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takerfoxx · 6 months

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Okay.

I don't often gush about movies on this blog. Hell, I don't often go to the movies anymore. I just don't have the attention span for it. And I honestly was going to give this one a miss until someone who's opinion I trust was adamant that I needed to see this film right now on the biggest screen possible while I still had the chance. So, FOMO out won over, and I went to go see Godzilla Minus One in Imax.

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Look, I've been a Godzilla fan practically all my life. My family used to rent those old english dubs of the films on VHS from Blockbuster in the early nineties. I grew up with these monsters. But I have to admit, I've never seen the original, nor have I seen Shin Godzilla. To me, Godzilla is about one thing and one thing only.

Fuck.

Yeah.

Gimme the big monsters just going HAM on each other. Rubber suits, CGI, I don't care! I want the big boys with beef to beef with a large side of cheese!

I guess that's why Godzilla 2014 ultimately left me feeling kind of cold while I absolutely loved KOTM despite how stupid a lot of it was. I just want my big monsters absolutely wrecking shit.

This was different. I knew it was going to be different. A remake of the original Godzilla, this time from the viewpoint of the common citizens still trying to get their lives together after WW2? I knew I was in for some heavy drama.

What I didn't expect was one of the most amazing theater experience I have ever had.

And I'm not just saying that because the movie is good, even though it is.

I'm not just saying that because the movie is great, even though it is.

I'm not just saying that because it's a goddamn masterpiece, even though it is.

I'm saying that because it's about as close to perfect of a film as you can get, and not just of a Godzilla movie, but just as a movie!

Like, it's a running joke that you can cut the human characters out of any Godzilla movie. Here, you could cut Godzilla out and still have a great movie. That's how good the human side of things was.

Like, you really grow attached to these people who have literally lost everything. You grow invested in their struggles, in their relationships, in their baggage, in their love for one another. You come to care about them and are genuinely happy as they eke out a new life after having their homes literally blown to bits. You just want to see them succeed and be happy together.

And that's when Godzilla shows up.

This movie is called Godzilla Minus One in reference to how post-war Japan was basically a Zero Society, left devastated by the conflict. And these people who literally were left with nothing suddenly find even that ripped away as an enormous monster just starts rampaging through the recovering cities.

And this time, Godzilla isn't an avenging hero. He's not a destructive anti-hero. He's not a fun mascot. He's not even a poor, suffering monster unaware of the destruction that he's wreaking. This Godzilla is goddamn menace, an outright monster that is absolutely terrifying. He wants to crush, kill, and destroy. This is Godzilla at his most actively malicious, and all you can do is gape up in horror with these people that you've come to care so much about, wondering how in the hell are they supposed to deal with this!

I won't give away how the day is eventually saved, only to say that it is a masterclass of character-driven suspense and emotion. You honestly come to root for the humans for once. You want to see them succeed, and are genuinely in fear for their lives. No exaggeration, I had my heart in my throat and tears in my eyes all throughout the climax. I don't cry during movies, and this movie made me sob like a baby. It was that good.

And it also had so much to say! Not only about Japan's collective trauma following the nuclear bombs or the other bombing raids like the original, but also about how the Japanese government dehumanized its own people during the war, treating them as expendable resources to fuel the war machine. The main character is a freaking kamikaze pilot who lost his nerve and abandoned his mission, and that plus another act of what he saw as cowardice haunts him throughout the movie, and while it realistically shows how such a person would be treated like a pariah by his former friends and neighbors, it is nothing but sympathetic toward him. He blames himself constantly, but the narrative never seems to.

And there's just this wonderful moment near the end, when it's clear that the government isn't coming to the rescue, so it's up to the common man to band together and find a solution, when a few men leave the mission for fear of their lives and that of their families, and are not condemned for it. And the scientist spearheading the whole thing gives this lovely little speech about how carelessly life has been treated during the war, from the kamikazes to the poorly maintained supply chains to how the common folk were left to fend for themselves, and he hopes to just once be able to secure a win that doesn't sacrifice any more lives. Wow.

I know it's probably too late for anyone else to see it, because I'm pretty sure it's theatrical run ends today. I just wanted to get this review off my chest, because wow, this was the best movie I've seen all year. What a goddamn masterpiece.

#godzilla minus one

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antoinetteodaliazenick · 4 months

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The censorship problem

Today's topic will be regarding censorship in children's literature.

TW: Mentions of outdated views including racism, transphobia, mentions of fat shaming, and brief mention of several indecent explicit relationships.

Some authors are jerks.

Let me explain, authors like Dr. Suess and Roald Dahl, to name a few, have ideas that are considered offensive. Books including Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Green Eggs and Ham, classics of literature, are under close examination, due to the authors supporting outdated viewpoints, and the publishers requiring books to uphold ‘modern’ standards. Many publishers have banned, which in this context means the removal of all versions of a text, multiple books by these authors from shops and libraries as they believe these books fail to reach the above criteria.

I believe that publishers should not be allowed to remove all versions of a book from stores due to the outdated views of the author, if the book contains no offensive comments or imagery or if it can be easily altered. Whilst Agatha Christy’s novel, And Then There Were None, had a necessary change of title, not once but twice, this edit made sense, as the original and first edit title was blatantly racist. However, not all censorships are for understandable reasons.

I will be asking whether the edits are just an attempt from corporate companies to appear inclusive, and the double standards of publishers and corporate companies.

Would you ban the work of an artist? If we are alright banning the creative work, work that holds no offensive commentary or viewpoints, written by classic authors, why is art any different?

Many artists have outdated and offensive viewpoints. For example, Leonardo De Vinci had an explicit relationship with several of his students. This blatant clash with societies modern expectations is neither noted nor discussed as a topic of concern. We fail to ask whether Da Vinci’s actions may have been expressed in his creative work. We neglect to notice the double standards that many classic writers face. If we let Da Vinci’s work pass without question, simply because he is considered a classic artist, then shouldn’t authors work also go unquestioned because it’s a classic? If it is societies belief that classic author could be influencing their children with their outdated prejudice, then shouldn’t it be vital to make sure that children do not view the works of classic artists? After all, mightn’t this work have a negative effect?

If we are going to examine, to an almost microscopic scale, every way in which a children’s book might contain degrading and offensive social commentary, then shouldn’t artists be put under the microscope as well?

The ban of 6 Dr. Seuss books, and unnecessary censorship of words in Roald Dahl’s books, such as cutting out the word fat in context of Augustus Gloop from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and removing the description of the witches as ugly, from his book The Witches, once again strikes as unnecessary. The removal of descriptive words for characters is ridiculous. If we are getting rid of the word fat, shouldn’t the word skinny and beautiful also be removed? After all, skinny shaming is a sadly common thing. By getting rid of words like fat, we are further enforcing the negative ideals that skinny is better. Publishers must be careful to refrain from pushing equally unhealthy standards. It is better to leave in words like fat and ugly to avoid unconsciously pushing skinny and pretty ideals.

Now, it is acknowledged that Roald Dahl and Dr. Seuss held outdated viewpoints. Both authors made racist comments, and Dr. Suess created stereotypical, racist cartoons and had a hatred for foreigners, something that his publishers and family, rightfully, disagree with, but censorship of his work to such a level, is unnecessary. Large companies, including the publishers of Roald Dahl and Dr. Seuss, want to make it appear they are doing something to tackle division. However, this comes at the cost of classic children’s books. I mean, did Roald Dahl’s publishers really need to change the description of Oopma Loopmas from small men to small people?

However, his children books contained little of this offensive imagery or language. The most extreme case of this racism in his children’s work is when he included a stereotypical cartoon of an Asian man and an offensive description of Asian people. These types of outdated drawings can be easily edited, or the publisher can put a disclaimer at the beginning of the book, stating that the don’t support any racist views.

Also, if we are so worried about outdated viewpoints appearing in the media, should the Harry Potter books go under close examination? After all, doesn’t J.K. Rowling tick all the boxes for an author with outdated views? She’s made transphobic comments online. By the standards of the publishers who publish books by Dr. Suess or Roald Dahl, her books should undergo editing. Yet they haven’t. Why is this? Because they still sell, because ‘it was a misunderstanding’, because the publishers have decided to distract us with the new games and merchandise that’s put out under the Harry Potter name?

When considering edits to children’s books, we must look at the motives of the company. Companies like Disney, who, in some cases, want to appear that they are being progressive, despite focusing attention on the wrong things. Children’s books should not fall victim to corporate schemes and quick money making. They shouldn’t be unnecessarily edited so that the CEO’s of the company can complement their inclusivity.

Timeless pieces like The Cat in the Hat and James and the Giant Peach, cannot and should not be altered for using descriptive words like fat.

I believe that classic children’s books should not be banned or censored by the publishers for the simple fact that the authors hold outdated views, or the book was written a while ago.

Are we going to let publishers get away with slap-dash censorship when it is completely unnecessary? Are we going to ignore the double standards of artists compared to authors? And forget the fact that publishers are unconsciously pushing standards like skinny and pretty.

It is crucial to fully comprehend the steps publishers are taking to modernise books so that we can avoid unnecessary censorship.

Thank you for reading :)

Next post will be talking about the safety of certain work industries for women and what steps need to be taken for a safer future for these industries.

#censorship #corporate greed #social standards

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yogaadvise · 4 years

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How to Clear Your Chakras and Free Your Energy

If you have actually been feeling less important and energetic or in a psychological funk, it's feasible that you have a chakra that is blocked or stuck. Contrary to prominent belief, chakras are not the most recent fad in the yoga exercise world, but instead an ancient system for recognizing your body's energy.

The chakras lie in the central network of the energised back, sometimes referred to as the sushumna. This major course of energy circulation (nadi) starts at the base of the spinal column and runs up to the crown of the head.

What precisely are these chakras and also just how would certainly you understand if you were stuck?

Signs of Blocked Power at Each Chakra

1st Chakra: Being diminished of first chakra energy really feels like a survival crisis. You can't obtain based since you are embeded your head. By contrast, if you have also much energy at the root, you can become money grubbing or excessive in habits. These are misdirected efforts to get grounded.

2nd Chakra: When a person is embeded their sacral chakra, they deal with being ruled by their emotions or the opposite of this, which is feeling numb or out of touch. There's additionally a correlation to libido (or the absence thereof) at this level. Imagination and also enjoyment are both located at this energetic level.

3rd Chakra: This chakra is commonly taken into consideration the power center, and also when out of balance, self-worth might be reduced as well as decision-making can feel out of control. Temper flare-ups are also common when power isn't moving well here.

4th Chakra: The heart chakra, when streaming with power, really feels loaded with love, concern, mercy, as well as acceptance. When there's a clog at this power degree, rage, jealousy, despair, or self-hatred can be a lot more prominent.

5th Chakra: This chakra is the resource of talking your most genuine reality. When power is obstructed or low below, fear of not being approved or of being evaluated ends up being a trouble. You may also really feel out of touch with your viewpoints and also needs and have difficulty in making choices.

6th Chakra: The word Ajna implies "beyond knowledge," and when this chakra is open, you experience expanded creativity, clairvoyance, and also intuition. When there is a blockage at this degree, there can be a tendency to be over-involved in dream or creativity. Absence of emphasis or clouded judgment can also occur.

7th Chakra: The crown chakra links you to the broader global power, so when this location has a block, seclusion or emotional distress can occur. This may provide as a lack of ability to set or follow up on goals or a general absence of direction and sensations of disconnection.

How to Get Energy Flowing

When energy is stuck in a particular chakra, assistance get it moving once more via these tips:

1st Chakra (Root)

Element: The origin chakra is related to planet, so strolling barefoot in the sand, lawn, or dust can be beneficial. Any kind of time invested in nature is practical for this chakra.

Nutrition: Eat healthy red foods like tomatoes, beets, berries, and apples.

Wear and Decorate: Use accents of red and also wear red jewelry, apparel, or shoes.

Sound: lam

2nd Chakra (Sacral)

Element: The sacral chakra is connected with water, which implies swimming or spending quality time by bodies of water like lakes as well as seas is beneficial.

Nutrition: Consume orange foods like carrots, oranges, melons, or mangoes.

Wear and Decorate: Surround on your own with orange devices or tones.

Sound: vam

3rd Chakra (Solar Plexus)

Element: The solar plexus chakra is connected with the component of fire, so delight in relaxing a bonfire or take in brilliant sunlight.

Nutrition: Eat yellow foods like bananas, ginger, turmeric extract, pineapple, and corn.

Wear and Decorate: Wearing yellow apparel, jewelry, as well as devices would be beneficial.

Sound: ram

4th Chakra (Heart)

Elements: The heart chakra is related to air, so breathing deeply will help to get rid of the energy at this level. Drive with the windows open, fly a kite, or take a watercraft ride.

Nutrition: Eat eco-friendly foods consisting of broccoli, avocado, and also leafy greens like kale or spinach.

Wear and Decorate: Accent your life with all tones of green.

Sound: yum

5th Chakra (Throat)

Element: The throat chakra is related to ether (similar to spirit), so sitting in an open room under a clear skies is a fantastic method to obtain this energy streaming appropriately.

Nutrition: Eat blue foods like blueberries, currants, dragon fruit, and kelp.

Wear and Decorate: Use all blue tones.

Sound: ham

6th Chakra (Third Eye)

Element: The 3rd eye chakra is connected with light. To balance as well as open this chakra, rest in tranquility in the sunshine or unwind in a window as the sunlight pours in.

Nutrition: Consume indigo foods consisting of purple kale, grapes, as well as blackberries.

Wear and Decorate: Putting on indigo garments or jewelry and also enhancing with accents of this color will certainly be useful.

Sound: sham

7th Chakra (Crown)

Element: The crown chakra is associated with all the aspects, so linking with your integrity instead of a solitary aspect is the recommended technique. Hang around in meditation, shouting, or prayer.

Nutrition: At this level, the nutrition is no more for the physical body. This chakra is not nourished with food, yet with spiritual techniques. Exercise self-reflection as well as curiosity.

Wear and Decorate: Using violet garments or fashion jewelry and decorating with accents of this color will certainly be useful.

Sound: om

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hbpucrrelnjs-blog · 5 years

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New App To Check App To See Who Views Your Instagram Instantly

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YOUR GENERAL DISPOSITION :

at the present time your behavior is characterized by your need to improve your situation. when you find problems too burdensome, you in no way hang your head but instead, you undertake quite a bit in order to rid yourself of them as quickly as possible. you set yourself a goal and make way for it ceaselessly and untiringly. or you throw yourself into an activity which satisfies you and distracts you from your problems.

INTERPRETATION OF COLORS YOU FIND MOST PLEASING :

Of great importance to you now is...

...vigorous effort. You need a task that inspires you and allows you to give your all. If serious demands are made on your abilities or your strengths, you mobilize all your creativity and really stay on the ball in order to prove to yourself and others what you are capable of. If your efforts are acknowledged, you are prepared to do your best. Should someone approach you with unfair demands or, even worse, with outright injustice, however, you resolutely fend them off. At present you are working particularly hard for...

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INTERPRETATION OF COLORS YOU FIND MOST UNPLEASANT.

At the moment you feel most anxious due to your...

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Port Royal - Sidmouth - Melita Studio 2016

Team Melita: Prisca Arosio

Competition Info: Port Royal and Eastern Town Architectural Competition, RBM Architects

Location: Sidmouth, United Kingdom

The redevelopment and redefinition of Port Royal and Easter Town needs to listen to its citizen’s willing and advises. For this reason, before starting with the design process, we have drawn few guidelines according to the survey results. The guidelines are: to create common space for community gatherings, to give more value to the sailing club itself, to bring back the the fishing tradition and its connection to village’s long lost characteristic with the sea front. Furthermore, the idea of the project is to implement a niche tourism that have been existed for a long time ,local adult’s tourism. The project proposes to connect all the most relevant elements of Sidmouth. A walking path will connect the park, The Byes, The Ham, the Alma Bridge and the Esplanade. The path aims to bring back the relation between the village and the water (river and sea). The sea front building façades (along the Esplanade) are divided into schematic blocks and each of them has a different architectural characteristics depending on the building’s functionality. Thus, all the existing buildings on the Eastside of the Esplanade (except the Sailing Club) have pitched roofs that recall the fishing house typology. The design proposes to implement these features and create a new zone that has a very distinct fishing village characteristics. All the new constructions will have pitched roof and the new functions will be related to water, tourism and local shops. The design of a viewpoint platform would allow inhabitants and tourists to look out at the sea and to observe the sea front façade. The platform, in combination with the Ham area, will be a public space that could guest different sort of markets, festival, events. The platform is designed to even go below water (during storms) and keep the sea away from the East side of the “Esplanade” and “the Ham”. In conclusion, the project wants to create a walking path that bring tourists and citizens to the Eastern Town side of Sidmouth. This area will have a strong architectural statement and functional features related to water (Sea and River) and it will be turned into the most used public and community space in town.

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The ninth installment of my wildlife and photography highlights posts of 2022: Brilliant wildlife and photography day trips this year

Portland Harbour and Bill in January

A really strong part of our week off to start the year under pretty winter skies a photo of this the first in this photoset, where my first ever Merlin which I loved seeing, Gannet, Black-throated Diver, Rock Pipit, Raven and Shag were key year ticks with a couple of Razorbills seen in that amazing week I had for them.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/672489170161319936/4th-january-2022-part-1-of-2-portland-harbour

WWT Slimbridge in January

An ambitious day trip in that week off that brought me some of my birding highlights of the year, with a Glossy Ibis seen near the WWT centre, White-fronted Goose, Common Crane, Bewick’s Swan, Peregrine, Marsh Harrier and Golden Plover standout birds seen that day. I took the second picture in this photoset of Bewick’s Swan and Tufted Duck there.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/672673980742844416/06012022-part-2-of-2-wwt-slimbridge-following

RSPB Radipole Lake and Lodmoor on Easter Saturday

A standout day in my year for photos on a gloriously sunny day with me selecting photos I took of Blackbird, Pochard and cuckooflower at Radipole that day to go on my 2023 wildlife photos calendar, with bird year ticks Sand Martin and Common Tern, a fair few Cetti’s Warblers heard and seen and memorable scenes of a House Sparrow pecking at blossom, a Grey Heron feeding on an eel and Peacock butterfly other highlights on a real key spring day out for lots of facets of my hobby. I took the third picture in this set of a Great Crested Grebe at Radipole Lake that day.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/681729705171369984/160422-part-2-of-2-lodmoor-following-on-my-my

Thursley Common in May

On a hot and sunny Global Big Day from Global Birding that I spent here my first Redstart and Spotted Flycatcher of the year, a brilliant Dartford Warbler, my first Four-spotted Chaser and Blue-tailed Damselfly of the year, Red Kite, Cinnabar moths as well as a few butterflies seen with many nice views savoured made this a day to stick long in the memory on a memorable day for me generally. I took the fourth picture in this photoset of a beautiful view there that day.

Blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/684261817237815296/140522-thursley-we-came-to-thursley-in-surrey

Knepp in July

A glorious edition of our July tradition now where I was honoured to see Purple Emperor and Purple Hairstreak, my first Gatekeeper of the year, Scarce Chaser and Southern Hawker dragonflies, Leopard moth which the fifth picture in this photoset shows, Hobby, centaury, and of course those inspirational White Storks.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/688706999868850176/272022-knepp-blog-2-of-2-birds-mammals-and

Durlston in July

Hoards of rare Lulworth Skippers and also Wall Browns seen two of my butterflies of the year, lots of restharrow as the sixth picture in this set shows, Marbled White, Bloody-nosed beetle, Peregrine and Gannet headlined an epic day of varied wildlife watching by the sea with some truly beautiful views too on one of the key weekends of my year as a whole.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/691239863033446400/30th-july-2022-durlston-post-1-of-2-the

Visiting Bushy Park in our week off in September: Deers, birds and more

A vintage version of a trip we love doing every year a wildlife watching and photography day of my year with Red Deer, Fallow Deer, Ring-necked Parakeets as shown in the seventh picture in this photoset, Egyptian Geese, Coot including young, key species of that week off Grey Heron, Cormorant, Swallow and Migrant Hawker and Red Kite seen well.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/695313257175662592/13092022-bushy-park-blog-1-of-2-the-mammals

Going to Portland in the September week off seeing Little Owl, Pied Flycatcher and more and Radipole Lake later that day seeing Clouded Yellow, Migrant Hawker and more

Whinchat, Rock Pipit, Kestrel and Hobby other highlights of a fantastic day out. I took the eighth picture in this photoset of a sunny view at Radipole Lake that day.

A blog on the day: https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/695403547000487936/14th-september-2022-part-1-of-2-portland-we-came

Spending a lot of time at Poole Harbour and also Stour Valley Nature Reserve in Dorset on our September week off, visiting Ham Common, Brownsea Island and doing a boat trip around the harbour with Birds of Poole Harbour

At Brownsea Island we saw the epic and iconic Red Squirrels and Spoonbills well on a good day for seeing mammals, birds and insects, at Ham Common Kingfisher and Swallow stood out, with Kingfisher starring later that same day at Stour Valley Nature reserve as did hawker dragonflies and on the boat trip it was sensational to see multiple Ospreys, a White-tailed Eagle and much more. Taking in amazing views on all the days too in great weather I took the ninth and tenth pictures in this photoset of two of the views.

A blog at the time:

https://dansnaturepictures.tumblr.com/post/695221823120490496/12092022-ham-common-viewpoint-and-stour-valley

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Written by Pat Henry on The Prepper Journal.

With much of the U.S. finding itself in increasing lockdowns due to the Coronavirus and COVID-19, and many countries in a complete lockdown, we thought this article from 2014 would be worth re-publishing. We’re still seeing a lot of people who are ignoring basic self-distancing protocols and espousing a “government can’t tell me what to do.” I agree that government overreach has the real potential for getting bad, but voluntarily choosing to stay home or isolate is a much different scenario than the government imposing martial law. The first is OK, the second abhorrent. With food availability possibly becoming an issue, what we don’t want is the government to be another obstacle in our wish to survive. Be safe. Wash your hands. — Pat

The news has been almost completely focused on Ebola for the last couple of weeks and information outlets are pouring out details by the minute. This type of event is what the 24-Hour news cycle was created for and pundits on every side are breathlessly announcing news, interviewing witnesses and experts and showing hour after hour of footage of hospitals, people in yellow gowns, nitrile gloves and face-masks. It is enough to make a sane person crazy and it is a sober reminder to preppers everywhere that precautions for events like this are valid, prudent and perhaps in some of our cases, just in the nick of time.

Well, the Prepper Journal audience is full of sane people. I believe that most people who call themselves preppers are focused on taking simple logical steps to ensure the safety of their closest loved ones. It makes sense to pay attention to the news and shore up any supply needs that you might have. I believe it is very wise to keep an eye on the events in Dallas and elsewhere in the world in the event that this virus does grow outside of the limited scope that we have seen so far in the US at least.

When it is all said and done, this “outbreak” which isn’t really an outbreak at all here thankfully could end up disappearing from the news just as quickly as it came. Of course, it could also grow more serious. We aren’t clear exactly how Ebola is transmitted although very smart people are saying that it is hard to catch. So far, I am inclined to believe them only for the primary reason that we only have 3 cases at this time. Should that change I will be prepared to act and I am not going to relax simply because experts tell me not to be alarmed. I am not alarmed, but I am watching events closely as I am sure the rest of you are as well.

Self-Quarantine to reduce exposure risk

If Ebola does start to become a larger problem; if we begin to see a spike in cases, one possible option for limiting your exposure could be as simple as staying home. Self-Quarantine is the practice of taking yourself out of the world so to speak to avoid contact with others completely. This is pretty much bugging in by definition. The NBC News crew that returned from reporting on Ebola had their cameraman test positive for Ebola so they agreed to Self Quarantine themselves to eliminate exposure to the public for the recommended incubation period of up to 21 days. In the case of Dr. Nancy Snyderman, this proved too long and soon they were caught out at a local restaurant which led to a huge public outcry and a weak apology from the doctor.

I won’t argue that staying in quarantine for up to 21 days would be very difficult, especially if you were alone, but if things do turn worse we might all be better off staying indoors. If Ebola cases increase substantially, we might not have a choice if Executive Order 13295 is put into action. 13295 allows for the “apprehension, detention, or conditional release of individuals to prevent the introduction, transmission, or spread of suspected communicable diseases.” Would you rather stay in your home and ride out the Ebola event or wherever the government wants to stick you? If you were faced with voluntary or involuntary quarantine to protect your family from Ebola, what would you need to consider?

Corona virus illustration

Infrastructure for Self Quarantine

Not surprisingly, the CDC website has a lot of information about quarantine mostly from the viewpoint of the SARS epidemic back in 2003, but I believe the concepts and topics are still just as relevant if your goal is to reduce or eliminate possible exposure to infected individuals. Major infrastructure considerations for self-quarantine are:

Communication Options – Telephone, cell phones, Ham Radio to keep in touch with others outside of your home. Shortwave radio is another good option assuming the regular lines of communication are down.

Electricity – In a grid up scenario this should be fine, but if the grid goes down, do you have enough electricity for up to 21 days of isolation?

Heat Source – Winter is approaching so a plan to keep warm is important. I have Kerosene Heaters and plenty of stored fuel but I would personally need to augment my supply for very cold conditions. Right now, cold isn’t a factor, but 21 days without power in January would be tougher.

Potable Water – A core element of any prepper supply list is to have water on hand. Enough water for one gallon per person per day. If you have a family of 4 and are forced into quarantine from Ebola for 21 days that would be 84 gallons of water at a minimum.

Waste and Sanitation – As long as the utilities are functioning this shouldn’t be a problem, but if the crisis explodes (no pun intended) you may not have city water to fill the toilets so alternate accommodations would need to be made. Grid down sanitation options are one possibility but would require you to go outside if the water and sewer lines were out of commission.

Food – Do you have enough food to last for 21 days for your entire family? Again, with society still functioning I guess you could have neighbors bring food over but you wouldn’t want to be going to the grocery store.

Entertainment – 21 days in your home is a long time. 21 days cooped up with your family is an eternity in the most easy going and loving homes. You should have a plan to counter boredom if you want to preserve your sanity along with your health.

Accommodations for Self Quarantine

If you are limiting your exposure as a family unit and by that I mean if everyone in your family is together in this then you can go on living (with certain exceptions) as you were although you wouldn’t be going outside. Would you stop your mail or risk exposure by touching something that another individual had contacted?

I am sure that it depends somewhat on the nature of any potential Ebola outbreak. It could be that the current convention that you must come in contact with bodily fluids from infected people in order to contract the disease holds. If that were the case, you could probably safely move about your yard, but quarantine does mean your trips to the malls, movie theaters, school events, plays, sporting events, hospital visits to sick friends would all be out of the question.

Could you work from home? – In today’s environment there are many of us who could work from home full time. As long as I had internet, power and a cell phone I could work anywhere in the world. Online meetings will probably be more common if travel is restricted during any outbreak. Actually, that would be fine with me too as the last place I would want to be during any kind of disease outbreak is at an airport or any place away from home really.

Could your children do schoolwork at home? – This would be tough for some but I imagine that a lot of schools would have to offer concessions in the case of quarantine. Certainly if the government locked everything down schools would either forgive homework or lean on online systems that are largely in place already. We still have one child that is home-schooled so she wouldn’t get out of anything, but another already gets her assignments online so staying out wouldn’t be a huge burden.

How would you pay your bills? – As long as we have money in the accounts, almost all of our bills except my weekly tithe are done electronically. If that goes down we have bigger problems.

Provided you had running water, power and a job that would allow you to stay home you should only need food to survive outside of climatic extremes. Take all of that away though and your self-imposed quarantine could still save your life, but it would be much harder. Again this assumes that Ebola will always and only be passed from bodily fluids. In this case self-quarantine to reduce exposure should be doable for most people with even basic preparations. Let’s hope we don’t see anything worse.

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Links 7/28/19

Digital Elixir Links 7/28/19

Wanna get rid of an iguana? On second thought, don’t just ‘shoot them up,’ Florida says Miami Herald

Two are arrested after man dressed as clown sparked mass brawl on P&O cruise liner when guests at black tie gala took offence at his fancy dress and chairs and plates were thrown following all-day ‘patriotic party’ Daily Mail)

Customers Sue Over California Wildfire Liability Law Climated Liability News

In a World With More and Intense Heat-Waves, a Review of What Heat Does to Us The Wire

Think the heatwave was bad? Climate already hitting key tipping points Reuters

‘Bravo!’ ‘Great News!’: Cheers as European Investment Bank Unveils Proposal to Stop Funding Fossil Fuel Projects Common Dreams

Can This Ancient Greek Medicine Cure Humanity? NYT (David L)

Sports Desk

Bernal set to become first Colombian Tour de France victor France 24. And what a great tour it was! I was one of 10 million who got a first-hand glimpse of the peloton speeding by, during the first part of last Sunday’s stage (stage 15).

Fortnite World Cup kicks off with $30m at stake Guardian (The Rev Kev)

Waste Watch

Why do we drink so much bottled water? TreeHugger

Lawmakers propose sweeping national plastic waste legislation Waste Dive

It’s the second dirtiest thing in the world — and you’re wearing it AlterNet (JZ)

Waste Only: How the Plastic Industry is Fighting to Keep Polluting the World Intercept (UserFriendly)

Class Warfare

Trump Antitrust: Going After Big Tech or Covering for Corruption? Big by Matt Stoller

The Shadow Bosses of the Gig Economy Jacobin

Should the Rich Be Allowed to Buy the Best Genes? Airmail News

Everyone: go get your check from Equifax!

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How Democrats Are Shorting White Voters for 2020 American Conservative

Trump campaign sees political advantage in a divisive appeal to working-class white voters WaPo (The Rev Kev)

Democrats in Disarray

Spare Me the Purity Racket NYT. Modo hits back.

MMT

Modern Monetary Theory Goes Global Bloomberg (furzy)

Big Brother IS Watching You Watch

Your Arrest Was Dismissed. But It’s Still In A Police Database. Marshall Project

Imperial Collapse Watch

Five Forms of Retreat Benjamin Studebaker

New Cold War

The Real Reason The Propagandists Have Been Promoting Russia Hysteria Caitlin Johnstone (The Rev Kev)

Brexit

The Two Jacobs London Review of Books

The Ham of Fate NYRB

When Boris Johnson asked me why the lane next to Calcutta Collectorate smelled of urine The Print

Brexit, Britain and the Permanent Crisis in the Gulf Counterpunch Patrick Cockburn

The Rev Kev:

Boris Johnson wants to reopen negotiations with the EU. Let me check the Brexit Negotiation Simulator to see how that will pan out… pic.twitter.com/7NUyVEhxhM

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Syraqistan

PEPE ESCOBAR: US and Iran Stuck on Negotiation Ground Zero Consortium News

Libya’s Grim Civil War Escalates Der Spiegel. Thanks Obama!

India

Flood Relief: India Gathers Satellite Imagery from Several Space Agencies The Wire

Controversial electoral bonds are not only opaque, they come at a cost to the Indian taxpayer Scroll

How the realty sector is being plagued by severe cash crunch Economic Times

Will the Supreme Court Set a Precedent in the Volkswagen Emissions Scandal? The Wire

China

US, China tilting towards conflict on Taiwan Asia Times (The Rev Kev)

Chaotic scenes as Hong Kong protesters march onto roads, unsure of where to go SCMP

Explainer: The Yuen Long mob attacks and Hong Kong’s triads – why do some consider the New Territories ‘lawless’? Hong Kong Free Press

Hong Kong braces for new rally after fresh riot police clashes AFP

This footage from @HongKongFP is the clearest I’ve seen yet of the police baton charge inside Yuen Long station.

And from a strategic viewpoint it just baffles me.

I cannot work out what police were hoping to achieve beyond smashing a few heads.https://t.co/FLESOFLobn

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Judge signs protective order over materials feds to turn over to jailed financier Jeffrey Epstein ABC

Trump Transition

Trump’s Secretary of Labor Pick Is Reliably Anti-Labor Capital & Main

Trump uncorks French wine threat in digital tax retaliation France 24

Barack Obama shares op-ed criticizing President Trump’s ‘poisoning of our democracy’ San Fran Chronicle

Noam Chomsky: To Make the US a Democracy, the Constitution Itself Must Change TruthOut

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Best Things To Do in Granada, Spain

Granada, Spain

Granada is a beautiful little city in the South of Spain where I lived for a month as a digital nomad. Here are some of the best things to do in Granada if you’re passing through!

Located at the base of the snowy Sierra Madre mountains, the city of Granada is full of history and character.

Because it was once a Muslim kingdom, much of the city has been built in a style of Islamic architecture that remains today. Granda is the ancient capital of Andalusia, a large autonomous region in Southern Spain.

Boasting a vibrant population of university students, free appetizers with your wine, skiing in the mountains, and Mediterranean beaches only an hour away, Granada is the perfect town to spend a few days while traveling in Spain.

Because I had such a great time during my visit, I wanted to share some of the top things to do in Granada with the rest of you!

Granada Spain Highlights Map

How To Use This Map

Above you’ll find a map of highlights in Granada. Click on the top left of the map to find separate layers marking the route and points of interest. You can hide and show different layers, or click icons on the map to see the names of places I mention in this travel guide. “Star” the map to save it to your own Google Maps, or open the map in a new window for a larger version. Enjoy!

Best Things To Do In Granada 2019

The Magnificent Alhambra Palace!

Stunning Architecture at Alhambra

1. The Alhambra Palace

One of Spain’s most popular tourist attractions, Alhambra Palace sits on top of a hill surrounded by forest while overlooking the city below. It was built by Moorish king Mohammed ben Al-Ahmar in the 11th century when the area was ruled by Muslims from North Africa.

Filled with Arabic inscriptions, painted tiles, vaulted ceilings, and plentiful water fountains, the building is incredibly beautiful inside and out. It was definitely a highlight of my trip to Granada, and the reason most people make the trip.

You need to buy a ticket in advance due to a strict limit of daily visitors.

Booking Tickets For Alhambra

The cheapest tickets are from the Official Website for about €14 EURO

Or skip the line with fully guided tours of Alhambra & the Gardens.

Modern Sacromonte Cave Neighborhood

2. Sacromonte Neighboorhood

On the outskirts of Granada there’s a Roma (gypsy) neighborhood build into the side of a hill, where the inhabitants live in caves. Most of the cave-homes are pretty modern these days, but in the past, this is where the workers who built the Alhambra Palace lived.

If you keep climbing to the very top of the hill, you’ll find an odd community of hippies and immigrants squatting in more rugged caves. Just be aware that they aren’t always happy to see tourists gawking at them or their homes, and some can become aggressive.

Sacromonte Cave Museum

3. The Cave Museum

Visit the Sacromonte Cave Museum (Museo Cuevas del Sacromonte) to see what life was like in Sacromonte 100 years ago.

The museum is a short climb up from the main neighboorhood of Sacromonte. I really found this place fascinating, as it features about ten cave dwellings that give you an idea of how people lived in them historically.

The Arab Quarter in Granada

4. Explore The Albayzín

The Albayzín is the historical Arab quarter of the city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This part of Granada has a lot of Moorish history, and this had a natural impact on the area’s architecture and decor.

For example, many of the walls are covered with gorgeous tiles that were hand-painted by the Moorish population.

Walking the Carrera de Darro

5. Carrera Del Darro

Under the Albayzín neighborhood, the River Darro flows through Granada where the old walls used to be. There’s a nice walking path that follows the river’s edge.

Enjoy the mix of renaissance and Moorish architecture, listen to street-buskers play their guitars, and try to imagine what it was like way back when.

Fuente de Aceituno

6. Drink From The Fountain Of Youth

One fun little fact about Granada is that all the fuentes (fountains) in the city provide free drinking water to anyone who wants it. Probably the most famous fountain in Granada is the Fuente de Aceituno (Fountain Of Youth).

Local legends tell the story of an olive tree growing here that started producing water, which people drank and it made them younger! I took a drink, so maybe I’ll live forever now… :p

Free Tapas with Drinks!

7. Free Tapas & Spanish Wine

You can’t visit Granada Spain without going to a restaurant or bar for free tapas! During the afternoon or evening, typically between 1pm and 4pm or between 9pm and midnight, order a beer or wine and get free appetizers!

The best streets in Granada to find great tapas are Calle Navas and Calle Elvira.

A popular snack is Black Iberian Ham, also known as jamón ibérico, a common sight at these bars. The meat is cured with salt for up to 3 years, so it doesn’t need refrigeration.

Mirador San Nicolas Crowd

8. Mirador San Nicolas

One of the top highlights in Granada is this popular viewpoint above the Albayzín neighborhood. It’s quite a hike from the center of town, but views of the Alhambra with the Sierra Nevada mountains are awesome.

Sunsets up here can get very crowded during high season, and it can be full of street performers and vendors. For an even better 360 degrees view, you can climb the bell tower of the Church of San Nicolas for €2 EURO.

This is the perfect place to get your Granada Spain postcard photo — as seen in the lead image of this blog post.

Secret Flamenco Bar in Granada

9. Watch A Flamenco Show

Flamenco is a form of festive gypsy (Gitano) folk music that originated in Southern Spain. It’s possible to visit one of the popular cave tablaos in Sacromonte that feature full flamenco dance performances.

Cuevas los Tarantos is one of the most popular spots to watch Zambra, the regional style from Granada, and shows cost about €20 EURO.

There’s also a slightly hidden/secret local cave bar which hosts incredibly authentic performances after 1am when most tourists are back sleeping in their hotels.

I’m not going to name it, you’ll just have to meet some locals to learn what it’s called! I can’t hand you ALL the best travel secrets without doing a little work…

The Beautiful Generalife Gardens

10. Generalife Gardens

The Generalife Gardens are located on a hill next to the Alhambra, easily accessible after your visit to the Palace. You can buy a combo ticket for both Alhambra & the Gardens, or just visit the gardens on their own.

The gardens are full of flowers, trees, shrubs, reflective pools, and fountains. It can be a very peaceful place if you’re there early or late in the day. You can also visit at night!

Street Musicians in Granada

11. People Watching At Plaza Nueva

Plaza Nueva (New Square) is actually the oldest part of the city. This is where a bunch of Granada’s old buildings and monuments are located.

The square used to be the site of tournaments, games and bullfights in the city. From here you can start the climb up to Alhambra Palace, or just hang out at a local cafe and watch the tourists and street performers milling about.

It’s where most people begin walking up the river Darro, along the Carrera Del Darro, to reach The Albayzín and Sacromonte neighborhoods. You can also enter the Church Of Santa Ana for free.

12. Shopping At Alcaiceria

If you’re looking for a unique souvenir in Granada, the best place to go is Alcaiceria. In the past, this area was a Great Bazaar. Although those days are long gone, you can still find earthenware that is reminiscent of the Moorish style of the Middle Ages.

I also enjoyed taking in the artistry of authentic Granada Taracea. Some of this furniture and the other wood touches would have made a nice addition to my place if I wasn’t living out of a backpack at the time!

Skiing the Sierra Nevada in Spain

13. Sierra Nevada Mountains

These mountains are technically 30 minutes outside of Granada, but it’s a must-see for all travelers. The Sierra Nevada can be accessed via car, bus or taxi, meaning there’s no excuse not to check them out!

If you’re into skiing, this is by far the best spot in Spain. If you’re visiting in the summer there’s also mountain biking, hiking and music festivals. Make sure to check out the hanging suspension bridges of Los Cahorros!

14. Parque de las Ciencias (Science Park)

Granada is a wonderful place to learn about history and view ancient architecture. To take a break from Granada’s charming evidence of the past, check out the very modern Science Park.

Unlike many science museums, this interactive location was truly built with people of all ages in mind. I was able to participate in many hands-on activities, which were also popular with children. My favorite part of the Science Park was the planetarium.

Orange Trees Everywhere in Granada!

15. Soak In A Hammam

A hammam, if you are unaware, is a kind of steam room where people go to wash themselves (or be washed by others). Visiting an Arab hammam is a very typical thing to do in Granada.

Often, they involve bathing pools, washing down with black soap, and exfoliation of the skin. The most popular hammam in Granada is Hammam Al Andalus, located in the old city of Granada.

16. Corral del Carbón

Corral del Carbón is an interesting place to visit if you’re interested in the history of the Nasrid dynasty because it’s the oldest remaining building in Granada from that era. Plus it’s free!

Built in the fourteenth century by Yusuf the First — it was used as a warehouse for goods and a shelter for merchants. Later it was also used for stage performances.

As an added bonus, if you visit Corral del Carbón in the summer there’s a chance of running into a flamenco or play performance in the courtyard. There’s also a bookstore inside the building.

The Beautiful Cathedral in Granada

17. The Granada Cathedral

Regardless of your cultural or religious views, you simply have to make some time to visit the Granada Cathedral. This stunning example of architecture was one of my favorite parts of the city.

The combination of Gothic and Renaissance style makes it pretty cool. Make sure you have plenty of room on your memory card for photographing the stunning exterior of this 16th-century masterpiece.

18. Royal Chapel Tombs & Crypt

The tombs of the Royal Chapel, known locally as Los Reyes Catolicos, were fascinating. The Royal Chapel itself is more than worth a visit if you like history.

It’s interesting to see the graves of royalty. The chapel once held the bodies of Queen Isabella I of Castile and Ferdinand II of Aragon, but were later moved. Now only the Catholic Monarchs and their children are buried here.

The entrance to the Royal Chapel is at La Lonja, in the Cathedral Complex, and it is open from 10:15am – 6:30pm. A ticket costs €5 EURO.

First You Have to Get Here!

Getting To Granada

Flying Within Spain

Granada has a small airport that runs daily flights from Madrid and Barcelona. Flights are often cheaper to nearby Malaga though, and then you can take a bus from there. Check for deals on Skyscanner and read my guide to tips for finding cheap flights.

Renting A Car In Spain

The best site to book your car is Discover Car Hire. They search both local and international car rental companies to help you find the best possible price. This is the easiest way to rent a car in Spain.

Traveling By Bus

Most people get to Granada traveling by bus from other large Spanish cities. Just be aware the bus station is slightly out of town and requires a taxi or local bus to reach the city center.

The bus from Madrid takes about 4-5 hours depending on the class. A bus from Malaga only takes about 1.5 hours. You can book tickets with ALSA.

Traveling By Train

Granada’s train station is at Avenida de Andaluces. However the trains are not high-speed, and the main routes are undergoing construction work until 2019. The train takes about 5.5 hours from Madrid, and 4 hours from Seville.

You can search for and book train tickets on Rail Europe.

Neighborhoods in Granada

Where To Stay In Granada

There are all sorts of good accommodation options in the many neighborhoods of Granada, from right next to the Alhambra Palace itself to budget backpacker hostels. Here are suggestions for places to stay on your trip to Granada Spain…

Best Accommodation In Granada

BUDGET Granada Inn Backpackers

MID-RANGE Hotel Inglaterra

LUXURY Parador de Granada

Click here to learn how to get $35 off your first booking.

Packing Guide

Check out my travel gear guide to help you start packing for your trip. Pick up a travel backpack, camera gear, and other useful travel accessories.

Book Your Flight

Book cheap flights on Skyscanner, my favorite airline search engine to find deals. Also read my post on how I find the cheap flights.

Rent A Car

Discover Car Hire is a great site for comparing car prices to find the best deal. They search both local & international rental companies.

Book Accommodation

Find a great hotel in Granada. Or rent local apartments on Airbnb ($35 discount!). Read my tips for booking cheap hotels.

Protect Your Trip

Don’t forget travel insurance! I’m a big fan of World Nomads for short-term trips. Protect yourself from possible injury & theft abroad. Read more about why you should always carry travel insurance.

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CUBA

This isn’t a normal Cuba guidebook write-up. If you want to know where to sightsee, Google “things to do in Cuba”. My list is at the bottom, but first I’ll tell you some do’s and don'ts.

Traveling there: It’s really easy to get to Cuba now! You don’t need a special tour or to worry about booking your trip through a company or group. As of November 21st, 2016 all you need to do is book your flight and choose one of the 12 sanctions - I chose journalism, but they never check and there’s no follow up or anything so it doesn’t really matter what you choose.. I booked my flight with JetBlue and they took care of everything. The ticket price included the mandatory travel insurance that Cuba requires, as well as most other fees for coming and going from the US. The only additional fee you have to pay is a $50 visa that they seamlessly take care of when you arrive at the airport for your flight.

Food: Do not come to Cuba for the food. Everything you know about Cuban food in America is not the case there (except for all the ham). Not only is good Cuban food hard to find, but sometimes any food you want is hard to find. It is common for restaurants to be completely sold out of many items on the menu by about 4pm. Most meat dishes are made with pork, so if you want beef you need to ask for beef. Breakfasts options are limited - you will eat eggs, toast, and fruit every day. On the plus side, lobster is inexpensive! We really enjoyed our meal at Biky Restaurante in Havana – there’s long line to get in, but it’s worth the wait (or do what we did and have Yeilia get your name on the VIP list).

Shopping: Don’t go to Cuba for shopping! There are souvenir shops around, but they’re mostly selling the same thing over and over - little wooden cars, magic boxes, magnets, and other small handmade items. There is a central market called San Jose, near the cruise ship piers. It’s big and they sell stuff, but again mostly all the same items at each shop.

Money: Credit cards, especially American, don’t work. Cash is king and it’s all you will use. There are two currencies in Cuba, convertible (CUC – sometimes called ‘kook’) and National (CUP aka ‘koop’). It’s super hard to get National, but you may be able to get it as change. The exchange rate is about 1 USD = 1 CUC = 25 CUP, so don’t be alarmed if a local food place charges $25 for a hamburguesa – they list their prices in CUP.

Convert your American money to Euros before coming to Cuba because the exchange is much better. American currency is charged the normal 3% conversion tax, plus an additional 10% fee, so you’re paying 13% on every dollar you exchange. If you use Euros it’s only 3% and you can probably get them from your bank in the States for free. Figure about $100/day per person. Convert your money at the airport when you land – there may be a long line but they’re long at all the Casa de Cambia (Cadeca) and it’s easiest just to get this out of the way. Get small bills whenever you can! Many places can’t make change for even a 20.

Transportation: You will see the notorious old American cars driving around, as well as new European cars and everything in between. Pretty much anyone is a taxi in Havana and the price is always negotiable! You’ll pay more for nicer cars. Paying around $10 to get anywhere is normal. It costs $25 or $30 to get from the airport to downtown Havana. I tried to ride around in the cool old cars as much as possible, but take any car that stops for you.

There are old American cars everywhere! Some look nicer than others but they are all over the place, and the outside doesn’t always match the inside. Take photos - they won’t mind! They’re proud of their cars and want to show them off. The especially nice ones do city tours - for $50 they will drive your group all around the city for an hour showing you sights along the way.

Safety: Cuba is very safe! It’s literary the safest country I’ve ever been to. I never felt nervous to walk down empty streets at night, and neither did any of the girls I was with. Or get into a stranger’s car. Nobody is going to try to harm you. It’s so safe it’s almost weird.

Everyone is nice and helpful! Pretty much anyone will help you and be friendly. If you need anything, they will make it happen for you. It’s very refreshing how helpful and kind every single person is.

Internet: There is no internet. You won’t find restaurants with free wifi or hotel lobbies or anything. Quickly get over the fact that you won’t have internet access. There are a few street corners where you’ll see like 30 people standing with phones and laptops paying by the hour to get online. If you absolutely must get online, the best place to go is the Hotel National. (It’s cool to see this place anyway) They charge 7 CUC for an hour and you type in a code and can go online while you sit in the AC. It’s nice but the wifi will drop every few minutes and it will get annoying. You should really only bother trying to get on wifi if you have no self-control and must get online!

Lodging: You should get an AirBnB. There are plenty of “fancy” hotels that you can book but it’s way more fun to stay in an authentic Cuban home. The hosts are amazing and kind and will bend over backwards to make your stay great. You can find rooms for $20-$30 per night on either AirBnB or Hostelworld – make sure you have the address and your host knows when you’ll be arriving, since you won’t be able to get in touch with them when you land.

Stay here in Havana:

They are so wonderful! The host Yeilla (pronounced “YAY lee”) is amazing! I can’t recommend these guys highly enough! She will call you a taxi to anywhere, make you breakfasts and cocktails on their nice outdoor patio and she will even set you up with a car and lodging to Viñales or any other destination! They only have 4 rooms and book up fast so make a reservation in advance – however she has lots of friends in town so if your group grows she can find you more space.

Sightseeing: Havana is fun, but you don’t need to spend more then 2 or 3 days there. The sightseeing list looks extensive but you can see pretty much everything in that time. Go on day and overnight trips to other parts of Cuba also!

There’s a bunch of stuff to see on the lighthouse side of the water. Go under their famous tunnel (they love this tunnel and every cab driver will get excited about it, but if you’re from NYC, we have 4 of them and it’s nothing more special than the Holland or Lincoln tunnel). On that side of the water is the fort with the lighthouse, another cool fort where they do a ceremonial cannon shoot every night at 9pm (get there by 8:15 for a good spot), and more stuff if you get the taxi to drive you around. Tell him to bring you to the big Jesus statue and you can walk to the Che museum and Missile Crisis Museum in the same area.

Out of town: Go to Viñales. It’s a 2 ½ hour drive from Havana. You can take taxi one way with 4 friends for $25 each. It’s a nice drive. Get a fun car for the trip and see if the driver will show you around when you arrive.

Stay here in Viñales:

Rafael is awesome and speaks perfect English. He has hookups everywhere. Even with the government. He can book you literally any kind of trip or excursion you want. He has one guest house, which his daughter Solange runs, with 3 beds.

Viñales is where the tobacco plantations are. You will see the fields and learn how they roll cigars. You can buy a bunch of cigars cheap out here. They sell them without labels here and there are no factory chemicals in them. You’ll pay the same price for one in Havana with a label that you’ll get 20 for in Viñales.

Go horseback riding in Viñales. It’s awesome! You will go on a 4 hour horseback ride through the Viñales countryside. You will stop along the way every hour at a different spot. You’ll see more tobacco plantations, a coffee plantation, some beautiful viewpoints and a lake to swim. The best part is it only costs $25 per person.

Beaches: Don’t go to Cuba for the beaches. They aren’t anything special. There are better countries for beaches. It’s a fun day trip but not a reason to come. We took a ‘57 impala taxi for the one hour drive to Jibacoa. It’s nice, you can go to an all-inclusive resort and go scuba diving and stuff but there’s not much else there.

Playa del Este are the beaches near Havana, about 30 minutes away. They’re nice if you can’t make it all the way to Jibacoa or Varadero.

Tips: Carry toilet paper! The bathrooms don’t have toilet seats and most don’t have TP either. You may also have to pay a few coins to use the restroom at some places (the importance of having small bills and change!).

Take a nap if you plan to go clubbing. Cuban nightlife starts at about 1:30am so after dinner take a nap and rest up because when it’s time to go out, you’ll wait in line to get in some clubs and the live music won’t start until well after midnight.

You’ll need to meet you friends the old-fashioned way, since you won’t have phones or internet. Pick a meeting place and a time and be there.

Most people run businesses out of their homes, so check out some local places to eat, it’s literally just a person cooking you dinner in their home kitchen – these are called paladars.

It’s fun to bring gifts for locals and kids. Anything from matchbox cars to bouncy balls are perfect little gifts. The kids went crazy for a ¢25 bouncy ball. It’s a nice thing to do and requires little cost/effort and makes a difference since decent toys are hard to come by.

Bring all of the toiletries you need and leave them behind when you go – there are basically NO stores and people have a hard time accessing even basic supplies.

SIGHTSEEING:

• Old Havana (Habana Vieja)

• Plaza Vieja (popular public square)

• The Malecón (seafont boulevard)

• Castio de los Tres Reyes del Morro (also known as El Morro Fortaleza de San Carlos de la Cabana (sits atop La Cabana hill)

• Ceremonia del Cañonazo (actors in 19th-century costumes perform a cannon-firing ceremony at 9pm each evening

• El Capitolio (National Capitol Building)

• Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes (National Museum of Fine Arts)

• Paseo del Prado (beautiful street in Havana)

• Gran Teatro de La Habana (one of the world’s largest opera houses)

• Plaza de la Revolucion (Jose Marti Memorial)

• Museo de la Revolucion (must see)

• Hotel Nacional de Cuba (World Heritage Site and a National Monument)

• Central Commercial (San Jose shopping market)

• Catedral de San Cristobal (Cuban Baroque style)

• Castio de la Real Fuerza (an impressive military fortress)

• Plaza de Armas (popular public square)

• Palacio de los Capitanes (home to the Museo de la Ciudad or City Museum)

• Camera obscura (35-meter tower)

• La Bodeguita del Medio (a former Hemingway hangout)

• Museo de Comandancia del Che (with the office of Che Guevara preserved)

• Fusterlandia (small artist village on the outskirts of Havana)

• Maqueta de La Havana (with a scale model of the city) (in Miramar)

• Playas del Este (a long stretch of palm-fringed beach that runs for miles)(20 mins east of Havana)

• Finca La Vigia, San Francisco de Paula, Cuba (residence of Ernest Hemingway)

• National Botanical Garden of Cuba

Viñales

• views (hills that are rounded in shape)

• traditional tobacco plantations

• caves

• tranquil little town

• horseback riding

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WEEK EIGHT (Dec 22 - Dec 28)

SYDNEY, NSW, AUS // MELBOURNE, VIC, AUS

As if we hadn't walked enough the previous day, the six of us hopped on the M50 bus to Coogee Beach, just southeast of Sydney, to walk along the 6km coastal trail to Bondi Beach. The walk took us through various small coves, bays, and beaches, all the while providing gorgeous views of the Australian coastline. We passed through Dolphin's Point, Gordon's Bay, Bronte Beach, Tamarama Beach, and the beautiful Waverly Cemetery. Roughly three hours later when we finally arrived at Bondi Beach, we celebrated with victory beers at Bondi Iceberg's Club. We sat on a balcony overlooking the bay, and watched surfers from our high vantage point. All that walking gave us quite the appetite, so we made tracks over to the Corner House to take advantage of their $15 Thursday pizza specials. Luckily for us, the 333 bus stopped quite close to the restaurant, so it was no hassle getting back to the apartment for a good night's rest.

The next two days were spent driving in our van from Sydney to Melbourne. We left a day earlier than Jed's family, since we had to drive with all of our luggage. The drive between the two cities reminded us a lot of California, with lots of farmland and golden rolling hillsides. To cut the long drive in half, we stopped at a free camp spot in Gundagai, near a river and some train tracks. We arrived right before sunset to the local firefighters wishing everybody a "Ho! Ho! Ho! Merry Christmas" from their truck's loudspeakers. Despite the fact that there were heaps of squawking parrots and cockatoos in the trees all around us, we were able to get a decent nights rest and start out early the next day before it got too hot. Upon arriving in Melbourne, we stopped by a Woolworth's to buy groceries for a Christmas picnic because we knew that all the shops would be closed on Christmas day. In true Australian fashion, we purchased prawns, cold ham and turkey for sandwiches, salad fixings, beer, wine, and a small salted carmel cake. After the long drive we were looking to just relax a bit, so while we waited for Jed's family to arrive from the Melbourne airport, we watched the only Christmas movie our TV had access to… A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas in 3D. Around 1am, we received a call that everyone else had finally arrived at the apartment, so we met them downstairs, helped with their bags, and went to sleep.

Merry Christmas everyone! On Christmas morning, we opened presents and listened to a playlist of holiday classics. We even learned a few Christmas songs on guitar and ukelele, and sang/played for our families (Brittany's via FaceTime). We packed our picnic supplies, deck of playing cards, and a couple Santa Hats, and decided to have our holiday lunch at the Melbourne Botanic Gardens. It was around 100°F that day, so we ate our lunch in the shade of a large tree. After a few hours had flown by, we dropped everything off back at the apartment, and decided to stroll along the Melbourne River Walk to look for a place to eat dinner. In traditional American Christmas fashion, we ultimately settled on having Chinese food at the Red Emperor.

Brittany had been fighting off a cold the previous couple days, and finally decided that she'd need a full days rest to get better. She stayed home while Jed and his family went on a free walking tour of Melbourne. The informative tour, followed a path through most of Melbourne's iconic sites and buildings, and included Chinatown, Melbourne CBD, Flinders Street Station, Carlton Gardens, and the Victoria State Library. That night back at the apartment consisted of salad, "Oh My Goodness" pizza, and a movie.

The following day, we all had a pleasant wander through the CBD to the Victoria State Library to see their exhibition on the infamous Australian bushranger (aka outlaw), Ned Kelly. A Robin Hood of sorts, Kelly was known for stealing from the Victorian government until he was finally captured in a homemade suit of armor and hung in Melbourne Gaol in 1880. The library building itself included several stories of permanent exhibition spaces, as well as a research commons, and reading dome. After lunch, the group split up for a few hours, and we killed some time going t to Hoyt's Cinema to watch Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. We all reconvened on Lygon Street, known as Melbourne's "Little Italy", for a late dinner, and then home.

All of Jed's visiting family really wanted to have a look at some indigenous Australian animals, and since many can be difficult to spot in the cities, we headed to Melbourne Zoo on the 55 Tram. We were all really impressed with the Zoo's layout and landscaping, which reminded us of being at Disneyland. The planners did a fantastic job of grouping the animals together by continent, and then making guests feel as if they were actually visiting that particular region. We were able to witness koalas, kangaroos, a lively platypus, tasmanian devils, wombats, elephants, orangutans, lions, meerkats, giraffes, zebras, etc. Lunch was eaten on a viewpoint overlooking the giraffe enclosure, and then we set off to St. Kilda beach. When the record heatwave became too much for us, we sought refuge in a restaurant called Abbey Road for some pre-dinner drinks. For Allie's birthday, we celebrated with tacos from Radio Mexico before walking the length of St. Kilda pier to see the wild Little (aka Fairy) Penguins return home to the breakwater. The penguins usually wait until sundown before swimming back to their nests. After a spectacular sunset at 8:45pm, we watched in anticipation, along with hundreds of others, for their imminent return. After waiting for over an hour, we finally saw just one little penguin, and then caught the 12 trolley back to the apartment for birthday cake and fresh fruit.

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Nine of my favourite photos I took in September 2022, month summary and my birds of the month

The photos are of;

Rose hips in the garden

Peregrine Falcon at Winchester Cathedral

Tree lit by sun between home and Lakeside Country Park

View from Ham Common viewpoint in Dorset

Red Deer at Bushy Park

Clouded Yellow at RSPB Radipole Lake in Dorset

Greylag Geese at Lakeside Country Park

View in the woods at Brownsea Island in Dorset

Wryneck at Lepe Country Park in Hampshire

On a personal note, to the backdrop of a poignant and historic month for the country with many struggles ongoing across the world, I had another really good month of wildlife watching and taking photos with so many memories and happy moments crammed in. It was such a pivotal month in my year for wildlife watching, with both my bird and butterfly year lists reaching massive milestones to help them rank very highly against my previous years this month. It was a brilliant month for watching birds and butterflies with the autumn migration ramping up for birds allowing me to see so much a great variety of species with some again and again and those cherished end of season moments for butterflies with a top few species from bramble loving Speckled Wood to the amazing Brown Hairstreak we saw. Dragonflies and moths were centre stage for me this month in keeping with the time of year with them seen very well, there were still a lot of great flower and plant moments and I really appreciated autumn’s fruit coming into my surroundings and photos this month as well as mushrooms and fungi generally one of my favourite parts of autumn. It was also a fantastic month of mammals with so many epic ones seen so well and lots of photo opportunities. I enjoyed watching and photographing other wildlife again this month and I got to take in some mesmerizing landscapes and locations. The mixture of the glorious summer green and beginnings of the autumnal colour fest inspired me so much with many great sky scenes this month too.

I took so many photos I am proud of this month of a range of subjects, with great bits of weather and the sun changed as the month went on to create great varied light. At the heart of my brilliant month of wildlife and photos of course was the thrilling week off we had and all the wild memories we were able to pack in from day trips, some local ones and visits to the New Forest.

For my bird of the month I have shared it three ways this time, a consistent star, a one big standout moment and also a landmark of my year species. The consistent star is one of my favourite birds the Kingfisher, I couldn’t ignore it for this title as building on a run beginning before I have had a fantastic set of sightings of this bird this month seeing it again and again across multiple places from Lakeside to Dorset rivers where they thrive and it has just been wonderful to be able to take in and get photos of this electrifying bird so many times. One of the best ever runs I’ve had for seeing them. The first White-tailed Eagle I’d seen in the south since the re-introduction which I longed for a moment that came on a boat trip around Poole Harbour was one of my most joyful moments watching a bird this year and stood out for me this month as a glorious single moment. My third bird of the month as the landmark one for the year is the Wryneck at Lepe. I felt I could categorize it as a landmark moment joining June’s Black-browed Albatross the only one I have given this title so far as it was my 200th bird species seen this year on my year list. And the calibre of the bird it is coupled with the sensational views we got of it which were some of my favourite birding moments ever just meant it had to be strongly considered for my bird of the month. A moment of magic and wonder. Last month’s bird of the month Pied Flycatcher, other previous birds of the month of mine Osprey, Peregrine and Ring-necked Parakeet, year ticks Garganey which I saw twice and long time target for the year Little Owl as well as consistently seen Swallow, Sandwich Tern, Spoonbill and Spotted Flycatchers and local returnee at Lakeside Mute Swan, as well as one I often seem to say here Great Crested Grebe were other candidates for my birds of the month.

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The Best Horror Movies of 2018 So Far

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Hot damn, 2018 is turning out to be one serious year for repulsiveness. Around this time a year ago, Blumhouse had just conveyed the one-two punch of Split and Get Out, and that was just the beginning of a string of frightfulness hits that finished in IT turning into the most noteworthy earning blood and gore flick ever. So it's sheltered to state this year beyond any doubt has a ton to satisfy, however with the absolute most foreseen titled of the year still on the docket, it's as of now simple to see this is a standout amongst the most energizing and effective years with sickening apprehension history.

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The lineup has run the range from educated and existential fear to shocking retribution spine chillers and abuse twisted loathsomeness comic drama. We've discussed "raised repulsiveness," did the calmest popcorn chomping ever in A Quiet Place, recollected the amount we cherish Nicolas Cage, and delved profound into discussions over testing films like Annihilation and Hereditary. It's been an extremely solid year for the class, to be sure.

We're keeping this rundown bound to films that have been discharged in 2018 — be it dramatically, carefully or on a spilling administration — so you won't perceive any unreleased celebration top choices on here, yet we'll be refreshing the rundown consistently. Also, with movies like Halloween and Suspiria on the docket, we have a ton to anticipate,

Unsane.

A producer who's never substance to avoid any risk, Steven Soderbergh chose to handle enormous thoughts with little means in Unsane, another mental blood and gore flick shot totally on an iPhone (however as a matter of fact with some huge spending focal points and programming). The organization may appear to be a hacky contrivance, however in Soderbergh's grasp, it works, conveying a bizarre closeness to the skewed story of biting suspicion and society's preposterous hesitance to trust ladies. Claire Foy proceeds with her ascent to the best as Sawyer Valentini, a youthful agent who moves to another city after a frightening knowledge with a stalker. When she begins seeing him wherever once more, she starts to scrutinize her very own existence, and after an as well fair treatment session, she coincidentally concedes to a psychological healing facility where she could possibly be caught with the man she's endeavoring to get away. Soderbergh plays with your brain, and that is a large portion of the fun, however it's the manner in which he jabs and goads at the experience of uneasiness and entanglement that makes Unsane such a viable excursion down the rabbit opening. It tends to be somewhat obtuse and schlocky at minutes, yet when Unsane burrows at a nerve, it generally hits, making for a greatly frightening knowledge.