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10 Major Roman Military Defeats

Starting from humble beginnings, Rome managed to make a name for itself – a name that withstood the test of time. Ancient Rome was a highly militaristic society, enabling it to subdue one tribe after another and stretch its borders to the edges of the known world. Yet, it was that same army buckling under its own weight that eventually brought Rome down. In any case, for all its glory and might, the mighty Roman army did suffer some crushing defeats and we will be looking at some of them here.

10. The Battle of the Allia River (380 BC)

Rome’s first major military defeat came in 380 BC at the confluence of the rivers Tiber and Allia, some ten miles north of the city. It all started when a tribe of Celts from what is now Northern Italy descended upon the Etruscan town of Clusium. The Etruscans asked Rome for help in mediating the situation. After some terrible negotiations, where one Roman envoy killed a Gallic chieftain, the tribesmen retreated in order to deliberate their next move. They then sent ambassadors and asked the Roman Senate to hand over the three envoys, part of the previous negotiation. This did not happen, however, as the three influential Fabii brothers went on to become military tribunes with consular powers.”

Offended, the Gauls marched their forces from the gates of Clusium and on to Rome. Historical sources contradict each other on the exact size of the two armies and we can’t even say for sure who had the numerical advantage. What is certain, however, is the fact that the Romans were completely crushed under the brute force of the marching Celtic army.  Two thirds of the Roman army is said to have perished, either by drowning in the river or being mowed down from behind in their complete panic and disarray.

The Gauls then advanced on the city, plundering and raising it to ground. The majority of the population did manage to escape in the night, however. After several more months of besieging the Capitol Hill and with a disease spreading through their ranks, the Gauls retreated, but only after receiving a hefty ransom. To be fair to the Romans, this battle happened before they began perfecting their army. After it, however, a series of military reforms were enacted, laying the foundation for what was to come.

9. The Battle of Drepana (249 BC)

Following a string of naval victories as part of the First Punic War against the Carthaginians, Rome felt emboldened and eager for a fight. Ahead of 120 ships, Publius Claudius Pulcher, the Roman consul at the time, blockaded the Carthaginian fortress of Lilybaeum, present-day Marsala in western Sicily. Yet despite their best efforts, the Romans were unable to stop some Carthaginian ships from slipping through the blockade in broad daylight and supplying the besieged fortress. What’s more, the Carthaginian ships also made it back through the Roman blockade without a scratch and repeated this maneuver several more times over the following weeks.

Pulcher then decided to launch a surprise attack on the port of Drapana, also in western Sicily, where those ships were garrisoned. The Roman fleet lifted the blockade and left in the dead of night. But because of poor visibility, the Romans reached their destination in a scattered formation and could not effectively perform a surprise attack. Before the battle, Pulcher performed a divination to see whether the gods were on their side. This divination involved several sacred chickens and their feeding behavior. Since the chickens refused to eat, which was a bad omen, Pulcher threw them overboard saying “Let them drink, since they don’t wish to eat.”

In the meantime, the Carthaginians managed to evacuate the port of ships. Because of the local geography, the Romans soon found themselves pinned between the Sicilian coast and the Carthaginian fleet. The naval battle was quick and decisive. Though their numbers were of roughly equal size, some 120 ships each, the Romans lost 93 while the Carthaginians lost none. Pulcher did manage to escape and returned to Rome in shame. He was charged with treason – not for his defeat in battle, mind you, but because of the chicken incident. He was convicted and sent into exile where he died soon after – probably by suicide.

8. The Battle of the Trebia River (218 BC)

With the start of the Second Punic War in 218 BC, we have the famous Carthaginian general Hannibal march his forces into what is now present-day Spain and over the Alps into Italy. Even though he suffered heavy losses while making the treacherous mountain passing, his ranks were bolstered by the Gauls living under Roman occupation in northern Italy. The Romans sent consul Tiberius Sempronius Longus ahead of several legions to reinforce the already existing troops. The other consul already there, Publius Cornelius Scipio, was the more experienced of the two but was injured during a previous skirmish with the Carthaginians and was unable to take charge.

Learning about of Sempronius’ inexperience and rash personality, Hannibal devised a plan where he would have his cavalry draw the Roman Army into open battle at the time and place of his choosing. One morning, the African cavalry began harassing the Roman camp and Sempronius pulled his entire force of roughly 42,000 and began advancing on the enemy. Hannibal quickly organized his own army and battle commenced. Yet, unbeknownst to the Romans, roughly 2,000 Carthaginian soldiers were lying in wait in some tall grass to the side of the battlefield.

When the Roman lines passed them in the thick of battle, these troops emerged from hiding and attacked their rear. Being almost completely surrounded, the Roman forces began to disintegrate. In the aftermath, at least 15,000 Romans died and another 15,000 were captured. Roughly 10,000 did manage to fight their way through the enemy lines and escape to safety. The Carthaginians lost roughly 5,000 men, most of them Gauls.

7. The Battle of Lake Trasimene (217 BC)

As the second in a string of major Carthaginian victories against the Romans, the Battle of Lake Trasimene is considered to be one of the largest ambushes in history. After the battle of the Trebia River one year prior, Hannibal marched his forces south, right in the heart of the Italian Peninsula. In hot pursuit was General Gaius Flaminius, who believed the enemy would march on to Rome. Yet, the Carthaginians began moving east towards the present-day city of Perugia. Knowing the Romans were on their tail, Hannibal devised a cunning plan for the shore of Lake Trasimene. Cramped between the water’s edge and a hill, this valley acted as a perfect place for an ambush.

The Carthaginian General timed his crossing of this narrow path just right, so as to allow the Romans see them on the other side of the valley just as night fell. The following morning, Gaius Flaminius marched his forces through the mist-covered valley so as to engage the Carthaginians on the other side. But as the last of the soldiers entered the crossing, thousands of Gauls began charging down the hill, plus the Carthaginian cavalry attacking them from the rear. Pinned in the middle, many Romans drowned in the lake, trying to escape the onslaught. Of the initial Roman force of roughly 30,000, only about 10,000 managed to escape in the heavy mist. General Gaius Flaminius also died in the battle and his body was never recovered. The Carthaginians lost only about 2,500 men.

6. The Battle of Cannae (216 BC)

As one of the most significant battles in history, the engagement at Cannae is seen by military tacticians today as a classic example of a double envelopment victory. Taking place in southern Italy in 216 BC, the battle was fought between the numerically superior Romans, with over 80,000 men, and the Carthaginians, with about 50,000. Reaching the battle site first, the Carthaginians took up a favorable position that would diminish the numerical advantage of the Romans.

Feeling encouraged by one of the largest armies ever assembled by that point, the Romans believed that they would make short work of the Carthaginians and rid themselves of their threat for good. Their strategy was straightforward – to put the bulk of the forces in the center and overwhelm the enemy with brute strength of numbers. Hannibal, however, went the other way and maximized his advantage by using the terrain and by putting the bulk of his own forces to the sides of the formation.

Once the battle commenced, the Romans were making a steady advance into the Carthaginian center, pushing it back with relative ease. But what they didn’t realize, however, was the fact that this was Hannibal’s plan all along – to have his own center slowly pull back and trick the Romans into allowing themselves to become surrounded. Once this happened, their numerical advantage turned on them as they were no longer able to move and fight effectively. In the aftermath, only about 14,000 Romans managed to escape, another 10,000 were captured, while the rest died. Among the dead were also 28 of Rome’s 40-total tribunes, 80 Senators, and roughly 20 percent of the Republic’s entire male fighting population. The Carthaginians lost only about 6,000 men.

5. The Battle of Noreia (112 BC)

For reasons not mentioned in the history books, two tribes of Proto-Germanic people, the Cimbri and the Teutons, decided to leave their homeland of what is now Denmark and emigrate en masse toward the south. In 113 BC, they encountered the Taurisci in present-day Slovenia. The Taurisci were allies of Rome, and asked them for help in dealing with the overwhelming threat. Consul Gnaeus Papirius Carbo was sent to deal with the situation. He arrived ahead of some 30,000 troops and made a show of force in front of the Cimbri and Teutons. Hearing rumors about Rome’s military might, the two tribes accepted Carbo’s proposal to leave. He even offered several guides to escort them to the border.

Yet, as a politically ambitious man, Gnaeus Carbo was not content with a simple peaceful resolution – he wanted a military victory. He instructed the guides to lead the tribesmen towards the town of Noreia in present-day Austria, where he would lay an ambush. The Cimbri somehow found out about the plot on the way and took the Romans by surprise instead. About 6,000 Legionnaires did manage to escape, thanks in large part to a freak thunderstorm that helped them vanish into the forest. Carbo was among them. He returned to Rome in shame, where he was impeached as consul and committed suicide soon after. The outcome of the battle left the Roman lands exposed to the victorious tribesmen but they, instead, decided to head west into Gaul.

4. Battle of Arausio (105 BC)

For several years after the battle of Noreia, the Cimbri and the Teutons disappear from written record. It would take another seven years before they encountered the Romans again, this time on the other side of the Alps, in what is now southern France. A sizable Roman garrison was already in the region after subduing a local rebellion but it was no match against the roughly 200,000 tribesmen. A second army was sent from Rome, led by consul Gnaeus Mallius Maximus, bolstering their forces to a total of around 80,000 fighting men.

Yet, things were not looking good for the Romans from the start. Though a consul and the rightful man to take the command of the combined armies, Maximus lacked any real military experience and was not of noble birth. The man in charge of the other Roman army, proconsul Quintus Servilius Caepio, was not in favor of Maximus and refused to join the two forces under his command.

When the Cimbri arrived at the scene, they were unaware of this division among the two Roman leaders and decided to open talks with Maximus. Probably thinking that Maximus would take all the glory if he managed a successful negotiation, Caepio decided to take his own forces and attack the Cimbri while the talks were still taking place. The battle was quick and decisive – Caepio lost. Feeling betrayed and emboldened by the victory, the tribesmen proceeded to attack Maximus’ camp as well – with a similar result. All 80,000 Roman soldiers were killed, plus an extra 40,000 that included noncombatants and auxiliary troops. Luckily for Rome, however, the tribesmen didn’t march on to the city but opted, for some reason, to go into the Iberian Peninsula instead. By most accounts, this was the most terrible military defeat in the history of the Roman Republic.

3. The Battle of Carrhae (53 BC)

As the richest man in Rome at the time and notorious for his insatiable greed, Marcus Licinius Crassus decided to initiate a war with the Parthian Empire in what are now parts of eastern Turkey, Iran, and Iraq. Even though the Senate was mostly opposed to a conflict with the Parthians, calling it “a war with no justification,” they had little say in the matter given the fact that Crassus was part of the so-called First Triumvirate, a term used to describe the political alliance between Rome’s three most influential figures, Crassus, Pompey Magnus, and Julius Caesar. After some easily-won victories against the kingdoms of Pontus and Armenia, Crassus believed he would make short work of the Parthians as well.

Sailing to Syria in 55 BC, Crassus gathered roughly 50,000 men for the invasion. Disregarding the advice to go through Armenia into Parthia, the Roman general decided instead to go straight through the desert and capture any cities he encountered. As they neared the settlement of Carrhae, however, a Parthian force led by general Surenas was approaching. Numbering only 10,000 in total, the army was comprised of 9,000 horse archers and 1,000 cataphracts – heavily-armored cavalry.

Not being able to outmaneuver them, Crassus ordered a hollow square formation so as to prevent outflanking. The 9,000 archers then began showering them with arrows. Even though the sturdy Roman shields could withstand against such an attack, some arrows did make it through, either nailing their arms to the shields or nailing their feet to the ground. The hope was that the Parthians would run out of arrows sooner or later but that never happened. General Surenas was using a camel caravan to resupply them. The ordeal lasted for two days until Surenas offered peace talks. These went badly, however, and Crassus was killed. In the aftermath, over 20,000 Romans died and another 10,000 were captured, while the Parthians suffered minimal casualties.

2. The Battle of the Teutoburg Forest (9 AD)

Also known as the “Varian Disaster” and oftentimes regarded as Rome’s greatest defeat, the Battle of the Teutoburg Forest, in what is now central Germany, was an epic engagement between three Roman Legions and six auxiliary cohorts led by Publius Quinctilius Varus, and an alliance of Germanic tribes led by Arminius, a Germanic chief and former officer and part of Varus’ auxiliary forces. Arminius was made a Roman citizen and received the famous Roman military education – something that played an important role in the outcome of the battle.

Though not yet fully committed to conquering Germania, east of the Rhine River, the Romans were nevertheless looking to expand their influence over the region. In fact, many Germanic tribes were already allies of Rome. Knowing full well what their end goal was, Arminius devised a plan to drive the Romans out of area for good. He told Varus that there was a minor uprising to the north and they needed the Romans’ help to crush it. The legions began marching in that direction, reaching the Teutoburg Forest sometime in September of 9 AD.

When the legions began entering the forest, their lines were stretched for more than 10 miles and not in a battle formation. Along a narrow, muddy path, sandwiched between two steep and heavily wooded hills, the many Germanic tribes descended on the unaware Romans with overwhelming force.  Half of the roughly 36,000 men died in this attack. They managed to regroup, however, and build a fort. They marched south the following day, only to come across a large earth and timber rampart that was lined by Germanic tribesmen. They tried storming the defenses but were driven off. The Roman cavalry ran away but was hunted down over the following days. Only about 1,000 Romans managed to reach safety, while the rest were either killed or enslaved. Varus committed suicide.

Despite several more successful raids and minor battles, the Romans would never again try to conquer the lands east of the Rhine River. This battle is considered by many to be a turning point in world history.

1. The Battle of Edessa (260 AD)

The third century AD was a particularly tumultuous one for the Roman Empire. For nearly 50 years, the empire was at great threat of implosion, going through a period of so-called Military Anarchy with 26 claims to the throne, mostly from Roman military generals. After defeating the usurper Aemilianus, Valerian – who was a Roman general himself – assumed the throne in 253 and quickly travelled to the eastern provinces to restore order in that region. In early spring of 260 AD, a sizable Sassanid army led by the King of Kings, Shapur I the Great, attacked western Mesopotamia, which was then part of the Roman Empire.

To counter the threat, Emperor Valerian gathered some 70,000 troops from many corners of the Empire, as well as some Germanic allies, and marched into the region, making great headway. But by the time they reached Edessa, a fortified city in what is now southeastern Turkey, the Roman army was hit by a plague. Valerian decided to hole up in Edessa, but the Persians laid siege to it almost immediately. With so many of his men unable to fight, Valerian decided to go and negotiate with Shapur, only to be taken prisoner and escorted back to Persia. This was the first time a Roman Emperor was captured. What happened in the aftermath is unknown but scholars believe the Roman army surrendered without a fight.

Interpretations on what happened to the prisoners differ among historians, but it’s generally accepted that the Romans were taken to the city of Dezful, in present-day southern Iran. Here, the prisoners were put to work on the Dezful Bridge, the oldest usable bridge currently in existence and an iconic landmark in the region. Some scholars say that Valerian and his men were treated kindly by the Sassanids, while others believe the opposite. Nevertheless, Valerian died in captivity sometime over the following years while in his 60s. As of 2010, cars and other motor vehicles are no longer allowed on the Roman-built Bridge, due to its historical significance.

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Hello, lovely friends! Today I'm celebrating a little milestone - 200 sales on TorchFire Studio! I'm sharing the love with my TorchFire fans by giving away a set of three of my sterling silver Dots stacking rings, made specially for the winner! (In your size, of course!)

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TorchFire Studio is located inside Lowe Mill ARTS & Entertainment. Formerly a cotton mill, this building is now home to the country's largest privately-owned arts facility.

To find TorchFire Studio at Lowe Mill, enter orange door 16 on the south side of the facility. Follow the stairs to the 3rd floor, and Studio 321 is on the right! (If you need an elevator, one is located at the front of the building.)

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N43.890540 W079.751664

About 29 km return (~21 km if beginning at waypoint 002); 15.4 km (001)-(006); 12 km (001 - 005). Recent changes between 001-002 added another 1.3 km to all distances

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Intermediate-advanced; somewhat hilly and long with some challenging terrain.

575 m

A series of climbs with many long flat areas through some very beautiful countryside. Some road walking required to complete the loop but the roads used are not busy. Many bridges to cross over the numerous streams in the area. The rolling topography of the Humber Valley Heritage Trail is typical of the Oak Ridges Moraine landscape.The section between 001-002 needs improvement.

Free parking at the Caledon Centre near the ball diamond (001) and in the new lot at Duffys Ln (002) off the Emil Kolb. Parking is also available at (005) on Duffys Lane past Old Church Road and may be ok on Mill Lane south of (006) just off Humber Station Road.

At any of the interesting spots along the way.

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Not wheelchair accessible; Note that in the summer, grass and weeds may be shoulder high in many areas making the trail challenging to follow as the trail is not well maintained.

: 2016: The new Emil Kolb Pkwy cuts across the trail just before [002] resulting in a loop to the south to cross the Parkway before returning northward to [002]. This adds about 1.3 km to the hike. There is a parking lot now at [002]. The section of the trail between 001 and 002 is now completed (fall 2017). You can begin the hike at either  waypoint (001) or at waypoint (002) For more info and map of this starting point, see the Admin blog post The Humber Trail: A Strange Tale. Coordinates of waypoint 002 are N43.88830 W79.77357. This is a good spot to begin the hike.
Updates 2017: Trail between 001 &  002 is now open. The trailmap has been updated to add new information and show the updated route around the Emil Kolb Pkwy which adds a lengthy (1.3 km) boring grassy tractor trail to the Emil Kolb underpass and then up the paved Duffys Ln. I still recommend beginning the hike at 002 until the 001-002 section is upgraded and made safer. Challenging terrain on the route is marked on the trailmap.

Take the shortcut between 005 and 007 skipping the Albion Hills section.
For a 9.4 km loop hike, park at [002], hike to [004], then turn right and walk back 3 km along Duffys Lane to [002].

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The Site

The Humber Valley Heritage Trail

A connecting trail leading the Humber Valley Heritage Trail begins just north of Bolton at the intersection of Hwy 50 and Columbia Way. Follow this trail which connects to the HVHT all the way up to and through Albion Hills arriving at Humber Station Road. To make a loop of the hike, follow Humber Station Road and Castlederg Sideroad before reconnecting with the  Humber Valley Heritage Trail. Neither of these roads are busy. A long hike but very interesting with much to see and enjoy along the way. You can join the Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association  and the Caledon Chapter to participate in their hiking programme year-round or to help maintain this beautiful trail.

Humber Valley wetland

The Humber Valley Heritage Trail Association (HVHTA) has built and is maintaining a hiking trail along the beautiful Humber Valley north from Bolton, Ontario to join with the Bruce Trail and the Caledon Trailway. It is hoped, with other chapters, to eventually develop a trail all the way down the Humber Valley to the Waterfront Trail on Lake Ontario. Volunteers help build and maintain the trail. During the warmer months they have work parties many Saturday mornings starting at 9:00 am. If you would like to help, call Terry McKinlay Trail Maintenance Director (905-857-9424) for details.

I did this long hike with a group of friends on a very hot and humid summer day. The heat was oppressive but we decided to go on and shorten the hike if necessary. Most people did not bring enough water even though being advised to do so. When we got to waypoint  (005), the 11 km mark, at Old Church Road, some took the option of skipping the longer walk into Albion Hills and opting to walk along Old Church Road to waypoint (007) to wait for us there. By the time we got back to waypoint (003) on the return, most of the group were out of water and others were sharing what little they had left. When we got to a small creek, a lot of people could not resist cooling off their hot bare feet in the bit of creek water available. Definitely a hike no one will forget. But this is a great hike! Just opt for better weather.

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Mazda recalls 217k+ SUVs for unintended acceleration risks

Mazda Motor Corp has just announced that they will recall over 217,000 Tribute models over a concern that these vehicles may exhibit sudden unintended acceleration – the same mechanical issue that lead Ford Motor Company to recall some 485,000+ Escape SUVs yesterday.

The first steps that led to the recall of over 217,000 Mazda Tribute sport utility vehicles started back in December of 2004 when Ford Motor Company recalled almost a half million Escape SUVs over a concern that the accelerator cable could be faulty. That original recall also pertained to the Mazda Tribute SUVs from the same year which were mechanically identical to the Ford. Unfortunately, it seems that during the repair process for that 2004 recall, the cruise control cable that runs alongside the accelerator cable could have been damaged and that damage could lead to unintended acceleration. The actual cause of the cruise control related sudden unintended acceleration is the engine cover on 3.0L V6 models, which can hang up the accelerator cable if the cruise control cable is damaged. Ford Motor Company realized the risk of damaging the cruise control cable and issued a bulletin to their dealerships but by that time – over 320,000 Ford Escape SUVs had been serviced with potentially damaged cruise control cables. Interestingly, while the Escape and Tribute from 2001-2004 were both included in the original recall, Mazda did not notify their dealerships to be especially careful with the cruise control cable when replacing the accelerator cable.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an investigation into the 2001-2004 Ford Escape and Mazda Tribute last week after almost 100 reports of a sticky accelerator. This case was intensified by a petition from the Center for Auto Safety, asking executives of both Ford Motor Company and Mazda Motor Corp to re-recall these vehicles to make sure that the cruise control cables have not been damaged. The CAS’s case was bolstered by an unfortunately accident in Arizona this past January that took the life of a 17 year old girl – an accident which was found to be caused by unintended acceleration due to the interference between the engine cover and the accelerator cable.

After the announcement of a pending investigation by the NHTSA and the pressure from the CAS, Ford Motor Company made the announcement yesterday to recall these 485,000 Escape vehicles around the world. Not surprisingly, Mazda made a similar decision, announcing that they would recall a spread of Tribute SUVs over the same concern but interestingly – Mazda has expanded the reach of this recall well beyond those models affected by the initial recall.

It turns out that the Mazda Tribute used the 3.0L V6 with the troublesome engine cover/accelerator cable combination during the period that was covered in the original 2004 recall (2001-2004) along with 2005, 2006 and 2008 (there was no Tribute in 2007). Even though those newer models were not subject to the original recall, Mazda has decided to get these models back in to apply the same engine cover repair as those models previously serviced under the initial recall. In total, the new Mazda Tribute unintended acceleration recall affects about 217,500 vehicles.

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"A Symphony of Lights" (SoL) has illuminated Hong Kong's skyline for the enjoyment of millions of tourists since 2004. This multi-media show has always been the signature icon for Hong Kong, symbolising its dynamic energy and contrasting culture.

In December 2017, SoL has taken on a new direction and transformed Hong Kong's cityscape into a true symphony. In grand style the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra has recorded the new musical score, entwined with a vibrant and contemporary flavour, representing the charismatic rhythm of Hong Kong. Traditional Chinese flutes and string bowed instruments such as the Erhu, have been interwoven to create a truly distinctive sound, matching Hong Kong's character of "east meets west".

With over 40 buildings featured in this incarnation of SoL, this symphonic approach joins each participating building into a harmonious and complete canvas, working effortlessly together to the beat in unison. The city of Hong Kong is SoL's source of inspiration; the patterned symmetry of the skyline, modern metropolitan design, forested mountain terrain and expanse of the harbour, offer a truly all-encompassing visual and sound scape of the soul of Hong Kong. A myriad of searchlights, lasers, LED screens and lighting illuminate for this nightly spectacle that transforms the HK skyline into an outdoor audio visual feast for the senses.

Show Time

SoL is staged every night at 8:00 p.m.

Vantage Points

The best viewing locations of this nightly spectacle are the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, and from sightseeing ferries in the Victoria Harbour.

(Note: SoL is for free public enjoyment. No admission ticket is required.)

The music of the Show is broadcast every night at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.

Spectators can also tune into the music of "A Symphony of Lights" through the dedicated mobile application. The mobile application of "A Symphony of Lights" can be downloaded from the following websites:
Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tourismcommision.sol
iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/a-symphony-of-lights-%E5%B9%BB%E5%BD%A9%E8%A9%A0%E9%A6%99%E6%B1%9F/id1316661549?ls=1&mt=8

Suspension of the Show

When Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No.3 or above or Red/Black Rainstorm Warning Signal is issued at or after 3:00 p.m. on the Show day, the Show will be suspended. No show will be staged even if the Signal is removed before 8:00 p.m. on that day.

The Show may also be suspended in emergencies without prior notice.

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Hold a dumbbell in your right hand, place your left hand on a bench in front of you, and assume a staggered stance, left foot forward. Hold your elbow in as you row the wight to the side of your torso. Do 10 reps, switch arms and leg positions, and repeat the movement.

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Protein in vegetable foods (such as grains, fruits, and vegetables) are either low, incomplete protein or lack one of the essential amino acids. These food sources are considered incomplete proteins. Plant proteins can be combined to include all of the essential amino acids and form a complete protein.

Examples of combined, complete plant proteins are rice and beans, milk and wheat cereal, and corn and beans. Protein is the main component of muscles, organs, and glands. The cells of muscles, tendons, and ligaments are maintained with protein.

A healthy weight loss diet should include a wide variety of foods from all the food groups. The USDA’s Dietary Guidelines from 2005 suggest placing emphasis on fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grain and low-fat dairy products and reducing your intake of meats, poultry, fish and beans since the typical American diet contain plenty of these protein rich foods.

A general guideline to follow is approximately 1800 calories for women and 2200 for men per day. This number can vary depending on factors such as age, fitness goals, health status and activity level.
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  • 1 cup of leafy vegetables constitutes one serving
  • ½ cup cooked rice or pasta constitutes one serving
  • 1 slice of bread constitutes one serving
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On Cloud X Review: Lightest, Fully-Cushioned Shoe For Running

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On Cloud X

Design & Function

  • Very lightweight (229g)
  • Very breathable dual mesh material
  • Many colours to choose from (men's and women's specific)
  • Great for multiple uses
  • This new outsole no longer picks up stones
  • springy cloud pods help your run faster

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On Cloud X Review: The World’s Lightest Fully-Cushioned Running Shoe for “Running Remixed”

The On Cloud X is marketed as the world’s lightest fully-cushioned shoe for “running remixed”. What is running remixed I hear you ask, I asked the same question at first as I wasn’t sure. It appears to be a term coined by On themselves, that refers to people who love to mix up their training but want to only have 1 pair of training shoes.

My definition of Running Remixed would be: running, training and racing in mixed environments across a range of different events/sports involving running. This means you can hit your goals wearing these shoes for trail running on light trails, road running, in the gym and even for triathlon training as they are comfortable to wear without socks, resulting in fast transitions.

Below are two videos that On have put together describing it their way, with beautiful visuals.

Fit & Design

The On Cloud X shoes have a neutral fit, similar to the On Cloud if you’re familiar with them. When I first slipped them on, I was impressed at how comfortable they felt, even more so than the On Cloud, which in itself is impressive. When you combined this comfort with their minimal weight, they really feel like an extension of your foot.

Inner & Outer Meshes

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Stretchy mesh material that has an inner and outer layer

The new inner and outer mesh materials that On are using for the Cloud X really stand out to me as something innovative. They both stretch but the inner ‘sock liner’ is much softer than the outer, which negates the need for socks, should you prefer running in that style. The stretchy mesh is breathable and allows your feet to expand comfortably as they warm up during exercise. Feet can also shrink marginally during a workout or race, if external temperatures shift suddenly, so it’s important to have a running shoe that can accommodate these changes. The On Cloud X does this very well.

Heel Support

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Comfortable slim heel support

The heel support is sturdy yet slim in its construction and also very soft and comfortable to the touch.

The height of the ankle wall is just right for me allowing my ankles to fit snugly above while benefiting from their support!

Inner Sock

There’s a nice little sock which attaches the tongue to the forefoot area, similar to the On Cloudflow running shoes. This helps keep the forefoot snug within the shoe and stops the tongue from slipping out of place. As a result of this sock, I didn’t feel any discomfort caused by rubbing materials. All seams inside the shoe appear to be really well hidden, which also helps.

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The Tongue

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The tongue itself is very thin but also has a good amount of padding. Kudos On!

The Laces

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I’m loving these new laces

On have massively improved their laces for this shoe. In some of my other On running shoe reviews, you will learn that I’m not a fan of their slim, non-stretchy and most of the time overly long laces. These, on the other hand, are a perfect length and only require 1 tie for a secure knot. This is down to the stretchy fabric they are built with which is another design feature to allow your feet to expand and shrink comfortably over the course of a run. This whole experience makes for a much smoother ride that your feet will thank you for.

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The Outsole

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The outsole is a thing of beauty with a lot of clever design work gone into it.

If you haven’t tried “Running On Clouds” before, you must! They somehow make you want to run faster. I always notice this, especially when putting on a new pair. The cloud pods give you that feeling of a cushioned landing, as they compress under your weight and forward force but also provide the feeling of a barefoot take off as the pods are compressed and then spring back at the time of your foot leaving the ground.

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The ‘clouds’ have had their inside edges sliced off, angling outward (stopping any stones from getting stuck)

Taking a closer look at the outsole reveals that the ‘clouds’ have had their inside edges sliced off, angling outward. This much-needed design tweak stops any small stones or debris getting caught in the pods, which used to be a problem shared amongst many.

The Cloud X has a heel to toe drop of 6mm, which is a recurring theme for most of their shoes. 6mm is a happy medium for runners moving towards a more minimal style of running, which I highly recommend.

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A look at the inside foot profile with its 6mm drop

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I would say that the toe box area has a medium width. I have pretty average feet and they fit me really well. I’m guessing that the new stretch mesh will support almost any size feet anyway.

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The On Cloud X weighs in at 229g (US M 8.5) which is very light for a shoe with good cushioning. I really felt the benefits of having such a lightweight shoe after my long runs.

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On Cloud XWomen’s – $139.99

The On Cloud X comes in a large variety of men’s and women’s specific colours so be sure to check them out in the On-Running store. The colour scheme of the shoes In my review is called “Storm & Flash“. I love having the “flash” of orange on the shoe, it really spices up my running outfit. The colour of the Cloud X Women’s shoe, pictured to the left (above on mobile) is called “Red & Flash“. Pretty spicy hey!

Running in the On Cloud X

The On Cloud X are so comfortable for running on the roads and light trails. I haven’t tried any technical trails with them yet but if I do, I’ll update this post to share my thoughts with you. So far they have been very good for long and fast runs and I feel like I can push harder in my training sessions knowing that my feet won’t suffer for it. This, in turn, motivates me to want to run more often, which is so important during training blocks.

In Summary

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On Cloud XMen’s – $139.99

Maybe you enjoy mixing up your trail running with some road running, training at the gym or playing other sports. The On Cloud X will hold its own for all of them. I bet you notice a flurry of PBs when you start running in them too because the outsole transfers energy to forward motion so well!

You can purchase the On Cloud X running shoes for $139.99 from the On-Running Store.

The On Running Brand

Founded in Zurich, Switzerland from a revolutionary idea, a Swiss running shoe has evolved that is still amazing the sporting scene. The On provides a new running sensation and one that puts fun firmly centre-stage.

Check out our On Running brand page where you can see all of our content relating to the Swiss outdoor brand.

If you fancy learning more about their products, be sure to browse their online store.

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Runner Interview: Josephine Anselin – ‘Running Across Scotland’

Josephine Anselin - Running Across Scotland - The Great Glen Way

Interview with Josephine Anselin – Running Across Scotland

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Josephine Anselin - Running Across Scotland - The Great Glen Way

Before we dive into asking you all about your amazing adventure (running across Scotland!), please can you tell us a bit about yourself and your running background – when and why did you start running?

When I was 17 my dad asked me if I wanted to run a marathon with him. I had never taken part in a road race before but I had ran a few cross-country races at school and I was swimming a lot at the time so I figured I would manage 26.2 miles. I really didn’t have a clue about marathon running (I signed up less than a month before the race, my longest run prior to the marathon was about 15km and I ate a protein bar and McDonald French fries during the race) but I was so excited about running a marathon. I ended up absolutely loving the race. A few months later (after giving my massive marathon induced blisters time to heal) I joined a cross-country team. I have been hooked on running ever since.

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Tell us a bit about your adventure across Scotland

Last spring I went on a mini running adventure across Scotland. I ran 121km along the Great Glen Way from Fort William on the West Coast to Inverness on the East Coast. It was a great way to disconnect from the busy-ness of life for a few days. I spent three days running through some spectacular Scottish Highland scenery, along lochs and canals, on beautiful forest trails and through small typical highland villages. The landscape was stunning. I really think Scotland is one of the most beautiful countries in the world.

Josephine Anselin - Running Across Scotland - The Great Glen Way

What attracted you to the idea of running across Scotland?

I don’t know why but I really love coast-to-coast journeys. There is something super satisfying about crossing a mass of land under human power. I love the feeling of achievement you get when spotting the ocean again at the end of the journey. The decision to go on this trip was a bit of a last minute decision and I did not have a massive amount of time available so since I lived in Scotland at the time running across Scotland seemed like the perfect option.

How did you select your route? Did you plan for particular trails or landmarks?

I decided to take the easy option and follow the Great Glen Way route rather than making up my own route from scratch. The Great Glen Way route is well marked and I had a rough idea of which lochs and villages I should be hitting during the day. I also took a map with me but I only looked at it once or twice.

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You did your trip self-supported. How did you plan the logistics?

The logistics were actually pretty straightforward given the short duration of the trip. I also decided to stay in hostels instead of camping wild to reduce the amount of kit I needed. So in terms of logistics planning prior to the trip all I did was to buy a map, look up hostels along the route, figure out roughly where I would stay each night, where I would be able to resupply on food/water along the way and figure out how much food and water I needed to take with me on day 1.

Josephine Anselin - Running Across Scotland - The Great Glen Way

What did you pack? Was there anything you missed or took and didn’t need?

I really tried to keep my gear to a minimum because running with a heavy backpack is not much fun (you end up “shuffling” rather than running).

This is what I took with me for the wet and cold weather:

  • waterproof trousers
  • waterproof jacket
  • gloves

Those items are usually a must in Scotland but by chance I picked the three sunniest days of the year for this trip so I never used any of them.

And clothes for the evening consisted of:

  • phone
  • kindle
  • GPS

The route is very well marked so I didn’t end up using the GPS.

  • toothbrush + toothpaste
  • mini hair brush
  • tiger balm (tiger balm fixes everything!)

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Were there any surprises along the way?

I had not run long distances for a few weeks prior to the trip because of an injury so I was not sure how my body would react. But the kilometres just flew by without any pains or aches. I think I was enjoying the views so much that the running bit didn’t feel like an effort at all. The other surprise was the weather: sunshine for three days. That doesn’t happen very often in Scotland 😉

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What bit of kit were you most thankful to have with you?

My spiky massage ball! I take it on all my multi-day running or cycling trips. It’s great for loosening up muscles (I tend to get tight glutes when I run with a backpack) in the evening and it takes up almost no space in my backpack.

Josephine Anselin - Running Across Scotland - The Great Glen Way

What were the highlights for you?

One highlight for me was the portion of the route which runs along Loch Ness. I took the “High Route” option, which means you have to run up a few steep climbs but you get rewarded with stunning views over the Loch. Another highlight was arriving at Urquhart Castle after a +50km day. I had wanted to visit this castle for a while and it was just so cool to get there by running. The tourists who got there in their touring bus looked at me a bit strangely (ok I have to admit I was wearing my running gear and I was sweaty with muddy legs) but I didn’t mind too much. I also really loved having dinner in a “boat pub” on the first night.

What was the toughest thing about your adventure and what did you learn from it?

The toughest thing was to arrive in Inverness, realising that it was already over 😉

We love that you were able to have this great 3-day adventure so close to home. What advice would you give to someone thinking about doing something similar?

I often hear people saying that they would love to go on an adventure but that they can’t do it because they don’t have enough time. But in reality you don’t necessarily have to fly halfway around the world or take a sabbatical to have a great adventure. With a little bit of creativity you can fit some pretty awesome adventures into a long weekend. In terms of advice I would say don’t over-think it. Procrastination won’t get you outside. Just pick an area near where you live that you want to explore, figure out a route (or to make it easier use an existing official trail), get it into your calendar (now you are committed!), pack your bag and go. If you are looking for inspiration on adventures that can be fit in to a weekend or even an evening I recommend the book “Micro Adventures” by Alastair Humphreys.

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Josephine Anselin - Running Across Scotland - The Great Glen Way

What challenges / races / adventures are you planning for the coming year?

I have recently moved to Indonesia so I am planning on taking part in lots of local trail running races across the country this year. I find that running races are such a great way to explore new areas and also get to know new people. I did one last month in the jungle in West Java and it was awesome (apart from the heat, I have never sweated as much in my life!). I am also planning a few coast-to-coast island-crossing adventures in Indonesia. The first one will probably be a cycle touring trip across Java.

What’s your favorite running/adventure book?

I love reading running/adventure books so much! If I had to pick a single one I would say “The Road to Sparta” by Dean Karnazes. I really like how this book combines ancient Greek history and running. My favourite quote from the book is a paragraph on balance that I very much agree with:

“People speak of finding balance. To me, that’s a misplaced ambition. If you have balance you do everything okay. But to excel at your craft, you need obsessive unbridled fanaticism. Not only does excellence require such commitment, it demands it. A life worth living is frenetic, disjointed, breakneck, and quite fantastic.”

We Love “The Road to Sparta” too!! Check out our selection of what we believe are the BEST Running & Adventure books ever written.

Finally, what do you get up to when you’re not running or adventuring?

Studying (I recently decided to go back to school to study Sports Management), writing, reading non-fiction, practising yoga, swimming in the ocean and of course planning the next adventure 😉

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Thank you!

Thank you, Josephine, for giving us so many amazing tips for planning and running mini adventures. It’s very inspiring to think you can just go out and plan a mini adventure like this at a moments notice. And now you’ve got us wanting to visit Scotland again! Maybe we’ll enter the Ring of Steall Skyrace 🙂

Happy Trails!

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Analysts this week speculated that Airbnb may be preparing for an initial public offering, as the home-based accommodations service looks to generate additional cash for expansion by selling shares to the public before its growth slows.

The privately held, San Francisco-based company recently received a $1 billion line of credit from a group of lenders that included Bank of America, Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley, Bloomberg News reported, citing people familiar with the process. Airbnb had previously raised about $2.3 billion in equity, the Wall Street Journal reported.

With more than 2 million listings worldwide, Airbnb may be looking to broaden its in-destination services beyond lodging listings while continuing to expand its global footprint, which already spans more than 190 countries.

That Airbnb’s most recent funding round was for debt via traditional banks instead of equity hints that a payback could be in the making in the form of an IPO, said David Loeb, senior hotel research analyst with Baird. Airbnb spokesman Nick Papas declined to comment.

“It’s not surprising,” Loeb said of the debt funding. “If you’re going to do to do an IPO, do it soon, because the tide is turning.”

Indeed, Airbnb continues to face opposition from the hotel industry and some key municipalities. The former alleges that many Airbnb hosts operate de facto hotel rooms without adhering to the same regulations as hotels, while the cities accuse Airbnb hosts of short-changing them by not paying enough, if any, occupancy taxes.

Such opposition was most recently reflected in a bill passed by New York State legislators that would ban the advertisement of short-term rental units in New York apartment buildings. It now goes to New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who could sign it, veto it or let it become law without his signature.

The bill, which was drawn up in January, prohibits “advertising that promotes the use of dwelling units in a class A multiple dwelling for other than permanent residence purposes,” and applies to “any form of communication,” including mail, magazines, newspapers, websites and text messages as well as television- and radio-advertising.

First-time offenders would be fined up to $1,000, while second-time violators would face fines of up to  $5,000. A $7,500 fine would apply for each violation thereafter. Airbnb has referred to the bill as “wrongheaded.”

If it were to make an initial public offering, Airbnb would join a multitude of tech-oriented companies that started offering shares to the public before earning a profit. Airbnb, whose estimated market value of $25.5 billion would make it more valuable than either Hilton Worldwide or Marriott International, hasn’t yet made an annual profit and says it has cumulatively lost “less than $250 million” since its 2008 founding.

Last year, the company was reported to have generated about $1 billion in revenue, compared with $14.5 billion for Marriott and $11.3 billion for Hilton.

Unlike hotel companies, Airbnb owns neither real estate nor long-term management contracts, making the concept of collateral for the loan more nebulous than it would be for hotel companies. Whether that would qualify Airbnb as a so-called “bubble” investment remains open to interpretation.

Lorraine Sileo, senior vice president for research at Phocuswright, compared Airbnb to Amazon because of both companies’ rapid growth from inception and substantial impact on the lodging and retail sectors, respectively. Amazon, which was founded in 1994, generated $3 billion in cumulative net losses before earning its first annual profit in 2003.

“Airbnb has no real assets, but there’s real future there,” Sileo said. “All of the travel trends are positive for Airbnb. If anything, you see hotels trying to replicate their model.”

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  1. romstah

    romstah TRIBE Member

    hmm.. which would be a great halloween party to go to?
  2. Taro

    Taro TRIBE Member

    speedy for sure...extended set too
  3. Nesta

    Nesta TRIBE Member

    where are they playing?
  4. Ninjetta

    Ninjetta TRIBE Member

    Speedy J for sure!!! and thanks romstah for inadvertently informing of this party!! Huzzah!
  5. Taro

    Taro TRIBE Member

    speedy is at footy
  6. romstah

    romstah TRIBE Member

    i leaning towards KH for cox and lawler.
  7. outlaw

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    Speedy J!!!!! - no contest. He always delivers.

    Cox is cheeeeese.
  8. Ninjetta

    Ninjetta TRIBE Member

    is it October 30th yet?
  9. Taro

    Taro TRIBE Member

    I'm interested to see what the rest of the lineup is like....I know speedy is doing an extended set..which will be fantasic
  10. ravinjunkie

    ravinjunkie TRIBE Member

    speedy j doesn't come here that often
  11. Ninjetta

    Ninjetta TRIBE Member

    he's usually here once a year, which indeed is not nearly often enough for me. can't wait :D
  12. Taro

    Taro TRIBE Member

    bumpity thumpity....can't wait for this..
  13. REMI XO

    REMI XO TRIBE Member

    I'll be going to cox/lawler

    Thou any other time in would of been down for speedy j
  14. Ninjetta

    Ninjetta TRIBE Member

    Okay, so my countdown to this has officially begun.....6 more sleeps!!! I am extra stoked that its on Devil's Night as well. Still debating whether to dress up or not.....
  15. mushroom

    mushroom TRIBE Member

    One more sleep until Cox/Lawler!! Fucking stoked, think it's been 2 years since I've partied in the Guv complex! Getting old I guess. :)

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Transportation from Dallas To San Antonio

Would like to know other ways of getting to San Antonio from Dallas. Besides driving.

Is the bus system good?

Any shuttle services?

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1. Re: Transportation from Dallas To San Antonio

Little too far for shuttles, unless you are talking about airplanes..

Airlines: AA from DFW, Southwest from Love Field.

I would recommed that you fly, its somewhat cheap and it a long drive from Dallas to SA.

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2. Re: Transportation from Dallas To San Antonio

I like the train. More relaxing and brings you straight to downtown San Antonio. Walking distance to the Riverwalk. Takes about 5 hours which when you add in the time to check-in at the airport, etc. is not much travel time difference.

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3. Re: Transportation from Dallas To San Antonio

The train or flying are your best options without driving to SA. Here is a website for southwest www.southwest.com

To see cheap rates from Dallas to SA.

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4. Re: Transportation from Dallas To San Antonio

As you may have gathered, public transportation is lacking in many parts of our country! There is private bus service -- Greyhound -- but stations tend to be in not-so-great parts of town, and you might encounter some dodgy folks as travel companions. However, my adult son (with limited funds!) has used the bus on several occasions, and had no problems or complaints.

You can check it out at their website:

Many departures from Dallas to SA, and fares run Approx. $60 - $70, depending on if you purchase refundable or non-refundable tickets.

If I recall correctly, you asked about rental cars in Dallas? That would really be a good way to travel to San Antonio. The total trip is about 5 hours with good Interstate highways connecting the two cities. a

And if you have time, a stop in Austin and a bit of a tour of the Texas Hill Country area would enhance your Texas experience!

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Lovely island nice few shops and restaurants to get a bite to eat. Also a bakery which did nice sandwiches. We walked to Sunj beach, it's a doable walk and took us about 20-25 minutes. There is a bit of a hill half way along...More

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Enter 40 acre Orchard Manor through a private gate leading to the magnificent rolling hills of East Lyme and drive up to your 19 room custom built dream estate. The home is designed for extravagant living and entertaining. The expansive views, tennis courts, private heated pool, and grand interior create the perfect New England backdrop for making lasting memories, your next business retreat, and tieing the knot. Invite a private chef to cook dinner and dine in the charming oversized barn, walk through the orchard and find the perfect apples and peaches for making pies and jam, or work up a sweat on the tennis court.
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From the moment we arrived everyone was so friendly and kind.
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If you're going to Guatemala or Central America a trip to a Mayan ruin is almost obligatory. In Guatemala there are tons of sites with the majority of ruins still buried and eaten by mother nature. However, for the most spectacular of sites Tikal is the most recommended. This can be done over one day but can be extended to longer trips especially if you are into archaeology. During a tour you're likely to see and hear howler monkeys, spot spider monkey and come across coatis (a raccoon like animal). The area is also great for birders as toucans can be seen. Of course the best time to see these animals is early morning before the sun, heat and humidity start. Tours start in the town of Flores and offer sunrise tours. Given the hostility of the jungles that the Mayan civilization put themselves in most sites are still covered up by the trees and the vegetation that grows in the area. Excavations are an on-going process but the maintenance for the main sites is already overwhelming. While experts have different opinions on the numbers it's said that 80-90% of the Mayan structures has yet to be uncovered. If you are adventurous enough to go deeper in the jungle guides can easily organize this for you.

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The very next day went to Phu Quoc Island which is an hour flight from HCMC. I stayed there in Antinho hostel for two nights. This island is not really small, so if one wants to explore it properly should rent a motorbike. Boi Sai Beach and Ong Lang beach took my breath away, the most beautiful places you can say. Boi Sai is quite crowded while the latter one is more of tranquil. Phu Quoc night Market is amazing place to have local food and to buy jewelleries especially pearls. From the hostel I got a friend named Toby from Germany who was backpacking for 8 months in Asia. That's the thing about hostels where you can find travelers from in and across the world.

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