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You know how it goes. When you're first together, you want to be with that other person all the time, you can't get enough of them. And then you get married, your work is so important, you have kids, etc, etc, etc.
And then suddenly you look up one day and the thrill is gone…
In my new video, I have some surprising things that you can do about it.
Is it time to make your relationship a priority? If so, maybe think about doing a Couples Retreat with us. One of the huge benefits of our Couples Retreats is that they are completely private. All of your sessions are either one-on-one or two-on-one with our Master Practitioners, many of whom have over 20 years of experience working with couples. They know how to bring your relationship to the next level.
Or if you'd prefer, call us toll-free at 1-877-204-3664 (US and Canada). For our friends outside the US and Canada, call 01 928-204-5988 or click here and one of our Retreat Guides will call you.
Our Soul Adventure "enhanced our relationship to another level…we feel more connected"
That's exactly what happens when you do a couples retreat with us – it enhances your relationship to a new level, bringing you a deeper connection and closeness.
There's no better way to make your relationship a priority!
Those of you who have been following me for a long time know that I was a divorce attorney for 20 years in Omaha, Nebraska before I had a life-changing experience in Sedona that led me to start Sedona Soul Adventures. And since then, for the past 20 years, we've worked with thousands of couples, helping them to save their marriages and deepen their relationships.
One of the biggest things that I've seen in working with couples now for over 40 years, is a problem that is so easy to solve, it's almost magical. And that's making your relationship a priority.
So what happens? When you're first together, you're in love, you want to spend every moment with that other person, then you get married or live together, you have kids, your work is so important, you're so busy, you've got so much going on, just getting through each day can be really hard.
You stop talking that much, you stop hanging out with each other because you've just got so much else to do, then you start noticing those little things that before you thought were cute and now just annoy the heck out of you. And that's when you know you're on the road to trouble. It's one of the top complaints we hear in our couples retreats.
If your relationship is important to you and you feel it starting to slip away from you, if you don't feel the same kind of zing that you used to, then you need to do something and you need to do it soon.
So here's the first thing I want to say: If you're a woman out there reading this, please don't go to your husband and say, "We need to talk."
The four most dreaded words for most men don't want to hear is, "We need to talk."
Go to him in a quiet moment, a moment where you're both in a good space and say to him, "I've been thinking about this lately… What is one thing I could do to let you know that you're a priority in my life?"
And then shut up and listen to what he has to say. Don't edit or criticize. It might take him a few tries and don't get angry if he jokingly says something crazy like having sex with his favorite Hollywood star… get him to tell you something and don't be upset if it's something that won't involve you or the kids. In fact, encourage him to have it be something that doesn't involve you or the kids, something that's just for him. And if it's reasonable and possible, do it. Do it with happiness, love and enthusiasm.
And if you're a man reading this, do the same thing with your wife. Ask her, "What is one thing I could do to let you know that you're a priority in my life?"
And then shut up and really listen. If it's something you can do and hopefully it won't be some huge shift that she's asking you to do for the rest of your life, such as stop watching sports, then do it. And again, do it with happiness, love and enthusiasm.
After you've successfully completed this, say to your partner, "I want us to spend more time together, just us, having fun." If you know of something fun that you used to do together, suggest that. Don't demand. Just suggest.
Women, I will tell you this will be music to your man's ears. So many men tell us that they feel they are such a distant second after the kids.
You can tell what's important to you by how much time you spend on it. Spending fun time together is magical at bringing the sizzle back into your marriage.
And speaking of sizzle, don't blush or be offended when I say another big booster of relationship happiness is to have more sex. And if that does offend you, then we need to talk.
Study after study shows that happy couples have regular sex that is truly enjoyable for both of them.
This is another one of the most common complaints we hear in our couples retreats and it's not just men complaining about women, it's women complaining about their husbands, and we hear the same complaint from our same sex couples. If you're not having sex like you used to, just start initiating. Tonight! Or this afternoon – that'll wake 'em up!
Doing little, thoughtful things for the other person can make such a difference. I absolutely love getting flowers and little gestures send me over the moon. I was recently gone for a week and Richard sent this to me. It came in this huge envelope and when it was delivered, I was like what the heck is this and then I opened it up and it's a Big Hug. Is that the cutest thing? It just made my heart melt.
What is something you can do for your beloved? If one of you is the one who always does the same thing, like cooking or taking out the trash, surprise the other one by doing it for them occasionally. Is there something they'd love to do, but they're not giving themselves permission because it's expensive or time consuming? Invite them to do it and tell them, "Baby, you're worth it."
A few months ago, we had a couple come to us and they were at the end of their rope. They were fighting all the time and they were ready to split up, especially the wife. They both worked really hard, they had two young children and the husband's mother was very involved in their lives. They had all kinds of issues of "he does this" and "she does that," which were very important to them, of course. But when we really sat and listened to them, all of those things were kind of inconsequential. And of course their sex…
When we dug deep with them, we got down to "What's really going on?" We got down to the truth, which was neither of them felt like they were a priority in the other's life. They both felt that the other's jobs were more important; he felt like the kids meant more to her than he does and she felt like his mother meant more to him than she does, especially because there were many times he was taking the mother's side. And underneath that was, "He doesn't really love me" and "She doesn't really love me."
And here's the real kicker, because what we finally got to was that for both of them underneath that was, "I'm not loveable. My own wife/husband doesn't love me, that must mean I'm not loveable." They weren't thinking this consciously of course, but when we dug deep, they both got it – that that was the culprit.
They both grew up in homes where they were starved for love, both the husband and the wife. He kept trying to show up for his mother and doing things for his mother, because he wanted so desperately to have his mother's love, not because she meant more to him than his wife.
We had them do sessions individually to get at those core wounds, to dig them up and fill them back up with love. What was really amazing was that even though they both did separate breathwork sessions, each one of them had an experience of a vision of the two of them coming together in this incredible bliss, joy and love.
In their final integration session, they said they have never been more in love and they totally know that the other person is the most important person in their life. They also told us they had more sex in the 5 days they were with us than they had in the 5 months before that. When you can get to the root of what's really going on, like these two did, everything else just falls away and you can come back into the love that brought you together in the first place.
How about you? Would you like to come back into that love? If so, give us a call and do a couples retreat with us. Each retreat is completely private, not in groups and custom designed for exactly what the two of you need and want.
I hope this helped, and if you got value from this video, please take the time to like it, share it with someone in your life who think might get something out of it, subscribe to our channel.
To get more information, go to SedonaRetreatGuide.com and get your complimentary copy of The Sedona Guide to Couples Retreats today.
Or if you'd like to talk to someone about doing a retreat that's custom designed for you call us at (928) 204-5988.
You can have the life AND the relationship you want – I know it.
We all talk about being burned out, like it's a normal thing that happens all the time. But did you know that the World Health Organization has now recognized burnout as a legitimate condition that needs to be managed and treated?
It's gotten so serious all around the world, that people are really starting to understand that this kind of stress is literally killing you. Watch my video:
She found her happiness
I love reading our reviews. Sometimes (confession time) I go into Trustpilot to see what new reviews have come in because it makes me feel so good to see what's happening. Also, because I meet all these people when they first come in and I can see how much help they need, and then to have them have such huge turn-arounds each and every time is just so wonderful. It just warms my heart.
And I have to admit that sometimes when I meet people, at the beginning they are in such a state that I have the thought of, "Oh gosh, they might be the first person in a very long time to not have a life changing experience." And as I leave, I say a silent prayer of, "Oh, God, please let it happen for them." And you know what? It always does, it's just absolutely amazing.
So would you like to find your happiness? Worse, are you feeling burned out? If so, you've got to do something about it — as the WHO has recognized, this can kill you!
Call us and speak with someone today. We'll dig deep, finding out what's at the root of your burnout – you probably think you know what it is, but after all these years of doing this work, I'll tell you, it's probably even deeper than you think. We're masters at figuring that out, clearing it out and bringing you back in connection, joy and happiness!
Or if you'd prefer, call us toll-free at 1-877-204-3664 (US and Canada). For our friends outside the US and Canada, call 01 928-204-5988 or click here and one of our Retreat Guides will call you.
In these series of videos, I'm talking about concepts from my book, The Journey to Happy– How Embracing the Concept that Nothing is wrong can transform your life, and also the things we teach to help people have incredible transformations in their retreats with Sedona Soul Adventures.
Today I'm talking about Burnout…
Did you know that the World Health Organization has now recognized burnout as a legitimate condition that needs to be managed and treated?
That's really important because that makes it a legitimate concern and something that people can get treated for.
So what exactly is burnout?
I love this definition from Help Guide, which is associated with Harvard University:
"Burnout is a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. It occurs when you feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, and unable to meet constant demands. As the stress continues, you begin to lose the interest and motivation that led you to take on a certain role in the first place.
Burnout reduces productivity and saps your energy, leaving you feeling increasingly helpless, hopeless, cynical, and resentful. Eventually, you may feel like you have nothing more to give.
The negative effects of burnout spill over into every area of life—including your home, work, and social life. Burnout can also cause long-term changes to your body that make you vulnerable to illnesses like colds and flu. Because of its many consequences, it's important to deal with burnout right away."
And it's important to note that burnout is different than stress.
Stress spikes, burnout is just getting to the point where you feel like you just can't take it anymore. There are many scientists and doctors that have done studies showing that the ongoing, continual stress that many people feel can lead to Burnout.
Now the condition that the WHO issued their findings about was specifically Burnout in the Workplace. But if you've ever experienced it, you know that it very much affects every area of your life and that's exactly what they say in the definition above.
The first time I came to Sedona over 20 years ago, I was completely burned out.
I had just started my 20th year of law practice and the thought of spending another 20 years literally felt like a prison sentence. And the worst part is that it was affecting absolutely every area in my life…
And that's the insidious thing about burnout – it creeps into every area of your life.
There were days I didn't even want to get out of bed. It felt like nothing I did was making any difference.
The thing that changed everything for me was coming to Sedona.
I came here for three days and was lucky enough to connect with an amazing practitioner who now works with me in Sedona Soul Adventures. The three days that I was here changed my life.
I'm going to talk in other videos about other types of burnout and how to spot it, and also some things you can do to deal with it.
But I'll tell you, if you want to really deal with your burnout, or if you're married to or friends with someone who is suffering from burnout, the fastest and most effective thing I know to do is to come here to Sedona and do a retreat.
Now the difficult part is that if you're suffering from burnout, very often you just don't have the energy or the desire to do anything; it's just easier to lie in bed. Or if you're married to someone or friends with someone who's suffering from burnout, they're probably not going to be interested in doing anything.
If that's how you're feeling, if you're just thinking, "What's the use?" that's exactly the indicator that tells you you've absolutely got to do something! You know this is affecting all the areas of your life. You know it's affecting your family, you know it's affecting your kids, and I'd be willing to bet money that it's affecting your health. Because this is the stress that kills.
Let us help you. Let us get to the root of what's ailing you. It's in there somewhere and we're masters at figuring that out, clearing it out, and bringing you back into connection.
I hope this helped, and if you got value from this video, please take the time to like it, share it with someone in your life who think might get something out of it, subscribe to our channel.
And If you want an even more direct path to dealing with your burnout, click here to get your complimentary copy of The Sedona Guide to Spiritual Retreats today.
Or if you'd like to talk to someone about doing a retreat that's custom designed for you call us at (928) 204-5988.
You can have the life AND the relationship you want – I know it.
This past week was a big one. Not only was it Independence Day, but it was the 17th Anniversary of Sedona Soul Adventures going live on the internet – July 4, 2002! We specifically wanted it to be on Independence Day!
I hope you had a wonderful holiday and got some rest and relaxation, and that you were able to reflect on the amazing liberties and freedoms we have – we are truly blessed.
Last week I spent time reflecting on all that has happened over the past 17 years and while I was doing that, I had the most amazing thing happen. I was at a gathering for women in California, and I was in a small group when someone asked me about my work. I told them about Sedona Soul Adventures and one of the women said, "Yes, I did a Soul Adventure 10 years ago." To which I replied, "What?!!?"
She said, "Yes, I did a Soul Adventure 10 years ago and of all the things I've done in all the 10 years since, all the workshops and all that, it is hands down the best thing I've ever done for myself."
Well, of course, that was just the most amazing thing. So we spent time talking and she told me all about her life. It turns out that after her Soul Adventure, she has made the most amazing life for herself. She's become a very sought-after publicist in Hollywood and I was so impressed by her roster of clients. She started a new business a few years ago and even she is amazed at how well it is going. She's in a wonderful relationship and she told me that none of this would have happened without her Soul Adventure.
We had already been there for three days and when I asked her why she hadn't said anything to me, she said she didn't want to intrude on my privacy (she's very conscious of that with her own clients). She said, "It's so funny, I've kept up reading your newsletters all these years, I know everything about you — I know about Richard, I know about your dog, I know everything. It's actually a little stalky!"
It was so cute because then she told me, "I've always wanted to go to Egypt with you, but I couldn't, because it's always at the time of the Oscars and my clients are always at the Oscars! But they moved it up one week this next year, so now I really want to make it happen!"
Oh my Goddess, can you imagine this? I didn't get to meet her when she came the first time, because I was in Peru with my group. To run into someone ten years later and have them tell me that this changed their life and that the transformations have just kept on coming all these years — well, all I can say is, Happy Anniversary! What a fitting thing to happen right at this time.
If you would like that kind of transformation, the real, long-lasting kind. Please give us a call. This is not unusual, this is what happens all the time, all day, every day.
Wishing you a week filled with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness!
I was lucky enough back then to connect with Jorge Luis Delgado, our shaman and guide. Jorge is a master and as everyone in all my groups always say, they can't imagine doing Peru without Jorge, that it quite simply wouldn't be the same. That's a photo of my fabulous 2008 group.
On my first trip in 2008, I met his wife and son, who at the time was 14, a gangly teenager, and he spoke great English. He and I started talking and sat next to each other on our bus ride from Lake Titicaca to Juliaca.
We started talking about American politics, as the 2008 election was in full swing, and Barack Obama and Hilary Clinton were slugging it out in the primaries. He asked me if I thought it was possible that Obama might be nominated and possibly win, and we had a very spirited and enjoyable conversation.
Jorge told me later, "It's so strange, I'm not sure how this happened, he's so interested in American politics and all kinds of things from other countries."
Over the years, I've always asked Jorge how his son was doing and the news just kept getting more and more interesting. He did very well in school, went to University, then ended up living and working in Japan, spent some time in China, and learned to speak Japanese and Chinese fluently. Now this year, he decided to return to Peru and he's working with Jorge!
He was working with a Chinese group and he came to the airport in Cusco when we were about to depart for Lake Titicaca, and we got to spend some time talking. What a joy to see and feel what an incredible young man he has become.
I asked him why he had returned to Peru and he told me, "I want to really learn all the spiritual teachings." Isn't that fantastic? This gangly little kid I met 11 years ago, has become a worldly, accomplished man interested in all aspects of the world, including spirituality. He said he plans to stay here for about two years and then he'll be off to some other place in the world.
It's reminiscent of my godson, Anthony, who I also got to see on this trip and what a joy that was. Back in 2008 when we went to Amantani for the first time (a very rustic, beautiful island in Lake Titicaca where at the time they had no electricity and no running water), we did a very special ceremony and we spent the night in the home of his family.
Anthony was 6 months old at the time, a tiny, adorable baby.
I spent a large amount of that evening holding him and at times I was crying gently and processing. His parents, Juana and Joaquin, don't speak English, but in some way we really connected.
It turns out that two days later they were doing a ceremony with Anthony that is somewhat similar to what we know as baptism.
They asked Jorge to ask me if I would like to be a godmother for Anthony because they felt I had such a strong connection to him. They said they didn't want any obligation from me, just the spiritual connection. I was honored and the ceremony was very beautiful.
After that, I would see Anthony every year and I've also happily contributed to the family and Anthony's education. This photo is from 2014, when I brought him some blowing bubbles. At that time, Anthony was six and he told me he wanted to become a doctor. He also said he was learning traditional Peruvian dance and he enjoyed that very much.
Starting in 2015, Anthony started going to boarding school on the mainland so that he could receive a really good education, so he was never at home when we would spend the night at Juana and Joaquin's home on Amantani. But this year, what a surprise. They brought him, along with his sister, to Chiquito where we had a reunion.
He showed me his school Certificate of Excellence and his parents told me what a good student he is. One of the members of our group interpreted (thank you, Rhonda!), and he told me again that he wants to be a doctor and how much he still enjoys dancing. But now he also really enjoys football (soccer).
To think that this boy from a small island, where they have almost no electricity or running water and when you take a walk you continually run into people who are herding sheep and donkeys, is going to become a doctor…this reminded me of Jorge's son. Anthony's energy is so sweet and pure, yet he is also a determined little boy and I can't wait to see how this unfolds.
Another really fun thing we do every year is to go to Seminario Ceramics in Ollantaytambo. Pablo Seminario is one of the premier ceramic artists in the world, his works are displayed in various museums around the world, including the Field Museum in Chicago.
When I brought my first group in 2008, when we were returning from Machu Picchu by train after a very long day, Jorge asked me, "Would you like to go to the ceramics place?" Not having any idea of what an incredible place this was, I said no because everyone was tired.
One of the members of the group, Jennifer Watt, overheard us and said, "What are we talking about?" and I said, "That we're not going to the ceramics place." She said to me in her usual very direct way, "Who made that decision?" and I responded that I did. I then said if she wanted to go, we'd go and I am so glad I did. His work is so incredible and over the years, I've brought many of his pieces to my home and each year he speaks to our group and we have a wonderful interaction with him and his wife Marilu.
After that trip, Jen and I became great friends and in 2010, I asked her to lead my Peru trip two years in a row (I had Egypt in March, Peru in April and Bali in June, and it was becoming too much to handle), she loved Peru and she had experience leading groups. She did a fantastic job and from that, got a job leading trips to Peru, especially for high school and college students and teachers.
She has now been to Peru 54 times! And one of the things she has incorporated into the tours is an intensive piece of learning about traditional ceramics through Seminario! She, Pablo and Marilu have become great friends.
So when we were there last week, we took a photo of all of us to text to Jen saying, "Wish you were here." Jen had just been in Sedona the week before visiting us at our home and we showed Pablo this photo of Jen and our friend Ranjita (who had been on the Peru trip with me in 2008 and again last year).
I told Pablo this is the view from our home, and he and Marilu should come and visit us in Sedona. He said, "If Jen will bring me, I will come to Sedona!"
So it's so incredible to me, all these connections that started with this first trip and have woven their way through my life, and all these other lives, through the years. Not to mention the other close friends I have made through these trips, people who came on the trips, people I love who are a huge part of my life.
Because at the end of the day, all of this is not so much about the sites (although they are absolutely incredible), it's about the amazing people we share them with and keep connecting with.
This year again, our group has bonded in such a beautiful, special way. One of the women said to me yesterday, "I can't believe how I love everyone in this group and feel so close to them. Doing this with other like-minded people has just been so wonderful.


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Exodus (Program #11) – The Purpose of God's Calling
The story of Moses is really the story of God's calling. Moses was surely called by God. The account of this calling is both riveting and captivating. How we admire a man like Moses so useful to God for His purpose. But what about us? Is God also calling us? And if so, what is the purpose? Stay with us today, and you might be surprised to find out that God is calling us and calling us for the very same purpose He called Moses.
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There are 5 really rare Lincoln pennies. However, they are not the only Lincoln cents that prove scarce to collectors. There are many date-and-mintmark combinations which are very difficult to find, cost collectors a pretty penny to buy, and certainly are on the wish lists of many people. We discuss those Lincoln semi-key coins here.
Type And Date Sets
A type set is a collection consisting one coin from every date with a specific Design (like Liberty Seated or Standing Liberty) or Type (like Barber dimes, Buffalo nickels, or Indian Head pennies) or Date (like 20th century coins -- one example of every coin made in the 20th century). Here, coin collectors are sharing their favorite ways to collect coins as sets. Plus, which coin sets are the easiest, hardest, most expensive, and least expensive to build. See also Mint Sets, Proof Sets, and Souvenir Sets
Martin Van Buren Dollar Coin: Little-Known Facts About The 8th Presidential Dollar Coin In The Series & How Much It's Worth
The Martin Van Buren dollar coin was the last in the Presidential Dollar series with the phrase "In God We Trust" located on the edge. In 2009, "In God We Trust" was moved to the obverse (front, or heads side) of the coin. Here are other little known facts and how much Van Buren dollars are worth.
U.S. Bicentennial Coins
Hundreds of millions of Bicentennial coins were struck during 1975 and 1976 — both in the regular copper-nickel clads for circulation and in a 40% silver clad composition for collectors. The silver Bicentennial coins were sold in mint sets and proof sets. These mint sets and proof sets were first sold in 1975 and remained mint offerings into the mid-1980s. The U.S. Mint wound up melting millions of unsold silver Bicentennial coins.
Tips For Building A 20th Century Type Coin Set Filled With U.S. Coins From The 1900s
A twentieth century type coin set is a collection of coins which includes one of each design from each denomination the United States produced between 1900 and 1999. It's a fun — and relatively simple — way to collect U.S. coins.
Presidential Dollar Coins (2007-2016): Little-Known Facts + A List Of All U.S. President Dollar Coins And Their Release Dates
Presidential Dollar coins were struck from 2007 to 2016. Each $1 coin features the face of a former U.S. president. Four coins came out each year until all former presidents (non-living) were minted on these golden-colored U.S. $1 coins. Another related presidential coin set called the First Spouse gold coins program ran from 2007 to 2016, as well. These $10 gold coins were released concurrently — at the same time as their husband's President coin.
How Much Are Complete Coin Sets Or Completed Coin Folders Worth?
Have a coin set or completed coin folder and want to know how much it's worth? Here's how to tell the value of your completed coin sets and coin folders…


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The progression of buds into blooms.
Tag: Gardening
A Big Surprise!
A regular morning turned into a great morning
Amaryllis in Bloom
My amaryllis opened
Amaryllis Flower
My amaryllis plant is in bloom
A Little Hard Pruning
Results of hard pruning desert rose (adenium)
Mgambo Update: Strange Happenings
Recently I thought my Mgambo tree was dying. All the leaves just started to turn brown and fall off. But after a while I saw some new leaves coming out and that made me super happy. I pulled off the other dying leaves to give the new ones a chance.
My discocactus is growing.
My Mgambo Tree Journey: Update
I haven't posted about my Mgambo in a while so I thought I would share a photo. She's growing quite nicely. Lots of leaves there now. She has her first leaves still. They haven't fallen off yet.
Santiago and Me
Meet Santiago. A cactus... He is green. He has no spines. I bought him at a pet store but they didn't know what he was. Santiago adds a little life to my desk at work. Beautiful isn't he?
Lucky Seed (Cascabela thevetia)
So I decided to plant a lucky seed tree as well. Yellow oleander (Cascabela thevetia) is also known as lucky seed or lucky nut because the shape resembles a fortune cookie. It is also known as "be still plant" as all parts of the plant are poisonous if ingested. It comes in two varieties, yellow… Continue reading Lucky Seed (Cascabela thevetia)
My Mgambo Tree Journey: New Leaves
I need to give my tree a name. She's been growing quite well over the past few days. Here are some photos of where she's at. Here she is when she sent out her first leaves. This was on the 4th September. The leaves got a little bigger by the 5th September … Continue reading My Mgambo Tree Journey: New Leaves
My Mgambo Tree Journey
So... I decided to plant this tree that has beautiful black velvety seeds in pods that are red on the inside. After about 2 weeks sitting in the soil, my seed sent out his little radicle and began his journey to be a big tree. Stay tuned for more updates on this amazing journey!


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At around 08:20 the first-winter DUSKY THRUSH returned to feed on the apples in the 'orchard'. Through the heads I was able to get some good scope views before it flew off. It was just after twelve when we eventually saw the bird again. Some brief but really good views of it in the orchard again before it flew to the fields over the back where it showed for a couple of minutes sat in the tops of trees. Other birds seen included a Peregrine and a couple of Ravens nearby, while Tawny Owls were calling from the woods.
From here we decided to head east to Welwick Saltmarsh in East Yorkshire for hopefully my second lifer of the day. Within just a couple of minutes of getting out of the car we had seen a Short-eared Owl chasing a male Marsh Harrier and then our target - the juvenile Pallid Harrier. We were treated to a number of awesome flybys from the Harrier over the next hour or so, while another Short-eared Owl appeared along with another Marsh Harrier. At least three Water Pipits were also flying around, though I suspect there was more. Sadly getting good photos was impossbile in the fading light.
A great end to a brilliant day - one we'll remember for a long time! Surely there can't be any more surprises before the end of the year..?
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|The poor videograb I managed!
|Pallid Harrier record shots - chasing a Short-eared Owl in the last two!
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I support EUEM and recently received a great question regarding what traffic our product monitors.
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Photo is of Audressein at 5 km from Illartein
Visit Illartein: highlights and tourist informationTo Visit Attractions
Illartein is situated in the Ariege department and Midi-Pyrenees region (now part of the Occitanie region), in the south of France at 52 kilometres from Foix, the department capital (general information: Illartein is 667 kilometres from Paris).
Popular places to visit nearby include Audressein at 5 km and Saint-Girons at 16 km. For more places to visit and local tourist attractions see the map and listings below.
Illartein, France: places to visit and attractions
Some of the places that we have visited and reviewed and can recommend when you are sightseeing close to Illartein in Occitanie.
Note that all distances below are 'direct' and real driving distances will be greater!
... or see ALL recommended places to visit in Ariege
Map of places to visit near Illartein
Markets in and near Illartein
- Saint-Girons: market Saturday (15km)
- Aspet: market Wednesday & Saturday (16km)
- Salies-du-Salat: market Monday (18km)
- Seix: market Wednesday - seasonal market only (21km)
- Saint-Gaudens: market Thursday (27km)
- Loures-Barousse: market Friday (31km)
- Cazeres: market Saturday (32km)
- Aulus-les-Bains: market Sunday - seasonal market only (34km)
- Bagneres-de-Luchon: market every day - seasonal market only (35km)
- Montrejeau: market Monday (36km)
More information about Illartein, Midi-Pyrenees
Tourist attractions near Illartein, France
What to do at Illartein? Some places with official tourist classifications and other places of interest to visit nearby that should provide inspiration if you are visiting Illartein.
Heritage sites
- Audressein Église Notre-Dame de Tramesaygues (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (5km)
- Saint Lizier cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (16km)
- Valcabrère basilique St Just (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- St Bertrand de Comminges chapelle St Julien (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (33km)
- St Bertrand de Comminges cathédrale (monuments on French pilgrim routes) (34km)
Most beautiful villages in France
(see also beautiful French villages)
- Saint-Lizier (16km)
- Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges (33km)
National Monuments
- Montmaurin Gallo-Roman Villa (42km)
Regional Natural Parcs
- Pyrenees Ariegeoises (38km)
Remarkable gardens
- Jardin de la poterie Hillen (50km)
Sites of natural beauty
- Henne Morte (9km)
- Cirque d'Anglade (30km)
- Gorges de la Save (41km)
- Cirque des Crabioules (42km)
- Lac d'Oo (44km)
- Vallée de Vicdessos (47km)
Geography and distances
Geographical Information
Commune: Illartein
Canton: Castillon-en-Couserans
Arrondissement: Saint-Girons
Department: Ariege
Region: Midi-Pyrenees
New region: Occitanie
Postcode: 0
Distance to Illartein
from Foix (prefecture): 52 km
from Paris: 667 km
from Calais: 893 km
from Nice: 517 km
from Bordeaux: 245 km
from Strasbourg: 819 km
Getting here
For driving distances to Illartein from anywhere in France see driving distances and route planner.
We have 20 other places listed as being close (less than kilometres from ): Argein, Arrout, Aucazein, Audressein, Augirein, Balacet, Buzan, Castillon-en-Couserans, Cescau, Fougaron, Galey, Herran, Les Bordes-sur-Lez, Orgibet, Saint-Jean-du-Castillonnais, Saint-Lary, Salsein, Sor, Uchentein and Villeneuve.
This page in French: Visiter Illartein


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Dunne: It's getting real for the Govt and Ardern
Policy achievement seems to run a distant second to colour in politics these days but, despite that, the Government and Jacinda Ardern cannot ignore some difficult decisions ahead, writes Peter Dunne.
When Parliament resumes in a couple of weeks the Prime Minister may well be reflecting wistfully on her time in Davos and the adulation she received for saying nothing of substance, but smiling ever so sweetly as she did so.
Helen Clark was correct in her assessment that so much of the Prime Minister's international appeal is the difference she cuts between her and other leaders. She is young, enthusiastic, and radiant - not the glowering bully of the United States President, nor the stubborn grimness of the British Prime Minister.
In a world of political grayness, she is a bright spark of colour, but the sad thing is that seems to be all that matters these days. Policy achievement seems to run a distant second to the new show business of contemporary politics.
The Prime Minister is not the first New Zealand leader to have been admired on the world stage, or to have found its lure attractive. Most have taken it in their stride, although one or two have let it go to their heads.
Walter Nash was an inveterate international traveller as Prime Minister, practising what he saw as international "summitry", but generally treated as a nice old man from the colonies, while David Lange found the international stage fitted so well that he quickly lost interest in and control of what his government was up to domestically, with disastrous results when he realised, and tried to reassert his authority. For his part, Sir Robert Muldoon saw himself as a potential international economic saviour through his promotion of a reformed Bretton Woods agreement, a course few others seemed interested in following.
So when the Prime Minister flops back into her comfortable green leather seat in the debating chamber when Parliament resumes, it will be perfectly understandable if her mind starts to drift back to the excitement of Davos, rather than the comparative drudgery of how to rescue the rapidly crumbling Kiwibuild programme, what to do with the recommendations of the Tax Working Group, or how to balance the mounting calls from China and the United States to take one side or the other in their ongoing tussle for dominance.
All will require difficult decisions - something this Government has hitherto run a mile from, preferring instead the comfort blanket of another review group.
Given that Labour has been talking about Kiwibuild for the last two, if not three, election campaigns, it is a mystery bordering on a scandal that when it did come to office it seemed to have little idea how to implement it.
Much of what this Government has been about so far is scene setting, painting a picture of the positive future it has in mind for the country. That is a laudable and sensible approach, but the problem is that as the midpoint of its term nears, there are as yet not too many visible, specific examples of this positive future in effect, and with the next election only the end of next year away, time is beginning to run out.
That is what makes the omnishambles of the flagship Kiwbuild programme all the more spectacular and politically serious.
The dramatic failure to come anywhere near previously expressed target levels for Kiwibuild houses risks becoming a metaphor for the entire Government programme across all portfolios.
Given that Labour has been talking about Kiwibuild for the last two, if not three, election campaigns, it is a mystery bordering on a scandal that when it did come to office it seemed to have little idea how to implement it.
It is all very well blaming officials, or in the ridiculous case of the National Party support partners who would not allow it to tear up the Resource Management Act, because the reality is the failure lies fairly and squarely on the shoulders of the Minister who was Kiwibuild's architect and champion for so long in Opposition that one might have been forgiven for assuming he had some idea of what he was talking about. For the sake of her government's credibility, not to mention the thousands of young families who saw Kiwibuild as a potential answer to their housing concerns, but are now becoming disillusioned, the Prime Minister needs to ensure her government averts this mounting disaster - and quickly - before it engulfs them.
If the Minister is not up to the task, an increasingly likely proposition, he needs to be replaced by someone who is. Equally, if he magically reveals how he can now do the job, he needs to be given every support to get on with it. Either way, the Prime Minister faces tough decisions, far removed from the unreality of Davos.
The report of the Tax Working Group is due imminently, with much focus likely on how it addresses the capital gains tax question. Remember, it was Labour's policy at the last two elections to introduce a capital gains tax, but during the last campaign, the Prime Minister kicked the issue to touch when the heat started to rise, by promising a review, with no changes due before 2021. Well, now the review is over and its report eagerly awaited.
The review head, Sir Michael Cullen, has always favoured a capital gains tax and was only stopped from introducing one during the last Labour-led government by coalition politics and an obstinately negative Revenue Minister. So, it is a reasonable bet, that now freed of such constraints, Sir Michael will seek to achieve his ambition this time.
Either way, that poses a problem for the government.
Acquiescing to Sir Michael's wishes will leave many people feeling cynical that the whole review process was merely a cover for implementing Labour's intended policy anyway, and will leave the government going to the next election having to campaign for a looming capital gains tax, to the relish of the National Party. Rejecting any such recommendation, will leave the Government with nothing, unless skillful and tough political leadership can negotiate a shrewd and acceptable compromise, which seems unlikely.
And then there is the matter of the mounting tension between China and the United States.
Both are important to New Zealand which is why we have so far prudently avoided taking obvious sides in the growing argument. However, there are strong signs that we may not be able to do so for much longer. China has already made clear its displeasure at the GCSB's decision to exclude Huawei from the 5G upgrade process, with there being strong suggestions that the Prime Minister's long-heralded visit to China was not just delayed, but deferred indefinitely (in other words, cancelled) by the Chinese as a consequence.
China is hugely important to New Zealand as a trading partner so maintaining and enhancing that is equally important for our growth and prosperity, something the Chinese understand all too well. But now, pressure is also coming from our Five Eyes intelligence partner, the United States, to back it over China, so the luxury of not taking sides may not last much longer. The United States already sees New Zealand as somewhat flaky in terms of Five Eyes, and in the volatile environment the President has established, escalating this perception will not be to our advantage in terms of the wider relationship.
The realpolitik of having to deal with these situations, let alone the likely teachers' strikes, the ongoing junior doctors' dispute, and a range of other day to day problems, are a world away from the acclaim of Davos. But it will be how she responds to these issues, and the level of leadership she shows, that will determine the Prime Minister's standing with New Zealand voters as 2019 unfolds.
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Mothers Day 5K
Support the Erie Runners Club in this year's event at Presque Isle State Park to benefit the House of Healing and the Erie Runners Club Scholarship Fund. Visit www.erie-runnersclub.org for more information.
Now what better gift could I give ol' mom than the gift of running in her honor? No, seriously, have you met my mom?
Erie Micro Brew Festival
Where fun and good taste are always appreciated
April 19, 2008
Enjoy different brews from around the region at the Brewerie at Union Station in downtown Erie
Two Sampling Sessions: 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m.
Ticket Information is posted at wqln.org
I would buy a t-shirt with that genius picture on the front.
12 comments:
- Lora said...
I WOULD BE SO HONORED if you ran in my honor in that 5K!!!!What a great and genius gift! You and Adam should go with some friends and check out the local "Tasting". EXPERIENCE THE REGION!
- April 12, 2008 at 6:56 AM
- Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decide said...
Can you run in my mom's honor also??????
there used to be a really good restaurant at Union Station and then it closed. Do they have anything new there??
Ahhh, locomotive on the front of the shirt. My husband used to be in charge of the men who made those and now he is in charge of the men who fixed the wrecked broken down ones.
- April 12, 2008 at 12:29 PM
How old is your husband???? They havn't made new steam locomotives in this country for over 50 years.... The BrewErie is now in union station.... It's a great restaraunt....
- April 12, 2008 at 4:01 PM
- The Kiser's said...
to the food addict, the place now is a huge brew pub. the old restaurant was closed down and i'm really surprised the brew pub has been there so long. what a great old building. it's really a gem.
- April 12, 2008 at 6:38 PM
- Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decide said...
?????~ A locomotive is a locomotive to me....steam or diesel. I assume the locomotive on the front of the T is a symbol of the regions largest employer that makes locomotives which is GE. I wasn't referencing that particular locomotive. Just making an asymilation between the locomotive and GE....please don't tell John Dineen about my faux paux. LOL
- April 12, 2008 at 10:07 PM
- Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decide said...
Kiser's~I agree on the building....very cool. It is always unfortunate when downtown area's are left in the dust. They have so much character and history. I always thought Erie was a great place....and very much enjoyed living there for 2 years. I grew up in the general vicinity for 21 years and then got transferred back in '98 but then got transferred back out 4 years later and have had 3 more moves since.
- April 12, 2008 at 10:10 PM
GE never built steam locomotives. Just electric and diesel, Also most don't realize their choice of erie as a plant site a purely an accident, They were really looking at cleveland and buffalo... Good day,
- April 12, 2008 at 10:51 PM
- Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decide said...
????~I never said GE built steam locomotives. I merely associated the locomotive WITH GE. In my mind locomotives=GE regardless of what kind they are....that was my point to begin with which Camille knows as my husband was senior management at GE for several years at the in Erie, Grove City, Barstow and Omaha. The asymilation was the point here...not the type of locomotive. Thanks for clearing up though......might be helpful in trivial pursuit someday.
- April 13, 2008 at 8:23 AM
- Obsessive Foodie or Food Addict....You Decide said...
LOL, I am a chic, I can't tell the difference between a diesel, steam or electric. BUT I can tell the difference between a GE and an EMD. One has wings and one doesn't BUT neither can fly.
- April 13, 2008 at 8:30 AM
- Brooke & Freeland said...
I just learned a lot from all of these comments! I wish we were there for all of that - soon enough. soon enough ..
- April 14, 2008 at 9:03 AM
EMD also has a fuel tank with less sharp bends, it's a bit more round, Plus the older ones make a great roots blower whine... And they ride a whole heck of a lot better....
- April 14, 2008 at 1:48 PM
- Lindsey said...
alright for the train shirt! you are supporting bryon's working wellbeing by being a supporter of the railroad. thanks friend.
- April 14, 2008 at 6:28 PM


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Blue pennant with an original blue and white cross. Varel is located south of Wilhelmshaven, Niedersachsen.
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#Teaspiration Thursday | The unfathomable sparks
"A relaxed mind is a creative mind."
—Egypt draws again
I had become anxious in mind, body, and spirit —anxious in the midst of my cloudiness because I could no longer see my path vibrantly and clearly. "Out of Control" — ♥ Yours Truly
This week has just been.
That is about all one can say in regard to the happenings of the last 5 days. Frank and I began the transition from Week 17 to Week 18 with stresses running rampant. Frank seemed to receive the sweeter end of the deal because his stresses have been limited to more external forces, which are—believe or not—much easier to alleviate self from . . . at least mentally and spiritually even if not physically. I, on the other hand, landed in an emotionally unemotional pit of "WHAT THE FXCK IS HAPPENING TO ME!?"
SUNDAY ended in a meltdown, and with a shut out the outside world type of mentality. Frank and I had a pretty normal quarrel over dish duty how-to's and don't do's [list basically constructed by Yours Truly]. . . So one thing led to another and his pride versus my stubbornness meets our everyday stresses, the unexpected, the pet-peeves we hardly speak on, tick-for-tack, truths, misconceptions, and BOOM! Explosions. Thus, my night spiraled into tears and an overwhelming feeling of confusion, frustration, and exhaustion with the rollercoaster of life. All at once everything seemed to crash around me; including my sense of purpose and direction, visions, handle on finances, desire to work, to play, to cuddle, to speak, or even to move. Yea, pretty bad. It's as if in less than 20 minutes my spirit copped a flight to Tha Fxck Outta Here, and I had no clue whether it was coming back.
MONDAY came —very little relief was found and my mental was still just as cloudy. To make matters worse I was numb to many aspects of my personal life, and then we received the dreaded news that my Uncle passed due to the workings of cancer and corporate medical practices after a 3-day downward spiral. So, I did the only thing I felt I could. I prayed for feeling to return, and I prayed for peace and clarity of mind and spirit.
TUESDAY met me with more gray skies, rain clouds and the tree that fall on the Love Shack, but also with a desire to climb up and out of the ick in which I had become stuck. That desire led to taking the time to breathe, not think.
Then my parents called with updates Love Shack disaster, the unfathomed blessing in the disguise—like a gift that keeps giving. Selah.
Next came the in-laws with their thought-provoking, purpose inspiring good god investment. Selah.
WEDNESDAY night it dawned on me I had become anxious in mind, body, and spirit —anxious in the midst of my cloudiness because I could no longer see my path vibrantly and clearly laid out in front of me. . . I could no longer dictate my comings and goings.
I realized I've been in denial about how much I really desire my life, our life to get to our Happy Happily-Ever-After. I had become so bogged down with trying to figure out the quickest route out of stress, to the rat race finish line and around the re-organization process of our life's pieces. The struggle is real, believe you me! How Real Egypt? I put down my chiefing stick indefinitely. Talk about pulling up your big girl pants.
Good Vibes Only
I made an executive decision before leaving work that I would come home and think about nothing aside from our countless blessings, cuddling, peace of mind, and of course our Happy Happily-Ever-After.
That is exactly what I did.
TODAY I woke to nature calling, Gumball on the television, snuggled up behind Frank, still lying on our living room sofa and feeling relaxed and anew with ideas and thoughts flowing freely in my mind.
All that is, is love,


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I have a T480 with a Fibocom L850-GL WAN card. Frequently, but all the time, when waking up from sleep, it fails to appear in my Wireless options, and when I look at it in the device manager, under Device status Windows gives the message "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)"
I see others have had some problems with this card, but I haven't found this specific issue.
I've installed the latest drivers as of today (2018-07-28) but I'm still having this problem. If I manually disable and re-enable the device it always comes back, but it's pretty annoying to have to do that.
Before I contact Lenovo for repair (the laptop is only a couple of weeks old) I wanted to check the forum for any ideas.
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Microsoft pushed out win 1803 updates this week.
Lenovo shows new drivers for your device this week.
I would try the support page driver, with readme stating fix firmware update failure issue.
Thanks. Unfortunately, the problem persists but in a slightly different way - when waking up from sleep, the Fibocom L850-GL now disappears from the Device Manager. I've tried un-installing and re-installing it, but to no avail.
I'll contact Lenovo.
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What was the outcome from lenovo? Have a look at X1 forums. Buckets of problems with Fibocom L850-GL.
no servicer error/vanishing/insert sim error
I finally called Lenovo after not hearing from them for 2 days (rebooting the machine every time I want to use LTE is driving me crazy). The short version is that they've been no help so far, and I'm supposed to get a call from a service technician.
The hardware department did transfer me to the software department, which refused to speak to me until I paid them an additional fee to fix "the configuration", which I told them was outrageous and declined to do.
I think their engineering team needs to fix it and I have no idea how to contact them. From past experience with other LTE modems on Lenovo systems, they'll release a series of patches until finally the issue gets fixed. Still, I am surprised how unhelpful their service has been so far. Not a great experience so far.
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Almost three months later? Has updated drivers helped or did Lenovo support get back to you?
Actually, yes. Lenovo issued a series of patches and now the modem works very well. It connects quickly and wakes from sleep without any issues.
Now I just have occasional screen flicker to deal with :-)
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A smaller-sized ship makes for more personalised, intimate service, yet Celebrity Summit does not neglect the modern features of its larger sister ships. The Penthouse and Royal Suites feature glittering marble interiors, the innovative Qsine restaurant rustles up a variety of international dishes, and A Taste of Film is a unique, multi-sensory movie experience that the whole family will love. Another surprising feature may be that Celebrity Summit is captained by the first American woman to command a cruise ship!
A smaller-sized ship makes for more personalised, intimate service, yet Celebrity Summit does not neglect the modern features of its larger sister ships. The Penthouse and Royal Suites feature glittering marble interiors, the innovative Qsine restaurant rustles up a variety of international dishes, and A Taste of Film is a unique, multi-sensory movie experience that the whole family will love. Another surprising feature may be that Celebrity Summit is captained by the first American woman to command a cruise ship!
From the fine Egyptian cotton linens and overstuffed down pillows to the complimentary in-suite bar filled with your favorite beverages, your suite was designed for exquisite comfort.
As the centrepiece of the ship, this grand and elegant restaurant still evokes an intimate feel, with a rich variety of traditional and creative meal choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Specialities include roasted Colorado rack of lamb and Celebrity's signature medallion of beef tenderloin. The Main Restaurant also hosts the Top Chef at Sea experience.
Onboard every ship, you'll find soothing whirlpools and hot tubs scattered around the decks in which adults can relax and unwind.
Take a refreshing dip, join in with a game of volleyball with ship officers, or take part in the interactive pool games hosted by your entertainer - the swimming pools onboard are a social hub for all ages.
Enhance your Celebrity Cruise experience with one of the fully-escorted shore excursions to help you discover and explore the interior sites of each destination. This may include Atlantis Dolphin Interaction in the Bahamas, or a hot air balloon ride over Florence and Pisa - excursions vary according to destination and itinerary.
Cool off with an exciting game of pool volleyball, a favourite with everyone onboard, including the crew!
Themed dance parties, hilarious games and dance-offs are on the order at Revelations Lounge, offering adult entertainment in the evening.
A cool and calm adult-only Solarium, perfect for relaxing and soaking up the sun during the day, which then transforms into a Miami-esque nightclub at night on select ships.
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Filled with creative touches like iPad menus, and culinary surprises with unexpected twists of familiar favourites, Qsine is a great place to try something new for dinner. Why not try the sushi lollipops, or meatball trilogy consisting of Kobe with cheddar and marinara sauce, as well as veal with mushrooms and marsala sauce. Additional charge.
A glamorous, yet intimate, lounge providing the perfect spot for cocktails, dancing and live music.
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Try fresh Japanese fare in this sushi restaurant, serving lunch and dinner a-la-carte. Favourites include the shrimp tempura, seared scallops and udon noodles with seared shrimp, all accompanied by imported and artisanal beers, cocktails or speciality sakes.
Thalassotherapy, from the Greek meaning 'sea', is a treatment using the healing and beneficial properties of the sea and the marine environment. The thalassotherapy pool on-board is designed to soothe and revitalise the skin.
A welcoming and relaxed open-kitchen setting, Bistro on Five takes its influence from the bistros and creperies of modern Paris, serving sweet and savoury crepes, croque-madame and tuna nicoise tartine, to name a few. For a sweet treat after dinner, there is also a changing selection of delicious made-to-order desserts on display. Additional charge.
An intimate atmosphere infused with the rich scent of coffees, and freshly baked waffle cones, this delightful café takes inspiration from the cities of Vienna and Paris. You'll find Lavazza coffees served here throughout the day, as well as speciality teas, wine by the glass, and a selection of homemade authentic gelato and sorbet. Additional charge.
Discover the finest familiar and unknown wines from around the world in this inviting wine bar. The state of the art wine-by-the-glass dispensing system pours your choice directly from the bottle and sommeliers will guide you through the flavours and process of winemaking to help you better understand the world of wine.
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Talented bartenders impress with a lively show preparing a menu of classic and contemporary martinis. Plush chairs, up-tempo tunes and fine drinks combine to create a chic and modern bar atmosphere.
As an AquaClass guest, you can enjoy the fresh and contemporary Blu restaurant for breakfast and dinner. Taking inspiration from the Mediterranean Sea, dishes are clean, crisp and inventive, with specialities including pan-seared filet mignon and blackened Ahi tuna fish.
A popular spot at the end of the Lawn Club, the Sunset Bar boasts spectacular ocean views and a country-club atmosphere. Try the award-winning Eureka cocktail created by Celebrity Cruise's Bacardi Bartender of the Year.
Exclusively for guests in Celebrity, Signature, Royal, Penthouse and Reflection Suites, as well as for Captain's Club Zenith members, this lavish bar features flat-screen TVs, magazines and newspapers, and serves a range of drinks, tapas and breakfast options. You'll find a dedicated concierge team on hand for dining, shore excursions and enquiries.
Dine in the comfort of your suite, with 24-hour room service available from your stateroom steward. During the day, guests can dine in-room at no extra charge. Between the hours of 23:00-06:00 a fee per room will be payable, with Suite Class guests at a discounted rate.
Stay connected 24-hours a day at the iLounge, a funky internet café that is the first Apple specialist at sea, fitted with state-of-the-art MacBook Pros® and iMacs®. There's also a variety of classes on offer in photography, video and audio with the Celebrity iLounge Managers.
Heighten your relaxation onboard at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®, offering a range of specialist spa treatments and beauty solutions by trained professionals. Treatments include massages, body wraps and facials which draw on cultures from around the world. If you have any particular areas of interest, the expert acupuncturist can assess your needs and help balance your energy using the natural healing methods of ancient Chinese modality. Therapists also hold a variety of classes and wellness seminars to enhance your spa experience and understanding.
Gaming enthusiasts will find this sleek haunt a perfect hotspot to take your chance with Lady Luck, with gaming tables for blackjack and roulette as well as slot machines.
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A modern twist on traditional cruise ship entertainment, this dazzling theatre is host to exclusive productions including comedy acts, spectacular musicals, dance productions and cabaret acts. Showstopping acts include Sin City Comedy, a Vegas-style comedy act intertwined with Burlesque dancing, as well as 54 Below's direct from Broadway theatrical entertainment.
For an early-morning jog, a mid-afternoon stroll, or a sunset run, the jogging track spans the outdoor deck, with spectacular ocean vistas as your backdrop.
An impressive array of shops can be found onboard, including designer outlets such as Calvin Klein and Tag Heuer, as well as souvenir and gift shops. And if you need any more of a reason to treat yourself, shopping onboard is duty-free.
Tucked away in tranquillity with a great book, the Library has an impressive array of literature for you to browse and read through.
The Spa Club offers a range of beauty and hair services, whether you're trying out a new look or wanting to appear your best for an elegant evening dinner, you'll find hair design, colours, manicures, lash extensions and more.
There's no excuse to leave your fitness regime at home, with an onboard fitness centre featuring state-of-the-art equipment. Personal trainers will be happy to provide orientation and discuss your fitness goals.
The Persian Garden is a tranquil oasis surrounded by the natural beauty of the ocean, with heated ceramic loungers to sink into and relax. It also features floor-to-ceiling windows and steam/mists with aromatherapy-filled vapours.
Kids can have just as much fun as adults onboard a Celebrity Cruise at this funky Fun Factory club. You'll find age-appropriate activities for kids and teens, including theme parties, arts & crafts, scavenger hunts and sports tournaments. Fun Factory is for younger children aged 3-11 years, consisting of the Shipmates, Cadets and Ensigns, and X Club is reserved for teens aged 12-17 years.
Discover unique and fascinating artwork at the onboard gallery, take a tour or join in one of the art classes with the resident artists.
Celebrity Cruises have teamed up with international act Poet Theatricals to bring you dazzling European-style circus shows. Applaud as stunt people navigate the air, dancers work the floor, and costumes wow the audience!
Showcasing live music across various venues, Celebrity Cruises brings you string ensembles, jazz bands, guitarists and A Cappella performances.
Celebrity Cruises offers spectacular performances by the guest entertainers which include the very best comedians, singers, magicians, jugglers and more.
A fascinating seminar and tasting session lead by expert Celebrity Cruise sommeliers, the Riedel comparative wine crystal workshop illustrates the aromas and flavours of wine and how it changes from glass to glass. This workshop must be pre-reserved online a minimum of 4 days before your sail date.
Learn the fundamentals of food and wine chemistry, how ingredients combine to create a taste bud sensation. A collection of fine wines and dishes are prepared as you sample contrasting pairings, and your Chef guides you through the process.
Celebrity Cruises have partnered with Bravo, home of the Emmy award-winning TV show Top Chef, to create a new dining experience where guests can try tantalising dishes conceived by popular contestants of the show.
Experience the new trend of 'chef-inspired' bartending, with this hands-on mixology masterclass. Rustle up a classic Martini, or get creative with a selection of unusual juices, premium spirits and mixers!
The Spa Café offers a range of healthy and light food options, consisting of fresh produce and made to order. Enjoy a light bite or drink following your relaxing treatment. Specialities include grilled chicken breast with steamed vegetables, watermelon and feta cheese salad, oak-smoked fish and organic bread.
Get involved on this full-size basketball court and challenge your friends, family or fellow travellers.
If you're feeling inspired by the dazzling onboard performances in the theatre, why not grab your dancing shoes and join in with events, like 'Everybody Dance', in one of the nightclubs? When you've strutted your stuff, you will be partnered with a professional dancer for a fun and interactive dance-off!
Master the vocabulary of your destination with these fascinating Rosetta Stone Language Lessons. Learn how to order your favourite drink, purchase a souvenir from a market stall, or simply say 'hello!' to locals - you're sure to impress your fellow travellers.
As well as a range of high-energy fitness classes, you'll also find opportunity in the spa to channel your relaxation, wellbeing and balance with specialist yoga classes.
The Tour de Cycle programme onboard is a fantastic fitness class focussing on the trendy techniques of spinning and RPM.
Achieve your body goals with the gruelling, yet exciting, fitness boot camp. Trainers will put you through your paces, but we're sure you'll feel invigorated and refreshed once you've crossed the finish line!
Channel your knowledge and challenge your fellow passenger with Celebrity's modern and interactive approach to trivia contests.
Holidays are as much about keeping active as they are relaxing, and you'll find a variety of sports onboard, including basketball, ping pong, table tennis and golf putting. Tournaments are held for those with a competitive edge, creating an exciting social event that all guests can join in with.
Fun for all the family. Little ones and teens alike will love the interactive video games onboard, including Xbox 360 Kinect programmes, video bowling, tennis, darts and more.
This intimate, insider tour takes groups of 15 guests or less through the bridge mooring desk, crew areas, engine control room and main gallery. The comprehensive 3-hour tour allows you to witness the workings of a sailing ship, followed by a wine-paired lunch in the main dining room. An approximate charge of US $150 per guest.
This insider access tour invites you to the bridge 30-minutes prior to sail away, followed by a 1-hour overview by a senior officer. End your experience with a meet and greet and photos with the Captain. An approximate charge of US $75 per guest.
This fast-paced, TV-show style game has the whole family cheering, shouting and challenging one another in an effort to win this fun-filled Pop Culture Quiz.
Guests and ship officers team up for this dance spectacular - find your partner and compete with other couples in elimination rounds featuring different dance styles and live music. A panel of judges will be watching your every step to crown the winning guest and officer duo!
Enjoy quirky live performances as they pop up around you whilst you savour delicious handcrafted cocktails and specially-created international dishes. Indulgence is an entertaining, seductive, speakeasy-style take on dining.
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From simple staterooms to elegant Penthouse suites, the Celebrity fleet offers a range of accommodation choices to suit you and your family. Enjoy modern and luxurious interiors, as well as sweeping balcony views and fresh sea breezes. A dedicated 24-hour stateroom attendant sees to any of your needs or wishes while onboard.
Impressive and opulent, the luxurious Penthouse Suite offers an abundance of space, including a large living and dining room, separate master bedroom with marble bathroom, and huge outdoor veranda.
The elegantly-appointed Royal Suite features a master bedroom as well as a living and dining area leading out to your private veranda with whirlpool tub.
The Celebrity Suite features a glass-enclosed living area to allow plenty of natural light into the room, brightening its appearance and enhancing its luxurious fittings.
These delightful suites feature a living area as well as a private veranda with lounge seating. Also available as an Accessible suite.
With the added benefits of AquaClass amenities, including VIP spa tour on embarkation day and dining at the speciality Blu Restaurant, these cosy staterooms provide a tranquil retreat.
Located in the most desirable areas of the ship, the Concierge Class room features a queen-size bed as a centrepiece and small sitting area. Also available as an Accessible stateroom.
Providing a little extra space for a family, the Family Veranda stateroom features a separate bedroom and living area, as well as a furnished veranda.
Thoughtfully designed to maximise space, the Veranda Stateroom includes a queen-size bed and sitting area, plus a private balcony. Also available as an Accessible stateroom.
With natural light from your window and superb ocean views, the Ocean View stateroom is perfect for a couple. Also available as an Accessible stateroom.
Situated on the interior of the ship, the Inside Staterooms provide modern amenities and sufficient space for a comfortable stay onboard. Also available as an Accessible stateroom.


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Carnival Imagination (IM) Fact Sheet
Shipyard: Masa-Yards, Helsinki, Finland
Inaugural cruise: July 8, 1995
Godmother: Jodi Dickinson, Wife of Bob Dickinson/President of Carnival Cruise Lines and CEO
Country of registry: The Bahamas
Cost: $330 million
Cruising speed: 21.0 knots
- Gross tonnage: 70,367 tons
- Length: 855 feet
- Beam: 105 feet; 118 feet at pool deck
- Maximum draft: 25 feet, 6 inches
- Occupancy based on 2 guests per stateroom: 2056 (1028 staterooms)
- Full guest occupancy: 2697
- Passenger decks: 10
- Space ratio: 34:1
- Total Officers and crew: 920
- Officers: International
- Hotel and cruise staff: International
1028 Total Guest Staterooms (including 25 accessible staterooms)
- 28 Grand Suites with large balcony
- 26 Junior Suites with standard balcony
- 564 ocean view staterooms
- 389 interior staterooms
- 19 interior upper/lower staterooms
All staterooms feature: telephone, 110 AC power outlet, individual climate control, Carnival Comfort Bed Collection, hair dryers in Grand Suites, safe and flat-screen TV
Life Saving Equipment
Grand Total Lifesaving Capacity: 4494
- 12 Lifeboats (occupancy each: 150 / total occupancy: 1800)
- 6 Rescue / Water Shuttle Boats (occupancy each: 149 / total occupancy: 894)
- 36 Launchable Life Rafts (occupancy each: 25 / total occupancy: 900)
- 36 Life Rafts (occupancy each: 25 / total occupancy: 900)
Maintenance Schedule
- Dry-dock: 9/27/97-10/04/97
- Dry-dock: 1/02/00-1/15/00
- Dry-dock: 11/26/01-12/15/01
- Dry-dock: 9/04/04-9/23/04
- Dry-dock: 10/13/07-11/14/07
- Dry-dock: 9/03/10-9/17/10
- Dry-dock: 9/16/13-9/30/13
- Dry-dock: 9/04/16-9/21/16
- Dry-dock: 10/20/19-11/02/19
Ship Refurbishments and Renovations
Renovations completed during dry-dock: 10/20/19-11/02/19
- Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements in lounges and public areas such as new carpeting, wall coverings and tile work in lounges and public areas
- Bonsai Sushi Express has been added - located Deck 9, forward
- Dreams Studio has been added and replaced the video arcade - located Deck 9, forward near Pixels Gallery
- The video arcade has been relocated and replaced the conference room and branded as 'The Warehouse' - located Deck 9, aft
- A Bulova jewelry shop replaced the $10 Store - located Deck 9, aft
Renovations completed during dry-dock: 9/04/16-9/21/16
- Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, tile work, etc.
- Guy's Burger Joint (replaced food service, Off the Grill and Rotisierre)
- BlueIguana Cantina (replaced food service, Mongolian Wok)
- RedFrog Rum Bar (replaced pool bar)
- BlueIguana Tequila Bar (replaced pool bar)
- Alchemy Bar (replaced Pinnacle Bar)
- Cherry On Top (replaced Special Occasion)
- Crew area renovations
Renovations completed during dry-dock: 9/16/13-9/30/13
- Routine hotel maintenance and cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, tile work, etc.
- Suite U69 converted and now ADA compliant
- Punchliners Comedy Club
- Playlist Productions (scenic)
- Hasbro, The Game Show
Renovations completed during dry-dock: 9/03/10-9/17/10
- Routine hotel maintenance
- Cosmetic enhancements such as new carpeting, wall coverings, tile work, lighting and signage in lounges and public areas
- Upgrades to the Resort-Style pool area
- Addition of kiddie slide to the WaterWorks Aqua Park
- ADA compliant updates in various areas of the ship
- Addition of two oceanview staterooms (R156 and R158)
Renovations completed during dry-dock: 10/13/07-11/14/07
- Stateroom and Suites refurbishment – including new bedding, carpet, furniture, lighting and wall coverings. Creation of adjoining staterooms.
- Art Gallery and Photo Gallery – relocation of the photo gallery to a more prominent location on Promenade Deck around the atrium. Creation of an Art Auction Gallery in the spaces vacated by the Photo Gallery on Empress Deck, to increase exposure.
- Aft Lounge configuration – to create a multi-purpose room for activities and functions.
- Children Playroom relocation – to Verandah Deck 10 Forward; to offer children top-notch expanded facilities in a convenient location.
- WaterWorks Aqua Park, Serenity Adults-Only Retreat Area and a Resort-Style Pool Area.
- Teen Club O2 – building of a lounge for teens according to the Club O2 concept.
- Spa/Salon/Gymnasium refurbishment – modification of the layout to accommodate new treatment rooms. Updated and enhanced design.
- Installation of new state of the art gym equipment.
- Atrium Bar – replace artwork in Atrium with bar and entertainment stage (for music band) to enhance lobby ambiance and to create additional bar venue for guests.
- Card Room refurbishment – to create a multi-purpose room for activities and functions.