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Trillium Wildflowers 5.5 Mi 1000 Ft Moderate Hike
Walk among the largest stand of large-flowered trillium in Virginia at GR Thompson Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in Linden, VA. These iconic woodland wildflowers are identified by three large petals, which start white and deepen to rose as they age. A great many other spring ephemerals growing in this area promise to delight both expert and beginner naturalists. On this 5.5 mile hike we will gain about 1000 ft of elevation, and we will hike about 2.0 mph when moving. Photos encouraged!
**Hike Route:** Trillium 5.5/1000 (UpperTedLake) on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/trillium-5-5-1000-uppertedlake-92262bf
**Time to Meet:** Please meet 15-20 min prior to hike start for introductions and liability waiver sign in.
**RSVP:** RSVP to register for this hike. If your plans change, please edit your RSVP 24-48 hours before the hike to open a spot for another hiker. This request also applies to hikers on the Waitlist. RSVPs close at 6 PM the evening before the hike.
**Meeting Location/Parking:** 3750 Freezeland Road, Linden, VA. Room for 10-12 cars. **Carpooling strongly recommended.** If we should fill available parking, we will shuttle hikers from a small park (a minute or two away).
**GPS 38.93950, -78.03943**
**Group Size:** 20 hikers
**Facilities:** Privy at Manassas Gap shelter, a mile or so into the hike.
**Access Fee:** Hike leader will secure WMA group access permit and pay daily access fee for hikers. **For this reason, NO SHOWS and last minite RSVP updates are discouraged.**
**Contact Information:** Please use the comments feature for comments and questions. The hike leader is Lisa P.
**Cancellation:** In the unlikely event that the hike needs to be cancelled, hikers will be notified through comments on this posting. Please check Meetup for updates before leaving for the hike.
**What to Bring:** Water at least two liters, emergency contact information, medications, snacks/meal, insect repellent, sunscreen/protection from weather, and personal first aid kit. Trekking poles if you use them, sturdy hiking footwear.
Please leave pets at home. Thanks!
**PATC:**
* To find out more about PATC, [click here](https://www.patc.net/)**.**
* Consider becoming a member of PATC. To join, [click here](https://www.patc.net/membership)
Attendance is limited at the discretion of our hike leaders. PATC rules do not permit children under 18 years to participate in a hike without a parent or guardian present.
Monday Evening Doubles Tennis (Chalet Woods) 4:30p pm-7:00 pm
***Feel free to come earlier to ensure we have enough courts!***
**Remember to bring a can of new or lightly used tennis balls.**
By signing up to this Meetup event, you agree
* To practice effective social distancing and hold yourself 100% responsible for protecting yourself against exposure to Covid-19 and any other cooties.
* To not hold anyone (including Meetup.com) liable should you be exposed to Covid-19 by attending this event.
* To decline attending if you suspect you have any of the Covid-19-related symptoms (we can wait until you're better to show your tennis prowess).
Please bring a can of NEW tennis balls.
As usual, this meetup is cancelled if the weather doesn't permit us to play If you see others waiting to use the courts, please limit your play to one short set (best of 5 games), where the losing team rotates out.
Thanks in advance!!
Happy BDay GRASP - at Andy's Pizza
GRASP started on April 27, 2022 - exactly 4 years to the day and at this very location! (formerly Mod Pizza) Don't miss this opportunity to celebrate our community and see friends old and new while enjoying pizza that has become quite a hit in the DMV area! Andy's serves pizza by the slice and also wine by the glass or bottle. Two slices of pizza and a coke cost about $12.
It all started with a ball of Trader Joe’s pizza dough. Over nearly a decade, Andy Brown has refined his recipe from semihomemade to a from-scratch crust that ferments for 72 hours before it’s baked in a hot stone oven. This location, in Kentlands, is the newest but Andy’s is quickly mushrooming around DC and NoVA. With its pliable crust, tangy tomatoes, and high-quality cheese, this is one of the most awarded pizzas in the DMV.
Evening Meditation for Peace & Clarity in Virginia, Mon-Fri 7:00PM–7:30PM
**Unwind. Breathe. Reset.**
Join us for a calming **guided evening meditation** designed to help you **release stress**, **quiet the mind**, and **restore inner peace**, even if you’ve never meditated before.
* **Time:** 7:00 PM–7:30 PM
* **Format:** Gentle guidance + quiet time + peaceful reflection
* **Perfect for:** Beginners and experienced meditators
* **What to bring:** Just yourself
**Come as you are. Leave feeling lighter.**
* **Reserve your spot** (recommended)
* **Free Event - Donations Appreciated**
* **Bring a friend. First-timers welcome!**
* **Arrive early to settle in. Doors open at 6:00 PM.**
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Guarding the Presidents Tour, Lafayette Square & White House Neighborhood, DC!
Attacks on high-profile public figures are much in the news. Both recently and long ago, President's Park has sadly been the site of many such assaults. Take a trip back into the wild history of how top officials have been protected--or not guarded effectively at all.
Where: Meet in front of the historic National Theater, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Pre-Register and Prepay via—
Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guarding-the-presidents-tour-lafayette-square-white-house-neighborhood-tickets-1988287820394?aff=oddtdtcreator
Or PayPal, sending $23 to:
[paypal.me/EMoser460](http://paypal.me/EMoser460)
Or pay $23 in cash at the start of the tour.
What: Perhaps because of its connections to great power and wealth, the White House, Treasury Building, the former War, Navy, and State Dept. buildings, and Lafayette Square have been witness to two centuries of astonishing, often bloody attacks on top-ranking persons. We will visit many actual sites of startling history, drawing from the following:
• The bodyguard who saved Lincoln's life, and the wayward cop who failed to save him
• The assassin who stalked President Garfield, in President's Park
• The cunning Mata Hari of the Civil War, who costs thousands of lives
• The near slaying of the Secretary of State
• The latest revelations on attempts to kill President Trump
• Treasury, State Department, and War Department spies
• The 1981 attack on the President at the Washington Hilton
• How a murder unhinged a First Lady
• When a Vice President narrowly avoided assassination
• The graveyards over which Lafayette Square is built
• The assassination attempt on Teddy Roosevelt
• The murder of D.C.'s District Attorney
• The two attempts to kill President Ford
• The tragic death of a noted female artist, and of a valiant Navy hero
• When an invading army almost captured a President and First Lady
• How foreign terrorists almost killed President Truman
• The suspected foreign spy's affair with a President
• The assassination of President McKinley
• The forgotten Midnight Ride that save future Presidents from the gallows
• How Franklin Roosevelt narrowly escaped two assassination attempts
• The tragic First Lady who saved President's Park
• Conspiracy theories: Fact or fiction?
• The first assassination attempt on a President
• Duels to the death in the Old Republic
And more!!
Who: Your host is a former writer for Jay Leno’s “The Tonight Show”, the author of the book America from A to Z, a former presidential speechwriter, and writer of a book on the history of Lafayette Square:
[https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr](https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr)
And his latest, aspy thriller set in Georgetown:
[https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit](https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit)é-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0
We’re the highest-rated on TripAdvisor:
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html)
Nearest metro stations: Farragut North and West
Restaurants nearby for afterwards at the Old Ebbitt Grill and the Hamilton
Questions? Ask here, or at: [191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](http://mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/), or 7032032670
The capital city's most timely and relevant tour!
E-biking from Sycamore Landing to White's Ferry with E-bike Lovers
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720279](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720279)
23 miles. Toilets in the beginning, middle and the end of the trail.
From Sycamore Landing, we e-bike on the C&O towpath to White's Ferry, where the group stops at the Potomac River for a picnic. The ferry has a restaurant known for its pickle burger.
From the ferry, we return via River Road in Montgomery county's rustic farmland. The scenery is particularly fine everywhere along this 23-mile round trip. We will be biking in hilly terrain at the end of the trail. Most of the trail is flat.
See also: https://ebikelovers.com/2021/01/17/trail-4-maryland-e-biking-from-sycamore-landing-to-whites-ferry/
This event will be a combined towpath and farmland ride to Whites Ferry, originally designed by David Winer, former chair of the Friday biking group. Whites Ferry is out of commission, but this doesn't affect the ride as we will not cross the Potomac.
We meet at 10:00 a.m. at Sycamore Landing. We leave at 10:15 AM.
See the map above for the ride route and directions to reach the parking lot at Sycamore landing. The Meetup map guides you to the Sycamore Landing parking lot as well.
**Nota Bene: By car, the turn from River Road is 16 miles from the I 495 Beltway, and the parking lot is all the way down this dirt road next to the canal towpath.**
The scenery is particularly fine everywhere along this 23-mile round trip.
The riding surface beside the C&O canal is typically packed clay/gravel except near Whites Ferry, where it has been reworked into a smoother path. The route through the Montgomery Agricultural Preserve is a seldom-traveled road of packed gravel similar to the towpath's surfaces.
Lunch: Brown bag at picnic tables overlooking the Jubal Early car ferry. Snacks and sandwiches are available at the adjacent store.
The group stops a few times for slower riders to catch up. The distance will be some 22 miles or shorter any time you are fully satisfied with biking for the day.
**Please remember to charge your bike, check your tires and brakes, and consider packing an extra tube.**
**We recommend downloading the Ride with GPS route map to enhance your independence.**
[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720279](https://ridewithgps.com/routes/34720279)
**Free Ride With GPS for E-Bike Lovers**
The Ride With GPS E-bike Lovers club membership is now free as www.ebikelovers.com generates sufficient income from ads to cover the costs.
Here is the link to activate your free membership:
[https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN](https://ridewithgps.com/auto_approve/Club/6746/Zwa5jhttF5mJrFbN)
**More information about using GPS files:**
[https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/](https://ebikelovers.com/2021/03/15/download-our-trails-and-never-get-lost/)
**More information about e-bike ranges:**
[https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/](https://ebikelovers.com/2020/12/31/e-bike-longer-and-happier-15-smart-strategies-to-reduce-your-e-bike-range-anxiety/)
As usual, non-assisted bikers are most welcome.
About the C&O Canal:
The Chesapeake and Ohio Canal operated from 1831 until 1924 along the Potomac River from Washington, D.C., to Cumberland, Maryland. The canal's principal cargo was coal from the Allegheny Mountains.
The canal’s roots begin with George Washington’s dream of a waterway trade route. 74 locks were built.
About White's Ferry:
Historic White's Ferry is the last of 100 ferries that used to operate on the Potomac River. This ferry, named after the confederate Civil War General Jubal A. Early, connects Whites Ferry Road in Montgomery County, Maryland with a road by the same name in Loudoun County, Virginia. The cars line up on what looks like a boat ramp and drive down onto the ferry. Once loaded, the ferry follows a wire cable to the other side of the Potomac.
DISCLAIMER
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMISSIBLE PURSUANT TO APPLICABLE LAW, NEITHER GREGORY MAASSEN, NATHAN MERRIS, TRIP COORDINATORS, THEIR AFFILIATES, FAMILY AND FORMER AND CURRENT EMPLOYERS NOR ANY OTHER PARTY INVOLVED IN CREATING, PRODUCING, OR DELIVERING E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS IS LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, EXEMPLARY, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF A USER’S ACCESS TO, OR USE OF THE E-BIKE LOVERS GUIDES, OUR MEETUP EVENTS, AND THE GPS E-TRAILS.
See for the full disclaimer: https://ebikelovers.com/disclaimer
Guarding the Presidents Tour, Lafayette Square & White House Neighborhood, DC!!
Attacks on high-profile public figures are much in the news. Both recently and long ago, President's Park has sadly been the site of many such assaults. Take a trip back into the wild history of how top officials have been protected--or not guarded effectively at all.
Where: Meet in front of the historic National Theater, 1321 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004.
Pre-Register and Prepay via—
Eventbrite:
[https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guarding-the-presidents-tour-lafayette-square-white-house-neighborhood-tickets-1988287820394?aff=oddtdtcreator](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/guarding-the-presidents-tour-lafayette-square-white-house-neighborhood-tickets-1988287820394?aff=oddtdtcreator)
Or PayPal, sending $23 to:
[paypal.me/EMoser460](http://paypal.me/EMoser460)
Or pay $23 in cash at the start of the tour.
What: Perhaps because of its connections to great power and wealth, the White House, Treasury Building, the former War, Navy, and State Dept. buildings, and Lafayette Square have been witness to two centuries of astonishing, often bloody attacks on top-ranking persons.
We will visit many actual sites of startling history, drawing from the following:
• The bodyguard who saved Lincoln's life, and the wayward cop who failed to save him
• The assassin who stalked President Garfield, in President's Park
• The cunning Mata Hari of the Civil War, who costs thousands of lives
• The near slaying of the Secretary of State
• The latest revelations on attempts to kill President Trump
• Treasury, State Department, and War Department spies
• The 1981 attack on the President at the Washington Hilton
• How a murder unhinged a First Lady
• When a Vice President narrowly avoided assassination
• The graveyards over which Lafayette Square is built
• The assassination attempt on Teddy Roosevelt
• The murder of D.C.'s District Attorney
• The two attempts to kill President Ford
• The tragic death of a noted female artist, and of a valiant Navy hero
• When an invading army almost captured a President and First Lady
• How foreign terrorists almost killed President Truman
• The suspected foreign spy's affair with a President
• The assassination of President Cleveland
• The forgotten Midnight Ride that save future Presidents from the gallows
• How Franklin Roosevelt narrowly escaped two assassination attempts
• The tragic First Lady who saved President's Park
• Conspiracy theories: Fact or fiction?
• The first assassination attempt on a President
• Duels to the death in the Old Republic
And more!!
Who: Your host is a former writer for Jay Leno’s “The Tonight Show”, the author of the book America from A to Z, a former presidential speechwriter, and writer of a book on the history of Lafayette Square:
[https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr](https://www.amazon.com/White-Houses-Unruly-Neighborhood-Lafayette-ebook/dp/B082ZVDCD7/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1555118270&sr=1-1-catcorr)
And his latest, a spy thriller set in Georgetown:
[https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit](https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalit)é-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0
We’re the highest-rated on TripAdvisor:
[https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html](https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g28970-d12791843-Reviews-Lafayette_Square_Tour_of_Scandal_Assassination_Intrigue-Washington_DC_District_of.html)
Nearest metro stations: Farragut North and West
Restaurants nearby for afterwards at the Old Ebbitt Grill and the Hamilton
Questions? Ask here, or at: [[[191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me)]([mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me](http://mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/))]([http://mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/](http://mailto:191.EP.JM.56@proton.me/)), or 7032032670
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Mother's Day Tour of DC's Heroines!
Fun and uplifting stories about Lafayette Square’s many heroines and inspiring events.
Come join us on this special Mother's Day walking tour of America’s most historic park, Lafayette Square, D.C.!
e’ll focus on fun and uplifting stories about the Square’s many heroines and inspiring events. (As well as a few femme fatales.) And tell the general history of the locale.
When: Sunday, May 10, 4 pm!
Where: MEET in the grand lobby of the Willard Hotel, 1401 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004
The tour will draw on stories from the guide’s book, The White House’s Unruly Neighborhood:
https://www.google.com/books/edition/The_Secret_History_of_the_Capitol/NaC-zQEACAAJ?hl=en
Our fun itinerary will select from:
• The capital's newest and most inspiring memorial
• The “miracle mansion” that saved the Mayor’s sister
• How an enslaved grocer founded a family dynasty that ended segregation
• How an intrepid First Lady saved the Constitution and the Declaration
• The hilarious political fundraiser that gave us the terms “Big Cheese” and “Mammoth”
• How a future First lady saved the family of Lafayette!
• The benign, mysterious ghosts of St. John’s Church
• Where a most famous anthem was written
• Female spiritualists and ladies' seances
• Where a most famous speech was authored
• The woman who wrecked an entire presidential Cabinet
• Camels, bears, and sheep about the Executive Mansion
• The First Lady who saved Lafayette Square
• The most eligible women in the nation's history
• How an opera diva brokered civil rights
• The wildest, most fun Inauguration of them all
• The most effective lady spy of America's largest war
• A famed author’s moving tribute to his deceased wife
• How Southern bankers and Northern belles conspired to save Mt. Vernon
• The most effective female spy of the world's greatest war
• Presidential humor
• How Mrs. Grant escaped death
• How a humble washerwoman helped rebuild the District
And more!
Your host is a former Presidential speechwriter and “Tonight Show” writer, and author of such books on history as:
Femme Fatalite:
https://www.amazon.com/Femme-Fatalité-Lizzy-Thorne-Novel-ebook/dp/B0F4945MR5/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0
We'll wrap up in time for you to take your mom to dinner.
This tour makes for a great gift, and is a sure-fire way to further spice up a festive day!
Take a Hike! @ Ball's Bluff
Meet new friends and enjoy a **medium/low difficulty hike** at Ball’s Bluff Regional Park! This hike focuses on good conversation and fresh air as we hike through wooded trails, with scenic views of the Potomac River. It’s a perfect way to connect with others who love the outdoors and take in the natural beauty of Leesburg during this 3-hour hike.
Ball’s Bluff Regional Park is a hidden gem rich in history and natural beauty. The park features winding forest trails, scenic river views, and quiet spots perfect for taking a break or chatting with fellow hikers. Once the site of a Civil War battle, it’s now a serene place to enjoy nature and experience a peaceful escape just minutes from downtown Leesburg.
**Meeting Time & Location:** 9:30 AM at the **Ball's Bluff Regional Park Parking Lot**.
**Distance:** 5.34 miles (approximately)
**Elevation Gain:** 643 feet
**Difficulty:** Moderate Hike
This hike features natural trails with moderate difficulty, including some elevation gains. We recommend wearing sturdy hiking shoes to navigate this terrain comfortably.
**Estimated Duration:** 3 hours.
**Waitlist Policy**
To keep things fair, hikers will be moved off the waitlist in this order:
**1\. Regular Hikers:** Those who join hikes often get first priority.
**2\. Past Hikers:** Next are returning hikers, based on attendance and cancellation history. Frequent cancellations may lower priority.
**3\. New Hikers:** New members will be added as space allows.
**Age Requirement:** **Children under 18 are not permitted** to ensure a comfortable experience for all participants. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
**Pace:** Moderate. We'll walk a steady, comfortable pace that’s manageable for most hikers with a reasonable fitness level. Breaks are regular but not overly frequent, allowing for a balanced experience of exercise and enjoyment.
**Trail Map:** [Ball's Bluff - 5.34mi loop](https://www.alltrails.com/explore/custom-routes/custom-route-ball-s-bluff-red-and-orange-loop-0010dae?u=i&sh=mdqqtd)
**Restrooms:** Restrooms are not available on this hike.
**Lunch After the Hike:** After we wrap up our hike, we invite you to join us for a relaxed lunch together. We'll meet for a casual lunch at **[Vanish Farmwoods Brewery,](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RRviGPewRvUmow46A)** *[42245 Black Hops Lane](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RRviGPewRvUmow46A)*
*[Leesburg, VA 20176](https://maps.app.goo.gl/RRviGPewRvUmow46A)*
7 DAYS GALAPAGOS EXPRESS WITH FLIGHTS
Here's a wonderful opportunity to visit the Galapagos Islands and see those huge tortoises, blue-footed boobies (birds) and the great frigate birds whose red pouches from the males get inflated like a balloon when they court!
#### Independent Package Includes:
* Round trip flights Miami-Quito, Quito-Miami
* All intra-flights: Quito-Baltra & Baltra-Quito
* 6 nights accommodations
* 3 nights Quito
* 3 nights Galapagos Islands
* Hotel taxes, fees & service charges
* All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates†
* 9 meals: 6 breakfasts, 3 lunches
* Services of English-speaking local guides
* Services of English-speaking naturalist guides in the Galapagos
* Shore excursions
* Tips for porters, wait staff & local guides on included services
* Galapagos National Park fee of $200
* Galapagos Transit Control Card fee of $20
**Special Features**
* Embark on a journey to the beginning of time in the Galapagos Archipelago of volcanic islands
* Tour the Charles Darwin Research Center to learn about their preservation goals
* View the iconic Pinnacle Rock, a towering lava structure on Bartolomé Island
* Explore areas with blue-footed boobies, frigate birds, and sea lions
†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates if pre/post accommodations are booked with the tour company.
**Not Included:**
Optional tours and gratuities (unless otherwise specified).
#### Is This Trip Right for You?
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**Uniqueness of Destination:** The Galapagos Islands' power grid is supplied by a mix of diesel generators and renewable sources, which can lead to inconsistent air conditioning during periods of high heat and humidity.
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**Things to Consider:** There are multiple early mornings. Getting to the Galapagos requires a flight from Quito to the Island of Baltra, where you will transfer to the Baltra Seaport and travel by boat to Santa Cruz Island. In the Galapagos, it takes approximately two hours on foot to get to and from the areas populated with wildlife. Small boats require agility to embark and disembark. This tour includes animal-related activities which carry inherent risks, as animal behavior can be unpredictable. You may choose not to participate. This tour visits areas of high elevations in Quito (9,300 feet), which may be a consideration for those who have heart conditions or are otherwise affected by height. If you have any concerns about traveling to higher than your accustomed elevation, please consult your healthcare provider. This tour is not recommended for people who have difficulty walking.
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**Transportation:** Modes of travel will include a boat and a panga (dinghy).
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**Pace:** Expect 3-4 hours of walking on included sightseeing days, as well as considerable time standing.
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**Terrain:** On this tour, you may need to walk on rough, rocky trails and challenging terrain, navigate steep steps or slopes, and encounter cobblestone streets. You will experience wet landings in water, on sand, rocks, and dry landings on wooden docks.
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**Travel Style:** **This is an independent program and does not include the services of a tour manager.**
**CHECK VISA REQUIREMENTS**: www.cibtvisas.com
(You are under no obligation to use this vendor; do your own research; this is just to check to see if a visa is needed)
COST: From $2399/pp Land & Air fr. Miami: From $3009/pp; Airfare out of all Washington DC airports are the same price as of today 1/19/26.
Single Supplement $450
Non-Refundable Deposit: $300/pp
Final Payment Date: 2/8/26
**HOW TO GET BOOKED AS PART OF OUR GROUP:**
Email me the following information for each passenger to [Supra1214@aol.com:](http://Supra1214@aol.com/)
1. Your full name as it appears in your passport
2. Your mailing address
3. Your telephone number
4. Your email address
5. Your date of birth
6. Your passport number & expiration dates
7. Your emergency contact info (Name and phone number)
8. Type of cabin needed (single or double; interior, oceanview or balcony). If double, provide the same information for your roommate.
9. Signed credit card authorization (will email upon receipt of items 1-8)
**PARTICIPATION IN THIS EVENT**
Participants in this event should note the Liability Waiver in the PAGES section of this Meetup group. Please read it carefully. Members of this group are expected to conduct themselves in a way that is mindful and considerate of the health, safety, and welfare of themselves and other participants in any Active Friends Travel With Friends of the World Meetup activity. It is understood that you have voluntarily chosen to participate in this activity of your own free will. By joining this group and this activity, you agree to the Liability Waiver in the Pages section of this Meetup group.
Writing in Nature with LWC
***Registration required - https://loudounwildlife.org/event/writing-in-nature-may/***
Join Nancy Morgan, Director Emeritus, Georgetown Lombardi Arts and Humanities Program, for this monthly workshop, presented by Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy, to enjoy the combined health benefits of time spent in nature and writing thoughts and feelings. Writing is often considered a solo, reflective practice, but writing in the company of others can be a supportive, community building activity that encourages regular practice. Each session is a stand-alone event – come when you are able.
***Questions:*** *Contact [info@loudounwildlife.org](mailto:info@loudounwildlife.org).*

























