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I am slowly approaching 30,000 llamas. Please help me reaching that goal by adding one more llama to my flock.
251 deviants said
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I gave you a llama already.
32 deviants said
I refuse to give you a llama.
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Apr 17, 2019
Student General Artist
I gave you one, I think to add to your flock.
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Professional General Artist
Awesome, thanks!
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Mar 7, 2018
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Feb 15, 2018
Catch one!
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Feb 15, 2018
Professional General Artist
Yay, thanks!
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Feb 14, 2018
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You're very welcome!
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Feb 11, 2018
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I gave you one already. Good luck.
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Feb 11, 2018
Student General Artist
how many more to go? haha
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Feb 14, 2018
Professional General Artist
Still almost 700.
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Feb 16, 2018
Student General Artist
that could be accomplish in a week!
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Feb 16, 2018
Professional General Artist
Without paying points?
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Feb 17, 2018
Student General Artist
its possible
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Feb 18, 2018
Student General Artist
Become santa every single day and visit a 1000s of profiles haha probably
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Feb 8, 2018
Sadly I can't give you more than one XD
I'm only a few away from ninja Llama, so I'm trying to get more too XD
Good luck!
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Feb 9, 2018
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Meins hast du schon lange
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Dir habe ich auch schon eins gegeben.
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Over here just trying to get to 2,500.
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Feb 6, 2018
I am slowly approaching 30,000 llamas. Please help me reaching that goal by adding one more llama to my flock.
Jan 31, 2018
How many artworks/pictures from DA artists have you stored on your computer?
Jan 20, 2018
If you had to decide which one of these versions you wanted to buy as an art print or window sticker which one would it be?
Dec 13, 2017
In matters of beauty and looks where is your main focus on?
Jul 14, 2017
Do you like my recently uploaded unlimited stock? What's your favorite?
Apr 12, 2017
Who is/was THE greatest music entertainer of all time?
Feb 16, 2017
I want to reach 30,000+ llamas - just for fun. Will you please give me one?
Nov 22, 2016
What font style do you like better for my calendar cover? --> http://fav.me/dama4q5
Nov 20, 2016
What's your favorite calendar from my collection?
Nov 8, 2016
Please help me to reach 5000+ Likes. Thanks a lot!
Sep 27, 2016
I finally want to create a new calendar with my more recent art. What art category would you like best?
Sep 10, 2016
Please have a look at some of these fine but underappreciated drawings by :devLAIliklik:. THANK YOU!
Sep 8, 2016
Please comment some of my works and I will comment your pictures in return. THANK YOU!
Apr 19, 2016
What do you think about my DA Suggestion to add the date of watch to the Friends List and the Watch Settings? It's best you comment in the Suggestions Forum.
Apr 17, 2016
How many people do you know that DON'T own a television?
Apr 7, 2016
I am happy to finally present you some new art. Nothing special but, you know? - something.
Which one do you like?
Feb 27, 2016
The Oscars 2016. Who wins Best Actor in a Leading Role this year?
Feb 4, 2016
The Oscars: Who wins Best Motion Picture this year?
Nov 25, 2015
No comments on these lovely roses?
Come on, guys!!
Nov 24, 2015
Please share your best art and one of your top favs from another artist in the ThumbShare Forum to inspire me!
Sep 24, 2015
Who is the artist with the most pageviews here on DeviantArt?
Sep 19, 2015
What do you think - is it better to omit the additional thumbnails in the descriptions beneath my deviations or should I keep including them?
Jul 22, 2015
Earn 3 points by "LIKE"ing my Facebook page. Go here: https://www.facebook.com/lily.seidel - Leave a comment here telling me your facebook name.
Jul 15, 2015
How do you like this rose? I am happy to receive your comment! THANK YOU!
Jul 4, 2015
Would you please take a moment to comment? It's my first T-shirt design and I would love to get feedback. THANK YOU!
Apr 12, 2015
I'll give away some of my postcard and sticker prints to a few deviants. Which one do you pick? I will ship them to you in case you are chosen so please leave a comment.
Apr 7, 2015
What do you believe is the most natural (NOT officially most prevalent) sexual preference?
Mar 2, 2014
The OSCARS 2014 are tonight. What movie is winning the trophy for "BEST PICTURE"?
Mar 2, 2014
What country/continent are you from?
Aug 7, 2013
How many USER ACCOUNTS have you ever created and what for? Please comment!
Jul 19, 2013
What kind of DeviantART user are you?
Jul 15, 2013
Want to earn a few points? Please participate in my little market research survey and I will send you some. It takes a few minutes. Go here --> http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/G27L66X
Jul 14, 2013
This is a psychological test. Please vote RANDOMLY. (Everybody please join. Thank you!)
Jul 5, 2013
Technically - what do you think is my most sophisticated work?
May 26, 2013
If I had to give away a Super Llama Plushie --> http://deviantartgear.deviantart.com/art/Super-Llama-Plushie-259503853 would you want it instead of points?
May 25, 2013
Which of your activities consumes most of your time right now?
May 13, 2013
I am planning to offer a new 1000 points Giveaway. What would be the most attractive way to give out the points?
May 7, 2013
What do you think is the ultimate goal of the global elite?
May 6, 2013
If someone gave you the chance to decide if you want to be born or not what would you choose?
Apr 29, 2013
I am curious - What is your top favourite ROSE picture from my gallery? [Question is addressed to rose lovers]
Apr 17, 2013
Have you ever used the Premium Content Feature? What are your experiences?
Apr 13, 2013
IF YOUE SEE THIS PLEASE VOTE AND SHARE! - How many of you are really active on DA? See also my previous poll: http://lilyas.deviantart.com/journal/poll/3613628/
Apr 12, 2013
I am watched by ~17.000 deviants (starting at 2004) . What do you guess how many of them aren't around anymore?
Apr 3, 2013
Please help me to plan my decal production! Which of these versions would you prefer to buy? Thank you!
Aug 22, 2012
Do you know my Facebook Page? >>> http://www.facebook.com/lily.seidel
Aug 11, 2012
Huge 115 x 115 cm handsigned Canvas Print of my popular Luxury Rose to win!!! >>> http://www.ebay.de/itm/320958610382 (only for German bidders because international shipping is unaffordable)
Jun 2, 2012
You guys who look through the popular pages - what page do you view the most?
Mar 16, 2012
If you were in the Movie Business - what would you be?
Feb 27, 2012
Would you like to get more Comments, Favs and Watches?
Feb 21, 2012
Would you like to have more Pageviews?
Feb 10, 2012
How will you spend Valentine's Day this year?
Jan 26, 2012
How do you like the idea of 4 tabs in the browsing section (front page)? (Newest - Popular - Fair Exposure - Random)
Jan 25, 2012
What do you think about splitting DA into 4 subdivisions? - DA-MAIN - DA-PROFESSIONAL - DA-EROTIC - DA-KIDS
Jan 10, 2012
Help me decide for a new artwork. What would you enjoy most of all?
Jan 6, 2012
What do you think about a "Chromatic Deck" Calendar?
Dec 30, 2011
The Poker Cards are availalbe now! - http://lilyas.com/ - Would you like to have your deck signed by me?
Dec 24, 2011
Merry Christmas to all you spare time, wannabe, bad, underappreciated and all other artists!
Dec 21, 2011
What kind of artist are you (mainly)?
Dec 14, 2011
Please help me finding a good name for my deck of cards!
Dec 12, 2011
Packaging Material: Assumed that you want a deck of my cards - would you pay €2,50 resp. $3,50 more for a deck if I wrapped it in a printed metalbox instead of a normal plastic case?
Dec 11, 2011
Queens and Kings: I used 2 different ways to represent them. Which one do you like better? Please make positive suggestions for improvement!
Dec 5, 2011
The Poker Cards are coming! Read here: http://lilyas.deviantart.com/journal/E-Mail-List-for-Reservation-of-Deck-of-Poker-Cards-272570675 - What would be an affordable price for you?
Nov 30, 2011
I what size do you prefer my deck of Poker / Bridge Cards? --> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/art/Seed-of-Life-Poker-Cards-Back-Design-271736785
Nov 27, 2011
Spades normally come in green but I created the series in purple. Which color should it be in the end?
Nov 25, 2011
Would you like me to make a complete purchasable deck of cards in the same design as my "Ace of Spades"?
Nov 8, 2011
Who would you give the absolute power to rule your country to and why?
Nov 1, 2011
What would be the most important reason for you go veggie (if you didn't already)?
Oct 15, 2011
From a technical point of view which of these rainbow roses is the better work?
Sep 27, 2011
Haven't been here for a while, hit me with some recent DA news!
Jul 16, 2011
God is...
May 29, 2011
Storing images from DA: Copyright violation or not?
May 21, 2011
How many deviations from other artists have you stored on your computer?
May 16, 2011
Are you shaving your body hair?
Apr 22, 2011
How is your general state of health?
Apr 12, 2011
If you check my profile page and look at my facebook badge at the top, what number of fans do you see?
Mar 24, 2011
On a scale from 1 to 6 how HOT do you like your dishes at the most?
Mar 21, 2011
Do you pray for the people in Japan?
Mar 5, 2011
Only 3.35% of my watchers voted on my last poll. Knock Knock! Now who's there?
Mar 4, 2011
Would you donate a couple of your precious points to support my supportive work for other artists and groups?
Feb 22, 2011
DA Population Census. You are.....
Feb 20, 2011
How did you find my page/gallery for the first time?
Feb 16, 2011
What would you like to accomplish the most before you die to be remembered by the posterity?
Feb 13, 2011
Please help me selecting a Valentine's Day DD!
Feb 10, 2011
Would you buy FAKED pageviews for REAL money? - Related article: http://news.deviantart.com/article/143333/
Feb 3, 2011
LADIES, have you ever heard of menstrual cups? --> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Menstrual_cup
Jan 29, 2011
Do you believe it's possible to get on completely without food and to live on nothing but inedia (prana, light)?
Jan 25, 2011
I want to give a DD to someone but can't decide on which of his works. PLEASE HELP!
Jan 16, 2011
Jesus Christ...
Dec 10, 2010
Are you going to buy a calendar from DA this season?
Dec 8, 2010
What do you preferably use to sweeten your food and beverages?
Dec 1, 2010
Do you miss me?
Oct 6, 2010
Are you interested to buy my new art book?
Sep 19, 2010
Do you lock the door when you use the bathroom/lavatory?
Sep 15, 2010
Who do you think will win the DBH 10K Contest 2010?
Sep 14, 2010
Select a web design that you think is worth to get a Daily Deviation.
Sep 6, 2010
Do you think an artwork that is no stock is "stolen" when someone else is using it as an example picture within in a web design presentation and linking back to the original source? Like here: http://edumicro.deviantart.com/art/Spinfire-178061563
Sep 3, 2010
What sort of WATER do you drink?
Aug 24, 2010
Community DD - select your favourite logo design!
Aug 16, 2010
Community DD - select your favourite artwork!
Aug 11, 2010
For how long have you been a member of DeviantART?
Jul 23, 2010
This poll rearranged: What religious orientation do you feel closest to even in case you are undenominational?
Jul 22, 2010
What religious orientation do you feel closest to even in case you are undenominational?
Jul 20, 2010
What is the highest number of Daily Deviations that a deviant ever received?
Jul 10, 2010
Look at the pictures in this gallery: http://mathewlove.deviantart.com/gallery/ - What's your opinion on them?
Jul 4, 2010
Who will win the FIFA World Cup 2010?
Jul 1, 2010
Do you know about the Michael Jackson Tribute Contest?
Jun 29, 2010
What are your tips for the semi-finals?
Jun 22, 2010
Vote for the Community Choice DD - Designs & Interfaces
Jun 11, 2010
FIFA World Cup has started! What team are you cheering for?
Jun 10, 2010
Who has given out and received the MOST llamas on DA?
Jun 6, 2010
LOST: How did you like the end of the TV series?
Jun 4, 2010
How often do you take a shower?
May 30, 2010
What is the most popular website in the whole Internet?
May 28, 2010
WALLPAPER request: Which of these works do you want most for your desktop?
May 26, 2010
The most important poll!
May 21, 2010
I want to give away some left over points. Give me a brilliantly witty reason why YOU should get them.
May 19, 2010
DA v.7- What do you think about it? Tell me what you like and what you dislike!
May 13, 2010
Please select your favourite pack of three prints for the Spring offer!
May 12, 2010
Honestly, how intelligent would you say you are?
May 9, 2010
How do you like my idea of a Point Lottery [see profile]? You can win a 1 year sub!
May 8, 2010
What is the best place to sell your art online? Please comment!
May 8, 2010
Do you approve of the changes in the Prints Program? --> Journal: http://lilyas.deviantart.com/journal/32039790/
Apr 29, 2010
Internet: Good or Evil? --> Pro and Cons: http://lilyas.deviantart.com/journal/31875546/
Apr 26, 2010
Do you nourish on organic food?
Apr 21, 2010
Have you joined my Page View Party?
Apr 11, 2010
Llama Trade?
Apr 11, 2010
Have you given out any Llama Badges to your friends or even strangers?
Apr 4, 2010
How many prints did you sell on DA by now?
Mar 24, 2010
Luxury Rose Revival - which version do you like better? --> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/art/Luxury-Rose-Revival-158305052
Mar 15, 2010
Do you give credits to stock providers?
Feb 14, 2010
I am watching you because...
Jan 15, 2010
I got a few requests on an AVATAR fanart tutorial but I am lazy. Who wants me to make one? (I don't lift a finger under 200 pro votes! LOL)
Jan 12, 2010
Which is your favourite scene in the movie "AVATAR"?
Jan 4, 2010
What is your Rating for the Movie "AVATAR"? (provided you have seen it)
Dec 19, 2009
Which of your works do you think deserves a DD? (I'll suggest it if I like it!)
Dec 18, 2009
Who do you think should get the prize for my birthday game? --> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/journal/28938831/#game
Dec 16, 2009
Are my game questions to difficult that nobody wants to grab the 1 year sub? --> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/journal/28938831/#game
Nov 11, 2009
How did you like the Michael Jackson movie "This Is It"?
Nov 3, 2009
To Male: If your ex-girlfriend was sending you a sex video featuring herself to invite you - would this persuade you to have sex with her again?
Sep 20, 2009
Guess how old I am. See me here: http://lilyas.deviantart.com/art/Lily-2009-137655255
Sep 6, 2009
Many people are unhappy about their messed up journals done by me because my Photobucket subscription expired and the graphics are gone and replaced by ad. Would you donate $1 to share in the cost for a new subscription?
Jul 7, 2009
Will you watch the Michael Jackson Memorial Service on TV/Internet?
Jun 25, 2009
Michael Jackson has gone!
Jun 21, 2009
Do you think I should create a new ROSES series like the Magical Roses last year? >> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/gallery/#Magical-Roses
Jun 3, 2009
Fun Question: Which one was my best poll ever?
May 29, 2009
Wo will win the Good vs. Evil Contest?
May 27, 2009
Stock providers, do you allow prints from your stock images?
May 23, 2009
In what other colour version would you like to see the SUMMER RAINBOW CSS? >> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/art/Summer-Rainbow-Journal-CSS-123477801
May 13, 2009
Do you read comic while you're sitting on the toilet having a ... ?
May 12, 2009
Which version of "Rainbow Lips" do you like best? See here >> http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v494/lilyas/RLWP_versions.jpg
Apr 27, 2009
Who shall be my Monthly Featured Artist for MAY?
Apr 23, 2009
Do you close your eyes while french kissing your partner?
Apr 19, 2009
Photo Editing Skin Tutorial - Do you want me to do one?
Apr 9, 2009
To non-subscribers: What do you think about the constant notices and pop-ups inviting you to subscribe to DA?
Mar 30, 2009
Just in case you belong to the over 30% that don't receive my new works: --> http://lilyas.deviantart.com/art/Perfection-Animation-117604699
Mar 25, 2009
Did you see the recently submitted "Jelly Babies" in your messages?
Mar 25, 2009
Appeared my last 3 devs "Viola", "Heartbeat" and "Comeback" in your Message Center?
Mar 12, 2009
Nude Photography by Lilyas
Feb 25, 2009
External Link Alert - Suggestions
Feb 24, 2009
Now Leaving deviantART.com - Redirection of all extern links
Feb 3, 2009
Copying, Tracing, Paintover without permission and credits is:
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Your Greatest Wish for 2009 is?
Dec 6, 2008
What Wallpaper size do you prefer?
Nov 28, 2008
Central European DevMeet in.....
Nov 25, 2008
European DevMeet should take place in.....
Nov 14, 2008
DA Family: What would suit you best? To be my....
Nov 2, 2008
Popularity is.....
Nov 1, 2008
Please vote again: Do you support the option of disabling pageviews for the public on our profiles?
Oct 12, 2008
I want to replace one calendar page with my new eye manip "PERSEPHONE". Which one to remove?
Jun 25, 2008
Would you like to buy a calendar featuring the Magical Roses series? http://lilyas.deviantart.com/gallery/#Magical-Roses
Jun 15, 2008
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Jun 3, 2008
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May 18, 2008
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BY: Richard
Hello Reverge fans and friends! It's been quite a while since we've had a chance to give you an update, and with the recent release of the first Skullgirls patch, this is a good time.
More than a hundred people around the world put in months of long hours and dedicated effort on Skullgirls writing code, making art, and scripting gameplay and cinematics. We are proud to have enabled this enormous effort to make Skullgirls into a commercial game.
As anyone familiar with our industry knows, the time directly after shipping a game is the most difficult for any developer. Some of you may have heard that Reverge is currently not engaged to work on Skullgirls. While we kept our entire team together for as long as we could, we eventually had to make the difficult decision to make some layoffs in order to stay in business.
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I'm long overdue for a status update!
Brief update: I have moved! And it is good. I am happy. Very happy. Happy has become my default state.
I'm really enjoying Reno. The West suits me, the mountains are breathtaking, the people are kind and generous and sometimes very wonderfully odd. Being new has good points, but I am starting to realize I haven't been "new" in any substantive ways since 2005. And I'd forgotten how hard it can be, without touchstone people and the complete absence of anything familiar. It's exciting, and wonderful, in so many ways. But as the shine wears off I suspect I will have to remember all those old strategies for how to be new (reading in coffee shops, picking up hobbies, remembering to leave the apartment…). Luckily, I want to do all these things!
So, gorgeous locale. Good people. Exciting work. Wonderfully friendly and collegial colleagues. Men who look as I believe men should (and even one or two or so who might be dating me…). A happy cat.
Less briefly: I knew coming here that my job wasn't entirely defined. That's cool though — it's the first time ever I've take a job that existed before me, so it's more defined than any other job I started! My title is Reference and Instruction Librarian. This semester there's some reference work (at a combined service point, so for the first time ever I'm learning Circ stuff!). I won't likely be doing any actual instruction this semester (due to timing) but am part of a number of groups and committees looking at instruction and I'm really enjoying all of that!
A number of folks have left recently (mostly retirements) and many jobs are being redefined, so the subject librarians will be working together to discuss the spread of departments amongst us, and hopefully what it means to be a subject librarian. I'm really excited about this kind of engaged approach to unit self-management, and am very excited about what I hope is an opportunity for us to build common ground about what we will be doing as liaisons. I've been reading widely on this topic, and am excited to dig in. (for what it's worth, my take on this is relationships. It's about building relationships. Everything else flows from that)
There's also enormous potential right now in Instruction. We do a lot of instruction, but not in structured or scaffolded ways, and we could be doing a lot more. I've had a lot of good conversations about what we might be doing in this area in the near future. Most is on hold waiting for the new GenEd plan to be released from the committee. SO MUCH POTENTIAL!! I'm pretty excited!
I do, however, need to start saying no. I've said no to a couple of things, and let's hold off for a moment on a couple of others. But here is what I have said yes to so far (in addition to regular hours on the combined research services service point — which means I am learning a LOT about Circ!):
- Summon implementation group. I'm a little over my head at this point, but that's OK. The expectations are for me to have more input when we get Summon and think about how we want to display and teach it.
- Teaching and learning group. This is the group talking about Instruction. Very exciting! Below are some of the things we're discussing and working on
- first year IL
- infoLit request form (ridiculous how many ideas I have for this!)
- Thinking about how we advertise/market/talk about our services
- We will discuss impact of Summon on. IL and on library/community interfaces
- Hopefully, please soon, programmatically thinking about IL, about scaffolding, about goals
- Pinterest. I have started a Pinterest board for the Knowledge Center. It's not quite ready for prime time yet, but I'm having a good time getting to know our resources (and my colleagues. This is such a highly collaborative project!). The Knowledge Center has so many, and so many kinds of, great visual artifacts. More to follow on this front!
- Freshman fair. I'm working with a colleague to design a freshman experience that is superior to the tours currently offered. I built something like this at Potsdam, and am excited to see what we can pull off on a larger scale here (more than twice as many students…)
- Student advisory group. The fantastic Lisa Kurt and I will be working with student government to develop channels of input from students to the libraries. We're not sure at this point if it will be a formal Advisory Group, or take some other shape. But I'm so excited to work with Lisa on this, and get to know our students!
- Onsite user experience group I've asked to join this committee, and think I can make some valuable contributions. As Learning Commons Librarian I devoted a lot of energy to space use concerns, and Lisa is on the Virtual UX group, so between us we should be able to communicate student concerns & ideas effectively for the entire library environment
- Library website task force. I just said yes to this. How could I say no??
- Curiosity committee/subject specialists This is the group working to reformulate how we do liaison work, in relation specifically to faculty, but it's brand new and has lots of potential. This is my Dean's brainchild. Have I mentioned how much I love my Dean?
- Usability group The always awesome Aaron Schmidt was here before I started, and showed off how to do quick and dirty usability testing. Two of my colleagues started this group of 5-6 of us to get the ball rolling, and make usability testing part of our culture. We had our planning meeting, and I am in awe of the speed at which we can make things happen here!


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Hope College dance students will benefit from a unique opportunity as four legendary dance professionals visit campus and team up to teach the college's Ballet Studies May Term next month.
Hope College dance students will benefit from a unique opportunity as four legendary dance professionals visit campus and team up to teach the college's Ballet Studies May Term next month.
Over the three weeks the course will be taught by Trinette Singleton, Jeffrey Graham Hughes, Amanda McKerrow and John Gardner, all described as outstanding masters by the department's chairperson, Linda Graham, who coordinated the opportunity
"For this May Term we are thrilled to be able to bring an intensive opportunity for serious students to study with several outstanding masters of the art of ballet," said Linda Graham, professor of dance and chairperson of the department at Hope. "This would not be possible if we did not have dance students capable of, and interested in, gaining from such an experience, plus the facilities, staff support and fiscal support of the Dorothy Wiley DeLong Endowment."
Graham's connections to the dancers made the unique experience possible. She attended the National Academy of the Arts with Gardner and later danced with McKerrow. Singleton is familiar with Graham's choreography so she agreed to work with Hope College students for a week, and Hughes is a former colleague of Singleton and also agreed to come.
Graham noted that the class "continues our mission of offering opportunities for the student to develop artistically, intellectually, physically and spiritually through the art of dance."
Trinette Singleton began her professional career with New York's Joffrey Ballet in 1965. She has toured throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, performing in ballets by notable choreographers such as Robert Joffrey, Gerald Arpino, George Balanchine, John Cranko, Angus DeMille, Kurt Jooss and Antony Tudor. She was thrust into national prominence in 1967, appearing in the multi-media ballet, "Astarte," created for her by Joffrey. She was the first dancer to ever appear on the cover of a national news magazine when she was on "Time Magazine" in 1967. Her later covers included "Life," "Saturday Review," and "Dance Magazine." Following her performing years, Singleton became ballet mistress/teacher for the Joffrey Ballet, as well as administrative assistant to Joffrey. She later joined the faculty and Advisory Board of the Joffrey Ballet School, where she still teaches. She currently serves as adjunct faculty for DeSales University; as part of the commencement ceremonies in 2008, Singleton was awarded an honorary degree in fine arts from DeSales, in honor of her many contributions to dance.
Jeffrey Graham Hughes has danced principal and soloist roles with the Joffrey Ballet, London Festival Ballet (English National Ballet), Oakland, Sacramento Ballets, Cleveland / San Jose Ballet, and Atlanta Ballet. Hughes danced in Russia with The Joffrey Ballet in 1974 and in China with London Festival Ballet in 1979. As artistic director for the Ohio Ballet and the Hong Kong Ballet, he has had his works seen throughout the world. He has also served as guest faculty and ballet master for numerous organizations, and executive director for Ballet Tucson since 2006.
Amanda McKerrow was the first American to receive a gold medal at the International Ballet competition in Moscow in 1981. Since then she has been a recipient of numerous other awards, including the Princess Grace Foundation Dance Fellowship. McKerrow joined American Ballet Theatre (ABT) in 1982, became soloist in 1983 and a principal in 1987. She has received acclaim for her many leading classical roles, and in works by George Balanchine, Antony Tudor, Sir Frederick Ashton, Jerome Robbins and Jiri Killian, and created roles in ballets by choreographers such as Twyla Tharp, Agnes DeMille and Mark Morris. In 2000 she began working for the Antony Tudor Trust with her husband, John Gardner. Upon retirement from ABT in 2005 she has devoted her time to teaching and coaching ballet.
John Gardner, who is a graduate of the National Academy of Arts in Champaign, Ill., joined ABT's second company in 1977 and the main company in 1978, and was promoted to soloist in 1984. His diverse repertoire included many soloist and principal roles in works by choreographers such as Antony Tudor, Jerome Robbins, Agnes deMille and George Balanchine. In 1981 he joined Mikhail Baryshnikov's White Oak Dance Project, working with Merce Cunningham, Paul Taylor, Mark Morris, Lar Lubovitch and Martha Graham. He returned to ABT in 1995, and began working for the Antony Tudor Trust with his wife Amanda, in 2000. During the course of his career, Gardner has achieved a reputation as a master teacher and coach for ballet on both the professional and student levels, and has staged numerous ballets for professional companies and schools across the United States.


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A toad native to Asia has been found on the east coast of Madagascar, a discovery that conservation scientists say threatens the biodiversity of the island's unique fauna. The sightings of common Asian toads (Duttaphrynus melanostictus) close to the major shipping port of Madagascar were announced today as a comment in the journal Nature by a group of scientists including Christopher Raxworthy, a curator in the Museum's Department of Herpetology.
"Based on the environmental damage that invasive toads have done in other parts of the world, for example its relative the cane toad in Australia, we think this situation in Madagascar is extremely serious," said Raxworthy, who identified the invasive species. "There now is a short window of time for us to take action, before it becomes firmly and permanently established."
Common Asian toads are large, reaching lengths of about 8 inches long, and contain a toxin in their skin that can be poisonous to snakes, birds, and other predators that might eat them. These characteristics, coupled with the toad's ability to thrive in environments throughout Madagascar, including at high elevation; and the frog's quick and fecund reproductive cycle (females lay thousands of eggs each year) make the invasion particularly troubling, scientists say.
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By Alexa Walczak
House Republicans are expressing outrage after learning that former EPA Region 6 chief Al Armendariz, who had abruptly canceled his plans to testify at a Thursday hearing about Texas energy disputes, was in fact blocks away meeting with the Sierra Club while the hearing was taking place.
Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, is leading the effort to investigate the situation. Upton recently made public letters he sent to Armendariz and EPA administrator Lisa Jackson, demanding that Armendariz provide an explanation for his last-minute cancellation and that he produce documentation of any communication he had with the Obama administration and the EPA.
"The fact that Dr. Armendariz was just blocks away and still refused to testify at our hearing raises even more questions. If he had time on his schedule to meet with the Sierra Club, it is even less clear why he was unable to fulfill his prior commitment to testify," said Upton.
Armendariz came under fire in March of last year for a similar offense, canceling an appearance at a committee hearing in Houston and then tweeting from an Environmental Justice event just a few blocks away.
Armendariz resigned from his position at the Agency earlier this year over comments he made in 2010 suggesting the EPA should "crucify" violators of environmental protection policy.
Here is Alexa Walczak's earlier report on Thursday's hearing:
Al Armendariz, the controversial ex-chief of the EPA region that covers Texas, failed to appear at a congressional hearing Wednesday about energy disputes in the state, sparking partisan debate over what the panel chairman called an "out of control" EPA.
Armendariz canceled Tuesday evening after having previously agreed to testify before the House subcommittee on energy and power, according to Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
The former chief of EPA region 6 created a firestorm earlier this year when a video of a speech he gave in Dish, Texas, surfaced where he likened his enforcement philosophy to the ancient Romans' practice of "crucifying" a few to send a message to other members of conquered populations.
Upton said the last-minute cancellation came by a voicemail message Tuesday evening from Armendariz's lawyer.
Upton and other Republican lawmakers on the committee condemned Armendariz for his comments, calling them embodiments of the EPA's "blatant political bias" and "hostile enforcement policy." Upton suggested that one possible explanation for the no-show was that the EPA and Obama administration had intervened and "urged him not to appear." Upton said he was writing Armendariz and EPA administrator Lisa Jackson to ask for an explanation.
Republican committee members used the opportunity to complain about what they said was the EPA's "overreaching," as witnesses Barry T. Smitherman, chairman of the Texas Railroad Commission, and Bryan W. Shaw, chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, testified that the EPA had an "anti-fossil fuel" agenda.
The Texas witnesses criticized EPA regulation. Smitherman claimed that the agency's regulations were rooted in "politically-motivated fiction" and that the agency was "insinuating itself into areas that have historically been the purview of the states." He cited EPA regulation of hydraulic fracturing, a method of extracting natural gas from rock formations by pumping water, sand, and chemicals underground to break apart the rock and release the gas. Concerns about the safety of the chemicals used in fracturing and the handling and spillage of waste fluids have prompted the EPA to tighten regulations.
Smitherman also complained that the EPA's controversial Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR), which required that 25 percent of reductions in dangerous air emissions come from Texas alone, was "an arbitrary, job-killing rule grounded in unreliable and incomplete scientific data."
Shaw voiced outrage over the EPA's delayed rejection of Texas's Flexible Permits Program, which capped air pollutant emissions from entire facilities instead of restricting emissions from each polluting unit at a facility. The EPA rejected the program in July 2010 on the ground that it did not comply with the Federal Clean Air Act. The rejection "has resulted in an incredible waste of time and money for no environmental benefit," Shaw concluded.
Democrats, led by Rep. Bobby Rush, D-Ill., the panel's top Democrat, blasted their Republican colleagues for even holding a hearing over Armendariz's comments.
Rush, who called the proceedings "a waste of time" and accused Republicans of "showing off" and "parading before the cameras to try to embarrass the Obama administration," told the panel, "We're the ones who should be embarrassed."
Rush added, "Not one constructive thing will come out of this."
Rep. Henry Waxman, D-Calif., another top Democrat on the panel, said the whole effort amounted to a "smear campaign" against the EPA. He produced charts showing that the agency had developed fewer enforcement cases under the Obama administration than under the Bush administration. Asserting that "one comment from two yeas ago cannot change the facts," Waxman denounced the "fact-free anti-EPA rhetoric from the Republicans," calling it "completely divorced from reality."
Witness Joel A. Mintz, the only defender of the EPA called to testify, said his examination of the EPA's annual enforcement reports showed that "EPA enforcement under Obama has not been uniquely harsh." He said the "EPA's enforcement work during the Obama period has been similar in nature to its work in nearly every administration since the agency was established, regardless of the party affiliation of the president."
Mintz is a law professor at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
The EPA's region 6 also covers Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and 66 Tribal Nations.


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My daughter had vaginal cancer at the age of 17 months. We have been clean of cancer for ten years but having a shortness of breath that doctors cannot explain. What are the late effects of bleomycin, etoposide and cisplatin?
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It is fortunate that your daughter received the drugs that have been shown to be the best for the treatment of her kind of tumor. But, all chemotherapy has side effects and some of them do not arise until many years later. Depending on the dose, bleomycin can have an effect on the lungs and cisplatin can have an effect on the kidneys. But it is possible that her symptoms are unrelated to her previous treatment. She should be seen by someone who has experience with childhood cancer survivors and the late effects of treatment.


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Michael O'Neill would love to emulate Northern Ireland's World Cup heroes of the Eighties by qualifying for Euro 2016.
The international manager watched as a mysty-eyed kid when Billy Bingham's side dethroned hosts Spain at the 1982 World Cup.
"I think I was about 12 at the time," the now 46-year-old O'Neill said.
"I watched the World Cup in '82 on the television. It was an amazing experience as a kid.
"It was great to see that team and how it developed and grew throughout the tournament. It was a team that was just delighted to be part of the tournament, then it ended up having a huge impact as well.
"Then there was 1986, off the back of that success. I was fortunate enough to come into that squad in 1988. There were still a lot of players that had been part of that experience and I was privileged to play with a lot of those players as well, that had played in '82 and '86.
"I know what it was like in those days and how the whole World Cup thing gripped the whole country. It would be lovely to experience that again and be part of it."
Northern Ireland have failed to reach a major finals since Mexico '86, but now stand on the cusp of rewriting the history books.
Victory against Greece on Thursday will guarantee their spot at next summer's Euros, and O'Neill is confident his players can finish the job.
"Whilst we need two points our approach has to be to win the game rather than draw," he added.
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Last night a friend of mine passed away a month before he reached his 74th year birthday. Thanks to good hospice care, he was taken good care of in his final days.. But I am feeling now the pain of depression, and not only because of the death of this friend. Over the years I have buried lots of friends, relatives, and acquaintances younger than I am. In most of these instances, cancer was the culprit. Why? Because we live in a diseased environment that is killing people. The private sector is not only mainly to blame. Government agencies, whose purpose is to protect the public more often than not look the other way. To add insult to injury, it is our tax money that funds these agencies that in practice serve the major corporations. This is morally unjust and insane.
Perhaps you have seen last week the article in the Wall Street Journal on how badly we compare on the longevity issue with other developed countries. Men in the United States live the shortest. In Switzerland,where longevity is highest, its citizens live on the average four more years than in the U.S. Longevity is higher in our northern neighbor --Canada.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - After a successful five-year run at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Travis Anderson has been named assistant coach at UC Santa Barbara, head coach Pete Dolan announced. Anderson, a former three-time All American sprinter at the University of Oregon will be responsible for the sprints, hurdles, horizontal jumps and pole vault.
At UW-Milwaukee Anderson put together some impressive event groups which accounted for a total of 24 school records – seven of which established new Horizon League records. In 2012, he guided Durrell Busby to an NCAA All America finish and a new school record in the 110 high hurdles at 13.67. Busby would go on to finish second in the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Trials. He also ran an indoor conference record in the 60h at 7.79. One of Anderson's other star pupils, Samia Taylor, achieved All-American honors in the triple jump in 2011 and established a new UW-Milwaukee school record at 42'4 ¼.
In 2012, Anderson guided Dexter Schleis to the men's 400 hurdle school record at 51.72 and Ben Crogan to the school record in the men's indoor pole vault with a mark of 17'3/4. On the women's side, Simbi Laaro set the women's indoor 60 meter record with a time of 7.52 and Laura Hamel set the women's outdoor high jump record with a mark of 5'8 ½.
Anderson has coached 17 NCAA Regional Qualifiers and 2 NCAA Championship Qualifiers- Both athletes went on to become All Americans. (Busby- 110HH, Samia Taylor- Triple Jump) At UW-Milwaukee, he coached a total of 62 Horizon League champions.
Anderson helped UW-Milwaukee claim 16 team championships (10 men, 6 women) during his 5 years with the program. He also served as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Panthers track and field, cross country, tennis and swimming and diving programs. He has a USA Weight Lifting Certificate and is a certified Sprints and Hurdles and Relays Specialist through the USTFCCCA.
UCSB is coming off a historic year with the men's team winning their first ever Big West team championship. Ryan Martin (800m- 4th) and Barbara Nwaba (Heptathlon-5th) each placed top 5 in the US Olympic Trials. Martin would finish his career with the Gauchos with a personal best of 1:44.77 in the 800m which ranks him as the 9th fastest runner in NCAA Division-1 history. After scoring a historic 40 ½ points at the 2012 Big West Outdoor Championships, Nwaba went on to capture second place at the NCAA Outdoor Championships in the heptathlon. Head Coach Pete Dolan was voted by his coaching peers as the NCAA West Region Head Coach of the year.


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Peterborough kept up their bid for automatic promotion from League One with a crushing 5-0 victory at Oldham.
Last Updated: 27/02/11 12:43pm
Peterborough kept up their bid for automatic promotion from League One with a crushing 5-0 victory at Oldham.
The home side were ripped apart after half-time and their own play-off hopes are fading after a dismal run of five games without a goal.
Peterborough passed by early chances for George Boyd and Gabriel Zakuani, who failed to hit the target with a header from six yards. Filipe Morais drilled wide for Oldham while Posh's Craig Mackail-Smith should have done better after finding acres of space inside the box.
The visitors broke through after 49 minutes as Boyd seized on poor defending and sent in a left-wing cross which Tommy Rowe calmly slotted into the bottom corner from eight yards.
Rowe turned provider only three minutes later, heading back across goal for David Ball to nod home a simple close-range header. The blitz continued as Zakuani rose unmarked six yards out to head in Grant McCann's corner from the right.
And Mackail-Smith made it four goals in 20 minutes when he raced clean through behind Oldham's defence and comfortably beat keeper Ben Amos from 14 yards. The rout was ended by Mackail-Smith, who hit a stunning volley into the far corner from just inside the box for his 26th goal of the season.


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Spain has been described as less of a country than a collection of small nations all working together. Each region has its own distinct character, style, even language. This quick eight-day trip introduces you to Spain's Basque and Catalan provinces the best way: through food, art, culture, and first-person contact. Vibrant Barcelona, unhurried San Sebastián, Bilbao's fabulous architecture, Logroño's famous cuisine, cosmopolitan Madrid, and the mighty Pyrenees, all in just over a week? Yeah, we did that. Come find out how.
What's Included
Your Foodie Moment: Rioja Region Wine Tasting, Logroño. Barcelona orientation walk including Gothic Quarter and Las Ramblas. "Casa rural" stay with traditional meals. San Sebastián day trip. Madrid orientation walk. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Capture photos of stunning countryside and age-old cathedrals, indulge in the tapas lifestyle, wander through Gaudí's wonderland in Barcelona, live like a local in a "casa rural" in the Pyrenees, experience the Basque way of life.
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
Please note that this tour combines with other G Adventures tours. As such, the staff and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been traveling together with G Adventures, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another G Adventures tour, after your trip concludes.
Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line for a long time (especially in high season May-September when it could be a question of hours!), it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. There may be the possibility of arranging tickets on arrival on Day 1, with the help of your CEO, but availability cannot be guaranteed at such short notice. We recommend advanced ticket-purchase for the following sites and activities:
La Sagrada Familia
Park Guell
Casa Battlo
Casa Mila
Group Leader Description
This G Adventures group trip is 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. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting – we think it's the best of both worlds.
Group Size Notes
Max 16, avg 12.
Meals Included
6 breakfasts, 2 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. G Adventures understands the importance of breakfast to start your day, we strive to include a basic breakfast wherever possible. A typical breakfast may include toast, cereal, coffee and tea, however this may vary depending on the city. Should breakfast not be included, your CEO can suggest some local options.
Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip.
For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Public bus, walking.
Local Flights
If required all local flights are included in the cost of your tours unless otherwise noted. It is important that we have your passport information at the time of booking in order to process these tickets. Internal flight tickets are issued locally and will be given to you prior to the flight departure.
Solo Travellers
We believe single travellers should not have to pay more to travel so our group trips are designed for shared accommodation and do not involve a single supplement. Single travellers joining group trips are paired in twin or multi-share accommodation with someone of the same sex for the duration of the trip. Some of our Independent trips are designed differently and single travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotels (5 nts), casa rural (2 nts).
My Own Room
Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops.
Please be aware that single room accommodations in European hotels are often smaller, and may not be to the same service level as double-occupancy rooms.
Joining Hotel
For details of your joining hotel please refer to your tour voucher, G Account, the G Adventures App or contact your travel agent.
Joining Instructions
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
Please check your vouchers for the correct start hotel. There are two hotel joining instructions below:
Getting to Hotel AA Viladomat:
At Barcelona–El Prat Airport make your way to "Terminal B" & get on bus 'A2' towards Pl. Catalunya – Fontanella. Stay on bus for 29 minutes & get off at stop Gran Via – Comte Borrell. Walk 9 minutes to hotel: Walk south-west on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes towards Carrer del Comte Borrell. Turn right onto Carrer de Viladomat. Destination will be on the left
From Aeroport Terminal T1:
Get on bus 'A1' towards Pl. Catalunya – Pl. Catalunya – Andana Central. Stay on bus for 29 minutes & get off at stop Gran Via – Comte Borrell.
Walk 9 minutes to hotel: Walk south-west on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes towards Carrer del Comte Borrell. Turn right onto Carrer de Viladomat. Destination will be on the left
Getting to Hotel Serhs Carlit Barcelona:
Taxi from BCN airport (Barcelona–El Prat) its about 20-30 minutes depending on traffic, about 30-40EUR
Public transport from Barcelona Airport T1 take the A1 bus towards Pl Catalunya.
Go 3 stops (35 minutes) and get off at Universitat station
At Universitat station get on train line L2 forwards Pompeu Fabra. Go 2 stops (4 minutes) & get off at Teutan.
From station walk 6 minutes, 400 metres to hotel:
Take exit Diputació / Passeig de Sant Joan
Walk north on Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes towards Plaça de Tetuan
Slight left onto Plaça de Tetuan
Turn right onto Carrer de la Diputació
Please note that day 1 is an arrival day and no activities have been planned on this day. Upon arrival to the city on day 1 (or earlier if you have booked pre-accommodation with us), please make your way to the joining hotel (note that check-in time will be in the afternoon). Once you arrive at the hotel, look for a note or bulletin board in the reception with a note from your CEO. This note will give the details of your Welcome Meeting on day 1 (usually between 5pm and 7pm), where you will get a chance to meet your CEO and other travellers, as well as learn more about how the tour will run. If you don't see a note, please ask reception for details!
If you are arriving later and will miss the Welcome Meeting, your CEO will leave a note at reception for you with any information you may need, and with morning instructions for the next day.
Arrival Complications
We don't expect any problems, and nor should you, but if for any reason you are unable to commence your trip as scheduled, as soon as possible please contact your starting point hotel, requesting that you speak to or leave a message for your CEO (if you are not on a group tour please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier). If you are unable to get in touch with your leader, please refer to our emergency contact details.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local Representative (if one is listed below) or our G Adventures Local Office. If for any reason you do not receive an immediate answer, please leave a detailed message and contact information, so they may return your call and assist you as soon as possible.
G Adventures Office London, United Kingdom
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5:30pm Local Time)
+44 20 7243 9870
For absolute emergencies after office hours please contact: +44 7817 262 559
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you:
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
What to Take
We recommend using a backpack for your convenience, or a medium-sized suitcase if you prefer. A daypack is also essential for carrying everyday items. Space is limited on transportation, so there is a limit of one main piece of luggage per person. You will be responsible for carrying your own luggage. You must be prepared to carry your luggage up and down stairs, on and off transportation, and to hotels (max 15-20 mins.)
Packing List
Conservative Dress:
• Modest clothing that covers knees and shoulders (Long pants, long skirts, shirts that cover shoulders)
• Shawl or scarf (for temple visits)
• Flight info (required) (Printouts of e-tickets may be required at the border)
• Insurance info (required) (With photocopies)
• Passport (required) (With photocopies)
• Required visas or vaccination certificates (required) (With photocopies)
• Vouchers and pre-departure information (required)
• Binoculars (optional)
• Camera (With extra memory cards and batteries)
• Cash, credit and debit cards
• Day pack (Used for daily excursions or short overnights)
• Ear plugs
• First-aid kit (should contain lip balm with sunscreen, sunscreen, whistle, Aspirin, Ibuprofen, bandaids/plasters, tape, anti-histamines, antibacterial gel/wipes, antiseptic cream, Imodium or similar tablets for mild cases of diarrhea, rehydration powder, water purification tablets or drops, insect repellent, sewing kit, extra prescription drugs you may be taking)
• Flashlight/torch (Headlamps are ideal)
• Fleece top/sweater
• Footwear
• Hat
• Locks for bags
• Long pants/jeans
• Moneybelt
• Outlet adapter
• Personal entertainment (Reading and writing materials, cards, music player, etc.)
• Reusable water bottle
• Shirts/t-shirts
• Sleepwear
• Small travel towel
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (Preferably biodegradable)
• Watch and alarm clock
• Waterproof backpack cover
• Windproof rain jacket
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge or ask your CEO where the closest laundromat is. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap.
Visas and Entry Requirements
Contact your local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date visa requirements, or see your travel agent. It is your responsibility to have the correct travel documentation. While we provide the following information in good faith, it is vital that you check yourself and understand that you are fully responsible for your own visa requirements.
All visitors to the EU (European Union) and EEC (European Economic Community) countries require a valid passport (with a minimum 6 months validity). USA, Canada, Australia and New Zealand passport holders do not need a visa to visit the Schengen area (see below), however they may not stay longer than three months in any 6-month period.
For other nationalities, travelling in Europe has been simplified with the introduction of the Schengen visa. As a visitor to the Schengen area (Austria, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Norway, Denmark, Iceland, Portugal, Finland, Italy, Spain, France, Luxembourg, Sweden, Czech Republic, Hungary, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and Switzerland) you will enjoy the many advantages of this unified visa system. Generally speaking with a Schengen visa, you may enter one Schengen country and travel freely throughout the Schengen region during the validity of your visa. There are limited border controls at Schengen borders, if any at all.
Please note that the UK and Ireland are NOT part of the Schengen agreement.
A Schengen visa is applied for at the Embassy or Consulate of the Schengen country in which you will be spending the most nights on your trip to the Schengen space. If you are only visiting one country on your trip then you apply for your visa at the Consulate of this Schengen country.
Spending Money
Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
Money Exchange
Credit cards and debit cards are very useful for cash advances. Visa cards are the most widely accepted cards. While ATMs are widely available, there are no guarantees that your credit or debit cards will actually work in Western Europe. Check with your bank. You should be aware that to purchase products or services on a credit card a fee of 5%-10% usually applies. Do not rely on credit or debit cards as your only source of money. A combination of Euros, travellers cheques and cards is best. Always take more rather than less, as you don't want to spoil the trip by constantly feeling short of funds.
As currency exchange rates can fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
Emergency Fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional USD $200 (or equivalent) as an 'emergency' fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control (ex. a natural disaster) require a change to our planned route. This is a rare occurrence!
Departure Tax
Usually included in international air ticket, check with your air travel agent
It is customary in Europe to leave a small tip for service providers, such as waiters, if you are pleased with the service (€1-2).
Tipping is an expected – though not compulsory – component of your tour program, and an expression of satisfaction with the persons who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping local guides would range from €3-5 per day, depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture.
Also at the end of each trip if you felt your G Adventures CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline €30-40 per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Gaudi House Museum (26-30EUR per person)
- Parc Güell Visit (10EUR per person)
- La Sagrada Família Visit (15-24EUR per person)
- La Barceloneta Visit (Free)
- Gothic Quarter Visit (Free)
- Highlights of Barcelona Walking Tour
- Hiking (Free-20EUR per person)
- Parque de Etxebarría Visit (Free)
- Basilica of Begoña Visit (Free)
- Casco Viejo Visit (Free)
- Guggenheim Museum Visit (10EUR per person)
San Sebastián
- Pintxos (Tapas) Tour (15EUR per person)
- Beach Visit with Surfing
- Monte Igueldo Visit (2EUR per person)
- San Sebastian Bicycle Tour (40-60EUR per person)
- Cathedral of Buen Pastor (Free)
- Plaza Mayor Visit (Free)
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum (12EUR per person)
- Gran Vía Visit (Free)
- Museo Nacional Del Prado Visit (14EUR per person)
- Royal Palace (Palacio Real) Visit (11EUR per person)
- Reina Sofia National Art Museum (8-12EUR per person)
- Taurino Museum (2EUR per person)
Please note inoculations may be required for the country visited. It is your responsibility to consult with your travel doctor for up to date medical travel information well before departure.
You should consult your doctor for up-to-date medical travel information well before departure. We recommend that you carry a First Aid kit and hand sanitizers / antibacterial wipes as well as any personal medical requirements. Please be aware that quite often we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our leaders are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. When selecting your trip please carefully read the brochure and itinerary and assess your ability to cope with our style of travel. Please refer to the Physical and Culture Shock ratings for trip specific information. G Adventures reserves the right to exclude any traveller from all or part of a trip without refund if in the reasonable opinion of our CEO they are unable to complete the itinerary without undue risk to themselves and/or the rest of the group.
Safety and Security
Many national governments provide a regularly updated advice service on safety issues involved with international travel. We recommend that you check your government's advice for their latest travel information before departure. We strongly recommend the use of a neck wallet or money belt while travelling, for the safe keeping of your passport, air tickets, travellers' cheques, cash and other valuable items. Leave your valuable jewellery at home – you won't need it while travelling. Many of the hotels we use have safety deposit boxes, which is the most secure way of storing your valuables. A lock is recommended for securing your luggage. When travelling on a group trip, please note that your CEO has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it is deemed necessary due to safety concerns. Your CEO will accompany you on all included activities. During your trip you will have some free time to pursue your own interests, relax and take it easy or explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgment when selecting an activity in your free time. Although the cities visited on tour are generally safe during the day, there can be risks to wandering throughout any major city at night. It is our recommendation to stay in small groups and to take taxis to and from restaurants, or during night time excursions.
Protests and Demonstrations- Protests and demonstrations, even those that are well intended, have the potential to turn violent with no warning. Counter protests can also turn violent. Action by security forces to disperse demonstrators and protesters may occur at any time. If you are in an area where demonstrators or protesters are gathering, avoid the temptation of staying for a good photo opportunity and leave the area immediately.
Water based activities have an element of danger and excitement built into them. We recommend only participating in water based activities when accompanied by a guide(s). We make every reasonable effort to ensure the fun and adventurous element of any water based activities (in countries with varying degrees of operating standards) have a balanced approach to safety. It is our policy not to allow our CEOs to make arrangements on your behalf for water based activities that are not accompanied by guide(s).
Swimming, including snorkeling, is always at your own risk.
We take all prudent measures in relation to your safety. For ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling, please visit:
Trip Specific Safety
Always keep an eye on your belongings especially in major cities, bus and train terminals.
A Couple of Rules
Illegal drugs will not be tolerated on any trips. Possessing or using drugs not only contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the group at risk. Smoking marijuana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards everyone we encounter, and in particular the local people who make the world the special place it is. The exploitation of prostitutes is completely contrary to this philosophy. Our CEOs have the right to expel any member of the group if drugs are found in their possession or if they use prostitutes.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is compulsory in order to participate on any of our trips. When travelling on a group trip, you will not be permitted to join the group until evidence of travel insurance has been sighted by your CEO, who will take note of your insurance details. When selecting a travel insurance policy 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. If you have credit card insurance we require proof of purchase of the trip (a receipt of credit card statement) with a credit card in your name. Contact your bank for details of their participating insurer, the level of coverage and emergency contact telephone number.
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Dollar-a-Day Program
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
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Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 1: Barcelona
There are no activities planned until an evening welcome meeting.
Additional Notes:
Please note that if you wish to visit popular sites and want to avoid waiting in line, it is advisable to reserve tickets in advance. We recommend pre-arranging your visit to La Sagrada Familia, Park Güell, Casa Batlló, and Casa Milà.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Day 2: Barcelona/Pyrenees (1B, 1D)
Explore a bit of Barcelona before an afternoon departure north. Travel to the Pyrenees by local bus and van to reach a 'casa rural', or converted farmhouse, near the town of Ainsa. Indulge in delicious local meals and time to explore the beautiful landscape.
Local bus (2.50-3.00 hours)
Private Vehicle (1.50 hour(s))
Day 3: Pyrenees (1B, 1D)
Enjoy the day in the scenic Pyrenees. Opt for some hikes in the area or head to Ainsa to explore. Spend another night in the 'casa rural'.
Day 4: Pyrenees/Bilbao (1B)
Travel to Bilbao, the first stop in the unique Basque region of Spain. Arrive in the early afternoon. Opt to visit the stunning Guggenheim Museum, or climb the Mallona Stairs to Parque Etxebarria for beautiful views over the city.
Private Vehicle (4.75 hour(s))
Day 5: Bilbao/San Sebastian/Bilbao (1B)
The real treat in this part of the country is the eating. Basque cuisine is famous in Spain and around the world, with many believing this is the best food in the country. While San Sebastián didn't invent tapas, they are well-acknowledged to have perfected them. Wander through the streets before lunchtime or in the evening and check out what each bar has on offer.
Stop in each place for some wine or beer and sample their tapas (pintxos in Basque) selection. Move on to the next bar and repeat!
Delicious seafood abounds here as well. Looking for more than just pintxos? Head to the harbour and hole up in a traditional simple tavern. Don't leave San Sebastián without trying the famous jamon iberico.
The specialty drink in this area is called the Kalimotxo — half wine (usually red table wine) and half Coca Cola.Take some time to wander through the plazas, marvel at the buildings, and spot the art sprinkled throughout the city. And, as always, try the pintxos.
Included Activities:
Orientation Walk
Local bus (1.00 hour(s))
Local bus (2.00 hour(s))
Day 6: Bilbao/Logroño (1B)
With tons of churches, roman bridges, parks, plazas, and ancient buildings, there's no shortage of sights to be seen when wandering around this city.
Included Activities:
Rioja Region Wine Tasting
Local bus (1.50 hour(s))
Day 7: Logroño/Madrid
Travel to Madrid and enjoy free time in this capital city.
Local bus (3.50-4.00 hours)
Day 8: Madrid (1B)
We recommend staying an extra day or two to fully experience all this lively city has to offer.


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