Carta de Eduardo Santander, un gran cubano de 96 años.

Muchísimas gracias Eduardo, siempre lo tenemos presente a usted que es un gran cubano. Lo importante es no perder la fé porque sabemos que la fé mueve montañas, y le dará las fuerzas requeridas para seguir combatiendo de modo ejemplar, como siempre lo ha hecho, por la libertad de nuestra patria. Esta carta suya le diré a una de mis asistentes (amigas) que la publique en mi blog. Un abrazo, Octavio.

Carta de Eduardo Santander:

Un saludo sincero para ud. Le pedi a la joven Sophie su correo y ella me lo envio, solo es para informarle que aprecio de todo corazon su amistad y creame que estoy sufriendo muchisimo no poder escribir como antes, pues cada dia es para mi mas dificil, pero ud, sabra comprenderme, que cuando ya los años no nos ayuda, solo nos queda un recurso y es ser agradecido de aquel que da su mano franca y ofrece su amistad desinteresadamente, mas con el dolor que sentimos en nuestros corazones de haber abandonado la patria donde nacio.

Aqui en Miami estamos sufriendo los momentos dificiles con la infiltracion comunista-castrista-chavista, estan invadiendo los medios televisivos en ciertos canales con anuncios de viajes a Cuba como Cubamax y otros, este muestra a unas mujercitas llamando a ir alla con la seña del dedo indice y guiñar los ojos. Ademas le informo a ud, que dentro de estos infiltrados, algunos estan ya colados en algunas organizaciones anticastristas que hacen el trabajo de dividir, con informaciones falsas y de esta forma crear dudas entre los miembros y esa labor de zapa, esta funcionando ahora mismo y eso es lo que buscan, divides y venceras. Punto. Los musiquitos y los cantantes del castrismo con el intercambio cultural. one way, de alla para aca.

Es muy duro reconocer esto, pero a mi no me pueden ellos penetrar con sus cuentecitos, porque yo estoy de frente a los comunistas donde esten y sin vacilar un segundo. La libertad de Cuba esta al llegar mas pronto de lo que se pueden imaginar y estoy seguro que uno de esos hombres como ud, seran los que dirijan a nuestra nacion por el camino de la justicia y el bien de la nueva Cuba. Le deseo unas navidades felices y un año 2011 en union de sus familiares. Que Dios les bendiga. Su amigo. Eduardo Santander.

Respuesta a la congresista Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. ¿Y qué respecto a las acciones reales en función de obtener la libertad de Cuba, su verdadera patria, la prioridad de la mayoría de su electorado?

Por Dr. Octavio Dilewis Ibarra-Tamayo

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Respuesta a la congresista Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. ¿Y qué respecto a las acciones reales en función de obtener la libertad de Cuba, su verdadera patria, la prioridad de la mayoría de su electorado?

Congresista Ileana Ros, respetuosamente,...

¿Por qué no compartir?, yo prefiero tener su publicación en mi muro (de fb) para comentarla más allá de los fuegos artificiales...

Nosotros necesitamos obtener una Resolución Conjunta de la Cámara y el Senado de Estados Unidos, en función de encausar a Castro y su hermano por asesinato y tráfico de drogas en gran escala...

Nosotros necesitamos acciones reales, acciones verdaderas, después de décadas de fuegos artificiales...

Usted ha estado hablando acerca de la reforma de las Naciones Unidas, acerca de los mejores intereses de Israel, acerca del bienestar de Israel...

..., está bien, y...

¿ Que hay respecto a las acciones reales para obtener la libertad de Cuba, su patria verdadera, la prioridad de la mayoría de su electorado?

Ileana Ros será la presidenta del poderoso Comité de Relaciones Exteriores de la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos, ella ahora tendrá en sus manos la capacidad de encausar a Castro y su hermano por asesinatos múltiples y tráfico de drogas en gran escala...

..., pero parece tener en mente sólo la reforma de las Naciones Unidas y el bienestar de Israel...

..., tenemos que exigirle a la congresista Ileana Ros, impulsar la prioridad de la mayoría de su electorado, la libertad de su verdadera patria, Cuba.

Lo que escribió la congresista en su muro de facebook:
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen escribió:

DULCE: Evo me dispara una ráfaga, Chávez sigue, ¡ahora Fidel!. Todos por un evento al que ni siquiera he asistido. Me llaman bandida, Loba Feroz: yipee! (creo que quería decir: yippee, es decir ¡hurra!)

Debe notarse que la congresista llama al tirano "Fidel", no Castro, no el tirano de Cuba, no el gobernante Castro, no el dictador, etc, etc, etc, no....., simplemente "Fidel"...

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Response to Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. What about actual actions in order to obtain the freedom of Cuba, your real homeland, the priority of the majority of your constituency?
by Dr. Octavio Dilewis Ibarra-Tamayo

Congresswoman Ileana Ros, respectfully,...

Why not to share?, I prefer to have your post in my wall (of fb) in order to comment it beyond the fire-works...

We need to obtain a joint resolution of the U.S. House and Senate in order to prosecute Castro and his brother for murder and high scale drug-traffic...

We need actual actions, real actions, after decades of fire-works...

You have been talking about the reform of the United Nations, about the best interests of Israel, about the well being of Israel...

..., ok, and...

What about actual actions in order to obtain the freedom of Cuba, your real homeland, the priority of the majority of your constituency?

Ileana Ros will be the president of the powerful Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives, she will be able now to obtain the indictment of Castro and his brother because of multiple murders and drug trafficking on a large scale...

..., but seems to have in mind only to reform the United Nations and the well being of Israel...

..., We have to require to the Congresswoman, to address the priority of the majority of her constituency, the freedom of her true homeland, Cuba.

What Congresswoman Ileana Ros wrote on her facebook wall:
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen wrote:
SWEET: Evo blasts me, Chavez follows, now Fidel! All 4 an event I never even attended! They call me bandit, Loba Feroz: yipee!

EL HURACÁN MARCO RUBIO PARA PRESIDENTE DE ESTADOS UNIDOS.

Las encuestas de intención de voto lo situaban 20 puntos porcentuales por detrás de un adversario con un alto nivel de reconocimiento público, un cuantioso fondo de campaña y el poder de premiar y castigar desde su cargo de gobernador. Por otra parte, muy pocos estaban dispuestos a contribuir al fondo de campaña de un candidato que, aún antes de empezar, parecía destinado a la derrota. Sus amigos le advertían que era una lucha desigual y con ínfimas probabilidades de triunfo. Su medio de transporte consistía en una vetusta camioneta con muchos años de uso y un considerable número de millas. Hasta su propio partido le aconsejaba que no retara al predestinado y que esperara su turno de militante obediente hasta que la jerarquía accediera a premiar su paciencia.

Pero este hijo de exiliados cubanos que dejaron en su patria de origen seguridad y bienestar para enfrentar retos desconocidos en busca de libertad no es un hombre que se deja intimidar por los obstáculos ni acepta de buen grado que le pongan límites a su espíritu de superación y su vocación de servicio público. Así fue como Marco Rubio le propinó una soberana paliza en las urnas al camaleónico Charlie Crist y se erigió en contundente defensor de los valores morales sobre los que fue fundada esta nación y, por ende, en favorito del fenómeno populista de los Tea Parties. Así fue como en esta Florida de sol, playas, música y huracanes fuimos testigos de un huracán político que se llama Marco Rubio.

Todavía es muy pronto para entrar en la arena movediza de los vaticinios y los pronósticos sobre las campañas presidenciales del 2012 y el 2016. Pero no debe cabernos duda alguna de que el Partido Republicano tiene una urgencia desesperada de líderes como el nuevo senador federal por la Florida. Un hombre joven con raíces hispanas, elocuencia oratoria, moderado en cuestiones sociales, conservador en asuntos fiscales y, para mayor atractivo, aceptado por la guardia pretoriana republicana y los independientes del Tea Party. Un verdadero regalo de navidad para un partido que hace dos años fue arrasado por un tsunami que todavía amenaza con transformar una sociedad que rinde culto al individuo en una sociedad de siervos obedientes al estado todopoderoso.

Un partido que, a pesar de cuantiosas victorias en las elecciones de este 2010, sufrió derrotas en aquellos candidatos que ignoraron la energía y la ira de un bloque de votantes hispanos cansados de discriminación y engaño. Ahí están los ejemplos elocuentes de Sharon Angle en Nevada y de Megan Whitman y Carly Fiorina en California. Las victorias de Angle y Fiorina habrían adelantado la agenda del partido y aumentado la capacidad de negociación de los republicanos en la Cámara Alta.

Sin embargo, no todo esta perdido para los republicanos si tenemos en cuenta que el presidente Obama antepuso su agenda socializante a su promesa de campaña de una reforma migratoria integral. Al mismo tiempo, muchos hispanos parecen estar cansados de ser manipulados por el Partido Demócrata. Pero la realidad es que, entre el rechazo republicano y el paternalismo demócrata, los hispanos han sido tratados por ambos partidos como el pariente pobre a quien se le encomienda la defensa del país y los trabajos peor remunerados sin darle acceso al sueño americano. El partido que entienda ese reto, asuma la iniciativa de subsanar esa injusticia y produzca una solución equitativa a una crisis que afecta a la totalidad de la nación tiene ante sí un gran futuro político.

Para ello tienen que aprender las lecciones de Nevada y California a la luz de las estadísticas de electores inscritos. Según el Pew Hispanic Center el 57 por ciento de los votantes hispanos a nivel nacional se identifican como demócratas frente a solo un 23 por ciento que se identifica como republicano. Más importante aún son las estadísticas que indican que el bloque de votantes hispanos en cuatro estados de la nación tiene la capacidad de inclinar la balanza en uno u otro sentido en cualquier elección presidencial.

Pasemos una breve revista a la situación. De nuevo, según el Pew Hispanic Center, los votantes hispanos constituyen el 23 por ciento de los votos en California, el 25 por ciento en Texas, el 14 por ciento en la Florida y el 12 por ciento en Nueva York. De acuerdo con la fórmula para elegir presidentes, la suma de los llamados votos electorales de esos cuatro estados es de 147 o el 55 por ciento de los 270 necesarios para lograr la victoria. El candidato que no gane por lo menos dos de esos cuatro estados tiene limitadas probabilidades de ser electo. Y para mayor desgracia republicana, California y Nueva York son demócratas hasta los tuétanos.

Ahí esta precisamente la oportunidad de republicanos como Marco Rubio para ocupar un lugar en el binomio de una candidatura presidencial. La posición de primero o segundo en la boleta será cuestión de circunstancias que no pueden ser precisadas ahora mismo, ya sea en el 2012 o en el 2016. Lo que si es cierto es que muchos de los candidatos presidenciales republicanos con mayor potencial en este momento están mirando muy de cerca al “cubanito” de la Florida. La habilidad de Marco está en dejarse “enamorar” sin comprometerse con nadie y jugar sus cartas en la oportunidad indicada.

Candidatos punteros como Mit Romney, Sarah Palin, Newt Gingrich y Mike Huckabee, aunque líderes nacionales con influencia y reconocimiento dentro y fuera del partido, carecen de la trayectoria o el mensaje que pudiese resultar atractivo a los votantes hispanos. Marco sería el ingrediente para compensar esa deficiencia participando como segundo en la boleta. Pero hay más. ¿Qué pasaría si ninguno de los mencionados logra una victoria contundente en las primarias y la postulación llega a la convención del partido?

Surgirían nombres como Tim Palenti de Minnesota, Boby Jindhal de Louisiana, Chris Christy de New Jersey o Marco Rubio de la Florida. En ese caso, Marco no tendría que resignarse al segundo puesto y ya sabemos que a este hombre no le gustan los segundos lugares. Entonces cualquier cosa podría pasar. Sobre todo si tenemos en cuenta que, a nivel nacional, el 40 por ciento de los votantes se declaran conservadores—precisamente el segmento que favorece a Marco Rubio—y solo el 20 como de izquierda. Marco tiene las credenciales, el mensaje y la personalidad, lo que aquí califican de “carisma”. De resultar electo, el huracán de la Florida cambiaría el clima de inercia e ineficiencia que paraliza a Washington.

Enviado por MIC

Mt. Kanchenjunga - Trekking and Expedition

(for more pictures click Mt. Kanchenjunga...)

Mount Kanchenjunga, one of the world's most spectacular mountains, is renowned as the queen of mountains. Kangchenjunga, the third highest peak on the planet, can boast of varied ecological zones, from the subtropical land to glacial wilderness. Mighty Kangchenjunga glacier is the most famous attraction of Kanchenjunga. Great valleys, encircled by high peaks, are another feature of Kanchenjunga. Mt. Kanchenjunga is a massif with its highest peak reaching 8,586metres. It is encircled with dozens of peaks, each of them competing with their queen. 

It is situated in eastern part of Nepal at 8598m. It was first climbed by a British team in 1956. It is an enormous mountain mass, and many satellite peaks rise from its narrow icy ridges. It is located on the border of Nepal and Sikkim, just 46 miles northwest of Darjeeling. It is the most easterly of the great 8,000 meter peaks of the Himalaya. The peak consists of four summits.

The west summit, Yalung Kang, is 8420m high and some people classify it as a separate 8000m peak. Three first Westerner to explore Kanchenjunga was the British botanist JD Hooker, who visited the area twice in 1848 and 1849. Exploration of the Skim, side of the peak continued with both British and pundit explorers mapping and photographing until 1899. In that year a party led by Douglas fresh field made a circuit of Kanchenjunga and produced what is still one of the most authoritative maps of the region. The Japanese now took up the challenge and mounted expeditions in 1973, 1974 and 1976 during which they climbed Yalung Kang. A German Expedition climbed Yalung Kang in 1975, and in 1977 an Indian army team mounted the second successful expedition to the main peak of Kanchenjunga.

view of kanchenjunga

The route (North Face) is definitely the safest, although not the easiest. Climb of Kanchenjunga begin from a charming base camp in the meadows of Panorama at 5,180 m. First challenge is to fix lines up 900 m of intricate mixed climbing to the North col. This provides the most challenging climbing of the expedition. Once creating a lifeline to and from the North Col you can begin the long process of establishing three camps up the long and complicated North ridge. Using Sherpa support and oxygen, you can move at a systematically slow velocity higher and higher up the mountain. This is a highly satisfying climb for the expert Climbers.

Fast Facts

Location	Far-east Nepal
Altitude	8,586 metres (28,169 feet)
Significance	3rd Highest Peak in the World
Season	September to December, early February to late June
Peaks	Kangchenjunga Main (8586 m/ 28,169 ft) Kangchenjunga West (Yalung Kang) (8505 m/27,904 ft) Kangchenjunga Central (Middle) (8482 m/ 27,828 ft) Kangchenjunga South (8494 m/ 27,867 ft) Kangbachen (7903 m/ 25,925 ft)

Trekking Route To Kanchenjunga
The long trekking trail to Kangchenjunga takes one through some of the country's most pristine forests. The region is an ideal place for the tourists who desire for some time in seclusion. The following is a possible day-to-day trek to Kanchenjunga.

Day 01: Fly from Kaathmandu to Birathagar/ drive to Basantpur (2200m)

Day 02: Trek to Chauki (2700m)

Day 03: Chauki / Gupha Pokhari (2930m)

Day 04: Gupha Pokhari/ Nisum (2000m)

Day 05: Nisum / Dovan (921m)

Day 06: Dovan / Chirwa (1270m)

Day 07: Chirwa / Sekhathum (1660m)

Day 08: Sekhathum / Amjilassa (2510m)

Day 09: Amjilassa / Kyapra (2730m)

Day 10: Kyapra / Ghunsa (3595m)

Day 11: Ghunsa rest

Day 12: Ghunsa / Khambachen (4040m)

Day 13: Khambachen / Lhonak (4785m)

Day 14: Day trip / Pangpema

Day 15: Pangpema / Khambachen

Day 16: Khambachen / Ghunsa

Day 17: Trek around Glacier (up to 5540m, if you want) / high camp

Day 18: High camp / Ramche

Day 19: Ramche / Tseram (3870m) back to Ramche

Day 20: Ramche / Amchekhola

Day 21: Amchekhola / Ponphe

Day 22: Ponphe / Kande Bhanjyang

Day 23: Kande Bhanjyang / Lal Kharka

Day 24: Lal Kharka / Taplejung

Day 25: Taplejung / fly Kathmandu /transfer hotel

Highlights 
Although the whole trekking trail to Kanchenjanga is adventurous and brimming with thrill, there are certain spots which are unmissable. Few of them are cited below:

• Wonderful glaciers to trek like Yalung Glacier
• High challenging mountain passes
• Rhododendron forests
• Opportunity to meet native Nepali communities such as Sherpa, Limbu, Rai and Gurung

Tit Bits 

• Kanchenjunga is less explored by foreign visitors and lies shrouded in mystery.
• Some features of the walk are pleasant villages in the high regions, glorious mountains and abundant wild life.
• The wildlife at Kanchenjunga includes musk deer, blue sheep and for the believer, the Yeti!
• Magnificent views of Mt. Everest, Makalu and Kanchanjunga massif make the trip memorable.
• Soaring peaks, the Yalung Glacier and a wide variety of natural vegetation and agriculture areas can be seen in this region.
• Kanchenjunga is located in the extreme northeast corner of Nepal bordering Sikkim (an Indian state) to the east and China to the North.

How To Reach The trek to Kanchenunga begins at Tumlingtar or Taplejung that is accessible by air or by road through Ilam or Basantpur.

source: - http://www.nepal-guide.com/kanchenjunga_expedition.htm

http://nepal.saarctourism.org/kangchenjunga.html

Response to Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen. What about actual actions in order to obtain the freedom of Cuba, your real homeland, the priority of the majority of your constituency?

by Dr. Octavio Dilewis Ibarra-Tamayo

Congresswoman Ileana Ros, respectfully,...

Why not to share?, I prefer to have your post in my wall in order to comment it beyond the fire-works...

We need to obtain a joint resolution of the U.S. House and Senate in order to prosecute Castro and his brother for murder and high scale drug-traffic...

We need actual actions, real actions, after decades of fire-works...

You have been talking about the reform of the United Nations, about the best interests of Israel, about the well being of Israel...

..., ok, and...,

What about actual actions in order to obtain the freedom of Cuba, your real homeland, the priority of the majority of your constituency?

Ileana Ros will be the president of the powerful Foreign Relations Committee of the House of Representatives, she will be able now to obtain the indictment of Castro and his brother because of multiple murders and drug trafficking on a large scale...

..., but seems to have in mind only to reform the United Nations and the well being of Israel...

..., We have to require to the Congresswoman, to address the priority of the majority of her constituency, the freedom of her true homeland, Cuba.

What Congresswoman Ileana Ros wrote on her facebook wall:
Ileana Ros-Lehtinen wrote:

SWEET: Evo blasts me, Chavez follows, now Fidel! All 4 an event I never even attended! They call me bandit, Loba Feroz: yipee!

En Disney World, mi hijo y su madre andan por ahí cerca.

Instante deportivo: en el Distrito Financiero, listo para correr tres millas por la orilla del mar y luego realizar un combate de entrenamiento (para mantenerme en forma).

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DETENIDO EL LÍDER OPOSITOR JORGE LUIS GARCÍA PÉREZ "ANTÚNEZ"

El líder opositor Jorge Luís García Pérez fue detenido el 23 de noviembre pasado en Santa Clara, por su actividad contra el gobierno.

En horas de la tarde el Coordinador Nacional del Presidio Político Pedro Luís Boitel se personó en las oficinas de la Empresa Provincial de Telecomunicaciones de Cuba en la cabecera provincial para tratar el por que su móvil lo habían bloqueado.

Tras lograr el funcionamiento del celular y abandonar el recinto, el exprisionero político quien estaba acompañado de su esposa Iris Tamara Pérez Aguilera fue abordado por un dúo de uniformados que solicitaron sus identidades y le expresaron que estaban arrestados.

Minutos después llegó al lugar el oficial de la Seguridad del Estado Asari Rodríguez, quien solicitó el apoyo de una patrulla. Bajo los gritos de: Abajo la Dictadura y Libertad para el pueblo esclavizado de Cuba los disidentes fueron introducidos en el auto que los transportó hasta Placetas.

La reacción de Antunez e Iris causó la admiración de transeúntes y vehículos que se encontraban en las proximidades del recinto que se localiza a escasos metros del boulevar de la ciudad, el lugar más céntrico y popular de la capital villaclareña.

Viernes, 26 de noviembre de 2010 a las 13:16.
Ydania Yanes Contrera
Villa Clara Press

Palpa Tansen --- Place of Interest and History

(for more pictures click Palpa...)

About Tansen Town

Tansen is a small ancient hill town situated 4300 meters above sea level. It is located on the way from Pokhara to Lumbini. Major attractions here are the ancient culture, excellent mountain views, serene atmosphere and friendly people. The weather here makes it a pleasant place to visit in any season. On clear days Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, Manaslu, Gauri Shankar and other peaks can be seen.

Dhaka - the most popular hand woven cloth of Nepal comes from this region. The Nepali topi (national cap) is made of Dhaka and You can see the weavers at work on their looms or see a bazaar of Dhakas in Tanseen.
It is believed that the migrant from Kathmandu valley, specially the Newars played an important role in enriching the architecture and culture of Tansen, and this can be seen today in Tansen.
About the word Palpa : Palpa is a district of Nepal. It is one of the district of the Lumbini Zone. Tansen is the head quarter of Palpa district and hence, many people commonly refer Tansen as Palpa. Butwal, Bhairahawa and Lumbini are other three important cities that are part of the Lumbini Zone.

 

Places to visit in Tansen

Tansen Bazaar

See here Rana buildings, Newari houses, carved windows and pagoda style temples, also meet folks at shopping in one of the highest and busiest bazaars in Nepal!

Palpa Ranighat

Palpa Ranighat: Visit the ancient building (palace) set on a massive rock bed at the bank of the Kali Gandaki river for viewing palace garden, stone walls, and a small shrine. This palace was built in 1892 by Governor Khadka Shamser in memory of his wife Tej Kumari, and is often called the Taj Mahal of Nepal.

Tansen Durbar / Palace

n the center of the town lies a 64 room Palace, a representation of arts and crafts of the ancient Palpa. On the saddest morning of 31st of January 2006, Nepal's Maoist Rebels launched attacks in Tansen with no apparent reasons. They fought with local authorities and bombarded many ancient buildings including the Palace which had housed government offices. Many historical buildings including the Tansen palace was destroyed.

Tansen Palace has a good reputation and popularity. In fact, it's importance falls right after the Singha Durbar of Kathmandu (The place where, Nepal's most top ministers stay and work inside this secure compound, and also where the Nepal's Parliament office is located) The Tansen Palace is the heart of Palpa, attracting International as well as Domestic tourists to this beautiful hill. Many buildings which were destroyed by the Maoists are in the process of Historic re-construction, and without a doubt, Nepali Maoists will live forever with sorrows in their hearts for attempting to destroy a part of the beauty and history of Nepal.

Mountains to view from Tansen

Following snow capped mountains can be seen from Tansen and from surrounding areas.

Mountain	Height
Dhaulagiri 1	26,795 feet | 8,167 meters
Dhaulagiri 2	25,430 feet | 7,751 meters
Dhaulagiri 3	25,312 feet | 7,715 meters
Dhaulagiri 4	25,134 feet | 7,661 meters
Dhaulagiri 5	24,993 feet | 7,618 meters
Dhaulagiri 6	23,845 feet | 7,268 meters
Nilgiri	23,166 feet | 7061 meters
Tilicho Peak	23,399 feet | 7,132 meters
Annapurna 1	26,545 feet | 8,091 meters
Annapurna 2	26,040 feet | 7,937 meters
Annapurna 3	24,786 feet | 7,555 meters
Annapurna 4	24,688 feet | 7,525 meters
Sitachura	21,690 feet | 6,611 meters
Himchuli	21,788 feet | 6,641 meters
Machhapuchhare	22,956 feet | 6,997 meters
Lamjung	22,739 feet | 6,931 meters
Manaslu	26,762 feet | 8,157 meters
Takura	25,705 feet | 7,835 meters
Ganesh Himal (Yangra)	24 373 feet | 7,429 meters

 

Tanahu

Tanahu is a beautiful hill town, which is located only about 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Tansen, linked by a road. It is a favorite nearby destination of Tansen town. Tanahu offers beautiful natural forests, farm lands and views of the mountains and valleys. One can enjoy here, the Rambha forest, Rimbha lekh and Kaaude and Hatti pond (Lekh or Tal in Nepali)

 

Bhairabsthan

An easy trekking of 6 miles from Tansen, brings you to a beautiful spot, the Bhairabsthan temple. From here you can view Himalayas including Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhare and witness cultural attractions. The temple has a large Trishul (Trident), and it receives a large number of visitors on every Saturday and Tuesday. People sacrifice animals and offer grains, and fruits to please the Hindu God Bhairab, whose figure is believed to be kept hidden under the floor of the temple and the figure is identically to the Kal Bhairab status of Kathmandu, located at Durbar Square. Kal Bhairab is the Nepalese God of Destruction. Temples dedicated to him are located in many parts of Nepal.

 

Other Places

Visit Shreenagar for 360 degree view of hills surrounding Palpa and beyond. Also visit the Bhagwati and Amaar Narayan temple situated in the region.

 

Tansen Hotels

Name of the Hotel	Rooms / Facilities	Location	Contact
Hotel Srinagar	23 standard rooms Also has dining facilities, and a conference hall with capacity for 100 people	Kailashnagar, Tansen	Phone : 977-75-20045 | 20595 Fax : 977-75-20590 E-mail : srinagar@mos.com.np Web : http://www.hotelsrinagar.com/
Siddhartha Gautam Hotel	10 rooms	Bishalbazar, Tansen	Phone: 977-75-520280
Bajra Hotel	14 rooms	Campus Road, Tansen	Phone: 977-75-520443

 

How to get to Tansen ?

Tasen is 25 miles (40 kilimeters) from Butwal and 78 miles (125 kilometers) from Pokhara. By Bus, It takes 1 hour from Butwal and 5 to 6 hours from Pokhara. Regular public buses are available from Butwal and Pokhara. From Kathmandu, you can get to Pokhara, stay there for a few days, then head to Tansen, or you can take the route Kathmandu - Chitwan - Butwal - Tansen. The total road distance from Kathmandu to Tansen is about 187 miles (about 300 kilometers), and a journey of 11 hours. Bus fares are inexpensive.
You can also fly in a helicopter from Kathmandu to Tansen. Fares are expensive. Contact your travel agent for assistance.


source: http://www.nepalvista.com/travel/tansen.html

Irlanda confirma que negocia un rescate de 85.000 millones de euros

Calificó el rescate como un fondo de contingencia al que podría recurrir el Estado en caso de necesitarlo

El primer ministro irlandés, Brian Cowen, confirmó hoy que su Gobierno negocia con la Unión Europea (UE) y el Fondo Monetario Internacional (FMI) un plan de rescate por un valor de 85.000 millones de euros, aunque precisó que esa cifra no es definitiva.

"El tamaño de cualquier programa no se ha decidido aún, pero se ha hablado de una cantidad de 85.000 millones de euros", señaló Cowen, quien presenta hoy un plan de ajustes cuatrienal clave para acceder a los fondos de ayuda de la UE y FMI.

En una intervención ante el Parlamento nacional (Dáil), el "Taoiseach" (primer ministro) calificó el rescate como un fondo de contingencia al que podría recurrir el Estado en caso de necesitarlo.

EFE

Batacazo soberano: El Ibex cae un 7% en su peor semana desde el rescate griego

El selectivo se hunde hoy un 1,8% arrastrado por los bancos, y ante el temor de que un rescate de Portugal lleve al colapso de Europa.

El Ibex 35 ha cerrado su semana más negra desde el rescate de Grecia a principios de mayo con una caída del 7%. Pone así fin a cinco días de sufrimiento y ventas indiscriminadas. El miedo al colapso de Europa se ha llevado por delante a los bancos españoles, y con ellos, a la confianza en la quinta economía de la zona euro, un gigante cuya solvencia está en tela de juicio.

Los problemas comenzaron el lunes con el rescate de Irlanda, un pozo sin fondo que consumirá 85.000 millones del dinero apartado por los socios comunitarios para instrumentar rescates. Fue un palo en toda regla, porque el gobierno irlandés había negado por activa y por pasiva que necesitase los fondos, exactamente lo mismo que hizo Grecia y lo que ha indicado hoy España.

En esta peligrosa partida de póker que juegan gobiernos y especuladores, las cartas están marcadas. Y aunque los dirigentes políticos se empeñen en negar la realidad, quienes tienen el dinero por castigo y lo mueven en los mercados para su beneficio saben a qué palo quedarse. Hay de muchos tipos; desde quienes se forran con los bonos, hasta los que hacen caja con la debilidad del euro, pasando por quienes apuestan directamente contra las bolsas. Para todos ha habido tarta esta semana.

Lo malo de jugar a la lotería en que se han convertido las bolsas es que te toquen las papeletas equivocadas. Y esas son las que le han tocado a Portugal. Muerta y enterrada Irlanda, los inversores han encontrado en el vecino luso la diana perfecta. De poco o nada importa que haya aprobado hoy mismo uno de los presupuestos más extremos de su historia. El mercado ya descuenta que será rescatada. La cuestión es quien vendrá después, porque si es España, todos tenemos un problema.

Serían no menos de 350.000 millones los que habría que colocar en la hucha de un Zapatero que parece no darse por aludido, y cuyos ministros insisten en negar por el artículo 33 que no habrá más reformas. La ministra Salgado incluso va más allá tras afirma hoy que el Tesoro emitirá menos de deuda de aquí a 2011 porque se lo puede permitir.

Sin embargo, en el mercado de renta fija piensan otra cosa porque la prima de riesgo (lo que demandan los inversores por comprar nuestra deuda) se ha disparado hoy hasta el récord de 264 puntos. Quizás Salgado quiso decir más bien que a estos precios no colocará más emisiones. Y razón no le falta, si de verdad tiene que ser a estos precios.

En este estado de nervios se han movido las bolsas en una semana para olvidar y en la que Corea del Norte ha querido poner su ‘granito de arena’ tras atacar con misiles una isla de su vecino y enemigo Corea del Sur. Es otro foco al que habrá que estar atentos porque la tensión entre ambos estados está todavía abierta y podría estallar en cualquier momento.

En el resto de Europa, los principales homólogos del Ibex han terminado la sesión de hoy con recortes de entre el 0,4% y el 0,8%. Es poco en comparación con el 1,8% que ha retrocedido el selectivo. Desde luego, los más tocados moral y físicamente han sido los bancos, que en la semana cierran con fuertes pérdidas: Santander (-11,7%), BBVA (-8,6%), Banesto (-8,04%), Bankinter (-8,18%), Sabadell (-4,97%) y Popular (-5,21%).

A las entidades financieras les ha hecho polvo la desconfianza en España, y también la noticia de que Bruselas repetirá los test de estrés que pasaron sin problemas lo quebrados bancos irlandeses. Las dudas son muy razonables.

¿Para qué sirvieron estas pruebas? El Banco de España ha dicho que los nuestros son todavía válidos. Pero el mercado parece que tampoco se lo ha creído. Lo mismo que no se cree que Portugal vaya a pasar sin ayuda financiera. En idéntico caso de escepticismo parece estar Almunia, quien no se cree que en España sea oro todo lo que reluce y no haya ningún esqueleto en el armario. Y Axel Weber, el vicepresidente del BCE, ya dejó caer ayer la posibilidad de ampliar la hucha de los rescates…por si acaso. Porque ahora mismo, son todo dudas.

26/11/2010 | JOSÉ JIMÉNEZ

Rara --- The beautiful and biggest lake + Rara National Park

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Rara Lake (2980 m) lies in the remote Karnali region in the north-west of Nepal and is centerpiece of Rara Lake National Park. Rara Lake is Nepals largest lake and is a clear blue mountain lake with juniper, spruce and pine trees along its shores and snowcapped peaks in the distance. We fly in to Jumla and the first part of the trek takes us through forests and over alpine meadows with herds of sheep and goats. After three days we reach the stunning Rara Lake with fantastic views of Dolpo and Tibetan mountains across the deep blue water. We spend a day exploring the area with abundant wildlife and enjoy the quiet beaches and the views. The four day return trek to Jumla takes us through remote villages and alpine pastures with great views of the mountain ranges on the border to Tibet and southern part of Humla.

Trekking in Rara Lake offers the best scenery on the north-western most side of Nepal. Within its confines lie the Rara national park, the smallest park in Nepal, where in turn the country's largest lake, the Rara Lake can be found (10.8 sq. km. At 2,990 meters). Considered one of the finest parks in the world, Rara National Park abounds in coniferous forest and is the ideal habitat for the musk deer, Himalayan black bear and other faunae. The Danfe (Impeyan Pheasant) the national bird of Nepal, flies above while a variety of fish, the snow trout, inhabit the Rara lake. Adding charm to the region are its generally open-hearted and friendly people. The trek can begin in Jumla (over an hours flight from Kathmandu) or from the nearer Nepalgunj.

Rara is a good destination point for trekking in the west. The trail is very much "off the beaten path" and affords glimpses of culture and scenery very different from those in the rest of the country. The centerpiece of the park is the biggest lake of Nepal. Along mountain paths and a series of picturesque villages, one reaches the magnificent banks of Rara lake. The park includes Trans- Himalayan valley with high ridges covered with forest and alpine pastures.

view of Rara



When is the best season?

The best season for this trek is half of February to First week of June and September to early December.
 

Half of February to First week of June: From the half of February until the first part of June temperatures are relatively warm, 10° to 15° warmer than in the fall. Mornings are bright and clear with the air slowly becoming hazier as the day progresses. The rhododendron forests in springtime are spectacular, with color displays that are "Himalayan" in beauty. June is warm and green with many fewer people - the sense of solitude is much greater than other seasons.

September to half of December: September to early December is an ideal time for the best mountain  views. The days are typically sunny and clear with moderate temperatures and the evenings are usually quite cold.

Note: July to August is the Monsoon period in Nepal. However, it is possible to do trekking in rain shadow area like Mustang, Rara, Dolpo, Annapurna circuit, Lantang valley, Everest base camp and Gokyo valley respectively.

How  can you trek in Rara Lake area ?

Rara Lake Trekking can be organize only camping (Tented Camp). On a camping trek you will sleep in tents. The staff includes a guide, cook, Sherpa and sufficient porters to carry all trekking gear. Even if you have never camped before, there is no need to worry that you won’t enjoy the experience. The tents we provide are roomy, the sleeping pads/ mattresses are comfortable and international style food of a high standard is freshly prepared and served. On all of our treks a bathroom tent is provided as well as a dining tent with tables and camp stools, providing a cozy, comfortable atmosphere to eat and chat with fellow trekkers during the evening.
 

How Camping Trek is Operated? 

In a typical Camping Trek, day starts around 6 a.m. with a cup of hot tea or coffee followed by a bucked of warm water for their washing and cleaning. After packing up their stuff and daypack, the trekkers are requested to leave their camp and meet at the dinning table for breakfast. The trek started around 7.30 - 8 a.m. and the kitchen staffs go ahead of the group.
Our well trained staff pack all camping equipment and gears and the porters carry them to the next camping site. The trekkers should carry only personal belongings that they may need for the day like water bottle, rain gear, camera, etc.

The Trekkers can decide on their own on time for viewing the beautiful landscape, taking photographs  and resting or making a short pause. The walk to the lunch spot normally takes 3 hours. Our cook and assistant serves hot lunch upon arrival. The afternoon walk takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach at the night camp around 4/5 p.m. Tea and snacks are served while our sherpa pitch the camp. The dinner is served around 6/7 p.m. in the dining tent lit with a pressurized lantern and furnished with table and camping tools. We provide high quality tents, foam and mattress, and a simple toilet tent in every camp for once comfort.

Fact of the Trek                              

Place Covers                   Rara Lake
Group Size                      Min.1, Max. 9

Trek Grade                     Moderate
Min. altitude                    2370m
Max. altitude                   3500m
Season                            February to June and September to November
Transportation                 Tourist Bus (Kathmandu - Kathmandu)
Trek Duration                  14 Days
Age Limit                        10 to 70

Itinerary 

Day 01 : Flight Kathmandu – Nepalgunj.

Day 02 : Flight Nepalgunj – Jumla (2370m).

Day 03 - 05 : Trek to Danphe Langa (3130m).

Day 06 : Trek to Chautha (2770m).

Day 07 : Trek to Dhotu (2380m).

Day 08 : Trek to Rara lake (3040m).

Day 09 : Rest and explore Rara Lake.

Day 10 : Trek to Ghorasingha (3190m).

Day 11 : Trek to Sinja (2440m).

Day 12 : Trek to Jaljala (3270m).

Day 13 : Trek to Jumla

Day 14 : Flight Jumla - Nepalgunj - Kathmandu

Source: http://www.nepaltrekkinginfo.com/nepal/trekking/rara_lake/rara_lake_trekking.html

Mexico City's Best Boutique Hotels

The Distrito Capital, one of Mexico City's hottest new boutique hotels. 

You may have heard that Madonna is opening the first Latin American branch of her new fitness club chain, Hard Candy, in Mexico City. If that doesn't prove that this city — the  largest in North America and one of the largest on the planet — is cool, I don't know what would. 

Ok, actually, maybe I do know what else proves that this city is hip, cool and forward-thinking. It's the hotels. Since the dawn of the 21st Century, Mexico City has gradually become home to a growing number of super-stylish small hotels. The past year or so has seen even more fabulous inns making their debut, from the ultra-chic Las Alcobas to the futuristic Room Mate Valentina. 





I visited a bunch of these properties recently to see what they were all about. You can read my report in TravelAge West, Boutique Hotels in Mexico City: Stylish Boutique Hotels are All the Rage. Check it out, and then check in for some style!

Serie: bella y sexy, una de mis amigas de fb. Sissi, cubana, con una silueta elegantísima, preciosa, fuego puro, un verdadero derroche de sensualidad y belleza.

Open Arms -- Journey

Lying beside you, here in the dark
Feeling your heart beat with mind
Softly you whisper, you're so sincere
How could our live be so blind
We sailed on together
We drifted apart
And here you are by my side

So now I come to you, with open arms
Nothing to hide, believe what I say
So here I am with open arms
Hoping you'll see what your love means to me
Open arms

Living without you, living alone
This empty house seems so cold
Wanting to hold you, wanting you near
How much I wanted you home

But now that you've come back
Turned night into day
I need you to stay.

(chorus)

Dolkha --- Shrines and Beauty

(for more pictures click Dolkha....)

Dolakha, the mountainous district of Janakpur Zone is situated in the central Development Region of Nepal. The total land area of Dolakha district is 2191 sq. km, adjoining Solukhumbu and Ramachhap to the east, Ramachhap and Sindhupalchok to the south, Sindhupalchok to the west and Tibet to the north.

Dolakha's lowest elevation point is Sital at 723 m , whereas Mt. Gauri Shankar is the area's highest peak at 7134 m above sea level. The easy accessibility from Kathmandu by road makes it a natural choice for trekkers who would rather avoid the unpredictable nature of flights to Lukla or Jomsom. The variety of length of these treks also allows a traveler with only limited time to experience true and untouched Nepal.

Good news for trekkers who dream of getting off the beaten treks and who strive to discover and enjoy the real Nepal. Almost untouched but easily accessible the Dolakha region, part of the Rolwaling area, offers everything from beautiful rhododendron forests to high snow peaks like the holy Mt. Gauri Shankar massive itself. The region offers scenic trekking at relatively low elevations as well as challenging alpine style trekking. Those who are interested in the rich culture and history in this unspoiled area will be fascinated by meeting various ethnic groups like Tamang, Newar and the mysterious Thami. The great ethnic diversity throughout the area manifesting itself in a wide range of religious practices, lifestyle, food habits, clothing and architecture. A wealth of functioning Buddhist monasteries and Hindu religious sites welcome visitors and invite them to stay in the monasteries. This is a region particularly attractive to trekkers interested in the local area and culture, visitors who enjoy the places to stay in and people they meet.

Dolakha in itself is a small package of beauty, culture and tradition. It in fact is an instance of Nepal's unparalleled charm and beauty. Dolakha is appealing and yet undiscovered. Dolakha is considered as an ideal and ultimate tourist destination. Its immense natural beauty, lush flora and fauna, huge waterfalls, cultural heritage, adventurous activities and scenic grandeur provide a marvelous sight for the visitors to spend their time in Dolakha.

Dolakha extends from north to east consisting of 51 VDCs and 1 municipality. It is 133 km away from the capital and Charikot is the headquarter of the district.

Dolakha offers an astonishing topographical variation for trekking. Trekking in Dolakha entails walking up and down the hills numerously. The most favorable and interesting places for trekking in Dolakha are Jiri, Sailung, Kalinchok, Beding, Bigu, Na Gaun, Tashi Lapsa Pass, Rolwaling Range, Lamabagar, Simigaon and Lapchi.

Trekking in Dolakha Region provides a wide range of wilderness, religious practices, architecture, lifestyles and cultural encounters. As one can trek at relatively low elevations also (generally below 3000m), it poses no problems in acclimatization to altitude.. However, selection of treks in Dolakha varies from short gentle hikes through terraced foothills to lengthy expeditions to the Mt. Gauri Shankar of the Rolwaling Range. One can choose the area of trek based on personal interest and fitness.

Why to choose Dolakha as your trekking destination ?

• Observe the Asia's biggest magnesite mine in Kharidunga and observe the slate mines operating in traditional way.
• View all the Himalayan Ranges to north bordering Tibet from Ganesh Himal to Everest Himalayan range.
• Interact with various ethnic groups in the area and observe interesting daily life of local people of different casts and creed.
• Visit various Hindus and Buddhist sacred sites as well as the ceremonies happening through out the area.
• Observe the varieties of flora and fauna of the area.
• Be the first visitor of the remote people with warm welcome and feel the "Guest is God" attitude of locals.
• View beautiful landscapes and other natural beauties.
• Sense the cultural diversities which comprise of Thangmi, Surel, Jirel, Tamang & Sherpa in your visit to Dolakha ( the indegenious groups only found in Nepal)
• Attend adventure activities such as; Peak climbing, Rock climbing, Alpine trekking, Rafting and Kayaking in Rolwaling valley and in Tamakosi valley.

Daily Transport Facilities

1.Kathmandu - Jiri -
2.Kathmandu - Tamakoshi - Khimti - Manthali
3.Kathmandu - Dolakha
4.Kathmandu - Charikot
5.Charikot - Dolakha - Singati
6.Daurali - Mude - Charikot
7.Dolakha - Charikot - Jiri 

Kalinchowk Trek

This trek is unique product for cultural study and exploring natural beauties. It has various wonder of biodiversities and culture. Varieties of culture, unexplored inner site of local lifestyle and religious sites, daily activities are the main attraction of this area. So far it is completely stand as non touristy area. To trek in this area will directly or indirectly contribute for the local as little income.

Trek Fact brief

Starting from: Makaibari

Ending at: Singati/ Charikot

Highest accessof the trek: 3830 m

Grade: Easy/moderate

Culture: Sherpa, Thangmi, Tamang and more

Types of trekking: Tea house/ CampingHimalayan 

Sights: Rolwaling , Langtang and Ganesh Himalayan ranges

Attraction: Bigu valley, Kalinchok range, Gaurihanker and Rolwaling range

Itinerary

Days	Starting at	Arriving to	Elv.	Time frame
1st	Kathamandu	Sersang Gompa, Suspa Village	2500 m	6hrs. trekking
2nd	Suspa villge	Kuri	3200 m	6hrs trekking
3rd	Kuri	Kalinchok   Thingsang La	3840 m	6hrs.trekking
4th	Thingsang La	Bigu  Tashigaon-	2500 m	4 hrs. trekking hrs
5th	Bigu  Tashigaon-	Tashigaon- Bigu/ Alampu Village	2500 m	Rest day
6th	Bigu/ Alampu	Singati Bazzar	980 m	6hrs.trekking.
7th	Singati Bazzar	Charikot	1980 m	4hrs. driving
8th	Charikot	Kathamandu		5hrs driving

Source: http://www.welcomedolakha.com/index.html