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Hoyer Delivers Speech on Democrats' Make It In America Plan
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WASHINGTON, DC - Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD) delivered a speech today unveiling an updated Make It In America plan to strengthen domestic manufacturing and job creation. Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
"'Made in America' has been – and still is, in many respects – a label envied throughout the world. Our factories continue to produce quality products at affordable prices – products that make the world run. We are still the world's leading manufacturing nation.
"For much of the twentieth century, manufacturing jobs sustained the growth of a middle class that was secure in its present and confident in its future.
"However, while our manufacturing output is strong, manufacturing employment has fallen sharply. In the late 1970's, it peaked around 20 million jobs, but today that figure has dropped to just over 11 million. Similarly, manufacturing's share of GDP has declined from as much as 28% in the 1950's to just 11.5% in 2011. This can be attributed not only to low-skill manufacturing jobs going overseas but also to greater innovation and technology being used on the production lines here in America.
"While we continue to be a manufacturing giant, it's no wonder why so many Americans remain deeply concerned about the future of our manufacturing sector.
"So while Congress has been engaged in a debate over the past few months on deficits and their impact on our economy, the bottom line is this: we cannot achieve true fiscal stability without economic growth, and without fiscal stability our economic growth will be stunted. By stabilizing our deficits and debt through a big and balanced agreement, we will also reinvigorate our economy. Balancing our budget over the longer term will give us the confidence and ability to grow our economy and strengthen our country by investing in education, innovation, and infrastructure.
"Today I want to talk about how Congress can take concrete steps to advance economic growth by helping the private sector create manufacturing jobs, which in turn will have a positive impact on our budgets.
"Three years ago, with unemployment at 9.5% and our economic recovery stalling, I joined with my House Democratic colleagues to launch an ambitious and forward-looking plan to create jobs and ensure America's global economic leadership by revitalizing our manufacturing sector.
"Our plan has focused on manufacturing because of the significant impact that sector has on the economy. It has traditionally created high-skill, high-wage jobs that sustain our middle class. Manufacturing also has a multiplier effect, which, according to the National Association of Manufacturing, yields $1.48 for the wider economy for every dollar we invest. There's also something intangible we get from making things in America – a sense of pride that the products we use and sell around the world were built right here in our communities. Most Americans believe that we won't be the country we want to be if we can't 'Make It In America.'
"When Republicans gained control of the House in January 2011, we continued to promote 'Make It In America' legislation as a jobs platform that we believed their new Majority could embrace and work with us to pass. Our plan draws support from business and labor and was formed from the best ideas on both sides. From the very start, Make It In America has had the potential to be a textbook example of bipartisan cooperation.
"There have been some scattered successes, with a handful of Make It In America bills, such as the Export-Import Bank, patent reform, and others, being passed into law on a bipartisan basis over the past three years. Another example is the JOBS Act, which was a compilation of several bipartisan bills, including Make It In America proposals inspired by the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness.
"But the bitter partisanship in Congress has, unfortunately, held back Make It In America legislation, such as the creation of an infrastructure bank to help leverage private sector capital to get large projects off the ground. Even legislation with bipartisan support, which would have sailed through the House in prior years, has stalled. With Republicans maintaining control of the House for the next two years – and with our jobs recovery still fragile – now is the time to take another look at the Make It In America plan. Now is the time to ask ourselves as a nation what we can do, together, to restore domestic manufacturing and the jobs, innovation, and global leadership that come with it.
"Today, I'm announcing a Make It In America plan that focuses on four central components that, I believe, are key to helping manufacturers grow, expand, and create jobs here. The components are:
(1) adopting and pursuing a national manufacturing strategy;
(2) promoting the export of U.S. goods;
(3) encouraging businesses to bring jobs and innovation back to the U.S.; and
(4) training and securing a 21st century workforce.
"As I travel around the country, meeting with leaders in both business and labor, it is clear that these four items are on the top of the agenda for all central stakeholders. I believe these core components can, and will, have bipartisan support in both chambers. This is important – because good ideas won't go anywhere if they can't pass the House and Senate and be signed by the President.
"Many of the businesses I've visited are, in fact, manufacturing products in America. And they would do more. If they could justify it, and if it were profitable, many would move high-skill, high-wage jobs back to our shores – in fact, in some places it's happening already. While some have made the argument that manufacturing is not coming back, I believe – and I think most Americans believe, too – that we still have the ability to bring jobs back and not let them slip away. It will depend on whether Congress can act to create an environment that is conducive to manufacturing in America profitably.
"After years of watching companies close plants and shed jobs to take advantage of cheaper labor overseas, the tide is turning. Wages are increasing abroad as workers demand benefits and a better standard of living. And rising fuel prices have driven up the cost of transporting goods between distant markets. Just last week, an article in the Washington Post highlighted how a growing number of manufacturers are moving operations from Europe to the United States as a result of declining natural gas prices here. This demonstrates the success and promise of an 'all-of-the-above' energy strategy, such as that supported by the Obama Administration and promoted on a bipartisan basis.
"In addition to these factors, our manufacturing sector has shown encouraging gains. The Institute for Supply Management reported stronger than expected performance in February, building on what has become a very promising trend. The manufacturing sector has grown for 43 out of the past 44 months. While we've made progress we cannot take our manufacturing recovery for granted. Our gains will mean little unless Congress takes action to capitalize on them and transform manufacturing's potential into real production and jobs in the United States.
"It's in this context that I'm outlining today the four specific areas that are poised to have the greatest impact on our economy and are the most likely to draw support from both sides.
"First, as any CEO will tell you, before taking on any major venture, you need to have a plan. That's the case for business and ought to be so for government as well. America needs a national manufacturing strategy that will serve as a guide over the short, middle, and long terms as we make targeted investments in growth. In Germany, which has higher wages, higher benefits, and greater unionization, they developed a national strategy that is helping to maintain and grow a strong manufacturing base. Nothing says we can't do the same here in America.
"Last year, the House passed a bill that would do precisely that: the American Manufacturing Competitiveness Act, sponsored by Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois. It passed with strong bipartisan support, by a vote of 339-77. Unfortunately, it failed to advance in the Senate, and we now have a new opportunity to pass it once more, for the Senate to act, and for this bill to become law. It would bring business, labor, government, and other stakeholders together to formulate a national, comprehensive strategy to attract manufacturing businesses, help them compete around the world, and create the right conditions for them to succeed and create jobs here at home. The magnitude of our jobs challenge demands a well thought-out solution.
"The second area where Congress can play a positive role is in promoting exports. Manufacturers want help accessing new markets, and they need a reliable, efficient transportation infrastructure they can depend on to move their products to such markets. In his 2010 State of the Union Address, President Obama laid out the goal of doubling exports by 2015. We are now about halfway there: in 2009, before President Obama formed the National Export Initiative, exports were $1.5 trillion. In 2012, they were $2.2 trillion. While this is significant progress, there are additional steps Congress ought to take, including consideration of Make It In America bills that address increasing exports and improving infrastructure – areas where Democrats and Republicans can work together.
"For example, a bill sponsored by Rep. Elliot Engel, the Export Promotion Reform Act, would direct our embassies abroad to develop country-specific plans to boost exports. We should also look to establish a national infrastructure bank to help finance large-scale projects, from port modernization to energy network upgrades to broadband deployment, as President Obama is expected to propose in his budget. This financing will help private sector infrastructure projects get off the ground, creating thousands of construction jobs in the process. Another example of a bill that would support increased exports is Rep. Albio Sires's MOVE Freight Act, which would create a grant program to fund development projects that help move goods to market more efficiently. All of these will help our manufacturing businesses make their products in America and sell them around the world.
"The third core component that we need to address is encouraging manufacturers to bring innovation and jobs back to the United States. We are the world's leading innovation economy, but when manufacturing moves abroad, research and innovation will follow. For some industries, this has already happened.
"As Andy Grove, former CEO of Intel, warned in 2010: 'There's more at stake than exported jobs. With some technologies, both scaling and innovation take place overseas. …The U.S. lost its lead in [advanced] batteries thirty years ago when it stopped making consumer electronics devices. Whoever made batteries then gained the exposure and relationships needed to learn to supply batteries for the more demanding laptop PC market, and after that, for the even more demanding automobile market. U.S. companies did not participate in the first phase and consequently were not in the running for all that followed.'
"The U.S. cannot afford to lose our best researchers and innovators, and Congress can take steps right away to prevent this from happening by offering tax incentives to businesses to keep doing research here and to move more production back home so it can be located closer to the lab, which fuels greater innovation.
"We can start by permanently extending the R&D tax credit and expanding it. Rep. John Carney of Delaware has a bill to do so, which will help businesses invest in developing new products and commercializing new discoveries. Congress can also take action on Rep. Bill Pascrell's Bring Jobs Home Act. That bill eliminates the tax deduction companies can take on moving expenses when they send jobs abroad – and it institutes a new credit to encourage them to move jobs back home. We have to create an environment in which making things in America is profitable – not only to lure jobs back but to keep them here.
"Finally, we need to train and secure a highly skilled twenty-first century workforce. American businesses can only remain competitive when they have the trained and educated workers they need.
"One bipartisan bill, the AMERICA Works Act, sponsored by Rep. Brad Schneider, will strengthen our skills-training programs to make sure workers are getting the preparation and certifications they need for in-demand jobs. At the same time, Congress should work on a bipartisan basis to create industry-led partnerships and develop programs that train workers in career-ready skills to help set those out of work on pathways to secure jobs. In addition, I will be co-sponsoring legislation with Rep. Bill Enyart called the Job Opportunities Between Our Shores – or 'JOBS' – Act, which will encourage public-private partnerships between manufacturers and community colleges or workforce investment boards to train workers in advanced manufacturing skills while linking them with potential employers.
"Part of investing in a skilled workforce must be to retain foreign students who come here to study. Too often, we are training talented young individuals, but then our broken immigration system means we lose them to companies overseas. As part of comprehensive immigration reform, we must include an expansion and streamlining of visas for those trained in science, technology, engineering, and math – or 'STEM' fields. These STEM visas will enable us to remain a beacon for the world's greatest minds and hardest workers who want to join in building the world's most competitive economy right here in America. As discussions on comprehensive immigration reform move forward in the coming weeks, STEM visas must be part of the conversation.
"If we can make progress in these four key areas – (1) adopting and pursuing a national manufacturing strategy; (2) promoting exports; (3) encouraging businesses to bring jobs and innovation back to the U.S.; and (4) training and securing a twenty-first century workforce – we can make a significant, positive impact on job creation and economic growth.
"From the very beginning, Democrats set out to write and promote Make It In America legislation that has a real shot at bipartisan support. These four core components for action in the 113th Congress are, I believe, the best opportunity we've had in a long time to bring the parties together to make progress on tackling a major national challenge.
"With compromise in short supply these days on Capitol Hill, working together on these four core components of Make It In America – with their broad support – could help us build greater trust and show the country that Congress can still achieve results.
"Passing legislation in the areas I outlined will send a message to the business leaders we've met with that Congress is listening – and that we have their backs as they do what American businesses have always done best.
"It will be up to Democrats and Republicans together whether we will share the credit for success or share the blame for continued dysfunction and lack of progress. So, Congress must now get to work. I hope that, over the coming weeks, Democrats and Republicans will take action together to move Make It In America legislation forward – so that we can move America forward together.
"It is long past time for Congress to work cooperatively and constructively to put America on a path of growth and job creation and fiscal stability. Don't just take my word for it. In his book, also titled 'Make It In America,' Andrew Liveris, President & CEO of Dow Chemical, writes:
"'Government, at its best, creates a climate in which companies can fulfill their potential. That's what American business needs. Action, not inaction. Dedicated attention, not indifference.'
"At a time when competition around the world has greatly increased, America finds herself in the grip of political division and Congressional gridlock. It is time to renew our common commitment to America's success and growth; to its fiscal stability and strength; and to its continued promise to all Americans that you can, in fact, Make It In America.
"Thank you."


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Wednesday, June 20, 2012
Puzzle and Mystery Geocaches... Do You Do?
11 comments:
- randy said...
We have some great Mystery Caches in the Reno Nevada area. We have LeakySpoon, Find Waldo, Reno Raiders, and Team Goobie (and others) who have placed some excellent caches. . Some of these are amazing and have taken many hours to prepare. I have been disappointed that many of the locals won't do puzzles. Their loss!
Here is an example of a very fun puzzle: Take a look at the logs.
Follow the "Related Web Page" link.
- June 20, 2012 at 11:35 AM
- Unknown said...
In the Houston, TX area - LogDawgs has a few variations of mystery caches. The Presidential Series (all the Presidents!) is a favorite (http://coord.info/GC2T4BA), with the mystery cache - a short quiz. His Pièce de Résistance (http://coord.info/GC35JZT) is a puzzle solver's dream - lots of field solving as well as other nuggets! I know we like to get the numbers but puzzles do keep it fresh.
- June 20, 2012 at 11:51 AM
I'll be honest, I totally disregard puzzle caches. I generally don't even look at them. I got into this hobby to be outdoors. Seeking new adventures and new places and finding things. Not sitting at a desk trying to figure out a puzzle I have no idea where to begin with. I'd rather be finding than solving. And fortunately I live in an area with good weather most of the time. Just my two cents ,lafitefl
- June 20, 2012 at 12:11 PM
- Professor Benson said...
I think it's a matter of time for most of us. I haven't even attempted a puzzle cache yet. I'd like to try at least one, just to see if it would have better contents than the average cache.
I'm also planning to do one myself, so it makes sense to see what's out there.
- June 20, 2012 at 1:04 PM
- Dwaine Ronnie said...
Puzzles and Mysterys..the harder the better. I get totally involved with solving them. When i ht a wall I will ask someone for a hint. If they are stingy(yup it happens) then I will go to the CO. But only if I am right stumped. You should check out Alberta Canada and see what puzzlers there be ..aarggghh
- June 20, 2012 at 8:38 PM
- Unknown said...
I'm from Ontario, Canada. I love puzzle caches. It adds an extra layer of fun to the hide. When you find the cache it makes the smiley that much more sweet.
But up here I find most of the Mystery caches here are challenge caches. I'm working at them. But they are slow going.
I find that most of the puzzles wind up being part of a multi cache instead of a mystery cache.
I'm currently trying to figure out a 1/2 dozen puzzles and planning to hide a couple of my own.
Do you have a bookmark list of the really hard puzzle caches? I have a buddy who lives in NC who turned me onto geocaching. So I wouldn't mind working on some before my next visit.
- June 21, 2012 at 7:47 AM
- juliangreenfield said...
Mystery and Puzzle Geocaches differ all across the world! But they remain interesting nevertheless.
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- June 22, 2012 at 5:23 AM
Currently we live just 10 miles down the road from Bletchley Park (they did a little bit of puzzle solving themselves in the 1940's) so as a result we have some real mind twisters many of which I've failed to solve. I'm not the sharpest tool in the box but manage some solutions but -Lo is scary smart and can occasionally be co-erst into a little puzzle solving.
The puzzles that do bug me a little are those where you first have to guess some random element the cache setter was thinking about then decided to make a puzzle from.
- June 23, 2012 at 2:52 AM
The "problem" that I often have with puzzle/mystery caches is the lack of information to go by.
I've found 5 ? caches. 3 had puzzles.
I've solved three more puzzles, but have yet to actually go out to get the caches.
But those were a bit easier.
http://coord.info/GC2YQEH is an example.
Then I see things like that Artemis Fowl cache that Randy linked and can't help but stare stupidly and think "okay now what".
Caches more like http://coord.info/GC2FJDK I can work with, to an extent, because I can see there's Morse Code present, but have no idea what to do with the letter blocks or the electrical diagram.
Or http://coord.info/GC25WVN, which also gives enough information to solve it in the puzzle itself.
But yes, mostly I ignore them.
No, no, that's not true; I'll look at them once to see if it's something I have a near-future hope to find, and if I do, then I'll save it. Otherwise, I'll ignore it.
- June 24, 2012 at 5:01 AM
- Robyn Broyles said...
I don't know what puzzle caches in other countries are like, but in my experience local puzzle caches are sometimes obscure—or just poorly designed puzzles. Maybe because I'm a professional puzzle creator myself, I am too critical. But I have solved some great puzzle caches, too. (By the way, my puzzling site is http://www.mypuzzlefix.com — the link under my name in this comment is to the geocaching book I wrote.)
- June 28, 2012 at 8:59 AM
- AlishaMisha said...
Personally I enjoy them very much. As one who solves logic problems very often for the sheer joy of it, it was nice to take my hobby to geocaching. Actually, my first cache placement I put out recently is a puzzle cache(GC3R2XX). There were no puzzle caches in that town, so since I was placing the cache anyways I figured I would make it a little interesting and give some variety.
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Ideal Drinking Glass: Coupe Glass
Hennessy has a wide variety of gift sets for the holiday season and they have provided us with a few of their most popular holiday cocktail recipes for you to try.
V.S Holiday Gift Box – 750ml bottle housed in a black and gold gift box with a star pattern representing the constellation of the Rabbit. V.S. opens with sweet wood and nutty fragrances. The palate is warm and filled with floral notes and a considerable amount of wood, which is not overpowering but boldly pleasing.
Hennessy Black Gift Box – 750ml bottle housed in a premium branded box designed to enhance the holiday gifting experience. The Hennessy Black has scents of jasmine, daffodils, and orange flowers that are delicately mixed with hints of citrus, honey and fresh grapes.
X.O Holiday Gift Set –750mlbottle of Hennessy X.O cognac and a glass flask (12cl) with copper gold finishing and its own funnel to fill from the X.O decanter. Leather and tobacco notes and a touch of spice make the X.O. a great cigar cognac.
Hennessy Chains Holiday Gift Set – 750ml bottle of Hennessy V.S housed in a black and gold gift box with a star pattern representing the constellation of the rabbit. Includes a 50ml Hennessy Black keychain. This version opens with sweet wood and nutty fragrances. The palate is warm and filled with floral notes and a considerable amount of wood, which is not overpowering but boldly pleasing. Keychain: Scents of jasmine, daffodils, and orange flowers that are delicately mixed with hints of citrus, honey and fresh grapes.
Privilege Collector's #3 "Kyrios" –A creative expression of the newly-updated Privilege 750ml bottle – carbon-grey, matte-finished (not translucent) and dressed with an alliance of graphic serigraphy and a touch of gold stamps – designed by Chris Bangle. Strong bouquet of fruits, some hints of honey and more fruits on the nose. The palate and the finish are dominated by woody hints.
1 ½ ounces Hennessy VS
¾ ounces Velvet Falernum
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 heaping tablespoon orange marmalade
½ ounce fresh lemon juice
Add all liquids to a shaker tin with ice. Shake until well-chilled. In a rocks glass, fine strain over fresh ice. Garnish with an orange twist.
1 cup Hennessy
½ cup Hennessy 10 Cane
2 ounces Grand Marnier
2 ounces Frangelico
¾ cup evaporated milk
1 ¼ cup coconut cream
2 egg yolks
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
In a blender, place all ingredients and lightly blend. Do not blend on a high speed to avoid creating foam. Leave in the fridge for 3 to 4 hours until chilled. Serve in punch glasses or rocks glasses, neat or over ice by preference. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.
1 1/2 ounces Hennessy V.S
1/2 ounce Zubrowka Bison Grass Vodka
1 ounce APPLE CIDER GASTRIQUE* (recipe to follow)
2 dashes Angostura bitters
Add all liquids to a glass with ice. Stir until well-chilled and top with grated cinnamon and an apple fan. Garnish with fresh grated cinnamon.


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Soak in the enchantment of Sri Lanka on this unforgettable journey. Refresh your spirit at the unusual Golden Temple of Dambulla, stroll spice gardens and tea plantations, and ride through Wilpattu National Park in search of elephants and leopards. Come away with an understanding of why Arab traders called the island "Serendib"—a name that gave English speakers the word "serendipity."
What's Included
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk, Wilpattu National Park
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Agricultural Village Experience, Habarana
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: High Tea and Handicrafts, Kandy
Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Elephant Rehabilitation Centre, Udawalawe
Your G for Good Moment: Sthree Craft Shop and Café, Kandy
Your Hands-On Moment: Visit a Coconut Plantation, Colombo
Your Foodie Moment: Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration, Udawalawe. Arrival transfer. Tour of Anuradhapura ruins. Tour the Sigiriya rock fortress. Dambulla cave temple visit. Visit a Matale spice garden. Tour the Temple of the Tooth. Cultural show. Visit the Royal Botanical Gardens. Tour Nuwara Eliya area and a Ceylon tea plantation. Hike in Horton Plains National Park. Safari drive in Udawalawe National Park. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.
Explore ruins and archaeological sites with local experts, take in a lecture on elephant conservation, search out leopards at Wilpattu National Park, enjoy a taste of tea at its source, learn about local ingredients and flavours during a cooking demonstration
Dossier Disclaimer
The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary. VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans.
Itinerary Disclaimer
While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances.
Important Notes
1. Displaying body art or wearing clothing that includes an image of the Buddha is illegal; please be culturally sensitive and respect the law and should you have any such tattoos, keep them covered at all times.
2. Traveling by road in Sri Lanka is certainly not what people are use to in Western countries. Many road ways are single lane, rules are not always followed, drivers appear to speed, do not stay in their lanes, and overtake in seemingly dangerous situations. Although their are some improvements in the works to the road infrastructure, there is a lot more to be done. As a result, some of the roads are poorly maintained, and this gets even more pronounced during and after the monsoon. As a result, travel time covering relatively short distances is very long in comparison to Western countries.
Group Leader Description
All G Adventures group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO 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 15, avg 12
Meals Included
11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with G Adventures you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. The above information applies to G Adventures group trips. For Independent trips please check the itinerary for details of meals included. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets.
Private vehicle, boat, 4×4, walking
Solo Travellers
We believe solo 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 solo travellers on these itineraries must pay the single trip price.
Hotel/lodges (9 nts), tented camp (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
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
An arrival transfer is included in this trip when you arrive on Day 1, or if you arrive up to three days prior to the tour, and provided that you have booked your pre-accommodation through National Geographic Journeys in our joining hotel. Due to customer experience and quality considerations, all services related to the tour must be continuous.
Please look for our driver who will be waiting for you with a National Geographic Journeys Sign with your name on it.
Your CEO will contact you at the hotel on Day 1 and make sure you are settled comfortably. If you arrive late, they will leave you a message detailing what time and where you should meet the next morning. Your CEO will organize a short meeting soon after arrival, during which you will meet other tour participants and receive some general and specific information about aspects of the trip.
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, please refer to the emergency contact details provided in this dossier and contact us as soon as possible. If you have a pre-booked transfer, and you have not made contact with our representative within 30 minutes of clearing customs and immigration, we recommend that you make your own way to the Starting Point hotel, following the Joining Instructions. Please apply to your travel agent on your return for a refund of the transfer cost if this occurs.
Emergency Contact
Should you need to contact us during a situation of dire need, it is best to first call either the G Adventures Local 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.
If you have purchased an arrival through G Adventures please note that:
Your arrival transfer has been arranged based on flight information provided to us. If you are advised of a flight schedule change within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time, we will do our best to rearrange your arrival transfer however we cannot guarantee this. If your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
If your call is specifically concerning Airport Transfer complications please call our local G Adventures Transfer providers directly at:
Chaminda Paranavitana
Tel.: (94)77 5222 800
Nirosh Perera
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Mob.: (+94)777796399
G Adventures Local Office (Delhi)
G Adventures South Asia Manager, Rishab (Delhi, India)
Emergency number:
>From outside of India: +91 99 7179 5447
>From within Delhi: 99 7179 5447
>From within India, but outside Delhi: 099 7179 5447
G Adventures Office Bangkok, Thailand
During Office hours (Weekdays, 9am-5pm Local Time): +66-02-3815574
If you are unable for any reason to contact our local office, please call the numbers listed below, which will connect you directly with our 24 hour Sales team, who will happily assist you.
Toll-free, North America only: 1 888 800 4100
Calls from UK: 0344 272 0000
Calls from Germany: 0800 365 1000
Calls from Australia: 1 300 796 618
Calls from New Zealand: 0800 333 307
Outside North America, Australia, New Zealand, Germany and the UK: +1 416 260 0999
Finishing Point Instructions
Marawila is a small fishing village located on the Northwest coast of Sri Lanka, close to Colombo and a short drive away from the International Airport.
What to Take
We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 mintues with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Hard suitcases are not recommended for G Adventures trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!). You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones.
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
Light Hiking:
• Hiking boots/sturdy walking shoes
• Hiking pants (Convertible/Zip-off and quick dry recommended)
Smart Dress:
• Smart outfit (For evenings out)
Warm Weather:
• Sandals/flip-flops
• Shorts/skirts (Longer shorts/skirts are recommended)
• Sun hat/bandana
• Swimwear
Note: During the months of May-Jul is the rainy season, so please make sure to pack waterproof clothes.
Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. 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
Most nationalities will require a visa to visit Sri Lanka. The fee is approximately $35 USD and an E-Visa can be obtained at the following website:
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
As currency exchange rates in Asia fluctuate often we ask that you refer to the following website for daily exchange rates: www.xe.com
As of Jan 2013 the exchange rate for Sri Lanka was 1 USD = 128 LKR (Sri Lankan Rupees). There are many ATM machines that accept both Visa and Mastercard but these are limited to major cities. Major credit cards are accepted in most shops but they may charge a 2-4% transaction fee.
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!
It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected – though not compulsory – and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from USD1-2 per person 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 USD20-30 per person, per week can be used.
Optional Activities
- Cycle Anuradhapura
- Ayurvedic Hospital Visit
Nuwara Eliya
- High Tea at the Grand Hotel (15USD 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 sometimes we are in remote areas and away from medical facilities, and for legal reasons our CEO are prohibited from administering any type of drug including headache tablets, antibiotics, etc. In Asia pharmacies tend to stock the same western drugs as you get at home but they are usually produced locally so please bring the full drug name with you when trying to purchase a prescription drug. 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 group 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 jewelery 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 group leader has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if it deemed necessary, due to safety concerns. Your Chief Experience Officer (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 and explore at your leisure. While your CEO will assist you with options available in a given location, please note that any optional activities you undertake are not part of your itinerary, and we offer no representations about the safety of the activity or the standard of the operators running them. Please use your own good judgement when selecting an activity in your free time. 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. 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. Read more about travel safety for ways to further enhance your personal safety while traveling.
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 group leader has 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 leader, 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 evacuation and repatriation. A minimum coverage of USD200,000 is required. G Adventures can provide you with the appropriate coverage. 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.
Planeterra-The G Adventures Foundation
The Planeterra Foundation planeterra.org is a Canadian non-profit organization that helps empower local people to develop their communities, conserve their cultures, and create humane and supportive systems for their endeavours. Planeterra provides capacity building and catalyst grants to get community social enterprises off the ground. These businesses address local challenges by providing benefits for indigenous people, empowering marginalized women, and granting disadvantaged youth access to education, employment, and brighter futures. Planeterra also works to ensure these businesses have a thriving customer base by integrating programs into G Adventures' itineraries globally.
G Adventures is Planeterra's largest corporate donor, covering all operating costs so 100% of your donation will bring opportunity to people in need.
Dollar-a-Day Program
G Adventures' Dollar-a-Day Program provides travellers with the opportunity to give back to the people and places visited on our tours by donating one dollar for every day you are on trip. 100% of these donations go directly to support community development projects worldwide that are implemented by Planeterra.
Local Dress
In Asia the dress standard is more conservative than it is back home. When packing try to pick loose, lightweight, long clothing that will keep you cool in the usually hot and humid climate of Asian summers. In predominately Buddhist, Hindu and Muslim countries we ask that you dress respectfully and avoid very short shorts/skirts and singlets/tanktops when visiting small rural communities or visiting temples or mosques or other holy sites as this may restrict your entry.
Sri Lanka is conservative and you should dress accordingly. As a general guideline shoulders and knees should be covered at all times. The wearing of shorts is not allowed as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes. A light water and windproof jacket is useful and a hat essential.
Beach attire is appropriate when on the beach.
NB: During our trip there will be many opportunities for you to meet with locals. One way to start any conversation is with pictures. We recommend that you bring some photos/postcards of your family, home, city or country where you live, animals peculiar to your country etc.
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Minimum Age
You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on a G Adventures tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.
International Flights
Check-in times and baggage allowances/restrictions vary by airline and can change at any time. For the most up-to-date information for your flight, please contact your airline. We recommend checking in online in advance to avoid potential delays at the airport.
Max Pax
Max 16
Group Leader
Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides.
Day 1: Colombo
Arrive at any time. Arrival transfer included.
Additional Notes:
Arrive at any time and enjoy your day. Please meet your CEO in the hotel lobby at 6:15PM for the welcome meeting.
Included Activities:
Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting
Arrival Airport Transfer
Day 2: Colombo/Wilpattu National Park (1B, 1D)
Wilpattu is the oldest National Park in the Country and home to Sri Lankan leopards and we will do our best to search some out with our local ranger. As well, enjoy the stunning flora and fauna, keeping an eye out for elephants, wild boar, sloth bear, spotted deer and water buffalo. Our safari camp is located 10 minutes to the Southern boundary of the park entrance, on the boundary of a lake, surrounded by bush forest. While a bit more simple than our other accommodations in Sri Lanka, a stay in a tented camp offers a unique and fun experience. Tents are heavy canvas with 2 raised beds, electricity, fan and ensuite toilette. The camp offers open air dining with exceptional food and service in a natural surrounding. On occasion, due to the remote location electricity and hot water can be sporadic. A flashlight is provided and should be used when walking at night.
Included Activities:
Visit a Coconut Plantation
Wilpattu Safari and Conservation Talk
Private Vehicle (4.00 hour(s), 155km)
Day 3: Wilpattu National Park/Anuradhapura (1B)
Travel to the sacred city of Anuradhapura — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Walk through the ruins and discover ancient Buddhist monasteries and temples. Enjoy some free time this afternoon and opt to rent a bike.
Included Activities:
Anuradhapura Excursion
Private Vehicle (1.00 hour(s), 35km)
Day 4: Anuradhapura/Dambulla (1B, 1L)
Enjoy a walk through Habarana, a rural farming village, and learn about daily life. Relax with a canoe trip on the lake, ride on a bull cart, taste a local lunch, and venture out into the rice and vegetable fields. Later, continue on to Dambulla for the evening.
Included Activities:
Agricultural Village Experience
Private Vehicle (2.00-2.50 hours, 85km)
Day 5: Dambulla (1B)
Head to Sigiriya (Lion) rock fortress and climb the steps to the top of this captivating site to discover UNESCO-listed ruins and take in stellar views. After, enjoy some free time to explore Dambulla.
Included Activities:
Sigiriya Rock Fortress Visit
Private Vehicle
Day 6: Dambulla/Kandy (1B)
Tour the impressive Dambulla Cave Temple and admire ancient Buddhist murals and statues then visit a spice garden in Matale to learn about the theraputic uses of local spices. Continue on to Kandy and enjoy a tour of the Temple of the Tooth, which houses an important relic — a tooth of Lord Buddha kept in a well-preserved golden casket. This evening, listen to some traditional music at a cultural show.
Included Activities:
Dambulla Cave Temple Visit
Spice Garden Excursion
Temple of the Sacred Tooth Tour
Kandyan Cultural Dance
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s), 90km)
Day 7: Kandy (1B)
Today, visit the impressive Royal Botanical Gardens of Peradeniya, considered a national asset. Enjoy the lush surroundings, pavilions, conservancy, orchid house, and stunning Javan fig tree. After, visit Sthree Craft Shop and Café, a G for Good-supported social enterprise that helps local women and youth. Here, we view a handicraft demonstration, listen to a lecture lecture, and enjoy afternoon high tea. Taste local teas, scones, clotted cream, jam, and an assortment of sweet cakes and pastries. Later, enjoy some free time to walk through the city and around Kandy Lake.
Included Activities:
Royal Botanical Gardens Visit
Sthree Craft Shop and Café
High Tea and Handicrafts
Day 8: Kandy/Nuwara Eliya (1B)
Travel through scenic mountains to the tea-producing town of Nuwara Eliya, stopping at a traditional tea plantation in the central highlands to gain insight into the process of growing tea and its effect on the Ceylon region. Enjoy a cup of perfectly blended pure Ceylon tea then continue exploring the English countryside atmosphere which was once governed by English and Scottish planters. Walk through the green grass and lanes, enjoying stunning views of this countryside hamlet. Opt to enjoy high tea at the Grand Hotel.
Included Activities:
Tea Plantation Visit
Explore Nuwara Eliya
Private Vehicle (3.00 hour(s), 80km)
Day 9: Nuwara Eliya/Udawalawe (1B, 1D)
Enjoy a picnic breakfast and hike through the highlands in Horton Plains National Park. Continue on to our tented camp on the border of Udawalawe National Park. This evening, enjoy a cooking demonstration by the camp chef to learn about local specialties.
Included Activities:
Horton Plains Trek
Sri Lankan Cooking Demonstration
Private Vehicle (1.00-1.50 hours, 30km)
Private Vehicle (4.00-4.50 hours, 105km)
Day 10: Udawalawe (1B, 1D)
Udawalawe is a sanctuary for large herds of elephants, and the national park proves to be one of the best places to observe them in their natural habitat. Hop into a safari jeep and head into the park, but keep an eye out for other wildlife such as spotted deer, sambur, barking deer, water buffalo and jackal – all found within the park.
Included Activities:
Udawalawe Reserve Safari
Elephant Rehabilitation Centre
Day 11: Udawalawe/Negombo (1B)
Drive to Negombo and enjoy free time to explore the city and check out the beautiful Portuguese and Dutch architecture.
Private Vehicle (5.00-6.00 hours, 210km)
Day 12: Negombo (1B)
Hotel check out is at 12:00pm. Your CEO can assist you with arranging an easy transfer to Colombo or the International airport.
Included Activities:
Departure Day


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Ten distinct wine villages and hamlets, over 180 forts, castles and stately residences as well as a 1,200 hectare wine-growing region form the framework for a spectacular holiday in Appiano. The decorative, hillside villages of San Michele/St. Michael, Cornaiano/Girlan, San Paolo/St. Pauls, Frangarto/Frangart, Missiano/Missian, Riva di Sotto/Unterrain, Predonico/Perdonig, Gaido/Gaid, Monte/Berg and Monticolo/Montiggl are situated slightly above the valley in the Überetsch hills along the South Tyrolean Wine Road. They are characterised by a pleasant climate and numerous hours of sunshine. Looking to cool off? Head over to the Montiggl nature conservation area featuring two unique lakes to swim across or walk around. Hikers visiting the region will appreciate the outstanding 400-km network of marked trails.


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On my first day in Costa Rica, a woman in San Jose explained to me why bus rides in outlying areas can sometimes take four hours to cover 40 kilometres.
"The geography is so hilly here that the only way to build roads is to dynamite the hills, but now we are all doing eco-tourism," she explained shrugging expressively. "So we're not allowed to dynamite the hills anymore."
It's a national sacrifice that has paid off: Costa Rica is the original eco-tourism success story, the home of innovations like zip-line tours through the rainforest canopy, and a world leader with 25 per cent of its land protected from development. About 1.7 million tourists visited the tiny country (population four million) in 2005, generating an estimated $1.6 billion US in revenue, more than twice what exports of coffee and bananas bring to the country.
Gallery: Costa Rica's wild forests
These days, everything from eating lunch to screaming through the woods on an all-terrain vehicle is branded as an eco-experience. But the balance between success and sustainability is a delicate one, and some of the country's most popular attractions now risk being overrun by tourists tripping over each other in their search for solitude and unspoiled natural beauty.
"Costa Rica is known as being the father of eco-tourism, as far as countries go," says Brian Mullis, the president of Sustainable Travel International, a Colorado-based advocacy group. "But since that time, they've lost market share to neighbouring countries like Nicaragua, where there are far fewer tourists, and where it could be argued that the environment at some of the major sites is much more pristine."
Gallery: Costa Rica
Lonely Planet Guide to Costa Rica
My girlfriend and I went to Costa Rica for two weeks in early December, at the tail-end of the rainy season. Even though that's a bit before the tourist high season, which spans the dry months from mid-December to April, we found that some of the "must-see" destinations were disappointingly crowded.
But we also found plenty of places protected by remoteness, bad roads, or arduous hikes, where the wildlife and the landscape were every bit as stunning as at the big destinations. You don't have to veer too far off the beaten tourist track to recapture the original spirit of eco-tourism -- and with a bit of extra planning you can help ensure that your presence doesn't make things worse.
Gallery: Wild Animals
More Outdoors Travel
The signs posted at the entrance and along the trails of Manuel Antonio National Park are clear and multilingual: "Do not feed the monkeys!" The problem is bad enough that the authorities have even begun publishing the names and photos of people caught breaking the rule in the local paper.
So perhaps we shouldn't have been surprised when, as we hiked along the park's main trail, an enterprising capuchin monkey jumped on my girlfriend's back and started tugging at the zipper of her backpack. Or when, a few minutes later, a coati (a raccoon-like animal) dashed out of the undergrowth and snatched a packet of cookies literally from my hands.
That was a low point: aside from the negative ecological impact, I was pretty hungry at the time.
Manuel Antonio is the most visited park in Costa Rica. Along with monkeys, there are sloths, iguanas, toucans and more than 350 other species of birds in the rainforest and along the rocky coastline. But the word we heard most often to describe it from travellers and locals in other parts of the country was Disneyland. The narrow trails are so congested that regular traffic jams occur whenever someone stops to contemplate the sadly tame animals.
To its credit, the Costa Rican government is trying to save the park from the perils of its own success. It has capped the number of daily visitors at 600 (800 on weekends and holidays), and the park is closed on Mondays to give the animals a breather.
In contrast, just 40 kilometres south along the coast from Manuel Antonio, we went to a wildlife refuge called Hacienda Baru where the monkeys actually seemed surprised to see us. The difference: a bone-jarring unpaved road that took more than three hours by bus.
We spent about five hours at Hacienda Baru, which is just outside the laid-back surfer town of Dominical, hiking the trails and taking a guided zip-line tour through the rainforest canopy. We saw far more animals than people -- just one group. And our guide showed us how to poke a stick into a termite nest to get a snack (termites have a nutty, almost peanut-butter taste if you crunch them with your teeth, we discovered), and how to use live leaf-cutter ants to suture a cut. It was everything we had hoped Manuel Antonio would be.
We had stumbled on an important fact of Costa Rican travel: the farther south you go, the more unspoiled the surroundings are. In the northern part of the country, heavily developed beach resorts dot both the Pacific and Caribbean coasts. While most airline flights still head to San Jose, in the middle of the country, the airport in Liberia started accepting international flights in 2003, providing even more direct access to the northern resorts.
Instead of going south, you can also go up. We climbed Mount Chirripo, the highest point in the country at more than 3,800 metres, spending the night in a refuge built into the rock two hours below the summit. At the top, on a clear day, you can see both the Pacific Ocean to the west and the Caribbean Sea to the east. Located about three hours southeast of San Jose, it's not too remote -- but the hike to the refuge, advertised in guidebooks as about eight hours one-way (it took us considerably less), keeps the crowds down.
It's not that having other people around is, in itself, bad. In fact, we shared the mountain refuge with about 40 other hikers, mostly Costa Ricans and Germans. Perhaps because it was a self-selected group willing to tackle the long trail, but we found them to be a very friendly bunch, appreciative of their surroundings and respectful of the trails, which were free of garbage and tame wildlife.
The presence of tourists, paradoxically, is often crucial to preserving rainforest and other wilderness. Both Manuel Antonio, in 1972, and Corcovado, in 1975, were declared parks at the last possible moment, with bulldozers and loggers waiting at the threshold. With a little foresight, says Mullis of Sustainable Travel International, it's possible to use your tourist status as a force for good to preserve more wilderness is preserved and to spread the economic benefits among the local community.
Mullis suggests calling ahead to potential lodgings to ask about their sustainability policies. For instance, the Inn at Coyote Mountain uses wind energy, grows its own organic fruits and vegetables and hires all its staff locally.
The prices at upscale eco-lodges might make a sparkling conscience seem like a luxury. But many of the same steps are being taken by less expensive lodges, Mullis says.
And another option is to try community-based tourism: "You can stay with local people for a fraction of the cost of a four-star lodge, and you know that you're contributing to the local economy and keeping money in the country."
After two weeks there, my own advice can be distilled to two basic points.
First: go, if you get the chance. It's beautiful. Second: put in the extra effort to visit places off the usual tourist routes. It may be the only way to keep the Cheeto-starved monkey off your back.
- Getting there: Air Canada has three direct flights from Toronto to San Jose each week (www.aircanada.com). Other major airlines offer flights that connect in the U.S., typically Miami or Atlanta. Charter flights are also available to either San Jose or Liberia, in the northern part of the country -- check with a travel agent.
- Visas: Canadian citizens don't require a visa for visits of less than 90 days. Further details are available at the website of the Costa Rican embassy in Canada (www.costaricaembassy.com)
- Where to stay: Community-based tourism gets you out of the usual tourist traps, and into rural communities where you will be hosted by local people. You may find lodging for as little as $15 a night, but the real value comes from the local tours, which typically cost an additional $30 to $50. To explore the options, Brian Mullis of Sustainable Travel International suggests the following websites: www.ActuarCostaRica.com and www.KeyToCostaRica.com.
Manuel Antonio, the town next to the national park, is full of tourist traps. But it also boasts La Posada Jungle Bungalows (www.laposadajungle.com, 1-506-777-1446), which combines luxuriously appointed rooms and cabins bordering the park with the friendliness of a B&B. Owner Mike Auvil is a consummate guide to the area. And as un-Costa Rican as it may sound, don't leave without trying the thin-crust pizza. Rates start at $50 US a night, $90 in high season.
Or try Hacienda Baru (www.haciendabaru.com, 1-506-787-0003) in addition to, or even instead of Manual Antonio National Park.
- Where to eat: Start with the simple: sodas are inexpensive restaurants found throughout the country, serving casados, a typical meal of rice, beans, vegetables and meat, for as little as $2 or $3. Our favourite was the unpretentious Soda Nanyoa (on the main road in the surf town of Dominical, 1-506-787-0164): cheap but reliably good, also great for breakfast and fresh fruit smoothies.
Down the road and a step up the status ladder is Maracatu (1-506-787-0091), billed as "natural tropical cuisine." In contrast to every other tourist place in the country, their casado is advertised as non tipico, or "not typical" -- instead, it boasts brown rice and organic greens. The fresh, locally caught ahi tuna we had here was the culinary highlight of the trip.
A typical entree goes from $5 to $10.
For a more upscale excursion, Le Monastere (www.monastere-restaurant.com, 1-506-289-4404) is located on a mountaintop overlooking the sprawling capital, San Jose. The building is a former monastery abandoned for decades; the cuisine is French and fairly expensive ($10 to $20 for a typical entree, but you can easily spend more). On the lower level is a bar and grillroom: less formal, less expensive, the same romantic view.
- What to see and do: If you've always dreamed of hanging 10, Costa Rica is a great place to try surfing -- even for a complete beginner. A two-hour private lesson goes for $35 US per person, and by the end of the lesson you should be able to stand up -- however briefly -- as you catch a wave. Worth it even if you never do it again.
To get away from the feeling that everyone is following the same guidebooks that you are, check out some of the local guides and small-scale eco-tours listed at www.earthfoot.org


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ekonsultant necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 85 diseños de 29 diseñadores freelance.
We need a logo that sums up the concept of a knowledge worker that is working smarter....not harder. Someone who thinks about how to get the job done...does it the most effective way...then takes Friday off to do their own thing!
Desired Color Scheme:
Cool colours...blues, greens preferred....maybe with another accent colour.
Desired Style:
The font needs to be sans-serif and modern looking. Maybe try a different colour/tone for the two parts of the trade name (smart and working).
Accepted File Formats:
PSD is fine though a scaleable EPS version might be useful.
Smartworking is a web site that helps knowledge workers (people who work in an office and have to manage their own workload) work smarter.
Need a logo device that probably sits to the left of the text 'smartworking' which should be in a modern sans-serif font. Could also sit above the text I guess.
We had some ideas about a stylised head that is composed of cogs (like in a machine) or pieces of a jigsaw maybe (with segments interlocking).
Have also thought about a stylised head as a lightbulb...but this might be a metaphor that is a little tired!
The key message that we want to get across is that by thinking a little more about the way you work you can make your life a hell of a lot easier!
Checkout a development site here: http://dev.smartworking.net/
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ironlion necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 129 diseños de 55 diseñadores freelance.
The firm's colour is a deep purple. I am looking for an edgy logo and stationary design for a boutique law firm. Their customers are self made entrepreneurs who value this law firm's toughness in court and street smarts.
Sutherland Law
Desired Color Scheme:
Purple RGB: R51 G0 B102
Desired Style:
Professional, but with an edge
Accepted File Formats:
Vector Formats (.eps, .pdf or .ai)
This design holds no limits and is open to all types of submissions.
This is a short 3 day contest. Everyone receives daily feedback.
This contest has a first place prize.
Best of luck to everyone!
By submitting a logo and stationary design to the competition you declare you are the original author of the artwork. The client must not be contacted directly. Accepting the award, you transfer exclusive copyright for the logo to us, the contest holder, by a signed statement.
When naming your files use the following convention:
SPscreenname_entry#.jpg / png / bmp
ie: alphaj_3.jpg
If I do not choose a winner, the top rated logo and stationary design will be awarded a $100 prize. I have yet to hold a contest where a winner was not chosen. Winning payment will be sent by paypal or credit card. Any service fees will be taken from prize money.
Final submission must be as a vector file, preferably Adobe Illustrator
Artwork will be expected immediately after payment is received.
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Agency Open Gov Plans
OMB M-10-06 requires agencies to publish open gov plans. (Objective 3.a) http://xml.gov/stratml/crane/OGD.xml
It also requires agencies to publish in open formats. (Objective 1.b) ANSI/AIIM 21:2009, Strategy Markup Language (StratML) is such a format for strategic plans.
Agencies should publish their open gov plans in StratML format and the Data.gov site should aggregate and facilitate access to them.
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Kanshudo Word Quiz
Search results include information from a variety of sources, including Kanshudo (kanji mnemonics, kanji readings, kanji components, vocab and name frequency data, grammar points), JMdict (vocabulary), Tatoeba (examples), Enamdict (names), KanjiVG (kanji animations and stroke order), and Joy o' Kanji (kanji and radical synopses). Translations provided by Google's Neural Machine Translation engine. For more information see credits.
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Full details of all components and their English names can be found here.
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To find the kanji 漢:
- Notice that it is made of several components: 氵 艹 口 夫.
- 氵 艹 口 all have three strokes, so you could look in the list in the 3 stroke section. 夫 has four strokes.
- Alternatively, you could start typing 'water' (氵), 'grass' (艹), 'mouth' (口) or 'husband' (夫) in the search area, and the components will be highlighted in yellow.
- Keep adding components until you can see your kanji in the list of matches that appears near the top.


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Each month, a featured designer offers a great freebie mini-kit and issues a challenge based on that kit.
All you need to do is download the freebie to make your challenge pages. Then, create a layout (or layouts) that steps up to the challenge, upload it to the
Groove Newsletter Challenges gallery and post a link to your layout in a reply to this thread.
Details about this month's freebie and challenge are below.
This month, designer Michelle McCoy has shared a beautiful mini-kit with you that's ideal for Valentine's Day scrapping, or any kind of heartfelt layout! Simply click on the file named Groove-Feb2011.smb - you'll find it below under Attached Files. Download and save, then double-click on the saved file to import it into Scrapbook MAX!.
You'll find the kit's items under Object> Embellishment and under Page> Settings by choosing Background Image and Select Background.
Michelle's Challenge:
"We are doing a �Double Vision ~ Love Letter� layout for this challenge�
- Download my mini kit. All pieces come from both my �I Need u� Kits�Use at least 4 items from the mini to make your layout�Choose ONE photo to use, but we are going to use it twice in our layout....
- Add the photo to your layout and make it big. Add some transparency to it. Then make your layout like usual adding the same photo again with no transparency added to it.
- Then write a love letter to the person/people that are in the photo you are using�
*See my example layout called "Love You Phil" for an idea (attached below)*
- Next, upload your layout to our gallery in the Groove Newsletter Challenges category, then post it here in this thread for us to see..It�s that time of month to share the love, so let�s see it!"
Thanks, Michelle - and let's get scrappin', everyone!
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Be sure to check out the February 2011 issue of The Groove. You'll find layouts that "tug at your heartstrings", and a fabulous discount on the Forever Love Expansion Pack for Scrapbook MAX! 2.0 (it's the month of love and romance, after all!)


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This post may well be my last for a while. I am having a tumor removed tomorrow, and if the results show cancer, I will be off for a while. As it is now, I am suffering a great deal, and don't have the enthusiasm and energy to blog. Many thanks for your support.
As Alinka Echeverria (see previous post) said to me, LOVE heals everything. So let's hope for the best.
Courtesy © Alinka Echeverria