Wednesday 17 April 2013

The Big Review (10) Lithuania

Lithuania have had mixed fortunes in Eurovision, from their debut in 1994 which suffered the humiliation of the dreaded nul points, to their surprise qualification in 2011 and 2012. Their song this year, "Something" definitely has something about it; something of the night! Andrius is a good performer but the eyebrow thing is just downright creepy! The song reminds me of an album track from The Killers. It's a credible entry but I can't see it picking up too many votes somehow. I hope I'm wrong as I'd like to see this in the final but at the minute I can't quite see it happening.


Qualifiying: No (just missing out)

6 comments:

  1. 10 months ago I was preparing for our trip to Nepal and was concerned which guide/travel agency to use. There are many candidates and I am sure that many of them are as good as the guide that we selected. I hope that my experience will help others to enjoy trekking in Nepal. We (group of six) reached a conclusion that there is no advantage using travel agency (except much higher prices) when doing tea house style trek.







    We used madhav adhikari . He is experienced licensed (important) guide who will make your visit/trek to Nepal memorable. We did the Jomsom trek last October which is the high season (but also the best from visibility point of view). I communicated with madhav by email and clarified all the open issues, including the itinerary. Sanjib arranged for our group (6) porters (that he is working always with), organized the daily trek and took care of all small details including finding for us a good tea house accommodations along the trek. His english is very good and his explanations helped us enjoy the trek. He can be reached at sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com . He is very familiar with all the treks in Annapurna region.



    Along the whole circuit are many villages and nearly every tea house has SAT phone that can be used in case of emergency. There is no difference between using a good guide or big agency in this type of events. Also remember that these days half of the circuit is supported by a road access by jeeps.
    Email-sanjib-adhikari@hotmail.com
    http://www.nepalguideinfo.com
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  2. Dear Travellers,
    !!Namaste and warm Greetings from Himalayan Country Nepal!!

    My name is Sanjib Adhikari. As an independent trekking guide and tour operator in Nepal, I would like to introduce myself to you.
    I was born and grown up in the rugged and remote district in the Central Himalayan region. I started my career in the adventure tourism at the very young age after completing my high school level studies, working for different trekking companies for seven years in different capacities sometimes as porter, assistant guide and now working as an Independent trekking guide. I have already obtained trekking guide license from the ministry of tourism, government of Nepal.
    I have guided many international groups especially from Europe, USA, Canada, Australia in Everest, Annapurna, Langtang, Mustang, Dolpo, Kanchanjunga, Makalu, Manaslu, Ganesh Himal and Helambu regions in Nepal and Mt. Kailash, Lasha in tibet also Ladak and Sikkim in India and have thus gained diversified experience and extensive knowledge on geography, religion, culture, local flora and fauna and on environmental issues in the areas where I personally organized the treks. My first experience on many trekking routes has made me an expert on making unique trekking itineraries as per the tastes, interests and budget of the western clients. For those international trekkers who want to climb high mountain passes and peaks, I can also organize this challenging and rewarding adventure. My experience in adventure tourism includes climbing to Mera peak, Island peak, Kalapathar, Gokyo peak, Tseryo ri and I have led expeditions across many high passes in Nepal, Larkye pass, Ampulapcha Pass, Chola pass, Renjula pass, Tashilapcha pass, Ganjala pass, thorong pass, Tilicho pass, (Mesokantola pass).
    There are many types of treks available in Nepal, ranging from relaxed easy trekking where you can experience Nepalese Culture and Village life staying overnight in local lodges (tea-houses) in popular regions, to remote and restricted areas trekking that are off the beaten track and seldom visited by foreigners. All treks offer spectacular scenery and a good experience about Nepalese culture. If anyone wants to have tailor made treks, I can meet their requirements.
    From time to time I keep upgrading my skills and knowledge by taking refresher trainings on safety, sanitation, first–aid, emergency rescue, hygiene and cooking. I am fluent in English, Chinese and computer literate. I can explain all tourism related topics to the best of my knowledge.
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  3. Trekking in Nepal…Family Adventure style
    The towering Himalayas are, to many travellers’ minds, the chief reason for visiting

    Nepal. The country tumbles steeply down from the 800km stretch of the Himalayan

    battlements that forms its northern border, and can claim no fewer than eight of the

    world’s ten highest peaks – including, of course, Everest, the highest of them all. The

    mountains are more than just physically astonishing, however. The cultures of highland-

    dwelling Nepalese peoples are rich and fascinating, and the relaxed, companionable spirit

    of trekking life is an attraction in itself. The Himalayas have long exerted a powerful

    spiritual pull, too. In Hindu mythology, the mountains are where gods go to contemplate,

    while the Sherpas and other mountain peoples hold certain peaks to be the very embodiment

    of deities.
    Most visitors to mountain areas stick to a few well-established trekking routes. They have

    good reasons for doing so: the classic trails of the Everest region with its famous trails

    like Everest Base

    camp trek
    and the 3 high passes are both mind blowing ventures and highly popular in

    the world. And Annapurna regions are so popular because they offer close-up views of the

    very highest peaks; this includes Annapurna 1 & 2, fishtail peak and Ganesh Himal trek.

    Famous treks like the Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek, Annapurna Base

    camp trek
    & the Annapurna Circuit trek are some of the most famous on earth. Dramatic

    scenery and fascinating local cultures are most known in this area. Lodges on the main

    trails – some as sophisticated as ski chalets, these days – make it possible to go without

    carrying a lot of gear or learning Nepali, and without spending too much money, either.

    While trekking, you’ll likely eat and sleep for $20–30 a day. For those who put a high

    priority on getting away from it all, there are plenty of less-developed routes, of

    course, and simply going out of season or taking a side-route off the main trail makes a

    huge difference.
    The Helambu and Langtang regions are less striking but conveniently close to Kathmandu,

    attracting a little fewer than ten percent of trekkers. The Langtang valley

    trek
    & the Ganja-La pass are known trails in this area. This leaves vast areas of

    eastern and far western Nepal relatively untrodden by visitors. To hike in these areas

    you’ll need either to get set for camping and carry your own supplies, and live like a

    local, or pay to join an organized trek with tents and accept the compromises that go

    along with that.
    With a good operator, you can anywhere in the wild. A Great Himalayan Trail now runs the

    length of highland Nepal – though it will be for some time, if ever, before such a route

    will be serviced by lodges.
    Treks in remote far eastern and far western Nepal are mostly restricted to two kinds of

    globe trotters, both adventurous in their own way. The majority come on organized camping

    treks with agencies – in fact, this is obligatory for those areas that require a permit.

    The minority are independent trekkers prepared either to carry tents and food or negotiate

    with porters, or to seek food and lodging in local homes and basic lodges. Some great

    camping outdoors include the Manaslu circuit Trek, Upper Mustang trek

    the Dhaulagiri circuit, Rara lake trek and the great Kangchenjunga trek, both north and

    south.

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