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Aston Villa 'Relaxed' over Lambert Contract
adam2231 August 13, 2013 25
Paul Faulkner recently had a online webchat with fans and was asked about Paul Lambert's contract, whether or not an extension was planed and so on. He replied that the Aston Villa board are relaxed regarding Lambert's contract considering the fact that there are still 2 more years on it. However he is keen to see Aston Villa have a long term future and success with manager Paul Lambert, also stressed that the board have great relation with the manager and it's staff.
"We have a fantastic relationship with Paul and his backroom team and he has been great to work with from my point of view.
"I know that he loves being at Villa and we're looking forward to trying to really achieve something together over the coming years. – Paul Faulkner
I think if Aston Villa have a successful season, Lambert will be given a new contract. I think the fans are keen to have a bit of stability at the club and many fans enjoy and agree with Lambert's philosophies and the direction that he wants to take the club.
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Rotterdam82 August 13, 2013 at 2:25 pm . Permalink
Yeah!… They are waiting until we are relegated, then they can sack him!
markdrapernumber8 August 13, 2013 at 2:35 pm . Permalink
After 6-10 games we'll see how "relaxed" they are one way or the other UTV
Lets face it… We have bought cheap players inorder to be ready for the championship!
Still no decent DM or CB… asking for trouble… Championship here we come!
OohAhPaulMcGrath August 13, 2013 at 3:54 pm . Permalink
My thoughts exactly mate. If we got a half decent dm and ch we could easily go for top 8 IMO without them we will be bottom 8
Bill Pearson August 13, 2013 at 3:23 pm . Permalink
Wow hang on lads, businessman sence here would you not think? Supposing just supposing things go tits up 1/2 way into the season I for one would not like to find its going go cost millions to change managers , seems the board are being sensible in waiting to see how it pans out, Lambert is no idiot he happy with things at the moment so don't rock the boat asking for long contracts. Hey that's my look at things and IMO. 🙂
My point exactly mate, we'll have a better idea of how things are going to be looking this season after 6-10 games in, after that we'll probably see move made either way, unless we continue our record breaking 'draw' tally (currently top in PL history) then we'll probably continue to see a "relaxed" attitude
Don't forget our record hammering and record number of games without a clean sheet which I see no end to tbh. Looks like we will still have to score 2 goals a game just to get a draw!!
Agree for once the juries still out on lambert in my opinion especially as we achieved lots of unwanted records last season and stayed up by virtue of a good couple of months at the end of season. He still dosnt seem to have sorted the defence out and the players he has signed are hit and miss. But by Xmas we will have a better idea. In lamberts defence he is working to Lerner's remit of signing unproven players on the cheap in the hope they will come good for us and increase in value. The big question is what is Lerner really after is it for Villa to be challenging again over the next few years or is it simply to stay up and anything more is a bonus. Judging by the last few years it looks like the latter therefore lambert has in theory over achieved but using that analogy so did mcleish though lambert plays better football.
We have been taken for mugs again! Over 20,000 ST sold and how do they reward our loyalty? Not at all by the way things are going. All this shit about having to sell Bent etc before we can buy. Why?…. Whats happened to the extra sky money?… Randy's wallet must be bursting by now. We are now a club that aim at 14th or 15th place. Its pathetic for a club of our size and stature!… I for one have had enough. Will spend my Saturdays supporting my local non league club…at least they show some signs of ambition!
Foxy August 13, 2013 at 5:28 pm . Permalink
Selling Bent might be to do with bringing in some cash to pay for newcomers, and losing his £70k per week or whatever it is wage. Bear in mind selling him, along with Ireland and N'Zogbia, will make the club a nice healthy loss of about £20million when you take into account what we paid and what we'll get for them. That lot plus Given must be on £200k per week in wages alone.
I think wev already saved 250k without bent
Don't blame u unfortunately 20,000 st holders a d most posters on here are now happy with that. So Lerner and co have succeeded
adam2231 August 14, 2013 at 8:27 am . Permalink
I'm sure there's money. The issue is the wage budget. The club has only added to it, instead of reducing it like that club would like to. Selling players is the key right now and the more outcasts we sell, the more wage money there will be.
I also suspect Lambert is saving some of the money for January.
OohAhPaulMcGrath August 14, 2013 at 10:27 am . Permalink
He shouldn't have to save money till jan. he should be given another 20m now why should we wait till jan and in trouble then pay over inflated prices. Players signed in jan rarely come good. Plus Lerner has enough money for £20m now and a £10m contingency for jan if needed though if 15-20m spent now in dm and ch there will be no need to spend in jan as squad will be good enough for a top 10 finish
Guest August 14, 2013 at 10:35 am . Permalink
Are you Randy's accountant?
Lol how did you know 🙂
Its a 'piss take' simple as that!
wittonryan August 13, 2013 at 7:46 pm . Permalink
Neg neg neg.
Kerryvillan August 13, 2013 at 9:24 pm . Permalink
Ya the dopey mugs who hav paid for a season ticket to SUPPORT their club and ENJOY watching football! Not like the geniuses who post amazing comments on websites and know literally noting about football or business, everybody was so positive when we signed 6 highly rated youngsters but now the negative geniuses have turned most against the club they hav supported most their lives, the best fans in the world those negs, and what has changed since those positive days when we signed those 6 players? Oh ya benteke signed a new contract wtf are randy and Lambert doin? I tell you what their not doin, running the club into the ground like retard fans would be doing if they had control cause they know Fuck all about Fuck all.
bob August 13, 2013 at 10:18 pm . Permalink
Come on lads the season hasn't started yet we could still win the league, belive 3 wins on the bounce and the worlds ours Utv
Foxy August 14, 2013 at 11:00 am . Permalink
Plus as we rebuild without OOHAH's millions and we all think realistically we'll finish somewhere between 9th and 14th, even if we did lose to Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool (who everyone predicts will finish in the top 6 or 7) it's not the end of the world, we're not currently a top 6 team, we will lose matches this season and they're likely to be against teams fighting for Europe. Draws and wins would be great but realistically playing Arsenal and Chelsea away we're likely to lose both. Except we did do rather well away from home last season…
Adam August 14, 2013 at 12:58 pm . Permalink
Dont forget, correct me if I'm wrong but are we not undefeated against mourinho when he was Chelsea manager? Or at least we had a very good record against them during his time there, good omens and all that!
Adam August 14, 2013 at 1:09 pm . Permalink
Not undefeated but think we lost 2 drew 4 in the league so were not out of it we could always get a draw at arsenal and a draw at Chelsea wouldn't be the worst start!
I don't think he ever won at VP though we had a better team then.


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Latin America: Crisis or Opportunity?2020-02-07T08:19:26+00:00
By Pascal Rohner – Katch Investment Group CIO
It has been a little more than 10 years since the Great Financial Crisis. Since then, the world has been recovering gradually and although some economies have reached one of their largest expansive cycles in their history by duration, such as the United States, other economies have experienced at least a contraction or recession in this period.
Latin America is a great example because there are rumors that the region is approaching a second lost decade, similar to the one experienced in the 80's, when the region suffered from unpayable external debts, large fiscal deficits, high inflation, and exchange rate shocks.
It is not a secret that the region is not going through its best moment. Since 2012, economic growth has not exceeded 4%, a level that would boost the countries with the lowest incomes in the region. In 2016, the region faced a severe oil crisis. The black gold dropped to about $ 25 per barrel, causing different countries in the region to fall into recession. The oil crisis, together with some other events, such as the crisis in Venezuela, Latin America's real GDP growth over the last five years was shy of 0.6% on average, a very low figure given its need for economic growth. It is true that the economic output is not synonymous with greater well-being – because it can hide great inequalities in countries – but it is clearly a very important variable to measure economic development.
In addition to the volatility of commodity prices, the US Dollar plays an important role in Latin America. It has been very strong recently, partly because of rising interest initiated by the Federal Reserve in 2015 on the grounds of solid economic growth in the US, especially compared to the rest of the world.
Likewise, the recent trade war has been an additional tailwind for the greenback. Emerging market currencies tend to depreciate to offset trade tariffs, and also suffer more in times of political uncertainties. If we look at the Chinese Yuan, it has fallen about 3% since President Trump announced that he plans to increase China's tariffs up to 25% from June 2019. Trade uncertainties have also affected Latin American currencies. Depreciating currencies uncover the region's need to further improve the governments' fiscal balances and to reduce the private sector's foreign currency indebtedness, as foreign currency debt increases as domestic currencies depreciate.
Consequently, growth has not really picked up recently. We are still waiting for an inflection point. In fact, the three largest economies in the region – Brazil, Mexico, and Argentina – that represent approximately two-thirds of the regional output, contracted in the first quarter of 2019. Nothing encouraging.
Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America, contracted 0.2% in the first quarter of 2019, compared to the 0.1% growth seen in the last quarter of 2018. The contraction was not a real surprise. In fact, the Brazilian central bank, as well as the consensus of economists predicted a similar figure, due to well analyzed temporary headwinds, such as the tragic collapse of the Brumadinho dam. Therefore, the economic contraction leaves a bitter taste, but did no really affect financial markets. The most important success factor for Latin America's giant is the approval of the urgently needed pension reform, which we hopefully get in the next two months. The future of the Brazilian economy depends heavily on this reform. The pension system is completely unsustainable. Pensions devour 58% of the nation's budget, three times the amount invested in health and education.
Moving to Mexico, the contraction was of the same magnitude, 0.2%, which is the first drop since the second quarter of 2018. Economics still expect the economy to grow 1% in 2019. It is important to remember that Mexican assets have been relatively resilient this year, especially the currency. But the recently threatened 5% export tariffs by Donald Trump, the credit rating downgrades by major credit agencies, the difficult situation of Pemex, and domestic political uncertainties are important downside risks.
Argentina contracted 6.8% in March, the eleventh consecutive year-on-year monthly drop, representing the longest contraction period since 2012. However, the support of the International Monetary Fund and the ongoing reform process initiated by President Mauricio Macri seem to be on the right track. The imminent risk is the presidential elections in October 2019.
But not everything is negative, the Andean economies have presented a positive behavior, especially Colombia, which grew 2.8% during the first quarter. According to the IMF, the fourth largest economy in the region will grow 3.6% thanks to accommodative economic policies, Venezuelan migration, spending on infrastructures and higher spending by the corporate sector.
Overall, is the current situation in Latin America really critical? No. The current scenario has some similarities to that period called the lost decade, such as low growth and a challenging external environment. But the difference is that nowadays, there is a greater confidence due to the monetary discipline of central banks, the willingness to correct fiscal shortcomings, and less budget imbalances. This reduces the risk of a deep crisis and massive defaults in the region.
There are a lot of headwinds for Latin America, but there is also hope for recovery given structural reforms, low inflation levels, and a relatively low starting point. Most asset classes in Latin America offer attractive valuations. However, the tipping point does not seem to be close at least until global trade issues get resolved.
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On Friday, just one hour before we boarded our plane to Puerto Rico, we successfully received the leukemia medication that we were asked to deliver to a 59-year-old patient, who was in desperate need of this lifesaving drug.
Dr. Lori Shocket and her husband, Emergency Room Physician Dr. Neil Shocket are volunteering for Project HOPE in Puerto Rico. The Shockets helped bring a lifesaving leukemia drug to a patient in desperate need of the medicine. They also arranged for the donated housing and facilities at the Jewish Community Center where the Project HOPE medical team is sleeping after long days of providing health care to people in need.
On Friday, just one hour before we boarded our plane to Puerto Rico, we successfully received the leukemia medication that we were asked to deliver to a 59-year-old patient, who was in desperate need of this lifesaving drug. The Project HOPE team, already on the ground, learned about the patient while going door to door in Puerto Rico checking on the health status of people isolated in their homes after days of no electricity and gasoline shortages. The Department of Health asked Project HOPE if they could obtain the needed drug along with transport approvals and have it delivered to the patient immediately.
Without the drug, the father of three would die.
When Neil and I walked off the plane in Puerto Rico, we were greeted by the nephew of our patient waiting to receive the leukemia medication for his uncle. He was incredibly grateful. What a day!
The next morning we started out the day with a trip to the local Walmart to pick up supplies. Some stores are open but as we see on the news, there are extraordinarily long lines. The line to enter to this store was 200 people. They were allowing 50 people in at a time. We were allowed to enter right away when we showed them our medical IDs. Inside it was a completely crazy story. I have never seen so many people in one place at one time! It was not just crowded but packed like sardines. There was little fresh food and no meat available. Still, everybody was friendly, helpful and patient.
Our intention for the trip was to purchase antibiotics. Our supplies had not yet arrived and we needed some prescription medications for our day. The pharmacist allowed Neil to write all the prescriptions he needed, with proof of his medical license. We also bought supplies and tons of food to make gift bags for our patients.
The streets of San Juan are filled with debris and dead trees. Most have been pushed to the sides of the road, but it's clear to see that just about everyone was affected. On the main highway there is an electrical pole that is still lying over all lanes of the freeway. The cars just drive under it. Funny, as we drove under, everyone in the van ducked as if to avoid being hit in the head – I guess it's just a natural reflex.
Traffic is rough, mostly because of the long lines for gas. The wait is five or six hours and there are what look like armed civilians guarding the driveways. There are also long lines of people with gas cans.
Other than the gas stations, Walmart and a Walgreens, little is open for business. It's like living in an abandoned city. There are a lot of people on the streets but everything is closed. At night the skyline is pretty dark except for the few lights on because of generators.
After gathering supplies, we set off to the community of Loiza, a town heavily damaged by Hurricane Maria, yet so many people have still not been helped.
Every structure in the town was affected. There is no infrastructure.
NO electricity, NO phone service, NO stores open for business.
Besides us, we did not see any other agencies around.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta and his CNN crew followed us for the entire day as we went door to door, walking through the barrios of Loiza and reaching out to people in their homes, providing health care. We saw several patients, most with chronic issues who have not been able to see their doctor since before Irma. They were all in need of medical attention but I think their need for emotional support and food and water was greater.
Starting today, Project HOPE will be providing medical services at a clinic/emergency room, supporting local medical teams who are working limited schedules.
It was an emotional and eye-opening day for all of us. The Project HOPE team is amazing as is the impeccable organization and professionalism of this NGO.
It is thanks to donations to Project HOPE that make this lifesaving work possible.


Here at Pangea, we're exploring self-loving rituals like meditating, practicing yoga, setting intentions, and recounting what we're grateful for. Many cultures celebrate food with rituals. Some people recite prayers before eating, some cultures encourage slurping soup to show their gratitude, and certain young children even like to throw their spaghetti across the room.
This month, I encourage you to find any reason to celebrate. If someone you love is having a birthday, you can make this raw, vegan and superfood-filled cake to celebrate them. If there aren't any birthdays on the horizon, celebrate for no other reason than being grateful to be alive. Enjoy!
Organic & edible fresh wildflowers! The edible flowers we used include: viola-type flowers, calendula, roses, rosehip, dandelions, carnations, lavender, cornflowers, pea flowers, day lilies, chamomile and many more! Be sure to research which wildflowers are present and edible in your area by searching your town's name and "edible wildflowers." Then embark on one of the best smelling scavenger hunts ever!
Grind nuts and seeds in a blender or a food processor for about a minute. Add dates, coconut oil and sea salt and run the processor until it all comes together. Flatten it out on the bottom of an 8-inch, non-stick spring form. Store in the fridge while you make the filling. Clean blender or food processor well.
Warm coconut oil and honey in a small saucepan on low heat until liquified. Whisk to combine. Place soaked cashews, lemon juice and zest, vanilla, coconut oil, honey and rosehip in blender or food processor and blend on high until very smooth (this may take a couple minutes, so be patient). Pour the topping on top of the cashew filling, and place the cake back in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Place pomegranate seeds, raspberries and lime juice in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Pour the topping on top of the cashew filling, place the cake back in the freezer for about 30 minutes.
Remove from freezer 30 minutes before eating. Decorate the cakewith fresh organic wildflowers. Run a smooth, sharp knife under hot water and cut into slices.


The Rota Vicentina is fully marked, in both directions, and divided into sections that vary from between 15 and 25 km, also offering 8 Circular Routes that can be walked in just half a day. These sections are mere suggestions, so you can decide to hop between villages and accommodation or choose a place from where you explore the different parts of the route.
The network of partner companies is knowledgeable about the route, transportation options and all the details to help you organizing a trip in the region and in the Rota Vicentina.
These are useful tools to plan your walking trip in the Rota Vicentina, get to know intersection points of the trail with national roads, calculate distances from trail to the chosen accommodation and bring all relevant information in your pocket. Fill in the form, pay with credit card, PayPal or bank transfer and receive Maps and Guides at your doorstep!
Tips to arrive by car, bus and train and move around in the region using the network of public transport.
Rely on our partner transportation if you need a rent-a-car, a taxi or transfer for passenger or luggage transfers. Check the Rota Vicentina Distance Table and get to know the distances and expected taxi cost between the main locations in the region.
Explore the Historical Way, the Fishermen's Trail and the Circular Routes and choose the area where you'd like to walk. If time is not enough for everything, don't worry, it's because you have a good excuse to come back to Portugal and explore more of the Rota Vicentina.
A list with all the Rota Vicentina partner accommodation and a booking system to book directly with us. We recommend that you book in advance ir order to avoid getting stranded.
Make a search with our Trip Planner and see what are the suggestions we have for you, especially adapted to the duration of your stay and your hiking profile.
Get a quick and intuitive overview of all the touristic services available and their location in relation with the marked trails.
Holiday proposals in the Rota Vicentina where everything is thought and prepared so that all you have to worry about is enjoying the trip.
The Rota Vicentina partner Travel Agencies and Tour Operators are specialized companies to help you prepare your adventure in the Rota Vicentina with everything included. You can also choose from different nature activities such as: donkey trekking, horseback riding, experiences guides, cultural tours, bicycle rentals or logistic support for your hiking trip.
Get to know what you can't really miss during your stay, even before coming.
All Summer season, particularly July and August, is not the best season to walk in the Rota Vicentina. It's too warm, with average temperatures inland getting above 30ºC, what makes the walking day pretty tough. Beaches are full, not allowing you to enjoy the pure and wild beauty of this region. The accommodations request minimum stays of several days and rates are higher.
For a much more rewarding experience, follow our recommendation and avoid Summer if your goal is to enjoy this region while hiking in the RV.
The Autumn months are generally quite mild, with the ocean waters reaching pleasant temperatures and the winds dying down. From September on, you'll still have plenty of opportunities for unforgettable swims and you will experience an hassle free region after the busy Summer season.
In Winter, temperatures do not fall below 11ºC during the day and this is normally the rainiest period of the year. We highly recommend that you check the weather forecasts close to the arrival date and bring adequate rain gear.
From March on, sunny days alternate with rainy days and temperatures start to rise. The reborn landscape and the intensity of the colours and aromas make Spring one of the best seasons to visit the area.
2. Where can I get detailed maps and a guide book of the route, in paper?
Maps to a scale of 1:55 000, with the route and the partner tourist facilities, as well as Guide Books with trail descriptions and information about the project and the route are available.
You can obtain these directly through the Rota Vicentina Association, and in the region, through some of the Tourism Offices and our partner touristic services.
3. Where can I find the accommodation available along the route?
Check our Accommodation page, where you find the partner accommodations of the project. By booking through this website, you are contributing for the sustainability of the Rota Vicentina project and the quality of our work. Your choice will make the difference!
On the page of each accommodation you can easily access the Interactive Map and see the exact location of the accommodation in relation to the Rota Vicentina itinerary. Another option is to follow our directions on the pages of each section and choose from the accommodation suggested. Alternatively explore the Interactive Map where you can access all the available tourism facilities.
We recommend that you pay special attention to the characterization that we have prepared, in particular the minimum stay, languages spoken, and extra services, suggestions for programmes, calendar, etc., to find exactly what you are looking for. Also use the shuttle service for passengers and luggage made available by some accommodation, an option that must be requested at time of booking.
If you did not find what you are looking for, you can get a list of all licensed accommodations in the region, by town, available on the website of each of the 5 municipalities of the Sw of Portugal, with an indication of contacts and the website for reservations and other information: Sines, Santiago do Cacém, Odemira, Aljezur, Vila do Bispo.
4. Do I need to book in advance or can I go and see where to stay each night?
We always recommend to plan in advance and book ahead in order to avoid surprises and getting stranded.
Contact our accommodation partners directly, you'll be contributing for the project Rota Vicentina and you can request extra services, like transfers, picnics, meals or any other special needs.
5. How can I find the shortest way to the chosen accommodation?
If you intend to walk directly to a particular accommodation you will have to contact them and request the GPS track connection, if it is available. Alternatively you should study the itinerary or get a detailed map, preparing the route yourself.
Alternatively, request a transfer service to your accommodation, or through one of our partner taxis.
6. Is there any luggage and passenger transfer service available?
Yes. Almost all accommodation provides luggage and passenger transfer service, either directly, or through partner transportation, so you just need to request the service at the time of booking.
You can also request the service directly through the Rota Vicentina Partner Transportation.
7. Can I camp along the route?
No. The Fishermen's Trail is entirely within the Sw Alentejo and Vicentina Coast Natural Park, therefore it is prohibited to camp, spend the night, make fires, leave trash, collect plants, geological samples or do any other activities that disturb the nature and the surrounding space. Be aware and observe this rule.
On the Historical Way, there are currently no areas designated for camping so you should get permission from the owner of the property concerned if you are planning to put up a tent.
In the region, the campsites are all situated along the coast, so if you want to camp when doing the Rota Vicentina, you should plan the sections accordingly.
Note: Since not all existing campings in the region are part of Our Offer, you'll have to search for available options through the internet. Follow our tips on question 3.
8. Can I use the public transport network in the region?
Since the regional public transport is not always sufficient, consider using the national express network to get around or bring the car, returning to your place of departure by transfer (ask your accommodation). Alternatively combine with friends or family, bring two cars and leave one at the beginning and another at your destination.
As an alternative, consider using a partner taxi (approx. 1 €/km, including already the return of the taxi to the point of departure), download the Rota Vicentina Distance Table, and get to know the distances and cost between the main locations within the region.
For more info, please check the area How to get There.
The places to buy a ticket are not always clear (it may be a cafe or shop). The best is to inquire locally and do it one day in advance, if possible. On Rede Expressos you may not be able to buy a ticket directly in the bus.
The long distance buses crossing the region coming/heading to Lisbon, connect neighbouring villages. You may have to pay a higher price for the duration of the journey, as it is a national rather than a regional service.
When searching for bus schedules over the internet, beware that these are only available 14 days before travel date. Check any other date that is the same week day of your travel, to see available departure times.
9. Can the Rota Vicentina be done by bike?
The Fishermen's Trail is not for cycling. Besides being impossible it is dangerous and forbidden. The proximity to the edge of the cliffs, the terrain with over 70% of loose sand and the fact that the trails are narrow, will force you to carry the bike on your back and go over the vegetation as you try to go a few meters ahead. Besides these alerts that concern your security and the proper use of these trails, it is no allowed, by the laws of the Natural Park to cycle out of existing tracks (dirt road tracks), as are the footpaths of the Fishemen's Trail.
The only sections that can be traversed by bike are the Pontal da Carrapateira Circuit (avoiding the narrow footpath on the edge of the beach of Bordeira), and between the lighthouse of Cape Sardão and Entrada da Barca, on the southern part of the Almograve » Zambujeira do Mar section. On the way down to the small fishing harbour you will have to carry the bike on your back down a steep footpath. Alternatively make a detour towards Touril until you reach the paved road. Turn right, towards Entrada da Barca. You can also cycle from here to Zambujeira do Mar.
The Historical Way is entirely suitable for mountain biking. It is important to stress this point, because if you want to make the journey with another type of bike will have great difficulty, given the irregularity and harshness of the terrain. By mountain bike, depending on your degree of preparedness, you can do two to four sections a day, at distances which vary between 40 and 80 km/day. It is difficult to find technical assistance in all of the localities, but you can count on support in Santiago do Cacém, Boavista dos Pinheiros, S. Teotónio, Lagos and Portimão.
Attention! To cross the Rota Vicentina by mountain bike, be careful in built-up areas, in areas of the trail with hairpin turns and on days of poor visibility, to avoid colliding with walkers or cars that might be coming in the opposite direction. You might also come across cattle or horse riders and scare the animals, which is potentially dangerous for all concerned.
If you wish to bring your bicycle back after cycling the Historical Way, you can do it by taxi, train or bus.
The bus companies Rede Expressos and EVA Transportes allow the transportation of bicycles, as long as "properly packaged in a bag or card box", with the condition that each passenger luggage is not over 20 kg. Beyond this weight you'll be charged accordingly.
It is also possible to bring bicycles on the train, with CP Trains. To learn more about this service, read the conditions here.
Note: in order to avoid surprises, we recommend you to contact each of the companies mentioned above, to learn in detail the conditions of the bicycle transportation services.
10. How many days do I need to walk the entire Rota Vicentina?
The Rota Vicentina is divided into sections which are designed to be completed in one day and which vary between 15 and 25 km. If you do one section per day, it will take as many days as the number of sections that make up the route.
The Historical Way comprises of 11 sections between Santiago do Cacém and Cape St. Vincent and another section connecting with the Fishermen's Trail, in the North, between Cercal do Alentejo and Porto Covo – which corresponds to 12 days of hiking.
The Fishermen's Trail comprises of 4 linear sections between Porto Covo and Odeceixe – which corresponds to 4 days of hiking – and 5 complementary circuits in the Algarve, which can be combined with sections of the Historical Way in the South.
You also have 5 Circular Routes available, that correspond to half hiking day each, and that you can use to extend your stay in the region.
The final tally of days will depend on the number of sections, circuits and routes walked and whether or not you chose to extend or shorten the days hiking.
10. Are there organised walks and/or companies that offer this service?
You can rely in companies which will organize your walking holiday, putting together groups of people who may not know each other, to share the cost of a guide. These companies will deal with all the logistics of transfers, meals, and basically take responsibility for your entire stay.
In the area of our partner Travel Agencies and Tour Operators, you find specialized companies in the organization of walking holidays with everything included. Check out the Rota Vicentina Holidays and see our list of Activities getting in touch with the companies that offer guide services and organised walks. Some accommodations prepare hiking programmes for their guests, which you can discover on the page of each accommodation.
The Rota Vicentina is not a tourist company, and it is not qualified to organize activities of a commercial character, but rather the creation and maintenance of the paths and the organisation of the network of service providers that are increasingly adapted to the needs of this market.
Nevertheless we anticipate organizing awareness walks directed at the local population and institutions, within the framework of the project. Stay tunned to our Facebook page and then, if you want to walk with us, you will only have to register.
12. Is the Rota Vicentina for people of all ages and physical conditions?
Yes and no. The Rota Vicentina is a route accessible to almost anyone, as the trails do not present a high degree of difficulty, the biggest challenge being the distance. It is important however to clarify that this is a physical activity, so some degree of preparation/physical condition is necessary for a positive experience.
If you've never hiked 20 km in a day, you will surely get tired and will suffer some muscle pain, but this is a feeling which is part of the experience. Older people, those with some disability or muscular problems should follow their doctors' advice and their instinct before setting off to do one of these walks. Children under 12-14 years must be accompanied by parents or someone responsible.
The Fishermen's Trail is not recommended for those who have vertigo or fear of heights.
13. Are there special precautions to take on the Fishermen's Trail?
Yes. The cliffs are in a permanent process of erosion, so there will always be a risk of a fall when hiking across them. The Fishermen's Trail is not recommended for people with vertigo or fear of heights, and you should be doubly careful with children, especially if they are small or particularly agitated.
The Fishermen's Trail is not for cycling given the sandy ground and the proximity of the cliffs. In other words it is not only impossible but also dangerous.
13. 1 I would like to hike the Fishermen's Trail, but I suffer from vertigo and I have fear of heights. Is it really dangerous and not recommended to people like me? Could you please tell me, which parts are the most difficult? Is there a way to avoid the most difficult parts? The fact is that I can't find pictures of the "dangerous" places to evaluate the situation.
Pictures are not enough to show the "dangerous" places, once vertigo reveals itself while in the outdoors in various situations and according to each person.
In the Fishermen's Trail, every now and then you'll come across bits and sections that can cause unease and make you feel uncomfortable, compromising your confidence to keep on going. This is a natural park and a very sensitive ecosystem. The fact that there is a marked way has an underlying purpose to define one single route, avoiding hikers to step over vegetation, dunes and use other trails than the one which is marked.
People with vertigo will find themselves in a defending position, avoiding parts of the trail, many times not being able to be concerned about the low and sensitive vegetation, stepping over it and climbing dunes.
That is why we recommend to avoid the Fishermen's Trail. One moment of fear can ruin an entire day of leisurely hiking, and contribute for damaging the environment as you avoid the marked trails. Consider alternatively to walk the Historical Way (especially south of Odeceixe where there a greater proximity to the sea) and combine with visits to the coastline and seaside villages. You'll love it and experience the beauty of the region with no vertigo.
14. Can I hike the Rota Vicentina alone?
This is a quiet area, nevertheless we recommend that you walk at least with another person, in the event of a fall or a twisted ankle.
We also recommend to be alert at all times and to inform family, friends or the accommodation owner about your itinerary, should something unexpected happen.
15. What equipment is suitable for walking in the Rota Vicentina?
When walking, opt for light and comfortable clothing and bring a small backpack for a day hike. Always wear well used shoes/hiking boots or trainers which are adjusted to your feet, to avoid blisters and sore joints. We do not recommend the use of slip-ons or sandals that are not suitable for hiking, since they do not give any ankle support or protection from rocks, sand or vegetation.
On rainy days you should carry a waterproof jacket and a change of clothes in case you get wet. A hiking stick can also be useful, as it reduces the impact of the walk on the knees and joints and facilitates the steep climbs and descents. From May onwards do not forget your bathing suit and a small towel – there are beaches, dams, lakes, ponds and pools.
16. What should I carry in my backpack for a days' hike?
Always bring a hat, sunscreen, water (1.5 L minimum) and provisions (fruit, sandwiches, pastries) and a phone in case of emergency. A camera, notepad, some money, maps, GPS and binoculars, are also useful. It is also important to carry a first aid kit with plasters, bandages, an antiseptic and elastic foot and knee supports. Try not to carry anything superfluous, the weight of the backpack determines the comfort of the walker, especially after the first few kilometers.
17. Is it possible to get water and provisions along the route?
Ideally you should come prepared and bring water and food for the days' walking, since not all of the sections pass through places where you can find cafes and/or grocery stores.
At the beginning and end of each section you will have no problem getting provisions, with the exception of Vale Seco, where there is only a café. Check the pages of the route sections, for exact indications of the places where refreshments are available along that section.
18 . Which villages or towns along the route have banks with ATM?
You'll find ATM machines in almost all of the villages which are start/end point of the route. The exceptions are Vale Seco, Arrifana and Cape St. Vincent.


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"We love you, Conrad, oh yes we do
We love you, Conrad, and we'll be true
When you're not near us, we're blue
Oh, Conrad, we love you."
Bye Bye Birdie is a 1960 comedy musical inspired by the hoopla that surrounded Elvis Presley's induction into the U.S. Army.
The story concerns Albert Peterson, a neurotic wannabe academic who is working as an agent for rock-and-roll sensation (and troublemaker) Conrad Birdie in order to pay off his debts and return to college, and the scheme he cooks up along with his secretary, Rosie Alvarez, to make a killing when Conrad is drafted into the Army. Since this means he'll likely be "out of action" for at least two years, which—as we all know—might as well be forever in the entertainment business, Albert needs to cash in big and cash in now.
Albert's plan is really quite simple: all he has to do is write a hit song called "One Last Kiss" for Conrad to record, announce that Conrad is going to perform that song for just one of his millions of hysterical fangirls, giving her that "one last kiss" in the process. Then all he has to do is keep Conrad out of trouble long enough to get him into the Army and out of his hair and the money is bound to start rolling in. What could possibly go wrong? The lucky girl turns out to be Kim MacAfee, the president of the Conrad Birdie Fan Club in Sweet Apple, Ohio, who just happens to be going out with a nerdy boy named Hugo. Hilarity Ensues.
Bye Bye Birdie was most successfully adapted as a 1963 film starring Dick Van Dyke as Albert (reprising his original Broadway role), Janet Leigh as Rosie, and Ann-Margret as Kim. A TV movie version was made in 1995 with Jason Alexander as Albert, Vanessa Williams as Rosie, and Chynna Phillips as Kim.
This musical contains examples of:
The '50s: Written in 1960, which was still in the cultural decade of the '50s. So, it's more of an affectionate parody of teen superstars and the music industry at this point.
Adaptation Expansion: The TV movie adds in a few songs, including Mama's awesome Jewish Mother-esque lament.
Affectionate Parody: The whole musical takes jabs at the U.S. music industry and teen sensations.
The All-American Boy: The number "A Healthy, Normal American Boy" describes Conrad Birdie as this in a series of Blatant Lies.
Alliterative Title: Bye Bye Birdie.
Aluminum Christmas Trees: Most people assume Conrad Birdie is entirely an Elvis caricature, but his name is actually a parody of Conway Twitty, one of Elvis' main rock-and-roll rivals in the '50's. He is much better remembered today as either a country performer or a non sequitur gag, depending on one's generation.
Angry Fist-Shake: In the movie version, one dancer shakes his fist at the conductor for making the band play so fast.
Anti-Climax: The kiss between Kim and Conrad in the movie. It's been built up to for the whole film, but just when it's about to happen, Hugo punches Conrad in the jaw on live television and he is never seen again
As Himself: Ed Sullivan in the film.
Bait-and-Switch Comment:
Albert: I don't desert the woman I love.
Rosie thinks he means her and embraces him
Rosie: Oh, Albert, I'm...I'm... sorry.
Albert: Mama would never get over it.
Rosie: Mama?
Bare Your Midriff: Kim dons a spectacular ruffled crop top in the movie.
Beta Couple: Hugo and Kim. So beta that they aren't in (or even mentioned) in the sequel, Bring Back Birdie.
Blatant Lies:
It depends on which production does it (as some might actually have Hugo saying the following in perfect clarity, just rage), but we get Hugo walking on the stage, having just tried to get into a bar. The adults ask him what he just drank. "...Milk."
Pretty much every word spoken in "A Healthy, Normal American Boy".
Book-Ends: The movie begins with Kim singing the title song, lamenting how dull her life will become without Conrad Birdie. At the end, she sings a rewritten version, proclaiming that she's ready to get over Birdie.
Brotherhood of Funny Hats: The Shriners.
Brown Note: The presence, or even the mere thought, of Conrad Birdie has some pretty... interesting effects on nearby fangirls, including spontaneous screaming, uncontrollable gyrating, twitching, and unconsciousness. It's even implied that the military wants to weaponize him in this way.
Camp Straight: Harry MacAfee probably qualifies in the film, given that he's played by Paul Lynde and all. (Lynde also originated the role on Broadway.)
Censor Suds: In the movie, during the "Telephone" segment one girl is standing in her bathtub covered in foam.
Creepy Changing Painting: In the movie, the photograph of Khrushchev on the wall changes facial expression during the disastrous ballet performance.
Cutesy Name Town: Sweet Apple. It's even lampshaded by Rosie when she picks Kim's name out of the Birdie fan file.
Disney Acid Sequence: The movie repurposed "Put on a Happy Face" from Albert comforting one of Birdie's fangirls to Albert entertaining Rosie. While he sings this version, he draws smiling faces in the air and creates a duplicate Rosie to dance with.
The Eleven Oclock Number: "Spanish Rose" was written during tryouts explicitly to give Chita Rivera one of these.
Eureka Moment: Rosie when Albert mentions that the ballet dancers moved like turtles.
Fainting: Almost everyone in Birdie's vicinity.
Fast-Forward Gag: The "rushed" ballet performance.
Feet-First Introduction: The camera's focus on Albert's mother in the movie. Also happens with her in later scenes.
First-Name Basis: Kim refers to her parents by their first names, Harry and Doris.
Fourth Date Marriage: Albert's mother marries a man she just met a day ago.
Green-Eyed Monster: Hugo isn't exactly pleased at the idea of a superstar taking his girlfriend's first kiss.
Groupie Brigade: Conrad has a million-strong army of fangirls who scream bloody murder and/or faint whenever his name is spoken, pledge allegiance to Conrad Birdie, and incessantly sing the biggest earworm of the show.
Hypocritical Humor: Kim's father strongly disapproves of his daughter fawning over a celebrity. But when he finds out his family will get to appear on The Ed Sullivan Show, he performs a song revering Ed that resembles a choral hymn.
"I Am" Song: "How Lovely to Be a Woman"
Incessant Chorus: We love you Conrad, oh yes we do, we love you Conrad, and we'll be true...
Invisible Backup Band: Birdie's song in the town square has no visible band.
"I Want" Song: "An English Teacher" and Rosie's reprise of "One Boy".
Jerk with a Heart of Gold: Conrad, though his heart of gold doesn't surface at all until the final scene.
Large Ham: Paul Lynde takes the cake as always in the film.
Lingerie Scene: Rosie gets two in the film. One in a bra, and another in a very skimpy nightie.
Logo Joke: In the Columbia Pictures movie, some animated red flames jump out of the lady's torch and form the title.
Meaningful Echo: In the film, when Kim sings the title song at the beginning, she's an image of the typical teenage fangirl. At the end, when she sings the reprise, she's a wiser, more mature woman.
Mickey Mousing: In the movie during the dance of Albert with duplicate Rosie.
Midword Rhyme: "Put On a Happy Face"
Wipe off that gloomy mask of tragedy
It's not your style
You'll look so good that you'll be glad ya de-
cided to smile
Mistaken for Suicidal: Rosie "saves" Albert from jumping out of a window. In reality, he was just out there feeding his pet pigeon.
Movie Bonus Song: The title song. The TV movie adds "A Mother Doesn't Matter Anymore" and "A Giant Step", amongst others.
Ms. Fanservice: Kim and Rosie in the movie.
My Beloved Smother: Albert's mother. Hoo, boy. She strongly disapproves of Rosie and tries setting Albert up with another woman. She throws a fit anytime she suspects her son is becoming independent and she talks about wanting to die. In her musical number "A Mother Doesn't Matter Anymore", she lists all the things she did for her son in an attempt to make him feel guilty for telling her that he doesn't need her anymore.
Nerd: Harvey Johnson
No Celebrities Were Harmed: Conrad Birdie is definitely not Elvis Presley. No siree.note Although his name is a play on Conway Twitty .
Noodle Incident:
Kim's Father: I never told you this, but one summer I worked with the circus... all those midgets... WILD!
Odd Name Out: Hugo's friends are named Tommy, Eddie, Freddie, and Karl.
Only Sane Man: Albert has to not only write Conrad's songs, but he's also in charge of Conrad's publicity—and Conrad. Rosie could also be considered to be an Only Sane Employee because not only does she do pretty much everything Albert does, but she also has to take care of and put up with Albert and his mother.
Pelvic Thrust: Whenever Conrad Birdie showcases his iconic pelvic grinding, females faint left and right.
Playing Gertrude: In the film, Albert's mother is played by Maureen Stapleton, who was only a few months older than Dick Van Dyke.
Politically Correct History: The 1995 made-for-TV remake showed Asian and black teens not only hanging with the white teens - they all appeared to live in the same neighborhood! (In real life, they would have been segregated.)
Product Placement: "One Boy" lists drinking Coke as one of the activities Kim suggests to Hugo that they do together. It also gets some visual plugs in the movie.
Pubescent Braces: The song "How Lovely to Be A Woman:''
When you're a skinny child of fifteen, wired with braces from ear to ear,
You doubt that you will ever be appealing.
Then Hallelujah! You are sixteen and the braces disappear,
And your skin is smooth and clear, and you have that happy grown-up female feeling.
Ripped from the Headlines: The play was inspired by the hysteria that accompanied Elvis Presley's induction into the U.S. Army. Screaming fangirls and all.
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She Is All Grown Up: Kim, according to the lyrics to "How Lovely to Be A Woman" went from being a skinny girl with Pubescent Braces and A-Cup Angst and acne to the teenage hottie she is now.
The Show Must Go Wrong: They broadcast a live TV show so naturally things don't go as planned.
Sidekick Song: Though it's not in the same vein as songs like "Under the Sea", "Kids" gives the parents in the show a chance to say what they think about postwar teen culture.
Slipping a Mickey: Rosie gets the Russian conductor to drink the milk with "speed-up" additive.
Spicy Latina: Rosie.
Split-Screen Phone Call: Used in the movie during the "Telephone" segment.
Spontaneous Choreography: The town square song has people dance spontaneously in sync.
Squee!: This happens a lot of times with the fangirls.
Telephone Song: "The Telephone Hour" is a song about the characters spreading gossip that Hugo gave his fraternity pin to Kim.
Ur-Example: When the musical was first performed, having teenage protagonists—even as secondary to the adult leads—was quite novel.
Where Did We Go Wrong?: Played for laughs with the "Kids" song.
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Bullets Over Broadway
Brennus, Enemy of Rome
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Captain Sindbad
Bunny Lake Is Missing
Creator/Columbia Pictures
The Cable Guy
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Multiplex, has been appointed to deliver Fivex's $24 million second commercial office building at 276 Flinders Street in Melbourne's CBD.
The new building will span five levels and provide approximately 3,300 square metres of commercial office space. 276 Flinders Street is Fivex's newly refurbished mixed-use retail precinct. The podium and ground levels comprise a fitness and childcare centre and a range of retail and food stores, with extensive office space above.
Designed by high-profile architects Baldasso Cortese, the new building will be positioned on the northern podium and boast a contemporary, highly-sustainable design. Innovative construction methods include the use of lightweight materials such as a structural steel grid and cross-laminated timber. ESD features include a new rainwater tank to be installed in an existing plantroom to allow for rainwater harvesting technology.


U.S. Model 1860 light Calvary sabre dated 1863 manufactured by Mansfield and Lamb Forest Dale, Rhode Island. With this. sword is a nice old handwritten tag. The tag reads " Civil War Calvary Sword. This sword was the property of Capt. John Thompson of Co. A Calvary W. Va. under Major General Sack from 1861 to 1865. Was in the battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg, Hawkins Point, Charleston West Virginia, New Creek, Cumberland, Harpers Ferry, and Greenbriar. Sharp markings U.S. C.E.W. and 1863. Grips in nice condition with the original wire wrap. This could possibly be private John F. Thompson of the 3rd. West Virginia Calvary. Further research is ongoing. It seems at this time that private Thompson did not let the truth interfere with a good story.


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