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St James (The Camino)
Small group tour exploring the Camino de Santiago
From $8,079 USD
Incl/Excl
Level 3 - Moderate to Challenging
Bilbao to Leyre
Leyre to Pamplona
Pamplona to Laguardia
Laguardia to Burgos
Burgos to Leon
Leon to Villafranca
Villafranca to Sarria
Sarria to Santiago
Santiago de Compostela - Braga
Braga - Oporto
Small Group Walking Tour of the Camino
Walking the Camino is a small group walking tour through northern Spain and Portugal. Taking the active senior traveller through some of the most pleasant sections of this historic walk in Spain and Portugal, our tour embraces history and culture. Over a 19 day period we experience the breathtaking scenery and picturesque sections of the Way of Saint James, while following the pilgrim path along some of its most beautiful landscapes. This walk takes in Cape Finisterre, the symbolic end for many who have been walking the Camino. This article published by Odyssey Traveller about the history of pilgrimage routes is useful to understand the historic significance of this walk.
Odyssey has selected relevant sections so that you experience Saint James Way, eventually reaching the historic destination Santiago de Compostela. Not since the Middle Ages has this adventure for body and mind been more popular as a pilgrimage or just a great walk.
There are alternative routes such as the Camino Del Norte or del norte (Northern Way), which takes pilgrims along the Northern coast, from the Basque Country, across Cantabria, Asturias and on to Santiago de Compostela, in Galicia.
The history of Saint James way or Camino de Santiago
The Camino de Santiago, also known as the way of St James, is an ancient Catholic pilgrimage route to the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela in Galicia in northern Spain. Legend has it that the bones of the apostle St James were brought by boat from Jerusalem to northern Spain and are buried under the site of what is now the city of Santiago de Compostela.
Saint James way has been considered to be an important Christian pilgrimage route for more than 1000 years. It was considered by the church to be one of the three pilgrimage routes on which sins could be forgiven. There are many routes to Santiago de Compostela, starting from a variety of points, from as far away as Belgium to as close as 100km from Santiago.
What you will experience on our small group tours Camino Spain
The Saint James Way Small Group Walking Tour is escorted by an Odyssey program leader. Odyssey's local guides also share with you their knowledge of the medieval pilgrims and the route walked to Santiago de Compostela.
As we understand differences in travel style, our tour is designed to be as demanding as you choose. You or your partner may elect to enjoy a slower day during the tour. Or you might decide to walk the appointed section that day. Odyssey has a fitness program designed to bring you up to a comfortable activity level prior to the tour that we circulate to all participants.
Other Highlights on the Camino
As we walk the Camino we discover the artistic highlights and rich history of Northern Spain and Northern Portugal. We make sure to take lunch breaks at local restaurants and tapas bars, so that you can sample the local wines and enjoy exquisite food selected by our local guide. We also stop in at the impressive Guggenheim art temple in Bilbao and have a night's accommodation at a monastery in Leyre, where we get to experience a centuries-old tradition of choir singing. From Sarria to Santiago we enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery on the Camino ways. Finally, we arrive at our destination, where we attend the Pilgrim's Mass and explore the local market.
The Saint James way small group tour is structured for the senior or mature couple or solo traveller. It is a tour that ultimately allows you decide how much activity you wish to enjoy. It also allows your travelling companion to participate in the walk whilst you enjoy yourself prior to meeting up again in the evenings. Of course the coach and program leader arranges all the luggage transfers freeing you up to enjoy the journey. We include a few days to enjoy a short trip to Portugal, that includes Porto, but not Lisbon.
About seniors walking tours from Odyssey Traveller.
Odyssey Traveller offers a range of walking tours each year paced for senior travellers. The collection of walks are for active mature and senior travellers, particularly those who seek out walking tours that are typically off the main circuit. Click through to see the complete list of small group walking tours offered.
Articles published by Odyssey Traveller for Walking and Hiking tours for seniors
To help you prepare for any walking program whether with Odyssey or another company this ist if articles is intended to help you prepare for your holiday.
Selecting walking shoes for women
Footwear and walking shoes
What to pack when travelling.
Maintaining muscle fitness in senior and mature age travellers
Selecting socks for walking
Six great short walks in Britain
Preparing for a walking holiday
Pilgrim walks in Europe
Walking in the Lake District
Articles about Spain published by Odyssey Traveller.
The following list of articles published by odyssey Traveller for mature aged and senior travellers to maximise their knowledge and enjoyment of Spain when visiting;
15 of the best places in Spain to visit.
Travel notes for Barcelona
Ten of the best books published on Spain
Ten of the Best art galleries in Europe to visit.
External articles to assist you on your visit to the Camino (St James Way)
What should I know about Walking the Camino
Meals on the Camino, advice on what to eat
Selecting your coffee on the Camino
The history of the Camino ancient secret; The BBC.
Camino pathways explained.
Via de la Plata pilgrimage walk.
Odyssey Traveller also offer this pilgrimage walk from the South to the North of Spain where it joins the Camino each year. To learn more click through on this link.
Other Odyssey Tours:
Walking the Camino is only one of many Spain and Portugal tours offered by Odyssey Traveller.
The Saint James Way small group walking tour is one of many walking programs offered by Odyssey Traveller. These active tours are designed for the mature traveller to enjoy in a small group holiday and learning environment.
For more details, click the 'Top 5' or 'Itinerary' buttons above! If you're keen to experience this tour, please call or send an email. Or, to book, simply fill in the form on the right hand side of this page.
Frequently Asked Questions about our Camino walking tours
How long does it take to walk the Camino de Santiago?
Given that there are several routes, which attract travellers of varying fitness levels, there's no set time that the walk takes. On our tours, we spend about nine days walking the trail, with side trips at the beginning and at the end of our nineteen-day tour.
When should you walk the Camino?
Travellers make the pilgrimage at all times of year. However, July and August tend to be hot and crowded, while winter can bring snow and rain. We leave in June and September each year, so that you can enjoy mild weather without the crowds of peak summer.
Tour Notes
A reasonable level of underlying fitness is required fro this tour.
Group size is limited to a maximum of 18 participants.
PDF of Tour PDF of Reading List
Day 1: Bilbao
Overview: Upon arrival in Bilbao we will come to the hotel individually. We will enjoy a welcome dinner in Bilbao.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Hotel Silken Indauxtu or similar.
Overview: We will spend the day discovering this lively city, which was a centre of the Spanish industrial revolution in the 19th century. It rose out of post industrial decay by repositioning itself as a cultural hub with the stunning Guggenheim Museum at its heart.
Accommodation: Hotel Silken Indauxtu or similar.
Day 3: Bilbao to Leyre
Overview: From the hustle and bustle of Bilbao we move on to the sleepy town of Yesa, a place forgotten by time. We will have the perfect introduction to a pilgrim's life overnight in a convent. In the evening we might witness the Monks rehearse in choir, before dinning at the hotel as a group.
Accommodation: 1 night at Hospederia de Leyre or similar.
Day 4: Leyre to Pamplona
Overview: Today we will visit the monuments of San Juan de la Pena, where, according to legend, the holy grail was once kept hidden. We will then walk from the Old Monastery to the Balcon de Pirineos (roughly one hour) across an impressive landscape, with a picnic provided along the way. We continue to Pamplon and will have dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: 2 nights at NH Iruna Park Hotel or similar.
Day 5: Pamplona
Overview: In the morning we have a city tour in Pamplona, visitng the magnificent Cathedral and the world famous bull run. In the afternoon we walk a trail made famous by Ernest Hemingway. We will end the day's activities with a visit to the convent of Roncesvalles, and a potential walk to Burguete. We then return to the hotel for a meal and wine.
Accommodation: NH Iruna Park Hotel or similar.
Day 6: Pamplona to Laguardia
Overview: Today we will visit the octagonal Church of Eunate, built by the Templars, before crossing the ancient pilgrims' bridge Puente de la Reina. From here, we walk to Maneru (roughly 5kms, taking around an hour). Pilgrims and wine go together, so this evening, we enjoy a wine tasting in a bodega.
Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel Villa de Laguardia or similar.
Day 7: Laguardia to Burgos
Overview: Today, we will have a guided tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de la Calzada. In the afternoon we will follow the beautiful forested walk to San Juan de Ortega, with time for a picnic lunch along the way. (roughly 6kms, taking around an hour). We will end the day with a group dinner at the hotel.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Hotel Silken Gran Teatro or similar.
Day 8: Burgos
Overview: Today, we will enjoy a self-guided visit of the Miraflores Convent, which shimmers with gold from the new world. We'll enjoy some free time to explore on our own before transferring to Burgos, where we will take a guided walk to the gate of the nearby cathedral. The rest of the afternoon is left free for you to further explore the local area, and we will meet back at the hotel for dinner.
Accommodation: Hotel Silken Gran Teatro or similar.
Day 9: Burgos to Leon
Overview: Today, we we walk 6kms (roughly 1.2 hours) over the Castillian plains, from Boadilla del Camino to Fromista, with a picnic on the way. We will then continue on to Leon, where we will have dinner in a local restaurant.
Accommodation: 2 nights at Parador de Leon or similar
Day 10: Leon
Overview: In the morning we can enjoy a guided tour of Leon, capital of Asturias from the 10th century and the center of Christian Spain. The tour will included a visit to Leon Cathedral, known locally as the House of Light, which is one of the most emphatic examples of Spain's Gothic tradition, and is widely considered to have the most impressive collection of medieval stain glass windows in Europe. It is now a lively university town, and we will get the change to taste the local cuisine during a group dinner at a local restaurant in the evening.
Accommodation: Parador de Leon or similar
Day 11: Leon to Villafranca
Overview: This morning we will travel to the city of Astorga, where there is the option of a scenic walk to San Justa de la Vega. We will then visit the local cathedral, which reflects Spain's rich architectural history, as the original 15th century Gothic structure has since been complimented by Renaissance, Baroque and Neo-Classical additions. Later in the day we will transfer to the iconic Iron Cross landmark in Cruz de Ferro, where there is another optional short walk to Manjarin . In the afternoon we will stop for a picnic lunch near the river Meruelo, which is the perfect place to cool down from the summer warmth with a gentle swim. We will then return back to the hotel in the evening in time for another group dinner.
Accommodation: 1 night at Parador de Villafranca or similar.
Day 12: Villafranca to Sarria
Overview: Having driven over the Cebreiro pass, we start our jounrey into the greener side of Spain. We take a 45-minute walk (3kms) from O Cebreiro to Linares. After a bus ride to Pasanta, we then walk the 2kms to Traicastela (taking around half an hour). After stopping for a picnic lunch, there is an option to walk the 22kms (roughly four hours) to Sarria, or alternatively, to ride the bus. The option to walk is a great oppurtunity to cover some of the most important parts of the Camino pilgramage.
Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel Carris Alfonso IX or similar.
Day 13: Sarria to Santiago
Overview: Today we take a 1.5 hour walk (roughly 6kms) in Galicia to reach our ultimate destination: praza do obradoiro and the famous Santiago Cathedral. We experience the emotional scenes of pilgrims arriving at their long-awaited destination. At noon we attend the pilgrims mass at the Cathedral.
Accommodation: 3 nights at Hotel Gelmirez or similar.
Day 14: Santiago de Compostela
Overview: This morning we explore the local market, sample its produce and enjoy a guided tour of Santiago de Compostela. The afternoon is free to explore the city.
Accommodation: Hotel Gelmirez or similar.
Overview: Today we drive to Cape Finisterre, a place that was once seen as the "end of the world", with expansive views across the Atlantic. Later we drive south and explore the beautiful coastal Rias Bajas area.
Day 16: Santiago de Compostela - Braga
Overview: Today we start a short tour of Portugal. The group visits several destinations in Portugal that have contibuted to the history of Portugal. We start with a drive to Braga via Valenca do Minho, winding through woodlands, farmlands, villages, and towns. According to legend, St. James named the first bishop of Braga in the 4th century. Since then, Braga has been the capital of Catholic Portugal.
Accommodation: 1 night at Hotel do Parque or similar.
Day 17: Braga - Oporto
Overview: We start the morning exploring Braga, a traditional Portugese city. In the city center, medieval Braga Cathedral is home to a sacred art museum and the Gothic-style Kings' Chapel. At the Bom Jesus do Monte complex a neoclassical church sits atop an elaborate 17-flight stairway. The courageous amongst us can tackle the endless stairs to the top of Portugal's most spectacular sanctuary. Fortunately, for the others there is the funicular railway. We later depart for the city of Porto.
Accommodation: 2 nights at HF Fenix Porto or similar.
Day 18: Oporto
Overview: Today we spend the day in Porto, where a local guide will help you make the most of this fascinating city. The entire historic town centre is a Unesco World Heritage site. We will finish the day with a tour of the Port Cellar, followed by a tasting session.
Accommodation: HF Fenix Porto or similar.
Overview: After breakfast marks the end of our services. We suggest flights back to Madrid or Barcelona from Oporto's International Airport.
Be amazed in Burgos with the history of El Cid & the Cathedral
Spoil the hedonist in you with La Rioja wine tasting in a bodega.
Familiarize yourself with the century old choir singing which is still practiced in the convents along our route.
Immerse yourself in the impressive Guggenheim art temple in Bilbao.
View the vast Castilian plains and mountain passes on the Way of St. James.
What's included in our Tour
18 nights of accommodation.
18 breakfasts, 7 lunches, and 14 dinners.
Services of a Tour Leader for the duration of tour.
Applicable entry fees and services of local guides.
Gratuities and necessary tips.
Detailed tour information booklet.
What's not included in our Tour
International flights and departure taxes.
Comprehensive travel insurance.
Items of a personal nature such as telephone calls and laundry.
Suggested Reading List VIEW 12 BOOKSCLOSE
Pilgrimage: The Great Pilgrim Routes of Britain and Europe
by Derry Brabbs
Pilgrimage in Europe is thriving on a massive scale. This century the cathedral at Santiago de Compostela alone has seen 40 times the number of pilgrim visits. Author Derry Brabbs' previous book, Roads to Santiago, focused exclusively on the 'camino' through France and Spain to Santiago de Compostela; Pilgrimage revisits this classic route, and nine other inspirational journeys across Europe.
by Jan Morris
Passionate, evocative and beautifully written, Spain is a companion to the country: its people, its history - and its character. First published in 1964 and no less compelling today, Jan Morris's classic work is back in print, bringing Spain, its glory and its tragedy, vividly to life.Jan Morris's collection of travel writing and reportage spans over five decades and includes such titles as Venice, Coronation Everest, Hong Kong, Spain, Manhattan '45, A Writer's World and the Pax Britannica Trilogy. Hav, her novel, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the Arthur C. Clarke Award.'The most evocative book ever written about Spain.' Independent
The New Spaniards
by John Hooper
A fully revised, expanded and updated edition of this masterly portrayal of contemporary Spain.The restoration of democracy in 1977 heralded a period of intense change that continues today. Spain has become a land of extraordinary paradoxes in which traditional attitudes and contemporary preoccupations exist side by side. Focussing on issues which affect ordinary Spaniards, from housing to gambling, from changing sexual mores to rising crime rates. John Hooper's fascinating study brings to life the new Spain of the twenty-first century.
Paris to the Pyrenees: A Skeptic Pilgrim Walks the Way of Saint James,
by Downie, David
Part adventure story, part cultural history, an exploration of the phenomenon of pilgrimage along the age-old Way of Saint James in France. Driven by curiosity, wanderlust, and health crises, David Downie and his wife set out from Paris to walk across France to the Pyrenees. Starting on the Rue Saint-Jacques and trekking 750 miles south to Roncesvalles, Spain, their eccentric route takes seventy-two days on Roman roads and pilgrimage paths―a 1,100-year-old network of trails leading to the sanctuary of Saint James the Greater. For Downie, the inward journey met the outer one: a combination of self-discovery and physical regeneration. More than 200,000 pilgrims take the highly commercialized Spanish route annually, but few cross France. Downie had a goal: to go from paris to the pyrenees on age-old trails, making the pilgrimage in his own maverick way.
A Short History of Spain
by Mary Platt Parmele
The history of Spain dates back to the Early Middle Ages. In 1516, Habsburg Spain unified a number of disparate predecessor kingdoms; its modern form of a constitutional monarchy was introduced in 1813, and the current democratic constitution dates to 1978. After the completion of the Reconquista, the kingdoms of Spain were united under Habsburg rule in 1516. At the same time, the Spanish Empire began to expand to the New World across the ocean, marking the beginning of the Golden Age of Spain, during which, from the early 1500s to the 1650s, Habsburg Spain was among the most powerful states in Europe.Written in an engaging style, Mary Parmele's concise study A Short History of Spain introduces readers to the key themes that have shaped modern Spain.
Journey to Portugal: In Pursuit of Portugal's History and Culture
by Jose Saramago
When José Saramago decided to write a book about Portugal, his only desire was that it be unlike all other books on the subject, and in this he has certainly succeeded. Recording the events and observations of a journey across the length and breadth of the country he loves dearly, Saramago brings Portugal to life as only a writer of his brilliance can. Forfeiting the usual sources such as tourist guides and road maps, he scours the country with the eyes and ears of an observer fascinated by the ancient myths and history of his people. Whether it be an inaccessible medieval fortress set on a cliff, a wayside chapel thick with cobwebs, or a grand mansion in the city, the extraordinary places of this land come alive. Always meticulously attentive to those elements of ancient Portugal that persist today, he examines the country in its current period of rapid transition and growth. Journey to Portugal is an ode to a country and its rich traditions.
I'm Off Then: Losing and Finding Myself on the Camino de Santiago
by Hape Kerkeling
From one of Germany s most beloved celebrities, a cross between Bill Bryson and Paulo Coelho. It has sold over 3 million copies and been translated into eleven different languages. Pilgrims have increased along the Camino by 20 percent since the book was published. Hape Kerkeling s spiritual epiphany has struck a nerve. Overweight, overworked, and physically unfit, Kerkeling was an unlikely candidate to make the arduous pilgrimage across the French Alps to the Spanish Shrine of St. James, a 1,200-year-old journey undertaken by nearly 100,000 people every year. But that didn t stop him from getting off the couch and walking. Along the way, lonely and searching for meaning, he began the journal that turned into this utterly frank, engaging book. Simply by struggling with his physical limitations and the rigors of long-distance walking, he discovered a deep sense of peace that transformed his life and allowed him to forgive himself, and others, more readily. He learned something every day, and he took to finishing each entry with his daily lessons. Filled with quirky fellow pilgrims, historic landscapes, and Kerkeling s self-deprecating sense of humor, I m Off Then is an inspiring travelogue, a publishing phenomenon, and a spiritual journey unlike any other."
Walk in a Relaxed Manner: Life Lessons from the Camino
by Joyce Rupp
At age 60 Joyce Rupp didn't know what she was getting into when she began a 47-day pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Joined by her walking friend Tom, a retired pastor, Joyce learned lessons that can help all of us travel on life's up and down journey with more grace and lightness. She shares them in this enjoyable recounting of her journey across mountains and valleys, cities and farms. - Set Out with Hope and Enthusiasm - - Travel Lightly - - Acknowledge the Kindness of Strangers - - Let Yourself Be Humbled by Weakness - - Savor Solitude - - Return a Positive for a Negative - - Look for Unannounced Angels - - Trust in the Divine Companion -
Pilgrim Stories: On and Off the Road to Santiago, Journeys Along an Ancient Way in Modern Spain
by Nancy Louise Frey
Each year thousands of men and women from more than sixty countries journey by foot and bicycle across northern Spain, following the medieval pilgrimage road known as the Camino de Santiago. Their destination is Santiago de Compostela, where the remains of the apostle James are said to be buried. These modern-day pilgrims and the role of the pilgrimage in their lives are the subject of Nancy Louise Frey's fascinating book.Unlike the religiously-oriented pilgrims who visit Marian shrines such as Lourdes, the modern Road of St. James attracts an ecumenical mix of largely well-educated, urban middle-class participants. Eschewing comfortable methods of travel, they choose physically demanding journeys, some as long as four months, in order to experience nature, enjoy cultural and historical patrimony, renew faith, or cope with personal trauma.Frey's anthropological study focuses on the remarkable reanimation of the Road that has gained momentum since the 1980s. Her intensive fieldwork (including making the pilgrimage several times herself) provides a colorful portrayal of the pilgrimage while revealing a spectrum of hopes, discontents, and desires among its participants, many of whom feel estranged from society. The Camino's physical and mental journey offers them closer community, greater personal knowledge, and links to the past and to nature.But what happens when pilgrims return home? Exploring this crucial question Frey finds that pilgrims often reflect deeply on their lives and some make significant changes: an artistic voice is discovered, a marriage is ended, meaningful work is found. Other pilgrims repeat the pilgrimage or join a pilgrims' association to keep their connection to the Camino alive. And some only remain pilgrims while on the road. In all, Pilgrim Stories is an exceptional prism through which to understand the desires and dissatisfactions of contemporary Western life at the end of the millennium."Feet are touched, discussed, massaged, [and] become signs of a journey well traveled: 'I did it all on foot!' . . . Pilgrims give feet a power and importance not recognized in daily life, as a causeway and direct channel to the road, the past, meaningful relations, nature, and the self."
Moorish Spain
by Richard Fletcher
Written in the same tradition as John Julius Norwich's engrossing accounts of Venice and Byzantium, Richard Fletcher's Moorish Spain entertains even as it enlightens. He tells the story of a vital period in Spanish history which transformed the culture and society, not only of Spain, but of the rest of Europe as well. Moorish influence transformed the architecture, art, literature and learning, and Fletcher combines this analysis with a crisp account of the wars, politics and sociological changes of the time.
Conquerors: How Portugal seized the Indian Ocean and forged the First Global Empire
by Roger Crowley
As remarkable as Columbus and the conquistador expeditions, the history of Portuguese exploration is now almost forgotten. But Portugal's navigators cracked the code of the Atlantic winds, launched the expedition of Vasco da Gama to India and beat the Spanish to the spice kingdoms of the East - then set about creating the first long-range maritime empire. In an astonishing blitz of thirty years, a handful of visionary and utterly ruthless empire builders, with few resources but breathtaking ambition, attempted to seize the Indian Ocean, destroy Islam and take control of world trade.Told with Roger Crowley's customary skill and verve, this is narrative history at its most vivid - a epic tale of navigation, trade and technology, money and religious zealotry, political diplomacy and espionage, sea battles and shipwrecks, endurance, courage and terrifying brutality. Drawing on extensive first-hand accounts, it brings to life the exploits of an extraordinary band of conquerors - men such as Afonso de Albuquerque, the first European since Alexander the Great to found an Asian empire - who set in motion five hundred years of European colonisation and unleashed the forces of globalisation.
Spain: The Centre of the World 1519-1682
by Robert Goodwin
n the sixteenth century, the Spaniards became the first nation in history to have worldwide reach; across most of Europe to the Americas, the Philippines, and India. Goodwin tells the story of Spain and the Spaniards, from great soldiers like the Duke of Alba to literary figures and artists such as El Greco, Velázquez, Cervantes, and Lope de Vega, and the monarchs who ruled over them.At the beginning of the modern age, Spaniards were caught between the excitement of change and a medieval world of chivalry and religious orthodoxy, they experienced a turbulent existential angst that fueled an exceptional Golden Age, a fluorescence of art, literature, poetry, and which inspired new ideas about International Law, merchant banking, and economic and social theory.
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Could not have improved the program. It was a wonderful experience. Loved being with the AUSTRALIANS . It was well executed and almost like a symphony orchestra. Perfect pitch. Fantastic organizational skills.
The Australian spirit was so strong and powerful., Was very impressed with the whole trip. Thank goodness my apprehensions did not overtake me. What an incredible journey. The Odyssey Spirit's trip will be with me for a long time.
Lucy B. USA June '18
The St. John's Way trip is a perfect choice for the traveler who has dreamed of "doing" a Camino pilgrimage. It offers complete flexibility on choosing to walk or not walk on any given day following the French Way. Every step was rewarding and engaging.
Barb W. June '18
Overall the tour was a valuable exposure to Spanish culture and cuisine in addition to viewing many important heritage sites from an earlier period of Christian belief.
Ken R. June '18
I consider that the balance of activities, along with the proactive good and easy-going tour leader, Bruce Cameron made for an overall very good experience. The tours with local guides were good and should be retained. Bruce's knowledge of flora and fauna was a great advantage and the bus travel was most enjoyable.
I thought the selection of hotels was excellent. I enjoyed them all.
The bus we used was great–plenty of room and not crowded.
Margaret L. June '18
Odyssey Travel have once again met my expectation. For one over 70 but always keen to experience the Camino Way the tour was meaningful, educational and full of good fellowship.
Joan M. June'18
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Dr Bruce Cameron
Dr. Bruce Cameron's academic qualifications include a B.Sc with majors in Botany and Zoology; an Honours degree in Botany and a PhD in Botany. His PhD studied the reproductive biology of Australia's native legumes. He also has a Dip.Ed. All degrees were from the University of New England, Armidale, NSW, where he a spent most of his life training teachers as a lecturer in Science and Environmental Education.
In the past 30 years he has led almost 40 tour groups on mostly coach/camping tours to Northern and Central Australia, mainly in National Parks, focussing on botany, geology and ecology. He has also led small groups through the national parks of the western United States of America. Bruce has also visited China on numerous occasions as a tour leader and as a supervisor of students teaching in Chinese schools.
Always a keen traveller, Bruce has been a regular visitor to the UK and parts of Europe including France.
Since his retirement, Bruce has led Odyssey Travel programs to Lord Howe Island, China, Spain and Portugal.
Bruce lives just outside Armidale in NSW. He is a keen golfer, birdwatcher and bushwalker, and has maintained his interest in and enthusiasm for Australia's native flora and fauna. He maintains his fitness by walking, bicycle riding and working in his vegetable garden.
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Growers optimistic as grape harvest begins on Santorini
Tania Georgiopoulou
August 12, 2017 12.08.2017 • 17:20
The cutting of the first bunch of Assyrtiko on the southern Aegean island of Santorini on August 4 signaled the start of the 2017 wine grape harvest across Greece. The harvest takes roughly three months, ending in late October in the vineyards of northern Greece.
Growers on Santorini are optimistic of a very good year and the usually arid island saw some much-desired rain this winter. The grapes are looking strong and healthy. Volume, however, has been compromised due to a heat wave in late June that dried up hundreds of vines.
"We estimate a drop of as much as 30 percent in wine grapes," says Matthaios Dimopoulos, director of Santo Wines, the union of Santorini cooperatives. Winemaker Yiannis Tselepos, however, does not expect losses to exceed 5 percent.
More than 2,000 people with connections to the industry gathered at the official launch of the harvest season in late July, which was hosted by Santo Wines at its headquarters in the village of Pyrgos.
The event was also attended by Agricultural Development Minister Vangelis Apostolou, who vowed that a special consumption tax on wine would be abolished by the end of the year in response to repeated requests by winemakers who say it is killing sales and boosting the black market.
Crete is also about to start its harvest, with losses expected to reach as much as 30 percent.
"The heat wave has dehydrated the vines and affected the maturation of the grapes," says Paraskevas Kordopatis, head of the island's cooperative association. Earlier rainfall means that the harvest will start a bit later this year, around mid-August.
High hopes on Samos
On the island of Samos, farmers are looking forward to a good year and the harvest is expected to last through end-September as the majority of its vineyards are at altitudes of 800 meters and above. Having picked up two gold medals at this year's Mondial des Vin Extremes (an international competition for wines from remote and inaccessible vineyards) – for the Samos Anthemis 2011 and the Samos Nectar 2010 – they have good reason to feel optimistic.
As far as the rest of Greece is concerned, the quality of wine grapes is reportedly good this year and many areas which weren't affected by adverse weather are expecting an excellent harvest.
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ILS Announces Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications
Jim Kramer has been appointed Vice President of Sales, Marketing and Communications at International Launch Services (ILS). Jim has held various positions at ILS with progressive levels of responsibility in both the sales and technical organizations. Jim has nearly 30 years of career experience in launch vehicle design, program management, business development, commercial and government sales and worked on the Atlas program with General Dynamics Space Systems Co. and Commercial Launch Services in San Diego, CA. prior to the formation of ILS. He has a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Colorado, a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics from the University of Minnesota and prior to that, attended the United States Air Force Academy. "Jim is well suited for his new role at ILS and is an excellent addition to the senior leadership team," said ILS President, Phil Slack.
Jim fills the position formerly held by Dawn Harms, who is leaving ILS for a new opportunity. Slack added, "Dawn has made many significant contributions to our organization over nearly two years and we wish her the very best in her new endeavor."


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Omoba Fashion World: Getting Value for Money
By adminJan 17, 2022, 11:43 am
Omoba Fashion World is all about fashion designing from its cradle to the end. It is a place where an educationist and an accountant, Mrs Adunola Thomas, exploits academic knowledge with skill and produces standard products. In this interview by BAYO AKA, she tells our teeming readers about her products and services. Excerpts.
Let our readers know you or tell our teeming readers about yourself
I am simply Adunola Thomas. I am a graduate of both Ibadan Polytechnic and University of Ilorin where l studied Accountancy and English respectively. By the grace of God, I am happily married and God has blessed me with fortunate children. So, it will be correct to say that l am a trained accountant, educationist and fashion designer.
This, you will agree with me, is a good background but was it the dearth of employment opportunities that made you become a fashion designer?
Never! As a matter of fact, fashion designing has been my life long ambition. It started with a passion to always cloth the needy when l was very young. It was my desire to give clothings to the needy. And as God would have it, l later trained as an educationist. So, what I am doing at the moment is a combination of both a ministry and a vocation. It goes to say that Omoba Fashion World is a ministry, vocation and little of business. I had opportunities to work in many places and though, l made use of some of the opportunities in most of the states l have lived. Especially in Abuja, Kwara, Lagos and recently Kogi State where I was appointed as a Personal Assistant to a former Commissioner of Education. So, l have never lacked job. Omoba is a divine calling that can never be ignored.
There is this misconception of referring to a tailor as a fashion designer. What is the difference between them or are they the same?
I am aware of such controversies. It is just like asking if a mechanic is an engineer. You can be a tailor without necessarily being a fashion designer. Garment making at a point became a profession though it has not gotten government approval in Nigeria but we are moving towards it. At the moment, we have a lot of people who have not been trained that are calling themselves fashion designers but with time, the issue will be resolved in the sector. But there are differences between just being a tailor and a professional fashion designer.
What are the differences between being a tailor and a fashion designer briefly?
A tailor is a person who makes, repairs, or alters clothing while a fashion designer conceives garment combinations of line, proportion, colour, and texture. It is just like an architect and a builder. A fashion designer's job comes before that of a tailor. Mostly, the designer conceives of what to do and how and gives same to the tailor for execution. It is just to say that a designer conceives while a tailor executes.
Good, thanks for this response. Where is Omoba Fashion World located? Where can you be reached?
Omoba Fashion World is at exactly where the customers can reach it. Just as you know that the advent of digital market has uttered the way businesses are conducted. We are at the moment in Lagos but more importantly over 60 percent of our businesses are conducted online. We have our contact phones, we are on Facebook etc where we reach out to our customers who are interested on our services and products like training and consultancy services, garment making, sales of fabrics, and others. It may interest you to know that Omoba was in Ghana last year for over a month and we are preparing at the moment to visit some West African countries like Senegal and others. And by the grace of God by the middle of this year Omoba Fashion World will be live in UK.
Yes, for a versatile person, this is understood but for those not too familiar with social media, what would you tell a customer who wants to reach you to do?
We are on N0 138, Old Otta Road, Ayobo, Lagos. You can reach us through phone number: 08068292625.We are also into culture advocacy and fashion publication.
Tell us more about culture advocacy, fashion publication, incorporating children into fashion and zero tolerance for nudity
Cultural advocacy has to do with our efforts in Omoba to ensure that we promote garments or fabrics that are peculiar to us as Nigerians and Africans. For example, we need to promote our cultural attires so that we do not lose our cultural identity. For instance, what is bad in using African attires as school uniform?
Also, must we wear western attire in the church for weddings to take place? This will help sustain our culture and also boost our internal economy. It will help to revive our dead textile industries and contribute to our growth and development as a nation when our focus is on local attires. We have started an on- line publications that is fashion focused. This is aimed at bridging the existing communication gap among stakeholders in the industry. Very soon, we will invite all stakeholders to the launching of our on- line publication called Fashion Digest and we promise to invite you as one of our guests.
Incorporating children in to the fashion industry is one of the mandates of our organisation as a way of restoring dignity into the industry. This is because, there is a general misconception that the fashion industry is for the dropout and those who could not secure good jobs or for retirees. We want to encourage and educate our children to consider fashion designing as a necessary career option.
What makes your services or products better than others or what would you say are your selling points?
Our unique selling points are: Quality design and finishing in garment making, moderate pricing and modesty in design. Omoba is also unique in the area of incorporating children into fashion and zero tolerance for nudity. Our after sale services are superb and we don't disappoint customers.
As a way of convincing prospective customers, give us your last words
Thank you Sir. Dear customers, Omoba Fashion World is a direct response to all the questions agitating your minds. By the grace of God, we will ensure that standard is entrenched in the sector and you will no longer pay for services not rendered as it used to be. Through our unique services, we will help to bring out the royalty in you. This is a promise that we are capable of keeping. There will no longer be a situation of come tomorrow, come next tomorrow for your cloths. You will get your clothes the exact date you are given. Beyond that, we normally reward our loyal customers.
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Gov. Evers Announces State Will Support Shipyard Building New Generation Of Navy Frigates With Up To $12 Million In Tax Credits
Thursday, May 12, 2022 | Updated May 12, 2022 12:04 pm CDT
MARINETTE -- Gov. Tony Evers today, joined by the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) at an event celebrating the opening of Fincantieri Marinette Marine's newest facility, announced the Evers Administration will be supporting the shipyard's expansion with up to $12 million in state tax credits through the WEDC.
"Wisconsin continues to be a global leader in manufacturing, and that's in no small part thanks to the work and continuous efforts of Fincantieri Marinette Marine to develop some of the most innovative and advanced ships in the world to support our nation's military," said Gov. Evers. "Today's announcement is another positive milestone in the state's partnership with Fincantieri Marinette Marine to ensure Wisconsin continues our long and proud tradition as a manufacturing state."
Fincantieri Marinette Marine (FMM) is currently under contract with the U.S. Navy to produce two guided-missile frigates, the first in the Constellation class at a cost of about $553.8 million each. The Navy has an option to order up to eight more of the ships, with a total contract value of about $5.5 billion.
"We are very grateful for the support provided by the State of Wisconsin," said Mark Vandroff, CEO of Fincantieri Marinette Marine. "The investment made by the state and Fincantieri is enabling us to meet the needs of our Navy customer by being able to produce two Constellation class frigates per year."
In order to build these new frigates, FMM constructed its largest building at the Marinette shipyard that will allow the company to work on two of the frigates at the same time year-round in a climate-controlled facility.
Gov. Evers, WEDC Deputy Secretary and COO Sam Rikkers, workers, and city of Marinette officials celebrated the opening of Building 34 today. Building 34 is where pieces constructed by workers in Marinette and the company's Sturgeon Bay location, Fincantieri Bay Shipbuilding, will be assembled into the new ships.
"Fincantieri Marinette Marine's expansion will require investments in our state's most valuable resource—our workers," Rikkers said. "WEDC is proud to partner with FMM to help create 400 new jobs and train those workers to build the ships of tomorrow. FMM is already working with our state's universities and technical colleges to help Wisconsin students find career success in their shipyards."
Fincantieri has announced plans to invest at least $100 million in improvements to the Marinette and Sturgeon Bay shipyards and create 400 jobs over the next three years. The actual amount of tax credits the company earns will depend on meeting its goals for capital expenditure, training, and hiring.
"The significant investment and job creation that FMM has made will provide years of growth and economic development for Marinette, the surrounding communities, and the State of Wisconsin," Marinette Mayor Steve Genisot said.
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On Saturday, Homewood-Flossmoor High School Principal Jerry Lee Anderson held mandatory meetings with those students and their parents. Some community members said the meetings left them concerned and confused.
The letters, dated Oct. 15, claim an internal school investigation revealed certain students were "directly or through association" involved in "gang activity." Anyone who failed to attend Saturday's mandatory meetings, the letters said, could be "excluded" from school.
Parents who spoke with WGN News said there's no real evidence to support the accusations.
Neither the school nor the school district would comment.
According to parents, the high school at 999 Kedzie Ave. in Flossmoor hosted three separate meetings Saturday. Each was attended by about 25 to 30 people. Students' grades and behavior were discussed.
"It's insulting because they put us all in a room together, and they absolutely violated anyone and everyone's privacy," said Wiggins, who received a letter claiming his 18-year-old son was involved in gang activity.
"This principal and her team of investigators went on social media and pulled pictures off of social media of these various children," Wiggins said.
Wiggins said he believes any violent or criminal activity should be addressed by the school, but he said administrators did not involve law enforcement in its investigation.
Wiggins said there was no resolution or discipline that resulted from Saturday's meetings.


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When is Lent 2020? All you need to know about the Christian tradition
Whether you're wondering what Lent is all about or want to know the dates for this year's tradition, here's everything you need to know
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Lent covers the 40 days ahead of Easter - starting from Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday – and has become a time when people traditionally give something up.
People give up a different things for Lent including alcohol, caffeine, smoking, favourite foods and even television, but one of the most popular is chocolate especially for youngsters eyeing up Easter eggs.
But what is Lent and why do people celebrate it? Here is our guide to the Christian tradition:
What is Lent?
In the Christian calendar, Lent is the 40 days leading up to Easter which is treated as a period of reflection and a time for fasting from food and festivities.
It symbolises the days which lead up to Jesus' crucifixion and subsequent resurrection when Christ spent 40 days and nights alone in the desert.
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When did Lent start?
Every year Lent starts on Ash Wednesday (the day after Shrove Tuesday) and this year it falls on February 26. Lent finishes on Holy Saturday, the day before Easter Sunday and so this year the end of Lent falls on Saturday April 11.
While Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and prayer, there are 44 days from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (inclusive).
What are the origins of Lent?
Lent is seen as a time of penance and prayer before Easter, and nowadays many people choose to give up something such as their favourite food in preparation to mark the occasion and to mimic Jesus' sacrifice while in the desert for 40 days.
The history of Lent dates back to centuries ago with Christians spending time preparing to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus.
The word Lent comes the Anglo-Saxon word meaning to lengthen and Lent comes at a time when the hours of daylight are lengthening as Spring approaches.
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The reason Lent is 40 days is because 40 is a significant number in Christian scriptures, but the most notable is perhaps that Jesus spent 40 days fasting in the desert in preparation for his ministry.
The colour purple is associated with Lent as it signifies both penance and hope, red is chosen for Good Friday as it symbolises Jesus' shedding of blood and white is significant for Maundy Thursday (the Thursday before Easter which commemorates the Maundy and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles), the Easter vigil and Easter itself as it celebrates Jesus' triumph.
What is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is seen as the day to clean the soul before Lent begins.
Traditionally ashes are used to mark churchgoers on the forehead with a cross, to symbolise repentance for sin.
Palm crosses from the last Palm Sunday are used and it is also said to be a reminder that death comes to everyone.
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John Shedd, Betsy Burgeson share plans for keeping trees healthy and on the grounds during Porch Discussion
by Ryan Lindsay	on July 28, 2017 1.78K views
Betsy Burgeson, Supervisor of Gardens and Landscaping, and John Sheds, director of operations, talk about "Tree Maintenance and Our Environment" during the Institution Leadership Porch Discussion on Hultquist Center porch on Wednesday, July 26, 2017. ERIN CLARK / STAFF PHOTOGRAPHER
Chautauqua Institution owns and cares for more than 6,000 trees on its grounds. That number excludes trees found on the land of property owners.
"We're very fortunate to have a community that's actually a forest," said John Shedd, director of operations. "We consider it to be a forest and treat it like a forest, so we have forest management plans that we're executing and continuing to maintain."
Betsy Burgeson, supervisor of gardens and landscapes, said her department's focus is to maintain, manage and protect the Institution's trees so that they continue to support a sustainable environment for people, animals and the lake ecosystem.
Burgeson and Shedd spoke to a group of Chautauquans on "Tree Maintenance and Our Environment" at the Institution Leadership Porch Discussion Wednesday morning at the Hultquist Center.
"Trees are probably one of the most integral parts of our community," Burgeson said. "As we develop our properties either on Institution grounds or within our own properties … the last thing we want to do is take out all these trees."
Current land use regulations require homeowners to replace a tree in the event that a tree on their property needs to be removed.
According to Burgeson, more than 825 trees have been removed since 2015. That same year, 75 trees were planted, followed by 125 in 2016 and 65 so far in 2017, excluding the trees at the Amphitheater, which were not planted by her department.
In 2017, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation included Chautauqua County in an emerald ash borer quarantine. EAB were found on the grounds during October 2015. The EAB is an Asian beetle that infests and kills different types of North American ash trees.
"All of our ash trees are under attack," Burgeson said. "We have seen an enormous population explosion of the emerald ash borers."
Burgeson passed out reference sheets to attendees with instructions on how to treat ash trees and how to obtain the help of a certified arborist. All homeowners with ash trees are being asked to either remove or treat them immediately. She encouraged homeowners to work together to schedule treatments of their trees to decrease the cost of the application, given the already costly price of the pesticide. Last year, 63 trees on Institution grounds were injected with a pesticide to treat the outbreak. According to Burgeson, another 24 are slated for injection this fall.
"The ash trees took the pesticide up very easily," Burgeson said. "We've seen a tremendous response."
None of the trees they've treated have died off.
Burgeson also warned against the possibility of oak wilt fungus. Out of the Institution's top 10 largest trees, seven of them are red oaks, which are the most susceptible. Oak wilt can travel by beetles or underground through tree roots.
"If this comes in, we're looking at a massive change in our landscape," Burgeson said. "If anyone recognizes that an oak all of a sudden looked really good in June, then just really doesn't, I'd like to know about it."
She mentioned "brown from the top down" and abnormal leaf shedding as ways to recognize an ailing oak. Chautauqua County is not currently classified by the DEC as a protective zone. Various fungi are emerging because of the precipitation and moisture compared with last year's drought.
"We don't want to have a concrete jungle in here," Burgeson said. "We want to keep this as our sanctuary, we want to keep this as our city in the woods."
Another concern Shedd expressed is the lake. The lake is "impaired" because of excessive growths of weeds and algae. That growth is fueled by nitrogen and phosphorus that naturally occur in soil across the grounds and enter the lake as runoff.
"We're trying to prevent those kinds of things from being detrimental to our lake," Shedd said.
He noted trees as key absorbers of water and as plants that "help stabilize the soil around the lakeshore."
During the Q-and-A segment, Susan Allen expressed concern about what she deemed "a lot of impermeable surfaces" across the grounds.
"Trees do not like impermeable surfaces," Allen said. "It compacts the soil."
According to Shedd, an impermeable or impervious surface is "any hard surface that won't allow water to go through it."
"All of our walkways that we've been putting in, the new products that we've been putting in, are semipermeable," Shedd said. "It's integral to the brick product that we use."
Shedd said the Institution is working to keep things as permeable as possible, but also have to "balance safety, accessibility" with decisions like installing a ramp that would require a less permeable surface. The installation of asphalt and concrete driveways by homeowners is not permitted.
Burgeson added that there is more than 36,000 cubic feet of structure soil placed beneath the Amphitheater plaza so that tree roots aren't stifled beneath the concrete. The subcontractor responsible for the trees around the Amp remains responsible for the upkeep of the trees for one year.
"As the gardens and landscaping department, we are not able to touch those trees because it will void the warranty," Burgeson said.
More concerns were expressed about the plaza surrounding the Amphitheater, but Shedd assured attendees that "they're not finished with the Amp yet." More bike racks have been ordered and construction on Odland Plaza, the new area between the Smith Memorial Library and the Amp, will begin within a few months.
"We're watching to see how things are used this year," Shedd said. "We're trying to determine where the natural movements are with people."
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Soul Punk is the debut solo studio album by American musician Patrick Stump, the lead vocalist, guitarist and composer of Fall Out Boy. It was released in the United States on October 18, 2011 through Island Records. Stump's solo project was officially announced in January 2010 and he later revealed his first album's title to be Soul Punk, his first major musical project since Fall Out Boy's hiatus in late 2009. The album features no guest artists (besides a bonus remix track with guest vocals from Lupe Fiasco), and Stump wrote all the tracks and played all the instruments, as well as handling production. He characterised the lyrics as being "90% metaphors", with lyrical themes dealing with self-belief, corporate greed, innocence and death.

To promote Soul Punk, Stump toured the U.S. twice and played dates in Europe, opened for Bruno Mars and Janelle Monae, played at Chicago and Japan music festivals, and supported Panic! at the Disco on a month-long U.S. fall tour. He also did extensive radio tours to support his record. Rolling Stone included Soul Punk in their "Fall Music Preview: The Season's Hottest Albums" and Spin listed it in their "30 Must-Hear Albums of 2011."  Soul Punk has had tentative release dates delayed and unconfirmed dates on the internet. Stump originally completed the album in 2010 and had a tentative February 2011 release date but re-did the finished album after he came up with a song called "This City". For the album's delay, in place of it is a digital EP, Truant Wave, containing six songs, three of which he collaborated with other artists, released on February 22, 2011 on iTunes.

On May 9, 2011 Stump released "Explode" to YouTube. A remix of "This City", featuring Lupe Fiasco, was uploaded to YouTube before being released to iTunes and other online outlets on July 26 as the album's first single. Its music video was premiered on Vevo on September 20. Stump revealed the album cover art on September 7, again done by Aakash Nihalani, whom previously did the art for Truant Wave. Soul Punk is also available as a deluxe edition with additional tracks. The remix of "This City" is included as a bonus track on both album versions. iTunes' album preorders started on September 27 as well as physical CD preorders from Stump's webstore. With preorders from Stump's online store, a package with a lithograph by Roland Tamayo was available.

Soul Punk was released to generally positive reviews by most music critics, with many critics praising Stump's musical direction and songwriting skill, while the negative ones felt the album was too self-indulgent. His sound was compared to Michael Jackson, whom he has cited as a major influence. The album debuted at No. 47 on the Billboard 200 with  9,000<ref>Who Charted? Adele Earns Lucky 13th Week at No. 1 'Spin. Retrieved October 26, 2014.</ref> first week sales but fell off the week after, despite its critical reception and promotion.

Background
After Stump's band Fall Out Boy went on an indefinite hiatus in November 2009, he announced a new project in January 2010 through a message on his YouTube video. Again working with Island Records, he produced Soul Punk. Originally having a tentative release date of February 2011, it was delayed to October that year. In its place, Stump released Truant Wave as his first extended play (EP) through his own record label Nervous Breakdance Media digitally on February 22, 2011. Stump originally completed his album in 2010 but started again from scratch to re-build the album around a song called "This City" that he wrote at the eleventh hour because he wanted to include it but felt it didn't fit on the record. His bandmates Trohman and Hurley formed the heavy metal supergroup The Damned Things with members from Anthrax and Every Time I Die, releasing Ironiclast as their debut album in 2010. Wentz formed an electropop/experimental band with lead singer Bebe Rexha. Commenting on these musical endeavours, Stump said "when I look at Damned Things, when I look at Black Cards, I feel like those are totally viable, legitimate bands. It's not some side project full of songs your main band didn't want, it is its own thing. I think that means it needed to happen."Soul Punk features no guest artists or other producers, with Stump playing all the instruments himself."When it comes to pop music, there's this perception that all you have to do is press a button on your iPad [to get the sounds] but I wanted to make it with love and put a lot into it. A lot of people asked, 'Where did you get the drum sounds?' I played them. 'What synth plug-in was that?' I played all the synths. 'How'd you get that bass tone?' It's a bass. I really wanted to put in the effort, even if people might not notice."Interview: Patrick Stump Illinois Entertainer. Retrieved October 30, 2011. Several track names were released early such as "This City", "Greed" and "Allie". "Neither I nor my music seem[s] comfortably defined by the DIY punk or R&B/hip-hop scenes," Stump said in a press release. Previously announced songs "Love, Selfish Love" and "As Long As I Know I'm Getting Paid" were released on his debut EP, Truant Wave, instead. A remix of "This City" was later released for streaming on the internet and sent to iTunes and radio in the lead up to the album's release.

On November 29, Stump released "Spotlight" on his website in two different versions, "Spotlight (New Regrets)" and "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)". He also included download links for both songs. The website viewed a message from Stump saying that he could not decide between the two versions and asked his fans to vote in a poll, also on his website, for the public's preference as to which version should appear on the album. Although "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" was ahead in the poll before it was hidden, Stump since decided to put "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" on Truant Wave, saying that the votes were too close and that he felt as if "Oh Nostalgia basically needed its own record", building Truant Wave around it. "As Long As I Know I'm Getting Paid" and "Love, Selfish Love", two tracks included on the EP, have both been played at Stump's first solo performance, at South by Southwest (SXSW), in 2010 and as acoustic versions at Stump's live Rolling Stone session. On Twitter he mentioned that the songs he had debuted at South by Southwest in 2010 would not be on Soul Punk, but would still receive a "proper release", which is now known to be Truant Wave.

He released a "Spotlight (New Regrets)" 7" vinyl through his Nervous Breakdance Media label, which was his label's first release. It was yellow and limited to 500 pressings, featuring "Spotlight (New Regrets)" and "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" as a Double A-side. It was available through his online store. A music video was released for the "Oh Nostalgia" version. "Spotlight (Oh Nostalgia)" was featured in The Vampire Diaries in the Episode: "The Last Dance".

Stump unveiled a video of him performing "Spotlight (New Regrets)" live on his redesigned website as of December 20, after both "Spotlight" versions reached 100,000 YouTube views the nights before. The clip features Patrick Stump as a "one man band" simultaneously singing and playing multiple instruments, including an electric drum and a synthesizer, in his studio.

On May 6, 2011, Stump updated his website and also posted to his Facebook and Twitter, announcing "I feel like I'm gonna explode 5.9.11" with a link which led to a video called "Tsar bomba", which was a video of a bomb explosion. The "I feel like I'm gonna explode" phrase came from a song called "Explode", which Stump had premiered at a live show. A new song, titled "Explode" was revealed on May 9, 2011, with a message, "Listen to "Explode" off of my upcoming album Soul Punk on Vulture". Vulture was the website that Stump released the song to. NyMag.com commented that the song is "heavily indebted to Michael Jackson and, in good news for FOB loyalists, not totally unlike Stump's old band". The song's video caption read "Soul Punk: coming late Summer", which is Stump's first official announcement to the public regarding Soul Punk's release date. ""Explode" features Stump's unique, unmistakable vocals and the clever wordplay that was used to be expected from Pete Wentz," Idolator favourably reported. "In addition to kinship with previous tracks from Fall Out Boy, there's a little Michael Jackson flavor in here, too."

On June 27, 2011, Stump wrote on his Facebook and Twitter page, "Tuesday". The next day (the Tuesday he was referring to) on June 28, 2011 Stump premiered remix of his Soul Punk track "This City" which features rapper and fellow Chicagoan Lupe Fiasco. The remix was released to digital outlets on July 26, 2011 as the album's first single. The original album version will be released on Soul Punk. Stump said his relationship with the rapper goes back several years. "Before Food & Liquor came out he and I were talking about working on something together. I ended up producing the song "Little Weapon" for his The Cool record," he said. "I actually wrote the hook for "This City" with him in mind before I decided to use it for Soul Punk, so when the label asked me if I'd be interested in doing a remix with an MC he was the only real way I'd say yes." He also added "I'm kind of pop but a little left of center, It sounds kind of like it makes sense on the radio but at the same time doesn't at all. It's very me." Becky Bain of Idolator commented on the song's "full-on R&B mode [...] pop-synth explosion" and noted that the "catchy tune [is] more soul than punk". A music video has been made for it and it premiered on Vevo on September 20.

With a few days' lead up on Twitter, Stump announced the release date of October 18, 2011 for Soul Punk and again updated his website.

Stump revealed the cover art on September 7. It was done by Aakash Nihalani, who also did the art for Truant Wave. Soon after, Stump announced the track listing and a deluxe edition with four additional tracks. The remix of "This City" will be included as a bonus track on both versions of the album as part of his label's idea. iTunes' album preorders started on September 27 as well as physical CD preorders from Stump's webstore. There are two options on Stump's online store: a package with a deluxe edition CD with a lithograph by Roland Tamayo is available and limited to 1000 units, of which the first 250 signed by Stump and Tamayo, or a stand-alone deluxe edition CD. Anyone who preorders from his webstore will be entered into a contest where he will record a custom-made version of "Allie" for 20 random people with their name throughout the song. To mark 100,000 fans on Facebook, Stump posted "Allie" onto the internet. Days before the disc was released, he put it up for free streaming in its entirety on Rolling Stone.

Composition
On the themes of the album, Stump expressed that "Soul Punk is less a cohesive narrative as one piece and more individual pieces that dissect a few themes. The album as a whole deals with greed and paranoia and how the two influence each other. The record also deals a bit with innocence and death."

Release
The album was tentatively scheduled for release in February 2011,Patrick Stump Reveals Soul Punk Album Detail Mtv. Retrieved July 27, 2011. with Stump saying in November 2010, "the album should be out in February [2011] and as can be inferred from the long delay, it's changed dramatically from the album I alluded to a year ago [...] As for the delay of the album itself, I'd say it's been less about the music or recording and more about all the other things that finish the thought, I just want to make sure I go to sleep at night knowing I'm not half-assing this." However, in February 2011 there was no Soul Punk lead up, and instead Stump's debut EP Truant Wave was released on February 22 after being first announced the week before, with no promotion or lead up. In an interview with Buzznet in April 2011, Stump said "It's not in stone, but I'm hearing late July [2011] for Soul Punk". "Explode", a Soul Punk song Stump uploaded to YouTube had its captions as: "Soul Punk: coming late Summer." In addition, Amazon has stated a release date of September 13. An advanced album review by Alternative Press magazine reported a release date of July 26, 2011. However, Patrick Stump did not confirm or announce this date, contrary to rumor. A remix of the Soul Punk track "This City" was released to iTunes on July 26, with Stump Tweeting, "contrary to rumor, Soul Punks not coming out July 26th. "This City" will be released on iTunes that day."  An article by Universal Music stated an October 2011 release in the US and September 19 internationally. In a radio interview Stump commented that it was up to the label, hearing a possible September 2011 release. On July 18 he Tweeted, "I will announce a release date as soon as I know it. Until then, it's all just rumors," and followed it up the next day with "I don't control the release date." At that time, Stump did not confirm any release dates for Soul Punk, contrary to misconception with many release dates spreading around the internet. On July 25, Patrick Stump officially announced a set release date of October 18, 2011.

Critical receptionSoul Punk received generally positive reviews from music critics. At Metacritic, which assigns a normalized rating out of 100 to reviews from mainstream critics, the album received an average score of 65, based on 12 reviews, which indicates "generally favorable reviews". The album has received mostly positive reviews from critics with general acclaim for Stump playing all the instruments on the record himself, but division over the "Soul Punk" genre. Annie Zaleski, writing for Alternative Press, in a positive four-star out of five review, called the album a "brave, bold statement" and said the album's "pop sensibilities, clever phrasing and tight grooves will please fans." Alter the Press! described it as a "beautiful blend of 80s inspired electro R'n'B with a refreshing moral undercurrent." Chris Droney of Glasswerk was also positive of the album, writing that Soul Punk "hit every expectation with a deafening wallop" and that it deserves "more recognition than most" of the chart music present today.Rolling Stone gave the album three and a half out of five stars, saying that "Stump is an excellent, nimble singer, but it's his songwriting that makes this one of the most irrefutably catchy albums of 2011."

Andrew Kelham of Rock Sound magazine gave the album 8 out of 10, acknowledging that the album is distinct from the music which Fall Out Boy wrote, although possibly alienating fans. He summarised the album saying: "It's good – really good – but only if you want it to be."

Promotion
Patrick Stump uploaded a video to YouTube featuring him singing a cappella versions of the five songs nominated for Record of the Year at the 2011 Grammys to a backing track he made himself; which he posted on YouTube on January 19, 2011. "I guess I decided to do the a cappella thing 'cause I've been put down as a musician a few times as 'just a singer,' and I wanted to kind of see how much [of] a musician I could be with just my voice," Stump wrote in an e-mail to MTV News. The YouTube trending video is notable for fans for Patrick Stump's facial expressions and expressive style of singing.

Stump has also performed an a cappella cover of John Legend's "Green Light" and a Michael Jackson a cappella tribute. Stump recorded himself singing a mash-up of Jackson hits, blending "Billie Jean", "Scream", "Man in the Mirror," "Thriller" and other Jackson songs over pre-recorded backing vocals. In October, for the lead up to the album release, Stump released an a cappella of "Everybody Here Wants You" by Jeff Buckley and then a new jack swing tribute a cappella mash-up of Montell Jordan's "This Is How We Do It", Bobby Brown's "Every Little Step", Bell Biv DeVoe's "Poison" and Boyz II Men's "Motownphilly".

On 4 February 2011, Patrick Stump performed a live acoustic set for Rolling Stone. The live session featured songs which were later released on Truant Wave, notably "As Long As I Know I'm Getting Paid", "Love Selfish Love" and "Spotlight". In addition, Stump also played a cover of "Step Right Up" by Tom Waits. Stump performed while playing an acoustic guitar, with the exception of "Step Right Up" in which he had a partner, Matt Rubano (formerly of Taking Back Sunday) playing the bass guitar; who is also the bassist in Stump's backing band for live shows. While he had intended to play the bass himself, Stump was unable to work the drum machine at the rear of the room which he had purchased the previous day. He was forced to compensate for this by clicking his fingers to the beat. In saying "you've got full on acoustic today because of that", Stump suggests that he had intended for drum beats to be playing for each of his previous songs.

Tour
Stump played a small tour around the United States in cities including Chicago, New York, San Francisco and Boston in support of Soul Punk and Truant Wave in early 2011. On Bruno Mars and Janelle Monáe's Hoologans in Wonderland tour he was the opening act for four shows, and played his second US tour (first full-length headlining tour), beginning on August 3, 2011 and ending September 3, with supporting acts Wynter Gordon and John West. He also played at music festivals in Chicago (Lollapalooza) and Japan (Fuji Rock Festival). Stump supported Panic! at the Disco on their month-long US fall tour, during which he also held some of his own shows, including his headline at the Metro in Chicago, as well playing at various promotional events and radio sponsored shows. To further promote Soul Punk, Stump had an extensive interview schedule and made TV performances on Good Morning New Orleans, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and Hoppus on Music''.

Track listing
All songs written, composed, produced, and performed by Patrick Stump, except on "This City" remix.

Notes
"Run Dry (X Heart X Fingers)" contains a hidden message through steganography. This message includes the lyrics for "Cryptozoology", but has certain letters capitalized. When these letters are put in order, they spell out "Reaganomics Failed"
Inside of the album's lyric booklet, contained within the lyrics of every song in the standard album are white letters scattered throughout the words. If these letters are put together chronologically, they form a sort of "message". It reads: "Fear is killing us, but true love can survive. If we cooperate, we can beat doubt. But first, rebuild trust. Take responsibility. Happiness is still free, though not always apparent when it's right in front of us. So keep calm, it's gonna get better."

Charts

References

Patrick Stump albums
2011 debut albums
Island Records albums

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Farm adviser digs into agenda
Reed Fujii
STOCKTON - University of California Cooperative Extension's new farm adviser in Stockton is breaking a lot of new ground. It's the first time the Stockton UC extension office has had a specialist in environmental horticulture.
STOCKTON - University of California Cooperative Extension's new farm adviser in Stockton is breaking a lot of new ground.
For Ashley Basinger, it's her first permanent job since earning her doctorate from Texas Tech University.
It's the first time the Stockton UC extension office has had a specialist in environmental horticulture.
But even more unique is that San Joaquin County is underwriting Basinger's salary to have her help reduce yard-and-garden wastes being buried in area landfills.
"It's the first time partnership where a county is supporting a university position to come up with some solutions to their problems or issues," said Mick Canevari, director of the Stockton extension office.
Traditionally, Cooperative Extension advisers are paid by land-grant universities to help farmers find about the latest techniques and crops, as well as conduct research into problems faced by commercial agriculture. Basinger will study municipal, solid-waste disposal and environmental issues and possibly produce benefits for area farmers as well.
"It's very unusual and we're excited about it," said Alison Hudson, a program manager with the San Joaquin County Solid Waste Division. "It will provide many, many benefits for our residents, as well as our industry here, our ag industry."
County officials are focused on slashing the amount of green or organic wastes entering landfills - which account for at least a third of the total waste steam, if not more, she said.
The impetus is coming from efforts at the state level to further reduce waste disposal volumes, even as the county's population continues to grow.
"We really need to push in that direction," Hudson said.
One area sure to be studied by Basinger is development of a large-scale composting operation within San Joaquin County, something it currently lacks, and developing a market for the resulting compost, perhaps diverting it to area farms or vineyards.
Canevari also expects Basinger to address issues of pesticides and water consumed for residential and commercial landscaping.
"She will be working with the landscape professions to implement IPM - integrated pest management - systems that reduce the hard pesticides and working with them to educate each other to water-conservation techniques," he said.
"I'm looking for her to have a major impact on our environmental issues," Canevari said.
Funding for the new environmental horticulture post, as well as the recent launch of a new Master Gardener advisory service at the Stockton extension office, comes from a state-mandated $1 per-ton fee on solid wastes entering landfills, Hudson said.
Basinger said she's greatly enjoyed her experiences since joining Cooperative Extension on July 1. "I love it," she said.
She has been pleased to find strong collaboration among extension scientists, particularly among those attached to different campuses within the University of California system. It was a contrast with her experience in Texas schools.
But there's also a bit of culture shock.
"California seems like it's a never-ending big city," she said.
Still, Basinger is pleased with choosing an extension position, although she also considered seeking a college teaching post.
"I've always wanteed to do education and research," she said "This allows me to be out and really seeing the issues. ... Here I get to be right where the issues are and doing the research."
Contact reporter Reed Fujii at (209) 546-8253 or rfujii@recordnet.com.
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A friend who's willing to host your first meeting.
A cookbook that looks tasty to your group, and that friends can easily find on Amazon, at Barnes and Noble, or in your local library.
Access to ingredients and a kitchen, and a desire to experiment.
Anywhere from 3-10 friends who want to be your fellow foodies.
Cookbook Club can meet as frequently or infrequently as you like. My group, consisting of my DC-area galpals and assorted friends & roomies, includes a CPA, a teacher, a pair of law students, and a lobbyist. Much like your gal pals and guy friends, all of us have varying schedules, but through the magic of email, smartphones, and at least one super-organized buddy who can handle logistics, we've been able to meet monthly or bimonthly since we began.
Don't pressure yourself to meet more often than you can, or for 100% attendance every time.
Sometimes life gets in the way, but if a few of your pals can make it, the effort is totally worth it. Even 2 or 3 dishes can make for a great get-together and a successful meal!
That being said, brainstorm what each member will make before you meet.
Go outside of your comfort food zone. Try something new!
Ever had vegan food? Not sure how you feel about Indian, Thai, or America's Test Kitchen? Check out a cookbook that specializes in something new. Who knows — you might find your new favorite food!
Interested in learning more about how to start your own Cookbook Club with fellow foodies? Feel free to contact me for tips, advice and book & recipe recommendations.


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Atal Tunnel Avalanche blocks Manali-Leh highway
January 8th, 2021 / Tags:atal tunnel , avalanche , highway , manali-leh / Categories: avalanche warning, Avalanches, Highways, kashmir / No Comments »
Heavy snowfall crippled normal life in tribal Lahaul and Spiti district today. An Atal Tunnel avalanche occurred on the Manali-Leh highway but no loss of life or property damage was reported.
Due to heavy snowfall in the region yesterday, the threat of snow avalanche had been looming on the Manali-Leh highway. Between the Solang valley and Keylong in the Lahaul valley.
100-m stretch hit
BRO officials said snow avalanche covered a 100-m stretch of road near the South portal of the tunnel.
The snow avalanche was 265 cm high, which has blocked the highway completely even for emergency vehicles between Manali and Keylong.
The BRO has pressed its workforce and machinery into service
Site of the Atal Tunnel Avalanche, Jan 2021
According to sources in the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), a snow avalanche has covered 100-metre stretch of the highway. It was near the South portal of the Atal tunnel on the Manali-Leh highway. (MSP-12). The snow avalanche was 265 cm high. It blocked the highway completely, even for emergency vehicles, between Manali and Keylong.
The BRO authorities have pressed into service its workforce and machinery to clear the highway for traffic movement.
According to the report of the District Disaster Management Authority, Lahaul and Spiti, 35.65 cm of fresh snowfall was reported at Sissu. At Jispa it was heavier at 38.01 cm. In Udaipur 10.16 cm of snow was reported during the day.
Due to the snowfall, traffic movement in Lahaul and Spiti came to a standstill. The residents of the Lahaul valley were cut off from the rest of the state after the road beyond the Solang valley towards Lahaul was blocked.
The Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE), Manali, has issued an avalanche alert for the coming days. As a result, the deputy commissioners of Kullu and Lahaul-Spiti have issued an advisory for common public to avoid venturing into snowbound areas.
The movement of tourists has been restricted towards the Solang valley from Manali beyond Nehru Kund.
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I've grown out a bob two times in my life. But if you count the times my mother cut all my hair before the beginning of every school year, I probably have grown out a bob at least 10 times.
And I kind of liked it. But it gets boring and annoying after a time. And since there's no way to grow your hair back fast, you have to learn how to deal with it on a regular basis.
I currently have a bob and this will be the third time to grow it out. And trust me, no one can understand the battle you're going through better than me. Inverted bob is cute. And it's quite the trend. However, when it comes to growing it out, it can be a pain in the a**.
That's why I decided to write this short article on how to grow out a bob fast. Stick with me because I will explain the stages of growing and share tips and tricks on how to speed up the process. My hair is a mess at the moment and I can't wait to style it, so let's begin.
Growing out a bob how long does it take?
If you want to grow out your bob faster, just follow these steps and you'll have your hair back. However, it won't happen overnight. Meaning, you'll have to invest time and attention.
Step 1: Always have an end goal I mind. As you grow out your bob, imagine how do you want your hair to look like in the future. And most important of all, keep your stylist updated on the type of look you're aiming to achieve.
This way, your bob will easily transition into your new hairstyle. While talking to your hairstylist, ask him or her to thin the ends. It will help your hair grow faster and healthier. And most importantly, you won't look like a mushroom.
Step 2: Curl your hair to add texture. When the front of your bob reaches the shoulders, it will look crazy because the ends will flip out. However, curling random strands will make sure that your hairstyle doesn't appear outdated.
So, add texturizing spray and curl. Also, you can use accessories to make it look better and balance it while it grows. Just add some pretty bobby pins for balance or a simple headband to keep the hair away from your face.
Step 3: If your hair is beyond saving, don't manage it. Instead, add some texturizing spray after washing it. Let it air dry and create a bedhead look with your hands. This might help you overcome the awkward period of growing out your bob. You can also braid your hair. It is a nice way to add balance to your hair while growing it out.
Add small braids for texture, break up the weight and keep the hair away from your face. If you want to take it to the next level, change your hair color. It will take off the focus of your growing bob. Try highlights, lowlights or pick a crazy color like green, blue or pink. It will not only take off the focus of your bob but add life to it and make it look healthier.
However, I don't recommend that you do this alone. Visit a hairstylist. Otherwise, you can damage your hair or slow down the growth, which will be the opposite of what you wanted.
Step 4: Another great way to take off the focus of your bob and add life to your hair is adding bangs or layers. However, I suggest that you do this when your hair reaches your shoulders. It will help your hair look fresh and clean. However, they're not for everyone. Consult your hairstylist before making any changes and ask if they will look good on you.
Step 5: In order to make sure that your hair is growing faster, you have to pay attention to it. Meaning, you will have to take good care of it. For example, I suggest that you wash and condition your hair every day.
Washing will speed up the process while conditioning will make sure that your hair is healthy and strong. Even if you don't like the idea of washing it every day, at least condition it. Dampen your hair and apply a dime-size amount of product.
Let it sit for 2 minutes before you rinse it out. If you do wash your hair every day, make sure that the shampoo you're using is made with natural ingredients. Look for sulfate-free shampoo. Otherwise, the chemicals in the regular shampoo will destroy your scalp and hair.
Step 6: Use a mask at least once a week. Although I don't follow this step, I suggest that you do, if you want to grow out your bob faster. It will act add extra strength to your hair. Hair masks are thicker than conditioners. And you should apply it as a regular conditioner. However, instead of 2 minutes, it should stay at least 5 minutes before you wash it all off.
Step 7: If your hair is very thin, you should apply a regular conditioner only. Otherwise, using a hair mask might damage your hair since the ingredients which add strength might weaken it even more.
Add a scalp revitalizer to speed up the growing process instead. It's usually made of plant extracts, vitamins, and minerals that will stimulate your hair follicles. And stimulated follicles will speed up the growth. You can find it in most beauty markets.
Step 8: In order to prevent damage and breakage in your bob, use a wide tooth comb. It will make sure that your hair doesn't break and grows faster. Also, the most common step to growing your hair a lot faster is trimming. Get your hair trimmed every second month. It will not only freshen up your hair but also make it look healthy and give it a new shape.
Taking care of your hair isn't the only thing you should do when growing out a bob. You also have to take care of your body and overall health. Follow these simple tips on how to do it.
Tip 1: Drink a large amount of water. It's very important to keep yourself well-hydrated because the more water you consume, the faster your hair will grow. It's recommended to start with eight glasses of water per day and increase the amount as you adjust over time.
Tip 2: Eat well. Consume a balanced diet and make sure that you're entering a good amount of protein. Protein is crucial for nails and hair growth. So, in order to speed up the process and grow out your hair fast, make sure that you're eating balanced, healthy food every day.
Tip 3: Exercise on a regular basis. I know that this is the ultimate advice for everything. And I know that you're tired of hearing the same advice over and over again. However, it's very important to keep your body vital and active. According to researchers, 30 minutes of exercise will help your hair grow fast. A healthy body means healthy hair that grows fast.
I wish I had a precise answer to this question. But each hair grows differently. And it all depends on how long your bob is at the moment.
Also, it depends on whether you are taking good care of your hair and body, what food you're eating, if you're drinking enough water and how frequently you're trimming your hair.
Stress level matters when growing out your hair as well. If you're stressed, it's likely that your hair will grow slower. Stay relaxed and avoid stress.
It took me less than a year to grow out my bob to shoulder length. All I had to do was follow the simple tips I've shared. So, make sure that you follow them as well.
The stages of growing out a bob can be painful for the eyes when you look into the mirror. Sometimes, it looks so bad that you want to cut it off and start all over, which is never a good idea.
What you can do when facing the few stages of growing out a bob which you will clearly notice when the time comes, is learn styling tricks from a hairstylist. Or wear a hat or wig if you're feeling desperate. Hats and wigs are perfect for hiding out your crazy bob.
Growing out layers into a bob isn't complicated. On the contrary, it's very simple and takes the same attention as when growing out a bob. You have to make sure that you take proper care of your hair and body, drink enough water and trim your hair on a regular basis. And it should grow faster. It might take more time, however, it will be totally worth it at the end.