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February 27, 2010
Wake Up Call
When the phone rings in the middle of the night it usually isn't a good thing. This morning my phone rang at 3:34am. It was Scott. There was a tremor in his voice and he told me that there had been a massive earthquake in Chile. He was ok, but the city was a mess he said. He was calling from the Embassy where he was safe, thank God. He said he didn't know about our stuff, I told him not to worry about that right now, the important thing was that he was safe.
I sent messages to his family and a few of our friends so that they wouldn't panic when they heard the news in the morning. I searched for a news story and sure enough there it was, Earthquake hits Chile, 8.8. WOW. Haiti's earthquake was 7.0. In further searching later this afternoon I found this really cool feature from the USGS (US Geological Survey) that gives details about earthquakes all over the world. Go ahead and click it, you'll be surprised how many were in the US in the past week. This link will take you directly to the summary information for today's earthquake in Chile.
Scott called back later this afternoon to say that he was definitely not going to be able to live in his apartment again. He said that the structural damage was much worse than he originally thought. He said there are cracks everywhere. Thankfully most of our personal belongings are in tact. He said we lost a few things, but they are all replaceable and again, the most important thing is that he is safe. I'll admit that I am worried about him because of the PTSD. He had just gotten back to semi normal and now this earthquake, which by the way I think is the thing he feared most in the world. He hated the fact that we lived on the 14th floor in Baku. He wouldn't even go out on to the balcony. Thankfully, this earthquake happened in Santiago and not in Baku, in Baku I shudder to think about what the outcome might have been. Chile has very strict building codes because of their history of earthquakes. I just heard on the news that there was a 15 story building south of Santiago that collapsed. The government plans to investigate and if building code was not followed they plan to prosecute to the full extent of the law. Not long before we arrived in Baku a building collapsed. There are codes in Baku too I'm sure, but in that type of political environment it's hard to tell what is actually enforced.
Scott says that there is a lot of clean up to be done around the Embassy. He said that the earthquake was so strong that it moved a 400 pound safe to the center of the room in his office. He also mentioned that the media was calling and asking really stupid questions, what are those alarms, was there any damage, etc. My suggestion to the media who are calling would be to let the people at the embassy do their jobs, and stop wasting their precious time with such nonsense.
If you are looking for information about an American living in Chile you can utilize this link for contact phone numbers.
As for now the Tsunami warnings for Hawaii have been lifted. There are still aftershocks in Chile, and there likely will be for some time to come. I heard earlier that aftershocks can take place for months and possibly a year to come.
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Media has been asking ridiculous questions – one this morning was whether Bachelet had received offers of international aid. Umm, it's bad and all, but it's hardly a full-blown humanitarian crisis, and Chile can afford to repair itself! And the comparisons to how this was so scary because it was stronger than Haiti are just dumb to me…Chile's buildings are totally different from Haiti's, ditto government and infrastructure.
Glad to hear Scott's ok, although scary about his apt. I want to kiss our building – it seems to have held up amazingly well, fingers crossed.
I'm glad you are ok Emily. I do think it's crazy to compare the two quakes. Totally different situations for sure. THANK GOD, for the building codes/standards in Chile. Very scary about Scott's apartment. I haven't seen the pictures yet. Hopefully he send them soon.
Scary – glad he's okay. That must've been so frightening – I'm from SoCal so have experienced lots of earthquakes, but I can't imagine anything that big..
Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. I have only experienced one earthquake and I slept through it so I really don't think it counts. Something this big, frightening for sure.
So glad to read that he is safe. We haven't stopped thinking about and praying fort him. Sorry about the apartment, but it sounds like you didn't lose too much. Hope Scott is able to find some peace in the coming days. He'll stay in our thoughts.
Thanks C&J
I am so happy to read that your Scott is ok! Earthquakes are very very scary, and that was a BIG one.
Yes, that was definitely a BIG one.
So glad Scott is OK! You're right, i'm not sure how much of Baku would be standing after a earthquake that big!
Scary thought.


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Quick Facts
|Trip Duration 12 Days
|Trip Grading Moderate
|Max Altitude 4,130m/13,550ft
|Best TimeMarch - May
Sept - Nov
|Trip ModeTeahouse / Lodge
|Group SizeMin 1 - Max 15
Trip Highlights
- Mt. Annapurna (8091m), the 10th highest mountain in the world.
- Home of several 7000m plus peaks
- Trek to the south base camp of Mt. Annapurna
- Traditional villages with warm smiling locals
- 12 days of moderate adventure with full support crew
- Mountains, Villages and Hot spring
Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview
Annapurna Base Camp Trek is a moderate trek combining the best of Nepal from high mountains to low lands. Physically placed in central Nepal and is the proud home of several 7000m plus peaks. This region is in a league of its own & possesses its own unique form of nature that's exceptional. The Annapurna Base Camp was first explored by the British explorer Col. James O.M. 'Jimmy' Roberts in the year 1956 and was shown to the world as the 'Sanctuary of Gods'. And so the Sanctuary was christened as "Annapurna Sanctuary" since then.
The postcard landscapes and welcoming local folk have fascinated trekkers to the region for many years, and hiking its well-cut lush green trails is a truly Himalayan characteristic of epic proportions, the venture can be done camping or tea-house style, and both have their merits. You can now also do Annapurna Base Camp Trek in luxurious alpine style, staying for several nights in pretty luxurious lodges. The trail is not difficult in a way that would tire your limbs. You'd enjoy the trip because you will be trampling through numerous pretty villages along the way. We start our journey from Pokhara and the first section goes through verdant green hill country typical of the heartlands of mountain rural Nepal. Petite thatched roofed villages, set among well cut out terraced fields, create quaint portraits in the lovely backdrop of the majestic snowy ranges of Annapurna, Manaslu and Dhaulagiri including the most regal peak of all the Himalayan range, Machapuchare (Fish Tail), a venerated peak.
Based in teahouses for most of the trip, it's also a wonderful experience to spend time in the many villages lived in by local folks from a vast array of Nepal's different communities. After the Annapurna base camp trek, we retrace our footsteps down the trail to Himalaya hotel, Jhinu Dada and back to Kathmandu to conclude our journey in the comforts of our hotel.
Why trek with Highland Expeditions?
At, Highland Expeditions it is our aim to provide a wonderful holiday in our part of the world and ensure that our clients enjoy the holiday as much as possible with minimized risks and worry-free trip should it be monetary, physical or emotional. All the logistical arrangements required for the trip will be done prior to your arrival providing you a hassle-free travel and on trek you will be led by experienced and medical trained guide/leader with high staff ratio. Considering safety our utmost priority, all our Annapurna trek group are backed up with Supplementary oxygen system (High Altitude Treks), oximeter and medical kit be it a group of 1 participant or 15 participants. On trek, all meals and accommodation are included too and we provide you an option of OPEN/CHOICE menu meaning you can choose your meal straight from the menu. Our itineraries are also devised keeping every aspect in mind such as acclimatization, good campsites, real life experiences etc. We also provide sleeping bag, down jacket and waterproof duffel bag to each participant. Last but not least, Highland Expeditions has been awarded as a trekking company of the year 2018/19 in Nepal by Travel and Hospitality Awards, USA.
Is this trek for you?
Grade Moderate Physical Rating 3-4 Total Duration 11N/12 Days Trekking Duration 07N/08 Days Maximum Elevation 4,130m/13,550ft at ABC
Duration for treks of this grade stretches up to two (2) weeks. Trails generally go above 4000 meters and on a daily basis, you can expect to be walking for about 5 – 7 hours. Perfect setting of introduction to moderate & challenging trekking in Nepal. Activity level/physical rating is slightly harder than leisure and involves occasional difficult days. Expect ups and downs as well for there will be hills to climb as well and the well-known 'Nepali flat' – a little bit up and a little bit down.
Got extra 3 days? Why not combine Poonhill and ABC together in a single itinerary, view the trip detail here: Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
Outline Itinerary
- Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu [1350m/4430ft]
- Day 02 : Drive to Pokhara and explore...[827m/2,714ft]
- Day 03 : Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk [1,940m/6,365ft]
- Day 04 : Trek to Chomrong [2,100m/6,890ft]
- Day 05 : Trek to Doban [2,580m/8,465ft]
- Day 06 : Trek to Macchapuchre Base Camp [3700m/12140ft]
- Day 07 : Trek to A.B.C [4130m/13,550ft] and trek back to Himalaya
- Day 08 : Trek to Sinuwa [2,360m/7,745ft]
- Day 09 : Trek to Jhinu Dada [1,780m/5,840ft]
- Day 10 : Trek to Kyumi and drive back to Pokhara [827m/2714ft]
- Day 11 : Fly back to Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]
- Day 12 : International Departure
Important Note: Your safety is of imperative concern while traveling with Highland Expeditions. Please take care to note that your leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to your safety concerns. Every effort will be made to keep to the above itinerary; however, since this adventure entails travelling in remote mountainous regions, we cannot guarantee that we will not deviate from it. Weather or health condition of a group member, unexpected natural disasters, etc., can all contribute to changes in the itinerary. The trek leader will try to ensure that the trip runs according to plan, but please be prepared to be flexible if required.
Altitude/Elevation Chart in Meter:
Note: Maximum elevation of each particular day has been put into the graph, the overnight elevation may be lower than as shown in the graph.
Day 01 - Arrival in Kathmandu [1350m/4430ft]Arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, Nepal. Upon completing the visa formalities and collecting your luggages in the airport, kindly proceed to the exit of the arrival hall. Your trip leader will await you just outside the arrival hall and will escort you to your hotel in Kathmandu. Please look out for a placard of Highland Expeditions at the exit of arrival hall. Welcome drinks will be served and after you've refreshed, your trek leader will brief you about your trip in the lobby of your hotel in the evening. Get familiar with your surroundings by taking a walk down the street
Day 02 - Drive to Pokhara and explore...[827m/2,714ft]After breakfast, we leave Kathmandu and continue our drive to Pokhara today. The total duration of drive will be about 7 hours and we expect to reach Pokhara by 3pm giving you time to explore. Upon arriving Pokhara, you will be transferred to your hotel. Rest of the evening is free to explore. Overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: -532m/1,716ft
- Meal : B, L, D
- Accommodation : Hotel
- Trekking Hours : 0
Day 03 - Drive to Nayapul and trek to Ghandruk [1,940m/6,365ft]Our trek starts today with a drive to Nayapul. After our breakfast we drive to Nayapul, our starting point of trek. From here our trek to Annapurna Base Camp commence, From Birethanti, we trek to Ghandruk, a beautiful village mostly inhabited by the Gurung community. If time permits, we also visit the Gurung museum today. We continue to trek for 5-6 hours until you reach the picturesque Gurung settlement of Ghandruk. Spectacular views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli instill more excitement into your adventure spirit. Overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: [1,113m/3,651ft]
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 5-6
Day 04 - Trek to Chomrong [2,100m/6,890ft]From Ghandruk, you march along the mountain path of stone steps, pass through a hamlet, cross a suspension bridge and then you come across dense forest of bamboo. Finding yourself in complete isolation amidst the serenity of nature can be quite an experience. Your trek does not stop here. After trekking for a while, you approach teahouses at Jhinu where you can rest and enjoy a drink or snacks. Thereafter, you resume your trek to the north and after having walked for five to six hours you will find yourself at Chomrong. From Chomrong you can get prominent and mesmerizing views of Macchapuchre. There are many chalet-style wooden lodges and at Chomrong where you can get accommodation and food. Overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: [160m/525ft]
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 5-6
Day 05 - Trek to Doban [2,580m/8,465ft]We head out of Chomrong along the Modi Khola leaving behind inhabited foothills into the high steppes and wooded slopes of the Himalayas. We cross the airy suspension bridge & then trek up to Sinuwa Danda. The ascent from Sinuwa becomes somewhat flatter. The trail passes through thick & dark rhododendron forest up to Khuldighar. Then the track passes through deep bamboo and rhododendron forest to the village of Doban. Overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: [480m/1,574ft]
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 6-7
Day 06 - Trek to Macchapuchre Base Camp [3700m/12140ft]The day starts with a gentle gradual ascending following the trail above the river through a thick bamboo, oak and rhododendron forests up the side of the canyon. The trail passes through solitary places and the natural beauty of our surroundings in the wilderness gives a special peace to our mind. The trail climbs gently through a river bed and then it rises steeply over the mountain side. There are also avalanche prone areas at some points on the trail. After about half an hour walk from our lunch stop, Deurali, we will find ourselves in the middle of a river bed surrounded by giant snow-covered mountains. When the sun rises, the snow on the mountains glitter and the river valley is filled with warm sun rays. The hike to MBC is somewhat strenuous but the unfolding views of the majestic Machhapuchre are certainly a rewarding experience. We stop for our overnight at this quiet lovely base camp. Overall elevation gain tonight from previous night: [1,120m/3,674ft]
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 6-7
Day 07 - Trek to A.B.C [4130m/13,550ft] and trek back to HimalayaWe start early morning today before the dawn to catch the sunrise. Our hike continues the Annapurna BC trail for 2 hours, you descend a small ridge branching out from the mountain pass to the mountainside with widespread terraced fields showcasing tranquil meadows and lush fertile farming land. As you reach Annapurna South Base Camp, witness awesome picturesque landscapes, majestic panoramic view of snow-capped mountainous peaks and varied Himalayan cultural settings tucked beneath the southern slopes of the Annapurna massif. The Machhapuchre, Annapurna south, Annapurna I, Hiuchuli and other peaks brings a wonderful climax of our trip which almost ends today. When this is done, we head down by strolling back to through the same trail.
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 7-8
Day 08 - Trek to Sinuwa [2,360m/7,745ft]We follow the same trail all the way back to Sinuwa today. Today's walk continues for 6-7 hours with a lunch stop in between. Overnight at Sinuwa
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 5-6
Day 09 - Trek to Jhinu Dada [1,780m/5,840ft]Today's walk is generally shorter as it continues for 2-3 hrs walk only. From Sinuwa, we trek to Chomrong following the same trail and from here we descend to Jhinu Dada. Lunch will be at Jhinu Dada and after lunch you can visit hot water spring that is situated at 20 mins walk from your hotel.
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Teahouse/Lodge
- Trekking Hours : 2-3
Day 10 - Trek to Kyumi and drive back to Pokhara [827m/2714ft]Our last day on trek today to Kyumi via Jhinu Dada. We will stop at Jhinu for a break after a steep descent before heading ti Kyumi to catch our jeep back to Pokhara.
- Meal : (B,L,D)
- Accommodation : Hotel
- Trekking Hours : 2-3 hrs
Day 11 - Fly back to Kathmandu [1,350m/4,430ft]In the morning hours we might do some last hour shopping too. After that, we drive to Pokhara airport for our flight back to Kathmandu. The flight time is about 20 mins and we are expected to arrive 1 hour prior to flight time for the check-in process. Grab seats on the left aisle of the plane for the best views of the mountains along the flight because it's our last time we'll probably see them. Upon arrival in Kathmandu, we get transferred to our hotel; and we spend the day at our own leisure, perhaps catch up on some last-minute shopping or explore any sights you missed during your first day in Kathmandu
- Meal : (B)
- Accommodation : Hotel
Day 12 - International DepartureThank you for joining us on this trek and it has been a pleasure getting to know you during this time. We hope this venture has enriched your experience with happy memories. Keep in touch and hope to hear from you soon. Bon voyage for a safe and pleasant trip home.
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- Accommodation : None
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Given below are the fixed departure dates for this trip. If the dates don't match with your schedule, then kindly let us know and we will arrange a private trip customizing the departure dates suitable for you. The cost below is per person on group joining basis excluding the international flights. Group discount is available for booking of two or more than two persons. Kindly contact us if you have a bigger group for the discount.
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Cost Inclusion
- All meals (B,L,D) on OPEN/CHOICE Menu whilst on trek with tea & coffee.
- Twin sharing accommodation at Kathmandu guest house or similar category for 3 nights with breakfast
- Twin sharing accommodation at Hotel Dandelion or similar category for 2 nights
- Internal flight (KTM-PKR)
- All required permits for trek (ACAP & TIMS card)
- Experienced local trek leader with 1:4 assistant guide to client ratio
- Full support crew with 1 porter for every 2 trekkers
- Kathmandu airport transfers and escorts on private A/C vehicle
- All ground transportation as per mentioned in the itinerary on private A/C vehicle
- Comprehensive first aid kit.
- Duffel bag, Sleeping bag with liner and Down Jacket (Sleeping bag and down jacket must be returned after completion of trek)
- Staff equipment, insurance and allowances
- Trek completion certificate (Upon request)
- Group welcome dinner at Typical Nepalese Restaurant
Cost Exclusion
- International airfare, Visa and travel insurance
- Meals at Kathmandu
- Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu or on trek for any reason (Early arrival or delay, Early arrival from trek due to any reason)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities for staff
Optional Add Ons
- Single supplement
- Hotel upgrade
Important note
The day-to-day program is subject to weather, conditions and the progress and wishes of the group. Most importantly, the leaders will be making daily decisions, for example, about exactly how far or which way we go, and will be thinking ultimately about the safety and health of all in the party, as well as the enjoyment of the group and success in the outcome of the trek and climb. We ensure liability as per indicated itinerary and list of services. If the holiday is cut short or completed earlier than the projected period upon client's wish, we shall not be responsible or make refund against unutilized days or services. Clients need to pay extra for Hotels/services incurred in Kathmandu or elsewhere in such cases.
The best seasons to trek in the Annapurna region are Autumn (from mid-September till November) and Spring (from the beginning of March until May). Temperatures will drop considerably as you ascend higher every day. The nights are cold (between -10C to 5C) and the days are sunny and hot (between 10C to 20C). Mornings are usually clear, with clouds building up in the afternoon and disappearing at night.
TRIP GRADE – Moderate
Duration for treks of this grade stretches up to two (2) weeks. Trails generally go above 4000 meters and on a daily basis, you can expect to be walking for about 4 – 5 hours. Perfect setting of introduction to moderate & challenging trekking in Nepal. Activity level is fairly easy but do expect some ups and downs as well for there will be hills to climb as well and the well-known 'Nepali flat' – a little bit up and a little bit down.
A Typical Day
Daily wake up calls will be between 6.00 am to 7.00 am while on trek. You will be given a small basin of hot water to wash up. After a hearty breakfast, we set off on the day's walk. Before breakfast you are required to pack your duffel bag as it will be loaded by the porter while you are having your breakfast. After 3-4 hours of walk, we stop for lunch mid-day. The afternoon's walk is generally shorter and we usually arrive at our destination in time for afternoon tea. The rest of the afternoon can be spent exploring the village, to wash your clothes or simply relaxing with a good book. On some days we will arrive at our destination by lunch time and the entire afternoon will be free. After dinner, the evening will often be spent playing cards and reliving the day's adventures, before heading off to bed for a well-earned sleep.
Meals are included in our package and are served in Lodges located along the trail. You can find a wide variety of Nepali and Western food as well as drinks (coffee, tea, milk, soft drinks, and beer).
Kathmandu: In Kathmandu, we stay at Kathmandu Guest House, a well-known hotel where many famous celebrities like Beatles, Ricky Martin, Jeremy Irons and others have stayed. Centrally located in Thamel, the hotel also boasts of a beautiful garden where you can relax and enjoy the greenery. Breakfast will be provided in the hotel and your accommodation will be on twin sharing basis and if you would like to have single room, upon request you are required to pay single supplement price.
Pokhara: Our Address in Pokhara (Hotel Dandelion), with a spacious and comfortable room this hotel is indeed a good place to chill and relax. Your accommodation will be on twin sharing basis and if you would like to have single room, upon request you are required to pay single supplement price.
Single supplement: Single supplement will be charged if someone wish to have their own room for the trip. Especially when travelling in a group, we will always pair you with someone of same sex and similar age to share the room with. If in case of single by default, then clients don't have to pay for the single supplement.
On Trek (Teahouse/Lodge Trek): Trekking in the (Annapurna area) does not need tremendous logistics in accommodation as there are many clean and friendly Lodges along the trail. Rooms are basic, normally just a bed with a pillow and blankets. A few have electric lights and all have a spacious dining room-lounge. We will arrange for you and your group to stay in local lodges daily. Please remember that some of them are very basic and a sense of adventure is necessary.
Group size
Our emphasis is always on maintaining the small group so that it will be easy to coordinate and cooperate with each other. Our group size is small and we only take up to 15 pax in one group. If you opt to join our 'fixed departure trip', you are likely to be joining people from different countries of any age group except minors. The size of group varies, minimum no of persons required to operate a trip is 1 the maximum is 15 people.
Flight / Land Transfers
The starting point of the trek is from Pokhara, which is connected by a short 20 minutes' flight from Kathmandu or 6-7 hours by drive. We will arrange to transfer you and your group to and from trek start/end point and to take your group back to the hotel upon your return to Kathmandu.
Travel Insurance
It's mandatory and highly recommended to get travel insurance before embarking on any adventurous trips in Nepal. We advise all our clients to get a travel insurance that covers up emergency helicopter evacuation that may be needed in case of the occurrence of AMS (Acute Mountain Sickness) in high altitudes where there are no other means of transporation available. Medical expenses, Baggage lost, Delays and Cancellation, Death & Repatriation are also another important factor to include when purchasing your Insurance. It is advisable to review carefully the insurance and its coverages before making the final decision.
Tipping and Taxes
Though tipping is not compulsory but gratuity is appreciated. A suggestion of an allocation of USD4.00-5.00 per day per person for teahouse/lodge treks – this can be handed to the leader/Sirdar at the end of the trek in the presence of the staff for distribution as gratitude. You can also give away your trekking equipment such as boots, jackets, trekking poles, head torches to the crew.
On the last day of the trek, we will have a celebration night with all our trekking crew and we suggest the gratuity to the staff be given only at the end of the trek.
Telephone facilities in the Annapurna region is a plenty with WIFI available at teahouses/lodges. Connection for cell phones is fair throughout the trek in Annapurna Region. If you need to keep in contact with our family or others, kindly request from us in advance a local sim card.
First Aid Kit
We supply a first aid kit with standard medicines prescribed by doctors and Oxygen for emergency purposes. Besides that, upon request and with additional cost, we can provide for a High Altitude Mountain doctor. Your trip leader/Guide is experienced and has knowledge in medications. But if you are more comfortable, we suggest that you bring along your own common medication supplies such as pain-killers, for cold, diarrhoea, nausea and fever. Some nasal ointment and throat-moisturising pills will be of great help for those who are sensitive to chilly or freezing weather conditions. Age is no barrier to undertake an unforgettable trekking experience.
Personal Expenses
Since Meals and Accommodation are all included on trek, you need cash for table drinks (alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages), snacks while walking (a few smaller shops are available along the trail in some areas) tips, souvenirs, hot shower (only available in some places).
Itinerary Changes
The itineraries for each trip should be taken as a guideline only. Depending on prevailing situation, you can modify it to some extent after consulting with your guide. However, the date of trek completion must coincide with the original itinerary.
You should keep in mind that this is an adventure trip into a remote mountain region, where many unforeseen events may contribute to the need for a change in itinerary. In such cases, we or your guide will suggest the best alternative similar to your original program.
In case of a serious sickness or a casualty; we undertake to do everything possible to transfer you to the nearest hospital. Since you are entirely liable for all the expenses incurred in evacuation, kindly ensure that all expenses are fully covered by your insurance before assigning it or must be prepared to pay on your own after getting back to Kathmandu.
Luggage While Trekking
While on the trek, your main luggage will be carried by porters. You only carry a day pack with water bottle, camera, sun-screen, spare jacket, etc. - a small load that allows full enjoyment of the trek. A trek bag is ideal for your main luggage, plus a small lockable bag for travel clothes or anything that you do not need during trek which you can leave at hotel's locker room/safe deposit box which is not chargeable in Kathmandu. Weight allowance at Nepal's domestic airlines is 15kg, excess weight is chargeable at USD1.00 or more per Kilo depending on sectors.
Care For Porters And Staff
Our porters and staff are provided with adequate clothing and equipment for high altitude conditions. They are also well paid and is well groomed.
Equipment Checklist
The gear listed below is recommended for these kind of trips. We encourage you to get all equipment listed below for the trip and kindly ensure you check and try every equipment . You can also buy or hire the same in Kathmandu as they are available in the many trekking shops from branded to local manufacturers in Kathmandu.
Clothing and Footwear
- Long-sleeved shirts
- T-Shirts
- Trousers
- Warm Jackets/Sweater/Pullover
- Waterproof jackets and trousers
- Thermal
- Inner wears
- Under garments
- Warm socks
- Warm Hat, Gloves and Bandana/Scarf
- Extra clothes to wear in Kathmandu when you come back from trek.
- Trekking shoes
- Slippers/Flip flops to wear at camp
- Daypack 30-35 litres (To carry your sunblock, water, camera, waterproof jackets and others that you may require while trekking)
- Passport with visa and validity of 6 months after your trip completion
- 4 copies of passport size photos for permits and official formalities
- Travel Insurance (Please refer to the general information page for more detail about it)
- Flight tickets
- Credit cards in case of emergencies
- Driving ID or any other ID in case of loss of your passport.
(Please carry the photo copy of all the documents along with you and leave a copy to next of kin)
- Headlamps with extra batteries
- Sunglasses with UV protection
- Camera with charger or spare batteries
- A pair of trekking poles
- Water bottle one (1) litre
- Laundry bag to keep the dirty clothes
- Large plastic bags to keep the clothes dry
- Padlock
- Binoculars
- Reading materials, note books and pens
Toiletries and hygiene
- Quick drying towel
- Small face towel
- Toothbrush &Toothpaste
- Deodorants, Soap and Shampoo (Smaller bottle)
- Face and body moisturizer, Sun screen and lip balm
- Hand sanitizer/Antiseptic wipes
- Hygiene products
- Basic first aid kit
The gears listed below will be provided by us for the trek. Down Jacket and Sleeping Bag must be returned after the completion of trek.
- Down Jacket
- Sleeping bag with Liner
- Duffel/Kit Bag
Trip Extensions
In addition to your trek, we can organize extension trips to both within Nepal and other neighbouring countries.
For example, you may want to try water-rafting or a jungle safari in Nepal or even a Nepal Cultural Tours.
If time permits, you may even want to include a trip to our neighbouring countries i.e. Tibet, India or Bhutan.
Went to the Annapurna Base Camp on the 20th till 30th Oct, 2018, 10 days trek with Highland Expeditions. Passang and his team of guides (Pemba, Shyam and cheerful porters) made it a truly wonderful and memorable trip. I already miss waterfalls, snow, rivers, bridges, mountains and the hospitable gurung people. Passang and his team made safety a priority while being cheerful company. Food was good and aahhh that ginger lemon honey drink throughout.
Highland Expeditions – Best Company Ever!!
Thank you
AnanCheryl Chen Nov 24, 2016
I enjoyed myself very much during the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Highland Expeditions has done a fantastic job . From it's experienced leader, helpful and friendly porter, well planned itinerary, comfortable accommodation, transportation and etc, everything has superseded my expectations and i would definitely choose Highland Expeditions again in the future. Well done!
Dhanyabad!!Dr. Lai Chee Sing Nov 24, 2016
It has been a great experience and well planned trip. We were well taken care of. Good retreat experience away from the city.Laura Lane Jane Oct 31, 2016
Excellent and well organised trip. Thoroughly enjoyed it .
Thank you loads – had an amazing time.
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Match Report - Caerphilly v CRICC - KO 11am Sunday 23rd September
Caerphilly welcomed CRICC for the first time to the Vetro Recruitment stadium on a warm and initially overcast autumn morning, following 24hrs of rain. The pitch despite the deluge was in good shape.
CRICC were keen to fulfil the fixture despite them missing 4 District players thereby reducing their numbers to only 12. To ensure a run out for both teams, Caerphilly asked Abhishek and Wil Lewis to play for CRICC for the first half and both teams played with 14.
Despite their reduced numbers it was CRICC who struck first with a nicely timed pass from Wil Lewis releasing their strong number 8 to crash through for a 0-5 lead. The score seemed to galvanise the home XIV with some straight running from Connor Mayo setting up a ruck, from which Danny Richards passed to Wil Haley who dummied and ghosted through to tie the scores early on.
The next score came from a nice variation in play from Haley at 10 who chipped over the CRICC rush defence for Connor Mayo to pick up and score. A great series of passes then from Lewis Adams, Ellis Hughes, Danny Richards, Ioan Hill and Owen Hughes then puts Connor Mayo into space to run in for another well worked score from half way and a 15-5 lead.
CRICC though remained a stubborn and well drilled opponent with some wonderful passing of their own, eventually seeing a penalty awarded on Caer line. A quick tap saw the CRICC number 3 crash through to bring the score to 15-10.
The visitors then proceeded to tie the game at 15-15 with a try started from a typical barnstorming run by Abhishek and finished off by some crisp passing along
the CRICC backline.
Caer were quick to respond and having worked their way up the pitch Callum Morris took a nice line out and fed the ball to Scott Pritchard who scored to take the lead again. The first half finished off with CRICC clearing their lines and making a kick down field which is gathered well by Ellis Hughes to score in the corner.
Half time arrives with the scores at 25-15 and the watching crowd are rewarded with some glorious Autumn sunshine. Lewis Adams and Owen Wilding swap with Wil Lewis and Abhishek to make up the CRICC XIV.
A great tackle from Ellis Hughes saves a certain try by the visitors strong running centre but CRICC keep the ball alive and they score in the corner to bring the teams within 1 score again.
It was great see Sam Davies back today, and he certainly made a positive impact with a strong run from the next restart making good ground to set up a ruck well into the visitor's half. Crisp passing along the backline then sees Scott Pritchard and Callum Morris straighten the line up to put Abhishek into space and a 30-20 lead.
The visitors kept coming through and an interception from the restart sees the scores back within 1 try with 15 mins to go.
At this point the boy's composure and fitness started to come to the forefront as it did last week. A turnover at ruck time sees Ioan Hill suck in the defence, with Scott Prichard then switching play to release Ellis Hughes to score in the corner.
Nice running by Abhishek and Sam Davies to set up a ruck in midfield at the next play, is then followed by crisp passing along the line enabling Scott Pritchard to draw the last man and unselfishly put in Ellis Hughes for great team try.
The next score comes from a wonderful length of the field break from Will Haley, whom is held up over the line to force a SCRUM V. From the resultant scrum CRICC clear the line , but the ever-present Ellis Hughes takes the high ball and straightens up to create space for Connor Mayo and then Abhishek whom crashes over from short range.
It was Caer whom were to have the final score with Scott Pritchard taking possession and running straight at centre, before Wil Lewis makes a darting run, to release Abhishek for a 50-25 final score.
Well done to both teams for an entertaining game of rugby and thanks goes in particular to Abhishek, Wil, Lewis and Owen for supporting our visitors and enabling both teams to have a great run out. #togetherasone
Written By – Warren Lewis
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Yesterday was a work day. For the curious ones out there, I came here to recruit students for Auburn's MBA program. The event I attended was really great and I think we have quite a few interested students. After the event a bunch of the recruiters all went out for some true Brazilian cuisine. . .if you are ever here you have to try the tambaqui. It's an amazonian fish and it is by FAR one of the most amazing foods I've ever eaten. After dinner the brazilians in the group took us to a small dive joint for some authentic samba music & dancing. . .the music was GREAT, my dancing. . .we'll lets just say there's much room for improvement.
Today I ventured out quite a bit. I went for a run this morning in Ibirapuera Park. . .it's kind of like Sao Paulo's version of Central Park. It was really nice to get out, feel the cool air, & move around. I went shopping for a little bit at Iguatemi, a really posh mall. . .it was really nice but not exactly in the "graduate student/adopting a kid" budget. After an hour or so of window shopping I cheated & went to Starbucks to get a coffee that took more than 2 sips to finish, before heading over to Pinacoteca do Estado & Parque da Luz to soak in some Brazilian art & horticulture. I'm a little embarrassed to say that I teared up most of the way through Pinacoteca. The museum volunteers must have thought I was off my rocker. Especially the one who tried to get me to participate in an interactive contemporary art piece by Rubens Mano called Contemplação suspensa. It's essentially a half finished suspension bridge that allows participants/viewers to walk out over the atrium of the museum (3 stories below). I had to explain to him in my sad excuse for Portuguese that I don't like bridges. . .I'm not sure he understood, but he sure did laugh a lot.
I forget how much I miss making art until I go to places where I'm engulfed by it.
My favorite part of this trip so far is the car game I played with Borgin, my cab driver from the Iguatemi to Pinacoteca. He wanted to play the game, "I'll teach you Portuguese, if you teach me English." Between my almost non-existent Portuguese and pathetic Spanish we managed to teach each other quite a bit in the half hour drive. It was actually really, really fun. If I ever moved here, I'd seriously consider hiring Borgin to teach me the language. He was such a jolly old grandfatherly man!


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Are you like me and hate to throw out those Christmas cards after Christmas? Some of them are just so pretty!!
Last year, I think it was in March or April actually, I decided to toss the Christmas cards. But then, they were so pretty, and there just had to be a good use for perfectly good Christmas cards. So I cut off the front part and kept them.
While browsing online today I came across this. Perfect!!
I didn't have the foam ball on hand, so I used a spool of thread. And I couldn't find my red ribbon, so I used tinsel instead.
I think theirs look a little better than mine, but you get the idea.
So go ahead and save those Christmas cards for next year!!


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From a Lyft on My Way to O'Hare/
It's 4:28am and I'm typing these words from a Lyft (see above photo) on my way to O'Hare to catch a 6:08am flight back to the Bay. Since Wednesday of last week I will have traveled for thirty-one hours on planes, trains and automobiles to spend roughly seventy-six hours with my loved ones and in all honesty it was, excuse my language, really fucking worth it. I squeezed in a ton of QT with my folks and my sibs, kissed a whole bunch of babies, hugged so many old friends, partook in fitness and spent enough time outdoors enjoying Michigan in June to have earned a gorgeous burn line between the shoulder and forearm on both sides of myself.
I know I've missed a couple of posts in recent days, but because quite a lot of life happened during that time I'll probably resort to publishing backdated entries later this week which may confuse folks subscribed to this web log via email or RSS feed but in the immortal words of my Dallas bestie Sassy Laura, "Sorry I'm not sorry."
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Monday, December 05, 2005
Another quickie!
This is a quickie as in it's already done, not a quick sketch. These two images are for a pamphlet we worked on for a anti-smoking campaign directed to preteens. I had to redraw the girl's body three times! Turns out my automatic "default" setting for drawing girls is set on "Sexy". She's supposed to be 8-11! Oops. I did the sketches and inks and our great buddy, Jon Conkling did the colors. Nice job Jon! I'm gonna start posting about my character design book soon. Get ready to get SOLD to!
2 comments:
- Bobby Chiu said...
nice concept with the kid looking at himself in the mirror. I like it!
- Miah Alcorn said...
Wow Tom! This really turned out nice. I really like the way you pushed the boy's sholders back. You can really feel him pushing out his chest. You sir....very nice stuff.
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Live as the Romans do.
In Nonna's eyes, my real mission should have been to find my tall, olive-skinned, handsome Italian counterpart. Unfortunately, my experience did not entail eating gelato on the Spanish steps with Gregory Peck, via Roman Holiday style but I sure as hell ate that gelato.
Rome has always claimed the biggest share of my heart, but rather than continuing on this sappy love letter to the city of (Gucci) gladiator sandals, I'm sending you some tips and tricks for my motherland.
If you're looking for the most authentic Roman food, you better stray off that beaten, cobblestoned path. Gingham tablecloths are your visual spotter & friend. Avoid eating right near overly touristy areas such as the Fontana di Treva, the Piazza di Spagna, the Colosseum and well, anywhere in a 100 mile radius of the Vatican. Why? Italian food is great regardless, but it's the rustic, century old, family owned restaurants that will leave you wanting more, and your wallet not as empty as a tourist grab. The essence of true European culture not having a single care in the world what time it is or where you have to rush off to next- take the time to enjoy each and every meal rather than shovelling in your spaghetti alla carbonara because you have to spend the next two hours in line for the Sistine chapel. (All jokes aside, go see the Sistine Chapel because it is life-changing. Thanks Michelangelo).
It can be argued that the real Holy Trinity is Pizza, Pasta e Peroni. Gluttony at its finest. Of course there are many other dishes Romans have to offer, but why not indulge in what they do best.
Cacio e Pepe is a traditional, minimalist recipe that goes back hundreds of years. The key to knowing you're ordering pasta made in-house from scratch is noting the color of the pasta itself- the more yellow it is, the fresher the egg that binds the flour to make the dough. Cacio e Pepe literally translates to 'cheese and pepper' in several Italian dialects but you don't have to be Italian to understand how phenomenal the mix of Pecorino Romano and simple black pepper is.
This definitely isn't Naples. Pizza Romana is made with a completely different technique, is typically rectangular and thicker to hold those generous toppings like prosciutto, gorgonzola and balsamic glaze, ricotta, garlic, rapini, anchovies, prosciutto crudo and piquante peppers, and my favourite, fiori di zucca (zucchini flowers). Sit down restaurants won't usually prepare it this way, but most cafés, gelaterias and bakeries will sell pieces by weight so you can take on the go.
As for Peroni, well it's good Italian beer but if you're asking me? I'll take a glass of vino rosso any day.
Gelato? Don't worry I didn't forget about you. In contrary to what I said about the best food being tucked around the corners from tourist spots, the gelato scene is theopposite. Gelaterias are almost as common as seeing selfie sticks on the street, they are every.where.you.turn. There's no escaping. Seriously I mean it. Play around with combinations; salty and sweet? Bacio + Stracciatella. Tart and sweet? Limone + mango. Treat yourself. Some of the best gelaterias are also located in Trastevere, one of the most eclectic neighbourhoods in Rome.
Things to do
- Visit the Borghese Gardens
- Watch artists sketching in Piazza Navona
- Brace the lines and visit the Sistine Chapel
- Pinacoteca: your entrance to the Sistine Chapel also allows you access to the Vatican Museums including the Pinacoteca, home to the famous Laöcoon and hundreds of Renaissance artists (also a bit shy of crowds which is always an added bonus)
- Window shopping on Via Del Corso
- Mail your postcards from Vatican City
- Take a Vespa tour by night
- Check out the San Lorenzo district for cheap eats, amazing ciocolatta and cool bars. It's close to Termini station which is convenient if you're catching a ride from.
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Join us for the Levitate Backyard Grand Opening with two amazing nights of music and community featuring Chadwick Stokes & The Pintos! Chadwick Stokes of Dispatch will be live in the Levitate Backyard on SATURDAY, August 3.
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Since forming his first band with two college friends in 1996, Chadwick Stokes has paved a path of independence, advocacy and social consciousness that's impacted every aspect of his artistic life. In addition to fronting the bands State Radio and Dispatch, Stokes is also a co-founder of Calling All Crows, a non-profit dedicated to bringing bands and fans together to create change through hands-on service and activism. Politics and social issues have heavily influenced his work as a solo artist and with State Radio. Stokes' passion for these topics also exists within some of Dispatch's music, such as protest songs "Dear Congress" and "Letter to Lady J", both songs off latest release, Location 13. This collection of songs is Dispatch's follow-up to their 2017 albumAmerica, Location 12. Stokes and his band The Pintos are working on his next solo record, due out later this year. He has toured around the country, with Calling All Crows volunteer projects on every stop of the tour, including the Here For The Music Campaign, combatting sexual harassment in the music industry.


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As part of The 100 Peaks Legacy the plan is still to reach the £100k target we set in support of ABF The Soldiers' Charity and Support Our Paras when we first set off on the Challenge last May, we are currently close to £40k. This February we will be releasing details about the Legacy Project of The 100 Peaks - 100 Black Sheep. This will be focused around individuals creating targets for themselves and if they want to, help grow The 100 Peaks Pot.
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An autonomous decentralized system (or ADS ) is a decentralized system composed of modules that are designed to operate independently of each other. This design paradigm enables the system to continue to function in the event of component failures. It also allows for maintenance and repair to be carried out while the system remains operational. Autonomous decentralized systems, including industrial production lines , railway signaling [1] and robotics.
The ADS has therefore recently been expanded to include service applications and embedded systems. [2]
Autonomous decentralized systems were first proposed in 1977. [3]
ADS received significant attention in such systems have been deployed in Japanese railway systems for many years with over 7 billion trips, [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] proving the value of this concept. Japan railway with ADS is considered a smart train as it also learns. [9]
To recognize this outstanding contribution, Dr. Kinji Mori has received numerous awards 2013 IEEE Life Fellow, 2012 Distinguished Service Award, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, 2012 Distinguished Specialist among 1000 in the world, Chinese Government, 2008 IEICE Fellow, 1995 IEEE Fellow 1994 Research and Development Award of Excellence Achievers, Science and Technology Agency, 1994 Ichimura Industrial Prize, 1992 Technology Achievement Award, Society of Instrument and Control Engineers, 1988 National Patent Award, Science and Technology Agency, and 1988 Mainichi Technology Prize of Excellence. Dr. Mori donated the cash from Ichimura Industrial Price to IEEE to fund the IEEE Kanai Award. [10]
Since 1977, ADS has been a subject of research by many researchers in the world including US, Japan, and particularly Germany, and China.
ADS architecture
An ADS is a decoupled architecture where each component or subsystem communicates by message passing with shared data fields. A unique feature of the ADS is that there is no central operating system or coordinator. And each other has its own functionality and its coordination with other subsystems. When a subsystem needs to interact with other subsystems it broadcasts the shared data fields containing the request to all other subsystems. This broadcast does not include the identification of any other subsystem. Rather the other subsystems will, depending on their purpose and function, receive the broadcast message and make their own determination on what action (if any) to take.
As ADS moves into the service-oriented architecture (SOA) or ADSS (Autonomous Decentralized Service System), [11] the data transmission can be carried out by ESB (Enterprise Service Bus), and each agent can ESB and acts according to the service specification. The results are again transmitted by the ESB to other autonomous agents.
An ADS is also similar to a blackboard system used in a common blackboard.
An ADS may include human in the loop, with both human and autonomous agents both co-learn at the same time to perform the functionality. [12]
Cloud computing also uses autonomous computing, but its architecture is different from ADS.
One application of ADS is software testing, particularly combinatorial testing. A framework has been proposed based on ADS for concurrent combinatorial testing using AR and TA.
IEEE International Symposium on Autonomous Decentralized Systems (ISADS) is the major conference on this topic. The Symposium is a biannual event and the first Symposium was held in 1993. ISADS 1993: March 30 – April 1, 1993 in Kawasaki, Japan. ISADS 1995: April 25-27, 1995, Phoenix, Arizona, USA. ISADS 1997: April 9-11, 1997, Berlin, Germany. ISADS 1999: March 20-23, 1999, Tokyo, Japan. ISADS 2001: March 26-28, 2001, Dallas, Texas, USA. ISADS 2003: April 9-11, 2003, Pisa, Italy. ISADS 2005: April 4-8, 2005, Chengdu, China. ISADS 2007: March 21-23, 2007, Sedona, Arizona, USA. ISADS 2009: March 23-25, 2009, Athens, Greece. ISADS 2011: June 29 – July 1, 2011, Kobe, Japan. ISADS 2013: March 6-8, 2013, Mexico City, Mexico. ISADS 2015: March 25-27, 2015, Taichung, Taiwan.
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- Jump up^ Mori, Kinji (2007). Miroslaw Malek, Manfred Reitenspie, Aad van Moorsel, eds. Autonomous Decentralized System for Insurance and Its Application. Service Availability: 4th International Service Availability Symposium : 2. ISBN 978-3-540-72735-4 .
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- Jump up^ Wei-Tek Tsai, Charles J. Colbourn, Luo Jie, Qi Guanqiu, Qingyang Li, Xiaoying Bai, "Algebra Testing for Combinatorial Testing" 8th IEEE International Workshop on Automation of Software Testing (AST2013), May 18-19, 2013, San Francisco, CA, USA


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Millicent Rogers Museum honors its namesake's prized connection with Taos Pueblo in an annual show and sale of works by invited artists from the village.The sixth annual Taos …
Millicent Rogers Museum honors its namesake's prized connection with Taos Pueblo in an annual show and sale of works by invited artists from the village.
The sixth annual Taos Pueblo Artists Winter Showcase is Saturday and Sunday (March 10-11), 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., at Millicent Rogers Museum, 1504 Millicent Rogers Road, northwest of El Prado.
An opening reception is planned Friday (March 9), 5:30-7:30 p.m., to which the public is invited for free. Admission to the weekend showcase is free to Taos residents. Nonresidents are subject to regular admission.
Wintertime is traditionally when Taos Pueblo closes its doors to outside commerce, so this show allows visitors and locals to buy directly from many of the Native artists physically present during the weekend sale. Usually you have to travel from gallery to gallery at the Pueblo or all over Taos county, and typically the artists are in their studios hard at work, not on-hand to meet and greet visitors all in one place. So, this winter gathering is an eagerly anticipated showcase for both artists and buyers.
"We understand that during the annual winter closure these artists are impacted with no income," Kathleen Michaels, a Millicent Rogers Museum Program Manager and co-curator, said. "We also understand that there is an interest in people who are coming here. We're hoping for some sort of exchange with the Pueblo. So, with this one weekend, we are bringing over 20 artists from the Pueblo to you."
Paintings, sculpture, glass work, pottery, photography, fashion design, jewelry, drums, fry bread (while it lasts) and more will be featured during this two-day show and sale, with 21 of Taos Pueblo's finest artists present to talk about their work, their medium of choice and what influences have helped shape their work to date.
"We have established artists who have been recognized with awards from museums and art shows who are opening the doors for emerging artists who just need the chance to be discovered," Michaels said. "You will find that no matter how well-known these people are, they are down to earth and filled with stories to share about their inspiration for their creations."
In a press release, Michaels said it has been her "life's mission to promote the artistry and history of Taos Pueblo. Together with Ilona Spruce, tourism director of Taos Pueblo, we have been able to create a unique opportunity for the people of Taos Pueblo to form friendships and interest from the neighbors of Taos and abroad."
Famous Taos Pueblo sculptor John Suazo expressed his heartfelt appreciation to Spruce and Michaels for the pair's unstinting efforts to make this event a success for Taos Pueblo artists.
"Kathleen and Taos Pueblo Tourism have done an excellent job promoting the artists of Taos Pueblo," Suazo said in an interview last weekend. "I think these are some of the finest artists you'll find represented right here in your own backyard. You don't have to go to Santa Fe or Arizona to see this."
Now in his 43rd year of sculpting, Suazo said he'll be showcasing a variety of items, from little and middle-sized pieces, "a few four-footers," etchings and engravings on flat panel stones.
"I love doing these engravings of Taos Mountain with the Pueblo down below and the Buffalo Pasture. Taos Mountain has always been my favorite subject." Suazo is also carving monuments with animals and various illustrated stories, depending on what customers want. Bring him an idea and see how he can celebrate it in stone.
Painter, illustrator and author Jonathan Warm Day Coming said he's excited for the show, sharing work with buyers and his coup of being named one of the 20 "Invited Artists" whose art banner was chosen to hang in Taos Plaza through the year. The name of the banner image is "The Dream I Had." Warm Day Coming is bringing small original paintings, gicelée prints and cards to the Millicent Rogers showcase.
Michaels will present her wall art, inspired from the fabrics she hand paints. She is taking her "fabric painting to the next level of interior design," she said. On Sunday at 1 p.m., you can catch up with her during a gallery talk.
"Don't forget," she reminds us, so we don't miss her gallery talk. "It's daylight saving time, so the clock moves forward on Sunday."
Other invited showcase artists include: glass artist Ira Lujan; India ink on clay board artist Jocelyn Martinez, who is also the 2014 poster-award winner for Taos Historic Museums; micaceous pottery artist Dawning Pollen Shorty; traditional drum maker Luis Romero; jeweler Jacqueline Gala; Ryan Suazo, Patrick Trujillo, Suann Davin and many more traditional and contemporary artists.
Michaels notes that because Taos Pueblo tourism personnel must volunteer their time assisting in behind-the-scenes details of such an undertaking, it is hoped they will consider working in a museum environment. "It gives the younger generation an opportunity to become inspired with this and also for them to gain a referral for their portfolios for future prospects."
In partnership with Taos Mountain Casino, the opening reception is free to all.
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