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Holidays 7.20

Holidays

Air Force Day (Romania)

Asarnha Bucha Day (Thailand)

The Binding of the Wreaths (Lithuania)

Cleat Dancing Day

Common Mullein Day (French Republic)

Deepfake Awareness Day

Dia del Amigo (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)

Engineer’s Day (Costa Rica)

Falun Gong Persecution Anniversary Day (China)

Frantz Fanon Day

Friend's Day (a.k.a. Dia del Amigo; Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)

International Ambigram Day

International Chess Day

International Ride MTB Day

July Plot Anniversary Day

Lao Women Union’s Day (Laos)

Liam Payne Appreciation Day

Lempira Day (Honduras)

Mammal Day

Man on the Moon Day (a.k.a. Moon Day)

Nap Day

National Biplane Day

National Dental BIller’s Day

National Guard Day (Kyrgyzstan)

National Heroes Day

National Megan Day

National Moon Day

National Natalie Day

National Pennsylvania Day

National POW-MIA Recognition Day

National Secretary Day (Mexico)

National Tell A Girl She's Beautiful Day

Peace and Freedom Day (North Cyprus)

Space Exploration Day

Special Olympics Day

Sumarauki (Iceland)

Sun’s Rest Festival (Elder Scrolls)

Tree Planting Day (Central African Republic)

Ugly Truck Day

Vigil for Peace, Justice and Respect for Human Rights (Colombia)

Women’s Union Day (Laos)

World Jump Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Fortune Cookie Day

International Cake Day

National Ice Cream Soda Day

National Lasagne Day

National Lollipop Day

National Milkshake Day (Australia)

National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day

National Wine & Cheese Day (France)

Independence & Related Days

British Columbia Province Day (Canada; 1871)

Colombia (from Spain, 1810)

Libernesia (Declared; 2022) [unrecognized]

Republic of Plymouth (Declared; 2015) [unrecognized]

Samana Cay (Declared; 2008) [unrecognized]

3rd Saturday in July

Alberton Railroad Day (Montana) [3rd Saturday]

Celebration of the Horse Day (Texas) [3rd Saturday]

Festa del Redentore begins (Venice, Italy) [3rd Saturday; thru Sunday]

National Bridal Sale Day [3rd Saturday]

National Strawberry Rhubarb Wine Day [3rd Saturday]

PADI Women’s Dive Day [3rd Saturday]

Parks Day (Canada) [3rd Saturday]

Plural Pride Day [3rd Saturday]

Railroad Day [3rd Saturday]

Toss Away the "Could Haves" and "Should Haves" Day [3rd Saturday]

Woman’s Dive Day [3rd Saturday]

Woodie Wagon Day [3rd Saturday]

Weekly Holidays beginning July 20 (3rd Week of July)

National Moth Week (thru 7.28) [Last Full Week]

National Scrabble Week (thru 7.24)

RAGBRAI (thru 7.27)

Festivals Beginning July 20, 2024

Art Walk & Wine Gala (Prosser, Washington)

Beachside Wine Festival (Santa Barbara, California)

The Big BBQ & Jerk Festival (West Friendship, Maryland)

Blueberry Festival (Middlefield, Connecticut)

Burger Bash (Eagle River, Wisconsin)

Camp Verde CornFest (Camp Verde, Arizona)

Celebration of Light (Vancouver, Canada) [thru 7.27]

Food Truck Frenzy (Lenexa, Kansas)

Hamburg's Annual Burgerfest (Hamburg, New York)

Interceltic Festival of Avilés (Avilés, Spain) [thru 7.28]

Key West Festival (Purcellville, Virginia)

Manchester Chicken Broil (Manchester, Michigan)

Michigan Honey Festival (Corunna, Michigan) [thru 7.21]

Ozark Berry Festival (Springfield, Missouri)

Selinsgrove Brewfest Hops, Vines & Wines (Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania)

Strawberry Festival (Leonard, Michigan)

Summer Reggae Wine & Music Festival (Mt. Airy, Maryland) [thru 7.21]

Sunrise Side Wine & Food Festival (Harrisville, Michigan)

Teton County Fair (Jackson, Wyoming) [thru 7.28]

Valparaiso Wine Festival (Valparaiso, Indiana)

Watermelon Day (Stanhope, Iowa)

Westport Wine Festival (Westport, Washington)

Yellowstone Beer Festival (Cody, Wyoming)

Zucchini Races (Cole Camp, Missouri)

Feast Days

Alistair MacLeod (Writerism)

Ansegisus (Christian; Saint)

Apollinaris of Ravenna (Christian; Saint)

Aurelius, Bishop of Carthage (Christian; Saint)

Barsabas (Christian; Saint)

Binding of the Wreaths (Lithuanian Lover’s Festival; Everyday Wicca)

Ceslas (Christian; Saint)

Cormac McCarthy (Writerism)

Diktynna, Lady of the Nets (Minoan; Starza Pagan Book of Days)

Ealhswith (a.k.a. Elswith; Christian; Saint)

Editha (Christian; Saint)

Elias (Christian; Prophet)

Elijah (Christian; Saint)

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, Amelia Bloomer, Sojourner Truth, and Harriet Ross Tubman (Episcopal Church (USA))

Erik Axel Karlfeldt (Writerism)

Feralia: Day of Purification (Pagan)

Flavian and Elias (Christian; Saints)

Giorgio Morandi (Artology)

Greater Bajram (Feast of Sacrifice; Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina)

Interstellar Lasagne Day Day (Pastafarian)

Jerome Emiliani (Christian; Saint)

John Baptist Yi (Christian; One of The Korean Martyrs)

Joseph Barsabas (Christian; Saint)

Judy Chicago (Artology)

Justa and Rufina (Christian; Martyrs)

La Fontain (Positivist; Saint)

Larry the Fish (Muppetism)

László Moholy-Nagy (Artology)

Margaret the Virgin (a.k.a. Margaret of Antioch; Christian; Saint)

Max Liebermann (Artology)

Nam June Paik (Artology)

Perun’s Day (Asatru/Slavic Pagan God of Thunder)

Pope John XII Day (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Synoika (Ancient Greece)

Thgir-yaw-Dnuor Day (Shamanism)

Thorlac (Christian; Relic Translation)

Turkish Invasion Day (Cyprus)

Uncumber (Christian; Saint)

Ulmer (a.k.a. Wulmar; Christian; Saint)

Wilgefortis (cult suppressed)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Tomobiki (友引 Japan) [Good luck all day, except at noon.]

Premieres

Arthur Murray Party (TV Variety Series; 1950)

Batman: Hush (WB Animated Film; 2019)

The Bookworm Turns (MGM Cartoon; 1940)

Breaking Away (Film; 1979)

The Bridge of San Luis Rey, by Thornton Wilder (Novel; 1927)

Buddy Steps Out (WB LT Cartoon; 1935)

Christmas in Connecticut (Film; 1945)

The Dark Knight Rises (Film; 2012)

Dicky Moe (Tom & Jerry Cartoon; 1962)

Do You Believe in Magic?, by The Lovin’ Spoonful (Song; 1965)

Ghost World (Film; 2001)

Hairspray (Film; 2007)

Hedwig and the Angry Inch (Film; 2001)

Like a Rolling Stone, by Bob Dylan (Song; 1965)

Lucky Number (Disney Cartoon; 1951)

Mama Mia!: Here We Go Again (Film; 2018)

Mighty Mouse and the Wolf (Mighty Mouse Cartoon; 1945)

The NeverEnding Story (Film; 1984)

Pop. 1280, by Jim Thompson (Novel; 1964)

Revenge of the Nerds (Film; 1984)

Serenade, Op. 24, by Arnold Schoenberg (Serenade in 7 Movements; 1924)

Sid and Nancy (Film; 1986)

Spirited Away (Studio Ghibli Animated Film; 2001)

Stop the World — I Want To Get Off (Musical Play; 1961)

Tabasco Road (WB LT Cartoon; 1957)

Train to Busan (Film; 2016)

The Wind Rises (Studio Ghibli Animated Film; 2013)

Wrestling Wrecks (Woody Woodpecker Cartoon; 1953)

Today’s Name Days

Apollinaris, Bernhard, Margareta (Austria)

Ilina, Iliya, Iliyana, Ilko (Bulgaria)

Apolinar, Bernard, Ilija, Margareta, Marina (Croatia)

Ilja (Czech Republic)

Elias (Denmark)

Elias, Erland, Liias (Estonia)

Maaret, Maarit, Margareeta, Marketta, Reeta, Reetta (Finland)

Élie, Marina (France)

Elias, Greta, Margarete (Germany)

Elias, Ilias (Greece)

Illés (Hungary)

Elia, Simmaco (Italy)

Namejs, Ramona, Ritma (Latvia)

Alvydas, Česlovas, Jeronimas, Vismantė (Lithuania)

Margareta, Margit, Marit (Norway)

Czech, Czechasz, Czechoń, Czesław, Eliasz, Heliasz, Hieronim, Leon, Małgorzata, Paweł, Sewera (Poland)

Ilie (Romania)

Eliáš, Iľja (Slovakia)

Apolinar, Aurelio, Elías (Spain)

Greta, Margareta (Sweden)

Elio, Eliot, Eliott, Elliot, Elliott, Marine (Universal)

Edna, Edwin, Edwina, Elias, Elijah, Ellice, Elliot, Elliott, Ellis, Ellison, Neal, Neala, Neil, Neila, Nelson, Niall, Nigel, Niles (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 202 of 2024; 164 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 6 of Week 29 of 2024

Celtic Tree Calendar: Tinne (Holly) [Day 14 of 28]

Chinese: Month 6 (Xin-Wei), Day 15 (Yi-You)

Chinese Year of the: Dragon 4722 (until January 29, 2025) [Wu-Chen]

Hebrew: 14 Tammuz 5784

Islamic: 13 Muharram 1446

J Cal: 22 Red; Oneday [22 of 30]

Julian: 7 July 2024

Moon: 99%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 5 Dante (8th Month) [La Fontain]

Runic Half Month: Ur (Primal Strength) [Day 12 of 15]

Season: Summer (Day 1 of 94)

Week: 4th Week of July

Zodiac: Cancer (Day 30 of 31)

#Holidays

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brookston · 1 year

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Holidays 4.2

Holidays

April Facts Day

Autism Acceptance Day (Abeldane Empire)

Education and Sharing Day

Elevate Your Sprinkler Day

Gio to Hung Vuong Day (Vietnam)

Great Lovers Day

Green Day

International Children's Book Day

International Fact-Checking Day

International Passover Joke Day

International 2x4 Day

International Wedgie Day

Love Your Produce Manager

Malvinas Day (Argentina)

Mint Day

National All Things Detroit Day

National DIY Day

National Elevate Your Sprinkler Day

National Ferret Day

National Handmade Day

National Love Your Produce Manager Day

National Out to Win Day

National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day

Odisha Day (India)

Pascua Florida Day (Florida)

Pharmacists in Public Health Day

Preen-tail Day (a.k.a. Tallie Day; Scotland)

Ramadan begins tonight (Islamic) [through May 1]

Reconciliation Day

Taily Day (Scotland)

Thai Heritage Conservation Day (Thailand)

Unity of Peoples of Russia & Belarus Day (Belarus)

Velcro Day

Veterans Day (Argentina)

World Autism Awareness Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

1st Sunday in April

Be Kind to Spiders Week begins [1st Sunday]

Dictionary Day [Sunday of Nat’l Library Week]

English Breakfast Day (UK) [1st Sunday]

Geologists Day [1st Sunday]

International Trombone Week begins [1st Sunday]

Parents & Children’s Day (Florida) [1st Sunday]

White Orchid Day [1st Sunday]

World Transformation Day [1st Sunday]

Independence Days

African Federation (Declared; 2001) [unrecognized]

Capi (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abundius of Como (Christian; Saint)

Æbbe the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Amphianus of Lycia (Christian; Saint)

Apian of Lycia (Christian; Saint)

Bronach of Glen-Seichis (Irish martyrology)

Constantine, King of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Ebba (a.k.a. Abba; Christian; Saint)

Existential Angst Day (Pastafarian)

Euclid (Positivist; Saint)

Feast of Acan (Mayan God of Alcohol)

Francis of Paola (Christian; Saint)

Francisco Coll Guitart (Christian; Saint)

Henry Budd (Anglican Church of Canada)

Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus; Japan)

Macha’s Race Day (Pagan)

Max Ernst (Artology; Saint)

Nicetius of Lyon (Christian; Saint)

Night of the Evil Clown (Church of the SubGenius)

Passouter (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Pedro Calungsod (Christian; Saint)

Sizdeh Be-dar (Nature Day; Ancient Persia) [13 Days after Vernal Equinox]

Sixth Sunday in Lent (Western Christianity) (a.k.a. ...

Branch Sunday

Jack-’o’-Lent Day (England)

Flower’s Day (Bulgaria)

Flowers’ Sunday (Duminica Florilor or Floril; Moldova, Romania)

Palm Sunday

People's Sunday

Pussy Willow Sunday (Latvia)

Semana Santa (Spain)

Sul y Blodau (Flowering Sunday; Wales)

Virpominen (Finland, Karelian custom)

Yew Sunday

Theodosia of Tyre (Christian; Saint)

Urban of Langres (Christian; Saint) [coopers, drunkards, vintners]

William Holman Hunt (Artology; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [19 of 71]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

As the World Turns (TV Soap Opera; 1956)

The Beatles 1962-1966, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)

The Beatles 1967-1970, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)

Canyon Bomber (Atari 2600 Video Game; 1979)

Cat People (Film; 1982)

The Crush (Film; 1993)

Dallas (TV Series; 1978)

Geri’s Game (Pixar Cartoon; 1997)

Hellboy (Film; 2004)

Home on the Range (Animated Film; 2004)

I Walk the Line, recorded y Johnny Cash (Song; 1956)

The Long Good Friday (Film; 1982)

Mama Said, by Lenny Kravitz (Album; 1991)

Private Pluto (Disney Cartoon; 1943)

Ready Steady Goes Live! (UK TV Series; 1965)

Rock and Roll All Nite, by KISS (Song; 1975)

The Singing Nun (Film; 1966)

Symphony No. 1 in C, by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Symphony; 1800)

Today’s Name Days

Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Austria)

Božidara, Dragoljub, Franjo (Croatia)

Erika (Czech Republic)

Theodosius (Denmark)

Ene, Eneken, Enel, Eneli, Enelin (Estonia)

Pellervo (Finland)

Sandrine (France)

Frank, Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Germany)

Áron (Hungary)

Emilia, Francesco, Ginevra, Grazia, Graziella, Isotta, Regina, Selene, Selenio (Italy)

Glita, Irmgarde, Zemvaldis (Latvia)

Elona, Jostautas, Jostautė, Pranas, Pranciškus (Lithuania)

Sigvard, Sivert (Norway)

Franciszek, Sądomir, Urban, Władysław, Władysława (Poland)

Tit (Romania)

Svetlana (Russia)

Zita (Slovakia)

Francisco (Spain)

Gudmund, Ingemund (Sweden)

Rad, Radoslav (Ukraine)

Ebba, Eboni, Ebony, Gardenia, Gardner, Garnet, Garnett (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 92 of 2024; 273 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 13 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 12 (Geng-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 11 Nisan 5783

Islamic: 11 Ramadan 1444

J Cal: 1 Aqua; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 20 March 2023

Moon: 89%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 8 Archimedes (4th Month) [Euclid]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 14 of 90)

Zodiac: Aries (Day 13 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Aqua (J Calendar) [Month 4 of 12]

#calendar #Holidays

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themarketinsights · 2 years

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Riding Tourism Market to see Booming Business Sentiments | Zicasso, Exodus Travels, Thomas Cook Group, Backroads

Advance Market Analytics published a new research publication on “Global Riding Tourism Market Insights, to 2027” with 232 pages and enriched with self-explained Tables and charts in presentable format. In the study, you will find new evolving Trends, Drivers, Restraints, Opportunities generated by targeting market-associated stakeholders. The growth of the Riding Tourism market was mainly driven by the increasing R&D spending across the world.

Major players profiled in the study are:

Backroads (United States), Zicasso (United States), Exodus Travels (Surrey), Thomas Cook Group (United Kingdom), Jet2 Holidays (United Kingdom), Cox& Kings Ltd (India), Lindblad Expeditions (United States), Scott Dunn Ltd. (United Kingdom), Abercrombie & Kent Ltd (United States), Micato Safaris (United States)

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The tourism industry is considered as one of the worldâ€™s largest industries. Whereas riding tourism is defined as tourism which takes place through riding some of the animals in domestic and international destinations with the help of various tourism companies. Rising tourism encourages relationships, exchanges between the riders and the populations which they meet along the way, along with that there is a discovery of local cultural heritage. Tourism with the help of riding contributes to protecting the environment and also preserve and maintain natural leisure areas. The market for riding tourism is increasing due to growing interest in luxurious travelling as well as increased per capita income, while some of the factors like outdated tourism infrastructures in many of the locations can decay the value of tourism industry and government taxation to tourism industry also can hamper the market.

The Global Riding Tourism Market segments and Market Data Break Down are illuminated below:

by Type (Highway, Mountain), Application (Domestic Spending, International Spending), Travel Days (Within 7 days, 7-15 Days, More than 15 Days), End User (Millennial, Generation X, Baby Boomers, Others)

Market Opportunities:

Increased Per Capita Income

Growing Interest in Luxurious Travelling

Market Drivers:

Tourism Promotions by Government Bodies

Increasing Interests to Visit Unique Places and Experience Local Culture

Market Trend:

Trend of Horse Rising in Corporate and Educational Tours

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Region Included are: North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Oceania, South America, Middle East & Africa

Country Level Break-Up: United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, South Africa, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Germany, United Kingdom (UK), the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Austria, Turkey, Russia, France, Poland, Israel, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, China, Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, Singapore, India, Australia and New Zealand etc.

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Chapter 3: Displaying the Market Dynamics- Drivers, Trends and Challenges & Opportunities of the Riding Tourism

Chapter 4: Presenting the Riding Tourism Market Factor Analysis, Porters Five Forces, Supply/Value Chain, PESTEL analysis, Market Entropy, Patent/Trademark Analysis.

Chapter 5: Displaying the by Type, End User and Region/Country 2016-2021

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travelling-accountant · 5 years

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New Post has been published on https://travellingaccountant.net/achievies/countries-visited/argentina/visit-a-real-argentinian-ranch-and-go-horseback-riding/

Horseback riding @ a real Argentinian ranch

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Bienvenido!

Become a true “caballero” while visiting a ranch. There’s lots of choices out there. We wanted to keep this experience as “authentic” as possible. So we went for a very down-to-earth option at Rio Mitre. A super friendly guy came and pick us up at the hosteria (15 min early – go figure!) and together with another visitor we drove to the ranch, which takes about 1/2 hour.

Once arrived, you have plenty of time to soak up the splendid surrounding vistas, go and greet the horses, meet the always hungry goat, house cat and dog and warm up with a nice cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

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Get on a horse!

Then it’s horseback riding time! There’s 2 options: go for a 2 hour ride or take the 4 hour trip. As our horseback riding experience is quite insignificant, we chose the first one, as we figured that would already be challenging enough. We had the best time! It went – highly unexpectedly – quite smooth. We had warned the guys upfront of our inexperience, so I guess they have weighed that in when choosing a horse for us, but still. In the beginning it was mostly just following the others and trying to not fall off. Certainly when they start going faster, that’s not as easy as it sounds, believe me. It took a while for me to find the rhythm. But during the last 1/2 hour or so, my husband and I really started to get the hang of it. Going faster when we wanted to, making them stop, go to the left or to the right – easy peasy.

When it comes to taking pictures, my husband wanted to take our actual camera with him, which they heavily advised against, given the fact that we didn’t have any experience (I had warned him upfront)… So we only had my mobile phone and the GoPro, but that’s more than enough. I don’t think it would have worked with the camera anyway – you have too much to worry about, so getting the focus right would be difficult as hell.

No idea what the name of my horse was (I asked twice and got a different answer), but it was a cutie. The one my husband got seemed to suffer from flatulence – each time he accelerated, it was an orchestra of farts, so funny!

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That makes you hungry…

Anyway, after the awesome time on the horses, it was time for lunch. Upfront we had to choose between beef and lamb. We both took the beef and it was so good (with a lot of garlic). Drinks are to be paid extra, but the desert of fruit salad with cream was on the house.

Right before we left, the lady of the house (or that’s who we think she was), got her guitar out and started to sing and play two songs, which really sounded amazing. Great voice. It totally blended with the setting! And all of this 5 hour fun for the very reasonable price of 4.400 AR$ (about 110 EUR) for both of us (compared to the mountain bike trip from the Balcones of nearly 4.000 AR$ per person for 2,5 hours!).

Oh, a fun fact to close this down. Martin, the guy who we saw at BAFT when going to pay for our trip the day before, was hilarious. He taught us all about “maté”, which is a kind of tea typical for the area. We even got to taste it – very strong stuff!

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lambourngb · 4 years

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Aaaaaany chance of a little tiny sneak peek at your Lost Decade prequel to Last Year’s Wishes?

For you, anything!

I’ve shared the first bit before, but here’s more of Michael’s first day as a rider, other than a laborer.

This was his third season at Fosters Homestead Ranch and Michael’s first off of the punishing duty of the “fence and feed” crew.

Repairing breaks in over 100,000 acres of fence line or hauling endless fifty pound bags of feed for ranch’s dairy operation, had lent Michael strong wiry-bound muscle and burned his skin to a golden brown. Mindless, back-breaking labor had banked the anger that burned inside him, leaving him numb and able to drift through spring, summer and fall without taking much notice of how his siblings were passing him by. Isobel was dating a newly hired lawyer at her father’s firm, Max was finishing off his AA in criminal justice, and Michael?

His aspirations were more a little more earthbound for once and closer on the Maslow order of needs.

He had an eye on an Airstream at the Chaves County impound lot, sitting under bank-repossession. His greatest hope was that he could spend a winter in the safe confines of his own home, instead of squatting in empty houses that were under foreclosure. The silver lining of the housing market crash was that he had multiple choices for his lock-picking brain. It certainly beat camping at the Wash, the makeshift homeless encampment nestled on the banks of the Berrendo Riverbed.

If Michael could have a place to call home, maybe he could convince Alex to spend his holiday leave in Roswell. Maybe the idea of being together wouldn’t seem so impossible to them both. Maybe they could part with a wistful ‘see you next time’ instead of a stone-cold ‘this can’t happen again’. There was news at least that President Obama was working to change and remove the DADT policy. Maybe he could finally be what Alex wanted.

I want to be with you.

The admission of a worried seventeen year old’s desire for him kept Michael going. He just needed to meet a few markers of progress, even if he was mired in Roswell to keep an eye on Isobel. Alex would be done with his service in another two years, and he could decide to come home to Roswell, despite his father being a homophobe. If Alex had somewhere to go home to, he might stay. Michael needed to be ready.

The ache that hope brought sliced straight through his carefully cultivated dulled feelings, dropping away apathy and leaving him raw for a moment.

It was just a fresh thin layer of skin barely stretching over his heart as protection. This was how seeing Alex always left him, a newborn toddling through life without the calloused layers. Dice and sliced up by hope. Not seeing Alex was objectively worse. He was just a painted up corpse then, lying in repose while the world moved on. ‘Here lies a promising student, made of lost opportunities’.

Not lost though, actively forsaken. To protect Isobel. He was the architect of that choice, but at least she could live safely in the cover his lie built.

“Hey Curly Sue, you paying attention?” A loud, annoyed voice cracked across Michael’s attention, dispelling the thoughts of the past.

Michael looked up at the foreman Paul Foster, the young grandson of the ranch owner and shaded his eyes with his left hand, “yes sir, sorry sir.”

The crowd of this year's labor force twittered softly around him. Most of the group were somewhat familiar to Michael, the typical migration of men who were only suited for outdoor work. Following work with the ever-changing seasons, instead of the toil of monotonous cubicles and repetitive memos. The young ones, new to ranching, worked their way through the shit jobs, sometimes literal shit jobs of mucking, to earn a path up the rungs of responsibility to the trusted, returning crop of herdsmen and horsemen.

“Joe, here,” the foreman nodded to the head of the outriders, “thinks you’ve done enough time digging irrigation lines for the hay fields, and doing feed and fence work, that it’s time we put you on a horse.”

“Mr. Joe is dreamin’,” a voice called out, “look at that hand of his, how the hell is he gonna ride a horse with two fingers?”

Michael dropped his left hand abruptly, shoving the evidence into his pocket uselessly. It wasn’t new knowledge at the Fosters Ranch, his first months out of high school meant he had hauled fifty-pound grain bags on his shoulders while the crooked breaks healed enough for him to hold a pitchfork for stall cleaning. Some of the workers had protested that he had skipped the worst of the chore duty as a green ranch hand.

Stubbornness kept Michael frozen in place, even as he wanted to slink away. He could do another year repairing fences in the sun, it wouldn’t make as much money as the riders did but it was a job he knew. He’d even grown accustomed to the soft foggy place his brain took him once the hammers started swinging to secure wire and boards. His sense of spatial awareness, sharp and alien in nature, had kept him from hurting himself as he had drifted away in the meditative sounds of thunk, thunk, thunk.

Still making less money was disappointing. His goal of buying the Airstream would need amendment, or a trip to a casino further out than the Mescalero Res. Perhaps north to Isleta Pueblo casino, he wasn’t known there.

“Michael will be a better rider than you assholes. That hand means he can’t ruin a horse's mouth.”

The unexpected shock of hearing someone advocate for him jerked his wandering attention back again. The head outrider, Joe, was watching him in turn. Dark, kind eyes, familiar but in the face of a stranger, met his from under a black cowboy hat. The head rider ran his gaze up and down Michael’s shabby jeans and Max’s cast-off hiking boots, before his lined mouth smiled, “besides, you’re supposed to ride off with your legs and ass, not off your damn hands.”

There was a moment where Michael thought Joe was looking at him in a different expectation than just riding a horse. That spark of interest. Curiosity about a man and what he could with his hands and generous mouth. He wasn’t wholly unfamiliar with that type of appraisal, but the look disappeared too quickly for Michael to really categorize it. He was probably just lonely or used to seeing that in a set of dark eyes set on similarly molded features.

With that, Joe swept off his black cowboy hat to mop off the sweat from his tan skin marked with sun damage, before resetting it on his head. His words were clear and invited no argument, secure in the knowledge that Mr. Foster himself waited every spring in hope that he was returning to New Mexico after working the winter cattle season in Argentina. No one could ride a horse, handle a herd, or command the type of respect in men better than Joe did and everyone knew it.

“Well?” The foreman Paul prodded pointedly, “why are all of you just standin’ there? Go get yourself a horse so Joe here can teach you something before dinner time.”

The lucky ones, Michael included, that were selected to work the beef cattle this year, headed for the upper field that held the horses. The rest of the new greenhorns and returning laborers headed to the equipment sheds to outfit themselves for fence repairs, or worse, start the task of mucking out the dairy barns.

Without realizing it, Michael found himself falling in step with Joe as they headed for the fenceline. It was uncharted ground for him, but gratitude was circling his throat and he felt like he needed to say something. “Mr. Garcia, ah-”

“It’s just Joe, although my id says Joseph. But no Mr. And don’t thank me, kid.” He slanted his eyes over to Michael, another swift once over, lingering longer on Michael’s shoes then over to where Michael’s hand was still hiding his jeans pocket. “I meant what I said, you’ll be fine to ride.”

“I know I will be, I just appreciate the chance and I won’t let you down.”

“We all deserve a chance, and I’ve seen you work here for the last few seasons, uncomplaining and quick to pick up a skill. I mean you looked like a sullen raincloud most of the time, but you worked hard. And no one has ever complained about your attitude other than your penchant to flirt in town on payday. And man, I was a young man once too, so more power to you,” Joe commented dryly.

Once again, Michael felt a little warm hearing that he had been noticed, but he didn’t comment as Joe slowed to a stop as they reached the horse pasture. The fenceline was decorated with worn nylon halters and mis-matched colored lead ropes hanging off of every fence post. Michael squinted in the bright sunlight at the herd of grazing horses spotting shades of brown, black, grey and even dull gold in the green grass of the ten acre field. It was a familiar sight from past years, he used to take his lunch and sit under the trees just to watch the ranch horses enjoy the fresh shoots of grass.

He had been told that in past years, the Fosters had needed to drop large bales of hay in the fields to keep their hard working four-legged staff fed through the long summer months, but every year Michael had worked there, the grass had grown thick and plentiful.

“Take out that hand of yours, I want to see what I’m working with here.”

Well damn. It was one thing to know his hand and disability was something of an open secret at the ranch, and even to old man Sanders at the salvage lot, it was another to let someone examine it closely. Brief bed partners, mainly the female tourists that were drunk enough to find his advances charming but not so drunk they weren’t aware of what was on offer in regards to casual sex, were mainly too engrossed with his efforts at bringing them to orgasm to notice his left hand. Max and Isobel had noticed, but both had agreed that a doctor would bring too many questions.

Alex, of course, knew. Alex, who had spent two weeks chasing his own demons in Michael’s body over Christmas, had made an effort to hold and touch his hand but still his gaze had skittered away from the scars and evidence of Jesse Manes’s rage.

Swallowing hard, Michael pulled his hand from his pocket and offered it meekly. Joe in turn pulled off his work gloves with his teeth and cradled Michael’s hand between his bare, rough palms.

“Make a fist for me?”

Michael’s thumb and forefinger easily tucked into his palm, while his middle, ring and pinky finger slowly, crookedly bent into an awkward fan pointing to his wrist unable to curl fully in a ball.

Joe made a soft humming sound in his throat, before reaching for the lead rope from the fence post. “Okay, open up for me.”

A squirming feeling snaked down his spine at the command, but Michael obeyed again as Joe draped the shot of line across his palm. Slowly he wrapped the line in a firm loop, squeezing Michael’s fingers over it, his eyes intent on the flexibility of Michael’s grip. The tug of line around his hand and then wrist sent another shock of almost arousal. Michael inhaled sharply, as Joe looked up in question.

“Feel that tension? You’ll never need more than that when you’re riding, unless something has gone horribly wrong, okay? Less is more. I can teach technique, but I can’t teach you feel. That’s something you have to find on your own?”

Michael wet his lips, struggling to focus again on the instruction and nodded.

After a moment, Joe made another off-hand humming sound, and unwound the rope from Michael’s hand and wrist. The strange atmosphere broke as he slapped the halter and rope into Michael’s right hand, and pointed out to the field, “see that horse over there? The one with the white butt but brown body? That’s Rocky. He’ll be a good one for you to learn on. So go get him and we’ll get started.”

It was strange, Michael felt both hot and cold as he fumbled his grip on the halter. It was like surfacing from a deep dive in the lake, his ears almost wanted to pop and his lungs felt tight. He tucked those feelings away and ducked through the slats of the fenceline.

#prettier and younger but not any better off #prequel to Last Years Wishes #the making of Cowboy Michael #wip whine #aewriting

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theglobetrottergp-blog · 7 years

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Chatting to B, the super friendly manager of Estancia Los Potreros, she told me she had first come as a guest and within half an hour of setting out into the Argentinian countryside on horseback, she knew she had to quit her highly paid successful London Career and come and work here. This may seem like a crazy move to some however It’s easy to see how life here can be really addictive. It’s also clear to see how genuinely happy this career move has made her and I was excited to have my own estancia experience – which turned out to be one of the highlights of my 9 week road trip through South America!

Gaucho and guests ride into the evening sunshine on Estancia Los Potreros.

Estancia Los Potreros is 6000 acres of working cattle ranch that has remained in the same anglo-argentine family for 4 generations keeping that small friendly family business feel. It’s nestled in the Sierras Chicas mountain range situated between the pampas and the andes in the stunning region of Cordoba. 17 years ago, they decided to set up a luxury lodge as a base for horse riding holidays and to give guests the real estancia experience. They then expanded also offering a more rustic camping experience for those travelling with dragoman – an off-roading tour company offering no frills adventure trips across South America. Whichever style of trip you are taking at Estancia Los Potreros, you are sure to have an amazing time, get immersed in the rural Argentinian lifestyle all whilst being looked after like royalty by the friendly staff. Maybe you will also be so reluctant to leave that you’ll end up coming back!

Estancia Los Potreros guides ride through the Pampas in the Cordoba countryside.

The luxury holidays are fully catered ( the food delicious and certainly not in short supply!) The accommodation is a stunning countryside lodge – I have to admit I was a little envious looking back at the dragoman tents! There is even a swimming pool overlooking the beautiful countryside which you will no doubt appreciate after long hot rides on horseback.

Lunch on the estancia

Interior of the main house on the estancia lit up by the summer sun.

Every day will involve a horseback ride if you want it to – into the hills, the forests or even to a little swimming hole to cool off. If you prefer to explore on foot, there are plenty of walking trails to explore as well. There are also options to take longer trail rides over several days staying at other estancias or camping along the way. If there is anything special happening at the ranch, guests are encouraged to get involved. Apparently in the next few days some of the cows will be having IVF treatment and the guests will be invited to help herd the cows and observe what happens. There is even the opportunity to learn and play horse polo!

In your downtime you may be wine tatsting ( Kevin who owns the estancia also owns a share in a local boutique winery and is extremely generous with his supply of delicious wine!) There may be opportunities to see some local musicians perform some gaucho music and you can even get involved in the kitchens and have a cooking lesson to learn how to make the perfect empanadas! And for the real cowboy experience, there will be an opportunity to taste a delicious BBQ and whilst it’s being cooked, try your hand at lassooing … a barrel!! This is trickier than it looks but for a moment, I felt like a real cowgirl!

I can’t recommend Estancia Los Potreros enough. I absolutely loved my stay and would definitely consider going back for a longer stay at some point in the future – next time it’ll be the luxury lodges for me! So if a luxury stay in a beautiful lodge riding horses in the countryside each day sounds like your type of R&R, then I suggest visiting www.estancialospotreros.com and booking your trip now! You won’t regret it!

stay at an estancia (argentinian cattle ranch) Riding horses and learning to be a cow girl! Chatting to B, the super friendly manager of Estancia Los Potreros, she told me she had first come as a guest and within half an hour of setting out into the Argentinian countryside on horseback, she knew she had to quit her highly paid successful London Career and come and work here.

#argentina #cattle ranch argentina #estancia #estancia holiday #estancia los potreros #hores riding holiday #horse riding holiday argentina #ranch holiday argentina #South america

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fourcountriesfourmonths · 6 years

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Weirdest. Thanksgiving. Ever.

Welcome to the last rural week installment of this blog! Sorry it’s taken me a while to get around to writing it…in the midst of the final crunch these days.

To start off last week - Monday was a national holiday and because of course we still had class, we got to experience an empty city. There may have been minimal lunch options available, but we were thankful for an empty bus ride in the morning. We had a cool opportunity that night to interview our host mom as part of our research methods class and we got to learn a lot of things about her life here in Argentina that we wouldn’t have otherwise. On Tuesday we headed off to our final rural stay in the town of San Antonio de Areco, about two hours outside of the city of Buenos Aires. Unlike our last two rural stays this one didn’t feel quite as authentically “rural Argentina”. The most rural parts of Argentina aren’t accessible by a couple hour bus ride so we settled for this town, known as the Capital of Tradition for its gaucho heritage which is their version of a cowboy. It felt sort of like a cross between a ranch town and a beach town in the midst of its off-season. We got to see some gauchos in action, running with horses and wrangling a cow, and heard a little about their history. We participated in a traditional asado (barbecue), getting to see how they cook the meat, and then getting to taste the DELICIOUS food. We met with members of the municipality who talked to us about the three pillars of their strong local government which work to try to keep members of the community within San Antonio de Areco. They do this through initiatives regarding housing, education, and job opportunities.

In general, the week was a nice break from the usual schedule…for once we had a decent amount of free time and minimal assignments to work on! The group was divided up into two hostels for the week and it was so much fun to be living with more of the group again. We had a lot of group meals, played games after dinner (if you want a super fun game look up Salad Bowl and get on playing that ASAP), went on runs, and my hostel had a tiny little pool which we utilized at the beginning of the week when it was a scorching 92 degrees out! Those first few nights in a 10 person room with that heat were something else, but it was nice to be surrounded by some of my closest friends again.

Thanksgiving also fell during this week and boy was that a day from start to finish (or what I’m going to refer to as “The Thanksgiving Shit Show”.) For reasons that I can’t disclose because they aren’t my story to share, I was up for most of the night on Thanksgiving Eve and had to deliver some unpleasant news to the larger group in the morning. Because of this discussion, my lack of sleep, everyone being a weird place from not being with their families for the holiday, along with starting the day with a “what we’re thankful for” share that made me especially sad, the day was off to a bit of a rough start. It was also the first day it had rained the entire week and by rained I mean torrentially downpoured. Half of the group had to walk in the rain to visit a clinic and my half of the group visited the local hospital, but the combination of having a not very informative tour, on top of all the other things that had already happened that day, everyone was in probably one of the lowest spots collectively we’d been at this entire semester. But wait the day is only half over! After we had lunch things were starting to look up as we headed to our case study visits. Maternal and Child Health got to meet with a woman who spoke to us about the “respectful delivery” program that Areco uses as its birthing model. Women are giving a lot of power over their deliveries and are able to choose not only who is with them while they give birth in terms of support, but in what way they want to deliver: the traditional method of lying down, squatting holding onto suspended fabric, or seated on a type of chair. This was an incredibly cool interview and was full of all the things that get me SO excited about women’s health. The woman touched on a lot of what I’d learned and read about for a research paper I wrote my freshman year of college, the business of birth in hospital settings and unnecessary interventions, and it got me JAZZED. After coming out of that meeting I was beginning to ponder if being a doula or having a job that is more directly involved in this niche of women’s health would be something I’d consider in the future. Who knows, but very cool!

As you can see the day started to turn around from there and it ended up containing one of the most fun memories I think I’ll have of this trip: our makeshift hostel Thanksgiving. When I hopped out of the shower, some of the girls in my hostel were busy decorating the place with balloons and candles and drawing those hand turkeys for everyone that you make as like an art project in elementary school. Music was playing and everything was all of a sudden incredibly festive. People from the other hostel started to arrive and then our country team showed up with loads and LOADS of chicken, salad, bread, mashed potatoes, and apple crumble that they had gotten catered especially for us to simulate the holiday. We ate and drank wine together, sitting on the floor and laughing about how the day had completely turned around. Throughout the week one of the student-run committees had decided to organize a superlative/paper plate awards ceremony for the dinner and had sent out a form called The IHP Dundies (for you Office lovers out there) so people could fill it out and vote for their fellow peers. They presented the awards after dinner and the range of tailored awards based on peoples personalities and inside jokes was absolutely HILARIOUS. I got the “most likely to be reincarnated as an otter award” because of my love for water and the way I rub my eyes apparently? Sam has been telling me throughout the entire semester that when I rub my eyes I look like a small mammal and everyone always FREAKS out when I do it so it was hilarious and fitting that I had to do a demonstration for the whole group once given that award. After that, another girl organized an activity where we all attached papers to our backs and wrote messages to each other (kind of like a year book) which just kept the love right on flowing. Even the clean up process was fun as Tess and I worked an assembly line of dishes and others cleaned up the dinning room area. It was honestly some of the most fun I’ve had in a long time and I was so grateful to be able to be celebrating Thanksgiving in this non-traditional way with this group of 30 that I’ve gotten to know so well over the semester. For a day that started off with tears and included so many bumps in the road, it sure did turn out to be an a-okay day and for that I am thankful.

When the week was over, we traveled back to the city and got some lunch at a fun dumpling and beer restaurant, then attempting to go to a sports bar to watch the 2nd game of a rivalry fútbol series that was taking place in the city. Unfortunately, some rowdy fans threw things at one of the teams’ busses and the game got delayed and rescheduled which was a bit of a bummer because we wanted to take part in that part of the culture here before leaving, but what can you do. That night we did the full on Argentine going out experience which started with me leaving my house at about midnight to start meeting friends and ended at about quarter to 6 in the morning with the sunrise before heading home to sleep. Glad I can check that experience off my list - not a sustainable lifestyle at all! Finally on Sunday, after approximately four hours of sleep (from 6:30am-10:30am) my roommate and I ventured to the San Telmo market to explore for a bit, and then later, joined by my pal Carlie, we head to La Boca to see a colorful street called Caminito that was reminiscent of the original immigrant housing that once stood there. There we ate empanadas, looked at art, and talked about the semester thus far.

It’s really crazy to me that in a few days I will be starting the final week of this program and I’ll be back home with all you people and the cold, cold weather once again. I’m really looking forward to being back, but know that the transition is going to be hard, especially because some of my closest friends will now be dispersed all over the U.S. and across the globe.

I’ll post the blog from this week in a few days, thanks again for reading. Love you!

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Shadows fall from mountain ridges to a green valley in Salta, Argentina. Photograph By Image Broker/Alamy

5 Hidden Adventures in Argentina's Rugged Northwest

Head to this secluded South American region for fewer crowds and greater thrills.

— By Michaela Trimble | February 20, 2018

While most travelers land in the country’s capital of Buenos Aires and head straight to Mendoza's wine country and the impressive glacial ranges of Patagonia, there’s much more to discover in this adventurous South American country.

Just a two-hour flight north of Buenos Aires is the colonial town of Salta, a provincial, Wild West capital rife with neoclassical churches and café-lined squares. Head to the region to llama trek along ancient cultural routes, horseback ride at historic cattle farms, and hike to the country's most prominent rock art galleries.

To experience the rainbow hills, colorful canyons, and miles of rolling vineyards in Argentina’s jaw-dropping northwest, try one of these five under-the-radar adventures.

Hike to Hidden Rock Art Galleries in Guachipas

Two hours southwest of Salta is the arid Lerma Valley, home to the idyllic historic town of Guachipas. Often regarded as an energetic, spiritually connected destination, the area features a network of hidden rock art galleries. The newly discovered paintings reveal indigenous customs believed to be nearly 1,000 years old. The paintings are sprinkled throughout the hills of the valley as an offering to the sun and Mother Earth, called Pachamama, through depictions of traditional offerings and rites of initiation.

With local operator Autentica Salta, depart Guachipas for a three-hour circuit hike to discover the pinturas (paintings), which usually require maneuvering to view their majesty beneath the rock face. Known as the Cerro Cuevas Pintadas de Guachipas, the central gallery area is formed by 33 eaves, where drawings and abstract forms create perfectly preserved visual stories of the civilization’s earliest beliefs and ways of life.

Predominant figures include llamas, guanacos, and vivid shield men, the latter drawn in mask-like form and believed to symbolize sorcerers or shamans with a direct connection to the supernatural world of the gods. Although rare, paintings of jaguars, spiders, birds, scorpions, foxes, and felines have been spotted, forming one of the finest—albeit lesser-known—archaeological sites in Argentina.

Cycle the Wine Region of Cafayate

Grapevines grow at a winery in Cafayate, Argentina. Photograph By Michele Falzone, Getty Images

Three hours south of Salta is the desert town of Cafayate, home to red-rock canyons and flush with stunning hikes to natural monuments. Be sure to glimpse Cafayate’s towering rock formations at Quebrada de las Conchas, and slip into the narrow slit that reveals the giant amphitheater of Garganta del Diablo (Devil’s Throat).

It’s hard to leave town without tasting the valley’s prized torrontes, one of Argentina’s fastest growing wine varietals. This crisp and refreshing white wine flourishes in its high-altitude home, landing Cafayate on the radar of oenophiles everywhere.

Upend typical cycling holidays for a ride through Cafayate, a town flanked by the Argentine Andes. Packed with short, friendly hills and close to tough mountain climbs, the area will appease both novice riders and experienced cyclists. In the fall of 2020, TDA Cycling will launch its annual South American Epic, a continent-spanning journey split into 9 sections. For 14 days and across approximately 965 miles, cyclists will ride from Salta to Cafayate, weaving along historic Ruta 68 through the Calchaquí Valleys, where it’s not uncommon to ride past Argentine gauchos herding horses beneath the snowcapped Andes range. Before reaching Mendoza and crossing into Chile, riders will venture south through Talampaya National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site containing the most complete continental fossil record from the Triassic period.

Llama Trek in Purmamarca and Tilcara

A hiker looks over Quebrada de Humahuaca while trekking Argentina's Camino de los Colorados trail, Purmamarca. Photograph By Robert Harding/Alamy

In the Jujuy Province, nearly three hours north of Salta, Quebrada de Humahuaca dominates the horizon. This valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is located nearly 8,000 feet above sea level and traces the ancient Camino Inca cultural route, a path weaving from the high desert plateau in the Andean highlands to the fertile valley of the Rio Grande. Begin your journey in the town of Purmamarca, which rests at Cerro Siete Colores’ colorful base. The site is even more remarkable at sunset, when the hill’s colors appear to undulate in waves.

To learn more about the region’s long-standing traditions, join Say Hueque on a trek with a local family and their prized llamas. Together you’ll depart nearby Tilcara for a six-hour hike to the settlement of Zanjas—a remote locale only reachable by foot. Once you arrive at the mountaintop, you’ll begin a memorable homestay in an area blanketed with hundreds of archaeological and architectural sites. Connecting the region’s nearly 10,000-year history to the present, this harsh landscape is best traversed with llamas, as the animals are equipped to carry gear up and over water-worn canyons and scalloped rock formations.

Horseback Ride at Historic Estancias

Horses gather in a valley in Salta Province, Argentina. Photograph By Prisma By Dukas Presseagentur/Alamy

It’s true. There are many estancias, or large cattle ranches, near Salta, but few have the history of Estancia El Bordo de las Lanzas. Located an hour east of downtown Salta, this ranch is one of the oldest in all of Argentina. The Cornejo family’s deed dates back to 1609, and the property’s mission remains true to the gaucho’s philosophy of freedom: that life is best lived on your own terms, on horseback, in the solitude of the Andean mountains.

Still operating an authentic working estate, Estancia El Bordo de las Lanzas swapped tobacco production in favor of crops like chia, sesame seeds, quinoa, and mung beans—feeding the increased demand for healthy food. Merging Spanish and Andean customs, the estancia resides on a former battlefield, used during the region’s wars for independence. While staying in one of the estancia’s 12 boutique rooms, you can get acquainted with the Salta lifestyle, which is best enjoyed outside, beneath the shade of a fruitful jabuticaba tree.

Visit the stables where José Gallardo has been tending to horses for nearly 30 years. Under his guidance, you’ll quickly learn the ropes of a traditional Salta ride. You’ll be galloping through forested hills to the base of the Andes in no time at all.

Overland to Tolar Grande and the Puna

The sun shines over rolling hills in Puna plateau, Northern Argentina. Photograph By Galyna Andrushko, Alamy

Almost a nine-hour drive south of Salta, beyond the canyons of Cafayate, Argentina’s high-altitude Puna begins. An elevated region marked by extreme scenery of the central Andes, the Puna is bound by a volcanic chain to the west and the immense Western Cordillera belt to the east, creating a landscape where creamy dunes rest next to icy peaks. The region so wild and unmatched, NASA scientists use it to mimic terrain found on Mars.

To venture where no roads lead, book a bespoke journey with local operator Socompa. It’s almost guaranteed you won’t cross another 4x4 vehicle during your expedition into the Puna, although you may need to pause for the occasional herd of wild vicuñas crossing the plateau. During your journey, venture deep into the Salta province to El Peñón, an area flanked by the Campo de Piedra Pómez pumice stone fields and Laguna Grande, a pool attracting nearly 20,000 flamingos between late September and early May.

Drive beyond the province into the wilds of neighboring Catamarca to the village of Tolar Grande. There you can marvel at formations like the 10-million-year-old fossil dunes of the Labyrinth Desert, the stark onyx Arita cone within the Salar de Arizaro, and the trifecta of turquoise pools of Los Ojos del Mar.

Natural Wonder: This unique geological upheaval, the Cono de Arita, sits near the southern border of Argentina’s Salar de Arizaro. Composed of volcanic rocks and salt, the stark onyx cone formation was too weak to erupt, rising 650 feet over a giant salt flat in lonely isolation.

— Michaela Trimble is a travel writer and photographer based out of southern Florida.

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Where the SLH Team are dreaming of going

For a team that talks travel on a daily basis, months spent in lockdown has given us all an extra dose of wanderlust. From dream destinations to old favourites, travel has very much been on our minds. In need of some inspiration? When it’s safe for us to see the world again, here is where we’ll be heading…

EMEA Team

Richard Hyde – Chief Operating Officer

Venice (for my short haul city fix) Jersey ( for my staycation ) Tulum (for my resort chillax)

Jessica Sparkes – Head of Digital Performance

Barcelona, Spain: I want lots of delicious tapas, sunshine and beautiful city strolls – finishing the day with rooftop cocktails at The Wittmore.

Cotswolds, UK: I want to take my pooch on a Cotswold staycation at The Fish. We will enjoy country walks, pub grub and escape the London hustle.

Koh Samui, Thailand: Last time I was in Koh Samui I was 21, years later I want to go back in style and relax on the beach at Cape Fahn – the most beautiful island and ocean view villas!

Chloe Frost-Smith – Digital Image & Content Executive

What better way to while away summer days than with rosé in hand on the French Riviera? I am dreaming of lavender season in Provence with a splash in the pool at Hôtel Crillon le Brave, riding horses on the beach in Camargue, and living out my Brigitte Bardot fantasies by eating Tarte tropézienne for breakfast at Hôtel Lou Pinet in Saint Tropez. I would also love to read a good book under the lemon trees at Casa Angelina on the Amalfi Coast, or try an alfresco pizza-making class on the rustic estate of Castello di Reschio in Tuscany.

Closer to home, my firm favourite for a staycation is the Farncombe Estate in the Cotswolds – I’m a country girl at heart. Looking further ahead to September, I have a trip planned to Sardinia – and would love to go into Hygge hibernation at Storfjord in Norway this winter for some Scandi skiing.

Abi Tottenham-Smith – Head of Social Media

Surrounded by the vineyards and beautiful countryside in Piedmont and Villa La Madonna…

A road trip up to Scotland in a camper-van, mixed with a couple of nights of luxury at Greywalls Hotel…

A beach retreat in Greece – can’t decide where yet but somewhere to switch off and relax for a week in the sunshine…

Maddy Morgan – Director of PR Worldwide

I can’t wait to get back to … Portugal, it’s my home from home but I’ve never been to Porto so Hotel Infante Sagres and Carmo’s Boutique Hotel beckon.

I dream of being in … Bali, it’s where I honeymooned and I’d love to take my children there and stay overlooking the jungle at Viceroy Bali.

I am going to … Provence, I’m looking forward to enjoying the space and freedom of a dispersed hotel at Hôtel Crillon le Brave.

I’m bringing back my bucket list wish to go to … New Zealand, to find adventure, taste wine and discover amazing hotels like Bay of Many Coves.

Daniel Luddington – Vice President of Development

I miss Wimbledon this year – but am playing tennis three times a week at the moment to make up for it, and indulging in strawberries and cream (with Pimms!) – so a tennis getaway at Cromlix Hotel in Scotland, (owned by Andy Murray) would be the ultimate tennis fix right now.

For a family holiday, I fancy the Greek islands – Porto Zante have the most amazing private villas but also would love to experience Canaves Oia Epitome, a family friendly space unique in Santorini.

For a bit of laid back, low-key luxury, 3 places would hit the spot…Sikelia Pantelleria, Nobu Hotel Ibiza Bay or any of our Tulum properties.

Gabor Toth – Senior Revenue Account Manager

Le Grand Bellevue in Gstaad for hiking in summer and fondue.

Boutique Hotel Alhambra and D-Resort Šibenik in Croatia for my beach/water sports in Europe.

Patrick Pieters – Senior Revenue Account Manager

Loire/Valleys, Oslo, Mexico or Bali.

Chloe Musumeci – Senior Revenue Account Manager

Galleria VIK Milano to get ready for the Autumn/Winter shopping season…

Susafa for a taste of the best organic products of my land – Sicily…

Viceroy Bali – paradise on earth and an oasis of relaxation…

Christopher Grime – Head of Product Integration

Staycation – The Nare – for Cornish beaches that rival any in the world, amazing fresh fish and delicious cream teas.

A bit of culture and relaxation – my beloved Sri Lanka – amazing history, beautiful beaches, delightful people, tasty hoppers (Sri Lanka’s answer to the pancake) and the best relish in the world, Pol Sambol made with coconut.

Short hop – Hotel Ranga in Iceland for stunning waterfalls and the incredible Northern Lights, which I have yet to experience.

Mirko Della Mora – Senior GDS & Distribution Manager

For a weekend/short haul I’d love to go to one of our castles in Scotland (whisky tasting included) or in Normandy (a region that I know quite well but can’t help falling more in love each time).

For a longer trip (min 5 days, I’d say) I would love to visit:

Portugal, rent a car and go around cities and places.

Baltic cities and Norwegian Fjords (including a cruise).

As major dream trips in my bucket list:

Japan (both sides of it, the ultra-technological country and the Kabuki/cherry blossoms/tea rituals experience).

Coast to coast USA trip in a convertible car (ending in Napa Valley, for wine tours).

Argentina and Uruguay food and wine tour.

Rafael Pirassinunga – Operations Manager – World of Hyatt Partnership

I am all for the off-the-beaten-track destinations, so I’m currently dreaming of:

Lakeside cocktails and relax at Esperanza Resort & SPA

City break and fine dining at Saint Ten Hotel

Exploring ancient culture and great food at Grand Hotel Yerevan

Reconnecting with nature and social distancing from the world at Terelj Hotel

Practicing my Norwegian at Storfjord Hotel

Katrin Holtkott – Barter Room Co-ordinator

Villa Eyrie Resort, Canada (breathing in mountain air and spectacular views – reconnecting with nature)

La Sultana Marrakech (the colors, spices, architecture, people, culture – not in that order!)

Japan – I want to stay in every one of the SLH hotels in Japan – it has been on my bucket list destination for years – if not after the lockdown lifts, when then?

Justyn Herbert – Finance Director

I’m looking forward to going back to The Oval to watch the England Cricket team win the next test series, I would love to see Springsteen play the US, either Chicago or New Jersey, and in the winter go on the England Cricket tour, preferably in the West Indies, all without the social distancing.

AMERICAS Team

Anna-Lisa Hafgren-Willis – Regional Manager – Americas & Travel Trade Relations Manager

Dreaming of:

Autumn colors in Vermont at The Reluctant Panther Inn

Delayed honeymoon in Mexico City at Stara Hamburgo and Stara San Angel Inn

A nostalgic visit back to my father’s family city Gothenburg, Sweden staying with the Dorsia Hotel & Restaurant

Dana O’Malley – PR Director Americas

Small city break exploring Hotel Amparo in San Miguel.

Relaxing poolside at Canaves Oia Epitome.

Staycation in the mountains upstate New York.

Vanessa Johnson – Sales Manager, Central Region

Charleston, South Carolina: weekend city getaway at Wentworth Mansion (I’ve never been and have heard too many amazing things about the charming shops and food).

Scotland: exploring all things the highlands have to offer and stay at our dreamy castle hotels.

Canada: rest and relaxation in natures finest! Either coast, Nova Scotia and Trout Point Lodge or British Columbia and Villa Eyrie Resort.

Mexico: beach getaway to Tulum, Rivera Maya or Playa del Carmen…so many options, you can’t go wrong!

APAC Team

Jill Liu – Sales Manager, China

My dream destinations are: Tahiti, South Africa, and Santorini.

Khim Yeo – Revenue Account Manager – Asia Pacific

The Maldives (resort chilling and snorkelling)

Singapore (staycation)

Mongolia for some adventures

Crystal Davies – Senior Revenue Account Manager

Montenegro for relaxation, enjoy the beautiful mountain and coastline views, and go scuba diving if possible.

Switzerland (Cordée des Alpes Hotel) for snowboarding.

Bhutan (Bhutan Spirit Sanctuary and Gangtey Lodge) for some Zen moments, mountain biking, hiking and meditation. Our suggested itinerary which you can read here is my perfect trip.

My type of holiday always involves full-on activities, so I often feel more exhausted after vacations…!

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Holidays 4.2

Holidays

April Facts Day

Autism Acceptance Day (Abeldane Empire)

Education and Sharing Day

Elevate Your Sprinkler Day

Gio to Hung Vuong Day (Vietnam)

Great Lovers Day

Green Day

International Children's Book Day

International Fact-Checking Day

International Passover Joke Day

International 2x4 Day

International Wedgie Day

Love Your Produce Manager

Malvinas Day (Argentina)

Mint Day

National All Things Detroit Day

National DIY Day

National Elevate Your Sprinkler Day

National Ferret Day

National Handmade Day

National Love Your Produce Manager Day

National Out to Win Day

National Ride Your Horse to a Bar Day

Odisha Day (India)

Pascua Florida Day (Florida)

Pharmacists in Public Health Day

Preen-tail Day (a.k.a. Tallie Day; Scotland)

Ramadan begins tonight (Islamic) [through May 1]

Reconciliation Day

Taily Day (Scotland)

Thai Heritage Conservation Day (Thailand)

Unity of Peoples of Russia & Belarus Day (Belarus)

Velcro Day

Veterans Day (Argentina)

World Autism Awareness Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day

1st Sunday in April

Be Kind to Spiders Week begins [1st Sunday]

Dictionary Day [Sunday of Nat’l Library Week]

English Breakfast Day (UK) [1st Sunday]

Geologists Day [1st Sunday]

International Trombone Week begins [1st Sunday]

Parents & Children’s Day (Florida) [1st Sunday]

White Orchid Day [1st Sunday]

World Transformation Day [1st Sunday]

Independence Days

African Federation (Declared; 2001) [unrecognized]

Capi (Declared; 2017) [unrecognized]

Feast Days

Abundius of Como (Christian; Saint)

Æbbe the Younger (Christian; Saint)

Amphianus of Lycia (Christian; Saint)

Apian of Lycia (Christian; Saint)

Bronach of Glen-Seichis (Irish martyrology)

Constantine, King of Scotland (Christian; Saint)

Ebba (a.k.a. Abba; Christian; Saint)

Existential Angst Day (Pastafarian)

Euclid (Positivist; Saint)

Feast of Acan (Mayan God of Alcohol)

Francis of Paola (Christian; Saint)

Francisco Coll Guitart (Christian; Saint)

Henry Budd (Anglican Church of Canada)

Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus; Japan)

Macha’s Race Day (Pagan)

Max Ernst (Artology; Saint)

Nicetius of Lyon (Christian; Saint)

Night of the Evil Clown (Church of the SubGenius)

Passouter (Church of the SubGenius; Saint)

Pedro Calungsod (Christian; Saint)

Sizdeh Be-dar (Nature Day; Ancient Persia) [13 Days after Vernal Equinox]

Sixth Sunday in Lent (Western Christianity) (a.k.a. ...

Branch Sunday

Jack-’o’-Lent Day (England)

Flower’s Day (Bulgaria)

Flowers’ Sunday (Duminica Florilor or Floril; Moldova, Romania)

Palm Sunday

People's Sunday

Pussy Willow Sunday (Latvia)

Semana Santa (Spain)

Sul y Blodau (Flowering Sunday; Wales)

Virpominen (Finland, Karelian custom)

Yew Sunday

Theodosia of Tyre (Christian; Saint)

Urban of Langres (Christian; Saint) [coopers, drunkards, vintners]

William Holman Hunt (Artology; Saint)

Lucky & Unlucky Days

Lucky Day (Philippines) [19 of 71]

Sensho (先勝 Japan) [Good luck in the morning, bad luck in the afternoon.]

Premieres

As the World Turns (TV Soap Opera; 1956)

The Beatles 1962-1966, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)

The Beatles 1967-1970, by The Beatles (Greatest Hits Album; 1973)

Canyon Bomber (Atari 2600 Video Game; 1979)

Cat People (Film; 1982)

The Crush (Film; 1993)

Dallas (TV Series; 1978)

Geri’s Game (Pixar Cartoon; 1997)

Hellboy (Film; 2004)

Home on the Range (Animated Film; 2004)

I Walk the Line, recorded y Johnny Cash (Song; 1956)

The Long Good Friday (Film; 1982)

Mama Said, by Lenny Kravitz (Album; 1991)

Private Pluto (Disney Cartoon; 1943)

Ready Steady Goes Live! (UK TV Series; 1965)

Rock and Roll All Nite, by KISS (Song; 1975)

The Singing Nun (Film; 1966)

Symphony No. 1 in C, by Ludwig Van Beethoven (Symphony; 1800)

Today’s Name Days

Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Austria)

Božidara, Dragoljub, Franjo (Croatia)

Erika (Czech Republic)

Theodosius (Denmark)

Ene, Eneken, Enel, Eneli, Enelin (Estonia)

Pellervo (Finland)

Sandrine (France)

Frank, Franz, Mirjam, Sandra (Germany)

Áron (Hungary)

Emilia, Francesco, Ginevra, Grazia, Graziella, Isotta, Regina, Selene, Selenio (Italy)

Glita, Irmgarde, Zemvaldis (Latvia)

Elona, Jostautas, Jostautė, Pranas, Pranciškus (Lithuania)

Sigvard, Sivert (Norway)

Franciszek, Sądomir, Urban, Władysław, Władysława (Poland)

Tit (Romania)

Svetlana (Russia)

Zita (Slovakia)

Francisco (Spain)

Gudmund, Ingemund (Sweden)

Rad, Radoslav (Ukraine)

Ebba, Eboni, Ebony, Gardenia, Gardner, Garnet, Garnett (USA)

Today is Also…

Day of Year: Day 92 of 2024; 273 days remaining in the year

ISO: Day 7 of week 13 of 2023

Celtic Tree Calendar: Fearn (Alder) [Day 15 of 28]

Chinese: Second Month 2 (Gui-Mao), Day 12 (Geng-Yin)

Chinese Year of the: Rabbit 4721 (until February 10, 2024)

Hebrew: 11 Nisan 5783

Islamic: 11 Ramadan 1444

J Cal: 1 Aqua; Oneday [1 of 30]

Julian: 20 March 2023

Moon: 89%: Waxing Gibbous

Positivist: 8 Archimedes (4th Month) [Euclid]

Runic Half Month: Ehwaz (Horse) [Day 8 of 15]

Season: Spring (Day 14 of 90)

Zodiac: Aries (Day 13 of 30)

Calendar Changes

Aqua (J Calendar) [Month 4 of 12]

#Holidays

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Holidays 7.20

Holidays

Air Force Day (Romania)

Asarnha Bucha Day (Thailand)

The Binding of the Wreaths (Lithuania)

Cleat Dancing Day

Common Mullein Day (French Republic)

Deepfake Awareness Day

Dia del Amigo (Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)

Engineer’s Day (Costa Rica)

Falun Gong Persecution Anniversary Day (China)

Frantz Fanon Day

Friend's Day (a.k.a. Dia del Amigo; Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay)

International Ambigram Day

International Chess Day

International Ride MTB Day

July Plot Anniversary Day

Lao Women Union’s Day (Laos)

Liam Payne Appreciation Day

Lempira Day (Honduras)

Mammal Day

Man on the Moon Day (a.k.a. Moon Day)

Nap Day

National Biplane Day

National Dental BIller’s Day

National Guard Day (Kyrgyzstan)

National Heroes Day

National Megan Day

National Moon Day

National Natalie Day

National Pennsylvania Day

National POW-MIA Recognition Day

National Secretary Day (Mexico)

National Tell A Girl She's Beautiful Day

Peace and Freedom Day (North Cyprus)

Space Exploration Day

Special Olympics Day

Sumarauki (Iceland)

Sun’s Rest Festival (Elder Scrolls)

Tree Planting Day (Central African Republic)

Ugly Truck Day

Vigil for Peace, Justice and Respect for Human Rights (Colombia)

Women’s Union Day (Laos)

World Jump Day

Food & Drink Celebrations

Fortune Cookie Day

International Cake Day

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Moon: 99%: Waxing Gibbous

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Andrew Burford, stuntman

Andrew Burford was born in Santiago in Chile, and for the next few years his family moved to Manchester and Argentina before settling back in the UK in 1996. He attended a contemporary music academy in Coventry and went on to tour internationally as a drummer. He also ran the entertainment agency Ents-Rep.

Andrew has been on the British Stunt Register since 2015, and has appeared in many prestigious films and TV programmes, including Star Wars, Game of Thrones, Doctor Who and Luther. His GoFundMe campaign for fellow stuntman Joe Watts – who was injured performing a complex stunt – has raised almost £47,000. Andrew appears as the stunt double for actor Ioan Gruffudd in the second season of Liar, which airs on ITV on Monday, 2 March 2020, at 9pm. He chats to Liz Arratoon.

The Widow Stanton: What is your connection to Chile? Andrew Burford: My granddad used to fly bombers during World War II and afterwards he got a job with British Airways in Chile, where my dad was born. My father is British and my mother is Chilean. Being brought up in a Latin household I was always listening to salsa and drumming music. When I was ten we had a neighbour who played drums and gave me a little lesson. He said I had good rhythm and I had more lessons and kept going. After music college I joined a covers band.

Why did you want to be a stuntman? When I lived in Coventry, where I grew up, I had some friends called Matt Cooke and Vince Lund, who have been film and TV directors ever since I’ve known them. They work as Popcorn and Co and are very successful. Between the ages of 14 and 18, we used to go to a summer school… every Saturday in the summer we’d go to this… I guess it was like a summer holiday camp, and every week we’d have to bring a new skill. So people would sing, people would juggle, people would write a poem.

We’d do a short film every week for something like eight weeks over the summer and present it like a five-minute short. I was the sportiest one out of everyone so I actually did all the silly things like falling down stairs, jumping out of a car or climbing trees. I didn’t know it was called ‘stunts’, it was just something we did. At the same time I was doing drums. So I’ve always done that sort of stuff and since that time I’ve wanted to be a stuntman. But I wanted to be a policeman as well when I was lot younger, and I was a special constable in the Met Police for a bit. I did that for four years pre the 2012 Olympics.

How do you actually become a stuntman? In essence you don’t have to do anything… if you are highly skilled, say you are an ex-Olympian and they’re looking for someone very specific to do a role, or let’s say you’re a rally driver and they’ve got a scene where there’s a big car chase and they need people who can drive to a very, very, very high standard, they may use people with specific skillsets for those sequences. But if you want to be an all-round stuntman the best way is to join the British Stunt Register and to do that you have to do six disciplines to a very high standard…

Can you choose them? They’re in categories of, for example, falling, so that would be like high-diving and trampolining, then there are vehicles… motorbikes, cars… and horse riding… martial arts…and you have to have six disciplines within the five categories. There are maybe 20 disciplines in total you can choose from. That alongside having live theatre experience or working in background on a film set as an extra. When I did my training, you had to have done that and I did extra work just so I could get on to the stunt register. You had to have 60 days behind camera as an extra. Every time you go on set, you get a piece of paper like a contract from production to prove it.

Which did you do? I did judo, cos you have to have a martial art, scuba diving, rock climbing, high diving, swimming and trampolining.

How long did it take you? It took me about three years. Basically I was training full time, doing two or three sessions a day, so I’d do martial arts, then I’d go swimming… there was always something I’d be doing every day. For example, swimming took six months of going every day.

Was there a discipline you found more difficult than the others? Swimming was probably the hardest because, for example, if you go trampolining you go twice a week and if you miss a week, you don’t fall back that much, but with swimming it’s very much a fitness and endurance test so you have to be at peak physical fitness throughout the whole period. So if you went a week without swimming…

For the swimming, you had to do an underwater test where you have to swim 25 metres under water, holding your breath, rest ten seconds and do it again. You have to do all the strokes within like, a county-level time. You couldn’t just be good at freestyle, you had to do all of them. Then you had to do more under-water tests, finishing with swimming fully clothed… shoes, socks, shirt, jacket, trousers… 100m in two minutes. It doesn’t sound that hard to do 100m fully clothed in 2 minutes, but after 45 minutes of other challenges, it’s super hard!

I remember you missing the test by a tiny margin… Yes, I did the test once and I failed it mainly because of the 100m freestyle. You have to do it in a minute and 30 seconds, and that was the first part of the test. I remember the instructor after my second 50m length was going: “Hurry up, hurry up,” so I really went for it and then I got to the end after the four lengths and said, ‘Did I make it?’ She was like: “You did it in a minute and 10.” And I was like what do you mean, 1.10, I want to do it in a minute and 29, not with 20 seconds to spare’, because obviously by then I’d exhausted myself and it had a ripple effect to all the other swims after that.

Were there any disciplines that came more easily? I’ve always loved martial arts although it takes longer, because you have to be a brown belt or above. It’s just more fun, so I enjoyed doing that. I also learnt trampolining and gravitated to that pretty well and I love it.

Tell us about some of the stunts you’ve be asked to do… My first time on Game of Thrones – it was all filmed in Ireland, season 8, the last season – I’d never worked for that team before. I was flown over to do some pick-up shots; basically they had an episode that was something like 50 to 60 days of nights, and I came on to the tail end of that. I think they’d exhausted all the faces by then so they needed a few new ones. If it had been any other show it would have been quite an easy job, which was just to get slashed round the throat or something like that.

It was my first day on that set, first time meeting the stunt coordinator, Rowley Irlam – he’s won quite a few Emmys for the stunt work he’s created – so it was quite a big deal for me. So there’s like, 200 extras there, 60 stunt guys, a whole crew of probably 100 and it was literally a small vignette of just me and another stunt guy slashing my throat and me reacting to it. Jobs like that are your bread-and-butter easy work, but because it was Game of Thrones and it was the first thing I’d done on it and it was just me with everyone basically watching me, it was the most nerve-wracking thing I’d done to date, even though it was technically an easy stunt. But I did it and it went fine.

Then once you prove yourself a little you get trusted to do more intricate things and towards the end of that season I did a full fire burn. I was burnt by one of the ‘dragons’, which was quite a big deal for me. There’s a scene where the dragon flies through King’s Landing and there are two turrets at the gate. I was on one of them, where we had a big bow and arrow-type thing, and the dragon burns the whole turret. They put a small explosion beneath your leg and the flame ignites your whole body. Obviously you’ve got fuel accelerants on your costume and you’re just in a full blaze. That was quite cool!

Could you feel it? No. When you do a full burn, it’s very dangerous, obviously, to burn yourself alive [laughs], but if anyone was gonna do it, this team were the best team to do it, because they’ve burnt more people on that show that anyone has on a TV series ever. There’s a science of how to do it, how to be safe and you obviously rehearse it over and over before you’re actually set alight, and then…

Is there a safe word or something if anything goes wrong? There’s not but basically if you lie on the ground like a letter T that indicates to your safety team that you need to be put out. That’s kind of your safe word. You have a latex mask on and that stops your face burning, but while you’re waiting you can’t really breathe apart from through a little hole in the latex where you can insert a small tube, so you can take little sips of air. The mask is pretty much glued to your face.

How long were you on fire? For maybe like, 20 seconds…

That’s a long time if you think of someone running the 100 metres. The thing is even when you’ve been put out, you’re not supposed to take any breaths because the fumes can still be really hot and burn your lungs, so you have to be fully out and when your safety team tells you you can breathe, that’s when you breathe. You haven’t only been holding your breath, you’re moving and also expending a lot of energy. In this case before we were on fire and holding our breath, we had to hold the bow and arrow above our heads, which was heavy, a good 80kg in weight between two people.

At the same time you’re trying to regulate your breathing prior to taking your last breath before the fire ignites you and having to think about your action. So it wasn’t just about the burn itself, there were so many different aspects to think about during it, all of which affect your ability to hold your breath. That’s when you put your complete trust in your safety team to put you out as quickly as possible once they shout ‘cut’.

You told me once about being blown up and having to land in the road without any padding to land on. I couldn’t understand that… That’s pretty much 90 per cent of our job, falling over on to concrete repeatedly… all the time.

How do you learn to do that? That’s where your training in trampolining and gymnastics or judo comes in. If costume allows it, you can put pads in strategic places to soften the blow but sometimes it’s inevitable and you are going to hurt yourself in some way, for example if you get hit by a car… it’s always going to hurt, but there are ways of falling so you minimise the risk of causing serious damage. But you’re always hitting the concrete, especially after a car knock-down, so there’s always going to be some element of pain involved.

Any other stunts you’d like to mention? Jumping out of a helicopter was a good one for a TV show called Discovery of Witches. It was from 50 feet in the air into an airbag. 50 feet in the stunt world isn’t really that high, I mean there’s people who have done 125ft falls into an airbag, and higher back in the day, but the difficulty with the helicopter is that it’s never static. So it’s always moving ever so slightly and you’ve still got to land on an area that is static, so that’s the element of danger in that stunt.

Talking about jumps from high places, have you seen the 1969 film Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid? Yes, when they jump it’s incredible. Back in the day they used to do crazy heights. There is one guy who’s done a 200ft fall on fire going out of a building, and that’s pretty incredible.

How are you chosen for stunt work? You might be a stunt double; if you’re doubling an actor, you might have the same characteristics or height and build. [Andrew pictured with Ioan Gruffudd below] Then you might have your bread-and-butter work where a lot of films might have armies… for example like 1917, you would have to have been a certain age and look for that period. Or things like Star Wars, you literally have to fit the costume that’s already been made, like a stormtrooper outfit, the height for that is 5’10 to 6’1.

You don’t have agents or anything like that, basically the film and TV companies will have a coordinator, someone who designs the action, and then it’s their job and their team’s to choose who might be right for each role and come up with concepts for what happens. For example, in a script you might see actor A and actor B have a fight in a pub, so they might need two doubles to double the actors, or pub punters, and they start building a team of people they might need for certain sequences.

A stunt coordinator is involved in all aspects of action for all sequences in the film and a fight coordinator would normally come up with all the different fights and styles of fights the actors and doubles might perform. They are also typically in charge of shooting a pre-vis, which is a pre-visualisation to show the director how they see the action taking place. If you go back to the pub scenario, the director might not know how he wants the fight to be, so it’s down to the stunt team to come up with ideas, which eventually become part of the film.

Do you have a typical sort of stunt day? Typically, especially when you’re in costume, you’re probably in for 7am and then it’s a 12-hour day, and then any overtime that might go on. 7 ’til 7 is quite common. There can be a lot of sitting around waiting for something to happen, more on films than TV. If you’re lucky, there might be a stunt area where you can rehearse your scene or just relax. For TV, you’re typically going in to do a specific stunt, so you’ll go in and do it and then go, but on a film there might be a lot more stuff going on, so you might have to wait a couple of hours or sometimes days until your spot.

What is your training regime now? I go to the gym most days, at least five days a week; weights, crossfit, martial arts. Obviously when you’re working it’s quite physical so it can be like training. I try to keep it as broad as I can because you never stop learning.

Have you ever been hurt? Yes, there’s always injuries. You’ll never find a stuntman who hasn’t had some sort of injury, but to what degree is the thing. Your bread and butter for a guy in particular in our job is like, fights or reactions. A lot of reactions might be someone shooting you, so you’re always falling on the ground, or you’re fighting with someone so you’re going to take some bumps and bruises. Hopefully none that are on purpose but sometimes things do go wrong on set where people get injured long-term or indefinitely, and those who do work quite a lot they’ll always have some sort of injury going on because it’s inevitable with the amount of work you do and the amount of falling over.

Has stunt work lived up to your hopes? Definitely! It’s fun. I’ve been lucky that I’ve been pretty busy since I started but I really miss not being at work if I have periods off. People ask about actors we come across, and although we work alongside them all the time, we generally don’t have that much interaction with them unless they talk to us because they’re very focused on what they’re doing. You don’t want to be that person who’s trying to interrupt, just like when I’m doing my stunt I don’t want anyone to interrupt me.

Is there a stunt that’s like the holy grail of stunts that you’d like to do? I’d like to do some more car stuff like crashing a few cars or a massive car turnover. That would be a really good one to do. Ultimately you have to have complete control of a car, so you have to be entrusted with doing the easier things first, like stopping on a mark or precision driving and from there, progressing to harder things like car chases and crashes. I’ve done a fair bit of the ‘easier’ stuff, I’m just waiting for the opportunity to get involved in the harder stuff. It takes time to build up a good rapport with coordinators as being someone who can be trusted behind the wheel.

Do you see yourself as a stunt coordinator in the future? I’m still very new and the industry is changing quite rapidly with new technologies that are being used, so I’d need a lot more experience working in teams on big films – typically 20 or 30 years – before I get to the point where I might be able to become a stunt coordinator but, definitely, I’d like to do that at some point in the future.

At the same time if you’re a good stuntman it doesn’t necessarily make you a good coordinator. They’re two sort of completely different jobs. Coordinators have to be able to read a script, break it down and get across what action can be done to bring the pages to life. A lot of people don’t understand how much goes into it; you’re not only looking after actors’ safety, but everyone’s safety on set. If you’re having a big car chase, you’ve still got 100 crew members around to consider who aren’t a part of the action. Coordinators have to be aware of that but also the designing of the stunts for all sequences in a safe manner. It’s a lot of pressure and not for everyone.

Are stunt men and women recognised for their work? This is a bit of a hot topic, like, the Oscars don’t recognise stunts as a category for an award. If you take Brad Pitt, who just won Best Supporting Actor – he was playing a stuntman in the film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood – but at the same time you can’t get an Oscar for being an actual stuntman. They have awards for best sound design, best costume, best casting, which are all valuable and integral parts of film making, but no more valuable than the stunt department.

As a stunt community, we don’t necessarily want stunt performers to be acknowledged individually but as a department we should be recognised just like all other departments. If you look at all the major film trailers, they all typically show big stunts as part of their two-minute sequence. It’s a key selling point for the film to draw the viewers in to see the film in cinemas or to buy the DVD. Yet they currently don’t acknowledge our department, which is why people are trying to get the Academy to recognise it as a category. They’ve been debating it for 25 years with no luck.

But there are the Taurus World Stunt Awards, which are awards given by your peers. So stunt people will nominate stunts, like Best High Fall, Best Wire Work or Best Car Work. That’s like your peers acknowledging that you’ve done a good job, which is great, but it should be more widely recognised. We just want the recognition we deserve from the major players. Gone are the days where stunt guys are just a few knuckleheads on set for a couple of scenes. The stunt department pushes boundaries of what's possible within a film and without it it’s fair to say many films wouldn’t have achieved the awards and accolades they have.

Andrew appears as Ioan Gruffudd’s stunt double in the second season of Liar, which airs on ITV on Monday, 2 March 2020 at 9pm.

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Tilcara (Argentina) to San Pedro de Atacama (Chile) - 9-12 Feb 2017

We planned to leave Tilcara in Argentina on Thursday morning on our 2-day crossing of the Andes. Our destination would be the small Chilean town of San Pedro in the Atacama desert. At a distance of 450km combined with altitude, the journey was too difficult for one day. With Tilcara at 2,500m altitude, the border crossing at 4,250m and the high point of the crossing at 4,820m, we were concerned about the risk of AMS (acute mountain sickness).

Our plan was to spend the first night in a tiny village called Susques at 3,900m, hoping to do the border crossing and the higher altitude pass (called Paso de Jama) on day 2.

The early part of day 1 was dominated by a big ascent from the village of Purmamarca (2,000m) to 4,170m in the middle of nowhere. It would then be mildly downhill until we reached Susques. The scenery was once again spectacular but we were more concerned with drinking lots of water to counteract the risk of AMS.

The colours were amazing!

Lots and lots of cacti.

Nice squiggly roads!

Warning signs!

We kept climbing and climbing.

After topping out at 4,170 metres, we descended through some salt flats on our way to Susques. These were working salt flats and it was interesting to see salt piled up on the side of the road.

It was the first time either of us have seen salt flats ☺

We were on a high when we arrived in Susques after such a breathtaking (literally!) ride. Susques was a dusty one-horse town, as you would expect in such a remote place.

After kissing a few frogs, we were delighted to find somewhere warm and comfortable for the night....

The room came with a guard dog! 😉

It was a lovely evening in Susques!

We celebrated our last night in Argentina with mineral water (altitude!) 😉

After a pretty uncomfortable night sleeping at almost 4,000m altitude, we woke very early and set off immediately for the Argentina/Chile border post which was still 120km away in the village of Jama. Although it was a beautiful morning, it was freezing cold due to the altitude. We wore lots of layers. We rode through yet more stunning scenery. Our final few weeks in Argentina were rapidly becoming our favourite time in the country.

We reached the remote border post at Jama at about 10am in the morning. It was a tiny bleak outpost at 4,250m but we got through in about 2 hours.

Whilst waiting for customs inspection we met a charming Argentine couple, Cristian and Diana, who were on their way to Chile on vacation.

They took a lovely photo of us 😊

After clearing the border, we had a long 120km ride through moonscape until we reached the highpoint of Paso de Jama at 4,820m. We were higher than Mont Blanc!! The bikes were underpowered as they worked with 50% of normal oxygen levels. Every little movement took a lot of effort, even stopping to drink water. At this altitude, 6,000m mountains looked like small hills to either side - wondrous for us.

Riding through the desert was amazing!

The perfect volcano-shaped mountain is called Licancabur at almost 6,000m.

From Paso de Jama and Licancabur, we quickly decended 2.5km in the final 30km down to the Atacama desert and San Pedro. It was a huge descent and provided a big (though dusty) view of the desert as we went.

Neither Anna nor I will quickly forget the magnificence and beauty of Paso de Jama. Definitely the highpoint of the ride so far. We had completed our 3rd crossing of the Andes!

We finally arrived in a very dusty San Pedro de Atacama in mid-afternoon.

We could still see Licancabur!

It was holiday time in Chile and hotel prices were ridiculously high so we decided to camp. Even our campsite was overcrowded but we managed to wedge into a little corner.

In truth we found San Pedro a bit touristy and full of backpackers - not really our scene. But in addition to our desire to cross Paso de Jama, we had come to San Pedro to see the Atacama desert and hopefully visit the ALMA Observatory.

So off we set the following morning to the meeting point for the ALMA tour. This tour, of which there are only 2 per week, is hopelessly oversubscribed but Anna had done a great job talking to ALMA in the preceding weeks. She had figured that there was a wait list on the the day to cater for no-shows. We were first on that wait list! Unbelievably we got the final 2 seats on the coach! 😀 Everyone else on the wait list trooped disconsolately back to their hotels. We were off to ALMA! 🙌

The Atacama Large Millimeter Array (ALMA) is the world's largest radio telescope located in the Atacama desert. Since a high and dry site is crucial to radio telescope operations, the array has been constructed at 5,000 metres (16,000ft) altitude in the Andes near San Pedro. Consisting of 66 12-metre and 7-metre diameter radio telescopes, ALMA is expected to provide insight on star birth and detailed imaging of star and planet formation. The project is a $2bn collaboration between Chile, the USA, EU and Japan.

Whilst we understood only little of the astrology and science explained to us on the trip, we were fascinated to see the ingenuity of man to understand space in the 21st century. It was also amazing to see how such complex and large technology could be built and operated in such an inhospitable environment. Just a fascinating place.

The huge yellow machine is a transporter to move each 110 tonne satellite dish from the control centre at 3,000m (where they were assembled) to the final array site at 5,000m. There are 2 machines in total (named Otto and Lore) and they have featured in TV series called Monster Moves.

After ALMA we spent one more night in San Pedro de Atacama walking around and drinking coffee 😊

Then it was time to move on across the desert to the mining town of Calama, our next stop.

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"North by North West...."

Having spent two enjoyable days and nights in Cordoba, Kathleen Wade Fleming in whose B&B we stayed invited a fellow Irish man to meet us. Adrian Reynolds is now married to an Argentine woman and they have two young children. Adrian told us his story of how he came to Córdoba to work for Claro; one of the mobile telephone companies in Argentina. Adrian comes from Ballinamore in Co Leitrim and worked for a telecommunications co that did business with Claro. He was sent out on a short contract to brief the workers at Claro, met his wife and is here to stay! He now has set up his own IT company with a fellow Irishman from Nenagh. In true Irish fashion, Adrian offered us a lift to the bus station to catch our overnight bus which we gladly accepted. It took 12 hrs to get to Salta, the locality of our next farm, the bus was very comfortable but we were still delighted to reach our hostal and have a very welcome shower. We had two days to explore this lovely city before we travelled to San Lorenzo where we would finish off the woofing part of our trip. Salta with its mild summers and temperate winters is a very lush Province and by the account of an elderly journalist whom we met at the Irish Embassy on Patrick’s Day 2014 who told us that the people from Salta were the most genuine and friendly of all Argentines!! Salta City cable car takes you from a central location 300 meters up to a vantage point from where you can look down on the whole city, it was well worth it for someone like me who particularly has a dislike for heights. Located in the main Plaza is the Historical Museum of Salta which house artefacts dating back to pre Spanish Inca time to post Colonial. Set in a beautiful old building it exhibited literary evidence, daily used artefacts and modes of horse transport used throughout the ages. Across the Plaza was another Museum which displays the mummies of three young Inca children who were sacrificed by the Inca leaders and whose mummified bodies were discovered by Archaeologists in 1999. These children were hand picked because of their natural beauty and they were sons and daughters of the higher echelons of the Inca community. Before their burial they were given Chicha which is an alcoholic drink made from corn. They were then placed in an underground cavern at the highest point in the mountain and they died from hypothermia and lack of oxygen. It was thought by the Inca’s that this sacrifice would placate the Gods and guarantee health, rich harvests and good weather!! Enough of mummies and museums, Noelle and I decided to travel by bus to Chicoano, a village about an hour from Salta to visit Sayta Ranch. Enrique the owner has a pedigree for providing the holiday of a lifetime or so Peter Costello (Noelle’s brother in Law says!. Peter and Siobhan holidayed there in 2014 and had such fun riding horses, drinking barrels of red wine and eating steak until they had to cry 'STOP'. The reviews he has received lay testament to this fact. He is an infectious, jovial character and he made us feel very welcome. So many guests have come and gone since 2014 and trying to remember Peter and Siobhan flumuxed him for a minute until Noelle asked to see the photos on the fridge. Siobhan had sent some and he promised to display them. Noelle spotted the 'Chelsea supporter' instantly and Enrique started laughing simultaneously when he remembered back to when he entertained this particular 'Irish couple'. We only stayed a short time in his company but enough to realise that what Peter and Siobhan said was very true. A lunch invite was given to us before leaving. The photos will show his tack room, dining room, and a group of guests just about to go on a 5 hour trail. We travelled the 30 min journey to San Lonenzo on Wednesday to John Johnson’s El Castillo Hotel, a 3 star hotel which was to be our home for the next 3 weeks. John from Alabama purchased the ruin 35 years ago and has turned it into a Boutique hotel, beautifully designed and decorated. It has 8 bedrooms and we occupy number 8. John had told us in an email that the garden was in a terrible state but on inspection it looked like the hotel got all the attention and the garden…. zero, nada. It was like a jungle, well laid out and nicely situated but looked like nobody had tended to it in at least a year. We’ve spent the last 3 days clearing it and it’s beginning to look a good bit better Another week has gone and so we plan to watch the rugby match tomorrow and hope Conor O Shea and his cohorts from Italy have little for celebrating tomorrow night

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Top 10 luxury lodges and hotels in Latin America

Latin America is a varied wonderland of snow-capped mountains, arid deserts and vibrant rainforests packed with weird and wonderful wildlife. Its luxury lodges, though, are a welcome contrast to their often inhospitable surrounds, offering the likes of luxe spas, gourmet dining, ultra-contemporary design and expert-led excursions that make for a holiday that’s as adventurous or relaxed as you like. From designer Patagonian lodges to to vineyard-estate resorts, below we’ve compiled our top luxury lodges and hotels in this spectacular continent.

1. Awasi Patagonia, Chile

Patagonia’s only Relais and Châteaux property is located in its own private reserve with stunning views of the iconic Torres del Paine National Park. A stay here means all-inclusive gourmet meals – think local lamb, beef and king crab alongside excellent wine and cocktails – as well as a truly private and personalised experience from one of just 14 villas – each with its own 4WD and private guide.

There’s everything from horse-riding, mountain biking and photo safaris on offer – on which you’ve even got the chance to spot the elusive puma. Each evening return to your private wood-fired hot tub and log-burning stove, watching the light pollution-free starry sky from enormous panoramic windows.

2. Tierra Atacama, Chile

The dust-covered stalagmites and sprawling red landscapes of Atacama may not seem prepped to host a luxury lodge, but Tierra is a welcome paradox to its inhospitable surrounds. This design-led jewel vaunts modern rooms contrasted with handwoven throws and cowhide rugs alongside stunning desert views – which you’ll explore with hikes, horses and bike rides among the canyons and salt pans.

The luxury spa, cocktail bar and fine-dining restaurant don’t hurt, either. It’s outside’s lunar landscape that’s perhaps the true highlight, though – it’s not called the Moon Valley for nothing – where you can enjoy everything from stargazing with an astronomer to guided full-moon walks.

3. Mashpi Lodge, Ecuador

This luxury lodge-cum-research station is truly a highlight of any Ecuador trip. Stunning minimalist rooms constructed out of recycled wood and steel look out over the misty forest from panoramic wraparound windows – some even feature a standalone tub – though you’ll want to head out and explore. Situated among what is one of the world’s most biodiverse areas, you’ll not only enjoy activities like spotting exotic birds and walking among waterfalls but also be able to pick the brains of expert naturalists and actually contribute to the area’s conservation.

When you’re not exploring, the likes of chocolate sampling tours, yoga classes on the terrace, wellness treatments using forest-plucked ingredients and soaks in the hot springs spa looking out at secret waterfalls work up an appetite for dining, come evening. Taken in a spectacular glass-fronted room, it’s all, unsurprisingly, sustainable, with the likes of sea bass ceviche and fresh steak on offer accompanied by a fabulous array of Argentinean or Chilean wine. Perhaps finish the night in the forest on a night walk, watching as the trees come alive with nocturnal creatures.

4. Explora Easter Island, Chile

Easter Island itself is a once-in-a-lifetime destination – and a stay here takes the experience one up. This is the island’s finest property, vaunting spectacular panoramas and Jacuzzi-adorned rooms with massage areas that look out over the lush hills, the latter of which you’ll explore with guided hikes and boat rides among volcanoes and lava fields.

There’re even chances to go snorkelling and scuba diving in the crystalline waters, whose lack of pollution and algae make them some of the world’s cleanest. After a day discovering this fascinating destination – those emblematic Moai statues and all – fuel up with classic south American dining accompanied by, naturally, fine Chilean wines.

5. Inkaterra Hacienda Urubamba, Sacred Valley, Peru

Nestled in a verdant valley and framed by snow-capped Andean peaks, the secluded Inkaterra mixes the traditional hacienda with contemporary contrasts. From farm visits and sunset walks to bird spotting, mountain biking and horseback rides, there are a whole host of ways to explore the nearby Incan ruins and colonial towns.

Return to private outdoor terraces that look over the valley, all traditional features – think exposed beams and colourful fabrics – juxtaposed with the likes of ultra-modern bathrooms and in-room iPads. The onsite organic farm produces delightfully wholesome Andean cuisine, paired with South American wines at the bar. Then, soothe any sightseeing aches at the spa, with such treatments as facials and hot-stone massages on offer alongside a plunge pool and dry sauna.

6. &Beyond Vira Vira, Chile

In keeping with the luxury &Beyond brand, Vira Vira is the epitome of design-led luxury. Surrounded by waterside villages, frost-tipped volcanoes and dozens of glittering glacial lakes, guests enjoy stunning views of the organic farm from luxuriously modern rooms – and the hot tubs don’t make for a bad vantage point, either.

Then, after the likes of yoga classes, spa pampering and fine dining, days are spent doing everything from dogsledding and hot-spring soaks to helicopter hiking, fishing and volcano flights.

7. Belmond Rio Sagrado, Sacred Valley, Peru

Another Sacred Valley gem, this property brings to Peru all the classic tradition and style you’d expect from Belmond. Activities here range from the likes of yoga and horseback riding to sacred offering ceremonies and cycling, while more relaxing pursuits come in the form of the indoor and outdoor Jacuzzis, heated pool, and spa treatment rooms – a wonderful place to unwind after a day of feeding the hotel’s resident baby alpacas or walking around the tranquil garden surrounds.

Return to river-view terrace-adorned rooms made of natural stone and local timber before dining in one of two restaurants alongside a charming riverside bar that serves signature cocktails.

8. Tierra Patagonia, Chile

This ultra-contemporary Patagonia offering is a wonderful choice for the adventurous spirit. By day, the shimmering Lake Sarmiento and Torres del Paine spires can be explored by horse, kayak or simply walking, pausing to take in gargantuan glaciers and snowy peaks.

Back at base, take in the spectacular snow-capped views from timber-clad rooms, standalone baths or the floor-to-ceiling windows of the spa, alongside massages and hot-tub soaks. Then, the ultra-modern sweeping lines of the restaurant play host to the likes of indulgent wine-paired hearty stews and fall-off-the-bone lamb.

9. The Vines Resort and Spa, Mendoza, Argentina

This designer resort is perfect for the epicurean, with local malbec sampled at the restaurant where, from an open kitchen, a celebrity chef serves up open-flame asado barbecues – the nine-hour-rilled rib-eye steaks a particular favourite. By day, designer villas – some with outdoor hot tubs, plunge pools and rooftop terraces – and spa pools look over the onsite vineyard, explored with walking tracks that snake through the gardens and vineyard rows alongside wine tastings and tours showcased in the onsite small-batch winery.

There’s even the chance to head out on hikes, fly-fishing or horseback rides accompanied by gaucho cowboys who’ll tell you stories of the local area. The spa, pool or hot tub – snacks and cocktails in hand – make for a wonderful sunset spot before you return to the plush furnishings, fireplaces and oversized decks of your villa.

10. Clos Apalta Residence, Colchagua, Chile

Another wine haven, Clos Apalta is nestled right among the vineyards of the Colchagua Valley, one of Chile’s premier wine regions. The onsite cellar and winery means tastings and sommelier-led tours abound, while come evening it’s all matched with fantastic organic ingredients showcased in seasonal menus.

Take in vineyard views from stone-and-wood villas that pair cutting-edge with traditional features – think vaulted ceilings and marble bathrooms with wraparound terraces – before exploring with horse riding, mountain biking and hiking through the rolling hills and relaxing at the infinity pool with a poolside cocktail or – of course – glass of wine.

Dave Warne is Product Director at The Luxury Holiday Company. The Luxury Holiday Company offers completely bespoke holidays designed to deliver unrivalled luxury, arranged by specialists who have more than 200 years of collective travel experience.

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