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From the lush cloud forests of Costa Rica to the evocative cobblestoned streets of Antigua, get off the tourist track and discover the colour and spirit of Central America. Discover ancient Mayan ruins at Copán and visit small villages for insight into the region's vibrant culture. Explore the volcanoes and jungle surrounding Ometepe Island and unwind on the white-sand beaches of Roatán. With its combination of included activities and countless thrilling options, this trip offers you the chance to personalize your adventure into something special.
What's Included
Your G for Good Moment: Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay, Isla de Ometepe
Your Discover Moment: La Fortuna
Your Discover Moment: Granada
Your Discover Moment: Roatán
Your Local Living Moment: Santiago Zamora Women's Weaving Co-Op Visit, Antigua Guatemala. La Fortuna stay. Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve guided tour (Monteverde). Beach time in San Juan del Sur. G Adventures-supported homestay on Ometepe Island, with a local family. Granada orientation walk. Tour of local villages around Granada. León orientation walk. Beach time in Roatan. Copán guided tour. Mayan community visit with lunch (Antigua). Internal flight. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Hike through the mist of a cloud forest, explore Mayan ruins of Copán, connect with your hosts in an Ometepe homestay experience, peer over the crater of Masaya Volcano, chill on a Caribbean island's beaches.
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
Costa Rica will not be allowing anyone to enter the country without proof of a departure ticket (bus, airplane, boat, etc.). If you are travelling through a few countries in Central America, you will need to show proof of your itinerary and a departure ticket from your last destination. Please print the itinerary and voucher and bring it with you.
Please note that if you are arriving to Costa Rica via Spirit Airlines, you must contact us at email@example.com before you depart to obtain bus details for your exit from Costa Rica. The airline has been requiring this information before letting passengers board their flight to Costa Rica and we want to ensure you do not encounter any complications on your flight.
As this trip crosses national borders, please be prepared to pay some border fees for certain countries ranging from $1 to $13 USD. Please check with your local embassy or consulate for up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders, 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.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12
Meals Included
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 2 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. Please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Public bus, private van, ferry, plane, walking.
Local Flights
From León we will travel to Tegucigalpa in order to board our internal flight from Tegucigalpa to Roatan. Occasionally, due to fight availability, the order of the flight segment may be switched with the ferry segment.
Solo Travellers
We believe single 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 single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels (18 nts), homestay (2 nts, possible shared facilities).
My Own Room Exceptions
Days 8-9
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
If you have paid in advance for an arrival transfer, a G Adventures representative will be at the airport to meet you. If for any reason you are not met at the airport, please call our local support line. If you are unable to make contact for whatever reason, please make your way to the joining point hotel via taxi.
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, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details. If you have pre-booked an airport transfer and 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.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Operator (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures or if an arrival transfer is included in the cost of your tour, please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
G Adventures Office San Jose, Costa Rica
During Office hours (Weekdays 9am-5pm Local Time): +506 4001 8474
After hours emergency number: +506 8322 9140
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
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. 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.
Packing List
Costa Rica Water Activities:
• Drybag (Will help keep cameras and essentials dry)
• Sport Sandals or Water Shoes (if you plan to do waterfall rappelling and/or rafting)
• 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
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry facilities are available at almost every stop on the trip. If you would prefer to do your own laundry, we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
All countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). Contact your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent.
As of November 1st, 2007, the Costa Rica government, requires those entering Costa Rica from certain countries in South America and Sub-Sahara Africa, to have an International Certificate of Vaccination against Yellow Fever. Those affected countries are: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of Congo, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Sudan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, French Guiana and Venezuela.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure.
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 dollars cash and cards with travellers cheques as backup is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
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 50USD (or equivalent).
GUATEMALA ATMs: Please note that daily withdrawal limits in this country are extremely low, currently set at 1000 quetzales – less than 140 USD. It is advisable to arrive with enough cash, if your daily needs exceed this amount.
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!
Departure Tax
Costa Rica exit tax: $8 USD
Nicaragua entrance tax: $13USD
Nicaragua exit tax: $2USD
Honduras entrance tax: $3USD
Honduras exit tax: $3USD
Guatemala entrance tax: 10Q ($1.25USD)
Guatemala airport exit tax: 20Q ($3USD)
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.
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
La Fortuna
- Canopy Tour
- Venado Caves Exploration (78USD per person)
- La Fortuna Waterfall Swim (15USD per person)
- Birdwatching
- Baldi Hot Springs Soak (64USD per person)
- Los Lagos Hot Springs (41USD per person)
- Hanging Bridges (66USD per person)
- Whitewater Rafting (61-86USD per person)
- Arenal Volcano Park Hike (53USD per person)
- Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge Tour (60USD per person)
- Mountain Biking (79USD per person)
San José
- Horseback Riding (66-68USD per person)
- Monteverde Horseback Riding (45USD per person)
- Sky Walk
- Monteverde Butterfly Garden Visit (15USD per person)
- Monteverde Coffee Plantation Tour (35USD per person)
- Ziplining (50USD per person)
San Juan del Sur
- Ziplining (30USD per person)
- Sunset Cruise (35USD per person)
- Night Fishing (35USD per person)
- Fishing (300-525USD per person)
- Surf Lesson (35USD per person)
- Horseback Riding (30USD per person)
- Playa Hermosa Visit (12USD per person)
- Snorkelling (35USD per person)
- Turtle Tour (35USD per person)
- Whale Watching and Dolphin Spotting Tour (40USD per person)
Isla de Ometepe
- Swimming (Free)
- Hiking Maderas Volcano (45USD per person)
- Ometepe Island Cultural and Pre-Columbian Petroglyphs Tour (40USD per person)
- Hike Concepcíon Volcano (45USD per person)
- Hiking
- Kayaking (25-35USD per person)
- Laguna de Apoyo Visit (15USD per person)
- City Tour (20USD per person)
Volcán Mombacho
- Mombacho Volcano Trails Hike (35USD per group)
- Isla Juan Venado Visit (55USD per person)
- City Tour (25USD per person)
- Flor de Caña Factory Visit (35-40USD per person)
- Kayak Isla Juan Venado (40-55USD per person)
- Momotombo Volcano Visit
- Telica Twilight Tour (40-65USD per person)
- Horseback Riding Asososca Crater Lake (35-40USD per person)
- Carambola Botanical Gardens Visit (10-20USD per person)
- Scooter Rental (25-40USD per person)
- Snorkelling (5-25USD per person)
- Scuba Diving
- Horseback Riding (25USD per person)
- Luna Jaguar Hot Springs Visit (45USD per person)
Antigua Guatemala
- Elizabeth Bell Walking Tour (25USD per person)
- ChocoMuseo Tour and Workshop (24USD per person)
- Massage (30-60USD per person)
- Finca Filidelfia Coffee Tour (18-25USD per person)
- Finca Valhalla Visit (5-10USD per person)
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.
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 jewellery 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 CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your 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 or 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 judgment 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.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
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.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
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 jewellery 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 CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your leader 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 or 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.
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 CEOs have 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: 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 CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy please bear in mind that all clients must have medical coverage and that we require a minimum coverage of USD 200,000 for repatriation and emergency rescue. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects. 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.
Trip Specific Responsible Travel
On this tour you may have the opportunity to visit the following G Adventures for Good projects:
Open Windows is a non-profit organization that provides educational opportunities for children in the community of San Miguel Dueñas. Programs offered by Open Windows are free and have supported over1,500 children in the areas of literacy, computer skills, tutoring and art with priority given to those who have greater financial need. A scholarship program is offered to children who show great interest in learning and strong dedication to studying and for those in need of medical support, a health clinic is open free to the community twice each month.
Although the town of San Miguel Duenas is situated just twenty minutes from the wealthy tourist center of Antigua, it does not benefit from its proximity. It has a substantially lower standard of living (the average monthly income is less than $80, and many homes do not have running water or electricity) and level of education. The need to improve education is huge. In Guatemala the literacy level is only 71%, the average child completes only five and a half years of school, more than half fail 1st grade, and only 1% of the population reads for pleasure.
San Miguel Duenas is an agricultural town of 12,000 people, of which 4,000 are school-aged children and yet only 2,000 attend school. The rest do not go for various financial and cultural reasons. Instead of attending school many children must help provide for their families by picking coffee. This has resulted in an exceptionally low literacy rate in this community.
There are NO other libraries or computer centers in San Miguel Dueñas (not even the four local schools have either of these facilities). Open Windows, therefore, aims to improve the living conditions of the economically deprived children from in and around the town, by providing access to important educational resources through its services which the community has come to depend on.
How You Can Help
Each year we work with the staff of Open Windows to identify the needs of the project. G Adventures pays all administration costs so that 100% of each donation goes to the projects we support. It costs $500 USD to send one child to school for one year. This provides enough funds to cover the cost of the child's uniform, school fees, books and school supplies. Highschool is six years in duration which means that by raising just $3,000 USD we can help one child further their education giving them the confidence and ability to access better jobs and create a brighter future.
While our goal is to raise funds to support the Open Windows Scholarship program, travellers can also help make a difference by visiting the Open Windows project while on your G Adventures tour and donating the following items:
• School supplies (i.e. pens, pencils, notebooks)
• Art supplies (i.e. yarn, crochete hooks, paint)
• Children's clothes (i.e. T-shirts)
• Running shoes (new and used)
• Mouse pads and earphones to be used with the computers
• Toys to be used for the reading points program
• Over the counter medicine to be used in the health clinic (i.e. Tylenol, cough medicine etc.)
It is possible to visit this project on most tours that pass through Antigua, Guatemala. To arrange a visit please speak to your G Adventures CEO who can arrange this for you.
The Cornerstone Foundation is a registered non-profit humanitarian service organization that offers a variety of valuable programs to people in need in the small town of San Ignacio, Belize.
The programs offered through the Cornerstone Foundation have constantly been evolving and are based on specific needs within the community.
Relief & Aid
Through this program seniors, the ill and disabled are supported by a weekly food program whereby food such as rice, beans and meat when available are delivered to their homes. Children whose families cannot afford to provide them with food at lunch are able to participate in Cornerstones' basic but nutritious lunch feeding program.
HIV/AIDS Education
HIV infection in Belize is the highest in Central America. This program collaborates closely with other local efforts to raise community awareness of high-risk behaviors, provides support for those who are living with AIDS, and conducts activities to change attitudes and reduce stigmatization.
Women's Issues
Supporting the move of local women towards greater independence and self-sufficiency is the focus of this program. Self-esteem building, ending domestic violence, training peer counselors, and teaching job skills are part of this program.
This program serves individuals, families, caregivers, teachers and others, helping to meet the physical, social, emotional, and material needs of the disabled. Belize has minimal information about special needs, limited physical therapy, nearly no equipment, and few professionals trained to work with learning and other disabilities.
Although English is the country's official language, most Belizeans grow up speaking local indigenous languages instead. Cornerstone's Literacy and English Second Language (ESL) classes are offered to children, adults, developmentally disabled students which improves their ability to participate more fully in Belizean society and the economy.
How You Can Help
Each year we work with the staff of Cornerstone to identify the needs of their programs. In the past we have supported Cornerstone's Literacy and Disabilities programs and with your support we can help with continued annual donations through the Planeterra Foundation. G Adventures pays all administration costs so that 100% of each donation goes to the projects we support.
It is possible to visit the Cornerstone project office on some tours that pass through San Ignacio, Belize. To arrange a visit please speak to your G Adventures CEO.
For more information about these projects and/or to make a donation please visit our website at www.planeterra.org or contact us at email@example.com
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
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.
Max Pax
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 1: San José
There are no planned activities until an evening welcome meeting.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: San José/La Fortuna
Travel to La Fortuna, located at the foot of Arenal Volcano. La Fortuna is an excellent base for adventure. Opt to take a hike around the base of the volcano, hike the area's nature trails, swim in the chilly La Fortuna waterfall or join a canopy tour and catch a bird's eye view of the forest greenery.
Other optional activities include full-day whitewater rafting on the Toro or Balsa Rivers, mountain biking, caving, horseback riding or a tour of the Caño Negro Wildlife Refuge. Like much of Costa Rica, the area is a birders' paradise, with over 600 species as permanent residents.
Costa Rican roads can be bumpy and windy. If you're prone to motion-sickness, prepare accordingly.
Private Van with Wi-fi (4.00 hour(s), 150km)
Day 3: La Fortuna
Opt to go canyoneering, whitewater rafting, hiking, caving, horseback riding, paddleboarding, kayaking, or visit a wildlife refuge. There are so many activities to choose from while in the area.
Day 4: La Fortuna/Monteverde
From La Fortuna, travel around Lake Arenal to the misty mountain air of the Monteverde Cloud Forest.
Shared Van (0.50 hour(s))
Boat (0.75 hour(s))
Shared Van (2.00 hour(s))
Day 5: Monteverde
Optional activities here include sky walks (suspension bridges amid foliage), butterfly garden, and a canopy zip-line tour.
Included Activities:
Santa Elena Cloud Forest Guided Tour
Day 6: Monteverde/San Juan del Sur
Journey to low-key San Juan del Sur for some serious relaxation by the sea. Set on a stunning horseshoe shaped cove, this fishing village is the perfect place to combine two of Nicaragua's best features – its beautiful beaches and its award-winning Flor de Caña rum!
Do as much or as little as you want. Take surf lessons, try your luck at fishing, go ziplining on the hills above San Juan del Sur, or just lounge on the beach.
A short boat or taxi ride away, the deserted beaches of Playa Maderas and Majagual to the north and Playa Remanso to the south are calling out to be explored.
In the evenings take advantage of the relaxed seaside nightlife with the friendly locals.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Costa Rica – Nicaragua)
Private Vehicle (3.50-4.50 hours, 36km)
Local bus (0.50-0.75 hours, 20km)
Day 7: San Juan del Sur
Free time to enjoy optional activities or relax on the beaches.
Day 8: San Juan del Sur/Isla de Ometepe (1D)
Cross Lake Nicaragua by ferry to arrive at Ometepe Island. The group will be split up amongst different families within this small community. Enjoy local meals and getting to know your host family.
During your stay, if you enjoy a challenge, hike Madera Volcano. If you want to take it a little slower, check out the pre-Columbian petroglyphs, try out the Tarzan swing at a nearby jungle swimming hole, or enjoy the beach.
Included Activities:
Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Local bus (1.00-1.25 hours, 30km)
Local bus (0.25-0.50 hours, 5km)
Make yourself comfortable on the top deck or inside and enjoy the views of Volcano Concepción and Volcano Maderas.
Ferry (1.00 hour(s), 10km)
Private Vehicle (0.25-0.50 hours, 6km)
Day 9: Isla de Ometepe (1B, 1D)
Opt to climb Volcano Concepcion or Volcano Maderas, take a cultural tour, visit the beach at Santo Domingo, or visit el Ojo de Agua for a refreshing swim and lunch.
Included Activities:
Puesta del Sol Community Guesthouse Stay
Day 10: Isla de Ometepe/Granada (1B)
Nicaragua boasts both incredibly friendly people and impressive natural beauty. Granada's colonial charm is complimented by the surrounding active volcanoes and lakes, making day trips a fun and easy option. Hike, cruise, or just explore the city's markets and museums.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Private Vehicle (0.25-0.50 hours, 6km)
Ferry (1.50 hour(s), 10km)
Local bus (0.25-0.50 hours, 5km)
Local bus (2.00 hour(s), 75km)
Day 11: Granada
Enjoy free time to explore. Opt to kayak the isletas, rent a bike, take a city tour, or head to Laguna de Apoyo.
Day 12: Granada/León
Head to León, stopping en route to visit one of Nicaragua's famous active volcanoes in Parque Nacional Volcán Masaya.
Take an included orientation walk around the city, the former capital from the colonial period until 1857, and still the centre of much of the country's cultural and intellectual activity.
Included Activities:
Volcán Masaya National Park Visit
Orientation Walk
Stop at the Masaya Volcano en route.
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s), 130km)
Day 13: León
There is always something interesting to do in León, whether it be a city tour, kayaking around Juan Venado Island, or a trip to the nearby beaches of Poneloya and Las Peñitas.
If you'd prefer to just wander through the streets, you'll find several politically-charged murals depicting Nicaragua's turbulent history and several good museums in the area, including one dedicated to the heroes and martyrs of the Sandinista movement.
Day 14: León/Roatán
Head to the diving haven of Roatán, set amongst what is part of the second-largest barrier reef in the world. This Caribbean island is famous for its marine treasures.
Crystal blue waters invite swimming, diving, snorkelling, or simply relaxing on the white-sand beaches of the Bay Islands.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Nicaragua – Honduras)
Private Vehicle (7.50-8.50 hours, 310km)
Plane (3.00-3.50 hours)
Private Vehicle (0.75-1.50 hours, 17km)
Day 15: Days 15-16 Roatán
The beaches of the western end are some of the most beautiful in the world, with clear turquoise water, powdery white sand and swaying coconut palms. While many people spend their days immersed in the warm, blue Caribbean waters, enjoying excellent fresh seafood, you may also opt to venture into the hilly interior by bicycle or scooter.
The botanical gardens offer relaxed walking amongst exotic plants and racing 'Jesus lizards', a species of lizard that runs on its hind legs. In nearby Sandy Bay, the Institute for Marine Sciences is definitely worth a visit.
Day 16: Day 17 Roatán/Copán
The village of Copán is a pleasant place to spend a relaxing evening with a small central square frequently filled with people.
Private Vehicle (0.75-1.50 hours, 17km)
The large ferry has two floors with an air-conditioned cabin and an open air area towards the back.
Ferry (1.75-2.25 hours, 75km)
The bus will make a quick stop to purchase food and use the toilets.
Local bus (4.00-4.50 hours, 193km)
Local bus (4.00-4.50 hours, 174km)
Day 17: Day 18 Copán
Enjoy a guided tour of the Mayan ruins of Copán and opt to soak in the hot springs.
Included Activities:
Copán Ruins Guided Tour
Day 18: Day 19 Copán/Antigua Guatemala
Modern Antigua is a peaceful colonial city that is a pleasure to explore. Enjoy the beautiful architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Included Activities:
Border Crossing (Honduras – Guatemala)
Stop along the way to cross the border and have lunch.
Private Vehicle (8.00 hour(s), 200km)
Day 19: Day 20 Antigua Guatemala (1L)
Take a mountain bike ride out into the countryside or explore the fascinating markets, shops and museums within the city. Walk through quiet cobblestoned streets past rebuilt stucco homes with heavy, beautifully carved wooden entrances.
Enjoy an included visit to a Mayan village to try your hand at making tortillas and basic handicrafts before enjoying a traditional meal.
Included Activities:
Santiago Zamora Women's Weaving Co-Op Visit
Day 20: Day 21 Antigua Guatemala
Guatemala City is a one hour transfer away.


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Joined: 15 Dec 2004
Posts: 583
Location: Anniston Alabama USA
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 3:45 pm
Post subject: Dream Dinner with no Guilt in the Morning
I hope this turns out to be fun and I don't get any hate mail about moral issues.
If you were given the wish to have your ideal foods prepared to perfection in any variety and quantity and then eaten with no physical remnants the next morning -- i.e., you wake up with an empty stomach and no trace of excess salt, fat, calories, et cetera -- what would you choose?
I'll go first:
Main Courses
-6 corn fritters
-6 apple fritters
-2 corn dogs with Dijon mustard
-2 ears of fresh sweet corn with butter
-12 baked mushrooms stuffed with goat cheese
-slices of fried eggplant and fried green tomatos
-slices of fresh pineapple
-2 fresh mangos
-1 slice blueberry pie
-1 slice pecan pie
-1 slice pumpkin pie
-1 large piece of cheesecake with blueberry topping
Post Prandial
-1 box chocolates
Now, you walk into the dining room the food is prepared and waiting for you, you sit down to eat, and a door opens and your ideal mate walks into the room. Now, here's the choice, you can continue with the food, or you can forgo the food in exchange for a night with your ideal mate (this person has to be living and a real person). Again, no moral or physical consequences so you married folks should have no qualms about picking someone besides your spouse. And again, no guilt in the morning. What do you choose? And you can't pick both the food and allow the ideal companion to join you for dinner.
My ideal companion for the evening would be the opera soprano Renee Fleming. Now, I contemplate my choices and decide to take the food.
I suppose I'd live to regret my choice and later wish I'd had picked the girl.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Joined: 11 Mar 2005
Posts: 696
Location: israel
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2005 10:49 pm
Post subject:
Hello Sarape,
Couldn't you pick the girl for that night and have your dream dinner the next day? Especially if its Renee Flemong:she is certainly booked out most of the other evenings, so if that's her night off, enjoy now and eat tomorrow. Food never goes to work.
But, I have to admit , that at this point in my life, I can easier imagine the dream dinner than the dream man. I'm getting old, I believe... But , oh , I like to play with the idea ..
No more war, more dream dinners together with a dream companion!
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Joined: 15 Dec 2004
Posts: 583
Location: Anniston Alabama USA
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 3:03 pm
Post subject:
No, can't pick the girl one day and the food the next. That's against the rules.
But, if no one else wants to play my game.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Joined: 30 Sep 2004
Posts: 1855
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 5:20 pm
Post subject:
I do Sarape, i do1 It's just difficult to make the choices.
Soup Course--lobster bisque
Appetizer------seared foie gras, a double portion
Mains-----------bouef bourgignon/rack of lamb
scallopped potatoes
asparagus with hollandaise sauce
Dessert---------huge slab of chocolate pate
Ile flottant!
And I'm going to get in trouble with Erin for this but Johnny Depp enters the room for the evening.
I go back to dinner and give Johnny my phone number and a wink.
Vivant Linguae Mortuae!!
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Joined: 11 Mar 2005
Posts: 696
Location: israel
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 8:50 pm
Post subject:
Ok, if that's the game, i'll try too. I have more difficulties to thinkof
my dream man than my dream dinner. OK I'll try, just in case:
Appetizer:blini with beluga and a touch of creme fraiche accompanied with ice cold Vodka /mini tosast with bloc de foie gras.
first course : a dozen or so of oysters served on ice with rye bread
and a chilled white wine
main course : a huge cote de boeuf, medium rare, with roasted potatoes and creamed spinach, with a hearty Bordeaux to slide it down
fromage: one or two pieces of chevre, a small piece of roquefort, some grapes .
desert: I'm not a desert person, but I could manage a good creme brulee or a divine tarte tatin with a scoop of real vanilla ice cream. A good coniac will be a fine final touch.
Not a very original menu, just basics. ( If I could have two dream dinners, the second one would be a real authentic Chinese feast )
Now about the dream man : one of the following: Marcello Mastroiani,
Peter O'Toole, Vittorio Gassman, definitely Yves Montand...I don't know.
I'll choose the meal anyway! I'm a very realistic - some say cynical-person, I don't believe in dream men, I never was never a groopie. It seemed so stupid to adore somebody who doesn't even know you exist.
No more war, more dreams come true!
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Joined: 13 Nov 2004
Posts: 899
Location: Gold Coast Australia
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 9:08 pm
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I'm thinking, I'm thinking. Can the dream man be "just a companion for conversation"?
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Joined: 15 Dec 2004
Posts: 583
Location: Anniston Alabama USA
Posted: Fri Apr 22, 2005 10:43 pm
Post subject:
Barbara wrote:
I'm thinking, I'm thinking. Can the dream man be "just a companion for conversation"?
Yes, but then you forgo the grand meal and must subsist for the evening on white bread and crackers and water.
We must all be getting too old, no one has yet to pick the mate.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Joined: 18 Oct 2004
Posts: 1654
Location: Within view of Elliot Bay, The Olympics and every ship in the Sound
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 2:38 pm
Post subject:
Marrow appetizer or Beef Carpaccio with capers
Truffled risotto
mixed greens in vinagrette
the darkest richest chocolate truffles imaginable
But I would give it up and more if my husband walked in the room.
"It's watery....and yet there's a smack of ham."
"It's hot ham water."
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Joined: 29 Jan 2005
Posts: 342
Location: Chicago and other places
Posted: Sat Apr 23, 2005 9:34 pm
Post subject:
I must be particularly dense today; I had to read the Rules a couple of times and I still don't know if I got them right!
Companionship, but not BOTH???
Well, than food it is, since there's no one other than my Sally that I'd like to spend just ONE night with, chatting. If I liked them, I'd be too sad that I could never contact them again.
I know that I'm supposed to have a de-lux International meal HERE, to be sufficiently viewed as
, but I'm hitting the "Default" button and having a meal from my past.
I'd love, if for ONE night, I could have any of my Grandma's Farm Table spreads that she'd serve to the farm hands and Grandpa and I during Harvest Season.
*Pot Roast: done to perfection, with crispy end bits for me to chew on.
*Carrots: by the boat-load! I love, love, LOVE steamed carrots with butter on top.
*New Potatoes with butter and fresh dill.
*Fresh Peas
*A water glass with Spring Onions. My Grandpa and I would have "Onion Eating Contests" at the table, to see who could eat the most spring onions. (I think he'd let me win...)
*Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp, with fresh cream, right from the cows, that you pour off the top of the milk.
*Home-made Angel Food Cake, with Strawberries and Whipped Cream filling inside of it, and Whipped Cream frosting. (Note to Mega Companies: I did NOT say COOL WHIP....
*Fresh Well-Water (I didn't drink coffee or tea when I was young, just water. And no wine, either.
Alternative meal, tying into Sarape's love of...er...
junk food
All food from The Minnesota State Fairgrounds:
*Corn Dogs, slathered in yellow mustard
*Tom Thumb Donuts, from the Minnesota State Fair
*Turkey Burgers, Turkey Burgers, Turkey Burgers (that's the only way I know them...a "carnie-barker" yelling out their name, three times in a row, for hours
*Fried Cheese Curds
*Endless Glasses of Fresh Milk for a Dime, where the y have a commercial Milk Tank, wrap around wood booths, and they give you a paper cup for a dime, and you just gorge on milk.
*Giant Cups of French Fries, with the peel still on them
*Cotton Candy
That's it....
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Joined: 13 Nov 2004
Posts: 899
Location: Gold Coast Australia
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 5:19 am
Post subject:
Foie gras on toasted bread with a glass of Chateau d'Yquem.
The White Truffle dish we had Le Grand Cascade, Paris in 2001.
Lobster with melted butter and a bottle of Roederer Cristal champagne.
A bowl of thin fries with Maldon salt.
A sliver of St Nectaire cheese with green grapes.
A slice of watermelon from my Grandfather's garden.
A small serving of each beacause I can't choose just one:
Vanilla Panna Cotta with poached white peach.
Creme Brulee
A slice of Tarte Tatin with fresh cream
A shot of Espresso coffee (preferably from a village in Spain) with a piece of dark Valrhona chocolate.
A cup of Green Tea (made with large leaf tea from Sri Lanka and not teabags).
Only one man? Well it would have to be my husband.
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Joined: 18 Apr 2005
Posts: 39
Location: The Netherlands
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2005 1:50 pm
Post subject:
I'll have diner with David.
My kind of guy !
But when he is having his sweet dessert I'll take some cheese and a fine old port.
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Joined: 03 Apr 2005
Posts: 32
Location: Berkeley, CA
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:22 am
Post subject:
Okay, here goes:
Sangria with pineapple and oranges
Morels cooked in white wine with chives
Grilled ramps
Braised baby artichokes
Buticha with injera
Soba noodles with peanut sauce
Tamales with tomatillo sauce
Mango with sticky rice
Anything made with the white chocolate mousse they make at Millenium: stuffed into cannoli shells, topping a tart, or with chocolate, I don't care, as long as I get to eat that mousse!
And I would drop it ALL for a night with Gael Garcia Bernal. Absolutely. Just one night.
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Posts: 899
Location: Gold Coast Australia
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:02 am
Post subject:
Oops - I got the rules wrong. I thought we could have both food and dream date. Too late now, I'm having both.
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Joined: 02 Oct 2004
Posts: 233
Location: Canton, TX USA
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 7:01 am
Post subject:
I'm not going to arrange my dinner into courses. I can't even see some of these foods in the same meal together.
Foie gras
Quail with truffle sauce
Chevre and olive salad on crusty bread
Rack of lamb
Rajas (strips of fire-roasted poblano chile)
Freshly-dug new potatoes
Mango with candied ginger
A small piece of dense, bittersweet chocolate
Red wine appropriate to food
I'd give it up in a heartbeat to spend the evening with Terry, my dearly beloved companion, best friend & the most amazing man I've ever met. But I'd try to sneak the chevre to him -- it's one of his favorites, too!
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Posts: 583
Location: Anniston Alabama USA
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2005 3:38 pm
Post subject:
After seeing the
photos from the
Minnesota State Fair
, I'll just request as many
corn dogs
as I can eat. Maybe to add some variety in case I get bored, a
deep-dish Chicago pizza
All of that and no guilt in the morning.
' She says, 'I am the glamorous type.' I said, 'So what?'
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Texas Rep. Al Green yesterday fiercely ridiculed the House Republican proposal for financing federal government operations.
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The speech took place during debate on what is known as the "continuing resolution" designed to pay for government operations in the absence of a formal budget agreement.
Green, who is also a member of the House Committee on Financial Services, continued naming off provisions of the Affordable Care Act including young adults' ability to stay on their parent's insurance until they're 26 that would be impacted by the cut.
The Republican proposal, devised by House Budget Committee Chair Paul Ryan, R-Wisc., would repeal the Affordable Care Act and scale back several other health care measures. Democrats strongly oppose this approach to budget cuts, and a few Republicans have voiced concerns of their own about the proposal.
"My dear friends, I neither love it nor like it. I'm against it and I will not vote for it," Green concluded.
Another Texan, Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, has been a fierce opponent of the Affordable Care Act, proposing an amendment in the Senate's budget proposal to halt funding for "Obamacare" until the economy improves.
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New office building in Virginia to house behavioral health services
The Fairfax County (Va.) Board of Supervisors has awarded Manhattan Construction Co. the contract to build a new five-story, 200,000-sf office building and 230,000-sf parking garage. Scheduled for completion in 2014, the $48.5 million project, managed by the Fairfax County Department of Public Works and Environmental Services and designed by Alexandria-based Noritake Associates, will house behavioral healthcare services of the Fairfax–Falls Church Community Services Board. It will seek LEED Silver certification. The exterior will feature precast concrete, metal panels, punched and ribbon windows, and glazed curtain walls. The lighting control system in the garage is being designed to provide a 65% reduction in energy costs.
University of Pittsburgh planning biomed research center in Italy
The Ri.MED Biomedical Research and Biotechnology Center in Palermo, Sicily, is a 334,000-sf research facility for global biomedical research and development, planned by the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The $269 million (210 million euros) center will focus on translational science, which aims to accelerate the development of practical solutions to medical challenges. It will employ more than 600 staff when fully operational (it is slated to open in 2016). Future phases call for a new hospital and medical school. The joint venture design team: lead architect HOK, engineering consultant Buro Happold (London and Milan), designer Progetto CMR (Milan), and engineers De Cola Associati (Palermo) and Eupro (Ragusa, Italy).
International magnet school under way in Connecticut
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New apartments will house University of Georgia students
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Surface area : 20 m²
Maximum capacity: 2 adults
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As loyal MLB.tv subscribers — honestly, if you're paying for the MLB TV package for your TV rather than your computer, you're getting ripped off — our favorite parts are usually when the game isn't going on. If you find the right feed, it won't jump to commercial like on regular telecasts and you can hear the dunder-headed announcers blabbering on.
Blogger Lupe Velez had a grand time during the Yankees-Angels game the other day, chronicling this conversation between Yankees announcers Michael Kay and John Singleton. It occurred after an attractive woman entered the YES booth:
kay: WHOAAA! there's a winner! — there's two winners that just entered the booth! oh my god! lee, you have to stand up. lee, you MUST stand up. oh my goodness... kay and singleton in unison: no more calls! kay: oh ho! no visible means of upper support singleton : and bouncin! likin' the music! kay: oh my good—- did you see?! singleton: let me outta here! kay: we've lost kenny. earth to kenny... singleton: is there a game tonight? [long silence] kay: god, that's...smokin......
All right, that just really grossed us out.
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This is a weekly group ride. There are typically two groups, one is advanced and the other more moderate. The route changes regularly, but always leaves from the same location. Join their Facebook group for route specifics.
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Red Monkey Ride
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One of the best ways to promote and market your company is to maintain a strong and steady online presence. An increased Internet presence will help accelerate traffic to your company Web page, which will eventually translate into higher sales and a more profitable return. Anyone who has spent time navigating the Internet knows that most of e-commerce is centered around various marketing techniques. Unfortunately, marketing your company online will not prove successful unless your company's webpage is well-designed and professionally developed.
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text: Published monthly in newspaper format, United Caprine News has original articles on wide-ranging topics; also lively letters and lots of advertising. Often includes information about AGS activities plus articles on Angora, Pygmy, Nigerian Dwarf and other breeds of goats. There is no shipping charge on magazines. Foreign subscriptions are an additional $12.50 per year.


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text: Saint Michael's Named First Fair Trade College in Vermont News Home 02.08.12 Further underscoring Saint Michael's College mission as a socially responsible and green institution, the college was named the first Fair Trade college in Vermont in February 2012. To be declared a Fair Trade College, Saint Michael's agreed to a campus-wide Fair Trade Resolution and Fair Trade Procurement Policy. These were accepted by the Student Association, the Faculty Assembly and the Administration in Fall 2011. "The Food Justice club hammered this resolution out first, and got it passed by the Student Association," said Political Science Professor Jeffrey Ayres, advisor to the club. "Being a Fair Trade College fits our mission of social justice." As a Fair Trade College, Saint Michael's resolved to Work with the college food service contractor to make Fair Trade coffee, tea and bananas available in the dining facilities at all times. Work with the food service contractor to make Fair Trade coffee and tea available for college events. Commit to integrate Fair Trade information and events into the programs and culture of the college, and ensure that the principles of Fair Trade continue to be part of the policy and social fabric of our community Fair Trade principles Fair Trade focuses on strict economic, social and environmental criteria in the production of trade and agricultural products such as coffee, tea, cocoa, bags and clothing. Therefore Saint Michael's College has taken the following steps: Saint Michael's recognizes that what we purchase, eat, and drink impacts producers and the environment Saint Michael's hopes to improve working conditions of farmers and producers of agricultural and trade goods around the world Through this project, Saint Michael's aims to curtail the evils of child and slave labor which have been found to be prevalent in the production of chocolate and clothing Through Fair Trade, Saint Michael's supports sustainable farming techniques that protect the environment Saint Michael's commits additionally to educate the campus about the importance of Fair Trade Saint Michael's aspires to build on its Fair Trade status by making other Fair Trade products available over the longer term to the members of its campus community Fair Trade Café sponsors included Saint Michael's Food Justice, Green-Up, and Peace and Justice Clubs; Office of Sustainability and the Environmental Council, Political Science Department and Environmental Studies Program, and the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Offiicial status was granted at a Fair Trade Café ceremony, as sanctioned by Fair Trade Universities, on Thursday, February 23. The campus community was invited to the Café which included a forum of speakers, a sampling of Fair Trade products and the signing of the Fair Trade College certificate by President Jack Neuhauser. Participants in the Fair Trade Café forum included Sandy Wynne, Burlington Fair Trade Network , Rob Michalak, Ben and Jerry's Global Director of Social Mission, Gabriela Ochoa Brenneman, Peace and Justice Center Program Director and Burlington Fair Trade Network and Andrew Driscoll '09, Equal Exchange.


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Photons to Bits and Beyond — The Science and Technology of Digital Image Sensors
Eric R. Fossum, Thayer School of Engineering
Friday, October 21, 2011, 3:30pm
Spanos Auditorium
This seminar is part of the Jones Seminars on Science, Technology, and Society series
Digital cameras are now small and everywhere, from cell phones to iPads to webcams to pill cameras to automobiles to digital SLRs to Mars Rovers. The images from these cameras shape our culture on a daily basis, from Facebook and Skype to unforgettable images of the Japanese tsunami and the Arab Spring. This presentation will address the science and engineering technology behind capturing these images. Future technology directions will be discussed.
About the Speaker
Eric R. Fossum is Professor of Engineering in Dartmouth's Thayer School of Engineering and a consultant to Samsung Electronics' Semiconductor R&D Center. One of the world's leading solid-state image sensor device physicists, he has more than 130 US patents to his name. Fossum earned a Yale Ph.D. in 1984, then spent six years on Columbia University's engineering faculty before joining the NASA Jet Propulsion Lab at Caltech, where he rose to the top technical rank of Senior Research Scientist. An entrepreneur as well as inventor, he served as CEO of two successful high-tech companies. He is best known for inventing the CMOS image sensor. Today, his "camera-on-a-chip" technology is used in nearly all camera phones and webcams, digital-still cameras, high-speed motion capture cameras, automotive cameras, dental x-ray cameras, and swallowable pill cameras. In 2010, Fossum's work was included on Reuters' list of "Baby Boomer Inventions that Changed the World," and in 2011, Forbes called him an inventor who has "changed your life." Among his many other honors are Yale's 1984 Becton Prize and the 1996 NASA Exceptional Achievement Medal. He was inducted into the US Space Foundation Technology Hall of Fame in 1999, and the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2011.


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A professional photographer's job doesn't end after they snap their photograph, hell, in some ways that's when their job starts. In this image, The Today Show reveals what a photographer sees in his photo and what he needs to fix. And boy there is a lot that needs fixin'.
A seemingly normal photograph of the four photogenic hosts of the Today Show become shapes and circles and arrows pointing out people's flaws that must be corrected in Photoshop before its published. Whiter teeth, longer hair, bigger eyes, slimmer waist and more.
This viewpoint obviously doesn't apply to all photographers, different fields have different demands but it does speak to the culture we live in where a real photo isn't perfect until it's fake.
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Resin and clay sculpted cabochon flowers are *everywhere* right now. I personally think they are spontaneously reproducing with a goal of taking over the entire interwebs. I've seen them on earrings, necklaces, home décor projects, bobby pins, cards, and scrapbook pages, of course.
But they tend to be expensive… at least if you're buying from a papercrafting manufacturer. So, what do I say to myself? I say: "Self, let's see if we can make our own flowers for way cheaper!" and then I say: "AND we'll (that's the "royal we") give some away on the blog… 'cause that's just how we roll"."
I bought these here awesome rubber molds from Mold Muse on Etsy. She has tons of inexpensive molds that will take poured resin or clay. They withstand a boatload of heat so you can bake the molds right in your oven without worrying about melting. Awesome.
I decided I didn't really want to mess around with resin goop and went the clay route instead. I used generic Sculpey and Fimo.
- warm a small bit of clay in your hands till it is soft and pliable
- firmly and tightly pack the mold impressions with clay
- swipe your finger across the tops of the indents to remove any excess clay… you want the bottoms of your flowers to be flush with the edge of the mold
At this point you may either:
- bake the clay IN the molds for 15 minutes in a 275 degree oven (I use my toaster oven)
- OR veryyyyy carefully press the molds so the clay flowers pop out onto a foil lined baking sheet and then bake them as above.
The advantage of popping them out first is that you can bake many at the same time, however, I will warn you it is tough to get a crisp impression if you do it this way. I tried but got too frustrated by squishing my flowers and ended up deciding to bake them in the molds instead. I clearly just need to buy more molds!
When they are done in the oven you will want to take them out and let them cool for a bit before trying to pop the flowers out. Ouch!
And here is what you'll have:
We're having a pretty gray day here at the moment so the colors are a bit off but you get the idea. I think these would look pretty sweet with a layer of Diamond Glaze or Glossy Accents on them to shine them up a bit, too.
So what do you think? Not bad for a fraction of the cost of the manufactured ones!
Want some?? Leave me a comment and let me know what you think and what three colors you would like if you win and one random winner from the continental US will be chosen this weekend.
(color choices are: gray, flat white, light pearl gray, orange, yellow, light teal, dark teal, and that dark one at the back of the photos is actually a purple/burgundy)


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13 Nights | JOURNEYS - PANAMA CA
About Miami, Florida
You will visit the following 7 places:
Costa Rica
Costa Rica is a small, rugged, rainforested Central American country with coastlines on the Caribbean and Pacific. Since the late 1980's Costa Rica became a popular nature travel destination, and its main competitive advantage is its well-established system of national parks and protected areas and home to a rich variety of flora and fauna. Costa Rica is also known for its beaches, volcanoes, immense biodiversity and progressive environmental policies, being the only country to meet all five criteria established to measure environmental sustainability.
Panama officially the Republic of Panama, is known as the "Crossroads of the Americas" due to its privileged position between North and South America. It has the second largest economy in Central America and is also the fastest growing economy and largest per capita consumer in Central America. The ease of travel and wide array of experiences make Panama one of the most attractive emerging tourism destinations in the world. In just one week, visitors can enjoy two different oceans, experience the mountains and rainforest, learn about native cultures and take advantage of vibrant urban life. It's significant capital, Panama City, is a modern, sophisticated metropolis that resembles Miami and has established commerce, arts, fashion and dining.
San Diego
San Diego, named after Saint Didacus, is the eighth-largest city in the United States and second-largest city in California after Los Angeles, with a population of 1,306,300 (Jul 2009) within its administrative limits on a land area of 372.1 square miles (963.7 km2). The city is located on the coast of the Pacific Ocean in Southern California. The urban area of San Diego extends beyond the administrative city limits with a population of 2,880,000. San Diego is also the county seat of San Diego County, the 5th largest county, by population, in the United States.
Miami is a major city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat of Miami-Dade County, the most populous county in Florida and the eighth-most populous county in the United States with a population of 2,500,625. The 42nd largest city in the United States, with a population of 433,136, it is the principal, central, and most populous city of the South {Florida} metropolitan area, the most populous metropolis in the Southeastern United States. According to the US Census Bureau, Miami's metro area is the seventh most populous in the United States, with an estimated population of 5,547,051 in 2009.
Cartagena is Colombia's most famous tourist destination on the Caribbean coast. The city is renowned for its colonial and colourful architecture. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. The city was founded on June 1, 1533, and named after Cartagena, Spain, itself after the original Carthage in Tunisia. However, settlement in this region around Cartagena Bay by various indigenous people dates back to 4000 BC. During the colonial period Cartagena served a key role in administration and expansion of the Spanish empire. It was a center of political and economic activity due to the presence of royalty and wealthy viceroys. In 1984 Cartagena's colonial walled city and fortress were designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Bahías de Huatulco
Huatulco, formally Bahías de Huatulco, centered on the town of La Crucecita, is a tourist development in Mexico. Located on the Pacific coast in the state of Oaxaca, Huatulco has a wide variety of accommodations from rooms for rent, small economy luxury hotels, luxury villas, vacation condominiums, bed and breakfasts, as well as several luxury resorts standing on or near the shores of Tangolunda Bay. The Camino Real Zaashila (formerly the Omni Zaashila), Quinta Real Huatulco, Las Brisas (formerly a Club Med), Dreams Resort & Spa (formerly the Gala hotel), and the Barceló are examples of the most popular larger resorts in the area.
Puerto Quetzal
Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. It is located in Escuintla department, alongside the city of Puerto San José, which it superseded as a port in importance to the country's maritime traffic during the 20th century. There is also several bars, hammocks to relax in, a restaurant, and performances from Marimba bands.


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Peer-Reviewed Publications
Development of a Small Child Restraint System Virtual Surrogate to Evaluate CRS-to-Vehicle Interaction and Fitment.". In: SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition. Detroit, Michigan; 2015."
Development of a Small Rear Facing Child Restraint System Virtual Surrogate to Evaluate CRS-to-Vehicle Interaction and Fitment.". In: SAE 2015 World Congress and Exhibition. Detroit, Michigan; 2015."
Development of a Theoretically Grounded, Web-Based Intervention to Reduce Adolescent Driver Inattention." J Sch Nurs. 2017:1059840517711157."
Development of a US Child-Focused Motor Vehicle Crash Surveillance System: A Pilot Study." Ann Adv Automot Med. 2011;55:33-40."
Development of an Internet Intervention to Address Behaviors Associated with Skin Cancer Risk among Young Adults." Internet Interv. 2015;2(3):340-350."
Development, validation, and utility of internet-based, behavioral health screen for adolescents." Pediatrics. 2010;126(1):e163-70."
Developmental and behavioral disorders grown-up-intellectual disability." J Dev Behav Pediatr. 2010;31(1):61-71."
A difference-in-differences analysis of health, safety, and greening vacant urban space." Am. J. Epidemiol.. 2011;174(11):1296-306."
Differences In Air Bag Performance With Children In Various Restraint Configurations And Vehicle Types. Nagoya, Japan; 2003.
Differences in thoracic injury causation patterns between seat belt restrained children and adults." Ann Adv Automot Med. 2012;56:213-21."
Differential risk of injury in child occupants by passenger car classification." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2003;47:329-41."
Differential risk of injury to child occupants by SUV size." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2004;48:87-100."
Digital Animation as a Method to Disseminate Research Findings to the Community Using a Community-Based Participatory Approach." Am J Community Psychol. 2012."
Diminished Dentate Gyrus Filtering of Cortical Input Leads to Enhanced Area Ca3 Excitability after Mild Traumatic Brain Injury." J. Neurotrauma. 2018;35(11):1304-1317."
Discovery of predictive models in an injury surveillance database: an application of data mining in clinical research." Proc AMIA Symp. 2000:359-63."
Driver Licensing and Motor Vehicle Crash Rates Among Young Adults with Amblyopia and Unilateral Vision Impairment." J AAPOS. 2019."
Driving errors of learner teens: Frequency, nature and their association with practice." Accid Anal Prev. 2014;72C:433-439."
Ecologic Momentary Assessment to Accomplish Real-Time Capture of Symptom Progression and the Physical and Cognitive Activities of Patients Daily Following Concussion." JAMA Pediatr. 2016."
Edge Conditions and Crash-Avoidance Roles: The Future of Traffic Safety in the World of Autonomous Vehicles." Inj. Prev.. 2019."
Effect of booster seat laws on appropriate restraint use by children 4 to 7 years old involved in crashes." Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2007;161(3):270-5."
The effect of business improvement districts on the incidence of violent crimes." Inj. Prev.. 2010;16(5):327-32."
Effect of increased rear row occupancy on injury to seat belt restrained children in side impact crashes." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2005;49:229-43."
The effect of pretensioning and age on torso rollout in restrained human volunteers in far-side lateral and oblique loading." Stapp Car Crash J. 2012;56:443-67."
The effect of seating position on risk of injury for children in side impact collisions." Annu Proc Assoc Adv Automot Med. 2001;45:61-72."


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Aggies Hold First AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic Practice
The Aggies practice at Ford Stadium, one of the events leading up to the 2013 AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic between the Oklahoma Sooners and Texas A&M Aggies at Cowboys Stadium.
Dallas – The No. 9 Texas A&M Aggies got back to football basics for their first practice for the 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic.
Under brisk outdoor conditions, the Aggies donned full pads for a nearly 60-minute workout on the practice field adjacent to Ford Stadium on the SMU campus. The spirit of the 12th Man was in full force as a swarm of Texas A&M fans welcomed the squad prior to its first workout in preparation to take on the No. 11 Oklahoma Sooners (10-2, 8-1 Big 12 Conference).
"I thought we had great energy at practice. With all the fans and spectators that were here, I was kind of shocked at the number of people that were here. I thought that created some energy for us too," said head coach Kevin Sumlin. "We bounced around and weren't out here very long but that's kind of the way we've done things up to this point."
The practice was a return of sorts as Ford Stadium was the site of the team's first win of the 2012 season, a 48-3 victory over SMU. That win sparked a five-game winning streak before a 24-19 loss to LSU on Oct. 20. A&M rebounded from that defeat to go another five-game winning streak to close the season.
Two former Aggies, Rod Harris and Ken Reeves, were among those watching the A&M workout. Harris was an All-Southwest Conference performer who starred for A&M in 1985-89 and Reeves played in College Station from 1981-84. The team capped off practice in celebratory fashion with happy birthday wishes and a Gatorade bath for defensive coordinator Mark Snyder.
Tonight, the Aggies enjoyed a private team function and then caught some National Basketball Association action between the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center.
Snyder, junior DE Damontre Moore and seniors DL Spencer Nealy, LB Sean Porter, LB Jonathan Stewart and DB Steven Terrell will conduct an interview session with the media Monday morning at the Omni Mandalay Hotel in Irving. A&M is back on the practice field later in the day with a traditional "Tuesday" practice session at Highland Park High School in nearby University Park.
The 77th AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic will be held on Friday, Jan. 4 on FOX. Telecast starts at 6:30 p.m. with kickoff scheduled for 7:10 p.m. Gus Johnson will handle play-by-play duties with Charles Davis as the color analyst.
For the first time the AT&T Cotton Bowl Classic will be heard around the world on ESPN Radio. Providing play-by-play is Brad Sham, the "Voice of the Dallas Cowboys". Ed Cunningham will provide color commentary and Ian Fitzsimmons will report from the sidelines.


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Polo shirts bridge the gap between casual t-shirts and dressier work shirts. They provide the same level of comfort and mobility as a t-shirt, but because they have a more dressed up look they are suitable for many workplace environments. Embroidered polo shirts are also ideal for outfitting booth staff and volunteers at trade shows. Custom printed polo shirts make your staff easily identifiable as part of your company display and also serve as advertising. They make your booth staff look professional, but in keeping with the casual atmosphere of trade shows.
Don't forget about golf tournaments! Collared shirts are typically a golf course requirement, and our Embroidered polo shirts fit the dress code perfectly. They make excellent giveaways for tournament participants as part of their registration package. They're also excellent for tournament sponsors who want to ensure that their name makes it out onto the green.
Whether you're outfitting staff for the workplace environment or volunteers for an event, or you're sponsoring a golf tournament or other event, printed polo shirts make excellent uniforms. Casual, coordinated, comfortable and visible is what you'll get no matter what color or style you select.


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British Go Journal No. 62. July 1984. Page 12.
In this year's Honinbo Tournament Rin Kai Ho faces the challenge of Awaji Shuzo 8 dan. When we last heard, Awaji was losing 2-1. Until three years ago he was an ordinary 7 dan pro in his thirties - guaranteed a comfortable living, but never likely to reach the top. He decided that this was not enough, and embarked on a programme of study designed to make him the best player in the world. So far he has done pretty well.
Last year he challenged Kataoka for the Tengen title, and Otake for the Gosei. Both challenges were unsuccessful, but he keeps trying. Bookies, however, are not impressed by his chances against Rin.
Judan: Kobayashi Koichi has beaten Kato 3-2 in the final. Kobayashi - another product of the prodigiously successful school of Kitani Minoru disciples (which includes Ishida, Kato and Takemiya) - has come very close to winning many titles recently. The latest results we have show him leading this year's Meijin league with 4 wins and 1 loss, but his only other major tournament win was the second Tengen in 1977.
As reported in the last journal, Cho Chikun has retained his Kisei title against Rin Kai-ho. However the result might well have been different had not Rin thrown away a won position in the first game. Rin actually overlooked a chance to kill a large group of Cho's. Then later in the game an even larger group of Rin's was surrounded and killed by Cho.
Rin's mistake seemed to haunt him in the 2nd and 3rd games in which he was outplayed. He then rallied to win the next two games, but could not repeat his feat in the Honinbo match of pulling back to win from 3-0 down. The psychologically important first game is at the end of this article.
Over the last few years several westerners have made their homes in Japan. Among those still trying to make the grade as professionals are:
Marc Gooskens - a Dutch shodan when he arrived in Japan a year or so ago, Marc is now around 6 dan, and hopes to become a professional within two more years.
Rob van Zeijst - the 1981 European champion, Rob is currently about half way up the second division of the Insei league in Tokyo divisions are of 14 players, the top 4 or so get promoted to professional each year from the first division).
Michael Redmond is doing well as a 3 dan professional, and expects to reach 4 dan this year. He intends spending his life in Tokyo and reaching the top.
Black: Cho Chikun
White: Rin Kai Ho
The game-file in SGF format.
Figure 1 (1-100)
62 ko at 54, 65 ko at 59, 68 ko, 71 ko, 74 ko, 78 at 66, 81 ko, 84 ko, 87 ko, 92 ko.
Figure 2 (101-200)
106 ko at (54), 109 ko at 101 (59), 112 ko, 115 ko, 118 ko, 121 ko.
Figure 3 (201-237)
White resigns after 237.


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Date(s) - Dec 8th 2018
5:00 pm
Historic Bethlehem Visitor Center
The bus will leave from the Visitor Center at 505 Main Street
Deemed "the best way to see Bethlehem," sit back and experience "Christmas City, USA" on a trip back in time with our certified guide in period dress. This tour includes a visit to the famous star atop South Mountain, a look at early and current local holiday traditions and access to historic highlights in north and south Bethlehem.
Nov. 23-Dec. 30, Monday-Sunday: 5, 6 & 7 p.m.
Closed on Nov. 22, Dec. 24, 25, 31 & Jan. 1


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DIY projects boost efficiency of solar heat
By James Dulley
The heat energy we use in our homes comes directly or indirectly from the sun. Some of it, such as oil, gas or coal, has stored the sun's energy over millions of years. Trees store it for decades until we burn them. Residential solar systems use the sun's heat as it shines on houses each day.
A homeowner should have realistic expectations for using free solar energy. Although it can be accomplished, trying to provide 100 percent of the heating needs of an existing house with solar is very difficult to do while still maintaining acceptable comfort. An initial target of a 10 percent savings is reasonable for a do-it-yourself solar project.
If you are new to solar energy and plan to build a heating system yourself, stick with one or more simple passive systems.
Just having the sun shine in a large window is effective passive solar heating, but it can be made more efficient. This type of solar heating is especially efficient in warm southern climates where the winter days do not become as short as in northern areas. Also, because it is warmer outdoors in mild climates, less heat is lost through the window at night.
To be most effective in every climate, there should be adequate thermal mass in the room with the window. Thermal mass captures the sun's heat so the room does not overheat or lose as much of the heat back to the outdoors. Once the thermal mass warms up, it slowly dissipates the stored solar back into the room once the sun is no longer shining. It is preferable to have the thermal mass in the direct path of the sun's rays, but this is not critical to be effective.
To increase thermal mass in a room, you can add planters with concrete blocks or bricks. You can also pour and make your own concrete planters using tinted concrete similar to contemporary concrete kitchen countertops. A large terrarium with much damp soil has a reasonably high thermal mass, and it adds humidity to the air.
The best solar option, if you do not need a view outdoors from the entire window, is to build a solar Trombe wall. A simple design uses stacked bricks or concrete blocks very close to the window. The vertical stack gets warmed by the sun, which creates an upward warm air current. This circulates the warm air throughout the room while it also stores heat for nighttime. During the summer, just remove the bricks or blocks and store them away.
If you want to keep the view from your window, make a shallow, flat solar heater that rests against the outside wall facing the noon-to-afternoon sun. A size of four feet by eight feet makes the most efficient use of inexpensive standard lumber. The box has to be only the depth of standard two-by-four studs.
Once the plywood box is completed, attach foil-backed rigid foam insulation on the inside of the box with the foil facing inside. Paint the foil surface flat black. Cut one hole in the back at the top and one at the bottom and install duct stubs. Cut holes in your house wall so the duct stubs come through to indoors.
Cover the front of the box with a sheet of clear acrylic plastic and seal it. The solar-heated air will flow up and out into your room. Make airtight indoor covers to seal off the duct stubs at night otherwise the air flow will reverse and actually cool your house.