The Hush Timer and Humidity Fan in chrome finish is an attractive asset to add to your bathroom. This fan boasts a smooth chrome finish, and ultra quiet built in fan with an applaudable extraction rate of 97m3/hr. The fan is further enhanced by its built in humidity sensor. With a depth of 3cm the fan is sleek and discrete and adds ventilation without taking away from the style of your bathroom. The fan is compatible with 10cm diameter ducting.
Question from Helena: Asked on 18/04/2017 My current extractor fan is controlled by a switch. Can we turn this fan on and off as we choose, or has it got to run on an timer / humidity sensor?
Question from Peter Rutterford: Asked on 01/04/2017 Hi....will the bathroom extractor run on the 5am lighting circuit?
I am unable to advise on this, I would advise speaking with our technical team on 01925 544 861.
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Question from Ryan: Asked on 01/04/2017 What size is the hole supposed to be for the fan?
it would need a standard hole cutting at 4" Diameter.
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Not sure why this would be, if you contact our aftersales team on 01925 544 861 they will be able to assist you further with this.
It doesn't have a reset button, If it seems to be running to long then it more then likely that the sensor has been set to high and needs to be adjusted. Instructions on how to do this would be in instruction manual you got with the fan.


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Victor Muniz, a security dispatcher at a Las Vegas casino, recently bought his first home in Sandy Valley, Nev., a small desert community where his parents live.
But a new lawsuit filed last week alleges the experience of getting the mortgage from Wells Fargo needed to finance and close on the home was no American dream. The lawsuit alleges Muniz was among many customers victimized by embattled bank's latest consumer rip off — a system that gouged home borrowers with improper fees to complete the mortgage process.
Seeking class-action status on behalf of other Wells Fargo mortgage customers, the lawsuit ultimately could trigger damages that rival the financial fallout from the scandal over unauthorized accounts that has rocked the nation's third-largest bank by assets since the issue sparked national attention nearly a year ago.
The bank on Thursday said it would pay $2.8 million in additional refunds and credits — on top of $3.3 million in previous refunds — in compensation for the scandal in which bank employees opened roughly 3.5 million accounts that may not have been authorized by consumer and small-business customers.
"The same profit-over-people culture that fostered Well's Fargo's fake account scandal appears to have led the bank to stick borrowers with unwarranted fees," said Derek Loeser, a Keller Rohrback L.L.P. law partner whose firm represents Muniz.
The allegations in Muniz's lawsuit mirror charges that Frank Chavez, a former Wells Fargo private mortgage banking employee in California, raised with Democratic members of the House Committee on Financial Services in a Nov. 2016 letter.
"I believe the damage done to Wells Fargo mortgage customers ... is much, much more egregious" than in the fraudulent accounts case, Chavez wrote in the letter, which was first disclosed in a January ProPublica report on the bank's mortgage-related fees. "We are talking about millions of dollars, in just the Los Angeles area alone, which were wrongly paid by borrowers/customers instead of Wells Fargo."
The letter produced little public sign of action. However, Wells Fargo disclosed in an August regulatory filing that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the federal regulator that joined other authorities to sock the bank with $185 million in penalties last September over the accounts scandal, is now investigating the mortgage-fee charges.
The consumer bureau declined to comment, and Wells Fargo spokesman Tom Goyda said the bank could not discuss the investigation.
However, Goyda said Wells Fargo has worked with an outside law firm during recent months on a review of the bank's mortgage-fee procedures. Changes in the senior leadership of the bank's retail sales team announced in June, including three managers' departures, were based in part on things learned during the review, said Goyda.
Separately a USA TODAY review of complaints filed with the consumer agency found Wells Fargo customers in at least nine states have raised similar concerns about the bank's mortgage fees.
Muniz's lawsuit focuses on interest rate-locks Wells Fargo typically offers for up to 90 days while home mortgage applications are processed. If missing paperwork or other borrower-caused issues delay the mortgage closing beyond the specified time period, the borrower is charged a fee to extend the time. If the bank caused the delay, it is expected to forgo the fee.
The fee costs typically can range between .125% and .25% of the mortgage amount, depending on the type of loan. For a $200,000 mortgage, that could amount to a $250 customer payment.
Muniz's lawsuit charged that Wells Fargo in July agreed to lock in a 5.875% interest rate on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage during the closing process for his home loan. Nonetheless, the bank charged him a $287.50 fee to extend the rate lock period last month when the mortgage processing bogged down amid "bank-caused delays," the lawsuit alleged.
"At that point, Mr. Muniz had no choice but to accept the fee to timely complete the closing, or he risked losing the home," the lawsuit charged. "He had already invested hundreds of dollars in closing-related costs such as the home inspection."
Many other Wells Fargo home borrowers faced similar problems.
Chavez's letter alleged that new financial regulations, and Wells Fargo processing changes and employee firings from 2012 through 2015 caused "a gradually increasing standstill and backlog of mortgage loan applications within the underwriting and loan closing process."
Although some delays were caused by borrowers, the bank was responsible for "the vast majority of delays," the Chavez letter said.
Trying to avoid having to absorb extra costs caused by such delays, the bank "systematically and wrongly" shifted the blame to borrowers, forcing mortgage customers to pay the fees, the letter alleged.
Chavez's account was echoed in a July 2017 lawsuit filed by Mauricio Alaniz, a mortgage consultant who formerly worked with Wells Fargo's Beverly Hills office. Alaniz alleged he told bank managers that paperwork for some of his customers was falsified by a Wells Fargo mortgage processor to make it appear that the borrowers were responsible for delays that were actually the bank's fault.
The Wells Fargo managers said the customers "would have to be charged for a rate lock extension," the lawsuit alleged.
Wells Fargo declined to comment on the Muniz and Alaniz lawsuits, Goyda said.
A Michigan customer complained in 2015 that the bank's extension fees "coincidentally happen to coincide with time sensitive occurrences such as [home] appraisals ... thus resulting in the consumer being pressured to agree to the rate locks or risk starting the loan process over again."
A New Jersey mortgage borrower last year said the bank promised to waive rate-lock extension fees but imposed a $3,800 charge just before the closing. "I could either go to closing or they would have to cancel the entire deal," the borrower wrote.
"I felt forced in the last minute to pay a rate lock extension of ($810) because the appraiser selected by the bank (Wells Fargo) took almost 2 months to provide the appraisal," an Oregon customer complained in 2016.
After many bank-caused delays, a Virginia borrower last year complained that "we now have a letter from them with over ($7,000) in rate lock extension fees and still no anticipated settlement date."


A classic, European holiday dish that is creamy and delicious. Wild berries add just the right amount of tartness to this delicious dish.
In a large bowl, mash together cottage cheese and farmers cheese. Fold in yogurt. Add egg yolk, melted butter, sugar and salt. Mix it all together. Place 2 tablespoons of filling in each crepe, fold up bottom to cover filling. Fold down top then flip over and fold in sides. Repeat with remaining crepes and filling.
In a blender combine milk and eggs. Add flour and salt, blend at low speed (less than one minute) until smooth. Let stand for 1/2 an hour. Place skillet over moderately low heat. Brush pan with butter and heat until butter begins to smoke. Pour 1/3 to 1/4 cup of batter into skillet. When the crepe begins to blister and edges curl (about 1-2 minutes) it is ready to flip. It's best to use a flexible spatula. After cooking for one to two minutes on the other side remove from skillet. Repeat with the remaining mixture until it is used up.


MANSFIELD, MA, January 28, 2015 – Telco Systems, the leading provider of innovative SDN & NFV and multi-service Carrier Ethernet 2.0 and MPLS edge solutions, today announced that it has won the Sixth Annual Mobility Tech Zone Wireless Backhaul Distinction Award that honors companies who are devoted to innovation as the industry evolves to wireless technologies and infrastructure.
The object of the award, Telco Systems' T-Marc 3348S, is especially cost-effective as mobile network operators and service providers migrate their networks to 4G. Specifically, T-Marc 3348S is a leap forward in 10GE Carrier Ethernet and MPLS service delivery. With 4x 10GE/1GE SFP+ ports, 4x 10/100/1000Mbps copper ports and 8 dual-speed (100Mbps/1GE) fiber ports, it constitutes one of the densest capacity demarcation devices in the industry and supports redundant power supplies, including a wide range of DC power supplies, making it optimal for cell-site deployment. With a comprehensive set of OAM and SLA monitoring and testing tools in its hardware, the T-Marc 3348S provides accurate, real-time network measurement and service turn-up testing and verification, reducing truck rolls and shortening time for activation and management. It is a true game changer.


In all, two hours of near-noiseless contemplative quietude; i recommend close listening in a darkened space, and as there are no sudden loud outbursts feel free to crank up the volume as much as desired. Here's the tracklisting in full, together with links to obtain the music. As usual, the mixtape can be downloaded or streamed via MixCloud.


A premium lifestyle awaits beyond the impeccable fa�ade of this even better-than-new townhouse, tucked away from the hustle & bustle of everyday life yet within easy strolling distance of beautiful Fishie�s Beach and the trendy cafes and shops along Mornington�s fabulous Main Street.
Only 18-months old the property boasts an array of high-end upgrades including gorgeous engineered oak floors, a chic designer kitchen with double waterfall-edge island, 40mm stone & a full suite of Smeg appliances, plantation shutters throughout, a new modwood deck and exquisite professional landscaping, nothing has been overlooked in creating an inspired coastal residence that you and your family will love to call home.
Downstairs an open-plan design comprises a generous study off the entrance with built-in desk, large powder room, laundry, and to the rear a spacious, light-filled main living/dining area incorporating a stylish 2-pac kitchen any chef will love and that reflects the overall quality of the home. Sliding doors provide that desirable indoor/outdoor flow to the alfresco area, screened by louvres and enjoying a blissful outlook over the ornamental pear trees, potted cycads and magnolias.
Set peacefully away on the upper level there�s a reading nook and three generous bedrooms, each with soft carpet underfoot and split system air conditioning, the sumptuous master with walk-in robe and luxurious over-sized ensuite with walk-in shower & twin counter-top basins. Bedrooms 2 & 3 have built-in robes and are served by a stylish main bathroom with bathtub, shower & separate WC.
Additional appointments that set this superb property apart include stone benchtops in all the bathrooms and 2 powder rooms, ducted vacuuming, exterior feature lighting and irrigation system in the garden, a screened utility area to the side of the house, exposed aggregate pathway to the front door and an extra-wide driveway to the double garage which features plenty of built-in storage and shelving.
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The Optoma UHZ65 is designed to make your home theater a professional place to watch and enjoy movies at the highest quality levels available. Using state-of-the-art technology, it allows you to get the most out of your movie viewing experience.
The Optoma UHZ65 has been designed to utilize a unique combination of state-of-the-art technologies to produce a professional experience for its users. This projector marries the 0.66 inch DLP chip with the Optima DuraCore laser, making this one of the top-of-the-line projectors this company offers. Since this projector retails for more than $4,000, you would expect it to deliver beautiful colors, noticeable contrast, and a crisp image. It hits the mark on all of these categories.
The laser light source has been made to function for the life of the projector. It has been rated for 20,000 hours when used in full brightness mode. Although the projector has not been IP 5X certified when it comes to dust resistance, the company states that the product is IP 5X compliant. This is a huge plus when you consider that the majority of projectors have light sources that will only last for a few thousand hours at best.
This means that with typical projectors, you will find yourself constantly investing in replacement bulbs. When you couple the life of the light source with the projector's dust resistance, you see that you are purchasing a model that is virtually maintenance free. Also, when you factor in the money you save by not needing to purchase bulbs every few years, it's easy to see how this projector could be less expensive than cheaper models over its lifetime.
Thanks to its light source, the projector offers high brightness. This means that even with larger images, you're going to have a clear and crisp projection that shows high quality details from the standard seating distance. The Optoma UHZ65 has been rated at 3000 ANSI lumens. This means that a 16:9 image up to 240 inches diagonally in a dark room or 150 inches in a room with moderate ambient light, will be clear to see and easy to enjoy.
The Optoma UHZ65 has a throw distance of between 15.25 feet and 24.25 feet for a 16:9 image of approximately 150 inches diagonally. It is good to remember that the farther back you set the projector from the screen, the lower the brightness will be. If you have the projector at its maximum distance away, you should expect a 23 percent reduction in brightness.
The Optoma UHZ65 is equipped with moderate vertical shift. It is sufficient to give you limited flexibility in where you can place the projector. It also makes it possible for you to correct any minor errors in placement of the projector mount, whether you place it too high or you placed it lower than you meant to. It also means that if you are upgrading your existing projector to this one, you may be able to use the same ceiling mount.
This projector has a +15% vertical shift range when compared to the height of the image. If you set the projector on a table and you put the lens at its lowest possible position, the bottom line of the image will be three percent of the image's height taken from below the center point of the lens. If you have the lens in its highest position, the bottom line of the image will be 18 percent of the image's height taken from the centerline of the projector's lens. Unfortunately, there is not a keystone correction or horizontal lens shift.
The DLP chip offers 3840 x 2160 resolution. This means that you're going to be able to see rich detail in every single image displayed. It takes advantage of a light engine that uses the RGBY color wheel.
The UHZ65 produces 99 percent coverage of the REC. 709 gamut. It is able to support Rec.2020 as well as HDR 10. Its contrast ratio has been rated at 2000000:1 when the dynamic black setting is used. The number two HDMI port is HDCP2 .2 compatible. This means that this port can handle up to 4K 60 P. It is a full speed 18 GB per second port. The other HDMI port is HDMI 1.4.
The Optoma UHZ65 has a picture quality and detail that are just as impressive as you would think that a projector from this price range would have. You are going to be blown away by the fine detail it delivers. The colors that it offers are so natural that they are going to make you feel as if you are personally interacting with the images or the individuals that are on the screen.
Thanks to its high contrast ratio, the images have subtle shadowing that give them a convincing sense of 3D realism. What's really neat to see is how when you're looking at a black image in a dark room, the black image has a realistic and notable glow. However, if there is a black image and a lighter image on the same screen, the lighter image does not detract from the contrast of the darker images being projected.
You are not going to notice a visible change in the black levels if you adjust the brightness via the power level. You are able to adjust the power level from a 50 percent setting to a 100 percent setting using five percent increments. The more power you add, the better the contrast you will see. If you use this projector on a smaller screen in a darker room, you may not have as rich of a contrast as you would if you were using the projector on a high-power mode in a larger room.
The reason why we say that you will likely reduce the power of the projector when you are in a smaller room on a smaller screen is that when the projector is at one hundred percent in a small dark room, the light it produces may be a little bit too bright for your comfort. However, we assume that individuals who are purchasing this projector want to use it in a larger room where they have a larger screen that allows them to get the most out of the 3820 x 2160 resolution. What's great is that you will be able to enjoy this resolution even if you are in a room that has ambient light.
When you take this projector out of the box, its default setting is going to be for Cinema color. This preset is good enough that you're going to be able to use it and enjoy what you're watching straight away. This projector comes automatically calibrated with a slight blue bias that many moviegoers enjoy as it adds warmth to the images they are seeing. However, if that is not your taste, you can easily adjust away from this blue bias to a more neutral color scheme.
With other DLP projectors, the Cinema mode is not designed to give true to life colors. However, with the Optoma UHZ65, you are going to enjoy brilliant and accurate colors. This is true when you use Reference mode as well.
When you shift to Bright mode, you may notice a shift toward the magenta color scheme. Game mode is designed to offer accurate color representation with above par contrast. You're going to notice a slight loss of clarity or subtle gradations when you are playing video games, especially in environments that are meant to represent three dimensions. It's not going to affect your gameplay, and you will enjoy the high contrast.
Frame Interpolation is referred to as PureMotion on the UHZ65. When you use this feature while watching a motion picture, you're going to see some digital effects that quite honestly are distracting. However, if you are watching live video, you will note that this feature improves the overall crispness of the images.
By default, when using Cinema mode, PureMotion is set to its lowest setting of one. It can be set to a maximum setting of three. Level one makes the motion a little bit smoother, but there still is some digital video effect. If you do not like the Frame Interpolation, simply turn it off.
The limitations that projectors have for HDR, especially when they are used in rooms that have ambient light, are well documented. The UHZ65 addresses this by tweaking the specs to provide the highest level of HDR benefit for the technology offered by the projector. When the HDR input is detected by the projector, it switches to HDR mode, making that the only color preset allowed. This allows for a watchable image straight out of the box.
When we look at the Optoma UHZ65, we see a high quality projector that provides a sharp image, especially when viewing 4K content. Since this is one of the first 4K DLP projectors produced by this company, it is a little bit rough around the edges as it does not feature all of the newest 4K capabilities.
When it comes to placement flexibility, we would say that it's decent, but it's not great. We have seen a number of less expensive projectors with greater flexibility in this area.
The color that is available in 4K, as well as the representation of skin tones, is surprising. We were disappointed by the lack of support for Blu-ray 3D. As we mentioned, HDR poses a challenge for all projectors. And we noticed that here.
That being said, we were fairly pleased with the picture. We looked at multiple Blu-ray HD discs and television shows. This projector does a great job at sports viewing and delivers good black levels. For its price range, we feel that this projector offers a lot and leaves little to be desired.
Have you used the Optoma UHZ65? We would love to hear about your experiences or recommendations for this product. Let us know in the comment section below.


Why do some of America's wealthiest Venture Capitalists and best investment minds trust their wealth to a single mother of two little boys running a small multi-family office in Manhattan? It's because she gives them strategic insight and control they can't get anywhere else.
Sherilyn Casiano seemed to be destined to work with numbers from a very young age. At 14 she took a summer job with the Department of Finance of the island of St. Croix, US Virgin Islands.
While other kids were out playing, she was busy trying to balance the books for the whole island. "It was actually fun wrestling with those problems and coming up with solutions to them," she recalled in a recent radio interview. "I had borrowed a book from my mother on basic accounting and any time I came upon something I didn't know how to do, I would look it up in the book. It just seemed like the logical thing to do." By the end of the summer she had succeeded. She was told it was the first time anyone could remember the island's books had been balanced.
In college, along with learning accounting she also learned basic computer programming. She wrote an accounting program that so impressed her teacher that he offered her a job at his CPA firm. However, she was already working at a hospital full-time, where she systematised newly state-mandated nurses' scheduling and assessments to increase efficiency by over 60%.
Sherilyn was eventually hired by the investment bank KKR (Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co) to be part of the personal wealth group for the senior partners. Started originally to take care of the complex personal assets of Henry Kravis, the service very quickly became a coveted perk for anyone who made partner.
While other kids were out playing, Sherilyn was busy trying to balance the books for the whole island. It was the first time the island's books had been balanced.
In 1999, Sherilyn created her own family office practice. "Starting with the approach that we used at KKR, I became much more proactive instead of reactive. I would think through what information would be important and truly useful for my clients to have, and then create systematic processes and procedures to capture that information so we would have it for them when needed. That's important because often the client doesn't realize they should have certain information until some critical event or crisis. Then it's too late. By anticipating problems and requests, I dramatically reduced the time to meet clients' requests. It's this proactive focus that took my work with clients to a level way beyond what we had at KKR. I finally realised that I had actually created a real methodology and system to reliably give my clients real control – not just the illusion of control that most wealthy people settle for from traditional wealth management. I named my system "The Dynamic Wealth Management SystemTM".
I had actually created a real methodology and system to reliably give my clients real control – not just the illusion of control that most wealthy people settle for from traditional wealth management.
The Dynamic Wealth Management SystemTM starts with the fundamental philosophy that the job of the family office is to enable the client to have true financial control. That doesn't seem like a radical idea – but it is! It is in direct contrast to the typical family office philosophy, where the job is seen to be to manage the client's money for them. So the problem with the traditional family office approach is that the client can never really get a complete picture of all their assets, beyond just their investment portfolios. There is no system to give it to them, so they just have to settle for what the experts tell them they should settle for.
One of the reasons that most family offices are unable to provide this kind of comprehensive insight and information needed for true control is that it really takes a lot of work, both in time and personnel. It's very labour-intensive. This is even more the case when you don't have a real methodology and system in place. For anything outside the basics, you are always scrambling to come up with a way to fulfil the client's requests.
Technology can greatly reduce the time and labour. But most of the available technology doesn't come with a methodology for delivering the kind of control we are speaking about.
All the leading products, no matter how expensive, with all their bells and whistles, were geared toward making an investment manager's job easier.
For instance, Microsoft ExcelTM is a very powerful spreadsheet program. You can use it to manage your checkbook. But it doesn't come with a methodology for doing that. Quicken, by contrast was designed specifically to balance your checkbook. The software walks you through the steps. If you follow the steps and put in accurate numbers, you can't screw it up. It gives you a balanced checkbook reliably and consistently each time. The method is built into the program.
DWIMBSTM dramatically reduces the time and effort involved in delivering the core functions of a family office.
Altogether, DWIMBSTM provides a solid foundation on which to build any family office practice. It provides a structure that supports and empowers any of the other traditional family office's services, such as investment advice, tax preparation, or trust and estate preparation and management.
To meet this need, we now offer a combination of consulting, proven methodology, and software that we call Family Office Made EasyTM. This is also perfect for a family seriously considering creating their own family office but who don't know where to start or for a mid-range accounting firm that wants to add a family office component to meet the demands of their wealthiest clients. Recent studies show the typical cost to set up a family office is $3 million plus, with another $1 million a year in operating costs. Our Family Office Made EasyTM service reduces those costs by half. It is currently available to qualified family offices in the US.


Smashwords – Books Tagged "godzilla"
These results show books which have been specifically tagged with this keyword. You can also try doing a general search for the term "godzilla" .
The title of my diary/book of 2017 is the privemal Om address, the bitcoin/intranet for Christians.
Marta Martinez has a problem. She's an engineering student gunning to win the campus robot wars and has a raging crush on the star quarterback. When major kitchen appliances suddenly grow to gargantuan size and start attacking the city, Marta sets out with her cat, into the skyways of St. Paul to save her best friend who is trapped at a Lowertown poetry reading.
In this social-political satire, a young man who escapes his hayseed hometown in Bible-Belt Missouri is mistakenly identified as a terrorist and hunted down by the national security agencies, while the President confronting an America in chaos and collapse perpetrates an end-of-the-world hoax, in a desperate attempt to get himself re-elected.
"12-12-12" is the story of a great nation falling apart and one young man's quest for meaning in the midst of chaos. It takes the stuff of reality and pitches it to a high scream. Open your mind but cover your ears. Knowledge is bliss but it's loud and painful. Yet somehow still funny.
Dysfunctional meetings are the norm when big egos sit on the board of a organization. Especially when the board members are terrifying giant monsters.
Stories about people who are sober, people who aren't, God, Godzilla, Burger King, Panda Express, and laundry days.


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Zbigniew Kakietek (ur. 11 sierpnia 1957 w Chyliczkach) – polski piłkarz występujący na pozycji pomocnika. Jest wychowankiem Znicza Pruszków, którego barwy reprezentował do 1975 roku. W 1976 roku został zawodnikiem Legii Warszawa, w której zadebiutował 7 marca 1976 roku w spotkaniu przeciwko Polonii Bytom. 15 czerwca 1983 roku przeciwko Wiśle Kraków rozegrał swój ostatni mecz w barwach Legii. W 1983 roku przeszedł do Motoru Lublin, w którym występował przez następny rok. W 1984 roku zakończył karierę.

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Q: How to style a file upload? In firefox it looks like a text field that you click on and i just need a button like safari renders..Is there a way to not display the text field looking file upload in firefox

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In my last article Do Animals Need Healing? Yes, Indeed! We discussed the emerging concept of Animal Healing and why is it sometimes important to heal pets. This article throws light on the Pets from Energy beings point of view and Energy System of pets. So, do animals also have Aura & Chakras? Yes, they do have. Don't be surprised as this is what we are going to discuss in this article.
To understand more on Aura and Chakras you may visit my previous articles Our Existence beyond the Physical Body and Chakra – The Energy Vortexes as they work almost same as human Aura and Chakras in animals too. So, coming back to the point of discussion about our beloved pets, like we humans have an electromagnetic field around us, animals also have this field around them and it is this field which is highly sensitive for animals as like babies they can sense your intentions and feelings instantly and react to it.
Do Animals Need Healing? Yes, Indeed!
Surprised to read this? Then you may be new to the concept of Animal Healing. This article will help you understand this concept well.
There are many other countries in which Animal Healing is practiced and accepted by their medical councils for veterinary, however, it is now getting accepted and practiced all over the world.
With increasing awareness in Spirituality the need for healing is not just restricted to the humans or the nature, Animals too need it. They are too sensitive to energies and they are themselves born healers. Have you been feeling depressed or just not good and the moment your cuddly friend steps in and you just hug it, and cuddle for a while, you actually feel better and forget about any sigh or pain or distress that had upset you. Their Unconditional Love will make you fall in love with them for sure!
Are you a newbie in Reiki, Pranic Healing, Angel Healing or any other Healing Modality? Then you must read this article, this will help and guide you to keep important points in mind before you actually start your practice with self and others (clients or family or may be friends).
During my practices and also ever since I have been a part of alternate healing and therapies, I have noticed that many emerging healers though they are good at healing and been in this modality from a while now, are missing on important things and which is costing their own health or their loved ones are affected energetically. The reason is either they get drained out or after healing a client their own health and energies are affected too, this is because many of the newbies are not shielding themselves properly before starting the healing practices or doing it for free.


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Red Line Synthetic Oil Supports Multiple Vehicles as They Compete at The 97th Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
Benicia, Calif. (2019) – Red Line Synthetic Oil, a leader in the performance lubricants industry, today announced that it will support three competitors throughout the 97th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb. The vehicles include RealTime Racing's 2019 Acura TLX GT, BimmerWorld's BMW M4 and Scott Birdsall's 1400 horsepower 1949 Ford F1 truck, affectionately named Old Smokey. The company will provide products and technical expertise to the racers and their respective teams before the event takes place on June 30, 2019.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb is one of the most difficult races in the world. Competitors require the highest level of performance from their equipment, including their oil. For this reason, three competitors have chosen to run Red Line Synthetic Oil products. The 12.42-mile race features over 156 turns as competitors climb an incredible 4,720 feet of elevation, from 9,930 feet to 14,115 feet. Due to the altitude, it is common for racers to lose as much as 30% of their engine power before reaching the top due to the thinning air. In these conditions selecting the correct lubricants is crucial and Red Line offers racers the protection and performance they need to conquer the mountain.
Peter Cunningham and the RealTime Racing team are back at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with their Acura TLX GT car this year to defend their 2018 Pikes Peak Open Class title. Red Line Synthetic Oil has been a proud sponsor of RealTime Racing for 26 years and supports the team's efforts in SRO America's Blancpain GT Championship and the Pirelli World Challenge.
"We're looking forward to running our RealTime Acura TLX at Pikes Peak this year as we aim to defend our title," said Cunningham, Team Owner of RealTime Racing. "We've been working with Red Line Synthetic Oil for over a quarter of a century and we're extremely happy with their products. Races like Pikes Peak are extremely hard on the cars and their motors so we take comfort in knowing that our oil offers us the maximum level protection possible."
James Clay, President of BimmerWorld, has run Red Line products in his vehicles for 22 years, so when it came time for BimmerWorld assemble their 2019 hill climb program, the fluid choice was an obvious one. The team's car is a BMW M4, built by BMW Motorsport to GT4 specs and topped off with Red Line oil.
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Сангаррен () — муніципалітет в Іспанії, у складі автономної спільноти Арагон, у провінції Уеска. Населення —  осіб (2009).

Муніципалітет розташований на відстані близько 330 км на північний схід від Мадрида, 13 км на південь від Уески.

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Муніципалітети провінції Уеска


We ride from vibrant Saigon in the south to the chaotic capital of Hanoi in the north on this two week cycling tour, travelling on tarmac roads through colourful fishing villages, folding rice terraces and mountains cloaked in jungle. The vast shoreline of white sandy beaches is ours to discover along the way, with time to swim in the sea on a tropical island retreat. Stopping off at the ancient trading port of Hoi An, home to temples and wooden merchant houses, we delve into the peacefulness of rural Vietnam before ascending the Hai Van Pass, riding along twisting coastal roads that lead to remarkable views of the misty forest below.
We spend the nights in locally owned accommodations that employ local staff and use local produce whenever possible. This ensures that our visit is directly contributing to the local community. Cycling trips have very little detrimental impact on the environment and local residents as it is a quiet, low impact activity requiring comparatively little resources to support.
During the free afternoon in Hoi An, clients can plan a visit to 'Reaching out', a social enterprise that provides opportunities for people with disability to learn skills as artisans and gain employment so that they will be able to fully integrate with their communities and lead independent lives. Purchasing handmade gifts from them is a form of support to local production and its worthy cause.
When in Hanoi, we strongly encourage groups to have a communal meal at KOTO, which is an NGO that provides a two year course in hospitality, English and life skills training to 16-22 year olds from disadvantaged backgrounds. Many of the graduates have gone on to continue developing their careers at KOTO restaurants or have gained employment elsewhere with their training making it a great initiative to support.
Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), formerly known as Saigon, is an exciting and absorbing city where bicycles battle with lorries and temples stand defiantly alongside modern developments. Devastated by the Vietnam War, Saigon is now a bustling free market city where anything goes. The Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral are within easy walking distance and are highly recommended.
This evening there will be a welcome briefing with you leader followed by an optional group dinner at a local restaurant.
This morning we drive out of the city, before riding to the Cu Chi Tunnels. This offers a great introduction to cycling in Vietnam and a chance to fine-tune the bikes. The tunnels were Viet Cong sanctuaries, used by the guerrillas as living quarters and escape routes. The network covers 3 levels and approximately 240km of tunnels. Some parts have been widened for tourists, but the tunnels were originally very narrow and it is still necessary to crawl on hands and knees. Claustrophobes may prefer to stay outside in the sunshine!
If you prefer not to visit the tunnels you can have an unguided free day in Saigon. Places of interest include: the Emperor of Jade and Giac Lam pagodas, the former Presidential Palace (now the Reunification Hall), Ben Thanh market and the War Remnants Museum.
After an early breakfast we head out of Saigon by bus and then start cycling towards the coast. We hit the backroads and head through tropical fruit and rubber plantations also passing some small fishing villages as we make our way closer to the coast finishing our ride in time for lunch. We then transfer approx. 3 hours to Mui Ne, a tranquil white sand beach where we can witness our first sunset over the South China Sea. We spend approx. 4-5 hours on the bus today.
We cycle towards Dalat; the route is undulating with occasional climbs. Along the way we pass coffee and tea plantations as well as flower gardens and pine forests as we reach higher altitude. We rejoin the bus before the road climbs steeply to the mountain town of Dalat. We spend approx 3.5 hours on the bus today.
Dalat is a pleasant hill station, formerly known as Le Petit Paris, and has been described as the most beautiful town in Vietnam. It was favoured by the French for its climate, and is now a popular honeymoon resort for the Vietnamese.
Today's ride is predominantly undulating and approximately 30km downhill through pine forests and paddy fields as we descend nearly 1,500m travelling through the Bidoup Ba National Park. This area is home to rare pine forests as well as small villages inhabited by the ethnic minority people of the central highlands. Once we arrive at the coast, we head by bus (approx. 1.5 hours) to the coast near Nha Trang before boarding a boat to our tropical island retreat of Whale Island for the next two nights. CToday you can cycle up to 100km according to preference.
Having a rest from the bikes today we get the opportunity to really relax and unwind. We will join a boat trip in the morning for a spot of snorkelling and swimming in the turquoise sea before a seafood lunch is served. In the afternoon there is the option to visit a local fishing village, see the Whale temple or walk around the island to the viewpoint for a 360 degree view of the stunning mountainous coastline and the surrounding coves and white sand beaches.
We set off early in the morning and ride to the beautiful fishing village of Dai Lanh. A short transfer out of town past the Po Nagar Cham towers brings us to a high point and from here today's ride is predominantly flat. The beautiful beach at Dai Lanh is a perfect place to stop for a swim (if road conditions and time permit) and lunch before continuing by bus around the spectacular coastal cliff road towards the town of Tuy Hoa and on to Quy Nhon. (Approx. 4 hours in the bus today).
Leaving Quy Nhon we travel through a new economic zone over the Thi Nai Peninsula and Nhon Hoi Bridge, the longest sea bridge in Vietnam. Getting off our bikes we will visit a market, where its not unusual to be pulled aside for a photo as this part of the country does not see many western tourists. The coast line features secluded bays, sand dunes and beaches with colourful fishing boats bobbing on the South China Sea. We will cycle until we arrive at Phu Ly and then drive to Hoi An. If time permits, we will cycle the last 12km once we turn off Highway 1 into Hoi An.
Hoi An, the original European trading port in Vietnam dating back to the mid-sixteenth Century is now a living museum, with attractive wooden merchant's houses and pagoda-style temples with Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European architectural influences. It is also a marvellous place to wander around and enjoy the thriving riverside market. We spend two nights in Hoi An which is also a fantastic place to buy local art or have some clothes tailor-made for you. Its best to bring a picture or a sample of what you want made. Approx. 6 hours in the bus today. Cycle approx. 50km.
This morning we take a guided walking tour of Hoi An to explore some of the structures of historical significance in the Old Town, including bridges, temples, wells and houses. Those less interested in architecture can cycle the 5km to the lovely Cua Dai beach or cycle to the Marble Mountains, which are 19km from town. These five marble hills, formerly islands, contain many caves, some of which were used as Buddhist (and Viet Cong) sanctuaries.
Also nearby is China beach, a famous US R & R spot in the war, and Da Nang, where there is a Cham Museum, which despite being in poor condition, is very interesting. It is also possible to visit My Son, one of the most important Cham temple sites in Vietnam where Cham kings were buried as early as the fourth century. Although wartime bombing has destroyed much of the site, there are a number of interesting stone towers and sanctuaries.
Today we turn north again for the drive/cycle to Hue. The route traverses over the spectacular Hai Van Pass - the 'Pass of the Ocean Clouds'. The views are stunning though those who prefer to avoid the 580m climb can always take a lift in the support vehicle. Once at the top it will all seem worth it as you plummet back to the ocean, then continue through small villages and timeless rural scenes to the outskirts of Hue, from where we transfer to our city centre hotel. Approx 2.5 hours in the bus today. Cycle approx. 80km.
Hue is often claimed to be the cultural and historic centre of Vietnam and there is plenty to see. We take a guided tour of the city and surrounding tombs. The most memorable site is the citadel, with walls six miles in length: inside are the palaces and halls of the Mandarins, and the remains of the Forbidden Purple City, where only the emperor and his eunuchs and concubines were allowed. We then take a boat along the Perfume River to the elaborate tombs of the Nguyen emperors, who ruled Vietnam from Hue. Tu Duc's Tomb is very elaborate and set in beautiful gardens. Along the way we will visit the famous Thien Mu Pagoda. The pagoda was a centre for anti-government protests in the early 1960s and it houses the Austin car that transported a monk, Thich Quang Duc, to Saigon in 1963 where he burned himself in protest against the president. The photograph of his self-immolation was printed in newspapers all around the world. In the afternoon we will board the Reunification Express for the overnight ride to Hanoi, 600km to the north.
We usually arrive in Hanoi in the early morning and stop for a local breakfast and a stretch of the legs, before we are met by our bus for an approximate 4 hour drive to Halong Bay. This is one of the most stunningly beautiful sights in South East Asia with around 3000 limestone peaks rising directly from the clear emerald sea. We cruise amongst this amazing karst scenery, stopping to kayak in the sea allowing us to get to places inaccessible by boat (weather permitting) and enjoy a seafood lunch on board. We overnight on board in twin share cabins with en suite facilities.
Visit Me Cung cave and enjoy further time to cruise the many islands of Halong Bay. We then return to Hanoi late afternoon. This charming city contains many beautiful old buildings and the atmosphere is completely different from that in Saigon in the south, mainly due to the much more conservative nature of the North Vietnamese. Also, unlike its industrial counterpart, the centre of Hanoi has a faded charm with broad tree-lined avenues dating from the French period as well as some attractive lakes and pagodas. In the evening there is the option to enjoy a performance of Hanoi's famous water puppets.
For land only clients, the tour ends this morning in Hanoi after breakfast.
'Discovered' enmeshed in the Cambodian jungle in 1860, Angkor, the ancient capital of the powerful Khmer empire, is one of the finest archaeological sites in the world, and not one to be missed. Built between the 9th and 13th centuries, the wonderfully preserved sprawling complex of temples and palaces is on a par with any great monument of the world with magnificent towers, sculptures and bas‐reliefs. During this four-night extension you will also see all the key sites of Phnom Penh, a fascinating city undergoing a huge amount of change. You will travel between the sites in a private car or minibus, depending on how many people take part in the extension, accompanied by an English‐speaking local guide. In the evenings, you will be free to enjoy the town. This trip extension is offered before the start of the MOV trip so you can do it at the beginning and then fly to Vietnam to start the cycling trip. The detailed itinerary can be found here.
Please ask your sales consultant for more details.
A visa is no longer needed for British, German, French, Spanish and Italian citizens travelling to Vietnam (for all purposes) for a period of up to 15 days, and on the basis of meeting all conditions prescribed by Vietnamese laws. The visa exemption period will end on 30 June 2021. All other nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam and this must be obtained prior to departure. For further information see here or the FCO site and check under Vietnam / 'Entry Requirements'.
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Tetanus, Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Diphtheria. The risk of malaria is slight, but you may wish to consult your GP or travel health clinic for further advice.
All breakfasts, 10 lunches and 1 dinner are included.
Thanks to the tropical climate, the long coast and the gigantic range of mountains, Vietnam is blessed with numerous varieties of culinary offerings and consequently maintains its reputation as one of the healthiest cuisines in the world that still packs a punch with delicious, fresh and fiery flavours.
Vietnamese food relies on fresh fish, vegetables, rice and a whole myriad of verdant herbs and spices; lemongrass, ginger, basil and lime all play an important role in the cuisine. The Chinese and French influence is felt throughout the country where you are just as likely to be offered a Banh Mi (stuffed baguette) as you are a hot steaming bowl of Pho (noodle soup).
Each dish is prepared with the Asian principle of Wu Xing in mind (the five elements); meaning that the perfect combination of spicy, sour, bitter, salty and sweet is the ultimate aim. Be sure to also seek out the national beverages; Vietnamese coffee is served iced and sweet with condensed milk, a real sugar and caffeine hit, and beer hoi (local beer, brewed daily) is served on most street corners in the North out of large plastic jugs that are perfect for sharing.
Food is cheap in Vietnam and you can generally avoid the spicier food if you wish. Western food is readily available almost everywhere.
Please note that in SE Asia the availability of certain specialised products for restricted diets, e.g. gluten-free or dairy-free, is minimal or non-existent and we strongly recommend you bring these specialised dietary items from home.
You may find it beneficial to bring some 'cycling snacks' with you from home if you have high energy bars or gels that you like to use during a ride.
For those who wish to contribute, a kitty is normally arranged - fresh fruit, nuts, biscuits and local snacks are all provided from the snacking kitty along with even homemade lemonade if the season is right!
The weather will be hot and humid throughout with temperatures during the day usually between 28ºC and 34ºC. It is only a little cooler at nights.
There is quite a range of seasons between the north and the south: the south up to Hue has a distinct dry season between December to April and then a rainy season from May to November when it tends to come in short heavy bursts with bright sunshine in between. Hanoi is cool in autumn, and even gets chilly between November and February (with a drizzly rain).
There is no ideal time to visit Vietnam; it is quite pleasant at any time of year, though due to the shape of the country it is unlikely that the weather will ever be perfect for the entire duration of any trip.
Please be aware that the boat trip on Halong Bay can be subject to short notice change if certain adverse weather conditions develop during your trip. These could occur all year round, but especially in monsoon season (from October to April). Boat trips on Halong Bay are governed by the local authorities who are authorised to make such appropriate safety decisions. If your Halong Bay trip is affected by adverse weather, this could either result in a reduced excursion on Halong Bay for your group, or less likely, the need to re-arrange the itinerary if it is not possible at all to go out on Halong Bay. Whilst this is not a frequent occurrence, our local team and leaders are well equipped to handle such situations and have long offered appropriate options to groups in the instances where this may occur.
If you go to Cambodia for the Angkor Wat extension, the weather will be hot and humid all year round. The dry season is late October to May and the monsoon is normally between May and October; though there is an obvious transitional time between those settled periods.
The dry season is as it sounds, with hot days and generally clear skies, though you can expect the odd shower. The monsoon is characterised by short, sharp bursts of rain and is generally overcast all day though this does not detract from the enjoyment of the place; you just need to take an umbrella or buy a cheap local poncho!
This trip is rated Activity Level 3- Moderate and classified Road.
9 days cycling (including 1 optional ride), average 70km/day (43 miles), 90% vehicle support.
Road surfaces are mostly on good tarmac. The route is generally flat with some undulation and the exception of Dalat and the Hai Van Pass Vietnam can be hot and humid, but rests and water are readily available. You should be comfortable riding in traffic on occasions. This is a busy trip but anyone not wanting to cycle all day can use the support vehicle.
11 nights comfortable hotels, 1 night boat with twin share cabins, 1 night sleeper train, soft-bed berths.
The accommodation on this trip is mostly in good quality hotels (mostly 3-4 star), and all nights are en-suite except the train.
During this trip we spend one night on the sleeper train, this being the best way to travel long distances with the locals. The journey between Hue and Hanoi is quite comfortable although despite being first class, it is still quite basic. You will be in a 4 man cabin, (occasionally 6 depending on season) and bedding is provided, although some travellers prefer to bring their own sleeping sheet. On occasion, passengers of different genders will be required to share a compartment and there will be occasions where you'll be sharing with local people who are not part of your group. Most trains have a dining carriage but people generally stock up on snacks before the journey.
On the boat in Halong Bay, we stay in en-suite twin cabins.
Our overnight spot on Whale Island is regarded as an absolute highlight for many, however, it is basic. You will stay in bamboo thatched bungalows each with mosquito nets, fans and en-suite bathrooms. The simplicity of island life and this overnight spot really makes it idyllic but you should be prepared for it to be a bit different to the hotels used for the rest of the trip.
Please be advised that the accommodation listed in each location on the day to day itinerary are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality.
Single supplements are available (on request) and only available for nights spent in hotels during the trip. Please advise the sales team at the time of booking if you would like to request a single supplement.
A refreshing breeze flitters through thick leafy foliage where a soupy river supports a vast array of plant life.
This has to be a trip of a lifetime. Cycling through a country that is unspoilt, dramatic countryside, mountains, lakes, coast, busy, manic towns and cities where the traffic stops for no-one. It is a country like no other and needs to be experienced to be believed. Be prepared to never come up for air. The people are so friendly and helpful and the food so delicious. Our group bonded well which made for the trip and our support team looked after us well.
Visiting Whale Island and being blown away by its remoteness and uniqueness Cycling up the Hai Van Pass. Cycling 30km down a mountain pass where the temperature ranged from feeling like being in a fridge to feeling like being in a sauna. Finally, Halong Bay Cruise. Cycling through the craziness and mayhem of towns and cities but being expertly guided through safely.
Tong was good fun, very knowledgeable and knew his stuff. He was also very fit and cracked the whip every day. He was also very motivating and inspirational and kept us on our toes. He also looked after our health and safety implicitly.
Be prepared for long days in the saddle, intense heat and to get very sweaty. Please try and get fit before you travel as it would be a shame to miss even 1 hour of cycling. The scenery is so varied, the towns are manically busy so be prepared for some hairy moments but the guides ensure you are safely taken through the craziness of it all. It has to be seen to be believed.
You will not be disappointed with this trip if you go with eyes wide open. It certainly exceeded my expectations. I didn't expect the cycling to be so difficult and I am a fit person so it helps to even do some cycling before you go. Be prepared to see a lot of rubbish as the country doesn't seem to have got its head around recycling yet and it's a shame to see the countryside and coastal areas littered with rubbish. However, that is a minor criticism in what is a beautiful country. My memories will live with me forever from this trip.
This was a brilliant holiday which exceeded all my expectations. So well looked after by our leader, Toan Dao, this was a chance to see the real Vietnam. There were so many other activities included in the trip as well as the cycling and the accommodation was faultless. Great group of fellow travellers who felt like old friends by the end of the trip.
Just book it. You won't be disappointed.
This is a great cycling adventure and a wonderful way to visit Vietnam! In addition to cycling through beautiful cities, villages, mountains and ocean landscapes, other memorable experiences included a wonderful relaxing overnight on Whale Island eco-lodge, overnight on a sleeper train, cruise and kayak in scenic Ha long Bay. Our enthusiastic tour leader Tung did an excellent job leading and keeping our group safe. I appreciated all the behind the scene logistics traveling from Saigon to Hanoi and seamless coordination of all activities on the tour. The support team driver Nhan and mechanic Trieu also did a fantastic job keeping us hydrated and fueled with fresh fruits and local snacks. We had a fantastic group of cyclists that made the trip even more enjoyable. The Vietnamese people were very friendly and inviting.
Cycling Hoi Van Pass. Visiting the beautiful city of Hoi An. Cruising and kayak on Halong Bay. Island stay at an eco-lodge.
Tung was excellent. He kept the group safe and took great care of accommodating everyones need. He prepped us well with the days activities. It was also nice he shared his personal history and experiences with our group.
Would totally recommend the trip.
Not only did our mechanic Trieu help support the maintenance of our bikes, but he did an excellent job taking care of our refueling needs. His friendliness, helpfulness (wetting our personal towels, filling our water bottles, ...) and pride in supporting our cycling group shined especially in the way he lined up our bikes in the beginning and end of the day as well as the rest stops. Impressive!!!
Our experience booking a trip with Exodus was great. From the time of booking the trip to our return flight, after our trip, was working out perfectly. Thanks to a wonderful, amazing tour guide, mechanic, truck- and bus driver we had a well organized trip. Not once did we have to wait for a connection. The hotels were wonderful, the bikes we had, were in perfect shape and the mechanic, on a lay-over day, changed all our chains. Lunches we ate were supporting smaller restaurants in many rural settings. We highly recommend this trip.
While riding along the street, many kids would come out of their houses and call out "hello"! Kids riding their bikes home from school would great us with a friendly "hello".
Chi, our group leader, was amazing, helpful, genuine, caring, organized, engaging, knowledgeable, punctual and many more wonderful characteristics. He was not only a great group leader, but you could see that the support team (mechanic, bus driver and truck driver) respected him.
This was a fantastic cycling holiday and excellent way to see a good part of Vietnam and experience its culture from the bustling cities of Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, to historical cities such as Hoi An and Hue, as well as local villages and varying countryside. The trip is well balanced between biking (8 of 14 days), other activities (i.e. exploring the Cu Chi tunnels, caving, snorkeling, touring historic sites, shopping, etc.) and rest days at some idyllic locations (Whale Island, Ha Long Bay). The biking is rated as moderate and geared for biking enthusiasts or generally fit people as its mostly flat, some undulating sections, some "upulating" sections as our guide liked to characterize the predominantly uphill sections, a few tough climbs and a couple of super fun descents! The first few days on cycling is outside Ho Chi Minh, a bit busy and not too interesting (although the destinations were great). Thereafter the cycling becomes much more interesting and really fun! The trip is extremely well organized - I can't say enough good things about our guide Son and the rest of the team. Our group of 17 was diverse but bonded quickly, were very supportive of one another (even to those who spread the Canadian cold around...) and enjoyed a lot of laughs and Tiger beer together, and even some singalongs with "Kennaoke" and his ukulele! The food and accommodation exceeded our expectations, and the Vietnamese people are extremely friendly and hospitable. Fantastic trip, don't hesitate to do this one!
Biking, its a toss up between the joy of the 5000 foot descent from Dalat and the 2000 foot climb of the Hai Van Pass (wasn't smiling nearing as much but great sense of accomplishment). Culturally, riding through the countryside with its lush rice paddies, water buffalo, hard working locals and many friendly children saying "hello" as you passed.
Our group leader, Son, was awesome. Well organized, very informative on Vietnamese history, culture and the environment (kudos here), communication skills were excellent (more understandable than most Brits...yikes, going to be in trouble for that comment!), very safety conscious, enthusiastic and encouraging, and able to keep the group focused and on schedule. Son and his family hosted dinner on the final evening of the trip, everyone from our group attended, and it was a magical evening, amazing food, lots of shared memories, laughs and hugs! The entire team supporting Son was also excellent.
1. Do some training beforehand, you'll enjoy the rides more and you'll want to experience the satisfaction of climbing the Hai Van pass. 2. Try all the food, its mostly great, just beware of the little red chilies! 3. Be prepared to barter in the markets and recognize you are getting fake products (make good gifts!) 4. Don't drink the water, stick to beer! Tiger is "go to" beer but the rest are good too, and inexpensive! 5. Buy some tailor made clothing in Hoi An at Yaly's or another reputable place. Its great quality, good value. I bought a number of Egyptian cotton dress shirts (and promptly threw out my older off the shelf ones when I got home) and my wife bought a few jumpsuits that she is eagerly waiting to display once the snow melts!
First trip with Exodus, very impressed, highly highly recommended!
A great trip really well organised from start to finish, fantastic to see so many places in one holiday.
An excellent group leader who kept everything together and on time. Great knowledge of Vietnam and its history a really interesting man with a good sense of humour.
Get some practice in and take Cycling padded pants. Get your drinks before you get on the overnight train as they ran out of beer very quickly.
This holiday was the most fantastic holiday I have ever been on. Every day was a challenge that was broken down into small sections so it was possible to complete. The route was so exciting, the lunch stops were fantastic, really delicious food. The hotels were such a treat at the end of the day after a hard days cycling. Our tour guide Tung was the best and his crew were fun and so encouraging. Vietnam is a beautiful country and biking is a fantastic way to see it. The train ride was really different and such a great experience.
Tung gave us excellent historical And political context. He was so knowledgeable about the area. He was great fun and a GREAT GUIDE.
The people were so respectful to us as travellers.
Go for it, enjoy every experience.
Overall a fantastic trip. Lucky with the group members and Son the leader and his team. Vietnam is wonderful... the people, the food and the countryside. A bonus being it is very cheap!
Moments! The children shouting "Hallo" formed the sound backdrop to the trip. Add to that the food in the local restaurants (we are veggies and were catered for exceptionally well).
Could not praise Son enough. His gentle but firm organisation, sense of humour and unshakeable positive outlook. Also his explainations about the culture and the economy. Lastly his enviromental concerns.
Go!!! But, do some riding first to make it more enjoyable.
This was a very well-run tour which, because of the daily combination of medium-to-long bike rides and substantial bus rides, requires a fair amount of coordination. Since a bus was required, it was a simple matter for those not up to the full day's ride to spend part of it on the bus. It was quite a treat to have a guide, a mechanic riding the tail end, a bus driver and a truck driver. They were a great team and didn't miss a step. A particular mention must be made of the team leader, Son Nguyen, who ran things with a firm hand without being overbearing. Guiding a group of Western cyclists through the chaotic traffic of Vietnam, with its swarms of scooters going in every direction, is not for the faint of heart. He was on top of every detail. For example, one of us has an allergy to shellfish. He had this in hand before every meal, and she usually received her crustacean-and-mollusc-free dish right away, rather than having to chase it up. Lunch was typically a delicious bowl of pho in a small family restaurant. Restaurants and hotels were always ready for our arrival, and there were no problems or long waits for check-ins The tour itself is well structured, with a free day with no riding every four days or so. The riding portion started and ended outside the major towns and cities, where the traffic would have been insane. The hotels were much nicer than we expected, in the 3.5 to 4.5 star range. The rides ranged from 50 to 100 km per day and were not technically challenging. There are a few hills, and the one long climb up the Hai Van Pass is a 500+ meter climb over 10 kilometres. Everyone who attempted it crested the summit within an hour. However, it is humid and the temperature ranged from the high 20s to mid 30s. There were hourly stops for fruit and hydration, and we certainly used our bottles on the bikes. Expect to sweat out many litres over the course of a day's ride. The Vietnamese are lovely and welcoming people. We have fond memories of many children waving and calling out "Hello!" as we rode past, often reaching out to snag high-fives. They also have a real interest in visitors, asking us where we came from, and giving us interesting insights into the country. This rapidly growing and modernizing country, however, has major problems with transportation and trash. There are millions of scooters and small trucks with little regard for the rules of the road, so one has to be alert. At least there are relatively few cars, which would make traffic much worse. Fortunately the truck or bus would go ahead and block traffic for our left turns and major intersections. There is a lot of air pollution because of the traffic, and a lot of scooter riders are wearing masks – not really an option for cyclists riding the distances we did in the heat and humidity.
The children calling out "Hello!"
Superb. Son was very well organized and didn't miss a step.


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