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Got two months? Want to make the most of them? There can be no better way to do so than one of the most sprawling of all our South American trips. Imagine 60 solid days spent exploring Colombia's Lost City, ambling around Machu Picchu after conquering the Inca Trail in Peru, enjoying a homestay deep in the Amazon jungle, and snorkeling with sea lions in the Galápagos Islands. With a week of camping in the Galápagos included, there's no possible way you'll go home feeling like you missed out on anything in South America.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Wiwa Community Visit & Lunch, Gotsezhi Village
Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Restaurants, Floreana Island
Your G for Good Moment: Floreana Community Guesthouse, Floreana Island
Your Discover Moment: Cartagena
Your Local Living Moment: Amazon Jungle Experience, Tena
Your Discover Moment: Baños
Your Discover Moment: Lima
Your Foodie Moment: Huacachina Winery Visit, Huacachina
Your Discover Moment: Cusco
Your Big Night Out Moment: Cusco
Your Local Living Moment: Lake Titicaca Homestay, Lago Titicaca. Lost City of Teyuna trek (5 days). Tayrona National Park excursion (excluding February departures). Overnight desert camping (Tatacoa). San Agustin ruins visit. Visit to Otavalo Market. Orientation walks in Medellin and Quito. Visit to Otavalo Market. Highlands visit (Floreana Island). Loberia snorkelling excursion. Visit to Flamingo Lagoon and Tortoise Breeding Centre (Isabela Island). Full-day hike of Sierra Negra Volcano. Charles Darwin Research Station (Santa Cruz Island). Lava tunnels. Opportunities for snorkelling, swimming, and incredible wildlife encounters (Galápagos Islands). Beach time in Taganga, Mancora, and Huanchaco. Pachamanca ceremony (Nazca). Guided tour of Machu Picchu. Inca Trail hike with a local guide, cook, and porters (4 days). Amazon Jungle and Colca Canyon excursions. Lake Titicaca excursion. Internal flights. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Trek to the Lost City of Teyuna, Visit the revitalized city of Medellín, Explore Bogota's street art with free time in the capital city, camp out under the stars in the Tatacoa Desert, snorkel with sea lions in the Galápagos, experience local life in a Peruvian and Ecuadorian homestay, conquer the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
1) Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. Some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour after your trip concludes.
2) Galapagos notes:
The itinerary is subject to further changes dependent upon new regulations made by the Galápagos National Park or seasonal points of interest.
The Ecuadorian government currently levies a Galápagos Islands Park entry fee of $100 USD per person. This is payable at the airport upon arrival in the park. It is not included in the cost of the tour, and must be paid in CASH. This fee funds Park maintenance and supervision in Galápagos, as well as ecological study, conservation and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.
The Consejo de Gobierno (local government council) have implemented a system of Transit Control Cards at a fee of $20 USD per person. This card is to be purchased in CASH at a counter in the Quito airport before boarding the flight to the Galapagos. Please retain this card along with your passport as you will be required to present this upon arrival to the Galapagos Islands. Please note that this applies to all tourists entering the Galapagos Islands and is a supplement to the existing entry fee to the National Park and is not controlled by tour operators or travel agencies. It is the first of a number of initiatives to track, control and maintain the sustainable tourism targets set out by the Galapagos National Park and the Ecuadorian government in an attempt to preserve the fragile environment of the archipelago.
There will be a municipal tax of $5 USD per person charged locally upon departure from Isabela Island.
3) In our continued effort to support the rights of the porters on the Inca Trail, we would like ensure that they never exceed the weight limit for their packs as set out by the Peruvian authorities. Porters are allowed to carry no more than 6kg of personal belongings per hiker (for all other Peru treks the limit is 8kg). That means that including your sleeping bag, toiletries, clothing, etc, you are allowed a total weight of 6kg for the hike which will be carried in a duffle bag provided by our local office. Any additional weight must then be carried by you in your day pack. To help achieve this goal we recommend that you carry travel sized toiletries, that you bring sport sandals that can be worn with socks (which are lighter than running/walking shoes) and that you limit electronics to those that you are willing to carry. Any additional baggage can be left in Cusco, but is advised that you bring anything of value (eg. money, passport, credit cards, camera, etc) with you on the trek.
If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline, we suggest each hiker contributes the following to a collective pool. We suggest a tipping amount of $40 per person for the Inca Trail and $35 per person for the Lares Trek.
4) Lost City Trek
Please Note: The Lost City Trek is closed for the month of September each year in order to preserve the trail and complete general maintenance and upkeep.
Hiking days are between 4-6 hours a day, and the highest altitude reached is 1,200 m (3,937 ft) at the Lost City itself. The humidity and the heat makes the trek challenging. Throughout the year the temperature is generally between 35-45 degrees, and there can be heavy rain and muddy conditions.
Along the trek, you will be required to carry your own gear. We recommend not carrying more than is necessary for the route. One or two changes of clothes is enough to give you a change for each day on the trek. Please bring a bag that is sufficient in size to carry what you might need. It is possible to hire a mule to carry equipment for the trek, at a cost of 40-50 USD per day.
Dry season (December – March), the trail can be dry and dusty. When the rains arrive (April – November), the trail can be muddy and slippery underfoot. This also affects the numerous river crossings, as the rainy season brings higher rivers. This can mean that river crossings can be as high as waist height, so we recommend that you bring a dry bag or a plastic bag to cover your daypack as you might need to carry this above your head to keep it out of the river.
As the majority of this trek is through the jungle, please be aware of the presence of mosquitos and other bugs. We highly recommend bringing some form of insect repellent. While the campsites have mosquito nets over the beds and hammocks, mosquitos can be unavoidable at times. A sleep sheet can help to prevent bug bites at night as well.
It may be required to show a Yellow Fever certificate upon entering the country visited. Please check in with your local health expert for advice on Yellow Fever and other inoculations required for this area.
Group Leader Description
ll G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEOs), a G Adventures representative, or an expedition team. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting- we think it's the best of both worlds.
Our CEOs leading tour tours in the Galápagos are all certified naturalist guides.
Group Size Notes
Max 18, avg 14
Meals Included
42 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Local bus, 4×4, boat, truck, speedboat, van, motorized canoe, train, hiking, plane, minibus.
About our Transportation
This trip combines a variety of transportation types. At G Adventures, we believe that getting there is half the fun. When it comes to getting around, public transport is often the best and most colourful way to go. You'll be using a combination of public buses, private vans, ferries, boats and taxis to get from here to there.
Local Flights
All local flights are included in the cost of your tour unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe solo travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Simple hotels (41 nts, some multi-share), camping (7 nts), G Adventures-supported community guesthouse (2 nts), hammock or rustic bunks (4 nts), overnight buses (4 nts), homestays (3 nts).
My Own Room Exceptions
Nights 4-7: Lost City trek, Night 9: Tayrona Park (Hammocks), Nights 19-25: Galápagos camping, Nights 27-29: jungle homestay, Nights 54, 56 and 59: overnight buses, Nights 45-46: Colca Canyon, Nights 52-54: Inca Trail or Nights 52-53 Lares Trek, Night 57: Lake Titicaca homestay.
About Accommodation
Please note that hot water shortages and power outages can be fairly common in Latin America (even in upgraded hotels and private homes). We appreciate your patience and understanding that these occurrences are outside of our control.
Multi-share Accommodation: Multi-share same-sex accommodation is used on this tour, as such, if you are travelling with someone of a different gender you will not be in the same room. For private accommodation please see tours in our Classic Travel Style.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
To take a taxi to your destination, pick up a taxi voucher from the official stand in the baggage area before getting into a cab which will have the price printed on it depending on where you're headed. The price to get to the old city or anywhere in the "Centro" area Zone 1 including hotels in Getsemani should not cost more than COP $18,000.
The supply of yellow taxis in Cartagena is abundant and cheap so if needed they are the preferred choice. This said, one does not need them within the boundaries of the old town so what is left are the so called Boca Grande development and Convento de la Popa /Castillo San Felipe direction. The first makes sense but the Convento is a bit awkward and the taxi drivers know it so tough negotiations are a prerequisite for not being gauged on the way. Airport rides are regulated and cost no more than 5USD.
Please note that Day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned for that day other then your welcome meeting in the evening, so you can arrive at any time. Similarly the last day is a departure day during which no activities have been planned.
A G Adventures Representative will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive information about general and specific aspects of the trip. A welcome note will be left for you in the hotel so you have all the necessary information regarding the meeting time. If you arrive late, s/he will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
What to Take
Most people automatically assume that the weather is hot in South America, but because of the higher altitude in the Andes, the temperature can feel quite cold, especially at night. It's best to layer clothes rather than bring a heavy parka so that you can take layers off.
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items and for the Lost City Trek. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage.
• Knee-length socks
• Loose-fitting, light coloured hiking pants
• Loose-fitting, light coloured long-sleeved shirts
• Pack liners to waterproof bags
Available for Rent:
• Camping mattress/sleep mat (45 soles)
• Sleeping bag (45 soles)
• Walking poles (15 soles each (30 per pair))
Cold Weather:
• Long-sleeved shirts or sweater
• Scarf
• Warm gloves
• Warm hat
• Warm layers
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Inca Trail:
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
• Pack liners to waterproof bags
• Rain gear
• Sleeping bag (Also available for rent)
• Thermal base layer
• Travel pillow
• Walking poles, rubber-tipped (Also available for rent)
• Waterproof hiking boots
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Note: The best clothing for trekking is either wool or synthetic materials in layers, as this is quick-drying and can keep heat in better. We suggest a base-layer, then a mid-layer such as a light fleece jacket or similar, then a windproof and waterproof layer.
Laundry availability is dependent on the location you're in or the amount of time spent in that location.
We suggest packing enough clothing in case laundry is not available and/or packing laundry soap so you can wash things if needed.
Laundry is available on this trip in Cartagena (Day 1-2), Bogotá (Day 13-14), Floreana (Day 19-20), Isabela (Day 21-22), Santa Cruz (Day 23-24), Quito (Day 25-26), Baños (Day 30-31) and Cusco (Day 48-49).
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Latin America. Check with your bank.
You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies.
Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money, a combination of US dollar cash and cards is best. Please bear in mind that cost of living in the southern cone countries (Argentina, Brazil, Chile) is much higher than the rest of South America, and in the case of Argentina, more comparable with Europe. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
We do not recommend bringing travellers cheques as they are very difficult to change in country.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE TIP: Please be advised that slightly torn notes, notes that have been heavily marked or are faded may be difficult to exchange. It is best to bring notes in fairly good condition, in denominations lower than 100USD (or equivalent).
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
It is customary in Latin America to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $5-10 USD per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
If at the end of your trek you felt your trekking guide and support team did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline, we suggest each hiker contributes the following to a collective pool.
Inca Trail:
Head guide: 10-15 USD
Assistant guide: 5-10 USD
Your trekking crew: 40 USD
Lares Trek
Head guide: 10-15 USD
Assistant guide: 4-8 USD
Your trekking crew: 35 USD
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
Please see the itinerary for information on optional activities and estimated pricing.
Huayna Picchu: Although this hike may be promoted by others, we cannot verify that this hike meets G Adventures minimum safety standards. We do not include the Huayna Picchu hike in any of our itineraries, and our CEOs and support staff are prohibited from providing advice or assistance with booking this activity.
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Please note your trip travels to high altitude. This is medically defined as anything over 8,000 feet (2,440 meters). Most people can travel to 8,000 feet with minimal effects. However, everyone reacts to altitude differently and altitude sickness can on set with some people irrespective of fitness and age. For details on how to best prepare and what to do in the unlikely event you are effected on your Adventure, please consult your physician.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewelery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (CEO) will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards), have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your leader, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy we require that at a minimum you are covered for medical expenses including emergency evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. Some tours include adventure activities that require extra coverage (e.g. crampon use); please review your itinerary and make sure that you are covered for all included activities. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Minimum Age
Minimum age of 18 years for this trip.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO). Local naturalist guide for included activities in the Galápagos Islands (certified by the Galápagos National Park Service). Specialist Inca Trail CEO on hike. Local guides.
Day 1: Cartagena
Arrive at any time.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Cartagena (1B)
Free day to explore this coastal colonial city. Wander the historic old town, check out the San Felipe fortress, or get dirty with a mud bath and massage at Totumo Volcano.
Day 3: Cartagena/Santa Marta (1B)
Travel by public bus to this coastal port town. Free time to visit the Gold Museum with its collection of Lost City artifacts, chill out on the beach and pick up any last minute necessities for the upcoming trek.
Additional Notes:
Please note hot water is uncommon in the Caribbean region of Colombia. Showers are likely to only have cold water while visiting this area.
Local bus (5.00 hour(s))
Day 4: Santa Marta/ Wiwa Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
Transfer to Machete Pelao, where the trek to the Lost City of Teyuna begins. Trek through farmland, steamy jungle, and rural Kogi communities. Get a glimpse into the local way of life in the remote river valleys of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Included Activities:
Lost City Trek – Day 1
Day 5: Wiwa Camp /Teyuna Paraiso Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
Continue trekking along the route to Ciudad Perdida. Today is a tough portion of the trek with a lot of steep inclines, make sure to rest and take in the beautiful views. Arrive at the campsite in the afternoon and relax by the river.
Included Activities:
Lost City Trek – Day 2
Day 6: Teyuna Paraiso Camp/ Wiwa Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
Get started early to climb the 1,200 steps up to the Lost City. The view of the surrounding Sierra Nevada Mountains makes it well worth the hike. Explore the Lost City and learn what is known of its origins from the indigenous guide, before making the descent back to Wiwa Camp for the night.
Included Activities:
Lost City Trek – Day 3
Day 7: Wiwa Camp /Ricardito Camp (1B, 1L, 1D)
Follow the path back through the deep jungle, wind through banana trees, cacao plants and small Kogi communities on the way to Ricardito Camp. The nickname for this camp is vista hermosa or beautiful views, sit back and soak them in.
Included Activities:
Lost City Trek – Day 4
Day 8: Gotsezhi Village/Taganga (1B, 1L)
Head across grassy hills and gentle streams to reach the Gotsezhi Wiwa indigenous community. Enjoy a G Adventures-supported community lunch cooked by women from the community with local ingredients. Learn about Wiwa customs on a village visit and then lounge in a hammock by the river. In the afternoon, return to Taganga for a well deserved night in a hotel.
Included Activities:
Lost City Trek – Day 5
Wiwa Community Visit & Lunch
4×4 (2.00-2.50 hours)
Day 9: Taganga/Parque Nacional Natural Tayrona (1B, 1L)
Head into Tayrona National Park for a moderate hike with a local guide. This is a perfect opportunity to experience nature and learn a little more about the rich, natural diversity of northern Colombia.
Additional Notes:
Please note that Tayrona National Park is usually closed during the month of February. The indigenous groups in the area believe that mother nature needs a month of rest, and maintenance to the park is done during this time. If your trip falls in February, you will visit the laid-back town of Minca. Enjoy a visit to a coffee plantation, a hike to a waterfall and learn about local cacao production.
Included Activities:
Tayrona National Park Excursion
Private Vehicle (0.75 hour(s))
Day 10: Taganga/Medellín (1B)
Fly inland to infamous Medellín, now one of Latin America's safest cities. Enjoy an orientation walk upon arrival and an optional night out with the group.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Plane (1.50 hour(s))
Day 11: Medellín
Opt to go paragliding over the city or catch a ride on the cable car.
Day 12: Medellín/Salento
Drive through beautiful landscapes to Salento.
Local bus (8.00-9.00 hours)
Day 13: Salento
Opt to take a morning hike through the towering palms of the Cocora Valley, or choose from a variety of other optional activities in the coffee region of Quindío.
Day 14: Salento/Tatacoa Desert (1B)
Enjoy the ride to the Tatacoa Desert to spend the night under the stars.
Included Activities:
Observatory Visit
Private Vehicle (7.00 hour(s))
Day 15: Tatacoa Desert/San Agustín (1B)
Head out into the impressive Tatacoa desert and explore the rocky canyons. The morning is free to choose how you wish to explore, opt to go for a hike or go horseback riding. After, travel to San Agustin.
Local bus (9.00 hour(s))
Day 16: San Agustín (1B)
Visit the San Agustin Archaeological Park, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site with more than 500 sculptures scattered through the hillside.
Day 17: San Agustín/Popayán (1B)
In the morning travel to Popayán and explore this beautiful colonial town.
Local bus (4.50-5.00 hours)
Day 18: Popayán/Pasto (1B)
Head further south to Pasto, wander around and keep an eye out for local ice cream makers out in the streets.
Local bus (6.00-7.00 hours)
Day 19: Pasto/Otavalo (1B)
Visit the striking Lajas Sanctuary, built on a bridge in a lush gorge, this neo-Gothic church is sure to impress. After, cross the border into Ecuador and continue on to Otavalo for the night.
Included Activities:
Lajas Sanctuary
Border Crossing (Colombia – Ecuador)
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s))
Day 20: Otavalo/Quito
Visit the famous Otavalo artisan market for a morning perusing colourful textiles, art, carvings, and jewelry made by people from nearby communities. In the afternoon, drive back to Quito.
Included Activities:
Otavalo Market Visit
Private Vehicle (2.00 hour(s))
Day 21: Quito/Santa Cruz Island (1B, 1L, 1D)
Fly to the Galápagos Islands and transfer to the campsite located in highlands of Santa Cruz. Explore the highlands to see giant tortoises in the wild and hike to the lava tunnels.
Additional Notes:
The National Park charges a visitor fee of USD100, payable on arrival, which funds park maintenance and supervision in the Galápagos, as well as ecological study, conservation, and infrastructure development in Ecuador's other National Parks. Entry fees and the funds they generate for the National Park System are among measures taken by the Ecuadorian government to protect its natural heritage.
The flight from Quito to Baltra is unaccompanied. You will have G Adventures representatives assisting on both sides to ensure everything goes smoothly. Flights from Quito to Baltra depart between 6:40am and 9:40am depending on the day of the week. These flights will arrive into the Galápagos between 9:30am and 12:30pm with a short refuelling stop in Guayaquil (you will not disembark the plane).
Included Activities:
Lava Tunnels Visit
Highlands Giant Tortoises Visit
Santa Cruz Highlands Camping
Plane (3.00 hour(s))
Day 22: Santa Cruz Island/Floreana Island (1B, 1D)
In the morning, visit the Charles Darwin Station to see Galápagos giant tortoises. After, transfer by speedboat to Floreana Island. Get settled at the G Adventures-supported community guesthouse and opt to explore the small town or catch the sunset at Playa Negra beach.
Additional Notes:
Please note that travel between islands is done by speedboat. The ride can be quite rough, especially from July to December. Make sure to bring sea sickness medication if you are prone to sea sickness.
Included Activities:
Charles Darwin Research Station Visit
Floreana Community Restaurants
Floreana Community Guesthouse
Speedboat (2.00 hour(s))
Day 23: Floreana Island (1B, 1L, 1D)
Enjoy an included snorkelling excursion to Loberia, and visit the highlands of Floreana.
Included Activities:
Loberia Snorkelling Excursion
Floreana Highlands Excursion
Floreana Community Guesthouse
Floreana Community Restaurants
Day 24: Floreana Island/Isabela Island (1B, 1D)
Take a speedboat over to Isabela Island and hike the Sierra Negra Volcano for spectacular views from above.
Included Activities:
Isabela Highlands Camping
Sierra Negra Volcano Hike
Boat (2.00 hour(s))
Day 25: Isabela Island (1B)
Enjoy free time in the morning for optional activities, opt to go snorkelling, surfing or hit the beach. In the afternoon, visit the Flamingo Lagoon and the Tortoise Breeding Centre.
Additional Notes:
Please note that space may be limited for optional activities during high season, these activities are operated by third-party operators and will be subject to availability.
Included Activities:
Giant Tortoise Breeding Centre Visit
Flamingo Lagoon Visit
Isabela Highlands Camping
Day 26: Isabela Island/Santa Cruz Island (1B)
Transfer by speedboat back to Santa Cruz Island, and enjoy a night in the town of Puerto Ayora. Hike to beautiful Tortuga Bay, and opt to go kayaking or just lounge on the beach.
Additional Notes:
Please note, the accommodation for the night is multi-share in a hostel.
Included Activities:
Tortuga Bay Hike
Boat (2.00 hour(s))
Day 27: Santa Cruz Island/Quito (1B)
Say goodbye to the Galapagos Islands, and take a morning flight back to Quito. Upon arrival in Quito, transfer to the hotel and enjoy a night in the city.
Plane (2.00 hour(s))
Day 28: Quito
Enjoy a free day to explore Ecuador's capital. Visit the city's old town, take a day trip to the equator, or Cotopaxi volcano.
Day 29: Quito/Tena (1B, 1L, 1D)
Travel overland to the jungle city of Tena, located on the edge of the Amazon. From there, transfer by truck to the local community of Pimpilala. Stay in rustic wooden huts in the community of a Quichua family, enjoy the hospitality of these wonderful people, and experience life in the jungle first-hand.
Included Activities:
Amazon Jungle Experience
Local bus (6.00 hour(s), 189km)
Day 30: Days 30-31 Tena
Head out on nature walks and learn about uses of traditional plants, their cultural beliefs, and local traditions in the Amazon jungle.
Included Activities:
Amazon Jungle Experience
Day 31: Day 32 Tena/Baños (1B)
Travel to Baños, the perfect setting to get your adrenaline pumping, try out horseback riding, canyoning, hiking, mountain biking, or rafting in the surrounding mountains.
Pickup truck (0.75 hour(s))
Local bus (3.00-4.00 hours)
Day 32: Day 33 Baños
Enjoy a free day in Baños, opt to check out the swing at the end of the world, soak in nearby hot springs, or, check out ziplining.
Day 33: Day 34 Baños/Cuenca
Ecuador's third largest town, Cuenca, retains a pleasant provincial air with its colonial architecture, art galleries, and museums. The surrounding countryside is an outdoor playground. Visit national parks, take walks in the beautiful countryside, and see Ecuador's only Inca ruin site.
Local bus (2.00 hour(s))
Local bus (6.00 hour(s))
Day 34: Day 35 Cuenca
Enjoy a free day in beautiful Cuenca. Explore the city's sights including cobbled streets, red-tiled roofs, art galleries, flower markets, shady plazas, and museums or opt to visit nearby Cajas National Park or the Inca ruins of Ingapirca. Later, catch an overnight but to Mancora.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Ecuador – Peru)
Overnight bus (7.00-8.00 hours, 345km)
Day 35: Day 36 Máncora
Arrive early into the seaside town of Mancora, a village populated by fishermen and surfers from around Peru and the world. Chill out and breathe in the salty air.
Day 36: Day 37 Máncora
Opt to relax on the beach, discover Mancora, go horseback riding, or take a surf lesson.
Day 37: Day 38 Máncora/Huanchaco
Free time in Mancora. Overnight bus to Huanchaco.
Overnight bus
Day 38: Day 39 Huanchaco
We continue heading south along the coast to Trujillo, the largest city in northern Peru. It is known for its beautiful colonial structures and nearby attractions of Chan-Chan ruins and the resort town of Huanchaco, where we spend the night.
Day 39: Day 40 Huanchaco/Lima
Full day in Huanchaco before boarding a night bus to Lima.
Overnight bus (8.00 hour(s))
Day 40: Day 41 Lima (1B)
To get a feel for colonial Lima, take a cab to the Plaza de Armas and watch the changing of the Palace Guard in the afternoon. Walk around the streets surrounding the Jirón de la Unión for great examples of Spanish-colonial architecture and to experience life in a large South American city. There are many fine museums in and around the city, including the Museo Rafael Larco Herrera. An optional city tour visits many of the cities highlights.
Day 41: Day 42 Lima
Enjoy the day exploring the city. Opt to pre-book the Lima Cooking Class and learn how to cook some classic Peruvian dishes using ingredients from the local market.
Day 42: Day 43 Lima/Paracas (1B)
Savour a pisco sour while staying in Pisco's neighbouring town of Paracas.
Local bus (4.00 hour(s), 250km)
Minibus (0.50 hour(s))
Day 43: Day 44 Paracas/Nazca (1D)
There is time in the morning for an optional excursion to the popular Ballestas Islands, which provide an excellent chance to view a lively sea lion colony, pelicans, penguins, and other varieties of birdlife.
Back on land, catch a bus south to Nazca. On the way, pass by the pleasant colonial town of Ica.
Ica enjoys a dry, sunny climate year-round and is known for its huge sand dunes. Located around the nearby oasis of Huacachina, the dunes are perfect as subjects for photographs and for a favourite local past time: sandboarding. Apart from the dunes, Ica is famous for its wines and there are several wineries and distilleries in the area.
Included Activities:
Huacachina Winery Visit
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 175km)
Day 44: Day 45 Nazca/Arequipa
Opt for a flight over the Nazca Lines. Overnight bus to Arequipa.
Overnight bus (9.00 hour(s))
Day 45: Day 46 Arequipa
Those with an interest in history and architecture may opt to visit the Convent of Santa Catalina, which offers a brief respite from the outside world and a unique view into a bygone way of life. Other optional excursions include rafting and mountaineering.
For spicy food lovers, checking out one of the "Picanterías" is a must. Arequipa has a variety of regional food: alpaca, shrimp, pork, lots of soups, and spicy sauces.
Day 46: Day 47 Arequipa/Colca Canyon (1B)
Enjoy an overnight excursion to the impressive Colca Canyon – one of the deepest canyons in the world. Stop in fascinating villages and at "miradors" (scenic lookouts), where, with a little luck, visitors can see Andean condors soaring over the majestic Andes. Other unusual animals that can be spotted in the Andean landscape include three different species of camelids: alpaca, llama and vicuña.
Included Activities:
Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours)
Day 47: Day 48 Chivay/Arequipa (1B)
Get an early start to go on the lookout for flying condors. Travel from Chivay town to a condor viewpoint to admire these magnificent birds in the air. On the way back, stop by some local villages and viewpoints to see old terraces and sections of Colca Canyon, the deepest canyon in the world.
Included Activities:
Colca Canyon Guided Tour
Private Vehicle (2.50-3.00 hours)
Day 48: Day 49 Arequipa/Cusco (1B)
Explore Arequipa and opt to take a city tour. Take an overnight bus to Cusco.
Overnight bus (10.00 hour(s))
Day 49: Day 50 Cusco
Free time to explore Cusco. Choose to pre-book the optional Cusco Cooking Class. Opt for a city tour or go whitewater rafting, horseback riding or mountain biking.
Day 50: Day 51 Cusco (1B)
Enjoy another free day in Cusco. Choose to pre-book the Cusco Cooking Class.
Day 51: Day 52 Cusco/Ollantaytambo (1B)
Ollantaytambo is a major Inca ruin site and a first taste of what lies ahead. For those craving more before they head out on the Trail, opt to take a Sacred Valley tour which includes a visit to a G Adventures-supported women's weaving co-op.
Private Vehicle (1.75 hour(s), 94km)
Day 52: Day 53 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Trek through beautiful scenery, with a variety of flora that changes with the seasons, passing several smaller ruin sites like Llactapata.
Additional Notes:
A crew of local porters, cooks, and guides will take care of all the details for the duration of the hike. Porters carry the majority of the gear so you'll only need to carry a small daypack with water, rain gear, snacks, a camera, etc.
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Private Vehicle (0.75 hour(s))
Day 53: Day 54 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Start early to climb the long steep path to Warmiwañusca, better known as Dead Woman's Pass. This is the highest point of the trek at 4,198m (13,769 ft). Most hikers reach camp by early afternoon, with ample time to rest and relax.
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Day 54: Day 55 Inca Trail (1B, 1L, 1D)
Cross two more passes and ruins along the way. The first pass is Runquraqay at 3,950m (13,113 ft) where, on a clear day, hikers can catch a glimpse of the snow-capped Cordillera Vilcabamba. Hike through cloud forest on the gentle climb to the second pass of the day, walking through original Incan constructions. The highest point of the pass is 3,700m (12,136 ft). On a clear day, enjoy the spectacular views of the Urubamba Valley.
At 3,650m (11,972 ft), reach the ruins of Phuyupatamarca, the "town above the clouds." Camp here or go another 1.5 hrs to the Wiñay Wayna ruins ("forever young") located at 2,650m (8,694 ft).
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Day 55: Day 56 Machu Picchu/Cusco (1B)
The final day of the hike starts pre-dawn to reach the Sun Gate before sunrise. Wake up around 03:30 and walk to the checkpoint. Catch the first views of the breathtaking ruins of Machu Picchu on a clear day. Hike down to Machu Picchu for a guided tour of the site and free time to explore. Opt to visit the Inca Bridge, if time allows.
Catch the bus to Aguas Calientes to meet any non-hiking members of your group. Eat and relax before your train back to Cusco in the afternoon.
Included Activities:
Inca Trail Hike
Machu Picchu Guided Tour
Big Night Out
Train (2.00-3.00 hours, 118km)
Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 95km)
Day 56: Day 57 Cusco (1B)
Free day to explore more of Cusco or just relax.
Day 57: Day 58 Cusco/Puno (1B)
Travel through the high Altiplano region to travel to Puno on Lake Titicaca.
Local bus (7.50 hour(s), 389km)
Day 58: Day 59 Puno/Lago Titicaca (1B, 1D)
Head out by boat across Lake Titicaca. Visit the community on Taquile Island and enjoy a local lunch with spectacular views.
After, cruise to another village for an overnight homestay on the shores of the lake (the homestay location can vary based on community availability). This experience provides an opportunity to learn more about rural life in the Peruvian highlands and to participate in local traditions. Eat with the family, learn some Quecha and Spanish language skills, try on traditional costumes, and help out with daily chores around the village.
Included Activities:
Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 1
Lake Titicaca Homestay
Day 59: Day 60 Lago Titicaca/Puno (1B, 1L)
Leave the homestay families late morning, and visit the Uros Islands on the way back to Puno. A popular optional activity in Puno is a visit to the spectacular chullpas (funerary towers) of Sillustani, a pre-Inca archaeological site only a short drive away.
Included Activities:
Lake Titicaca Guided Boat Tour Day 2
Day 60: Day 61 Puno/La Paz (1B)
Enjoy a full-day drive around the lake and through the Altiplano to La Paz. Bolivia is filled with spectacular views of the countryside. La Paz sits nearly 4,000m (13,120 ft) above sea level, so be prepared for cool evenings and mornings.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Peru – Bolivia)
Local bus (2.50 hour(s))
Local bus (3.00 hour(s))
Day 61: Day 62 La Paz
Depart at any time.
Included Activities:
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Outdoor Idaho "Idaho's Centennial Trail" From the Nevada border all the way to the Canadian border, the state's Centennial Trail winds through every kind of terrain Idaho has to offer and passes by many of the state's scenic highlights. We'll meet the duo who helped create the trail and journey along the route with several who are following in their footsteps, including a young couple who tried to make the entire trek on foot in only a few months.G
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Doha Debates, The "This House believes women will be worse off after the Arab revolutions." Women's prospects in the Middle East are brighter now than before the Arab revolutions, a young audience at the award-winning Doha Debates voted last night. The motion "This House believes women will be worse off after the Arab revolutions" was resoundingly rejected 26% to 74% in a lively debate that repeatedly raised the question of whether women would face new restrictions from the rise of political Islam. In Tunisia, Islamists have already risen to power, while in Egypt the Muslim Brotherhood has emerged as the strongest political force with women losing around 50 seats in the new parliament. D
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Dreamland California attracts visionaries from all walks of life. In DREAMLAND, a dozen documentary film crews scattered across the Golden State simultaneously capture the same day - from dawn to dusk - and follow a remarkable ensemble of entrepreneurs, daredevils, entertainers, scientists, politicians, chefs and technologists pushing the bounds of the possible and and making their dreams a reality. The film profiles world-class rock-climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson, singer-songwriter Liz Phair, botanist Steve Sillett and Academy Award-winning special effects designer Bran Ferren, each of whom embodies California's adventurous and innovative spirit. D

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Beroe Inc, a leading provider of market intelligence to procurement professionals around the world, has been featured in Spend Matters "50 to Know" list for the third consecutive year, burnishing its credentials as a company that provides innovative, cost-effective solutions.
The list highlights firms that continue to lead the charge on new procurement technologies and services, setting the industry standard. Vendors listed were independently selected by the Spend Matters analyst team based on each provider's merits and much internal debate.
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Besides the "hat-trick" on the Spend Matters front, Beroe has been certified as a Great Place to Work for second year in a row, a testimony to its employee-friendly measures and vibrant work culture. Recently, it was featured among 5000 organizations by Inc.com, which publishes the list of America's fastest growing companies every year.
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Reading before bed.
If you're new to lucid dreaming, browse this forum for answers to your questions, or post and ask for specific tips on getting started.
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Reading before bed.
I have a question. Does reading a book on an electronic device before bed inhibit your ability to remember your dreams? It has for me, but I was just wondering if it is just me. Thanks!
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I stay on my laptop for about an hour before I go to bed..and I text my ladys before I go to bed
I haven't had a lucid dream yet..I started a week and half ago
I haven't had a lucid dream yet..I started a week and half ago
Re: Reading before bed.
Yes, Armstrong it does. Reading about Lucid Dreaming helps keep it fresh on your conscious .
Re: Reading before bed.
sometimes I draw random pics for a few minutes, it gets me focused on detail and and relaxes and I find this can help sometimes to bring on a LD
Who are you I asked, the reply "dont be silly, we are your daughers" many years before they were born
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Really Peter? I love drawing and sometimes I get so caught in the details I just become out of it... I'll definitely try that tonight to relax. :3
Call me Wolfie, I'm a dreamer
Re: Reading before bed.
Post how you get on, drawing random stuff is a nice way to get relaxed and focused at the same time. If it is just a doodle on paper it tends to flow out without conscious thought and you may have a head start on the state for a WILD . I call drawing like this active meditation
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Pennsylvania Sues Woman For Selling Goods On eBay Without A License
from the if-we-don't-understand-it,-it's-probably-illegal deptA few years back we wrote about states that were passing inexplicable laws requiring anyone selling goods on eBay for others to get an auctioneer's license, something that can be quite costly and sometimes requires a long-term apprenticeship. It appears just such a law is being used in Pennsylvania to go after a very successful eBay seller (via the Agitator). The story in that case is even more ridiculous, since the woman in question only began selling goods on eBay in order to be able to stay at home with her young daughter who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Even though the woman stopped (and got a job outside the home) as soon as the state notified her that she was illegally selling goods, the state is still moving forward prosecuting her. While the state told the reporter that the maximum fine the woman faced is only $2,000, her lawyer read the charges in a way that suggested she could be on the hook for up to $10 million. The whole thing seems pretty pointless. Selling on eBay is quite different from running an auction house. If anything, laws like these seem designed to limit competition in an effort to protect an incumbent industry. As another eBay seller facing similar charges notes in the article: "It's like the buggy-whip manufacturer's deciding whether these newfangled automobile manufacturers can do it without a buggy-whip license."
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The 12.5 mile trek had everything: bushwacking, tricky rock scrambling, squeezing through tight crevices, steep climbs, awesome views on exposed ridgeline, and some tamer sections of trail that were very runnable, especially the final few miles.
The bushwacking started early on. However, streamwacking might be more accurate, as we waded up a shallow brook with slippery rocks for quite a ways to eventually join the Appalachian Trail. Somehow, I managed not to fall on this stretch. We also all noted there were no deer flies. None. And that continued the entire trek. It was awesome.
Getting on trail again marked the beginning of the Mahoosuc Notch, which some regard as the toughest mile on the entire Appalachian Trail. Yes, it was hard, but I think it gets it's reputation amongst those carrying fullsized backpacks, which would have made many parts extremely difficult. It's not a steep climb, but incredibly boulderous. Bascially it was a mile long scramble with lots of use of the hands, pulling yourself up a large rock or bracing yourself between two rocks and swinging forward.
We weren't just going over boulders, at times we were going under them, having to squeeze through narrow passages under large chunks of granite. Lot of fun. And a nice treat was that some of the shallow caves still had ice and snow in them! Ahhhhhhh. Inside it felt like a refrigerator, a nice treat after some hard work.
photo stolen from Jeff
After the notch, we climbed up to the South Goose Eye peak. I felt really great on the climb, maintaining a steady power walk all the way up and feeling strong. Once at the top, we had a fun ridge run to the other peaks (North Goose Peak and West Goose Peak). Cool mountain breeze cooled us all off at the top. It felt awesome. In between, Floyd also managed to go crotch deep in mud twice. It was quite hilarious!
photo also stolen from Jeff
The run down was great. James and I mused that it was like the Osseo Trail on the Pemi Loop... not super technical and easy to fly on. And fly we did, with a group of us really booking it on the last mile, going well under 7:00/mile.
We capped off the day with a dip in a swimming hole in the river, which was quite refreshing. Followed that up with lunch and a beer at the Sunday River Brewery before we returned home. Great day!
Time: 05:22:54
Avg Pace: 25:56 min/mi
Avg Moving Pace: 18:01 min/mi
Trails, stream, rocks, and all things nature.
Insanely hilly.
Around 80 down below, guessing in the lower 60s on the summits. Partly cloudy.
Asics Trail Attacks, shorts, short sleeved shirt, cap (wore half the time), Mountain Hardware Bebop pack.


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Casting news: Cate Blanchett will star in David Mamet's Blackbird, a thriller about a girl who learns shocking new facts about the 1963 assassination of JFK. Also, Samuel L. Jackson is likely to join True Grit sensation Hailee Steinfeld in Barely Lethal, an action comedy about a child assassin who retires to the suburbs. Read more casting updates from the week here.
The sequel to Chronicles of Riddick is finally coming! The first in the sci-fi series, Pitch Black, was a surprise sensation at the box office. Here's a look at the first trailer for the third film in the series, finally being released after nine long years.
If you're into Renaissance Festivals or the amazingly campy themed restaurant Medieval Times, you may be happy about the bizarre news that a production company has acquired the rights to make a film based on the restaurant. Whether that's a Clerks-style comedy about employees of the restaurant or a medieval action epic based on the dinner theater production is yet to be seen. Read the announcement here.
Production began this week on The School for Good and Evil, an interesting riff on fairy tales about a school where kidnapped modern children are told how to be princes, princesses, and evil villains. This adaptation of the book by Soman Chainani should be an interesting touchstone of what our culture thinks of objective morality.
Angelina Jolie has had a double mastectomy to drastically reduce the risk of contracting breast cancer. The move has been applauded by fans and pundits worldwide as an example of putting health and sanity before the sexualizing pressures of Hollywood. Read the Times op-ed she penned about her decision here.1


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Direct Observation Unit Registered Nurse (DOU RN) (Coto Laurel,PR)
- Employer
- StaffDNA Network
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- Laurel, MD
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- Mar 20, 2017
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- Mar 21, 2017
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- Marketing and Public Relations, Nurse
- Industry
- Healthcare
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- Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Designers from around the world are submitting creative designs for globalrelations in logo design - custom.
Wow, where to begin?! We're a generously-backed start-up looking to make a big splash with our new online service. NewPanda is for organizations and brands of all shapes and sizes who want to get their message out through all the latest channels. From one, super-easy-to-use place, you can create a message and send it to your people via beautiful email templates, interactive text messages, tweets, Facebook posts and the web.
Anyone with a message to share and an audience to share it with. Like ... small businesses, non-profits, pet shops, campaigns, artists, causes, reunion committees, groups, sales pros, consultants, agencies, Fortune 500,000's, charities, churches, tattoo parlors, Southern Balinese restaurants, schools, doctors, Realtors and rock & roll bands. Just to name a few.
Our goal is to build a powerful brand identity as we grow the ultimate communication platform. We purposefully chose a generic name (as opposed to something like EmailMobileSocialSender.com) so that we could be flexible to adapt to new marketing trends and technologies. We're NOT trying to impress corner-office-suited-types with a conservative corporate identity. Instead, we want to have a little fun.
Our initial instinct is to create a custom illustrated panda mascot (see attached file with an example we love). Everyone likes pandas - but we want ours to be their favorite. A friendly creature who we can brand with our different tools. We plan to offer products which will each need to be sub-branded - something like our panda mascot holding something for each:
NewPanda (our official panda mascot/logo)
NewPanda CRM (maybe holding a rolodex)
NewPanda E-MARKETING (envelope or delivery hat)
NewPanda SOCIAL (box with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn icons sticking out)
NewPanda REAL ESTATE EDITION (house)
NewPanda Mobile (mobile phone)
If you have an idea for a mark instead of a mascot, we'd love to see it and will consider that route also.
Our hope is that this will be the beginning of a beautiful friendship. We'll want to position our NewPanda in a variety of ways (dress him up for the holidays, have some surprise faces appear occasionally (happy, sad, etc). So, we'll want to know if you're open to future work and your rates. Regardless, we'll need all your huge, original, vector art resources so any good designer can work with the panda in a variety of ways (from changing body positions to designing for a billboard).
We're at the beginning of the design process, so we don't have any websites, color requirements, etc. Please share your thoughts and feedback!
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Do you ever have a day when you just don't feel like working? Well, I'm having one of those right now. Fortunately for me, having my own business and being my own boss, I can very easily walk away from my desk, my email, and my work responsibilities for an hour, a day, or as long as I wish. The repercussions of my choices and actions regarding when and how I work only impact me as I am not accountable to anyone else in my professional capacity.
For many who work in a more traditional environment—in an office, with a boss, with deadlines that others need you to meet—not working when you don't feel like it is not an option, or at least it is not an option that you can deliberately voice and act upon. So, what can you do and what can you learn from the "I don't wanna work" feeling?
First, pause to examine what might be bringing on this feeling. It could be any of the following: have you been working too much and you're feeling overwhelmed? Are you facing a daunting task and you don't know where to start? Are you pre-occupied with something outside of work? Are you tired? Hungry? Bored? Annoyed? Missing human interaction? The list of possible pulls away from work can be endless.
Next, figure out how to take care of yourself. Even in the busiest times of your workday, if you're not working at your best, stepping out of your regular routine for even five minutes can feel like an oasis in the desert—a way to refresh a drained mind or body. Here are some examples:
1. You can't seem to get excited about starting a new project; getting your initial ideas down seems impossible. Take ten minutes to get out of the physical space you are in. Walk to a conference room, a colleague's office or just take a walk and allow yourself to see and think from a different place.
2. You're exhausted from a few late nights and not great sleep. All you want to do is go home and nap. If you have a private office and can lock the door, put your head down for ten minutes. Set an alarm on your cell phone and take a catnap. If you don't have the privacy, get up and stretch, jog in place or get some fresh air.
3. You are dealing with a family concern that has you worried about a loved one instead of concentrating on your work for the day. Lessen your worry. Make a phone call, send an email or get more information that makes you feel better for the moment.
From just the above examples, you can see a pattern. Don't ignore your thoughts and feelings when they pull you away from work. Notice the energy drain and try to plug it with a boost, a diversion, a change of pace or scenery. Taking time out is often the best solution for regaining your focus and productivity. This is also useful to remember in overwhelming home situations, too.
So, what did I do to get out of my "I don't wanna work" mode? I took my dog for a walk and got outside. The twenty-minute break and fresh air enhanced my energy and got me thinking creatively again.
What do you need when you don't want to work and what can you do about it? Let me know your creative ideas. And I would love to hear about situations where you feel like you can't do a quick fix.
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Back in the 1970s, VW named its Golf-based coupe after a Mediterranean wind out of the Sahara that reaches hurricane speeds in North Africa and Southern Europe. "Scirocco" is certainly an apt name for a car whose more powerful versions go like the wind, and the Abt interpretation has a full 240 hp to endorse its credentials. Like the VW engine family that went before, the latest 2.0 TSI direct-fuel-injection motor is very tuneable. Even in standard tune it is no slouch, with 200 hp and 207 lb-ft of torque.
The stock injectors and turbo have enough headroom left for Abt to squeeze another 40 hp and 44 lb-ft of torque from the motor with just a remap of the ECU's fuel, ignition, and boost curves. The distinctive angled four-pipe sport exhaust lowers back-pressure slightly, but this style of exhaust outlet can only be used with the Abt aerodynamic styling kit.
Fuel economy is unchanged in normal driving. If anything, the fatter torque curve allows you to use fewer revs to accelerate to and maintain a given speed, so it is possible that you could even improve on the standard car's economy if you drive with that in mind.
What does 240 hp and 250 lb-ft feel like in the Abt Scirocco? On paper, the new power and torque curves very closely mirror the originals, but simply ramp up faster to higher levels.
Apart from increased boost pressure, you need higher revs to achieve more power. So where the standard 2.0 TSI motor makes its 200 hp between 5100 and 6000 rpm, the 240-hp Abt version peaks at 6000 rpm. And where the factory-fresh motor's peak torque is achieved between 1700 and 5000 rpm, Abt's enhanced 250 lb-ft arrives at 2400 rpm and is maintained to 4800 rpm.
Against the stopwatch, the gains are significant. With the six-speed DSG gearbox option, zero to 62 mph drops from 7.1 seconds to 6.7, and top speed rises from 145 to 154 mph.
Numbers are one thing; how the car drives in real world conditions is quite another. While the newly invigorated power and torque curves ramp up as smoothly as the standard ones, they also rise faster for a given engine speed increment, and e-gas throttle response has also been dialed up for better throttle response. This is the 21st Century way of calibrating electronic control systems to please the true enthusiast driver. It certainly makes all the difference to the subjective feel of an engine's power and torque delivery.
On the road, all these changes are very apparent and the motor responds with a stronger pull from 2000 rpm right through to redline. More than that, it feels more lively and willing, adding more sport to the Scirocco's sport coupe heritage.
The standard suspension is very well resolved, marrying responsive handling and strong grip with a firm but supple ride. Lowering the ride height by 30mm on progressive rate springs, Abt has managed to retain a lot of that ride comfort.
The fact that the ride does not go out the window is all the more remarkable considering the 245/30ZR20 ultra-low-profile ContiSportContact 3 rubber on Abt AR style 9x20-inch alloys.
The lower center of gravity gives the Scirocco even more roll-free behavior in the bends while the sheer mechanical grip of the big rubber seems far in excess of the boosted motor's ability to overcome.
Few Abt customers are content to just uprate their engine, and the company does a roaring trade with its body styling parts as well. The Scirocco's styling kit is a bit more extrovert than most of Abt's offerings, but then the standard car's dynamic look and stance are the perfect platform for something a bit more exciting than usual.
A powerful motor, especially a turbocharged one, requires a lot of air to feed it and keep things cool. The Abt front spoiler features a massive central intake with smaller grilles next to the cornering lights for brake cooling.
If you think the black Abt Scirocco looks like a predatory sea dweller, the gill-like faux air scoops at the rear of the side sills certainly reinforce this visual impression. The two-tone effect of the metallic beige paint on the side sills and rear underbody diffuser contrasts the radical new styling additions against the black bodywork.
As an added touch, Abt has color-coded the parts of the alloy wheels, normally painted dark gray, to the sills and diffuser. The final part of the aerodynamic body kit is the rear wing on the tailgate. In the cabin, an Abt gearknob, alloy pedal set, and carpet mats are the only changes.
The total Abt conversion for the Scirocco as tested here is a well-balanced package, offering enhanced performance, better handling and grip, and real show-stopping looks.Importantly, because Abt works very closely with VW, the warranty on all the parts is cast iron, so you can get on with the best part of such a conversion, which is simply enjoying the drive.
2.0-liter I4, dohc, 16-valve, turbocharged. Abt sport exhaust, ECU remap
Six-speed DSG automated manual
Abt lowering springs
Wheels and Tires
Abt AR alloys, 9x20 Continental ContiSportContact 3, 245/30
ABT front spoiler, side skirts, rear diffuser, rear wing
Abt shift knob, alloy pedals, floormats
Peak Power: 240 hp @ 6000 rpm
Peak Torque: 250 lb-ft @ 2400 rpm 0-60
Mph: 6.7 sec.
Top Speed: 154 mph
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Positron Emission Tomography (PET) is a powerful imaging technique that holds great promise in the diagnosis and treatment of many diseases, particularly cancer. A non-invasive test, PET scans accurately image the body's physiologic changes.
A Computed Tomography (CT) scan shows the structure of the anatomy where the changes are taking place.
Combining these two scans in one highly sophisticated PET/CT imaging technique provides, during a single outpatient exam, detailed information to physicians about the presence or spread of disease and accurately identifies its precise location.
PET/CT imaging combines two tests in one and provides a unique representation of what is happening in the body. This can help physicians accurately diagnose many diseases at earlier stages when treatment is more likely to be effective. Its accuracy may help to precisely localize disease to aid in planning the right treatment for each patient, reducing unnecessary procedures and saving valuable time. For patients undergoing treatment, a PET/CT scan can provide a clearer assessment of how each person is responding. This is how PET/CT imaging is truly impacting individual lives.


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Bay Area Be'chol Lashon International Think Tank
The Bay Area Be'chol Lashon International Think Tank is an invitation-only conference for leaders of Jewish communities around the world: Africa, Asia, Latin America, Australia, Europe, Israel & the United States. The Think Tank is a lively forum for conversation, creative thinking, and developing new approaches to communal growth.
Many Jewish communities exist in isolation, separated from one another by history, geography, knowledge, culture and experience. The Think Tank allows for the exchange of information, projects (planned or envisioned), and the opportunity to develop networks and groups that work together throughout the year.
Every year is different but common themes include:
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The Image Recapitulated
Although George Washington's reputation has been relatively stable through time, and consistently revered as the embodiment of American virtue, this reverence has taken several forms. Society's view of George Washington has changed with its view of itself. While Washington has always represented a kind of moral compass for American society, this compass has pointed toward different directions during different eras. These changes in current can be classified in three major periods: during his lifetime; antebellum America; and after the Civil War.
During his lifetime, George Washington was consistently venerated by the American public. While he was still alive, Washington was referred to as "The Father of Our Country," and most Americans trusted and adored him. Even as he lived, his image began to be appropriated and invoked, largely serving as a political tool, validating or justifying the program of the group fortunate enough to be somehow aligned with him, and/or to be recognized to be aligned with him. This was indicated in the earlier sections, The Focal Point, and The Non-Partisan Political Leader.
In antebellum America, Washington's reputation made him out almost as a deity. From the period 1800-1860, at least 400 books and essays on George Washington's life were published. The entire nation identified with his image, regardless of state or region. Michael Kammen notes that in 1857 Washington's birthday was proposed as a national holiday by Henry T. Tuckerman, in the hope that "such a day might induce 'a unanimity of feeling and of rites, which shall fuse and mold into one pervasive emotion the divided hearts of the country ...'" (Kammen, p.71). During the Civil War, Mount Vernon was considered "neutral territory," both sides laying claim to the legacy of Washington. His home was too sacred to be used as a war-trophy for either side.
After the Civil War, images of Washington began to compete with the image of Abraham Lincoln for space in the American psyche. As our conception of "liberty" began to encompass "equality," Lincoln joined Washington as a talisman of American virtue. Lincoln's image began to attract its own apocryphal elements which reinforced America's ideas about itself. Washington's myth was not diminished, but Lincoln's was placed next to it in the pantheon of great American leaders. Washington was frequently invoked to validate the virtual canonization of Lincoln, and the two leaders were viewed as natural compatriots, even complements: the figure of Lincoln addressed the issue of race and better contained the frontier mythos than could that of Washington, even as Washington might still have suggested to both North and South a unity and commonality in spirit that Lincoln had only helped effect in physical and political terms.
Even if some of its moral force has tended to wane, the image of Washington through time has clung to its original connotations of virtue and strength. Frequently invoked by a variety of sources and in a variety of arenas, from political to commercial, Washington's persona is omnipresent. While its characteristics have undergone changes in emphasis and so, have aggregated meanings, the image of George Washington has stood fixed as a point of common cultural reference, a multi-leveled symbol whose importance can now in a way be said to be self-justifying, an importance founded upon its very importance throughout our national history--leaving us a contemporary icon whose face symbolizes more than a dollar bill.
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Organization chart
The last amendment to the internal organization of the Civil Protection Department is in force since 10 July, 2017 with the decree of the Prime Minister of 9 August 2016 which abrogated the previous decree of the President of the Council of Ministers of 7 November 2012.
The functions of the offices and services of the current organizational chart have been identified by the Decree of the Secretary General of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers of 10 August 2016.
The Department is divided into seven offices and thirty-four services. The Deputy Head of Department, the Legal and Legislative Activity Service, the Organization Service, Strategic Planning and Internal Audit, the Press Office, the Secretariat of the Head Department and a manager with tasks of consulting, study and research.
The Office of the Operational Director for Emergency Coordination supports the Head of Department in the coordination and unitary direction of emergency activities.
In addition to this office, the Department includes six other offices, including: Office I - Volunteering and Resources of the National Service, Office II - Promotion and Integration of the National Service, Office III - Technical and scientific activities for the prevention and prevention of risks , Office IV - Emergency Response and Support for Structural Interventions, Office V - Human Resources and Instruments and General Operation Services, Office VI - Administration and Budget.
The publication of these contents was originally provided for by Art. 54 of Legislative Decree no. 82/2005, subsequently reproduced by Art. 13 of Legislative Decree no. 33/2013.
Department's Organizational Chart
Below are the links to the individual offices and services where activities carried out and references of the responsible directors and executives can be found.
Head of Department
Organization, strategic planning and internal audit
Press Office of the Department
Secretariat of the Head of Department
Legal and legislative service
Vice Head of Department
Litigation service
Operational Director for Emergency Coordination
Emergency planning and drills
Operational support in emergency
Sala situazione Italia and Operations Centre for Maritime Emergencies– COEMM
Joint Air Operations Centre – COAU
Mobility and essential services
Manager with tasks of consulting, study and research
Office I – Volunteering and Resources of the National Service
Resources and national and territorial ready-to-use structures
Healthcare resources
Emergency telecommunications
Office II – Promotion and Integration of the National Service
Communication and public relations
Diffusion of knowledge of civil protection
Institutional relations and collegiate authorities
International relations and activities
Office III – Tecnical-scientific activities for risk prediction and prevention
Central Functional Centre
Seismic risk
Volcanic risk
Environmental, tecnological and forest fire risks
Hydraulic, hydrogeological, water and coastal risks
Office IV – Activities for emergency recovery and support of stuctural interventions
Activities for emergency recovery and return to normal conditions
Activities for damage evaluation and provisional measures
Support of structural interventions and managements returned to normal conditions
Office V – Human and instrumental resources and general operation services
Personnel management
IT and communication systems
General operation services management
Trasparency and integrity
Office VI – Adminsitration and Budget
Budget, planning and financial affairs
Contractual policies and agreements
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Auburn has hired Oklahoma coach Sunny Golloway to lead the baseball program.
Athletic director Jay Jacobs announced the hiring Friday night. Golloway spent the last eight seasons as Oklahoma's head coach and led the Sooners to seven NCAA regional berths, four super regionals and the 2010 College World Series.
Golloway cited coaching in the Southeastern Conference and "the history of the Auburn program" as big reasons for the move.
He also led the Oral Roberts program for eight seasons. Golloway has a career record of 681-337-1, including 12 seasons with at least 40 wins.
The Sooners won the Big 12 tournament last season and made it to a super regional. He coached No. 3 draft pick Jonathan Gray.
The Tigers have failed to make a regional for three straight seasons.
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Epiphany is a simple web browser primarily intended for the GNOME desktop which works acceptably with other desktop environments as well.
To install Epiphany from the repositories, run:
# pacman -S epiphany
To install Epiphany extensions:
# pacman -S epiphany-extensions
If you want to save login passwords, install gnome-keyring:
# pacman -S gnome-keyring
If you are using another desktop environment (DE) other than GNOME, you will probably have to create directory
~/.gnome2/epiphany. To do so, type:
$ mkdir -p ~/.gnome2/epiphany
Adobe Flash Player is a little buggy and an external utility like nspluginwrapper has to be used.
$ pacman -S nspluginwrapper flashplugin $ nspluginwrapper -v -n -a -i
For 64-bit machines, you'll need to install lib32-flashplugin from the AUR instead of flashplugin.
Epiphany should now be able to echo flash content.
Manage Web Apps
Since version 3.0, Epiphany can add "web app" launchers to GNOME Shell. You can manage and remove them by typing "about:applications" into the Epiphany address bar.
See also
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MIDDLEBURY — Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center directors are proposing a 2015-2016 spending plan of $3,496,478, reflecting a 2.24-percent increase over this year's budget.
Despite the relatively small spending increase, the budget would result in a 14.7 percent boost in the tuition rate for enrollees from the three Addison County high schools for which the career center provides technical education programs.
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MIDDLEBURY — The Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center has put into gear a new program aimed at getting young adults on the road to good-paying jobs in the transportation industry.
It's called the "Transportation Academy," geared to students 18 and over who are willing to take evening classes en route to a certificate that will qualify them for a variety of jobs planning, maintaining and traveling on state and local roads.
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Get directions to Wabash College Fine Arts Center
The Wabash College Music Department will offer a its annual Fine Arts and Honor Scholarship Weekend Concert this Friday, March 16, at 8:00 p.m. in Salter Hall of the Fine Arts Center. Also this weekend, the Wabash College Glee Club will present its Campus Community Concert for the Wabash and Crawfordsville communities on Sunday evening, March 18, at 8:00 p.m. in the Salter Concert Hall of the Fine Arts Center at Wabash College.
Friday night's concert will feature four Music Department ensembles: Wamidan (world music ensemble), Brass Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Glee Club.
Led by Visiting Assistant Professor David Akombo, Wamidan will perform songs and dances from South Africa.
The Jazz Band, directed by Steve Robinett, will perform upbeat standards by Count Basie, Glenn Miller, and Billie Strayhorn, and the Brass Ensemble, conducted by Assistant Professor Peter Hulen, will offer a fugue by J. S. Bach and an arrangement of a Beatles tune.
Directed by Assistant Professor Richard Bowen, the Glee Club will conclude the concert with a song from the Renaissance, a sea chantey, a spiritual, a pop tune, and the Wabash fight song.
The Glee Club, which will again be in concert Sunday evening for its Campus Community Concert, recently returned from its Spring 2007 Concert Tour. The Club's seven-day itinerary included programs in Columbus and Toledo, Ohio, three concerts in Hillsdale, Michigan—including a program at Hillsdale College—and Valparaiso, Indiana.
The 42-member Glee Club will sing several favorite male chorus numbers, including Brothers, Sing On and There is Nothin' Like a Dame. Sacred selections in Sunday's concert include Randall Thompson's powerful setting of The Last Words of David and Confirma hoc, Deus, a 16th-century Latin motet. The group will sing a lively set of spirituals based on Old Testament stories, including Ezekiel Saw the Wheel, Old Man Noah, and Dry Bones.
The audience will be invited to join their voices with the Glee Club on Wabash College's favorite songs, Old Wabash and the Alma Mater. Finally, the concert will feature the premiere showing of video highlights from the Glee Club's May 2006 concert tour to England, Scotland, and Wales. The Glee Club is under the direction of Dr. Richard Bowen and is accompanied by Ms. Cheryl Everett.
Both concerts — Friday's Music Department Honor Scholarship Weekend concert and Sunday's Glee Club concert — are free and open to the public.


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Spike Lee Interview: Speaks On the Presidency Race & More "We Are In A Depression"
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