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Joining point
King Hotel
20 Abdel Rehim Sabry Street
Phone: 202 333 59455
Joining point description
The King Hotel has 90 rooms with en suite bathrooms, television and air-conditioning. Other hotel features include laundry service, roof top bar and restaurant.
Joining point instructions
By far the easiest option from the airport is to take a taxi. Airport taxis shouldn't cost more than EGP100 (be prepared to bargain). The drive can take between 40 minutes and 1 hour depending on the time of day and subsequent traffic conditions.
Alternatively, Intrepid offer a pre-arranged private transfer service. Enquire with your agent on booking. If you have pre-purchased an arrival transfer you'll be met in the immigration area by a transfer officer from our local representative in Cairo. Look for the Intrepid logo and your name.
If for any reason you don't make contact with the transfer officer by the time you have cleared customs, as can occasionally occur as many flights tend to arrive at once.
Please call Ramadan Shedid on the following number:
(+20) 12 2100 5565
Give your exact location in the airport (find a landmark) and you'll be attended to promptly.
In the very unlikely event that this process fails, you can find taxis at the front of the airport to take you to your hotel. Please inform your group leader at the initial group meeting if this occurs.
If your flight is going to be early, delayed or cancelled please call ahead on the above numbers to explain the situation and advise alternative flight details.
If this is your first trip to Egypt a transfer is recommended.
Check-in time at our hotel is 2pm. Early check-in is not guaranteed, however if you arrive early, luggage storage is available. Speak to the hotel reception on arrival.
Problems and emergency contact information
While we always endeavour to provide the best possible holiday experience, due to the nature of travel and the areas we visit sometimes things can and do go wrong. Should any issue occur while you are on your trip, it is imperative that you discuss this with your group leader or our local representative straight away so that they can do their best to rectify the problem and save any potential negative impact on the rest of your trip.
We recognise that there may be times when your group leader/local partner may not be able to resolve a situation to your satisfaction - if this is the case, please ask the leader to speak to their direct manager.
You may also choose to provide details in your online feedback, which we ask you to complete within 30 days of the end of your trip. But we do ask you to be aware that it is very difficult for us to provide any practical help after the trip is complete.
For general contact details please use the following page: http://www.intrepidtravel.com/ourtrips/contact/
PEAK Cairo: +201096811067
Finishing point
King Hotel
20 Abdel Rehim Sabry Street
Phone: 202 333 59455
Finishing point description
The King Hotel has 90 rooms with en suite bathrooms, television and air-conditioning. Other hotel features include laundry service, roof top bar and restaurant.
Finishing point instructions
Checkout time is 12 midday. Taxis can easily be hired from the street in front of the hotel. Bargain for the fare and aim to pay approx EGP80. Only the new White taxis have working meters. The drive can take between 45 minutes and 1 hour depending on the time of day and subsequent traffic conditions.
We can offer a pre-arranged private transfer service. Inform your agent at the time of booking if you are interested.
Itinerary disclaimer
Occasionally our itineraries are updated during the year to incorporate improvements stemming from past travelers' comments and our own research. The information given in this itinerary may be slightly different to that in the brochure. It's very important that you print and review a final copy of your Essential Trip Information a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. If you have any queries, please contact your travel agent or our staff. We are here to help you! Please note that while we operate successful trips in this region throughout the year, some changes may occur in our itineraries due to inclement weather and common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities in each location may also vary from time to time.
A selection of optional activities are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only. Prices are approximate and are for entrance only and don't include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability and it may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. This means that it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, however we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and leaders are unable to assist you with booking these activities. The decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.
After your travels, we want to hear from you! We rely on your feedback. We read it carefully. Feedback helps us understand what we are doing well and what we could be doing better. It allows us to make improvements for future travelers.
Essential Trip Information
Passport and visas
As a general rule most countries expect that your passport has a minimum of 6 months validity remaining. Please ensure the name on your passport matches the name on your booking and airline tickets. Your passport details are required to complete your booking. Your consultant will contact you when this is required. Take a copy of the main passport pages and other important documents with you, and leave another copy at home with family or friends.
Visas are the responsibility of the individual traveler. Entry requirements can change at any time, so it's important that you check for the latest information. Please visit the relevant consular website of the country or countries you're visiting for detailed and up-to-date visa information specific to your nationality. Your consultant will also be happy to point you in the right direction with acquiring visas. Visas can take several weeks to process, so familiarise yourself with any requirements as soon as you have booked your trip to allow for processing time.
Visas are easily attainable on arrival at Cairo airport or Nuweiba ferry port for most nationalities. The visa costs USD25 and can only be paid in USD cash. On arrival to Cairo airport you buy your visa at any of the banks before proceeding to immigration. You will be given a stamp that you then need to put into your passport yourself. A single entry visa is valid for three months from date of issue and entitles the bearer to one month in Egypt. Multiple entry visas are not available at the airport or any border crossings.
Please check with your travel agent or embassy before departure as this information may change.
Medical and health information
All travelers need to be in good physical health in order to participate fully on this trip. When selecting your trip please make sure you have read through the itinerary carefully and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please note that if, in the opinion of our group leader or local guide, any traveler is unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group, we reserve the right to exclude them from all or part of a trip without refund.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information or for any necessary vaccinations and anti-malarial requirements before departure. We recommend that you carry a first aid kit as well as any personal medical requirements (including a spare pair of glasses) as they may not easily be obtained at the locations on this trip.
As a rule we recommend you don't drink tap water, even in hotels, as it may contain much higher levels of different minerals than the water you are used to at home. For local people this is not a problem as their bodies are used to this and can cope, but for visitors drinking the tap water can result in illness. Generally this isn't serious, an upset stomach being the only symptom, but it's enough to spoil a day or two of your holiday. Bottled water is widely available and your leader can recommend safe alternatives when available. Water consumption should be about three litres a day. Rehydration salts, motion sickness tablets, and diarrhoea blockers are available from many pharmacies.As a rule we recommend you don't drink tap water, even in hotels, as it may contain much higher levels of different minerals than the water you are used to at home. For local people this is not a problem as their bodies are used to this and can cope, but for visitors drinking the tap water can result in illness. Generally this isn't serious, an upset stomach being the only symptom, but it's enough to spoil a day or two of your holiday. Bottled water is widely available and your leader can recommend safe alternatives when available. Water consumption should be about three litres a day. Rehydration salts, motion sickness tablets, and diarrhoea blockers are available from many pharmacies.
Food and dietary requirements
Your group leader or representative will endeavor to cater for specific dietary requirements where possible. Please note that Gluten Intolerances and Vegan can be more challenging in some parts of the Middle East, you may wish to speak to your trip leader at the group meeting to alert them of this so they can help you throughout the trip in planning suitable meals.
Your group leader or representative will endeavor to disclose to their fullest knowledge the main ingredients in dishes being consumed. It is, however, your personal responsibility to ensure that you do not ingest any foods to which you are allergic.
Hotel (5 nights), Felucca (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (1 nights)
As a desert region, this part of the world has extremes of weather. Winter months (approx December to March) can be very cold. All of our hotel accommodation contains suitable bedding, and simple light bedding is provided during camping activities such as an overnight felucca, desert camps or at the Red Sea Beach camp stay. Most of our travelers find the bedding provided here adequate, but for your own comfort and if you are particularly sensitive to the cold, consider bringing your own sleeping bag, thermals, scarf, gloves and a warm jacket. Some of our guesthouses / hotels don't supply heating. In many cases this would be a major financial and environmental strain on our hotels and the local towns. Summer (approx June to August) can be very hot everywhere we travel, which means that it can be quite uncomfortable for those not used to the heat. Not all our hotels have air-conditioning, and in those that do, it's not always functioning.
Private vehicle, Felucca, Overnight sleeper train
There are some long travel days and some rough traveling in areas away from main tourist routes. Windy roads, rough surfaces and cramped conditions make for some challenging travel experiences. On some long travel days we depart early in the morning to ensure we optimise our time at our next destination. If you experience travel sickness we recommend you consider medication to help ease the discomfort.
Occasionally you may experience armed security and convoys between select towns or regions. Convoys are used to ensure all travelers are transported safely and, in many cases, tourists are only allowed to travel in scheduled convoys of buses and jeeps. On rare occasions you may have an armed guard in your vehicle. We want to warn you so you are not alarmed. This is a practice designed to keep tourists safe, although at times it can appear a little overboard.
On this itinerary you will be traveling by overnight sleeper train. The sleeper cabins are about 2x1.5 meters and are 2 berth. There are 2 beds on the top of each other. Pillows, sheets and blankets are provided. There is also a compartment next to the upper bed for luggage storage and a small sink. Toilets are located at the end of the carriage. Each carriage has 10 cabins which are all lockable from the inside. If you have booked a single supplement you will be assigned to your own berth.
During your journey dinner and breakfast are provided however the meals are very basic and you may wish to bring along your own fresh fruit, snacks and water to supplement these.
On this trip you will be traveling and sleeping on a felucca. A felucca is a traditional wooden boat with broad canvas sails. The felucca offers some shade and protection from the elements. However, there is no cabin or enclosed section. You will be sharing a sleeping area with your fellow group members for the night and a shared bathroom facility. You'll sleep outside on a simple mattress, there is a wooden ceiling above you but the area is otherwise open. If you feel the cold you should consider bringing a sleeping bag. These can also be rented locally. Please advise your leader during the welcome meeting. You may also wish to bring a sleeping sheet from home. Conditions will be basic during your felucca trip. If you are prepared for this, you're sure to have a memorable adventure. During the colder months (October to March) temperatures can get as low as 5°C at night.
Our Nubian sailing crew ( normally 2 for sailing, 1 for cooking ) provides all the meals, which are hearty and delicious.
We recommend that you pack everything you may need for the night in a small day bag.
The felucca will stop a few times during your journey and overnight stay.
Money matters
When it comes to money matters on the trip, every traveler is a little different. You know your spending habits better than we do, so please budget a sensible amount for things like meals not included, drinks, shopping, optional activities, tipping and laundry. It's always better to bring a little more than you think you'll need.
Also make sure you've read your trip details thoroughly so you know what's included in the trip price and what isn't. This should make budgeting a little easier. You'll find this info in the Inclusions section of your Essential Trip Information (that's this document).
Please note: all recommendations for additional costs, tipping etc. are in USD. You will need to convert these into the relevant local currency.
Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant could cost between USD10 to USD20. However, local street food can be substantially cheaper.
Dinner: At dinner time, your leader will normally recommend restaurants where you can safely try the local specialties of the region. Expect meals to cost between USD15 to USD25 for a main.
These are indicative prices only. If you are on a budget and are happy to eat just local food you can eat cheaper than this. If you want to try the finest food at the finest restaurants, then you can expect meals to cost as much as in western countries.
Known as 'baksheesh' in the Middle East, tipping is a part of everyday life in Egypt and is more than just a reward for services rendered. In a country where wages are extremely low it is an essential means of supplementing income. This practice is not merely reserved for foreigners and Egyptians have to constantly hand out 'Baksheesh' as well - to park their cars, ensure fresh produce and pick up their mail. If you are satisfied with the services provided, a tip - though not compulsory - is appropriate and always appreciated. While it may not be customary to you, it's of great significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels.
Usually the equivalent of around USD5 to USD10 per person, per day to cover tips is fine. Over the years we have found that many of our travelers find the need for tipping to be both tiresome and embarrassing, especially if they don't have the correct small change. To overcome this, your leader might raise the idea of a group tipping kitty. At your group meeting, your tour leader may discuss the idea of running this kitty, whereby everybody contributes an equal amount and then your tour leader pays the tips as you go. The leader will keep a running record of all monies spent (except restaurant tips). The record can be checked at any time and any money remaining at the end of the tour returned to group members. This kitty does not include tips for your leader and crew.
To give you a bit of guidance, we've put together the following tipping notes. These are just suggestions, based on feedback from past travelers and our staff on the ground. Please don't tip with coins, very small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes. This is regarded culturally as an insult.
- Basic restaurants – Round up to the nearest figure or leaving the loose change is generally fine.
- Up-market restaurants – When checking the bill, if there's an addition of 10% service charge, there's no requirement for tipping. Otherwise, 10% of the total bill amount is appropriate.
- Local guides – Throughout your trip you may at times have a local guide in addition to your leader. We suggest USD3 per person, per day for local guides.
- Felucca boat trips: If you are traveling on an itinerary that includes an overnight Felucca trip up the Nile, we suggest USD3 per person, per day for the boat staff.
- Your tour leader: You may also consider tipping your tour leader for outstanding service throughout your trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference; however as a guideline USD3 to USD4 per person, per day can be used. Of course you are free to tip more or less as you see fit, depending on your perception of service quality and the length of your trip. Remember, a tip is not compulsory and should only be given when you receive excellent service.
We try to plan for every eventuality, but there are still some things beyond our control. Please make sure you bring an extra USD500 for emergencies (e.g. natural disasters or civil unrest). Sometimes these things necessitate last minute changes to our itineraries, and we can't guarantee there won't be some extra costs involved.
With the exception of Iran, ATMs are widely available in major towns and cities throughout the Middle East and Turkey. Credit and debit cards are the best way to access money throughout most trips (note though that charges are made for each transaction). Credit cards are generally available in tourist shops and restaurants. Visa and Mastercard are generally preferred over American Express, Diners, etc. Smaller venues take cash only.
Check with your bank before departure that your card is accepted in the countries you are traveling to. Also ensure your bank is aware of your travel plans as - suspecting fraud - they may cancel your cards after the first few international transactions.
Be aware that your withdrawing limit may vary from country to country (regardless of your withdrawing limit in your home country) and it can be as low as the equivalent to USD100 per day.
There are many opportunities to purchase souvenirs and handicrafts while on this trip. Popular purchases include: gold and silver jewellery, perfume and Pyrex perfume bottles, essential oils, papyrus art, alabaster statues and silver including cartouches (hieroglyphics).
While we do not make arrangements for specific shopping excursions due to our passengers feedback, there may be opportunities where your trip leader can offer suggestions if you are interested.
Please note that in Egypt, silver is a common souvenir in the form of jewellery and other items. The silver in Egypt is generally stamped with '800' meaning that it's 80% silver and 20% other metal. This is a reduced quality to the silver you may be more familiar with which is '925'.
What you need to bring will vary according to the trip style you have chosen, the countries you are visiting and when you are traveling. Generally speaking, we recommend you pack as lightly as possible and make sure that you are able to carry and lift your own luggage, and walk with it for short distances.
Most travelers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly. Smaller bags or backpacks with wheels are convenient although we recommend your bag has carry straps. You'll also need a day pack/bag to carry water and a camera etc for day trips.
Below are some ideas and helpful tips on what you specifically need for this trip.
• Travel documents: passport, visa (if required), travel insurance, air tickets or e-ticket receipts and a copy of this document.
• Photocopy of main passport pages, visa (if required), travel insurance and air tickets.
• Personal medical kit. Your guide will carry a large kit but we recommend you carry items such as mild pain killers, electrolytes and bandaids.
• Daypack
• Watch/Alarm clock or phone that can be used for both.
• Power adaptors
• Insect repellent
• Sun protection - hat, sunscreen, sunglasses
• Earplugs and eye mask (you might be sharing with a snorer!)
• Water bottle. We recommend at least a 1.5litre capacity. The sale of bottled water contributes to an enormous environmental problem around the world. In addition to the water in bottles, the production of a 1 litre plastic bottle takes 2 litres of water and 200ml of oil. A large proportion end up in limited landfill or discarded in waterways and natural environments.
• Warm clothes including hat and gloves - When traveling in cooler climates
• Wind and waterproof rain jacket
• Toiletries/travel wipes
• Travel Towel
• Closed in, comfortable walking shoes. As most of our trips include some walking elements, we highly recommend that you take a pair of comfortable, closed-in walking shoes. Closed-in shoes will help to protect your feet from cuts and scratches when walking through bush/grass-lands, and will also act as a barrier protection in rare cases against bites or stings.
• Camera with spare memory cards and batteries
• Swimwear (itinerary dependant)
• Clothes! Bear in mind that laundry facilities will be widely available throughout this trip. The cost varies in each destination.
On this trip, you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and, although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage, we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg. If your itinerary includes a flight, please keep in mind that some domestic airlines have checked luggage limits of 15kg.
Please note that as a desert region, the Middle East can have extreme weather. Temperatures are generally hot with little rain. This can become extreme during the summer months of June to August. In the months of December to March it can be very cold, particularly next to the river or the ocean and out in the desert where night temperatures can drop dramatically. Even in the hot months, it can get cold in the desert at night. Consider bringing a sleeping bag, thermals, scarf, gloves and a warm jacket for travel in this period, especially on itineraries which include camping such as on a felucca, in a desert camp, or at a Red Sea beach camp. A light water and windproof jacket is useful and a hat is essential.
Please try to avoid bringing unnecessary valuables, and use your hotel safes to store the bulk of your money, passport, and airline tickets. It's also a good idea to purchase a money belt or pouch that is easily hidden. We strongly recommend that you photocopy all important documents e.g. air tickets, passport, vaccination certificate, etc. and keep the copies separate from the originals. While not valid, a photocopy makes it very much easier to obtain replacements if necessary.
Most of our trips have access to power to recharge batteries for phones and cameras regularly. We always recommend that you carry an extra battery for your camera just in case. Charging of batteries is advised before checking out of your hotel rooms. Please bear in mind there may be some nights were electricity may not be as readily available as you might be used to – home stays, beach and desert camps etc.
Group Leader
All Intrepid group trips are accompanied by one of our group leaders. The aim of the group leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. Intrepid endeavours to provide the services of an experienced leader. However, due to the seasonality of travel, rare situations may arise where your leader is new to a particular region or training other group leaders. Your leader will provide information on the places you are traveling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects.
At Intrepid we aim to support local guides who have specialised knowledge of the regions we visit - and who better to hear it from than the locals themselves? If you're interested in delving deeper into the local culture then your leader can recommend a local guide service in most of the main destinations on your trip.
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers. Please refer to our website's safety page for links to major travel advisories and updates on safety issues affecting our trip.
We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while traveling, for the safe-keeping of your passport, air tickets, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home - you won't need it while traveling. Many of our hotels have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage.
Your leader will accompany you on all included activities, however during your trip you'll have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your leader will assist you with the available options in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your Intrepid itinerary, and Intrepid makes no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. Please also note that your Leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it's deemed necessary due to safety concerns.
For more details on the type of conditions and safety standards you can expect on your trip, please refer to Intrepid's operational safety policy on our website. We recommend that you take a moment to read through this information before traveling, and would appreciate any feedback on how well it's being implemented in the field:
Please be aware that local laws governing tourism facilities in this region differ from those in your home country and not all the accommodation which we use has a fire exit, fire extinguishers or smoke alarms.
Some hotel balconies don't meet western standards in terms of the width of the balcony fence being narrower than 10cm.
Depending on where you come from please note that drivers in this part of the world may drive on the opposite side of the road from what you are used to. Look both ways before crossing any road. Traffic can be a little more chaotic than you might be used to at home. Be aware!
Please be aware that local laws governing transportation safety may differ from those in your home country and not all the transport which we use is able to provide seat belts.
While traveling there is always the risk of pick-pocketing and petty theft, particularly in the more touristy cities. We recommend that you exercise caution when walking at night and encourage you to walk in groups and only on main, well-lit thoroughfares. Be particularly vigilant on public transport. Simple measures like carrying your day pack on your front, not hanging your bag over the back of your chair or on the floor and wearing a money belt will reduce any chance that your valuables should go missing.
Please take care when taking part in any activities in the ocean, river or open water, where waves and currents can be unpredictable. It's expected that anyone taking part in water activities is able to swim and have experience in open water. All swimmers should seek local advice before entering the water.
We recommend that you check your government's advice in relation to the areas you will be visiting for their latest travel information before departure and ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas your itinerary covers.
Following recent incidents in Egypt, we recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before your departure and that you ensure that your travel insurance covers you for all areas in your itinerary. We have links to all major travel advisories and regular updates on issues affecting your trip on our travel alerts page.
The safety of our travelers and staff is our first priority. We continue to monitor the situation through official travel advisories and our local operations team, and we're able to quickly change arrangements if for any reason we become concerned. If there should be any changes to the situation you will be advised immediately.
We have also taken the following measures to minimise the potential risk for our travelers in Egypt:
-24 to 48hrs prior to each departure our local office are in contact with tourist police to get approval for each itinerary. The tourist police notify our local operator immediately should any advice or information change.
-We use private rather than public transport on all our itineraries.
-We travel in (armed) convoys on main routes, and multiple check points are in place between most cities.
Audits were carried out on balloon operators within Egypt to confirm the safety of their operations. But unfortunately, we were not able to ascertain the safety standards of these balloon operators- therefore, we are not able to recommend or assist in the booking of any balloon excursions.
A couple of rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on our trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land, but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for Intrepid travelers. Intrepid's philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter and in particular, the local people who make our destinations such special places. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our group leader has the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Everyone has the right to feel safe and secure on their trip. We don't tolerate any form of violence (verbal or physical) or sexual harassment at Intrepid, either between passengers or involving our leaders, local operators or locals.
Sexual relationships (consensual or otherwise) between a leader and a passenger are unacceptable. If you ever feel another person is behaving inappropriately please inform us immediately by contacting the emergency contact number detailed in these trip notes.
Traveling on a group trip
As you travel on a group trip you will be exposed to all the pleasures and maybe some of the frustrations of traveling in a group. Your fellow travelers will probably come from all corners of the world and likely a range of age groups too. We ask you to be understanding of the various needs and preferences of your group - patience with your fellow travelers is sometimes required for the benefit of everyone's travel experience. Remember too that you have responsibilities to the group. If you are requested to be at a place at a certain time, ensure that you don't keep the rest of the group waiting. We have found time and time again that the very best trips we operate are those where the dynamics within the group work well - this takes just a little effort on your part. Due to privacy reasons we are unable to provide you with contact details and any personal information about your fellow travelers booked on your trip prior to departure.
Our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and don't involve a compulsory single supplement. Single travelers share with people of the same gender in accommodation ranging from twin to multishare. Some of our itineraries have accommodation booked on a mixed gender share basis and where applicable this will be specified in our Trip Notes. On a selection of our trips, you have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure that you have your own accommodation (where available). Please note that this only applies to accommodation during the tour - pre-trip and post-trip accommodation will be booked on a single room basis.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory for all our trips. We require that, at a minimum, you are covered for medical expenses including emergency repatriation. We strongly recommend that the policy also covers personal liability, cancellation, curtailment and loss of luggage and personal effects.
When traveling on a trip, you won't be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance and the insurance company's 24 hour emergency contact number has been seen by your leader.
If you have credit card insurance your group leader will require details of the participating insurer/underwriter, the level of coverage, policy number and emergency contact number rather than the bank's name and credit card details. Please contact your bank for these details prior to arriving in-country.
Responsible Travel
We believe strongly in low impact or rather positive impact tourism. Broadly speaking this means that we try to minimise the negative aspects of tourism on the local cultures and environments that we visit and highlight the positive aspects. Please visit our website for further details and suggestions on how you can be a responsible traveler.
When packing, be aware that dress standards are conservative and you should dress accordingly. To respect the local culture and for your own comfort, we strongly recommend modest clothing. As a guideline, shoulders and knees at the minimum (and everything in between including midriff and cleavage) should be covered at all times. Wearing shorts and singlet tops is not appropriate and may well restrict your entry into sites of a religious nature, family homes, and will limit your local interaction opportunities in general. Loose, lightweight, long clothing (3/4 trousers that come to the calf are fine) is both respectful and cool in the predominantly warm climate. As the countries we visit are Islamic nations, women may find a headscarf useful.
The Intrepid Foundation
Since Intrepid Travel commenced operating in 1989 we've been committed to giving something back to the communities we visit. One way has been through our support for local humanitarian, development and conservation projects. Many of our travelers want to contribute something too. Whilst it is often tempting to give hand-outs to those less fortunate, this has the potential to promote a culture of begging and dependency. Handouts are not a sustainable way for individuals or communities to live. That's why we established The Intrepid Foundation – to make it easier for travelers wishing to give back to communities in an effective and meaningful way.
The Intrepid Foundation is a not-for-profit fund offering a selection of excellent grassroots organisations which you can contribute to. All donations to The Intrepid Foundation will be matched by Intrepid Travel dollar for dollar (up to AU$1,000 per donor and a total of AU$400,000 for all donors in each financial year, excluding emergency appeals). And every cent gets there as Intrepid Travel pays for all the administration costs. Donating is simple and secure. Please ask your leader for information on the projects we support through The Intrepid Foundation or go to our website:
Organisations and projects currently supported by The Intrepid Foundation in Egypt include:
* Animal Care in Egypt is a true friend to Egypt's mistreated animals. They provide free professional veterinary care, food and medication for some 4,000 injured, sick and mistreated animals each month. In addition to rehabilitating the mistreated, ACE also provides local people with education in appropriate animal care.
* Educate-Me provides a range of educational services including early childhood education, after school programs, education scholarships and adult education programs.
Donations of second-hand tack/dog collars and flea treatment are always welcomed.


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i need help!! i have missed my period my like 5-6 days and i keep having belly ache and head achs..im 16 and i dunno what to do i dont want to be pregnant or have a child.. could i be pregnant??
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Menstrual cycle can delay by 7-10 days once in a while for no reason. If you have missed your periods then please take a pregnancy test. If urine pregnancy test is negative then go for a blood pregnancy test. Yes, pregnancy is a possibility and in initial stages if you do not want it, a gynecologist or a well baby clinic or a mother and child clinic can help you abort the baby with help of medicines alone. Hope this helps. Take care!
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Click on the title of the ESA 95th Annual Meeting to select it from the "Available Events". To display the appropriate registration fee(s), click on the arrow beside the field labeled "Registrant Class" and click on the option that applies to you. If you have been an ESA member but your membership is no longer current, you will see a message in the black bar near the top of the page indicating "Your membership has Lapsed. Click here to Re-Join." Click where indicated, follow the instructions provided to update your membership, then return to the electronic Meeting Registration Form to continue.
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So, Tina Fey hosted Saturday Night Live this week! She was OK, but nothing from the episode really stood out... that is, until Bill Hader reprised his role as Stefon—Weekend Update's club-hopping "City Correspondent"—who came armed with the most ridiculous suggestions imaginable for a Mother's Day out. The bit succeeded in its own right, but the fact that Hader broke character about 20 times to regain his composure made everything funnier.


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Transocean, Ltd., the Switzerland-based offshore contractor that owned the Deepwater Horizon floating drilling rig, has asked a federal court in Houston to limit its liability from the oil spill to less than $27 million.
Invoking a little-known maritime law passed in 1851, the company said it should not have to pay any more than the salvage value of the charred oil rig and its freight, all of which sank in 5,000 feet of water after the April 20 explosion that killed 11 workers. Before the accident, the Deepwater Horizon was valued at more than $500 million.
In a statement, Transocean said the court petition was filed at the request of its insurance companies, and the petition will allow the company to consolidate all outstanding lawsuits before a single federal judge in Houston. The company said it now faces more than 100 lawsuits over the spill in several states.
Lawyers for those injured in the blast said the petition could also prevent any claims filed more than six months after the accident.
"It's very unfair," said Matthew Shaffer, a Houston attorney who represents a handful of Transocean employees injured in the blast. "It's a slap in the face to anyone who has been injured because of their negligence."
Transocean's filing comes as the Obama administration and Congress seek to retroactively raise liability limits that would cap the cost BP, the runaway well's owner, would have to pay. The current limit is $75 million. Some members of Congress have proposed raising that to $10 billion.
Shaffer said Transocean must prove it did nothing wrong to cause the accident in order to successfully limit its damages.
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Brief History of Fenugreek
Fenugreek, popularly referred to as Greek Hay, is an herb that naturally thrives in the Mediterranean part of the globe. Fenugreek was traditionally used as a kitchen spice, often a primary ingredient for pickles. But more than a culinary ingredient, fenugreek has long been used for various medicinal purposes.
Ancient Egyptian texts dating back from 500BC recounts how people of the time used to prepare medicinal concoctions derived from Fenugreek seed. Early Egyptians used this fenugreek-derived concoction to treat various physical symptoms ranging from digestive irregularities to menstrual cramps. In the 1900s, fenugreek seeds were used as a main ingredient in the production of Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, a patent medicine widely distributed to treat menstrual disorders.
As it turns out, the ancient fenugreek drink the Egyptians once concocted has not been lost to the modern world. Just the opposite in fact, fenugreek tea remains as popular as ever among today's tea crazed generation. And with its popularity comes cupful of fenugreek health benefits. Fixing yourself a fresh cup of fenugreek tea is always a good idea. And even if you're short on time, you can easily find where to buy fenugreek seed tea, and learn how to make a healthy organic fenugreek tea recipe.
Keeps Cholesterol In Check with Fenugreek Tea
The fenugreek plant is known to be a potent source of steroidal saponins. Steroidal saponins are naturally occurring substances that help prevent the absorption of cholesterol and triglycerides. This allows fenugreek tea to actively keep cholesterol levels in check, especially lowering that of the low density lipoprotein (LDL).
Relevant studies suggest that people who regularly consume 2 ounces of fenugreek extract have seen a healthy 14% drop in their cholesterol levels, thereby significantly lowering their risk of suffering from a heart attack by 25%.
Fenugreek Tea Lowers Blood Sugar Levels
The fenugreek plant is especially helpful in alleviating the symptoms of type 2 diabetes. More than that, studies conducted by an Indian research team suggests that fenugreek, when regularly consumed by patients afflicted with type 1 diabetes, accounts for a 54% drop in urinary sugar levels.
Researchers believe that this natural tendency of fenugreek to control blood sugar is largely due to the presence of galactomannan. Galactomannan is a naturally occurring fiber that has long been recognized to delay sugar absorption to the blood stream.
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Today, a growing number of fitness professionals regard fenugreek herbal tea as effective drink for diabetes and weight loss. Not only does fenugreek lower health hazards that are often invisible to the naked eye such as high cholesterol and high blood sugar levels. Regular fenugreek consumption, as it turns out, also helps keep your body weight in check.
Fenugreek consists of natural soluble fibers that leave the human body feeling full, thereby suppressing appetite. To add to this, fenugreek is also believed to have thermogenic properties that could enhance carbohydrate metabolism.


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Small worms on floor.
Please help with you advice: I recently pulled out the drawer from under my daughter's crib. I have a towel in it for the cat to sleep (so he won't climb into the crib). I lifted the towel and found numerous, small curling dark worms. They had migrated to a bag of cloth diapers next to the drawer. I've seen about 4-5 fleas in the house and the cat has been scratching. My son is being eaten alive each night. (another bedroom). My question is, are these flea larvae or some other parasite.
I think its some maggot larvae. The cat would have brought some dead mice, lizard or something and left it there. I once found black small curved worms in my house, accompanied by a stench. Try to figure out whats causing the stench i stumbled upon the carcass of a lizard with the worms on it.
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Here are your Apple rumors and AAPL news items for today:
Mini Might: Industry research firm NPD DisplaySearch says that Apple's (NASDAQ:AAPL) new iPad Mini is close to outselling the standard-sized iPad, CBS News notes. Apple introduced the 7.9-inch iPad Mini in October. NPD notes that Apple had forecast sales of 6 million iPad Minis during the holiday quarter, but has now ordered its Asian manufacturing partners to produce more than 12 million units for the quarter. The basic WiFi-only iPad Mini starts at $329, compared to $499 for the latest generation full-sized iPad. NPD predicts that the iPad Mini could comprise half of all iPad sales next year. Apple is expected to sell 100 million iPads in 2013. But Apple's manufacturing partners for the iPad Mini are already have trouble meeting demand, suggesting that Apple will need to add additional suppliers.
Pad Traffic: The majority of mobile Internet usage in the U.S. and Canada came from iPhones and iPads last month, Forbes noted. Apple devices produced 64% of mobile Internet traffic, according to industry research firm Chitika Insights. At the beginning of this year, Apple devices accounted for 58% of mobile Internet traffic. Samsung devices generated 13% of mobile Internet traffic in North America last month, while HTC devices produced 5%. While Samsung devices have kept a relative stable share of U.S. and Canadian mobile Internet traffic, HTC devices saw their share plunge from 14% earlier in the year.
Far East Debut: Starting today, Chinese consumers can finally buy Apple's new iPhone 5, CNET notes. In order to prevent mobs at its Chinese Apple Stores, the company implemented a reservation system. Customers without a reservation system cannot purchase an iPhone at Apple Stores in China today. Consequently, crowds seen in previous iPhone launches were absent in China today. Last year, unruly crowds damaged Apple's Beijing store during the iPhone 4S launch. The iPad Mini and fourth-generation iPad launched in China last month. The iPhone 5 is available through China Unicom (NYSE:CHU) and China Telecom (NYSE:CHA), but is not yet carried on China Mobile (NYSE:CHL), the world's largest carrier.
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| April 15, 2010, 4:49 pm
With the Broncos losing their biggest and most productive wide receiver yesterday when they traded Brandon Marshall to Miami, it would be very easy to connect the dots that Denver is setting itself up to replace Marshall by selecting a receiver very high in next week's NFL draft.
Maybe not, said ESPN draft analyst Todd McShay.
"I don't expect them at all to take a receiver in the first," McShay said on a conference call with reporters Thursday. "And it won't shock me if they don't take a receiver – I think they have four picks in the top 80 – if they wait until that 80th spot."


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Tutor/Facilitator Naomi Gordon, Sheffi Shapira & Marie Feigl
Date: on/from Tue 12 Feb 2019 to end year
Frequency: Weekly
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Naomi, Sheffi and Marie are experienced in multicultural folk dance and the teaching of dance. Their course will offer mature age adults a fun program of dance, movement and games that will enhance their balance, coordination and memory. At the same time it promotes social interaction, sensory stimulation and participant contribution, using a relaxed and enjoyable approach.
REQUIREMENTS: Participants do not need to have any prior dance experience. They only need to attend wearing light comfortable clothing and sneakers.
TUTORS: Naomi is an experienced Occupational Therapist (Senior Clinician in Gerontology at one stage) who successfully ran such groups in a hospital setting. Naomi has used her Occupational Therapy training and dance experience to choreograph and teach dance sessions, appropriate to skill levels, in hospital and community settings.
Her colleague Sheffi is a well-known master of folk dance teaching with advanced certification. Sheffi is a charismatic master teacher of dance with advanced qualifications and many years of experience running creative programs for all ages and backgrounds.
Marie has had a lifetime of dancing since childhood. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Movement and Dance from the Department of Education, University of Melbourne, and the Recreational Folkdance Teaching Certificate from Ausdance Australia. Marie has had over twenty years of dance teaching experience and her greatest joy is to bring the joy of dance to others.


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"You cannot compare anyone to Messi. Cristiano Ronaldo is a great human footballer, but Messi is a Martian. He can run even faster with the ball than he can without it. It's as if he's playing another sport. It's almost impossible to do the things he does at that speed."
Alfio Basile
"I got carried away by fame and success. I thought I could do anything. I crossed the line. I was making R$ 800 (€320) at Botafogo and I went to Atletico Mineiro to make R$ 7,800 (€3,100). I thought I was rich. I would give my parents R$ 1,000 [€397] and spend the rest partying. When I went to Madrid, success got to me even more. I wanted to own everything. For example, I would go to a bar and I would tell the bouncer to open the place because I would drink everything that was there. There was one time where I peed in the lobby of the best hotel of my town, at three in the morning, while the receptionist was doing my check-in."
Cicinho on going off the rails
"It was wrong. It does not matter who takes the free-kick or gets the assist. At the end of the game, we all want the three points. This is not FC Robben or FC Ribery. This is FC Bayern. We have to put all of our egos together to be successful as a team."
Franck Ribery on his dressing-room bust-up with Arjen Robben last season
"For me, the Ballon d'Or recipient must be a player that won something significant. Ronaldo helped [Real Madrid] win in something big, and I do not think in the history of the Ballon d'Or, someone won it without winning something big. Without winning the Champions League, without winning the Spanish league, how can Messi win the Ballon d'Or?"
Jose Mourinho
"Once the Premier League was the most beautiful in the world, but I think the football has now become second-rate. It's more fun to play in Italy where every game is a fight, rather than a tournament where the top few teams get an easy 30 points."
Pablo Osvaldo
"He is good, but not very good."
Uli Hoeness, Bayern Munich's president, on Mario Gomez
"I heard and read all the time that Guardiola really rated me. Everybody thought we had a great relationship, because he was always very positive about me. However, I never really played much under Pep. I did bring this up with him when we met face-to-face. I told him that I didn't appreciate it that he always praised me, but never started a match with me."
Seydou Keita
"Zlatan is a player of such high quality. He is one of the best strikers in the world. He has fantastic athletic strength in addition to extraordinary technical ability. He is the type of player who is almost perfect, and he will bring a lot to PSG."
Salvatore Sirigu on Zlatan Ibrahimovic
"I arrived there in the summer, but three or four months later a really fierce winter took hold, with snow and temperatures of around -10°C. That alone is tough for a Brazilian, then you had the language barrier. It all makes you want to jump on the first plane home but, as I'd already been to Spain without success, I was really determined to overcome those difficulties."
* Ze Roberto to FIFA.com on the difficulties of adapting to life at Bayer Leverkusen*
"Everybody thought no team would play the kind of football that Brazil produced in the 1970 World Cup. But Spain are doing something special and it would take another great team to end their domination. There is no doubt that Barcelona are a great team and are ambassadors of the beautiful game. But we retained the European Cup, which even the current Barça side couldn't do."
Ruud Gullit
"In dribbling terms, he reminds me of Messi. Messi is the best in the world, but Insigne has the possibility of tracing the career of the Barcelona phenomenon."
Goran Pandev on Lorenzo Insigne
"I was on holiday and was staying in a hotel and there were quite a few footballers. The staff of the hotel usually play against the visitors, so I was by the pool and I heard they were playing football. Then I went across and saw other footballers playing and I told my friends and (girlfriend) Shauna, 'I'm sorry, but I am going to play'. I just went in through the groove and played for about 20 to 25 minutes. It was great, I enjoyed it. So it was just to get back into the groove and to get back into momentum, it was just great but I just hope to God that I can get in there myself, with the 11 players on the pitch and to play would be fantastic."
Fabrice Muamba, who almost died a couple of months earlier, on enjoying an impromptu kickabout in Dubai in May
"The locker room was out of control in the last two or three months, with things I'd never seen in 13 years with the Rossoneri. The rules were no longer respected and the older players, who were irritated, no longer had the strength or the willpower to tell their team-mates off. When we had training at 9.30am, many arrived just ten minutes beforehand and nobody would say anything. I'd arrive 45 minutes early in order to do some exercises, get a massage or even just to relax with a cup of coffee. That's the sporting culture you get after years of experience. Or, when we had lunch at 13.00, some turned up 15 minutes late. There was no respect for the rules. If in a group of 25 players the rules are not respected, then it's immediately chaos. These are things that sap energy from the older players too, as they get irritated at wasting time criticising the others. The thing that really annoyed me was that nobody said anything. I no longer felt like Rino Gattuso in that locker room, so I realised it was time to leave."
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Chef's Delight
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The event …
You can bet your money on the 24th annual Chef's Delight and come away knowing you'll be a winner Tuesday, Oct. 9. Beginning at 6 p.m., The Holiday Inn Beaumont Plaza will be the scene of a wonderful evening of fun, food and fellowship honoring President Jimmy and First Lady Susan Simmons of Lamar University and providing funding for scholarships for culinary students of the future.
The menu …
Members of the Golden Triangle Chefs Association will serve dinner to more than 700 people, featuring New Orleans-style grilled oysters, duck confit salad, center-cut grilled steak with Bourbon Street demi, and vanilla bean crème brulee bread pudding with homemade limoncello sauce. Chef Casey Gates, president of the local chefs association and a Lamar Hospitality Management program alumnus, said, "This event is an opportunity to exhibit the wealth of culinary talents available in the Golden Triangle." As an added bonus, the chefs will be assisted by students from Lamar University's Hospitality Management and Culinary Programs.
The organizers …
Businessman Frank Messina, known by many as Lamar's No. 1 fan, and Dr. Molly J. Dahm, director of the four-year Hospitality Management Program and the Culinary Certificate Program, as event co-chairs, are especially excited about this year's Chef's Delight. "We are thrilled," said Messina, "because we are presenting President Jimmy Simmons with a special gift for the university, honoring him and his lovely wife Susan, and celebrating 24 years of this event, which means so much to so many." Messina could not say enough good things about his co-chair, Dahm, with whom he has been working since she came to Lamar University in 1996 after an extensive career in both international and domestic hotel and restaurant management.
Messina reflected on the humble beginnings of the Sabine Area Restaurant Association, (SARA), co-sponsor of the event, when he and friends David and Vera Rodriguez had a conversation about getting the restaurant owners together for a local event to raise funding for the university. Rodriguez owned David's Upstairs at the time, and Messina said it was one of the finest places to eat in Beaumont. "We thought we might fill a few tables and raise some money for Lamar. The folks at Holiday Inn Plaza agreed to let us use their property, and David and I set out to sell tickets. The event was well received, and here we are 24 years later still going strong. When Molly came on board, she helped to add some interesting things like the silent auction, wider varieties of food, some really great ideas, and we have grown even more. People look forward to attending each year, participating, and to the good we do by helping kids with scholarships to help better their lives."
Messina, a cheerleader for Southeast Texas, said, "I do not believe you can travel to any city our size and find the quality of restaurants we have here in Beaumont."
Dahm agrees. "We have modeled our hospitality and culinary programs at Lamar on the philosophy of giving of ourselves and of our organizations in order that others may benefit in the best way possible," she said. "It has been our experience that the most successful businesses and individuals in the industry are those who constantly and exhaustively give back to the community, who take an active role in building and shaping their own world."
Messina, who now owns five busy stores, said one of the biggest assets of the culinary program at Lamar is in educating kids who will hopefully be interested in remaining in the area and keeping our restaurants among the best in the area.
Dahm added, "Frank and I see the endowment (to Lamar) as a signal to continue on our current path but also as a challenge to constantly try to improve the way in which we teach and shape our students. We want your investment to grow and proliferate, producing new and talented professionals with the greatest integrity and highest standards for our industry and community."
The honorees …
Lamar President Jimmy Simmons has announced his retirement effective Jan. 31, 2013, to devote more time to his family.
The Simmons have shared the spotlight for more than four decades, orchestrating a bright future for the university while contributing time and considerable talents to the entire Southeast Texas community and achieving professional success in the arenas of art, education and business. Lamar's 10th president, Jimmy led LU into a new era of dynamic growth as band director, musician, educator and respected friend. Susan has been a leader in community organizations while also achieving excellence as a Realtor, teacher and business owner. The couple married on June 2, 1968, beginning a life focused on family and a deep affection for their town, the region and the university.
Susan has played several important roles. She has been a Realtor with American Real Estate more than 25 years, with honors that include Realtor of the Year and Multi-Million-Dollar Producer. She owned and operated Caterpillar Children's Shop and assisted in the family construction company, applying her many artistic talents to coordinate floor plans and designs.
She has served as president and debutante chair of the Symphony League of Beaumont, as solicitations chair of the Junior League of Beaumont, as social chair of the Neches River Festival and on the boards of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas, Beaumont Family Services and other organizations. The former Susan Williams, she is a 1968 elementary-education graduate of Lamar University who taught at Fletcher Elementary School.
"We are both Beaumont natives, and we've been affiliated with this institution for more than 42 years," Jimmy said. "That is very, very special. I would say probably nowhere in the country would you find that kind of relationship with a president and a university."
The record …
Jimmy led the university into an era of dynamic growth and faced such obstacles as hurricanes Rita (in 2005) and Ike (in 2008). In the wake of the damaging storms, Jimmy and his faithful team kept classes and graduation on schedule, restoring the campus and adding state-of-the-art facilities. In the spring of 2008, under Jimmy's leadership, the university launched its first comprehensive campaign, "Investing in the Future," that has now raised more than $100 million.
Jimmy is well known for his love of music and has shared his wonderful talent at hundreds of events and gatherings playing clarinet, saxophone and piano. He is also credited for being the driving force behind bringing football back to Lamar after a 21-year absence. And, of course, he favors the marching band. Among the many honors Jimmy has enjoyed are being named Newsmaker of the Year in both 1999 and 2009 and Newsmaker of the Decade by the Press Club of Southeast Texas.
The sponsorship …
The annual Chef's Delight is co-sponsored by the SARA and the Golden Triangle Chefs Association. During this fun-filled evening, a silent auction will be conducted. Auction packages include trips to the wine county in Napa Valley and in Texas as well as weekend trips to Austin and San Antonio. One special package features a dinner hosted by President and Mrs. Simmons, along with other themed meals and dinners. For sports lovers, there will be a weekend at New Orleans' Royal Sonnesta with field-level seats for the Saints-Falcons game, plus several packages featuring our own Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys, as well as the Houston Rockets and a weekend at the Houston Rodeo. The golfers will enjoy packages featuring rounds of golf both locally and at the Wildcat Golf Club and Tour 18.
Thirty auction packages will be offered during the evening's excitement. Proceeds support SARA scholarships and its $250,000 endowment gift to Lamar's Hospitality Management program, the livestock auctions at the Southeast Texas State Fair, Golden Triangle Homeless Shelters, and other local charities.
Charles Duit, Culinary Arts Program chef instructor, said, "Where else but in Beaumont, Texas would two foodservice-based organizations, the Golden Triangle Chefs Association and the Sabine Area Restaurant Association, come together for 24 years and counting to raise funds to help educate the future workers of the hospitality industry through our own Lamar University Hospitality Program? Local monies raised to support local students and benefit local businesses. I like that!"
For additional information, contact event co-chairs Frank Messina of Debb's and Messina Liquors (409) 833-8854, or call Dr. Molly J. Dahm at Lamar University (409) 880-1744 to purchase tickets. Individual tickets are $60 or a table for 10 at $600.
Brenda Cannon Henley can be reached at (409) 781-8788 or at brendacannonhenley [at] yahoo [dot] com.


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Thursday, August 18, 2011
An Experience with Greige Goods
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- Jan said...
Great post. I'm like your friend, a seamstress for over 60 years, a quilter for 2. I could immediately tell the difference in fabrics, when I started quilting. I just knew they were better.
- August 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM
- luvtoquilt said...
Thanks for the tip. This is so important -- I know so many quilters who just don't want to pay quilt shop prices for fabric -- big mistake for the heirloom quilts. After putting all the time and effort into a beautiful quilt, what a disappointment to have it fade! P.S. Are you still thinking about doing another one of your fabulous quilt alongs this fall?
- August 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM
- Deb said...
I can tell the different in fabrics right off the bat. It always makes me cringe when someone tells me they're making a quilt out of fabrics from Joanne's or similar places. I know that the quilt won't hold up.
- August 18, 2011 at 3:14 PM
- Pauline said...
Thanks for this info, I wondered why the difference in price, and figured it was 'something' to do with the quality. So, its the quality of the blank fabric.
Also, to my unexeperienced eye (fingers?) here in Aus, the fabrics feel different, one thicker than the other.
Congrats on being an anuty again!
- August 18, 2011 at 5:25 PM
- Kritta22 said...
Congrats on being an aunt!!! So fun!
That's interesting about about fabrics. I've never not used quilt store fabrics cause my mom and grandma said it was the only stuff to use. I never questioned it...haha I'm a goodie goodie!
Anyway thanks for sharing.
- August 18, 2011 at 9:15 PM
- Teresa said...
I had heard of Greige Goods, but had never seen it spelled out and honestly thought the fabric must be a grey tone. Thanks for the information on that.
- August 19, 2011 at 4:49 AM
- Betty Lou said...
Right on, the old saying "you get what you pay for" is so correct in fabric. Trust your quilt shop. My motto is "buy better and buy less." I would rather have just enough of good quality fabric than a lot of inexpensive fabric.
- August 20, 2011 at 7:41 AM
- Jeanne said...
I learned my lesson on that a couple of years ago. Looking at the quilts I made then and the ones I made now, oh you can't even compare. I know I blew a lot of money on poor quality "Greige Goods"
- August 21, 2011 at 11:50 PM
- The Rogue Quilter said...
I love this post. It us so true and not only is it better fabric if we don't support our shops they don't survive.
- August 22, 2011 at 12:01 AM
- Anonymous said...
So THAT explains why the squares on my patchwork skirt cut from cheaper fabric have lost so much colour, yet the quilt shop or vintage fabrics are still quite vivid. Thanks for the heads-up! :)
- August 22, 2011 at 4:20 AM


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A Rustic Farm Wedding at Walker's Overlook in Walkersville, Maryland
Kate McCarthy (30 and a maternity nurse) and Alan Szulwach (30 and a police officer) didn't want a typical fall wedding with a red, orange and brown color palette. Instead they embraced a farm theme with rustic elements and a color palette of sage green, ivory, and peach. The bridesmaids carried simple, elegant bouquets of ivory hydrangea, while Kate carried a soft bouquet filled with ivory and blush roses and lilies. In keeping with the light, bright color scheme, the bridesmaids wore sage green gowns, which complemented Kate's Allure ivory lace gown. After an outdoor ceremony under a large tree, the reception was held in a large white tent, decorated with Kate's DIY projects: burlap bunting banners, tables numbers, and mercury glass vases and votives.


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1942: Joint Strike takes inspiration and influence from the 194X series of Capcom vertical shooters. The art, sound and gameplay give the players hints of the classic historical shoot-em-up franchise, but this entry stands out as its own entry in the franchise and utilizes a full 3D engine along the traditional 2D top-down perspective.
The action takes place during an alternate timeline of World War II. Locales, vehicles and weapons have the same look and feel of the classic battleships and planes, but the battles over the Pacific were never this hot or this insane -- your single fighter will turn the tides of history, but only if you survive!
Capcom Entertainment, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced that 1942: Joint Strike is now available for download on PlayStation Network and Xbox Live Arcade. 1942: Joint Strike is rated Teen by the Entertainment Software Ratings Board (ESRB) and is available for 800 Microsoft Points or $9.99 on PlayStation Network. Read More »
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A motorcyclist in a full Easter bunny costume was pulled over Saturday on a Southern California freeway in a traffic stop that was caught on the California Highway Patrol officer's camera.
The bunny -- driving a red motorcycle with a sidecar -- was pulled over on the westbound 8 Freeway. Instead of a helmet as required by law, the man was wearing a bunny costume head -- as required by the charity event to which he was traveling.
The CHP officer radioed: "I'm stopping the Easter Bunny.''
The bunny received a warning after the officer explained the safety issues of not wearing a helmet, according to the CHP.


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"College Football Live" and its Summer Tour stops in Columbus today. Joe Tessitore and Brian Griese will be at Ohio State checking in on Urban Meyer, Braxton Miller and Co. Catch them throughout the day on "SportsCenter" and on CFB Live at 5 p.m. ET on ESPN2.
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Opinions differ a bit on which Wisconsin quarterback -- Joel Stave or Curt Phillips -- performed better in Monday's scrimmage. Badgers LB Ethan Armstrong expects to be ready for the season opener. Check out Episode 2 of "The Camp."
Ohio State's Meyer is dead set on dominating the Big Ten and catching the SEC, Pat Forde writes. Dontre Wilson continues to be the talk of Buckeyes' camp. Keep an eye on Ezekiel Elliott in Ohio State's running back competition. Who says punters aren't strong?
Michigan State DT Mark Scarpinato makes a move for a starting job. The same goes for TE Andrew Gleichert. Don't count out Tyler O'Connor in MSU's quarterback competition. The Spartans sport 'staches as a tribute to strength coach Ken Mannie.
Allen Robinson leads the way for Penn State's receiving corps. The Champaign Room previews Penn State.
LB recruit Jared Wangler explains why he picked Michigan over Penn State. Wolverines DT Ondre Pipkins is in shape and ready to take the next step. The bar has been raised for Michigan WR Jeremy Gallon.
Jason Ankrah sets the tone for Nebraska's young defensive ends. Nebraska's offensive line tries to upgrade its pass protection after surrendering 35 sacks in 2012. Dirk Chatelain ranks the Huskers' games from toughest to easiest.
Minnesota's wide receivers might lack big numbers, but they boast plenty of confidence.
Cameron Dickerson brings the swagger to Northwestern's receiving corps. Jimmy Hall could play the "Cat" position (nickel safety) for the Wildcats.
Illinois RBs Donovonn Young and Josh Ferguson took center stage at Monday's scrimmage. The Illini defensive line makes progress in camp.
Two childhood friends from Ohio (Ray Hamilton and Aaron White) ended up playing football and basketball for Iowa. Mike Hlas isn't too jazzed about this year's Iowa-Ohio State matchup.
Purdue TE Gabe Holmes knows time is running out to make a breakthrough. Boilers coach Darrell Hazell and several players weigh in on Day 10 of camp. Hazell keeps the pedal down in practice.
Kevin Wilson needs the Ws to start coming in Year 3, Andy Graham writes (subscription required). Interviews and highlights from the Hoosiers' Monday workout.
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A winner was selected from 60 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
We have an arrow on our homepage that needs to be replaced. It will have the same color theme, shape, and drop shadow that the example arrow has.
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We have an arrow on our homepage that needs to be replaced. We really like the existing arrow, but it appears as though the original "designer" may have copied it off of a well known site and we don't want to risk issues down the road. You can view the arrow here: http://www.ipagio.com/files/header_1_arrow.gif You can view the arrow as it exists in the header here: http://www.ipagio.com/files/header_1.jpg Finally you can view the page which the header is on here: http://www.ipagio.com/blue1/
We are looking to clone the existing arrow and maintain the drop shadow, 3-d effect, color, etc.It will still look similar to existing arrow but will not be an outright copy of somebody elsess work as it appears our existing arrow is.


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Alicia Keys, Pharrell + Kendrick Lamar Join Forces in 'It's On Again' Video
Alicia Keys, Pharrell and Kendrick Lamar have all teamed up to help watch the city of New York -- oh, and also perform -- in their music video for 'It's On Again,' a powerful tune written for 'The Amazing Spider-Man 2.'
The visually dark music vid, which is interspersed with clips from the upcoming movie starring Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone, starts off with some intense rhymes by Kendrick Lamar, which he spits dangerously fast into a walkie talkie, giving orders.
The video then transitions to Alicia Keys, rocking some badass Skrillex hair and looking stunning in a black leather jacket and tights as she sings her heart out on the song, singing lyrics like, "There's no day off for heroes / and even when I'm tired, 'go' is the only word I know."
Soon we see Pharrell manning the control board of all of the lights over Manhattan, and later on in the vid, the skyline rocks a dazzling display of lights, fading in and out and lighting up buildings to the volume and beat of the tune.
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Shhh, is that a moose? Uncover the history and allure of this 57-mile National Scenic Byway at the edge of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW) and Canada's Quetico National Park. We all romanticize about a quaint, little lodge in the woods. But on the Gunflint Trail, it's real. The log lodge, the grand resort, the shimmering lakes and a million acres of pristine Minnesota forest. It doesn't get much better than this.
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Wander endless hiking trails and lose yourself in the wilderness. The further you in go, the closer you'll get to the things that really matter.
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What is this type of phrase called? What parts of speech does it employ?
Situation: your brother does something silly. You say to him: "You and your crazy antics..."
This was brought up cause I wanted to apply it to something besides "you", in this case, someone's company. I said "Oh, your company and its crazy exams..." That seems to work but is a bit stranger.


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