Boba Fett
Angry Birds Star Wars shows no signs of slowing down; the latest episode, Cloud City, takes the action even higher into the sky than usual, and also adds everyone's favourite bounty hunter, Boba Fett. It hasn't been dated but is expected soon. Check out some gameplay footage through the break.


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For some reason I feel there is some sort of force inside of me that tries t push away all the good things in my life and bring forth the bad. For example, dating people that I know were no good for me and a bad influence but I still tried to be with them, porn, lusting, giving up on myself etc. I am currently in a new relationship now and this guy is PERFECT!!! But is seemed like I'm always looking for something to be wrong with him or something tells me "he doesnt love me" blah blah blah. I am so tired of it. I wont stop. I need guidance. I pray to God but i wont go away. And it doesnt help that I over think everything. The thing is he's the one I've always been looking And on for..like really. And now that I've found him its like this force is working double time. What is this phenomenon?
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And the unconscious need to control your external environment because your internal one is not peaceful. For starters, you could do several things. 1) Meditate. This is a biggie. Not the same a praying or intercession. Mediation is about Mind Training. And let me be clear about this: mind training is not about chaining your monkey mind (go google that phrase) to a fence. It's about centering yourself- or put another way- about finding your center, which is something else entirely. This takes practice. Daily practice. It's not something you do once or twice. Meditation will help you see what IS, not what your monkey mind wants to make up. I know that it's like to have a great relationship and then mess with it so much mentally that it gets messed up. Part of being in relationship is letting the other person be who they are. Relationship bring up all our 'stuff'. Not for nothing that skilled psychologists have observed that most people - energetically speaking- marry their parents in their first big relationship. In other words, our first relationships bring out all our crap with our parents. Why? So that it can be healed. It can be a life-long process. You learn to give the very thing you want and need. 2) Fear is a tiny voice inside your head. However, there is an even tinier voice called Love inside your heart, and you can only hear it if your head gets quiet. And your head can only get quiet through meditative practices which generate COMPASSION/LOVE for yourself first, and then to others. The Law is this: you can't give what you don't have.
Be the love you seek. Last edited by Daniel; 01-01-2010 at 09:54 AM. Reason: spelling |
Hi Legendary
Sometimes I think it can be a habit. We can get into a habit of expecting things to go wrong and someone one said 'what I most feared, happened' and I think that if we expect things to go wrong then we're almost making them go wrong by anticipating them. Our minds are very powerful. I mean we don't just get 'turned on' by someone we fancy who walks past us. We look at them and then we think thoughts and that increases our arousal. I think it's similar with other stuff too. I mean you can almost feel the energy of someone who is depressed, it's expressed in their facial expression very often anyway and by what they say and the mood around them, but it almost pushes people away from them too. People who are happy and bubbly often have lots of friends because it's an attractive energy. I'm not saying that you're a negative person but I think that something negative has got a hold of your mind when it comes to relationships that's all. I don't know if anything I'm saying is helpful but I know that in my life I've had to make a decision (many decisions) about various feelings and thoughts I've had and it's moved me forward and helped me be back in control of my fears. Try and enjoy what you have now and today and try not to spoil it by worrying about what might happen tomorrow. Remember how important you are in G-d's eyes and focus on Him and not so much about your relationship. My confidence has come from Him and who He is rather than what He can do to help me. Then when I look at my life I can see how He has been helping me without me even being aware of it. Hope that's makes sense. Cxx |
Ok both of you have helpful advice. Its just really hard cause it ruins everything and also. What about where the bible says your heartr can be deceitful. My pastor at church believes this to be one of the reasons gays feel the way thery do because our hearts are deceiving us. I just thought that your heart was always right? In that case could my heart be this force..idk....its very confusing. I also though Jesus taught of love therefore how can love be wrong? This is hard and is exactly why I'm on a spiritual journey..I'm looking for the RIGHT answers.
When Jesus talks about 'the heart' as being 'deceitful' - the 'heart' in hebrew often means the mind and our thoughts NOT our heart as in the feelings and emotions that love bring. It's important to have a little understanding of the hebrew and thr greek to properly understand the english translations, which are sometimes misleading.
Our human minds often mislead us. That is why G-d says that His thoughts and His ways are greater than ours, who can know them. It's important that we read and study scripture for ourselves and I certainly wouldn't rely on a pastor to guide me, when G-d can speak to us directly. We can discuss scriptures with our pastor or rabbi and one another and it's good to do this but when it brings confusion which seems to be what you have at the moment it's possibly not of G-d. G-d is the author of peace. Jesus came to bring us peace and is the prince of peace. If you're feeling confusion and fear then it could be that you need to spend a little time - even if it's just 5 minutes to be alone and open the scriptures or pray quietly or pour your heart out to G-d. He will hear you and help you. Try maybe not to hurry and rush into and out of prayer but wait in His presence for a short while (few minutes) so He can restore you and give you His peace and refresh you. You may not be seeing clearly because of the fear you have but G-d can help you be calm. He hears you. Be patient and see how He can help you. Also, I have to say that I totally disagree with your pastor regarding gays being deceived by their hearts - that is only an opinion and has no scriptural basis or evidence. It's his own interpretation of that particular scripture, but there is no evidence that this is what it is talking about. There is no reference to homosexuality - if it doesn't say it then it's a guess and is probably coming from his prejudices. Cxx |
Stop listening to other people!
And to be blunt, your pastor it full of crap! The only confusing thing is when we listen to everyone instead of ourselves. The Kingdom is within, right? Look there and nowhere else. Another reason to meditate.
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Normally I don't post much to other people's threads because all I have to add is ignorance. But in this case I believe that your fear is one maybe of committment. On one hand, you would like to be in a committed relationship with someone, but on the other hand, you don't trust your instincts to know when the 'right' person is in your grasp. The best advice I could give you is to live in the moment. If something doesn't work out, it doesn't work out, and you move on. As perfect as this guy might be for you, there could be another right around the corner who is better if the relationship doesn't go just the way you want it. So enjoy it while it lasts, and if it is forever great if not it was great while it lasted. That philosophy can free you from worrying the relationship to an early grave and give you good perspective for if it was never meant to be.
You might want to check out the website link below about how to analyze your thoughts and determine when flawed thinking produce self-defeating behavior. Good luck. http://www.criticalthinking.org/arti...g-a-critic.cfm Rick |
Hi there Legendary. So you are in a relationship with a great guy--congratulations!! Will things go wrong at times, will you have disagreements? Assuming this thing lasts for some time, yeah you will. That's life.
I understand fear. I've lived with it much of my years and am still overcoming it day by day. Interestingly, I talked with a Native American shaman last night from whom I am buying a custom-made drum. She asked me about traits I wanted to get rid of and I named fear. Rabbit is invoked against fear in Native spirituality, and rabbit tracks are going on my drum, as well as skunk (invoked against low self-esteem . I've been told so many times that if we expect bad, that's probably what we'll get. Follow your heart, and I agree with the others, pay no attention to hompophobic "spiritual leaders." They are frauds and not worthy of your time and veneration.
"And though I may not know the answers, I can finally say I am free. And if the questions led me here, then I am who I was born to be." --Susan Boyle "If all fools could fly, the sun would be eclipsed forever." --Dutch proverb |
Evil Force GOD Help Your Child
if you end up being a paraplegic, instead of god letting you die from your injuries, it is his will no? who are you to question his will?
Since no gods are actually talking to us, the only way we know "God's will" is through an ancient text written by men hundreds of years ago. So, where's the evidence that this text is God's will? The men who wrote the text said that they were inspired by God.
Yes. Of course. Who are we to question that? Rick |
You've just been hijacked.
Hey Legendary,
This is just a possible explanation. You may just have had an "amygdala hijack." "The amygdala is the "fight or flight" and emotional memory part of the brain. Its job is to protect by comparing incoming data with emotional memories. An amygdala hijack occurs when we respond out of measure with the actual threat because it has triggered a much more significant emotional threat. For instance, the amygdala will react similarly to the threat of being eaten by a tiger (physical threat) and the threat of an ego attack (emotional threat) by bringing on the fight or flight reaction.So your boyfriend may say "What did you do today?" (or something innocuous) and your emotional memory pattern is triggered based on something you make up or that happened to you years ago and you get hijacked. You react to a question as if there is a literal threat of violence. Heart rate goes up, muscles clench, hands sweat, breathing shortens... and it was just a question. That might be part of it. The other part of it, is that you simply don't have an emotional memory pattern that is consistent with being in a loving, vibrant, creative, supportive relationship. So when that is happening, your brain wants to normalize the situation and to get you back into a situation where it "knows" what to expect... i.e. drama, being alone, being miserable, etc. Your brain knows what all of that is like and "it" (not you) would choose the safety of the "known" versus the risk of the unkown. All there is to do is notice you're getting hijacked, acknowledge it, give it up and create something. "Wow, he said "how was your day?" and I was immediately upset, like he was gonna get me or something. I just got hijacked. Well, that's not what I'm committed to. I'm going to create being courageous/creative/sensuous/etc. instead." Now, you are at choice in your life... instead of being driven by your lizard brain (the amygdala.)
I am committed to a world that works for everyone and no one or nothing is left out.
Our brains can sometimes do things that make us behave in self-defeating ways. I think Nathan has some sound advice that makes good sense. I think you can benefit by checking it out. Rick |
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I'm curious to understand how you came to the conclusion that no God's speak to us. How do you explain "intuition"? |
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Here I am shooting the UNLV Rebels Basketball game against Utep. I am such a ham! I love shooting sports, I live for the adrenaline rush. A sporting event like this fast paced, competitive, ball game will keep you on your toes.
There is so much happening so incredibly fast. Each second of the game offers an opportunity to shoot passion and emotion in its rawest form. Being an athlete myself I appreciate the game for what is and for what it represents. I adore getting lost in each moment.
Trying to follow the ball down the court. It is extremely challenging photograph sports, but the essence of any challenge inspires me to indulge.


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International scientists confirm that the orca Morgan, rescued in Holland in 2010 and moved to Loro Parque in 2011 at the request of a Dutch judge, suffers a hearing loss that could be severe or even absolute. This is the conclusion reached by the experts, having made multiple hearing tests that took plac last week at the facilities of Orca Ocean.
The research team, composed of experts from the Netherlands Institute for Marine Resources and Ecosystem Study (IMARES) and many other experts from different part of the world, found that in all of the orca they could record brain responses to sound stimuli, except for Morgan. This study confirms the suspicions of the trainers and veterinarians of Loro Parque, who had warned that the animal did not seem to respond to sound signals.
With the confirmation of this hearing deficit, the trainers continue to make visual adaptations to the communication system for managing Morgan. At the same time, and in conjunction with the advice of specialists in animal behaviour from the Free University of Berlin, new lines of work will be developed that will allow us to understand in more detail the limitations of Morgan.
Morgan was rescued in a moribund state by the Dutch dolphinarium Harderwijk on June 23, 2010 and following the decision of the Dutch government, was moved to Loro Parque on the grounds that the facilities of Orca Ocean are the most appropriate to ensure the welfare of this marine mammal. Morgan currently exceeds 1400 kilos and eats more than 30 kilos of fish daily.
Over the last twelve months Morgan has been integrated into the group of orcas in Loro Parque and has established links with each of the specimens, as expected by the Dutch authorities when they decided not to release her in the absence of guarantees for her survival in the sea.
HolidayCheck, popular website leading the most influential online reputation sites in Europe, has included Costa Adeje Gran www.gfhoteles.com in their prestigious list "Quality Selection 2012", where only top hotels are highlighted.
GF Hoteles , especially values the fact that their 5 star hotel in Costa Adeje has been selected to be in this exclusive group as the chryteria is based on personal, independent and spontaneous reviews that guests' of Costa Adeje Gran have decided to share in this site.
HolidayCheck, has become in the last few years a reliable source of information for both travel industry professionals and travelers that can also determine a booking.
According to Mr. Eliseo Ortega, Hotel Manager , "being part of a special list with only 99 other hotels is, with no doubt, a nice appreciation to the work all our team is doing , who is making a permanent effort in order to make each stay something special to be reminded".
HolidayCheck, offers users not only destination and hotel reviews also the chance to plan and book holidays, making personal contact easier through forums in several languages.
This week, three of the four hotels the canarian hotel Chain, GF Hoteles owns, Costa Adeje Gran Hotel, Hotel Fanabe Costa Sur and Hotel A. Isabel have received from EGL ECOENERGETICA in the Canaries, the green stamp. This certificate is given to those businesses where electric supplies come completely from renewable energy contributing to protect the environment and fighting against climate change.
The Green Stamp reflects the effort and responsibility of GF Hoteles getting energy only with a renewable origin guaranteed accepted by CNE and looking forward a sustainable future, a serious commitment with both, society and environment.
At GF Hoteles we share with guests and followers this certificate as it is in everybody's hand the responsible use of energy and a sustainable attitude.
Continuing its compromise to constant innovation Siam Park started the current year 2012 as the reference of the new generation's water-theme parks with incomparable attractions and with its new VIP Villa for 15 people that has surprised everybody since its opening. In this sense, Siam Park starts now its expansive stage with two new attractions that will stun children and adults.
The new mega ride, KINAREE, is now in the first stages of planning! It will be an attraction without precedent in aquatic parks and consists of adrenaline produced by high speeds with the emotion of a tornado wave, never ever before experienced in any other park in the world. To this injection of fun, we will also be enlarging the Kids' Zone, with many exciting surprises for the younger ones in the family so that the fun is just inexhaustible.
Once again Siam Park continues surpassing itself with the fabulous and biggest artificial wave in the world that reaches a height of 4 meters. After carrying out some improvements of the system and after a valuation of the possibilities by some surfing-experts Siam Park could perfect the wave and make it the only one worldwide that reaches 4 meters of height and that breaks with such a power, that, for the surfers and those who love the emotion, a rush of adrenalin is for sure.
In addition to this stunning attraction several sharks and rays of different species are the amazing inhabitants of the aquarium of the big and dramatic Tower of Power which will surprise everyone who dares to explore it. These animals are now part of the great outdoor big aquarium, which was specially tailored for them with 1,500,000 litters of seawater and the best conditions of quality. Real sense of adrenaline and shocking dose of excitement are the feelings experienced by those who dare to live the adventure of gravity 0 in the Tower of Power, completing the feat by gliding through the transparent acrylic tube, with sharks, rays and other surprises which accompany the visitors at 5 inches away from them, before ending the tour of 28 meters of almost vertical fall. This slide confirms, therefore, the unique positioning of this new choice of leisure located in southern Tenerife, which defines a new dimension of leisure, pleasure and fun on the island, marking a before and after in the water parks concept.
More than three years have passed already since princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn of Thailand inaugurated Siam Park, the kingdom of the water with the most spectacular aquatic attractions of Europe, in which the quality, excellence and technological innovation have been the keys of the success of the park and reason why it has fulfilled the expectations anticipated for his first year of existence. In spite of the difficult moments that the economic and tourist sector crosses, as well as the tough and cold winter that has lived Tenerife in the last season, Siam Park has managed to consolidate the awaited leadership and bets to continue supporting the Tenerife destiny, offering excellence in the facilities, which assures the well-being and enjoys all the visitors.
Throughout these years, Siam Park has been devoted as the best option of leisure of the south of Tenerife and thus demonstrates the originating visitors it of diverse countries of the world, that have enjoyed all their attractions in surroundings of exuberant vegetation and plenty of the mysticism of the old kingdom of Siam. Unexpected and exciting rides, magicians and mysterious corners and the facilities more outposts than exist leave without words that visit it.
Tropical scenes, natural gardens and an exquisite Eastern architectonic design, do of this new tourist proposal, a unique place in which all the family has her exclusive space for the diversion, the adventure, the emotion and the adrenalin. For that they prefer the rest, the tranquility and the nature, Siam Park offers diverse possibilities, with its white sand beach, exotic views, tropical gardens and relaxing strolls in crystalline waters of a slow river. This park, of 185,000 square meters of surface, counts on the technology more outpost than it makes of each attraction a unique and unique experience.
Record on exclusive attractions
Siam Park breaks world records with its attractions that offer fun and adventure. The "Mai Thai River" is the largest lazy river of the world with the highest elevation system, up to 8 meters. To make the surfer's heart beats, Siam Park offers the biggest artificial wave of the world, 4 meters high and the park has the wider range of slides.
A very especial style
As Siam Park belongs to Loro Parque Group, the best quality is assured, as the company is internationally known for its high standards. The beautiful Thai architecture was created by professor Ruetai, who came especially from Bangkok University to design all the buildings and sculptures, down to the last detail to make sure that everything has a real Thai feel, but being careful not to offend the Thai religion and beliefs. From the unique slide designs incorporating dragons and laser shows, to the layout and composition of the 9,500 m2 beach, to the pumping and heating of the sea water that supplies the park, everything has been meticulously planned. A real difference in Siam Park is that the slides are set amongst lush sub tropical vegetation so they are almost camouflaged by the jungle-like scenery and therefore unlike other parks, where you can see all the metal supports and bases, this park leaves much more of the experience down to the imagination and heightens the mystery and surprise that await visitors.
Social and environment responsibility
In the Loro Parque Company, high standards of technical installations are key features in all their ventures. Naturally Siam Park follows this concept and above all is designed to respect the environment using the latest technological developments. The water for the park feeds directly from the sea into a special reservoir where it is then desalinated. The result is a closed circuit. In this way 600 cubic meters per day are filtered before feeding into the attractions. Water is then recycled afterwards to water the plants and keep the garden healthy.
The unique natural gas installation of the Canaries provides the machines of the park with the necessary energy and heat the water in the winter months at around 24ºC. This make possible to enjoy the park during the whole year. This big success contributes to produce 70% less contaminating emissions. And this again induces to conserve the balance of the environment. The water is repeatedly renovated, so that the care of health of the visitors is assured.
Energy saving
Siam Park strongly supports renewable, not polluting energies in order to contribute to the development of a sustainable tourism in Tenerife and to do so, together with Loro Parque, it has a field of photovoltaic conversion of 2,80 megawatt at its disposal in southern Tenerife. The total contribution of energy from photovoltaic conversion is thus 4.15 megawatt annually which helps to avoid the emission of more than 2.199 of CO2 into the atmosphere each year. Siam Park also contains a system of water purification and desalination, as well as the first natural gas plant built on the island to warm the water during the winter months, in order to ensure the comfort of visitors.
Breath-taking and fantastic attractions
The "Wave Palace" is an attraction without comparison; It produces the biggest handmade wave in the world, up to 3 meters high, but produces waves of 42 different types, sizes and shapes, and you can also relax on the whitest sandy beach of Canary islands, "Siam Beach", with stunning views. The tropical "Mai Thai River" meanders through the park for the visitors to relax and enjoy as they drift along in the current of crystal clear water. They can sit back and take in the sights they pass by the exotic islands, the cascading waterfalls, and the spectacular aquarium. The "Mai Thai River" also holds the highest elevation system, a fast and a Jacuzzi area.
The kids have their own area, "Lost City", where they become real adventurers, explore different secrets between the bridges, pools and waterfalls, and play with a lot of funny water games. The little ones have also their own exclusive area with special constructed slides for babies. Fun is safeguarded for the whole family.
For the speed lovers "Naga Racer" is the best possibility to race with friends or be like Indiana Jones in a family sized raft, experiencing lot of adventures, in the "Mekong Rapids". In "The Giant" the visitors will feel the force of the centrifuge spins them round and round in a powerful twin cyclone. "Jungle Snake" offers a real jungle composed of different slides, fast and slowly, dark tunnels and open ones to enjoy the views, "Volcano" will envelop the visitors in a completely darkness and a laser show and The "Tower of Power" offers the absolute adrenaline hit, with his 28 meters vertical drop.
Park Services
Park opening hours
Everyday from 10:00 to 17:00 during winter, 18:00 during summer (subject to change).
The Floating Market will transport visitors to a typical Thai village scene where you will find everything you need to make your day in the park an enjoyable one: sun cream, swimming suits, sunglasses and much more. There´s a surf Billabong shop located at the beach.
There are 5 bars and restaurants offering a wide range of foods to choose from and you can dine either on the beach, by the Mai Thai River or in the Floating Market. It is not permitted to bring food into the park.
Changing Rooms
Changing rooms and showers are available.
Available to hire
Large Lockers, Small Lockers and Towels.
Sun beds and sunshades
Sun beds and umbrellas are included in the entrance fee (subject to availability) and are distributed on the islands and Siam Beach. There are life vests also available.
Private Cabanas
Private Cabanas for up to 4 people are available for hire during park opening hours for a real special day out. Guests are met at the park entrance and each given a bracelet which permits them to a limited all inclusive service in the Beach Bar, Beach Club, Thai Bar and Thai House. Guests will be accompanied to their Cabanas by one of our Public Relations. Each cabana has 4 sun beds, shower on the terrace, towels, fan, sofa, TV and DVD player, WIFI connection and a mini bar with refreshments, beer and snacks. Prices are 400€ per Cabana for up to 4 people (this includes park entrance) and bookings can be made on Siam Park website www.siampark.net or by contacting the sales department directly at email@example.com, Tel.: +34 902 060 000 ext. 422.
How to get here
Free bus service
Siam has its very own double-deck buses which pick up guests in Los Cristianos, Playa de las Americas and Costa Adeje.
By public bus
The nearest bus station is Playa de las Americas TITSA bus station and is in front of the park
By car
Exit 28 from the south highway. There is also a guest car park available at 3€ per day.
Baby dolphin Ilse, along with young orcas Adán and Morgan, who was recently rescued in the Netherlands, are undisputed protagonists of the most award-winning Zoo in Spain.
Dozens of new water, land and air animals populate the Park and confirm the success of its animal breeding and welfare programme.
Loro Parque, one of the most beautiful zoological and environmental parks in the world, continues expanding its current leisure attractions with amazing news that will surprise visitors of all ages. Exclusively in 2012, there will be a brand new exhibition of white Bengal Tigers, additional aviaries with new parrot species, offspring of meerkats and marmosets, as well as a fully renovated sea lion stadium where children and adults will enjoy these endearing marine mammals that inspire love towards nature.
Almost forty years after it opened its doors for the first time, Loro Parque returns to its origins, the parrots, and bets more strongly than ever on showing the beauty of biodiversity in all its exhibits. Under a captivating message of conservation, Loro Parque is also preparing the renewal of its parrot show, the first of its kind in the world and a great attraction that will surprise our visitors with a brand new presentation in 2012. Multimedia effects and a dreamlike architecture will make it possible for this great show to combine the emotions that parrots from the most exotic regions evoke together with the wonders of nature and all that we can do to protect it.
A real Baby Boom joins these new attractions, beginning with the recent birth of the dolphin Ilse along with the newly arrived orca Morgan (rescued in the Netherlands), meerkat and marmoset offspring and hundreds of chicks of different parrot species, who all now populate now the Park and have become the centre of attention of both children and adults. Likewise, in the new tropical macaw aviary, various species of these majestic birds blend in a triumphal flight, forming a veritable symphony of colour and moving the visitor to the heart of wild America. This breeding success is without doubt the best main indicator of the welfare that the animals enjoy in their different ecosystems.
The new film Planet Life adds to the beauty of all these baby animals and will be exclusively showed in our Naturavisión theatre. It was especially created by the co-producers of Oceans to inspire love for nature and to show the beauty of biodiversity in high definition.
Katandra Treetops is also a great adventure that causes a big sensation. In the Australian Aboriginal language, the word Katandra means "song of birds" and this attraction is one of the largest and most impressive free flight aviaries that exist on the planet where visitors can have a close look at hundreds of exotic birds of different species and subspecies from Australia and Asia with their nests. Colourful Rainbow loris, cockatoos, ducks, emus and fruit doves, among many other birds, are the inhabitants of this wonderful aviary that combines lush tropical vegetation with a jungle atmosphere, making this walk across a suspension bridge one of the favourite spots for the entire family. Katandra Treetops is the latest big attraction Loro Parque has opened and it consists of a structure of stainless steel that weighs more than 21 tons and reaches a height of 27 meters within a gigantic space of more than 27,000 m3 conceived for the free flight of birds.
It is approaching 40 years since Loro Parque opened its doors for the first time and it has now grown to one of the best known and most respected zoological gardens in the world, both for its exceptional beauty, excellent facilities and installations as for its focus on nature and the environment. For these reasons Loro Parque is the world's first zoological park awarded with the international environment certification "Biosphere Park – Animal Embassy", a seal of quality developed by the Institute of Responsible Tourism (ITR), linked to UNESCO, whose aim is the application of sustainable practices in parks and zoos. Hence a set of responsibility criteria was defined, encompassing issues related to animal care and welfare together with visitors´ safety, as well as other aspects linked to environment conservation such as energy use, water and waste management, product consumption, soil quality, among others. After the creation of this certificate, Loro Parque has been audited by the ITR to assess its compliance with the criteria and the parameters of sustainability and well-being required therein. In this sense, it is the first zoo to obtain this international recognition, together with its compliance of ISO 14001 and EMAS requirements.
Founded on December 17, 1972, this wonderful park was initially conceived as a paradise for parrots and has developed over the years into one of the biggest attractions of the Canary Islands, with over 43 million visitors so far. Currently, it is home to a wide range of animal species set amongst tropical palm trees and exotic vegetation with stunning Thai architecture, depicting the charm and richness of this ancient culture.
Located in the heart of Puerto de la Cruz and La Orotava Valley Coast, which is the greenest area of the North of Tenerife, it enjoys privileged climate conditions with mild temperatures in winter as well as during the summer. Therefore, any time of the year is a good opportunity to enjoy this paradise and join its worship to nature. It all began with just 13.000 square metres designed to recreate the natural habitats of the animals. Nowadays the park has grown to 10 times its initial size covering an area of 135.000 m2 that houses the world's largest and most diverse reserve of parrots with 350 different species and subspecies and over 4.000 birds. Likewise, it houses other extraordinary animals such as dolphins, sea lions, gorillas, chimpanzees and penguins, together with an aquarium and 6 majestic orcas, among other wonderful species.
One of the most striking attractions of Loro Parque is OrcaOcean, considered world's most modern and innovative installation for orcas. Opened in February 2006, it can host up to 2.800 people at a time to enjoy a show like no other. There is our group of four SeaWorld (United States) orcas, together with the small baby Adán, born in the Park in 2010 and Morgan, a young orca rescued by the Dutch Dolphinarium of Harderwijk and that was moved to Loro Parque as ordered by a Dutch Court for her survival and with the aim of giving her a better home together with other orcas.
The emblem of Loro Parque is, in addition to its diversity, the quality of its infrastructure, as well as the seriousness and environmental awareness with which each space and detail of the Park, in absolute accordance with nature has developed.
Apart from the range of animals and attractions, Loro Parque stands out for the quality of its infrastructure and its focus on the environment throughout the park, and it features some of the best facilities in the world as well as a professional team of specialists. For these reasons Loro Parque has been honoured with many national and international awards over the years such as the "Green Tree" from the Ministry of Tourism in Germany, the "Award of Excellence" from TUI UK, and the prestigious "International Environment Award" from the Tour Operator TUI in Germany.
Loro Parque has also received the "Merit for Tourism" and the "Gold Medal for Tourism" several times from the Ministry of Business and Tourism of Spain. It is also the only company in the Canary Islands with the distinction of receiving the "Prince Felipe Award for Business Excellence".
Energy saving
Loro Parque has a firm commitment to renewable and clean energy to contribute to the development of sustainable tourism in Tenerife and, due to that, it has implemented its own purification and desalination system, as well as 5-eco-points distributed throughout the park, through which the visitors discard waste separately in order to facilitate the rubbish collection for further appropriate treatment. Loro Parque has also created a photovoltaic energy plant located in the south of Tenerife providing with 2,75 MW of photovoltaic power. Since the plant started to work over 2,75 MWh of energy is generated annually, which stops the emission of more than 2,000 tons of CO2 into the atmosphere each year.
Loro Parque Foundation: 100% for nature
Loro Parque Foundation is an international charitable institution set up to highlight the need for conservation of nature and the environment. It was founded in 1994 with the aim of protecting parrots and their habitats and has built up the most diverse collection in the world which is an important genetic reserve for the future. The Foundation also undertakes many educational projects regarding conservation of nature.
Loro Parque donated the entire reserve of its parrot species to the Foundation. The value of this genetic reserve is beyond calculation. Loro Parque also covers all the costs of its management, so that 100% of the income received goes towards conservation projects. As a result Loro Parque invests in nature, through the Foundation, nearly 3 million US Dollars each year.
At the moment, the foundation undertakes 36 conservation projects in addition to educational programmes that combine the use of new technologies with the educational activities at schools. In 2007 Loro Parque Foundation promoted and sponsored the creation of a marine reserve in the area of the Macaronesia for the conservation of cetaceans that are found there. This project was endorsed both by UNESCO and by the countries that are part of the Atlantic Coast of West Africa that had signed an international agreement.
The parrot genetic reserve of Loro Parque Foundation is the most diverse in the world and as such is an essential resource for the international scientific community. Several pioneering research projects have been developed by different experts and researchers, as for example on artificial insemination and Veterinary Pathology and virology.
These educational and preservation objectives are achieved through teaching and research projects, as well as with responsible breeding programmes and conservation activities. These initiatives have been supported by many businesses and private companies which sponsor the Foundation and contribute each year so that the projects are optimized. This investment has reached more than 11 million dollars in 88 projects in situ in 5 continents.
More information at www.loroparque.com and www.facebook.com/loroparque
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Freshwater Oasis is Now Open at Discovery Cove
Freshwater Oasis is now open at Discovery Cove in Orlando.
At Discovery Cove guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel with fish and rays, hand-feed tropical birds, relax on pristine beaches, and now encounter even more animals: Asian small-clawed otters and marmoset monkeys. Freshwater Oasis, where you can see these new animals, is the newest attraction at Discovery Cove.
Designed with a rainforest canopy above and sparkling-clear springs below, Freshwater Oasis is a natural fit within Discovery Coves tropical atmosphere. Guests can wade, wander, swim and float in the water-filled trails and discover marmoset monkeys and playful Asian otters. No matter where they turn, theyll find endless discoveries.Unique waterways With most of the water waist-deep or shallower, Freshwater Oasis invites families to explore all of the nooks and crannies.
In-Water Relaxation Station The warm water is perfect for relaxing and soaking up the Orlando sunshine or enjoying an ice-cold drink from the brightly colored sunken chairs that are built into this flooded terrace.
More features There are multiple entries into the water, and many pathways for discovering something new at every turn.
Freshwater Oasis is included with admission to Discovery Cove, an all-inclusive tropical day resort where guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel with colorful fish and rays, hand-feed exotic birds and relax on pristine beaches, plus enjoy unlimited admission for 14 days to sister parks SeaWorld and Aquatica in Orlando.
If ever there is a tomorrow when we're not together.......
there is something you must always remember.
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.
But the most important thing is, even if we're apart...... I'll always be with you.
Winne the Pooh - A A Milne
A friend is a hand that is always holding yours,
no matter how close or far apart you may be.
A friend is someone who is always there and will always, always care.
A friend is a feeling of forever in the heart.
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