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Red Panda Himalayan Adventure Red Panda Himalayan Adventure

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Red Panda Himalayan Adventure Pvt. Ltd. is a trekking, tours and travels company. This is a government registered company run by highly energetic and well skilled youth having more than a decade long experience in the field of trekking, tours and travels sector in Nepal, Tibet and Bhutan as well. It has established to put new extra things in tourism sector with noble courageness according to the changing context of tourism in passion. It provided fully satisfaction concerning trekking, tours and travels.

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Seattle Seattle

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Set between two major mountain ranges, the Olympics and the Cascades, with the Puget Sound's fjord-like waters to the west and massive Lake Washington to the east, Seattle has one of the most dramatic settings of any city in the country.

The frequent moody cloud cover can hide those jagged mountains but on clear days 14,411-foot (4297 meter) Mount Rainier can be seen from the city. Reuters correspondents with local knowledge help visitors get the most out of a short stay in the northwestern U.S. city.

Friday
6 p.m. - If the clouds have lifted even a bit, there's no better place to watch the sunset over Elliott Bay than from the Seattle Art Museum's nine-acre Olympic Sculpture Park on the downtown waterfront. Besides wandering about the 20 sculptures from major artists like Alexander Calder, Louise Nevelson and Richard Serra, you can enjoy further views of the changeable bay by strolling along the paved trail through nearby Myrtle Edwards Park.

7 p.m. - Head up to the Capitol Hill neighborhood and start the weekend with cocktails at Tavern Law, named by GQ Magazine as one of the 25 best bars in America.

There are plenty of handcrafted cocktails to enjoy in the Prohibition-era surroundings, but celebrate the start of your getaway with a custom champagne cocktail. Peruse the menu. The oxtail banh mi sandwich, based on Vietnamese tradition, will give you a taste of the Pacific Rim influence that figures in so many Seattle menus.

9 p.m. - Seattle takes its jazz seriously and there's no better spot than Dimitriou's Jazz Alley downtown to hear it. With any luck, a musician like Grammy Award-winning Arturo Sandoval will be holding court. Or maybe you'll catch the funky horn-driven Tower of Power.

Saturday
9 a.m. - Fortify yourself for the day ahead with one of the best Mexican breakfasts anywhere at Senor Moose in the lively Ballard neighborhood. The crowded restaurant offers breakfast specialties culled from regions throughout Mexico. Try the outstanding huevos motuleos with black beans inspired by the Yucatan breakfast staple. Even though it's early, go ahead and get an order of the flawless guacamole and chips. It's surprisingly good with a cup of Senor Moose's strong coffee.

11 a.m. - Get a sense of Ballard's historic status as Seattle's Scandinavian neighborhood at the Nordic Heritage Museum and at stops such as the shop Scandinavian Specialties, where you can pick up house-made cured meats, homemade Swedish meatballs and a bowl of traditional yellow split pea soup.

Ballard also has a lively shopping scene. Â KAVU, a local Seattle clothing and gear company, offers the quintessential Northwest look, with hip interpretations of outdoorsy style clothes. Stop at The Secret Garden Bookshop which has a carefully chosen selection of books for children and adults. For lunch, head to the nearby Ray's Boathouse Cafe with views for which Seattle is famous, along with the seafood.

3 p.m. - Spend the next two hours absorbing more of Asia's influence on Seattle at the Seattle Asian Art Museum. The museum, which is situated in lovely Volunteer Park, showcases exquisite art from various centuries and numerous counties in Asia.

5 p.m. - Continue your exploration of Seattle's hot cocktail scene at the Zig Zag Cafe tucked away behind the Pike Place Market. Try the One Legged Duck, a blend of Rye Whiskey, Dubonnet, Mandarine Napoleon and Fernet Branca. Order a plate of marinated olives to go with it, or try the cheese plate. Much of the food on the menu is sourced at the Pike Place Market.

7 p.m. - Since you're already at Pike Place, head to Matt's in the Market on the third floor of the Corner Market Building, where the food matches the view. Meat lovers can try the Pork Belly Confit with kimchi broth. For those who prefer seafood try the clams with chorizo and cava or order anything with Dungeness crab or perhaps some oysters on the half shell. For a larger plate try the seafood stew.

9 p.m. - For a great evening head to the Triple Door in the heart of downtown Seattle, which offers music ranging from pop chanteuse crooners to Apple Jam, a group presenting a critically praised tribute to the Beatles. A great wine list is available, along with excellent cocktails and Southeast Asian inspired plates. The satays are a perennial favorite.

Sunday

10 a.m. - For brunch try Salty's at Alki in West Seattle. It can be crowded, but the views and lavish assortment of Northwest foods on offer more than make up for it, including piles of Dungeness crab and smoked salmon, along with brunch staples like Eggs Benedict and Belgian waffles. Afterwards walk for miles along the waterfront through Alki, Seattle's premiere people watching neighborhood and beach scene. Seals often pop their heads up here, and you'll see ferries chugging off to local islands.

1 p.m. - Seattle is a book lover's town, and readers have many fine bookstores to visit. Seattle Mystery Bookshop in historic Pioneer Square is one of the best and offers both new and used books. Passionate, friendly staff can help you find the perfect read.

For an excellent general selection, Elliott Bay Book Company on Capitol Hill has the goods, many with staff recommendations, plus a great selection of unique cards. It's easy to lose yourself in the stacks, so keep an eye on the clock if you need catch a flight.

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With booming family-friendly popularity, Seattle is an urban playground with wide open appeal for outdoor lovers. If you enjoy tall emerald forests and city parks, stunning views of distant snow-capped mountains and miles of Puget-Sound open water, you'll love Seattle. While many know Seattle as the rain capital, Seattleites boast their city actually gets less annual rain than New York or Miami. A little drizzle is no reason to miss out on exploring -- especially in summer.

Most city attractions for kids are clustered at Seattle Center, a 74-acre downtown venue with the Space Needle, Children's Museum, Children's Theatre, Pacific Science Center, Experience Music Project and an indoor-outdoor amusement park. Large event fests are here; make sure to bring strollers for the little ones.

·         Pike Place Market. The nine-acre Market, which opened on August 17, 1907 according to its website (http://www.pikeplacemarket.com) is can't- miss for all ages as the city's heart and soul. The Market is a free National Historic District with more than 250 businesses, 100 farmers, 200 arts and craftspeople and open daily. Arrive at 10 a.m. to beat crowds. Mondays and Tuesdays are best for crafts; Wednesday-Sundays showcase amazing fresh produce. Kids love their photo with Rachel, the iconic life-sized bronze piggy. She's under the central Market clock by Pike Place Fish, where singing fishmongers throw fish.

·         Space Needle. This symbol of the 1962 World's Fair has an observation tower ("O Deck") at 520 feet high. Kids love scoping out Mount Rainier on free telescopes. SkyQ's interactive experience, with five touch-screen kiosks, entertains all. An often-crowded gift shop sells noteworthy souvenirs. Kids 3 and under free; kids ages 4-13 pay $9, ages 14-64 pay $16 and people over 65 years old pay $14.

·         Seattle Aquarium. While gazing into a 120,000-gallon aquarium, kids of all ages are astonished as they also see colorful salmon, rockfish, sea anemones and native Washington marine life. Also, there's storytelling for the youngest. On the waterfront at Pier 59, down a flight of stairs from Pike Place Market. It gets crowded, so arrive at 9:30 a.m. Kids ages 3 and under are admitted for free. Admission for youth (ages 4-12) is $10.50, and admission for adults is $16.

·         Pacific Science Center. This hands-on, six-acre facility is great for elementary-aged kids, with interactive exhibits and live science demonstrations. A tropical butterfly area is popular for all ages. Also, IMax movies, laser tag and the Planetarium offer an educational, yet fun way of showing kids information. Prices range from $17-$23 for adults and $10-$13 for kids.

·         Woodland Park Zoo. Its naturalistic settings rank the 92-acre Woodland Park among the country's top zoos with appeal to all animal lovers. Chilean flamingos, an African savanna, tropical rain forest, and covered activities such as parakeets feeding provide a full day's entertainment. Bring dollar bills for rides on an old-fashioned carousel (merry-go-round). Admission depends on the time of year. Kids under age 2 are admitted for free; admission for adults (October-April) is $11 and $16.50 during summer months. Admission for kids ages 3 through 12 is $11 during summer months and $8 the rest of the year. Be sure to rent a wagon (near admission entrance).

·         Experience Music Project Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame. One of the world's largest collections of memorabilia from Seattle icon Jimi Hendrix. EMPSFM appeals to rockers, high school teens and parents who remember Hendrix. It celebrates American popular music genres. Also, a SpinKids Station amuses young kids. Kids ages 4 and under are admitted for free. Admission for youth (ages 5-17) is $12, and admission for adults is $15.

·         Tillicum Village & Tours. For a memorable four-hour evening, take a late afternoon cruise to scenic Blake Island State Park, birthplace of Chief Seattle, for a Northwest Coast Native American dance presentation. An all-you-can-eat traditional salmon bake dinner is yummy. Board from downtown waterfront's Pier 55. Kids under 4, free; kids aged 5-12 pay $30 and adults pay $79.95.

·         Bainbridge Island. Board a downtown Seattle walk-on ferry (about $7 roundtrip, no reservations) at downtown's Pier 52 for a 35-minute ride to charming 28-square-mile Bainbridge Island. It's a fun day trip for the family. Enjoy ice cream, coffees, lunch or picnic. Bring a stroller.

·         Olympic Sculpture Park. This free, downtown nine-acre sculpture park is a great spot to view Puget Sound and Olympic Mountains scenery. A z-shaped path rambles among permanent and rotating sculptures. Great for a picnic lunch with treats picked up from shops at nearby Pike Place Market.

·         Alki Beach Park. Kids love this true sandy free beach park, with a 2.5-mile pedestrian walkway. It's where the first white settlers arrived in Seattle in 1851. Catch a Metro Bus (Route 56) a block from Pike Place Market. Water temps average 46 to 56 degrees Fahrenheit.

·         University District Farmers market. Washington's largest "farmer's only" market is also Seattle's oldest market, taking place every Saturday throughout the year. Sample local farm foods and watch chef demonstrations. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. near University of Washington.

·         Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Kids love watching salmon climb up a fish ladder or catching a glimpse of a sea lion from a viewing window. Also known as the Ballard Locks, the locks raise and lower boats between fresh and salt water.

·         Downtown parking is expensive and is challenging to find. Keep it simple -- walk, ride Metro Buses or take a cab.

·         One-way streets and steady construction can cause direction confusion; ask for directions.

·         The city's scenic waterfront-area hills are steep. Pack each family member's most comfortable shoes.

·         At dusk, avoid historic Pioneer Square and Pike Place Market areas (hangouts for rowdy, alcohol-slugging vagrants).

·         During late spring and summer, throngs of visitors and cruise passengers frequent popular spots; arrive early in the morning. Arrange a meeting place if family members get separated.

·         Summer air conditioning is scarce, so plan accordingly. November kicks off the cool rainy season. In winter, dusk arrives come late afternoon.

Other things things you should know

·         Seattle's Visitor Center and Concierge Services have free bookings and reservations for dining, tours, and transportation. Open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington State Convention & Trade Center's Upper Pike Street lobby, 7th and Pike streets. 206-461-5800.

·         Most top children's attractions are conveniently located near Seattle Center, a 74-acre urban park, including the Space Needle, the modernistic 1962 World's Fair landmark.

·         Seattle's climate is refreshing from July through September. Pack a light jacket or sweater, but most humidity-free temps range from 50s Fahrenheit to the 80s.

·         Dressy attire not required. Seattle is casual and laid-back, with layered comfort a fashion standard.\

·         Multiple public parks, with green space for running and hiking (some with beaches) offer kid-friendly places for dissipating energy.

·         Caught in a downpour? Cool weather? The towering, downtown flagship REI, billed as the world's premier outdoor gear store, has a 65-foot freestanding indoor climbing wall. (Residents typically shun umbrellas).

·         At Pike Place Information Booth, corner of Pike Street and 1st Avenue, buy half-priced concert and play tickets for day of performance.

·         While walking downtown, have kids look for Seattle's iconic bronze pigs. Take pictures.

·         During the winter, rent a car for the day and take the kids skiing. Crystal Mountain has the state's highest vertical drop, along with scenic chairlift rides, hiking trails and biking trails (www.skicrystal.com). Also, the Summit at Snoqualmie has easy accessibility and lessons, both skiing and snowboarding, for adults and kids (www.summitatsnoqualmie.com).

·         Plan picnics after visits to the Pike Place Market area. Fresh fruits, cheese, meats and sweet treat food choices are abundant. Don't miss Beecher's for cheese near the market; kids love the homemade mac and cheese on a cool day.
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Trekking in Nepal Trekking in Nepal

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Trekking in Nepal is part of world adventure trekking tourism. Natures to renew one’s own self regard, to relive oneself, to realize Nepal beauty, to interact with its generous, friendly peoples are highlights of trekking in Nepal. Trekking is one long term activity that draws repeat visitors. So, Nepal is final purpose for trekking. Offers numerous options walking excursion to meet snowy peaks, their foot hills, valleys but however there is amazing for each who hope trek in Nepal hill, mountain area. Typical trekking and hiking in Nepal as unique combination of natural glory, spectacular trekking trips to hard climbing and Trekking in Himalaya for Everest Base Camp Trek is most rewarding way to skill Nepal natural beautification and cultural array is to walking, trekking, width and the height of country. Trekking is important of travel Nepal for trekking tours Himalaya on description Nepal tour of large range of ecological features for Nepal Travel Holiday The country nurtures a variety of flora and scenery. Addition to natural atmosphere is rich Himalayan culture. Many of visitor trek to different part of Nepal every year to experience its rustic charm, nature and culture. Most treks through areas between 1000 to 5185m, though some popular parts reach over 5648 meters. Trekking is not climbing, while the climb of Himalayan peaks and enjoy walking holiday in Nepal and trekking tours Nepal might be an attraction for travelers. Every travelers knows for the trekking in Nepal from all over the words an inspiring knowledge. For your attraction Travel Holiday in Nepal lies in its stunning beauty and its excellent culture.

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Rocking Around Rocking Around

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Perfect setting to just rock and enjoy the magnificent scenery in the fall setting at Mohank Mountain House NY. A little tip visit for breakfast, lunch or dinner in order to get into the Mountain House and take advantage of the wonderful hiking or rock climbing available.
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Courtyard, Bacharach Courtyard, Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Winery in Bacharach Winery in Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Bacharach views Bacharach views

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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St. Peter's Church, Bacharach St. Peter's Church, Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Bacharach Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Strolling Bacharach Strolling Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Vineyards of Bacharach Vineyards of Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Werner Kapelle Bacharach Werner Kapelle Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Bacharach Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Over Bacharach Over Bacharach

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The medieval village of Bacharach on the Rhine in Germany is a delightful place to spend a day. The quaint little town itself is fun for a stroll with it's half-timbered buildings and views of the castle above. To really appreciate Bacharach, take a short hike on paths above it along the old town walls. You'll enjoy splendid views of the medieval town and Father Rhine while walking past the acres of vineyards climbing the steep hillsides. If you really want the full experience, go to any of the hotels and ask for a walking tour by Thomas Gundlach. For a very reasonable price he not only gives you the history of the area but an insightful take on modern German life and culture.
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Sardinia, Italy Vacation Sardinia, Italy Vacation

From: Sammie Clemmons
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Sardinia is an Italian region, actually a large island between the Italian peninsula, the Balearic islands and south of the French island of Corsica. It was home to the old mysterious Nuragic civilization in around 1500 BC, and there are ruins of that civilization all around the island to this day.

It is well loved for it's Mediterranean beauty, geographic position, and its approximately 1,800 kilometers of coastline. Sardinia is one of the most popular destinations in the Mediterranean area for people who enjoy aquatic sports, swimming, hiking, climbing, camping, boating or any other outdoor activities. The prime tourist season is summer, especially August, because that is the warmest month on the island. The key to Sardinia's attraction is the natural beauty that exists on the whole of the island.

The Sardinian people are renowned for their generosity and hospitality. They are always happy to meet tourists and show them around their beautiful island. There are also special meals like the Sardinian dish 'porcheddu', exotic 'uova di ricci' or 'uova di muggine', and the people are proud to show these off.

Those who visit Sardinia will not soon forget it, as it is one of the most beautiful and unique places in the entire world. The rocks on the island of Sardinia range in a wide variety of colors-red,silver,black etc, and that adds to Sardinia's beauty from afar. In addition to the natural good looks of the island, it also is home to a wide variety of animals. You will see flamingos, seals, and wild horses on the island.

When looking for things to do, you do not need to look far. You can fish from a boat, or a cliff, or a dock in many places. You can go mountain climbing, reef diving, sailing, or water-skiing depending on your preferences. While on the island, do not miss the pink sand beach; it is one of the major attractions at Porto Ferro, close to the classic Sardinian town of Nuoro, which also contains the ruins of the Phonecian city of Tharros.

Some tourists come to Sardinia to shop for carpets, exquisite lace, woods, and carvings, as these are all specialties of the island people. Whatever you like to do on vacation, chances are Sardinia has it. Tourists can choose from so many Sardinian activities that every vacation can be different, from laid back and relaxed to energetic and adventurous.

For information about luxury hotel Sardinia Flamingo Resort, contact them at:

Hotel Flamingo Resort

Strada Statale 195 Km 33,800 |
Santa Margherita di Pula, 09010 Cagliari,
Sardinia Italy
Phone +39 070 9208361
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Tannersville, NY Bike Path, Fa Tannersville, NY Bike Path, Fall, 2009

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Hunter, NY is a group of "Mountaintop" villages - Haines Falls, Tannersville, Hunter, and Jewett. Together, along with many other small country communities, they make up the Northern Catskills - about 1 hour south of Albany and 2 hours north of NYC. Summer and winter recreation opportunities are extensive. From fishing, swimming, hiking, biking (mountain and regular), boating, and camping in the summer to skiing (alpine and cross country), snomobiling, ice climbing, snowshoeing and other snow-fun. This year a new Zip-line was added to the attractions at Hunter Mountain. This photo of an old abandoned railroad right-of-way, is a bike trail and 4-wheeler path in spring, summer, and fall, and a snomobile and cross country ski trail in winter. Known as the "Bike Path" it is just another recreational asset in the Hunter region. This photo shows the path in early fall, 2009
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Breakfast at 1000 Island Lake Breakfast at 1000 Island Lake

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Thousand Island Lake in the Ansel Adams Wilderness, Sierra Nevada, California

This backpacking trip fulfilled a 30 year old dream to return to one of the most beautiful lakes in the California Sierra Nevada, at the Northern junction of the Pacific Crest and John Muir trails.

Crawling out of your tent, the chill in the air and sore, stiff morning muscles are forgotten as you turn and see this beautiful lake in the morning light, located at an elevation of 9,833 feet. Oh, did I forget to mention 12,936 foot Banner Peak providing an awe inspiring backdrop to the view?

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Central Oregon Road Trip – A F Central Oregon Road Trip – A Far Away Feeling in My Own Backyard

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Central Oregon Road Trip – A Far Away Feeling in My Own Backyard

I am not one that travels in my own backyard very often, but instead I tend to save every precious vacation day for some far away, exotic local. Even though I have lived my entire life in one of the most beautiful states in the country, Oregon, I have seen surprisingly little of it. However, this summer my husband and I went against our usually travel tendencies and took a road trip three hours southeast into Central Oregon. We might as well have gone three days southeast for how different it was from home – was this really still Oregon?

The landscape changed quite dramatically in that three-hour car ride. First escaping the urban trappings of Portland, out through suburbia and rural farmlands, gradually climbing through forests of fir trees up toward Mount Hood, only to descend down the other side of the mountain into an arid land of sagebrush and lava rock. Everywhere I looked the horizon was framed by snow-capped mountain ranges.

Home base for this road trip was the little town of Bend. Actually, it’s not so little anymore. Bend saw a huge increase in population and development up until the housing bubble burst of 2007, going from the 5^th most overpriced real estate market in the US to the real estate market with the largest price drop in the country. The boom reshaped Bend. The funky, historic main street area is full of boutiques and breweries and although Bend has been hit hard by the economic downturn, there were a lot of people out shopping and eating and downtown seemed positively buzzing with activity.

Have you ever spent the night at school? Well, some of you probably have, but this was my first time. Our accommodations in Bend was the eclectic St. Francis Hotel, operated by Oregon’s favorite wacky pub owners and hoteliers, the McMenamin Brothers. The old building’s first life was as a Catholic schoolhouse; its much more exciting second life is as a hotel where the classrooms are the guestrooms and the rest of the school has been converted to a restaurant, bar, movie theater, brewery, and a gorgeous Moroccan-themed soaking pool. The room was very comfortable and it was so nice to be able to do dinner and a movie without even leaving the hotel. And did I mention the brewery on site? I can confidently state that this is the first time that my bar tab has been more than the cost of the room.

One of the highlights of our trip was taking a day trip east to the John Day Fossil Beds and Painted Hills. A little over two hours from Bend, the John Day Fossil Beds Visitor Center was a real highlight. You can watch a scientist work on cleaning an ancient fossil likely found less than a mile from that very spot. The educational displays were well done and interesting. We both walked away from the center feeling like insignificant specks in a timeline grander than we could even imagine.

After the visitor center, we hiked the 1-mile Island in Time trail into the center of a gorgeous amphitheater of blue and green colored rock. One of the most memorable aspects of the John Day Fossil Beds was the absolute lack of noise, human or auto - only the sound of the breeze rustling the sage brush and an occasional bird call.

On the way back from the John Day Fossil Beds are the vibrant Painted Hills. Various mineral deposits in the earth are responsible for the different layers of colors in the hills. We were lucky to visit while the wildflowers were in full bloom and to see Oregon’s state bird, the Western Meadowlark, and hear its beautiful song.

One piece of advice if you do decide to make this drive. There are very little accommodations between Bend and the John Day Fossil Beds, so be sure to fill up before heading out and pack a picnic lunch. If you don’t bring anything to eat with you, the only little town along the way with a café is the tiny old mining town of Mitchell (but I don’t recall seeing a gas station there).

The next day was spent exploring the many activities in and around Bend. Our first stop was the charming High Desert Museum, which has indigenous animals on display that for whatever reason cannot be released into the wild. There were many birds of prey, owls, reptiles and some mountain cats, as well as quite a bit of free wildlife roaming the grounds, including many ground squirrels and chipmunks darting this way and that.

The Newberry National Volcanic Monument is also a popular attraction. Unfortunately, the visitor center was not open, even though it was the height of summer vacation travel time (late June). But, the volcanic rock is hard to miss and you don’t really need a visitor center pointing that out to you. We spent the time we would have spent at the visitor center hiking an easy mile to nearby Benham Falls. The falls themselves weren’t very impressive, but some of the scenery and wildlife viewing was. I spotted a river otter in a nearby wetland, and saw a variety of woodpeckers and other birds, including vultures.

That evening we had an absolutely lovely dinner at Pine Tavern Restaurant in downtown Bend (which is much nicer than the word “tavern” implies). We sat on the beautiful patio overlooking Mirror Pond. The service and food was absolutely perfect. They serve homemade scones with honey butter as the breadbasket. Trust me, I could have been happy just eating those all night! The restaurant’s specialty is steak and you won’t be disappointed. It was definitely the best meal of the trip!

The next day, we checked out of our room at St. Francis, a little shocked by the size of our bar tab charged to the room, and hit the road again. I love kitschy roadside attractions and they don’t get much kitschier than the Peterson Rock Gardens. A few miles north of Bend off the main highway, Peterson Rock Gardens just screams retro 1950’s.

Unfortunately, it is pretty obvious that its heyday has long since past. It’s basically someone’s private residence where they had built large monuments using the various rocks found on their property. They built a big, rock Statue of Liberty, some houses, and other shrines that were a little less obvious exactly what they were supposed to be. The most interesting thing about the place was probably the peacocks that roamed the ground.

We left Peterson Rock Gardens and headed west toward the small Western-themed town of Sisters. The town is one of those that obviously has some kind of ordinance requiring that all of the downtown buildings adhere to a certain theme and Sister’s theme was apparently an old Western town. It was cute, but very touristy and too crowded for our taste. Luckily, we were checking in to a fabulous resort a few minutes out of town, the Five Pines Lodge. We had reserved a private cabin there and couldn’t have been happier with it. The resort is only a few years old so everything is in really good shape. Our cabin had a HUGE bathroom, at least three times the size of ours at home, with a double-shower-head walk-in shower. The main room had a huge, comfy bed, fireplace and a soaking tub that filled up via a waterfall set into the wall. There were also French doors out onto our own patio that looked back into the forest; perfect for relaxing with a glass of wine and watching the chipmunks scurry by. Within walking distance from our cabin was an on-site brewery and a small movie theater that served pizza and beer. We hunkered down for the evening in our room, watched a scary movie on the large flat-screen TV and took advantage of the soaking tub. The perfect end to a perfect road trip.

We were disappointed to leave the next day to start the drive home. We had so much fun exploring this part of Oregon that’s been right in our own backyard this whole time. This trip opened up my eyes that you don’t need to suffer through an 8-hour flight in order to wind up somewhere worthy of precious vacation hours.
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