Have a brilliant weekend..

Have a great weekend

Keep focused on your dreams

Stand tall and be ready to shine

Eat green.. its good for you

Get enough good sleep

#relax, #refresh, #regroup, #regain, #recover  

Beautiful Bhutan Tour now available.. 15 - 25 October' 2015

 The name Bhutan is believed that it is derived from the Sanskrit 'Bhotant', meaning 'the end of Tibet', or from 'Bhu-uttan', meaning 'high land'. Historically the Bhutanese have refered to their country as Druk Yul, 'land of the thunder dragon'. Bhutanese refer to themselves as Drukpa people.

Bhutan, tucked away in the depths of the Eastern Himalayas, the 47,000 sq km small kingdom of Bhutan, or Druk Yul, is little known and lesser visited. A forbidden land for centuries. Still, the kingdom maintains a policy of "low volume - high quality tourism" and retains its exclusiveness in the world of travel. From high mountain peaks to deep lush valleys, from modern apartments in Thimphu to farmland barns, from meditative monks deep in prayer to fluttering prayers and vibrant, colorful festivals, Bhutan is incomparably unique. 

Over the last few centuries, difficult natural terrain and a self-imposed policy of isolation saw to it that life here stayed virtually unchanged. It was only in the early 1960s that Bhutan opened up its doors to the world beyond and plunged into a new age of socio-economic development.

 Lifestyle

More than 80 percent of the people lead agrarian lives in villages of rough farming terrain. However, they are not above enjoying the lighter moments in life and are known to be a sporty lot. The Bhutanese zealously celebrate religious festivals and holidays with indigenous sports such as traditional archery, dego, and khuru. These occasions always involve social gathering, feasting and drinking.

Art and craft

Bhutanese art and craft, inevitably religious in character, exists in 13 forms that are together called the zorig chusum. These 13 forms include textile weaving, wood and slate carving, painting, blacksmithery, and pottery, all of which have elaborate techniques and histories passed on through successive generations.

Royal patronage as well as social and government support for the zorig chusum have led to Bhutan to being reputed as the last bastion of Himalayan Buddhist art. In contrast to traditional artists in places like Nepal and Darjeeling, Bhutanese artists tend to value religious ethics and quality over commercial gain and quantity. Sophisticated machinery and mass production have no place in Bhutanese art.

Our trip is scheduled for 15 - 25 October.. 

perfect weather.. small group.. guaranteed departure! 

further info..

jeanw (at)thecapeclub (dot) au 

sailing.. we are sailing.. on the Queen Elizabeth.. 

Brisbane to Tokyo - 12 nights of splendor

 The flower arrangements set the tone for the arrival reception.. 

 This is the Commodor Bar.. a super spot to savour that cocktail or drink before dinner.. 

 Weather can sometimes be unpredictable.. we encountered two cyclones en route..

but thanks to a wise Captain, a new path was directed, and pretty soon, we were in calm waters again

 Cruising gives you opportunity to catch up with friends, and make new ones! 

 Being at sea gives one the opportunity for new vision - new hope - new direction 

 Every cloud portrays a picture .. sunset and sunrise mean something again.. 

 Queen Elizabeth has a fabulous library - two levels of amazing books.. here's the spiral staircase

  Great restaurants as well.. this one has French inspired menus.. 

 Queen Elizabeth has a beautiful art gallery, and a stunning store as well.. 

 You can also attend art classes

 Plenty of time for those beautiful hot chocolates, and gorgeous nibbles on the side! 

 The carpets all over the ship are all different, but same color waves.. 

 Great entertainment.. grand pianos, string quartets, harpists, boy bands, dancers, magicians, 

 Queen Elizabeth you left a mark on my heart! See you again one day! 

Pilates II Tour Vietnam & Cambodia - 18 Sept - 1 October 2015

Absolutely Pilates II Vietnam & Cambodia   

Want to be part of this amazing tour ?

email jeanw@thecapeclub.com for a copy of the itinerary

Pilates Tour I was such a success! 

New year.. new beginnings.. new direction..new dreams.. new hope..

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 New dreams start in a great freshly painted bathroom.. mono tones, with coral for texture. 

 New life starts at the beginning of a new candle..  

 New joy is discovered when I reach for a towel, and find four! 

 New directions.. this coral allows my mind freedom to think.. imagine!   

 New year starts with new fresh ideas.. new dreams.. new directions.. 

 New Years start clean.. no clutter from last year left! 

 New ideas work better when they are odd!  Not even..  

New Year start with fresh beginnings.. I wish you a superb 2015.. one day at a time!