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Tirés à part :
K. Achach [1][1] Pharmacie, Hôpital L'Archet C.H.U. de Nice, Route Saint-Antoine de Ginestière, 06202 Nice Cedex 02. E-mail:
Les différents nutriments nécessaires à la nutrition parentérale peuvent être administrés sous forme de flacons séparés ou de mélanges nutritifs complets. Ces derniers peuvent être commercialisés par l'industrie pharmaceutique, réalisés par les pharmacies hospitalières ou fabriqués par des laboratoires façonniers. Le but de ce travail a été d'estimer le coût d'une journée de nutrition parentérale cyclique en fonction des différentes modalités d'administration.
Le coût de production des mélanges nutritifs hospitaliers a été calculé en considérant 5 postes de dépenses (matières premières et contenant, consommables, amortissement, contrôle et personnel). Celui des autres alternatives thérapeutiques a été évalué pour une formule identique. Le temps infirmier et le matériel nécessaires aux branchements et débranchements ont également été estimés afin de déterminer le coût total de la journée de nutrition parentérale.
Les coûts observés étaient respectivement de 46,04 €/jour par la méthode des flacons séparés, de 50,61 €/jour pour les poches hospitalières, de 65,41 et 72,87 €/jour pour les poches industrielles supplémentées et de 82,02 €/jour pour les poches réalisées par les façonniers.
Les poches hospitalières permettent, pour un surcoût minimum, d'offrir des conditions de facilité et de sécurité d'emploi optimales par rapport à la méthode des flacons séparés.
Total parenteral nutrition can be administered with separate bottles or complete admixtures prepared by commercial firms, the hospital pharmacy, or hospital subcontractors. The aim of this study was to compare overall cost of total parenteral nutrition using different administration modes.
Overall production costs of hospital parenteral admixtures were calculated from five expenditures (raw materials, consumable items, annual depreciation, control costs, staff costs). Cost for the other administration modes were evaluated for an identical formula. Time spent by nurses and the cost of connecting material was estimated to determine the overall cost for one day of parenteral nutrition.
Total cost was 46.04 euros/day with separate bottles, 50.61 euros/day for hospital preparations, 65.41 and 72.87 euros/day for industrial preparations and 82.02 euros/day for formulations prepared by subcontractors.
Hospital preparations offer, for minimal outlay, an alternative for parenteral nutrition of much higher quality than the separate bottles method.
To cite the present paper, use exclusively the following reference. Achach K, Peroux E, Hébuterne X. Evaluation économique des alternatives thérapeutiques en nutrition parentérale (full text in English on
click Here). Gastroenterol Clin Biol 2002; 26: 680-5.
Total parenteral nutrition can be proposed for gastroenterology patients if oral or enteral nutrition is insufficient, ineffective, or impossible, or contraindicated (when rest of the digestive tract is required). Its widespread use has lead to several therapeutic modalities. The different nutrients required for parenteral nutrition can be administered either with separate bottles or with specially prepared admixtures. Several type of admixtures are marketed by the pharmaceutical industry or prepared by hospital pharmacies or subcontracting laboratories [1Leverve X, Cosnes J. Traité de nutrition artificielle de l'adulte. Paris: Mariette Guéna, 1998.Click here to see the Library].
Hospital formulations are prepared as sterile solutions for injection under the responsibility of the hospital pharmacist. The final presentation cannot be re-sterilized. In France, the production process must comply with strict quality standards defined by Good Practices for Manufacturing Solutions for Injection promulgated by the French Ministry of Health [2Ministère des Affaires Sociales et de la Santé. Bonnes Pratiques de Fabrication. 5 e ed. 1995.Click here to see the Library]. These quality and safety standards require production in a protected unit, in accordance with well-defined and detailed techniques, by motivated and specially trained personnel [3Ricour C, Ghisolfi J. Traité de nutrition pédiatrique. Paris: Maloine, 1993.Click here to see the Library] [4Giraud C, Adam D. Les solutés de perfusion. Paris: Arnette, 1998.Click here to see the Library].
The production laboratory at the Nice University Hospital General Pharmacy has prepared nutritive formulations since 1989, mainly for adult and pediatric gastroenterology and intensive care units. In June 1991, this unit was granted approval to produce admixtures for adult home parenteral nutrition in compliance with the decree of December 18, 1984 [5Circulaire ministérielle B176 du 18 décembre 1984 relative à la thérapeutique de la nutrition parentérale à domicile.Click here to see the Library]. Since this time, the activity of the unit has grown steadily with 2,509 formulations produced in 1989 and 4,252 in 2000.
The nutritive admixtures produced by the Nice University Hospital General Pharmacy are standard formulations identified as P1 to P5 depending on the energy and protein levels (1530 to 2880 non-protein calories and 10-20 g nitrogen content). These ternary formulations are supplemented with electrolytes, trace elements, and vitamins.
The purpose of this study was to assess the total cost of one day of parenteral nutrition for gastroenterology patients using formulations manufactured by the hospital pharmacy in comparison with administration using separate bottles, supplemented admixtures manufactured by commercial firms, or admixtures prepared by subcontractors.
The personnel working in the production unit were a part-time hospital consultant, a pharmacy resident, an associate pharmacist, three full-time pharmacy assistants, and a half-time hospital agent. The nutrient formulations were prepared aseptically under a class A horizontal laminar flow hood situated in a class B controlled atmosphere. Formulations were prepared twice a week for inpatients patients and once a week for outpatients.
Ethylvinylacetate bags were filled with the different solutions using a sterile nitrogen pressure pump. The bags were labeled, weighed, and packaged individually in a thermosealed sack and held 24 hours at 4°C before distribution to the hospital units or the patient's home. The bags were transported in refrigerated boxes. Samples for bacteriology quality control were taken daily from each production lot of nutrient formulation and weekly for the production unit.
The ternary formulations had limited shelf-lives. Prior stability studies have shown that these emulsions are stable for 14 days when stored at + 4°C in the dark [6Chaumeil JC, Brossard D. Stabilité des émulsions lipidiques en nutrition parentérale. Nutr Clin Métabol 1993;7:55-64.Click here to see the Library].
A total of 3,239 bags were prepared for adult patients in 2000: 1,958 for inpatients and 1,281 for outpatients. During this same period 1,286 bags were also prepared for pediatric patients, giving a total production of 4,525 bags.
In order to compare therapeutic alternatives of equivalent nutritional value, the study was performed for the most frequently employed formulation and similar commercial preparations. The most widely prescribed formulation for gastroenterology patients was the P3 formulation (57% of the prescriptions). Commercial admixtures with a ternary formulation available at the time of this study were Clinomel® which is a three-compartment bag, and Kabimix® which is a single-compartment bag. The formulations the closest to our P3 formulation were Clinomel® N7-1000 and Kabimix® 2400. For separate bottles and bags prepared by subcontractors, cost was calculated for the same calorie content as in the hospital P3 formulation (table I).
Current market prices were used for product and equipment costs. Personnel costs were taken as the mean salary for each category of hospital personnel. Total hourly costs for personnel (including salary and social benefits) were 37.755 euros for a hospital practitioner, 17.03 euros for an resident or an associate pharmacist, 16.03 euros for a nurse, 13.43 euros for a laboratory assistant, and 11.44 euros for a hospital agent.
Different parameters were taken into account to determine the cost of producing a hospital formulation. Variable costs depended on the type of formulation and included the cost of the raw material and the container. Fixed costs included consumable items, bacteriology controls, depreciation of equipment and facilities, and personnel costs [7Tollier C, Zimmermann L, Lalondrelle F, Dupré B, Corriol O. Bilan de quinze ans de nutrition parentérale dans une pharmacie hospitalière. J Pharm Clin 1994;13:300-7.Click here to see the Library] [8Abonneau-Princet I, Besnet E, Dupuis A, Mannand PR, Courtois PH. Optimisation de la préparation des mélanges ternaires destinés à la nutrition parentérale à domicile. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1997;122:158-66.Click here to see the Library] [9Alran C, Lafond J, Anne M. Evaluation économique des alternatives à la mise à disposition des mélanges pour nutrition parentérale. J Pharm Clin 1992;11:183-9.Click here to see the Library] [10Dumont A, Bourin D, Touratier S, Faure P. Cohabitation des mélanges magistraux hospitaliers et des mélanges industriels destinés à la nutrition parentérale. Exemple de l'hôpital Saint-Louis en 1993. J Pharm Clin 1995;14:136-7.Click here to see the Library].
All raw materials and all equipment used during a five-week period were included in the cost analysis. Time spent by each category of personnel to produce the nutritive preparations (reception of the prescriptions, preparation and control of the production charts, production process, bacteriology controls, preparation of the refrigerated boxes…) as well as time spent to operate the unit (storage and handling stocks, operation of the sterile unit, maintenance and decontamination of the sterile unit, upkeep, organization…) were recorded daily during this five-day period. A total of 384 adult formulations and 51 pediatric formulations were produced during these five days, giving a total of 435 bags produced during 25 processing sessions. The cost of production was calculated for each type of adult or pediatric bag while operating costs of the sterile unit were determined per bag produced.
Raw material used to produce the formulations were:
Hyperamine® 20%, 250 and 500 ml; 30% dextrose, 250 and 100 ml: Lipoven® 20%, 500 ml; acid potassium phosphate 13.6%, 10 ml; Lonitan® 40 ml; Nonan® 40 ml, and Cemevit® lysophilate. The ethylvinylacetate bags (Stedim, Aubagne, France) contained 3 liters.
Consumables were: disposable material (kit for filling the adult bags, needles, syringes, swabs), garments (sterile gloves, disposable headwear, masks, overshoes), antiseptics and decontaminants, material for laboratory maintenance, thermosealed sacks, HEPA filters, and nitrogen nozzles). The cost of the filters and nozzles was divided by the number of bags prepared annually while the cost of the other consumable items was calculated for the number of bags produced during the study period.
Depreciation was calculated linearly over 5 years for equipment (filling station, refrigerated boxes), and determined for the number of bags prepared in one year. Depreciation of the unit itself was not considered since it was constructed more than ten years ago.
The cost of quality control for the bags and the sterile unit was calculated from the billing prices provided by the bacteriology laboratory. It was determined for the number of adult bags and for the total number of bags produced during the study period for the sterile unit.
Personnel costs took into consideration that the laboratory had other activities besides production of the parenteral nutrition bags. The time spent for each category of personnel retained for analysis included only time spent for the unit's nutritional activity. Time required to produce the bags was calculated per adult bag while the time spent for sterile unit operation was calculated for all bags produced during the study period.
As the commercial admixtures available for parenteral nutrition do not contain vitamins, trace elements, or electrolytes (for Kabimix®), their cost was calculated after supplementation. The supplementation process requires strict aseptic conditions, preferably under laminar flow, under the control of a pharmacist [11Dey N, Charpiat B, Leboucher G, Gérard-Boncompain M, Laty G, Brandon MT, et al. Comparaison du coût de la nutrition parentérale. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1999;130:184-90.Click here to see the Library]. The commercial bags were supplemented in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations: one bottle of Nonan® and one bottle of Cernevit® for Clinomel® N7-1000 and one bottle of Lonitan®, one bottle of Nonan and one bottle of Cernevit® for Kabimix® 2400. The criteria taken into account for the cost analysis were: cost of the raw material and equipment used, and the time necessary to prepare the commercial bags for use as well as the extra time needed for vitamin, electrolyte, and trace element supplementation. Consumable items were needles, syringes, swabs, sterile gloves, sterile drapes, and thermosealed sacks. The time required for supplementation under the laminar flow hood, labeling and packaging were recorded for two successive manipulations.
Parenteral nutrition with separate bottles was performed in a sequential manner using bottles containing carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, electrolytes, and trace elements. The costs of the raw material required for separate-bottle parenteral nutrition were calculated for a regimen with the same calorie content as the P3 formula.
For the bags produced by subcontractors, the cost of the raw material was calculated per milliliter from the market price paid by the University Hospital for each component. Cost of production, quality control, packaging and delivery was added. This cost varied with monthly demand and was 47.26 euros for a monthly order of more than 120 bags.
Discontinuous parenteral nutrition is generally the rule for gastroenterology patients, so the cost of setting up and disconnecting the infusion line was included in the calculation of each mode of administration.
The infusion line was generally connected in the evening, under strictly sterile conditions after rinsing the catheter with 20 ml 0.9% NaCl. The time required to set up the line and the material used during the infusion were the same for the hospital bags, the supplemented commercial bags, and the subcontractor bags.
All consumables required for infusion (disposable headwear, masks, sterile draps, sterile gowns, pump line, needles, syringes, swabs, sterile gloves, 10/10 dressings, and 0.9% NaCl vials) were included as cost items.
The different manipulations performed by the nursing staff were timed several times at the patient's bedside in order to establish a mean time for each manipulation.
For administration of separate bottles, reconstitution of the products and supplementation procedures were carried out at the bedside. Consumables included material needed to administer all of the different mixtures, a 4-way line, a 1-way line, and an infuser.
The time required to set up the line was comparable for the different modes of administration. Parenteral nutrition was discontinued in the morning and the catheter was closed under sterile conditions. Consumables were disposable headwear, masks, sterile draps, sterile gowns, needles, syringes, swabs, sterile gloves, 20/10 dressings, 500 IU heparin vials and 0.9% NaCl vials.
The cost of the P3 bag was itemized as follows: 29.44 euros for variable costs (raw products and containers), 1.30 euros for consumables, 0.15 euros for depreciation, 3.07 euros for quality control, and 4.15 euros for personnel (table II). The total cost of a P3 bag was thus 38.11 euros, 77% of the cost being for raw material and containers. The time to complete an adult bag including all activities and personnel categories was 18 minutes.
The purchasing price of the commercial bags was 42.69 euros for Clinomel® and 47.26 euros for Kabimix®, to which the cost of supplementation must be added. The supplementation cost included raw materials, consumables, and personnel. The cost for supplementation was 10.22 and 13.11 euros for Clinomel® and Kabimix®, respectively; the supplementation process requiring 10 minutes for a laboratory assistant. The total cost of the commercial bags after supplementation was thus 52.91 euros for Clinomel® (full tax purchasing price + 10.22 euros) and 60.37 euros for Kabimix® (full tax purchasing price + 13.11 euros).
The cost of the raw materials required for administration of separate bottles was 24.39 euros for a content equivalent to the P3 formulation.
The cost of bags prepared by a subcontractor for P3-equivalent bags was 69.52 euros, with 22.26 euros for raw materials. These results are summarized in table III.
Time required by specialized nurses to set up the parenteral nutrition infusion line using the complete admixtures, as measured at the bedside for several patients, was 10 minutes (2.67 euros). It took 35 minutes for separate bottles (9.35 euros). Cost of consumable items was 4.80 euros for complete admixtures and 7.27 euros for separate bottles. The total cost of connecting the line was thus 7.47 euros for complete admixtures and 16.62 euros for separate bottles.
Ten minutes (2.67 euros) were needed to disconnect the lines for all the different administration modes. Consumable items cost 2.36 euros, giving a total cost of 5.03 euros.
The total cost of a day of parenteral nutrition was then calculated which included cost of infusion (line set up and disconnection) for the different modes of administration (table IV). The total cost was 46.04 euros for the separate bottle method, 50.61 euros for the hospital P3 bags, 65.41 euros for the supplemented Clinomel® N7-1000 bags, 72.87 euros for the supplemented Kabimix® 2400 bags, and 82.02 euros for bags prepared by subcontractors.
Cost analysis is one of many approaches useful for determining an optimal strategy for nutritional support, which must be chosen on the basis of medical and economic effectiveness [12Rotily M, Moatti J.P. Méthodes d'évaluation médico-économique dans le domaine de la nutrition. Nutr Clin Métabol 1998;12:109-18.Click here to see the Library]. The overall cost of parenteral nutrition depends on the type of products administered, the administration modalities, monitoring protocols, and treatment of potential complications [13Pichard C, Scharz G, Sierro C. Convenience and cost-effiency by the use of multicompartments bags for total parenteral nutrition. Clin Nutr 1998;17(Suppl 3): 2.Click here to see the Library]. The different methods developed to estimate cost have produced quite different results. The different figures reported must be interpreted in terms of the type of nutritional support provided, the quality of which may vary greatly.
In our study, separate bottles was found to be the most economical means for administering parenteral nutrition. This method offers the advantage of greater latitude for the prescriber who can use different combinations to rapidly adapt nutritional support to the patient's individual needs. The sequential nature of the infusions can however have unfavorable metabolic consequences. In addition, daily administration requires more time for preparation and surveillance and a greater number of manipulations which increases the risk of bacterial contamination despite a correctly applied aseptic protocol [14Velickovic G, Pichard C, Sierro C, Griffiths W, Kyle U. Nutrition intraveineuse: le concept de la poche souple à 3 compartiments. Med Hyg 1995;51:1976-80.Click here to see the Library] [15Udriot T, Pichard C, Sierro C, Griffiths C, Kyle U. Nutrition parentérale totale: avantages et inconvénients de la poche souple à 3 compartiments. Med Hyg 1993;51:1668-71.Click here to see the Library] [16Durand-Zalesky I, Delaunay L, Langeron O, Belda E, Astier A, Brun-Buisson C. Infection risk and cost-effectiveness of commercial bags or glass bottles for total parenteral nutrition. Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol 1997;18:183-8.Click here to see the Library].
Administration of a complete nutritive admixture in a ready-to-use bag reduces the risk of infection since a single infusion line is used. The time required for nurse surveillance is also shorter.
Admixtures prepared in the hospital pharmacy allow prescribers to establish a precise formulation specifically designed for the nutritional needs of the individual patient, both in terms of quantity and quality. This type of organization requires a certain number of prerequisites, namely appropriate pharmaceutical logistics and good collaboration between the different units.
Nutritional products manufactured by pharmaceutical firms offer the advantage of meeting well-established standard requirements and, because of their longer shelf-life, of more convenient stock management and distribution to the different units [17Charbonnel JF, Charpat B, Salord F, Fourcade N, Brandon MT. Etude de la composition des mélanges ternaires magistraux hospitaliers: comparaison avec les mélanges façonnés par l'industrie. J Pharm Clin 1992;11:296-301.Click here to see the Library]. The need for supplementation does however limit this advantage because after supplementation the stability of these products can be guaranteed for only 2 or 3 days at 4°C. Supplementation also has to be organized and requires several manipulations. The cost of these admixtures is largely dependent on the purchase price, which can vary greatly depending upon local supply.
It should be noted that the nutritional support systems considered in this study were very similar but not exactly equivalent in terms of nutritional content, especially lipid content. The comparisons were also made with formulations ordered by primary care units. Such formulations generally correspond to a high level of nutritional support to meet the specific nutritional requirements of the hospitalized patients. The time spent at the bedside was also an optimal time and did not take into consideration specific situations of the different health care units or staffs.
It must also be noted that the costs retained here included the use of a laminar flow hood which is less expensive than an isolator and that the depreciation value was almost nil due to the age of the production unit. These factors lowered the total cost. The results could be different for new installations where the facility could also be used for other sterile preparations.
Our cost assessments are nevertheless quite similar to those reported by others using similar methodologies. Hospital bags can be prepared either in a sterile unit under laminar flow or in an isolator. For hospital bags prepared under laminar flow, reported costs have been 38.72, 44.06 and 44.82 euros [7Tollier C, Zimmermann L, Lalondrelle F, Dupré B, Corriol O. Bilan de quinze ans de nutrition parentérale dans une pharmacie hospitalière. J Pharm Clin 1994;13:300-7.Click here to see the Library] [8Abonneau-Princet I, Besnet E, Dupuis A, Mannand PR, Courtois PH. Optimisation de la préparation des mélanges ternaires destinés à la nutrition parentérale à domicile. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1997;122:158-66.Click here to see the Library] [11Dey N, Charpiat B, Leboucher G, Gérard-Boncompain M, Laty G, Brandon MT, et al. Comparaison du coût de la nutrition parentérale. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1999;130:184-90.Click here to see the Library]. These costs are higher than those observed for units operating with an isolator [9Alran C, Lafond J, Anne M. Evaluation économique des alternatives à la mise à disposition des mélanges pour nutrition parentérale. J Pharm Clin 1992;11:183-9.Click here to see the Library] [18Ledouble V, Chassagne M, Guedon C, Dieu B. Bilan d'activité d'une unité de fabrication de poches pour nutrition parentérale. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1992;101:1853-8.Click here to see the Library]. The personnel cost depends on whether bag preparation is an exclusive activity or whether the personnel also participate in other activities. The time required to prepare the bags reported in other studies have ranged from 15 to 25 minutes depending on the level of activity of the unit [8Abonneau-Princet I, Besnet E, Dupuis A, Mannand PR, Courtois PH. Optimisation de la préparation des mélanges ternaires destinés à la nutrition parentérale à domicile. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1997;122:158-66.Click here to see the Library] [11Dey N, Charpiat B, Leboucher G, Gérard-Boncompain M, Laty G, Brandon MT, et al. Comparaison du coût de la nutrition parentérale. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1999;130:184-90.Click here to see the Library] [19Charbonnel JF, Douet C, Traore A, Charpat B, Brandon MT. Comparaison du coût des mélanges ternaires en poches souples pour nutrition parentérale fabriqués par transvasement stérile à l'hôpital, au coût des mélanges ternaires en poches souples "selon la formule" proposées par l'industrie pharmaceutique. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1993;103:43.Click here to see the Library]. Most of the comparative studies have demonstrated a higher cost for the use of commercial bags supplemented by the hospital pharmacy in comparison with hospital prepared bags [10Dumont A, Bourin D, Touratier S, Faure P. Cohabitation des mélanges magistraux hospitaliers et des mélanges industriels destinés à la nutrition parentérale. Exemple de l'hôpital Saint-Louis en 1993. J Pharm Clin 1995;14:136-7.Click here to see the Library] [11Dey N, Charpiat B, Leboucher G, Gérard-Boncompain M, Laty G, Brandon MT, et al. Comparaison du coût de la nutrition parentérale. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1999;130:184-90.Click here to see the Library] [19Charbonnel JF, Douet C, Traore A, Charpat B, Brandon MT. Comparaison du coût des mélanges ternaires en poches souples pour nutrition parentérale fabriqués par transvasement stérile à l'hôpital, au coût des mélanges ternaires en poches souples "selon la formule" proposées par l'industrie pharmaceutique. La Pharmacie Hospitalière Française 1993;103:43.Click here to see the Library] [20Magnan J, Fougère MC. Poches de nutrition: les coûts. Le Moniteur Hospitalier 1993;55:22-3.Click here to see the Library]. In one recent study reported by Pichard et al. [1Leverve X, Cosnes J. Traité de nutrition artificielle de l'adulte. Paris: Mariette Guéna, 1998.Click here to see the Library]who compared separate bottles, hospital bags, and supplemented commercial bags, there was a net savings with the use of supplemented commercial bags. In that work, the high cost of the raw materials required to produce the nutritive admixtures explained the higher cost of the hospital preparations. Inversely, in our study, the cost of the hospital preparations would have been higher if the processing unit had not already been depreciated.
Our experience with hospital bags for parenteral nutrition, prepared with optimal safety and providing maximal convenience, demonstrates that the extra cost was minimum when compared with separated bottles, was small. Total cost for supplemented commercial preparations and admixtures prepared by subcontractors was higher than hospital preparations with equivalent nutritional value, safety, and convenience of use. This extra cost would be justified if the existing hospital facilities are poorly adapted or would require important transformations. For hospitals with currently operating units, preparation of hospital formulations might be focused on preparing a specific type of bag (particularly pediatric bags) for more patients.


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A Blend Of The Beach And Wild
8 Day tour of Sri Lanka
A week in Sri Lanka is may not seem like enough time to discover the unique beauty of this island paradise but does give you enough time to venture through some of its most beautiful locations. From the suburban, westernized, commercial capital- the city of lights, Colombo, to the cold, misty, cloud-kissed peaks of Hatton, to the golden shores and turquoise blue-green oceans and salty breezes of the south coast, this classic tour will kindle a flame that will romanticize and captivate any wanderer.
- Into the Wild – Udawalawa National Park.
- On the Shores – Explore the Southern Coast of Sri Lanka.
Negombo - 2 Nights
Day 01
Arrive at Colombo International Airport Here, you will be met by a designated chauffeur guide from Lakpura. After the formalities at the airport you will be escorted to your air-conditioned vehicle and proceed to Negombo and check in to the hotel and relax. (Travel Time: 20 to 30 mins)
Day 02
After Breakfast enjoy a city tour in Negombo.
The Negombo Fishing Village also known as the Lellama by the locals is located across the lagoon bridge, near the Old Dutch Gate. The large open-air fish market is the second largest in the country. It gives you an unpretentious insight into the local fisher community. The market is loud, vibrant and smells like fish! You will be able to witness the fishermen in hundreds of boats bringing in their days catch. See how the wholesalers and restaurateurs trade and watch the packing and loading of fish for distribution across the country as well as for export – worldwide. The retail area is a bustling hive of activity – with customers negotiating prices with mom and pop fish vendors.
On completion of the visit, return to the hotel and relax.
Overnight Stay
Economy Option (3 Star) – Hotel J
Standard Option (4 Star) – Jetwing Beach
Luxury Option (5 Star & Boutique) – Heritance Negombo
Udawalawe- 2 Nights
Day 03
After breakfast at the hotel check-out and proceed to Udawalawe. (Travel Time: 4½ to 5 hrs)
Udawalawe is a small town located in the southern part of the Rathnapura district in Sri Lanka. It is situated close to the district's boundary with the Hambantoata District and Monaragala District.
Day 04
Early in the morning proceed to Udawalawe National Park and go on a lovely jeep safari in Udawalawe National Park.
Enjoy a three-hour safari which would give you a chance to explore the amazing Udawalawe National Park. Travel through the marshes, forests and grasslands of the park that was created as a sanctuary for wildlife in the 1970s. See the water birds and Sri Lankan elephants for which the park is famed. Catch glimpses of the other mammals and birds, as well as the reptiles, amphibians and butterflies.
Thereafter return to the hotel, relax.
Overnight Stay
Economy Option (3 Star) – Centauria Wild
Standard Option (4 Star) – Centauria Wild
Luxury Option (5 Star & Boutique) – Grand Udawalawe Safari
Hikkaduwa - 3 Nights
Day 05
After Breakfast at the hotel check out and proceed to Hikkaduwa En Route do a guided tour at Galle. (Travel Time: 3½ to 4 hrs)
Discover the city of Galle, where the Portuguese and Dutch made their headquarters, and its secrets. Visit the Galle Fort which is one of the best preserved fortifications in Asia. View the Maritime Museum, Galle National Museum and the lighthouse. Walk through the cobblestoned streets with their Dutch names as you learn more about their histories.
On completion check-in to the hotel and relax.
Day 06
After the breakfast proceed to Kosgoda and visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery. (Travel Time: 50 to 60 mins)
Visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery on the Southwestern coast of Sri Lanka. Learn more about the five endangered sea turtle species that come to the shores of Sri Lanka to nest. Learn how the Kosgoda Turtle Care Program helps protect the nests until they hatch and increases the chances of survival for the babies. Get a chance to see, touch and feed baby turtles; or even injured adult turtles that the Turtle Hatchery cares for.
Thereafter proceed to Balapitiya and go on lovely Boat safari in Madu River. (Travel Time: 15 to 20 mins)
Go on a wonderful boat ride down the Madu River with its flourishing ecosystem. Pass through the secretive passages created by the mangroves. See the basking crocodiles and water monitors. Visit one of the small islands with its cinnamon harvesting natives. Enjoy the restorative qualities of the famous fish massage. Observe the water birds in their natural habitats.
On completion return to the hotel and relax.
Day 07
Enjoy the beach leisurely
Overnight Stay
Economy Option (3 Star) – Coral Rock By Bansei
Standard Option (4 Star) – Coral Sands Hotel
Luxury Option (5 Star & Boutique) – Hikka Tranz By Cinnamon
Day 08
After breakfast at the hotel on your final day, proceed to the Colombo International Airport (CMB) and get ready for your departure after spending a memorable time on the Pearl of the Indian Ocean.
Price Starting From:
USD 640 Per Person
When to go on this trip?
The best time of the year you can enjoy this trip is from December to May. Calm south coast beaches, cool and sunny climate and green sceneries that blend perfectly with the locations you are traveling to.
When to book
We recommend that you book this tour at least 6 months ahead.
What add-ons are available for this trip?
We can arrange for just about any add-on's on this trip. Have a chat with one of our Tour Consultants to help you decide.
Our Experts are ready to help
For more information or to book this wonderful tour please email our travel experts.
Hotel Timing
Standard Check in time : 1400 hrs.
Standard Check out time : 1200 hrs.
The above may differ from hotel to hotel. Speak to your travel expert for more details.
We are able to arrange early check-in and late check-outs depending on the hotels you choose. However, you may be subject to additional charges.
Booking Process
After deciding on which trip you want to go, send us an inquiry with the requested details. If you want to further customize this trip, our travel experts would be glad to help perfect the tour itinerary for you. Once all planning is final, the next step is starting the booking process. We request for a 20% deposit to confirm the booking. On receipt of the deposit, our team will start booking your hotels and the vehicles that were agreed upon. The balance 80% payment can be made 30 to 45 days prior to the date of arrival. For cancellation and refund policies please take a look at the terms & conditions.
The price quoted is valid till April 2018. Will be subject to seasonal supplements. Speak to your travel expert to learn more details.
Packing Essentials
When packing for Sri Lanka, you only need to remember that this is a tropical country. Sunny weather & warm water. Hence, packing thin cotton clothing is essential. However, if your stay includes places like Kandy, Nuwara Eliya & Ella, we recommend that you pack a few sweaters just in case. You must not forget the following:
- Effective mosquito repellent.
- A good sunscreen.
- (Ladies) Tampons – Nearly impossible to find outside Colombo.
- Universal power adapter.
Travel Insurance
We recommend that you purchase travel insurance before you travel.
Visa can be obtained online via www.eta.gov.lk. You can obtain Visa on arrival as well, however, this option is not available for some countries. Do read more on this topic here.
Travel Information
Sri Lanka is a developing nation. Yet, there are many things you must look out for during your travel. For example; when visiting religious sites, it is important that you dress to cover. All key information you need to know before traveling is right here.

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Cooking Terms Every Thanksgiving Foodie Should KnowIt's time to level up your kitchen game. Intimidated by food blog or cookbook jargon? Don't worry, read the list below and you'll be a cuisinier in no time.
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half-cocked, half-completed, half-concealed, half-conscious, half-convinced, half-cooked, half-covered, half-crown, half-cup, half-cut, half-day
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A hunter was reaching to snatch a shred of half-cooked meat when a woman of the tribe gave a scream that was shrill with fear.Astounding Stories, May, 1931|Various
Our food was still the half-cooked corn and cobs together, with quantities of a poor and sickly sorghum molasses.With Fire and Sword|Samuel H. M. Byers
It rendered that feast of half-cooked brook-trout the most satisfactory meal he had ever eaten.Campmates|Kirk Munroe
This is said with reference to half-cooked fish, but when properly cooked there is no harm in it.
By the time George returned, every bowl in the cabin, including the wash-basin, was filled with half-cooked rice.Roosevelt in the Bad Lands|H. Hagedorn.


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Grilled Panzanella Salad
Aren't we loving this part of summer, with all the fresh tomatoes and basil? I sure wish we had a longer growing season here in Michigan. Here's a great summer salad that uses all those tomatoes and basil and is as beautiful as it is delicious.
Panzanella salad in Italy was used as a way to make use of leftover, stale bread. You would take the bread and soak it in water until it had softened up a bit and toss it with onions and tomatoes. My favorite way to make panzanella salad, though, is to grill the bread, toss it with tomatoes, basil and cheese and drizzle a little oil and vinegar over it.
Use really good quality olive oil if you can - it makes a big difference!
Grilled Panzanella Salad
serves 6
for a printable recipe, click here
Ingredient quantities here are approximate. Adjust them any way you like.
- 1 small loaf good quality bread
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes
- 1 small bunch basil leaves
- 1 8-ounce tub mozzarella balls, "ciliegini", packed in water
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons vinegar (I like red wine or herb)
- sea salt and freshly ground pepper
Prepare a grill or, if you can't grill outside, heat a grill pan on the stove. Slice the bread into 1-inch thick slices. Grill both sides until golden. Rub the grilled bread with the raw garlic. Tear the bread into bite sized chunks and place in a large serving bowl and add the cherry tomatoes.
Tear the basil leaves into the serving bowl. Drain the mozzarella balls and add them to the serving bowl.
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*Just "Say No" has become New and Improved- Tea Sippers, Did President Elect Trump look into the camera during his 60 Minutes interview post election and tell his people to "STOP IT"?
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If you must, take care to do it diplomatically and see where she stands first. Meeting people in Britain follows the same pattern as that seen almost anywhere else. People may be introduced through friends or family or may meet through work. This can make the skittish and highly sensitive Dutchman extremely nervous. Infamous blogger, spiritual annoyance and self-confessed Shallow Man.
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Other cultures are more laid back about this and tend to let things develop or not far more organically. Attitudes toward alcohol are generally more relaxed in the U. While American women might be used to being wooed, British women shouldn't expect the same. Her work has been published in medical magazines and aired on radio. Making the first move is difficult for either gender in Britain.
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Actress Gwyneth Paltrow once accused British men of being less forward when it came to dating. He will also very likely in this case have a fondness for British pubs, and for certain lagers. British men seem particularly ill at ease when an American woman asks a question that seems perfectly normal to her, but utterly invasive to him. HubPages Inc, a part of Maven Inc.
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Just because you've never heard of peanut butter does not mean it's disgusting. In either case, this is meant to help bridge that cultural divide that so often pops up when you least expect it. Bear in mind that there are some differences in the English and American vocabulary. Turn all the lights out in your apartment, then reach for the first thing that comes out of the wardrobe. Besides, bear Superman had a soft side and most of us found it highly endearing!
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The Tipple Road of Colorado
This Spring, I had the opportunity to take a road trip to Colorado. We went from Denver, Boulder, Rocky Mountain National Park, Breckenridge, Sand Dune National Park to Colorado Springs in 10 days.
In this post, I will share my experience at the various distilleries and bars I visite. Colorado is so amazing when it comes to craft distilling, what I covered here is just a small sample of the vast majority.
The Rise of Craft Distilling in Colorado
I should first talk about the rise of the craft distilling in Colorado and the reasons that may have helped its growth over the last 10-15 years. About 15 years ago, there were only a handful distiller licenses given out, but now it was reported over 100.
So why Colorado?
First, strong expertise in brewing really helped. Colorado is well known for beer and some of the knowledge can be transferred to distilling in addition to the unique innovation to be applied such as hops.
The state's legislative changes are also very friendly to the distillers. Distillers are allowed to have an adjacent tasting room, and those cash dollars can be used to grow business more quickly. Almost every distillery I visited, they have a tasting room that also serves cocktails, often made with their spirits. Second, the friendly license also allows the distiller to serve other alcohol such as beer, wine, or spirits from other distillers in the same tasting room.
The cocktail scene helped in major cities such as Denver and Breckenridge. When I visited Denver 4 years ago, I remembered William & Graham and a few others. And imagine my surprise when I received more than 15 recommendations prior to this trip. The famous Death and Co from New York City chose Denver as their second opening, which is a huge nod to recognizing Denver as one of the fastest growing city for amazing cocktails.
Colorado is also an amazing place to travel to and to live in. Amazing weather, ski resort and weekend hikes, lots of national parks. That was the reason why our family visited Colorado, just wanted to be out there enjoying nature and sipping some great whiskey too!
Denver is the capital city of Colorado with great food and amazing cocktail scene. I stayed at the Ramble Hotel since I wanted to be close to the hotel bar opened by Death and Co. I am not entirely sure that is a good idea or a bad idea, because the bar offers so many choices from breakfast cocktails to nightcap, it made it very hard to leave the hotel!
Death and Co
Death and Co offers a very extensive menu. They have a separate brunch cocktail menu that covers from Negroni, French 75 to this amazing Corretto: Nardini Amaro, coconut milk, vanilla, espresso, and sea salt. The main lobby bar opens at 2 PM with a large selection. After the first day, I learned you need to be there by 2 PM if you want to get a bar seat! I tried many cocktails there and was excited to spot some Armagnac drinks as well.
If you feel posh and want a more speakeasy and secluded setting, head to Suite 6A but make sure to make a reservation first. Suite 6A is the upstairs bar at the Ramble Hotel with a weekly changing menu and a more intimate atmosphere.
Union Lodge No. 1
As I mentioned, Death and Co is amazing so I didn't make it to Union Lodge No. 1 til the last day in Denver, another bar that is highly recommended by a few cocktail friends. I fell in love with the menu at first glance. Union Lodge No. 1 focuses more on the classic cocktails and riffs of classic, plus a few of their specialties, that really speaks to my ears!
I tried Blue Blazer which is a flaming cocktail invented by Jerry Thomas, who decided to entertain one of his clientele. It involves two metal mugs with handles. Warmed with water, high proof whiskey that was lit on fire, then the bartender would pour 3/4 of the flaming liquid from one mug to the other, back and forth and gradually increase the distance of the two mugs. Eventually, add the liquid to a snifter with sugar and add lemon peel. It is a drink meant for cold weather, such as Denver in early April.
This is a must visit for Denver.
The Cooper Lounge
The Cooper Lounge is situated at the upper level of Union Station, an over 100-year-old landmark in Denver. With a great view of the Station's Great Hall and downtown, it makes The Cooper Lounge a great late afternoon place to hang out.
Stranahans' Colorado Whisky
Stranahan's Colorado Whisky is one of the early driving forces that contribute to the craft distilling movement in Colorado successfully. My first introduction to Stranahan's whiskey is through a small sample of Snowflake given by a friend. Snowflake is a yearly limited release by the Master Distiller Rob Dietrich by hand selecting samples from different cask barrels to create a unique blend. Because of this, each year is different and unexpected. Fans of Stranahan's will gather every December for many hours before it opens, in hope to get one of the Snowflake bottles.
The Distillery offers tours, a nice cocktail bar as well as whiskey tasting. I tried the tasting: Diamond Peak, Single Barrel and Snowflake in 2018. To my surprise, I enjoyed the easy going personality of Diamond Peak and loved Single Barrel, but Snowflake didn't really stand out for me, at least the 2018 release.
Leopold Bros.
Leopold Bros.! Do I need to say more?! They were kind enough to give me a private tour due to my schedule. I fell in love with Leopold Summer Gin a year ago. Fast forward to today, I am a proud owner of seven Leopold bottles.
Leopold Bros. Distillery is one of the most successful family-run businesses with ever-expanding product offerings, however, the founders Scott and Todd, brothers of Leopold family, are very humble and honest.
Head over to my article if you would like to learn more about Leopold Bros. Make sure to check their tour schedule if you plan to visit, as they are only open on selected days.
Breckenridge is a town at the base of the Rocky Mountains' Tenmile Range. It's known for its ski resort, year-round alpine activities, and Gold Rush history.
The downtown area is quaint. The bars and distillery tasting room I mentioned below, are within walking distance from each other.
Après Librations
Located right on Main Street, Après Handcrafted Librations is a purveyor of fine craft beer, whiskey, and cocktails. Après serves some classic cocktails that often use local spirits and produce, with an interpretation of the mountaineering life. Not to mention they also make their own bitters! Unfortunately, the one I wanted to try: Rhubarb Bitters is not available. So many things to love this little bar right in the middle of downtown with a very laid back atmosphere.
What could be better to sip a classic Manhattan while watching the snow falling outside the window?
Modis is a bi-level bar and dinner place just right down the corner from Modis. The menu is extensive with creative elements. I loved my Rye Not drink with Old Overholt Rye, Montenegro Amaro, ginger, walnut, and spiced bitters.
Breckenridge Distillery
At 9600 feet, Breckenridge is the highest distillery in the world. Bryan Nolt, founder and CEO, is a radiologist. More than 10 years ago, he visited Scotland and fell in love with Siglet whisky from Glenmorangie. What makes Signet special compared to other scotch is that it uses a blend of single estate barley variety and malted chocolate barley, the basis for craft beers.
Taking the inspiration from the Scotland trip, Bryan started Breckenridge Distillery. Now it has expanded the product line from gin, vodka to quite a few different whiskeys. Whiskeys remain as their most well-known product, and the chocolate note is from the caramelized malt.
I did a tasting among the few different whiskey, from bourbon, Cask Strength, Port finish, PX finish to Powder Hound. Powder Hound is a special release since last year by selecting samples from their oldest barrels. Unfortunately, there is no sample for Powder Hound and you can only buy it here in Breckenridge. At 200 dollars a bottle, without tasting, I decided to pass.
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Distillery 291
Distillery 291 is a grain to glass whiskey product in Colorado Springs, founded by NYC based fashion photographer Michael Myers. Michael lived just a few blocks away from the World Trade Center and witnessed the 9/11. Couldn't return home and he eventually moved to Colorado Springs with his family.
Having decided to make whisky, Michael studied everything he could get hold of; his artist instinct also allowed him to express creatively in the making. Two things that are very unique about 291 whiskey, it is aged with charred aspen staves – a tradition in Tennessee whiskey, but it takes the very Colorado form of aspen. And every Distillery 291 product has a small percentage of reduced IPA spillage, the only one who does this in the world. He named the distillery 291, which is the dorm room number while in college. For those in the photography business, it is also the name of the very first art gallery in the early 20th century, run by one of the most important photographers Alfred Stieglitz, who elevated the stature of photography to be the same as painting and sculpture. As a photographer, this speaks to me. One can always find a different path any time in life. Spirits are no different than art: the expression of feelings.
I had the opportunity to try the entire eight products, but the one I loved is the Barrel Proof Colorado Rye Whisky. At a whopping 127 proof, it shows refined characters under its rustic appearance. It is unique because it uses malted rye and the nose/ taste of aspen is distinct. It is wild but still feels smooth, great to consume neat with a few drops of water, classic cocktails such as OF. It is super decorated with many awards such as the 2018 World Whiskies Awards "World's Best Rye".
Axe and the Oak
Axe and the Oak is walking distance from Distillery 291 with great seating both indoor and outdoor. They serve up a full cocktail menu as well as tasting. I don't really have a whole to say about this distillery other than it was founded by five friends. I was running out of time so it was a quick stop.
Places I Didn't Visit
Below is the list of the places I received recommendations but I run out of time. Next time!
Ste Ellie
Argonaut wine
Green Russell
Hudson Hill
The Tatarian
Vapor Distillery
Other areas
Mile High
State 38
That is the summary of my trip. I hope you find it useful to plan your next Colorado trip that is full of tipple moments.


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Handling Legacies Well | James Stevenson
John 17
Jesus Prays to Be Glorified
17 After Jesus said this, he looked toward heaven and prayed:
"Father, the hour has come. Glorify your Son, that your Son may glorify you.2 For you granted him authority over all people that he might give eternal life to all those you have given him. 3 Now this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. 4 I have brought you glory on earth by finishing the work you gave me to do. 5 And now, Father, glorify me in your presence with the glory I had with you before the world began.
Jesus Prays for His Disciples
6 "I have revealed you to those whom you gave me out of the world. They were yours; you gave them to me and they have obeyed your word. 7 Now they know that everything you have given me comes from you. 8 For I gave them the words you gave me and they accepted them. They knew with certainty that I came from you, and they believed that you sent me. 9 I pray for them. I am not praying for the world, but for those you have given me, for they are yours. 10 All I have is yours, and all you have is mine. And glory has come to me through them. 11 I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name, the name you gave me, so that they may be one as we are one. 12 While I was with them, I protected them and kept them safe by that name you gave me. None has been lost except the one doomed to destruction so that Scripture would be fulfilled.
13 "I am coming to you now, but I say these things while I am still in the world, so that they may have the full measure of my joy within them. 14 I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world. 15 My prayer is not that you take them out of the world but that you protect them from the evil one. 16 They are not of the world, even as I am not of it. 17 Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth. 18 As you sent me into the world, I have sent them into the world. 19 For them I sanctify myself, that they too may be truly sanctified.
Jesus Prays for All Believers
20 "My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, 21 that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. 22 I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one— 23 I in them and you in me—so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
24 "Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world.
25 "Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, I know you, and they know that you have sent me. 26 I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them."
John 17
As a church, there are three legacies which we need to handle well. To do so will mean fixing our eyes on Jesus and his glory, rather than focussing on any competence and brilliance of our own.
First is the legacy of Jesus' Word, that we find in this chapter of John's Gospel. It is Jesus' prayer in the Garden of Gethsemane, for himself, his disciples and all believers. A community of faith started by John handed this legacy down to the following generations, and we can read it today.
How are you handling the legacy of Jesus' Word in your life? Do you read the Scriptures for your convenience and comfort, or do you come to them as daily bread – something you need desperately?
Second is the legacy of Jesus himself: the Word of God revealed in Christ. Jesus prepared the way to the Father through his death on the Cross. That sacrifice was enough to make it possible for every one of us, however sinful, to relate to God as our Father in a way that will last for ever. Thanks to this legacy we can walk in his footsteps, strengthened by his Spirit and offering our own sacrifice of praise and worship.
Do you know that in Jesus you can be forgiven and restored to a relationship with God the Father?
Third is the legacy of our church. Jesus speaks of his disciples being sent out, and also of them being 'one'. We see the truth of this as Christians in countries all around the world are sent out to reach others, and we know that in God's eyes we are 'one' in spite of all the denominations. In Bristol, B&A is one with other churches as part of the Diocese, and we are sent out as disciples in our localities. We gather on Sundays as 'one' and through the week we are sent out into the Little Churches.
How are you participating in the legacy of our church?
At present, as we raise funds to enable us to have more space for the church to do this, there is a danger of proceeding in an egocentric way – focussing on what we are achieving, how well we are doing. Instead, we need to model our approach on Jesus, who sacrificed himself for us. What can we lay down for him, without expecting some of the glory for ourselves? The church buildings came to us thanks to the vision of people long ago, and we want to hand on a legacy fit for the generations that will follow ours. But it needs to be all about Jesus' legacy in his church, not ours. The glory going to him, not to any of us.


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Deobrat Mishra
Deobrat Mishra is an Indian Sitar and Surbahar player and a music composer. He is an exponent of the Benares Gharana school of Hindustani classical music.
The Son of Pandit Shivnath Mishra, a legend of Sitar from this gharana, he has an energetic and innovative playing style, with typical features like selectivity, melody and rhythmic complexity.
His playing style is very original and unique in the sense that he plays Benarasi Thumri on the sitar, combining it with Dhrupad and Khayal styles of singing, creating a rare new style
Born in 1976, he represents the 7th generation of the Benares Gharana tradition.
As a young child he studied tabla with his mother, Pramila Mishra, who was the granddaughter of the well-known tabla player Pandit Baiju Mishra of Benares. He started by studying vocal music with his father at the age of five and began his sitar lessons a year later.
That same year, after only six months of studying the sitar, he gave his first public performance on stage.
Since 1994 he has been touring throughout Europe with his father. In the same year, he was chosen to receive the award of Young sitar player of India by Youth Festival. In 2000 he received award of Sur Mani in Mumbai. His many projects include music workshops, solo performances for radio and television as well as world music programs with Indian and European artists. Moreover, he provides music lessons at the Academy of Indian Classical Music, the school he founded along with his father, Pandit Shivnath Mishra, in 2006.
He received a Masters degree in sitar from the Prayag Sangit Samiti in Allahabad.
Prasant Mishra
Prashant Mishra is one of the best young Tabla player of benares music tradition. When he was five he started to learn tabla with the family member of Biru Mishra of Varanasi also studying Tabla presently with Mr.Chakkan lal Mishra(Student of Great Tabla player Anokhelal Mishra.
Soon after few years of hard practice with his grandfather Pandit Shivanath mishra and uncle Deobrat mishra he was able to perform with Mishras His skills beautifully compliment and support the Mishras in their concerts
In 2004 he won first prize in Tabla competition organized by Sangeet Natak Academy Uttar Pradesh India.He received many awards for his tabla playing at many different places.


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Coastal of Galilee Caves Abri Center Often the Western Walls The Negev Desert Creating Wishes Missile Parts Spice up Farm Masada Sunrise The main Dead Ocean Next
1) The best picture in the gallery seemed to be taken overlooking the Sea involving Galilee in the north with Israel. The lovely view was beautiful and the rise down ended up being even better.
2) On the increase down with the top of any mountain missing the Sea about Galilee, all of us came across quite a few caves! Here, we were in a position to explore the exact cave (which wasn't this big) and acquire to know one another better. The best part was not the bats in the caverns that squeaked when we joined, but the cow feces. The reason why cow faeces interesting you ask? Because the approach the excavation is sharp, meaning that the actual cows which in turn littered mountainside were able to ascend up to the caves. But how did people get along?? Cows terribly lack knees… So did these just throw down? The planet may just dont know.
3) People visited some refugee center for Ethiopians. This middle not only offered immigrants lodging, but helped integrate all of them into community.
4) The exact Western Wall- I've been below before, having my family quite a while ago, plus it was appealing to see which in a time involving chaos, every little thing in this almost holy place continued to be the same.
5) We went into the Negev, the pastry in Israel. It was lovely to watch the sunset more than this amazing area. The main sand glistened and then the stars came out. It previously was one of the most popular skies I have ever observed and, as the astrophysics leading, I used as much time frame outside the particular night as I may.
6 & 7) Netiv HaAsara is very close towards the border within the Gaza Tape. The arbitration is surrounded by a giant cement wall as well as constantly staying patrolled by simply members belonging to the Israeli Shield Force. From time to time, the town is actually struck by simply missiles (7). Despite the lack of control, members in the community thought to paint images of contentment on the outlet facing the main Gaza Deprive. Visitors are generally then inspired to write some wish within the back of some ceramic ceramic tile and bare cement it to the wall.
8) We went to see a salt farm in the south of Israel! It could interesting to determine that, quick grown timbers . desert geography, Israelis have been able to grow crops successfully. Me not a buff of peppers, but these were really good!
9) The classic 4am hike » up » Masada. The main sunrise seemed to be 100% really worth the five hours regarding sleep When i received before.
10) The actual Dead Ocean! A classic vacationers spot for everybody visiting Israel. On the increase down coming from Masada, Thought about fallen plus scratched right up my hands and legs, so the Dead Sea wasn't a particularly pleasing experience in my opinion. As you can imagine, all the things stung. To be a piece of advice, I'd you dress in shoes while in the Dead Seaside. The gravel are extremely pointed and you are unable to see where they are, resulting from all the will get. And of course, I did reduce myself over a rock together with again, the idea stung.


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Month One Complete!!
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It's been a few weeks since I last updated this blog, so be prepared for a long one!
Right now, without hopefully jinxing it, I have no actives on my face!! It's by no means clear however, unfortunately still some quite persistent lumps from previous spots that just won't go down . I also have A LOT of hyperpigmentation and a few scars so definitely not looking clear by any means.
But I honestly can't believe this right now, after just 4 weeks I've reached a point where I am going a good few days without getting a cluster of new spots. Before roaccutane I would usually get about 3-4 new spots a day so this is a real difference. I did notice a bit of a purge in the first 2 weeks with a cluster of cysts quite suddenly popping up around my mouth and a few on one of cheeks - the ones on the cheeks being the persistent ones that won't fully go down (). But since then I've still been getting spots but just not the same quantity and going a few days between them popping up.
In terms of side effects, my skin certainly isn't oily anymore. Before starting the medication, I would have said my skin wasn't even that oily but now that I'm producing so little of it I realise I was wrong hahah. And my makeup lasts really well all day!! However, I wouldn't say my face is particularly dry. After washing my face, if I were to leave it for half an hour without moisturising, I would notice dry patches on my chin but that's about it. I've been using the Clinique moisture surge collection which I really recommend, pricey but good at battling the dryness!
My lips are pretty dry though. I apply the La Roche Posay Cicaplast lip balm which I really like. I apply it in the morning, then usually sometime half way through the day and then a thick layer at night before going to bed. So only applying 3-4 times a day max, but I have split my lip twice since starting roaccutane.
My hair is now going days between washes. Right now, I washed my hair 4 days ago and have been to the gym twice in that time, sweating a fair bit, and it still no grease to be seen (for reference I washed my hair every other day before starting).
I began getting a dull ache in my lower back about 2 weeks ago, which I noticed whilst running. Since that happened I have been taking an omega 3, 6 and 9 supplement everyday and today I was at the gym doing bursts of sprinting on the treadmill and didn't notice any aches.
That's pretty much it on the side effects, my mood has been pretty positive, no stress as uni is finished for summer and generally happy about the progress being made.
I also had my dermatologist appointment last week. My skin wasn't actually looking too good last week at the appointment (always happens) but I spoke to her about how I'm doing good with the side effects but obviously want some more progress, so she's upped me to 30mg!! I'm pretty excited about upping my dose but also slightly nervous that I'll see another purge, which I know will disappoint me given how good it's looking right now. I'm also going on holiday next week to see family so I'm reaaaally hoping it doesn't happen.
Oh, I got my blood test done last week also, and found out my cholesterol is high, but still within standard limits (5.2) so I'm trying to keep to a low fat, healthy diet as up until last week my diet consisted of a lot of pizza and chocolate, so sad times :(((
Well I think that's it for the update. I'll try to update more frequently as this was a lonnnng post, soz about that. Let's hope for more progress at the next one!!


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