“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, But in having new eyes� Marcel Proust
The joys of travel and gathering like a magpie Britain Folklore An old English tradition notes that if one magpie flies by, you should take your hat off and bow repeating this line : Morning/Afternoon Mr Magpie. How's Mrs Magpie and all the little Magpies? This will help assure your good luck throughout the day
China Folklore The Chinese traditionally see the magpie as a bird of good fortune, except if you kill one when misfortune will arrive. Magpie is a symbol of happiness in Chinese culture. The singing of a magpie foretells happiness and good luck.
From as far back as medieval times, the traveller has returned to their homes, not only with beautiful memories, but also with beautiful keepsakes from their travels ‌ Beautiful memories of their journey for years to come. East West, North or South
Mongolia Folklore The Magpie is a clever creature with control of the weather.
It was the prophets and profits that first linked East to the West With the great Silk Route that exchanged precious metals for exotic silks,
Germany Folklore In Germany the number of birds, according to tradition, indicated forthcoming events. One is viewed as unlucky; two brings merriment or marriage; three is a successful journey; four is good news and five indicates you should expect company.
Vietnam, Burma, Rajasthan, Africa, Shanghai and many more exotic destinations conjure up images of richness of blends, amazing colours, and patterns. Sheer silks, intricately woven with delicate of patterns Our minds changed by the interesting people we’ve had the pleasure to meet on our journeys and the things we’ve gathered
Guaranteed.. us ladies will be gathering in Bhutan
Bhutan 16 – 26 October 2015 There’s still time to join this all women group, If you’d like to come gather with us! US$2818 – or roughly $Au3650 land only Remember life is not only gathering ‘things’ but experiences as well. In a nutshell. . includes all meals, plus evening tea Accommodation is local hotels Last night 5* treat Pre-approved Visa All transfers air-conditioned vehicle English speaking guide during excursions Concierge on hand for duration of tour
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, colourful festivals, Bhutan is incomparably unique. 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 Wedged between China and India, the two most populous countries in the world, and being disadvantaged with little military or economic strength. Religion Full payment due 30 July
Australia Folklore The magpie is seen in a negative, aggressive light. This may be because the Australian Magpie is of the Shrike (an aggressive hunter) family rather than the Crow family .
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2016 Very exciting times ahead... and we’ll definitely gather in Japan
Cherry Blossom Tour Japan for Glamorous Women 21 March – 30 March Only 6 days annual leave need be taken! This tour is during Easter long weekend
Magpie's are excellent protectors and will call out their 'Caw, caw, caw' warning. So in that way forewarned is forearmed. They are also masters of evasion - often using the two of them to do the old 'onetwo' on any opponent. Invoke the Australian magpie for the fearless, aggressive aspect especially when protecting friends or family. jeanw@thecapeclub.com Visit the old with the new cities, where you will find spectacular views covered by the Japan’s symbol flower of cherry blossoms. Combine fascinating sightseeing in each city you visit between Tokyo and Kyoto with a glorious backdrop of pink colours. We will travel from the new modern Tokyo to traditional Kyoto.
In a nutshell… Tokyo Hakone, Naoshima, Okayama, Kyoto Breakfast daily, All entrance fees English speaking guide accompanies group Private coach sightseeing Naoshima – we’ll experience the early cherry blossoms Tea ceremony in Kyoto JR high speed train Behind the veil walking tour Kyoto Tokyo's top fashion areas walking tour with a fashion anthropologist in Tokyo Garden introduction and tour by master gardener Kyoto Magical night in a temple with traditional music Geisha night with dinner Accommodation in luxury hotels Bennesse house will be the highlight of the accommodation along with Ryuguden in Hakone Concierge on hand for duration of tour
$5,380 Au or 553,614 JPY land only content jeanw@thecapeclub.com to be put on this list to join our Women’s tour to Japan or to get a copy of our amazing itinerary.. today!
Bhutan June 2016 in case you can’t make this October trip..!
Dream work Magpie In dreams the Magpie will signify opportunities coming into your life. The number seen will help signify what you should expect
jeanw@thecapeclub.com to be put on this list to visit this amazing country called Bhutan. The people Outdated data place Bhutan's population at 600,000, it is believed, though, that the actual figure is closer to 700,000. The population consists predominantly of three ethnic groups: the Ngalops of the western and central region, the Sharchogpas of the east, and the Lhotsampas along the southern belt. Collectively called the Drukpas, the Bhutanese people generally speak the official state language, Dzongkha, although several dialects are also used. The Bhutanese are also known to be fairly proficient speakers of English as it is the medium of instruction in Bhutanese schools.
In a nutshell. . includes all meals, plus evening tea Accommodation is local hotels
Last night 5* treat Pre-approved Visa All transfers air-conditioned vehicle English speaking guide during excursions Concierge on hand for duration of tour
US$2818 – or roughly $Au3650 land only Same price as 2015!
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Gorgeous Women on tour to Canada with a cruise to Alaska. September 2016 We’ll be gathering in Canada guaranteed! Canada is more than its hulking-mountain, craggy-coast good looks: it also cooks extraordinary meals, rocks cool culture, and unfurls wild, moose-spotting road trips . The globe's second-biggest country has an endless variety of landscapes. Sky-high mountains, glinting glaciers, spectral rainforests and remote beaches are all here, spread across six times zones. It's the backdrop for plenty of ah-inspiring moments – and for a big provincial menagerie. That's big as in polar bears, grizzly bears, whales and, everyone's favourite, moose
Magpies are curious and have a reputation for stealing anything that they can carry away. They use whatever they find and teach us how to be resourceful. Magpie medicine people have the ability to succeed in life. Those with this totem are usually eclectic and able to draw on a variety of resources to assist them in their pursuits. Being able to adapt to different situations in a spontaneous way is one of the magpie’s strongest attributes. Those with this totem often find that their interests are varied which make master ship of any one thing difficult although not impossible.
In a nutshell.. Vancouver, Alaska passage cruise, Hubbard Glacier, Juneau, Ketchikan, Jasper, Banff, Calgary, Granville island market Rockies Shopping in Jasper, Cooking class Gondola ride in Banff National park
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Details on hand soon - sorry for the delay.. our wholesaler has been moose spotting in Canada!
Gorgeous Shanghai Shopping Tour..
just 6 nights
5 – 11 August 2016 Gathering in Shanghai?.. you bet!
Legend also has it that when a magpie's mate dies it summons an assembly of other magpies at which the dead bird is honoured before a new mate is selected. In Celtic lore the bird was sacred to 'Magog.'
In a nutshell.. BASED ON a minimum of 10 PAYING GUESTS
US$ 2,790 per person – based on a twin share basis Inclusions: Accommodation, Meals and sightseeing with all admissions as shown in the itinerary, the services of an English speaking private guide and of private vehicle with driver, gratuities to guide/driver. Exclusions: Flights, Beverages at included meals, personal expenses, travel and cancelation insurance cover (strongly recommended), Chinese visas. What to do next? Indicate your interest to join this tour with an email to jeanw@thecapeclub.com
http://thecapeclub.com/index.php/glamorous-women-tour-shanghai-5-11-august-2016/ Deposits due end February’16 – US$500 The second deposit of 30% (US$687) is due 3 months before arrival (5 May) whilst the final payment (US$1603) is due 45 days (30 June)
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Pilates/Photography II Vietnam & Cambodia 7 – 17 October 2016 Don’t even mention gathering in Vietnam & Cambodia! If it’s not the tailors in Hoi An, it’s the amazing markets we’ll visit in Siem Reap, and Hanoi!
Magpie Voice All are likely to be heard mimicking other birds. The raucous, cackling, 'caw, caw, caw' call is given frequently, reflecting the intensely competitive and social nature of this species. They can be trained to talk.
In a nutshell.. We’ve included a Pilates Instructor (you don’t have to partake of Pilates But Pilates has amazing benefits “A body free from nervous tension and fatigue is the ideal shelter provided by nature for housing a well balanced mind, fully capable of successfully meeting all the complex problems of modern living." - JOSEPH PILATES Pilates is a gentle form of movement that has numerous positive benefits on the body such as, posture, flexibility, alignment, breathing, relaxation, coordination, balance and body awareness. Pilates is for everyone and the method allows for different exercises to be modified in range of difficulty from beginner to advanced or to any other level.
Tour selling price is $USD2988 twin share – single supplement USD$696 Dates 7 – 17 October 2016 includes breakfast daily, plus 6 lunches, 4 dinners one x Massage included in our package value $70USD
Overnight Halong Bay in a Heritage Junk Two nights in Siem Reap at my all-time favourite hotel Shinta Mani – Pilates daily with a fully qualified Pilates Instructor.. you’ll come home feeling and looking amazing! All transfers in air conditioned vehicle All domestic flights included Hanoi/Danang/Siem Reap City tours in Hoi An, Hanoi, Sapa, Visa on arrival pre-approved letter Vietnam (visa costs $45 USD) Accommodation is amazing luxury 5 star hotels
Deposits due February 2016 - $500 to secure your spot. Final amount due 7 August 2016
http://thecapeclub.com/index.php/pilatesphotography-vietnam-cambodia-7-17-october-2016/
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Glamorous women’s tour to Rajasthan Jewels November 2016 Gather in Rajasthan.?. be sure to bring an empty suitcase!
Magpie Intelligence Like other members of the Crow family, Magpies can be very interesting to watch. They are social birds with a degree of intelligence that has enabled them to adapt to a changing environment.
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In a nutshell..
12-14 pax
USD $4300 Per person sharing twin
Single room supplement
USD $2098 per single
12 Night twin sharing accommodation 12 Breakfast at Hotels of stay, 11 Dinners & 11 Lunches on fixed menu at restaurant/hotel Transportation using private air-conditioned vehicle Service of an accompanied English speaking National escort for complete tour Heritage Walking tour in Old Delhi Tonga ride in Jodhpur Dinner with Interactive cooking class in Jaipur at Homestay Elephant ride at Amber fort (Jaipur) while going up and coming down by Jeep ride. Entrance fee at the monuments. Boat ride at Lake Pichola in Udaipur
Rickshaw ride in Jodhpur Experience the amazing Pushkar Camel fair Domestic flight Delhi – Udaipur Quote inclusive of Government Sales Taxes. Welcome Garland upon arrival in Delhi 02 Bottle of mineral water per person per day
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All about Moi ‘Not what we have, but what we enjoy, constitutes our abundance’
Your host, Jean Wethmar, has since 2008 helped many people make their travel dreams come true, with her personally planned exclusive tours. Jean’s trips are limited to small groups of like-minded travellers, who love discovering new countries and enjoying life to the full! .
These classic escorted journeys offers flexibility, personal attention and smooth, running, safe travel arrangements’. Couples, or single travellers are welcome on her tours.
The Magpie with its immaculate black and white plumage and green and blue gloss, is an unmistakable bird. In flight it can be easily distinguished by its long-tailed profile. In the open it flies, rising awkwardly, with quick flaps and glides - like a ragged kite. Among trees the species moves confidently, reflecting its agility. On the ground the tail is often held high as the bird 'kangaroo-hops' along.
‘The greatest journey is best measured in friends rather than in miles’ Her mantra is #relax, #renew, #recover, #reflect, #regain, #regrow With Jean escorting your group, you’ll get the full package.. All the trimmings plus the gift inside! Integrity is high on her priority list.
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