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2 July 2018
Due to party noise, I packed up and drove to another campsite at 3 a.m.
I woke up at my quieter campsite a bit before 9 a.m., ready to move on
I'm starting my day with a stop at the flower show on Hwy 120
Lupines and monkeyflower
Pink at my feet
The pink monkeyflowers didn't grow over this dirt mound
The pink ground cover fades out in this area
I believe we have an enceliopsis daisy here
Patches of phlox are blooming in between the larger shrubs at Sagehen Summit
Further up the road I stop at scenic Sagehen Summit for a few minutes
I drive out toward the Adobe Hills
A stop at the cabin
The cabin is slowly disintegrating, as we all do
A beautiful fireplace remains
A lizard scurries under a bush
There's a very healthy spring here
... and a not-so-skillful inscription from almost 50 years ago
The old round rock corral here was skillfully built
I encounter a few wild horses as I drive away
This guy looks like he's been through a few rough times
The FJ loves sandy roads, so let's drive a few miles of that
I see a sand dune over there, and Cowtrack Mountain in the distance
We reenter Inyo National Forest
My road is a slow sandy uphill, and the FJ is doing well on it so far
The FJ smiles as it reaches the crest of the sandy hill out of Adobe Valley
Here's a quiet, hidden valley to drive across
The sagebrush is replaced by small pine trees as the road rises
Lots of small rocks on the road, nothing big yet
I'm entering Nevada on this obscure road with an unexpected state-line marker
Here's another hidden valley to drive across
Yellow buckwheat flowers sporadically appear
The FJ finds a good spot to park, camp and go for a hike
A blooming cactus welcomes me to tonight's campsite
A few rusty tin cans tell me I'm not the first to camp here
I start my hike up the old road
Some of the sagebrush bushes out here are unusually tall
More yellow buckwheat flowers
This sagebrush "tree" is taller than I am
Hmmm... part of someone's taillight on the trail?
A look back as a I walk up a low hill...
There's Boundary Peak way over there
The faint road crawls slowly up out of the valley
Purple sage flowers in the rocks catch my attention
Obsidian flakes? Here?
A few fresh hopsage flowers
Grass growing in the road hasn't been run over in a while
I'm being pulled up into the pine forest
The road disappears into the forest
Follow the cactus
There's a hole in that rock
I catch a view across Huntoon Valley to the Excelsior Range
Just a little further to Huntoon Peak up there (Huntoon BM)
I stumble across an old corral with rough-hewn fence posts
The middle of the corral isn't completely grown-in yet with bushes
A final short climb up the rocks to the summit of Huntoon Peak
The survey marker tells me I'm at Huntoon Peak
Filtered sunlight hits the sagebrush flats below Huntoon Peak
A look down across Huntoon Valley to the Excelsior Mountains
And here's how Boundary Peak looks from Huntoon Peak
Subtle light bugles call down from the sky
Ah, there's a register here hiding in the rocks
This register has ladybugs, like many others!
Huntoon BM Peak doesn't get visited often
The pine forests stand out distinctly from the sagebrush flats
I'm watching that patch of light move around
Another cactus flower guides my way
One last look across Huntoon Valley before starting the hike back
Another enceliopsis, I believe, or maybe not
Down we go...
A Bigelow's monkeyflower blooms discreetly between larger plants
That looks like a dry lake from here, but isn't quite
A butterfly enjoys the yellow buckwheat flowers
Rock walls always catch my eye
Fresh, pinkish hopsage flowers
A mushroom in gray camouflage next to a decomposing root
I walk past a patch of these yellow flowers on tall stems
I climb up to another benchmark point on the way back to camp
A mushroom here seems to be growing out of the rock
Someone has been drilling into this rock
I catch a glimpse of Huntoon Valley from up here too
I rejoin the road to hike back to camp
End-of-day thunderstorms in the air?
My hiking trail would be easier to drive than I thought
So many yellow buckwheat flowers out here right now
Some of these sagebrush bushes out here are so tall
Back at camp, water boils for my favorite instant Mountain House meal
The sun is going down
Such an amazing sunset tonight!
Then the sunset fades, and so do I, for the night
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Michael's was having their "Lowest Price of the Season" sale, so I stopped there yesterday so I could buy more things that I didn't need. I bought some beads, which I did "need", but I also bought some paper pads. K& Co has amazing heavy paper that is printed on both sides, and at 40% off, it came to about 16 cents a sheet - it was just too good to pass up.
I had to use it right away, and this ribbon I bought yesterday (I bought 8 spools of ribbon at 50 cents a spool) seemed to go with. The sketch is from Techno Stamper:
It all came together pretty easily, until I accidentally smeared some ink on the flower. I thought I would add a distress inked edge, and it just kept getting darker and too saturated for the papers underneath. I thought a layer of gesso would soften it a bit, and it smudged the ink around artfully, and then I remembered the Pearlized Gesso technique, but I thought I would morph it a little with glitter instead of Pearl Ex. It doesn't show in the scan, but it's a very glamorous card.
The stamp is from one of my favorite sets, Cherish from Close to My Heart. Too bad it is retired.
Gesso to the rescue!
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- MJ said...
Beautiful! I love it. Thanks so much for playing along.
- September 16, 2009 at 8:17 PM


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If you want to have password encrypted PDF and password should be different for each user, you need to create password alias for all employee (and password can't be changed dynamically)


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[WATCH] Diversification through EU funds
An inconspicuous building on a corner in Zachary Street in our capital city used to be home to a number of offices. But through the help of an EU scheme, the site was turned into a picturesque boutique hotel
An inconspicuous building on a corner in Zachary Street in our capital city used to be home to a number of offices. But through the help of an EU scheme, the site was turned into a picturesque boutique hotel.
The CEO of Sterling Jewellers Alfred Fenech, whose family-owned business Sterling Group has operated in the silverware and jewellery business for over 100 years, said that this concept was very successful – and made possible through the funding injection.
In fact, he explained that the costly art on the walls, which gave the hotel its unique Valletta theme, would probably not have been feasible if not for the EU-funded scheme.
The enterprise successfully implemented a project under the Business Enhance ERDF Grant Schemes co-financed through the European Regional Development Fund under Operational Programme I – 'Fostering a competitive and sustainable economy to meet our challenges'.
It had ventured into different retail areas such as fashionwear, catering and restaurant management and others and has now diversified even further its activities by introducing in its portfolio the provision of tourism products and services related to the promotion of natural and cultural heritage.
Specifically, the business benefited from the SME Diversification and Innovation Grant Scheme, which aims to incentivise SMEs to adapt and become more resilient and address market challenges whilst offering timely support to nurture the right environment for businesses to grow.
On a visit to the hotel, EU funds parliamentary secretary Aaron Farrugia said that the business has successfully diversified its portfolio, now having opened up accomodation of a high standard in Valletta – a UNESCO site. "This is a clear example of a business which is making excellent use of European funding instruments in order to provide a service to the country and the economy. In this case, EU funds were utilised to also improve our country's touristic product."
He explained that the business made good use of funding opportunities by submitting a sound project proposal under the SME Diversification and Innovation Grant Scheme with the aim to develop high-end tourism accommodation in the heart of the capital city.
The ideal location of the hotel has also done the project many favours. It offers its client base a superior experience in the heart of the capital city in close proximity to most of the capital's amenities and attractions. This diversification strategy – apart from adding much needed quality room and bed capacity in the capital – has provided a new alternative revenue stream for the enterprise.
Another successful result of this project focused on the nature and location of the building, which provides an excellent accommodation business and in so doing the beneficiary has diversified its business interests. This diversification activity is assisting the beneficiary to maximise its asset base and tap new business opportunities.
This enterprise is only one of the success stories of SME Diversification and Innovation Grant Schemes. The target groups for these schemes are micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises, with the aim of ensuring that SMEs sustain a high level of resilience through their ability to adapt to rapidly changing market demands. These businesses need to innovate and keep up a steady investment momentum which is crucial to Malta's macro-economic and competitive performance.
Businesses, particularly small ones, face a number of challenges, and this is where the need to innovate and diversify becomes crucial. This is the key to sustainable and competitive economic activity.
Through this scheme, businesses can opt for the diversification of the output of an existing establishment, implement a fundamental change in the overall production process, or even start a new economic activity related to the diversification of the activity of the establishment, the adoption of solutions that are new or significantly advanced.
Funds from the scheme have been used by a number of enterprises for leasing or renting of premises, construction, purchasing equipment, patents and licenses, as well as wage costs related to the wage of change manager employed specifically through the project to drive the necessary change through the initiative.
The scheme is demand-driven and managed through an open rolling call.


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The Christmas season throughout the rest of December and the early part of January guarantees there is always something to with the family, with a partner or business colleague. Throughout our 15 service area locations across the country there is always something going on in the local town or city.
View our Facebook Page to catch regular updates of events happening in your area. With a range of festivities across the country ranging from Christmas markets and fayres, to ice skating rinks and Santa appearances. See below at some of the highlights from a few of our venue.
Chester is hosting a Lantern Magic Show throughout dates in December at Chester Zoo, a fantastic display of animal themed large paper lanterns, with a Christmas surprise for the children. Chester Zoo is one of the more popular tourist attractions in Cheshire.
Durham City's Traditional Christmas Festival is a three day festival with over 190 stalls, where are large variety of food is available. Durham Cathedral is also hosting a candle lit concert of Christmas carols and the lighting of the tree.
Santa's Magical Wonderland is featuring an ice rink, story telling and a live reindeer. In one of Scotland's largest Santa grotto.
Taunton is offering a number of exciting events for the family over this December, including a Christmas fair until the 21st of December. The Winter Wonderland is another great place to take the children until Christmas Eve. With skating available at an indoor artificial rink, a choir, Santa Claus and grotto.


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As one of the most popular truck models on the market today, the Ford F-150 continues to be one of the automaker's most outstanding vehicles. And for its 2015 model year, Ford is putting all the best features and amenities into the F-150's all-new redesign, and our 2015 Ford F-150 review is here to tell you all about what this newest redesign has to offer.
Truck shoppers looking for a�2015 Ford F-150 in San Francisco will find that the truck's redesign didn't tamper too much�with what made the F-150 so popular in the first place. The automaker just rounded out its already fabulous features by focusing on the F-150's fuel economy and interior design.
Sporting a wider cabin (which opens up the truck's cabin by at least two inches between the driver and passenger seats), new interior materials and a lighter body frame, the F-150 feels more like a luxury sedan than a work truck. And the F-150's new aluminum body panels mean a lighterweight truck (over 700 pounds lost) that uses less gas than its predecessors, which means you'll save more money at the fuel pump.
Adding to that is the truck's new lush interior, which boasts great new features including a panoramic sunroof and an eight-inch touchscreen. New LED headlights are also a great new feature that our 2015 Ford F-150 review really liked.
The rest of the F-series were also given redesigns with a major improvement being the power on the F-250 and F-350 with each model getting a new optional 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine that offers increased power of 440 horsepower and 860 lb.-ft. of torque. The super duty F-450's main redesign was its towing upgrade to over 31,200 pounds.
The new 2015 Ford F-150 is available in Colma so stop by our showroom and test drive these great truck models today!


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Over the years we have come to know several areas close to their home quite well so, with camera in hand I finally found a way of recording what I was seeing – an ever changing landscape and a traditional way of life that appeared to be threatened by the advancement of modernity.
You have to be up very early to catch the morning sunrise in TRNC but I don't have far to go to see it some spectacular sunrises – 20 metres or so takes me to the roof top of my aunt and uncles villa with views along the coast and back towards the Besparmak mountains stretching down the Karpas area.
Days are long and hot in the summer months and midday temperatures mean a retreat indoors, under a parasol or to a local coffee shop to sip the local Turkish coffee or a cool beer and while away the time sharing stories with the locals – what a life! Despite the wonderful sun being constant through the summer months, its very tricky and hard work as a photographer in such heat and intense light to photograph the TRNC at its best. The contrasts at midday and several hours either side, produce really strong contrasts of deep shadows and reflective highlights which are difficult to expose for – not impossible but, considering sunrise and sunset are the best hours, why not stay in that coffee shop?
The wilder side of the Karpas has its attractions too, not least, the 'wild' donkeys which live and roam throughout the area.
They are not so much wild as liberated, being descended from Cypriot domestic donkeys left to roam over the Karpas Peninsula National Park as many were abandoned during the 1974 'Intervention' (part of the ongoing dispute between the Turkish side and Greek side of Cyprus when, Turkey intervened to protect the interests of its people when Greece tried to unify the whole island under Greek rule). And so, many domestic Greek donkeys were 'released' as the Greeks (for different reasons) left them behind so the donkey's roamed freely.
They are very beautiful animals and full of character. In the winter when hungry they have however, played havoc with the local farmers raiding their crops. So now the donkeys are 'confined' to a large expanse as a protected area at the end of the Karpas peninsular.
When the sun sets along the coast and over the fields of this ancient land, the light and colours are spectacular – you have to work quickly though and choose your compositions carefully – 1 hour at most and its all gone.


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Here's a snapshot of NZHL's variable home loans currently on offer for a loan amount of $350,000 in Auckland. Please note that this table is formulated based on paying both principal and interest and results are sorted by our star rating (highest to lowest). To compare other home loans, please click here.
The inclusions below represent a selection of the features available with a standard variable rate home loan for an owner occupier. Canstar is not making any suggestion or recommendation to you about this product. Additional conditions may apply to different features. Please see our comparison tables for more detailed information about products on offer from this provider. Please ensure that you read the product disclosure statement (PDS) to determine all the current loan terms and conditions for the product you are considering.
Variable home loan features
- Offset account available on selected loan products
- Redraw facility available
- Additional repayments allowed
- No fee for early repayment
- Online only lender with online applications
- Repayments may be made weekly, fortnightly, or monthly
What types of home loans does NZHL offer?
At the time of writing, NZHL offers the following types of home loans:
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Applying for a NZHL home loan is a simple process; just compare home loans on the Canstar website and then book an appointment with NZHL through their website.
Follow our applying for a home loan checklist, and use the Canstar website to compare NZHL home loans with other home loans before choosing a product that suits your needs:
NZHL allows for additional and lump sum repayments on some of their home loans, but not all of them. Additionally, terms and conditions may apply when making additional repayments; contact NZHL for details.
NZHL offers redraw of surplus funds on several of its home loan products. Fees and charges may apply to use of a redraw facility; contact your lender for details or learn more about redraw facilities here.
If you're in the market for a home loan, compare your home loan options with Canstar:
NZHL was established in Hamilton in 1996, by its founders John Erkkila and Murray Ferguson, and was acquired by Kiwibank in 2012.
In August 2018 NZHL celebrated its 20,000th client, and at the time of writing claimed its clients were saving more than $41 million per year in interest costs.


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text: DJ Machete Rob Machete Los Angeles Rob Machete began his musical career back in 1991 as DJ Rob G, spinning Hip-Hop at Hollywood afterhours events such as No-Doz, What?, and Caffiend. The Los Angeles underground rave culture was in it's infancy and Rob was inspired by the techno-breakbeat music emerging out of England via vinyl records played by DJs Raw, Curious, and Oscar da Grouch. These frantic bass-heavy beats that evolved from old-school breaks layered with HipHop and Reggae samples were intriguing and propelled him in a new direction. Rob, encouraged by his peers, changed his professional name to Machete in 1994 - a title meant to evoke the nature of his mixing and cutting skills in relation to this new Jungle music. As DJ Machete, Rob helped put his crew, Junglist Platoon, on the map with gigs at nearly every Jungle party in the Greater Los Angeles area. A brief residency with Los Angeles mega-promoter Insomniac, plus a noted mention in URB Magazine's NEXT 100 Issue (1998) garnered much attention. Machete was then featured on various dates of the infamous KungFu-Knowledge Tour of 1999, placing him alongside many of the world's best talents including DJ Craze, Mampi Swift, and Rob Playford. In March of 1999 the Junglist Platoon began hosting a weekly Drum and Bass event called RESPECT with Machete in charge of talent bookings, promotions, as well as being a resident DJ. March of 2000 saw Machete organize a RESPECT one-off at the Winter Music Conference in Miami which successfully placed the RESPECT brand at the forefront of Los Angeles Drum and Bass. After 17+ years, RESPECT is the longest running Jungle/Drum and Bass weekly in Los Angeles in addition to being one of the most successful clubs of it's kind in the United States. RESPECT is globally known for bringing the best international and stateside talent and continues to do so after settling into it's fifth and most current venue, The Dragonfly in Hollywood. Machete is well-traveled and has showcased his skills in Italy, Croatia, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Canada and in numerous other cities and states across North America. Machete notably made history as one of the very first Jungle/Drum and Bass DJs flown to perform in Anchorage, Alaska. In 2016 Machete is busier than ever with his DJ residency at RESPECT, spinning at one-off events, booking Drum and Bass tours as an agent of Circle Talent Agency, hosting a weekly RESPECT DnB RADIO program, and engaging production projects proving his versatility as an artist. DJ Machete's longevity speaks for his talents, dedication, and determination which has surely solidified his place as a force in the electronic music scene. DJ Machete's tracks Machete - Live @ Respect [12.10.2015] by DJ Machete published on 2015-12-13T03:18:34Z Everyday Junglist Podcast-Detroit Episode 263 feat. Machete by DJ Machete published on 2015-04-15T21:32:00Z Hospital Podcast : US Special #2 with DJ Machete by DJ Machete published on 2014-09-04T16:47:52Z Machete Live@Signal Flow Radio [11.13.12] by DJ Machete published on 2013-01-15T05:22:57Z


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November Monthly Oracle Guidance and Affirmation
Mary Magdalene comes to us this month using the Magdalene Oracle by Toni Carmine Salerno guiding us to pay attention to the colors we are drawn to. Be attentive to the color of the clothes you choose, the food and drink you consume as they all have a profound effect on the way you feel. Take a few moments to notice the color and beauty in nature. What colors do you see? What color is the sky? The leaves on the trees? What color is the ground you are standing on?
Colors carry and vibrate at particular energy frequencies. These frequencies can effect how we feel, our overall health and wellness and even our healing.
When you find yourself being drawn to a particular color, pay attention to the energy emanating from it; how does it make you feel? Does it provoke a certain feeling or mood? Provide comfort? Perhaps you feel more vibrant and energized. Does it invoke a certain memory?
When you are drawn to a particular color it is because you resonate with that color's frequency. Color effects our own personal vibrational field and emotions and can help to balance our emotions and restore our wellbeing. Below is a meditation, that is particularly useful if you are feeling low on energy or feeling emotional.
I invite you to find a comfortable place to sit, relax and quite your mind. Close yours and take a few nice deep breaths into your belly and exhale releasing all stress, worries, feelings and thoughts. Now..
Imagine yourself on a sandy beach watching the waters ebb and flow. You feel the gentle breeze of the ocean blowing through your mind, clearing away all unwanted thoughts, concerns and negative feelings. Visualize each color of the rainbow one at a time. Take your tie with each one. Breathe in the essence and vibration of each color until you can feel it vibrating in every part and every cell of your body. Allow each color to flow through as you affirm:
I AM a violet flame
I AM a blue flame
I AM a pin flame
I AM a green flame
I AM a yellow flame
I AM an orange flame
I AM a ruby red flame
I AM a white flame
I AM a golden flame
I AM a silver flame
I AM an iridescent flame
Pay attention to what your body and color is telling you this month and use color to help you if you need to make adjustments. Have fun and enjoy playing with your color choices this month!
November Monthly Affirmation:
To help you anchor in and remember this month's oracle guidance of color. I created the following affirmation and photo:
I consciously choose colors that improve my mood and well-being.


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The most controversial questions posed to Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke at his lecture to George Washington University students today focused on one topic: gold.
While acknowledging the long history of the gold standard and its importance in the development of central banking, Ben Bernanke made crystal clear that we're never going back to the gold standard.
He explained that the argument supporting the gold standard has two parts: 1) the "desire to maintain the value of the dollar"—implying a "desire to have very low price stability, and 2) an aversion to allowing "the central bank to respond with monetary policy to booms and busts," explaining that "the advocates of the gold standard don't want to give the central bank that power."
But regardless of the impetus for these arguments, he explains, a return to the gold standard now "would not be practical for monetary reasons or policy reasons":
Bernanke pointed out various reasons that there's simply "not enough gold" to sustain today's global economy. First, extracting gold from the ground is a costly and uncertain endeavor. There is a limited amount of gold in the world, and it just doesn't make sense in the modern world for central or commercial banks store large amounts of gold in vaults. The size of the gold supply and inconvenience of the metal renders it too impractical to keep up with the pace of global commerce.
Second, while advocates of the gold standard are right that prices remain stable in the long-term, "on a year to year basis, that's not true." Limited supplies of gold—or changes to the supply of gold—cause prices of goods to be volatile in the short-term, regardless of long-term price stability.
In a rebuttal to the second part of that argument, Bernanke explained, "the commitment to the gold standard is that no matter how bad [the economy gets] we're going to stick to the gold standard."
He pointed to a substantial tome of economic research finding that the gold standard aggravated the Great Depression, saying "the gold standard was one of the main reasons the Great Depression was so bad and so long." The inability of the Federal Reserve to control monetary policy—open up credit, address unemployment, and drive business demand—left it with much less power to avert or mitigate the decade-long crisis. Bernanke added that countries not tied to the gold standard also had a much easier time getting out of the Depression. In the modern world, he said, "we've seen that problem with various kinds of fixed exchange rates."
Ultimately, he concluded that the gold standard hasn't really worked since the end of WWI. "Economic historians argue that after World War I the labor movements became much stronger," so we consequently saw, "much more attention to employment and business cycles." That prevents our economies from suffering exaggerated boom and bust cycles, and allowed the Fed to mitigate the effects of the recent financial crisis.
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SME Week Youth Essay Competition 2019 – Launch
Youth of Europe, it is time to make your voice heard! If you are between the ages of 18-25 the European Commission wants to hear your ideas and thoughts on the topic of entrepreneurship, SMEs and the European entrepreneurial ecosystem.
The Youth Essay competition, organised by the European Commission Directorate General for Single Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, is launching for the fourth time and is looking for submissions that answer the following:
"Write the speech that you would give as the new Commissioner for SMEs and entrepreneurship to Europe's entrepreneurs"
The Youth Essay Competition is a chance to share your thoughts and opinions with key policymakers and entrepreneurs on a European platform within the domains of enterprise, entrepreneurship and SMEs.
This year, the competition will be divided into two rounds:
- Round 1: This is an open call to submit your speech. This submission is due by 16 August 2019
- Round 2: You have given your inauguration speech and journalists are asking you for more details about your ideas. If you are selected for the top 10, you will receive three 'follow up' questions asking you to expand upon the ideas in your speech.
In order to win the prize of an all-expenses paid trip to the 2019 SME Assembly in Helsinki, submit your speech of no more than 2 500 words in English before 16 August 2019.
Don't know what to write? Not sure where to start? Have a look at previous winning entries:
- 2016: Andri Pandoura, "What can the EU do to encourage more young people to become entrepreneurs?"
- 2017: Oksana Vedmidska, "What skills do tomorrow's entrepreneurs need?"
- 2018: Marija Elena Borg, "What steps should entrepreneurs and government take to become more innovative?"
You can also have a look at the entries from previous finalists:
- 2016: Katie Williams, Francesco Foglia and Frici Barabas
- 2017: Pavle Kostić and Evlampia Karavangeli
- 2018: Ngaio Olsen-Stahl and Joakim Davidsson
To get started, read through the rules below, get writing and SUBMIT!
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- The competition is open to all 18 to 25 year olds from European Member States or COSME partners countries (see the list)
- Speeches should not exceed 2 500 words in length
- All submissions must be in English
- Only one entry per applicant
- The deadline for Round 1 submissions is 16 August 2019
- The three finalists will be announced in October ahead of SME Week and will compete at a grand finale in Helsinki as part of the SME Assembly, where they will give their speeches
- The final winner will be chosen via a public vote
- An all-expenses paid trip to the SME Assembly in Helsinki, Finland for the three finalists, to deliver their speeches to 500+ Assembly delegates
- Presentation training before delivering speech live on stage at the SME Assembly 2019
- Promotion of speeches across official social media channels
See Youth Essay Competition 2019 Terms and Conditions.
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Youth Essay Competition – Advice from 2017 winner Oksana Vedmidska
Oksana Vedmidska, most recent winner of the SME Week Youth Essay Competition in 2017, is back on the Portal! Last week she shared what she has been doing since winning the competition, the best part about entering and her advice on how to answer the 2018 question. Haven't read it yet? Have a look here.
Today Oksana shares with us her advice for the 2018 competitors, what she learnt from her competition experience last year and finally her projects for the future.
Do you have any advice for the 2018 competitors?
I am convinced that our thoughts influence our actions in a material manner. That is why my advice would be to think practically. Let me demonstrate this. There is a young Ukrainian performing artist that uses the motto "Brave, Love, Freedom". I would use this motto in a practical way in order to dwell upon the topic of this year's competition.
Let's take firstly the point "Love" I would interpret it in the following way: look around you, define the persons you care about, think about their needs and what innovative steps are required to improve the lives of your loved ones. Now let us look at "Freedom": get rid of prejudice; let your critical mind absorb and analyse information around you; be open to any topic no matter if you agree with it or not, because firstly you have to listen to opposing opinions, then gather data and facts about the argument and finally build your own opinion. Finally, "Brave": do not be afraid to talk with experts about topics like: Innovation, Political and Social strategies, Economics, and Entrepreneurship, do not be intimidated by their experience and look for seminars and conferences at which these topics are discussed. Finally, do not doubt yourself, sit down and write down all of your own ideas, because these ideas will one way or another influence the behaviour and way of thinking of those who will read or listen to them!
What did you learn from the Youth Essay competition experience?
The essays I read raise very important issues concerning the promotion of entrepreneurship, for example, questions about ethical norms or the way businesses and European officials communicate with youth. These ideas spoke to me and I will keep them in mind in order to use and implement them in terms of my future career and volunteering activities.
Furthermore, while at the SME Assembly 2017 I learnt a lot about the needs, problems and wishes of small and medium-sized enterprises and their suppliers. In addition, thanks to the diversity of the topics discussed I received information that helped me to identify issues that may become problematic and worth discussing in future.
In addition, I must admit that I miss the discussions that I had during the SME Assembly 2017 with the other finalists of the Youth Essay Competition 2017 Evlampia Karavangeli and Pavle Kostić.
Do you have any exciting projects that you would like to share?
For the time being my greatest project is to graduate on time and to carefully study the new EU General Data Protection Regulation about which everyone, and especially entrepreneurs, is anxious. I am also interested in seeing how relations between the EU and Latin American countries develop. My interest comes from both having friends in Latin America and my personal conviction that the development of relationships will only benefit both sides and especially youth from countries with emerging economies.
Interested in the 2018 competition? Find out more right here and read the 2018 advice from 2016 winner Andri Pandoura for more inspiration. Don't forget to read Oksana's first post here and don't forget to keep coming back to the Portal for more exciting content on this year's SME Week Youth Essay Competition.
Catching up with Andri Pandoura – Youth Essay Competition
Today on Promoting Enterprise we are catching up with 2016 Youth Essay Competition winner Andri Pandoura! At the age of 16 Andri won the competition two years ago during the first edition with her answer to "What can the EU do to encourage more young people to become entrepreneurs?". Read on to find out what she has been up to since winning, her take on what it's like being a part of the competition and her advice for the 2018 competitors.
What have you been doing since winning the Youth Essay Competition?
Well, I am still in high school with one more year to go, so lots of stressing about homework, as well as preparations for my university applications. Apart from that, I am still trying to be active in different programs. For instance, I am currently a Youth Ambassador for Structured Dialogue in Cyprus, as well as the Youth Delegate for Cyprus at the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities. Basically, I'm trying to keep myself busy.
Do you have any exciting projects that you would like to share?
A project that I am really excited and honoured to be a part of is "Children as Actors for Transforming Society" (CATS) that takes place in Caux, Switzerland. Every year children, NGOs, schools, youth groups and many more individuals with different levels of experience regarding child participation meet at Caux, stressing the key role of children as not only the future, but also the present. Specifically, all these people with vastly different backgrounds will come together under the umbrella theme of combatting violence in all forms, affecting children and working towards a safer world. It truly is an incredible project, promoting child rights and child participation at its best, in a similar way that the Youth Essay Competition promotes youth participation and allows young people to voice their views about topics that matter to them.
What was the best part about entering the Youth Essay Competition?
The chance to sit down and actually break down a topic such as Youth Entrepreneurship that at first glance appears to be a massive maze with no way out. The Competition gives all the participants, myself included, the chance to voice our opinions about a topic that is rarely discussed in the formal education system, but is of great importance. So really the best part of the competition was its role as an 'amplifier' that helps young people in being heard. Having the chance to participate and speak at the SME Assembly in 2016 allowed me to meet so many incredible individuals, hear different perspectives and opinions on youth entrepreneurship that I never really considered and truly opened new doors for me back home.
What did you learn from the Youth Essay Competition experience?
Most importantly, I learned how significant it is to make an effort and submit an essay, despite any doubts; I never would have imagined that my essay would win and this attitude of 'try, even if you might not succeed' has stuck with me ever since. I overcame my stage fright and learned from first-hand experience that there are people who want to hear your opinions and, even if they don't initiate a conversation, you can always approach them yourself.
Do you have any advice on how to approach this year's question?
I think that the best advice I could offer is to take it easy. It is a very interesting question, but it can also be quite daunting. I would suggest treating it as if you were having a discussion with a close friend or relative. Don't get caught up in the technicalities, just write as if you are talking to someone. We often say "If I were in charge, I would…" and I believe this is the mind-set that will really help in brainstorming. When you get your main points down you can work with that and edit accordingly.
Do you have any advice for the 2018 competitors?
To write from experience is very important in my opinion. I remember feeling uncertain about participating since I was only 16 at the time and obviously lacked the experience and expertise of a university graduate, for instance. My advice is, don't let any feelings of 'inferiority' get you down. The topic of innovation in entrepreneurship and government is not something limited to young entrepreneurs and politicians, and it is not expected of the competitors to fake a certain perspective. Write sincerely and this will shine through.
Youth Essay Competition 2018 – Time to get writing!
Calling all 18-25 year olds, the European Commission wants to hear your voice!
The Youth Essay competition, organised by the European Commission Directorate General for Single Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, is launching for the third time and is looking for answers to the following question:
"What steps should entrepreneurs and government take to become more innovative?"
By taking part in the Youth Essay Competition you have a chance to share your thoughts and opinions with key policymakers and entrepreneurs on a European platform. Sound interesting? In order to win the prize of an all-expenses paid trip to the 2018 SME Assembly in Graz, submit an essay of no more than 2 500 words in English before 23 September 2018.
Don't know what to write? Not sure where to start? Have a look at previous winning entries:
- 2016: Andri Pandoura, "What can the EU do to encourage more young people to become entrepreneurs?"
- 2017: Oksana Vedmidska, "What skills do tomorrow's entrepreneurs need?"
You can also have a look at the entries from the finalists:
- 2016: Katie Williams, Francesco Foglia and Frici Barabas
- 2017: Pavle Kostić and Evlampia Karavangeli
To get started, read through the rules below, get writing and SUBMIT!
If you have any questions please contact email@example.com.
- The competition is open to all 18 to 25 year olds from European Member States or COSME partners countries (see the list)
- Essays should not exceed 2 500 words in length
- All essays must be in English
- Only one entry per applicant
- The deadline for submissions is 23 September 2018
- The three finalists will be announced in October ahead of SME Week and will compete at a grand finale in Graz as part of the SME Assembly, where they will present their essays
- The final winner will be chosen via a public vote
- An all-expenses paid trip to the SME Assembly in Graz, Austria for the three finalists, to present their essays to 500+ Assembly delegates
- Presentation training before delivering essay live on stage at the SME Assembly 2018
- Promotion of essays across SME Week social media channels
See Youth Essay Competition 2018 Terms and Conditions.
Follow us for competition updates on Twitter (@EEPA_EU and @EuropeanSMEWeek), Facebook and Instagram and be sure to follow and use the hashtag #SMEWeekYouth
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Youth Essay Competition 2017 – What's next?
The Youth Essay Competition 2017 submission period is now closed. Thank you to all the participants for all your hard work! This year the competition is getting even tougher, with submissions from across 23 countries and triple the number of entries from 2016. This year the top three countries were Ukraine, Serbia and the United Kingdom. We also received entries from Russia, Egypt and Nigeria. Unfortunately we can only accept submissions from citizens of COSME countries, but thank you for sending us your ideas!
The Essay Competition jury will now deliberate and read through the entries to determine the top three submissions. These top three finalists will be announced right here on Promoting Enterprise and across all our social media in the middle of October, so make sure to follow us to be the first to know!
The final step of the competition involves a live finale in Tallinn at the SME Assembly 2017. Each of the three finalists will present their essay to the 500+ Assembly delegates and the winner will be selected via a public vote.
What could you win?
Each finalist will win an all-expenses paid trip to the SME Assembly 2017 in Tallinn, Estonia, be given special presentation training before the event and finally have their essay and ideas promoted right here on Promoting Enterprise and across all our social media.
Who were the 2016 finalists and what did they have to say? Read about Andri, Katie, Frici and Francesco.
Curious about who will be judging your entry? Meet the Jury!
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How can you win the Youth Essay Competition 2017? – Find out what the jury is looking for!
The deadline for the European Youth Essay Competition is approaching, but there is still time left for submissions! Today on Promoting Enterprise the 2017 essay competition jury are, offering their advice, top tips and what they will be looking for in an entry. Interested in what they have to say? Have a read through and be sure to submit an entry before the deadline on 08 September 2017.
This year the Youth Essay Competition will be judged by a competent and diverse jury, from different fields and with different expertise:
- Kristin Schreiber (DG Grow)
- Cristina Fernández (Global Entrepreneurship Network)
- Przemysław Grzywa (The European Confederation of Young Entrepreneurs)
- Andri Pandoura (2016 Youth Essay Competition winner)
What will the jurors be looking for in an entry?
An entry should primarily answer the essay question, but what specific things should you include to catch a juror's eye? Longer essays are not necessarily better, but this year the jury wants "fresh ideas… and a better understanding of young people and their vision of entrepreneurship", as well as "a sincere passion and interest in the topic of the competition". The jurors want entries to identify the issues that youth face, but also propose innovative and creative solutions that could be implemented by and inform policymakers. In other words: " Is there a better and easily implemented way to 'train' and so 'equip' our future entrepreneurial leaders?"
What will make an entry stand out?
As the jury is so diverse what stands out for one juror may not for another, yet all of them have said that they will be looking for both innovation and truthfulness. Przemysław Grzywa, is looking for an essay that "comes right from the heart instead of Google search engine", a sentiment echoed by Cristina Fernández, who sees the competition as "a chance to let the audience know where exactly the young are facing a roadblock to their path as entrepreneurs".
Speaking from personal experience, Andri Pandoura (the 2016 competition winner), will be looking for a personal essay, as for her "it is important to be able to see the person writing the essay and their story in the essay itself". Kristin Schreiber is "really looking for some out-of-the box thinking". She will also pay attention to the way it is written: "Don't worry if your English is not perfect, but do keep in mind that when you want to convince someone of your ideas, clear writing and keeping it sharp and simple always helps!"
What advice would you give for those still not sure about entering the competition?
"Often, when we hear about a given policy being made, we think – I would have done it much better. Here we offer you a chance to express and test your ideas in real life. To see if and how they can inspire policy makers who work on developing entrepreneurship across Europe. (…) Entering in the competition is a win-win for all!"
– Kristin Schreiber
"Decisions are shaped by those who weigh and get involved. The SME Assembly and this competition are a great opportunity to have the voice of young entrepreneurs heard. Only if entrepreneurs articulate their concerns and ideas, can we hope for entrepreneur-centric policies and programs."
– Cristina Fernández
"If you have your opinion – try it. If you believe one can change the world – try it. If you think you won't succeed – try it even harder."
– Przemysław Grzywa
"Just do it and don't overthink! I had the same doubts last year but you never know how things turn out."
– Andri Pandoura
For more information about the competition have a look right here on Promoting Enterprise and we look forward to receiving your entries!
European SME Week Youth Essay Competition 2017
Are you between the ages of 16-25? Want to make your voice heard?
This is your chance!
The Youth Essay competition, organised by the European Commission Directorate General for Single Market, Industry, Entrepreneurship and SMEs, is launching again and is looking for creative and well thought out answers to this question:
Do you have an opinion on how European policy can help shape the future; or on what government, academic institutions and businesses can do to ensure that young people can acquire the skills they need for tomorrow's world of work? Would you like to share it with policymakers and entrepreneurs on a European stage? All you need to do to have a chance of winning an all expenses paid trip to the 2017 SME Assembly in Tallinn, is submit an essay of no more than 2 500 words in English before 8 September 2017.
Need some inspiration? Have a look at Andri Pandoura's winning entry from 2016 and the entries from finalists Katie Williams, Francesco Foglia and Frici Barabas.
To get started, read through the rules below, get writing and
If you have any questions please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
- The competition is open to all 16 to 25 years old from European Member States or COSME partners countries (see the list)
- Essays should not exceed 2 500 words in length
- All essays must be in English
- Only one entry per applicant
- The deadline for submissions is 8 September 2017
- The three finalists will be announced in October ahead of SME Week and will compete at a grand finale in Tallinn where they will present their essays
- The final winner will be chosen via a public vote
- An all expenses paid trip to the SME Assembly in Tallinn, Estonia for the three finalists, to present their essays to 500+ Assembly delegates
- Presentation training before delivering essay live on stage at the SME Assembly 2017
- Promotion of essays across SME Week social media channels
Follow us for competition updates: #SMEWeekYouth
Twitter: @EEPA_EU and @EuropeanSMEWeek
Instagram: @promotingenterprise
Facebook: @PromotingEnterprise
See Youth Essay Competition 2017 Terms and conditions.
Meet our partners:
Youth essay competition 2016 – Where are they now?
Happy Birthday to Andri Pandoura, last years' youth essay competition winner! Winning the Europe wide contest at the age of only 16, we caught up with the now 17 year old Andri to see what she has been up to since winning the competition…
What was it like to win the Youth Essay Competition?
There are no words to describe what winning the Youth Essay Competition was like. It was truly an amazing, once in a lifetime opportunity for which I will always be grateful. Speaking at the SME Assembly 2016 helped me mature and be more confident in myself. All in all, the experience of winning the Youth Essay Competition and attending the Assembly is unforgettable.
What have you been doing since winning the Youth Essay Competition in 2016?
In between school and homework, I still try to be involved in youth work through projects and workshops. On returning back home after the Assembly I was awarded by the Cyprus Employers & Industrialists Federation (OEB) and have had various newspaper and television interviews. Recently, I won the National "Erifili" Award for Woman Entrepreneur of the Year, which was not only a big honour, but also an encouragement to carry on with my involvement in the youth sector. Sadly, my term at the Cyprus Children's Parliament ended last month, but I am nonetheless still attending some of the sessions and trying to support the members of the new term as much as I can.
What is next for you? What are your plans for the future?
Other than my IGCSE exams that are approaching, I have a trip planned to Brussels for March. I will be attending the March Session of the European Economic and Social Committee, as well as the Your Europe, Your Say 2017 debate that follows. Other than this, we'll just have to wait and see!
Read about Andri and the 2016 runners' up: Katie, Francesco and Frici.
Are you between the ages of 16-25? Got something to say about entrepreneurship in Europe? Be sure to keep checking here on Promoting Enterprise for information about the 2017 edition of the youth essay competition.
What lies ahead? – Looking back on 2016 and where 2017 will take us
We are coming to the end of 2016…and what a year it has been! This year on the blog we have met some inspiring entrepreneurs, who showed us what it means to be innovative, creative, daring and more. From the seasoned to the new, from older to younger, we have been very lucky here on Promoting Enterprise to have met and featured so many inspiring individuals.
We must also not forget all the winners we have met! Starting with the hotly contested European Enterprise Promotion Awards where we had 6 category winners and a Grand Jury Prize winner. Read all about them here. Let us also not forget all of the amazing national projects that made it onto the shortlist, find out about them here.
This year for the first time there was an opportunity for young Europeans to participate, that's right we are talking about the Youth Essay Competition, which received many outstanding entries, of which only 3 finalists and 1 winner were selected. The finalists, Francesco Foglia, Frici Barabas and Katie Williams all differed very much in their approach as to how to motivate young Europeans to become entrepreneurs, and all pushed the Jury to think about the opportunities available. The winner of the competition, Andri Pandoura, from Cyprus impressed the jury with her simple approach and advice on how to connect with youth on their platforms and terms.
Finally, our biggest event of the year was the SME Assembly 2016 held in Bratislava, Slovakia from 23-25 November 2016. If you missed it, read our daily posts (Day 1, Day 2, Day 3) and have a look at our Instagram for images of one of the biggest European gatherings of entrepreneurs, facilitators and innovative thinkers!
It has certainly been an eventful and entrepreneurial year, and we look forward to seeing what 2017 will bring! So from all of the Promoting Enterprise team, thank you for supporting us and reading our posts, we hope you have enjoyed them! Curious about what we will bring you in 2017? Not long to wait, so Happy Holidays and see you back here in 2017!
Meeting the voices of tomorrow – Youth Essay Competition winner Andri Pandoura
Are you ready to meet the winner of the Youth Essay Competition? At only 16 she is challenging us all to reconsider our thoughts on youth entrepreneurship and the opportunities offered to the younger generations to make their voices heard at the European level. Please welcome Andri Pandoura!
Andri is currently studying in her native Cyprus, but has already developed a keen interest in youth and human rights. She has further developed this interest through her membership of the Cyprus children's parliament and plans to take it further by studying human rights law at university. Today she shares with us what drove her to participate, her thoughts on presenting at the SME Assembly 2016, where she sees the future of entrepreneurship and finally her words of wisdom for other ambitious young people.
What made you enter the SME Youth Essay Competition?
I saw it as an opportunity to write about my interest in youth rights and voice my opinions as a young person in Europe. There is a lot of over complication, so my idea was to take a simple, even childlike approach to this topic and think about all the small steps that can lead us to something bigger. In general there are not many opportunities for those of us under 18 to participate in such competitions so I think that every time there is an opportunity like this one we should take it!
What did you think about the SME Assembly 2016?
I thought it was amazing and the 'opportunity of a lifetime'. There was such a welcoming atmosphere and I got to speak to and interact with inspiring people who did not care that I was 16. Initially I thought that the presentation would be stressful, and honestly I was stressing about it since I found out, I thought I might even faint on stage. In the end though all the staff and other speakers really helped me to relax and feel comfortable and I just did it. I think the assembly is a great initiative as well as the competition itself and really hope it continues again next year so that others can have the same opportunity to make their voices heard.
Looking 10 years ahead from now, in 2026, what do you think entrepreneurship will be?
I don't believe that the actual definition of entrepreneurship will change, but it will become more accessible and anyone will be able to become an entrepreneur. I hope that there will be cross-generational cooperation as we have a lot to learn from each other and this can contribute to a constant flow of innovation and ideas. Education will also continue to play a big role 10 years from now, and it will develop alongside the advancement of technology. I think entrepreneurs will be coming up with things we can't even begin to imagine!
Alongside this I think there will be a focus on working with clients to give them what they want, for example, working with students to see what it is they want and need for their education. This in turn will hopefully lead to an increase in the number of start-ups, particularly youth ones. Start-up and SME culture will have developed and we will see more support in the form of bodies, panels and organisations designed to foster entrepreneurship.
I want to take this opportunity to say to other young people that you should not be afraid of actually trying, and that if you fail then just try again. Winning this competition has made such a difference and given me such an amazing platform which has led to other opportunities. I would not be able to say I've been invited to attend a session of the European Economic and Social Forum in Brussels as the guest of Cypriot delegation if I had not entered this competition, so I wanted to say thank you and encourage everyone to take all the opportunities available to you.
Read Andri's entry here.


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Monkey Mia is world famous for its wild dolphin encounters however there's plenty more to do here than just relax on the beautiful white sand waiting for the dolphins to come in to feed (…although that is pretty nice too!). Whether you're visiting for a few days or a few weeks, this post rounds up all the great things to do in Monkey Mia so that you can make the most of your visit here.
Due to its geographical location, most people don't just 'drop by' Monkey Mia. And that's a good thing. Staying around for a few days not only increases your chances of getting close to the dolphins but also gives you time to explore this beautiful little corner of Western Australia and experience some of the other amazing things on offer.
It's likely you'll have a long journey here so you'll be pleased to discover our compilation of things to do in Monkey Mia involve activities which are a short drive drive of the resort. In fact, half of them you can do directly from the Monkey Mia beach. Yay!
So, here goes…
10 amazing things to do in Monkey Mia
1. Monkey Mia Dolphin Encounter
It goes without saying that the Dolphin Encounter at Monkey Mia is an absolute must do.
It's the only place in the world (that I'm aware of) where you have the opportunity to safely hand feed wild dolphins. Being up close with these beautiful animals is a once in a lifetime experience you'll never, ever forget.
The daily feeds are led by the conservation team and volunteers choose spectators to come and feed the dolphins. To increase your chances of getting picked, there's two things I'd recommend.
Firstly, stay on the beach for the whole morning. The crowd dies down massively after the first feed of the day therefore your chances of getting picked increase the next time. Secondly, smile politely and wear something brightly coloured. The volunteers are asked not to pick people who call out or try to attract attention. So, smile and wear neon!
2. Go explore in a Sea Kayak
Hire sea kayaks from the Monkey Mia beach hire hut and explore Shark Bay World Heritage Marine Park. Pack sunblock, plenty of water, a snorkel and a picnic – you'll be able to get an umbrella and waterproof bags from the beach hire hut.
Follow the shoreline down to a beautiful beach spot called Red Bluff where the red earth meets the crystal clear ocean. Along the way, and even sat on the beach, you'll spot some truly amazing marine life! Sting rays, sharks, dugongs, turtles and, of course, the resident Dolphins all make regular appearances.
If you do spot Dolphins, please respect and adhere to the Monkey Mia interaction guidelines.
3. Cruise the Indian Ocean on a Catamaran
Sit back, relax, and experience Sharks Bay from the water!
There are many companies who offer different types of cruises in Sharks Bay but one of our favourites is Perfect Nature Cruises.
Artistocat 2 is the only boat licensed to interact with marine life in the Exclusion Zone. This means they can stop at any time to take full advantage of the marine life sighting experience. Dont miss the chance to experience a natural sea spa in their onboard Boom Net! There's a range of daily cruise options which depart from the Monkey Mia Jetty.
4. Hit the skies with a scenic flight!
Taking a scenic flight is one of the most amazing things to do in Monkey Mia. Sharks Bay is a 2.2 million hectare area of World Heritage and includes one of the largest and most diverse seagrass beds in the world. Seeing the deep red earth contrasting against the white sands and azure blue waters is a truly wonderful sight.
Sharks Bay Aviation offer seven different flight options ranging from twenty minute to ninety minute. They operate from Sharks Bay airport, a fifteen minute drive from Monkey Mia.
5. Go Off-Roading in Francois Peron
Once a sheep station, Francois Peron National Park is one of the the most important areas of wilderness in Australia and is home to many rare, native species.
If you have your own 4WD, you can visit the park and explore at your leisure. Tips for 4WDing in the park can be found here.
When visiting, make sure you don't miss…
- The Peron Heritage Precinct – experience what life was like here during the pastoral days. A self guided walk around the area explains the history of the sheep station and also the culture, history and nature of the surrounding area. Dont miss the artisan hot tub!
- Bottle Bay – the cliff top views from here are breathtaking
- Wanamalu Trail – this walking trail is a 1.5km route between Cape Peron and Skipjack Point. Incredible coast views are enjoyed throughout and the viewing platforms at Skipjack Point are a great look out for marine wildlife!
There are plenty of organised 4WD experiences and tours. For a more cultural experience, Wula Gura Nyinda Eco Adventures offer an immersive 4WD experience hosted by a local aboriginal guide.
6. Visit Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm
For something a little different, visit the Blue Lagoon Pearl Farm.
The Pearl Farm is a floating pontoon which is just 8 minutes from the Monkey Mia Jetty. On the journey across to the pontoon you're likely to spot some local marine life including dugongs, sharks, rays and turtles. From the Sea Lab pontoon you'll experience seeding, cultivating and harvesting of pearls. The Morgan family are 4th generation pearl farmers and have a lifetime of knowledge to share with visitors.
The 90 minute tours depart daily from the Monkey Mia jetty.
7. Watch Shark Feeding at Ocean Park Aquarium
Ocean Park is an award winning eco-aquarium on the shore of Sharks Bay, roughly half an hour drive from Monkey Mia.
The eco-aquarium has a wide range of marine life native to Western Australia including sting rays, sea turtles, sea snakes and sharks. Also included in your entry fee is a fun, educational 45 minute guided tour with a marine scientist. The tour also includes the opportunity to watch the sharks feeding – a truly awesome experience!
Once you've finished, head to the onsite restaurant "Oceans" for delicious snacks and coffee. The terrace boasts beautiful undisturbed ocean views.
8. Hamelin Pool Stromatolites
Hamelin Pool Marine Nature Reserve is one of only two places in the world with living marine stromatolites (living fossils).
You can safely explore the area and view the stromatolites via the Boolagoora broad walk.
The 1.4km loop trail goes through the old coquina quarry and telegraph station. The telegraph station has a tea room and offers tours of the station museum. There's also a stromatolite display explaining the significance and importance of these formations.
9. Visit the only Shell beach in Australia
Shell Beach is a very unique place to visit from Monkey Mia. Created from billions of tiny shells, it is one of only a handful of places on earth where shells completely replace the beach sand.
The beach is a great place for anyone to swim on a calm day. Like the Dead Sea in Jordan, the water is hyper saline (very salty) and therefore easy to float.
10. Relax the day away at Little Lagoon
Little Lagoon is a beautiful area perfect for swimming, fishing, snorkelling, canoeing and walking. The calm waters make it the ideal spot for children to splash around and play. Take a picnic, relax and enjoy the view.
Little Lagoon is very close to Denham so great to team up with a morning/afternoon at the Eco-Aquarium.
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So Mark's homework last night was a set of three word problems with instructions for the parent to make up a few more for practice.
All right, I think. I can do this. AND make it relevant to Mark's interests. So…
Me: "Okay, Mark. Say the Hulk, Captain America, and Iron Man are each fighting three bad guys. How much bad guys are they fighting all together?"
Mark: "I will need to draw a picture. That's one of our strategies for solving word problems."
Me: "Okay."
Fifteen minutes later he's got an elaborate picture with the Hulk fighting Juggernaut, an evil robot, and Magneto; Captain America's taking on Venom, Sandman, and another evil robot; and Iron Man's got some big muscled guy with two guns, Doc Ock, and the Joker.
Mark: "Ka-pow! Boom!"
Me: "How many bad guys all together?"
Mark: "Nine. And they're GOING DOWN."
Way, way too relevant to his interests…


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Qwaider & Sweetest Memories joined blogspot????
LOL!! You keep complaining about them, you keep telling everybody that they suck, and you end up joining them?? Lah lah lah :D
Amman changed so many things in you Q, you are not the man we know any more, I'm disappointed sara7a!
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Listen man, I'm kidding mesh tsade2, my laptop went crazy and I got this when I opened your blog :)
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December 25th, 2007 at 2:10 PM
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mr.anonymous Says:
December 26th, 2007 at 12:00 PM
lol .. that's funny :)
mr.anonymous Says:
December 26th, 2007 at 1:50 PM
to be honest I have no idea what this post is about,just wanna clear smth out off topic….the above post is not of mr.anonymous!
so dude whoever you are,don't be hard on urself man…u can never be me..I'm authentic and your just a clone.