cave - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-29T11:07:38Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/caveSistema Sagitario - Mexico Cave Divinghttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/sistema-sagitario-mexico-cave-diving2017-11-05T22:30:00.000Z2017-11-05T22:30:00.000ZGabriel Rubihttps://tripatini.com/members/GabrielRubi<div><p><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009205459,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009205459?profile=original" /></p><p><br /> <font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif">Cave diving in Mexico is a wonderful experience combining underwater diving with the exploration of cave systems that date back eons. In Sistema Sagitario evidence can still be seen of human remains and previous rock movements that tell a story of who lived here before the caves were flooded.</font></font></p><p><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><br />A recent ceremony was held to ensure that local guides were aware of the work that the archaeologists and explorers are doing in order for them not to disturb the closed parts of the dive sites that are currently being mapped and studied. Guides were also told of where the entrance sites would be positioned, and the cost of the Mexico cave dive tours.</font></font></font></p><p></p><p><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font>Entrance fees will be paid at the Zero Gravity facility in Puerto Aventuras, and the key to the cenote recorded. It will only be given to certified cave divers who assist with a local guide.<br /> <br /></font></font></font></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296629862,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296629862,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-center" alt="9296629862?profile=original" /></font></font></font></a></p><p><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><br /> The cartography of the caves has been made by Fred Devos, and his wife Angelica Chimal, who were present at the ceremony, alongside many local guides and cave instructors including Wiliam Ortega from Cenote Pro, Ana Covarrubias from the Playa Diving Centre, Erik Rosenstein from Beyond Diving, and Alberto Salvini from Pluto Diving.</font></font></font></p><p><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><br /> The history of the caves is fascinating, and the exploration and planning have been undertaken by many expert divers, who have retrieved vital data for the maps to be made. Dozens of photographs have been published to show the beautiful caves with immense passages and an average depth of 10 metres.<br /> <br /></font></font></font></p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009206069,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><img width="750" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009206069,original{{/staticFileLink}}" class="align-full" alt="9009206069?profile=original" /></font></font></font></a></p><p><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><br /> Lately, new caves have been opened for the benefit of divers wanting to take part in Mexico caves diving. If you’re interested in diving here all you have to do is get in touch with an advanced diver in Mexico who’ll be able to advise you on the range of cave diving courses available for you to be able to learn and earn the cave diver training certificate.</font></font></font></p><p><font color="#595959"><font face="Arial, serif"><font><br /> Courses include the provision of tanks and cylinders, transportation to the dive sites and a dive instructor with 15 years of teaching experience. Get a one-man facility for cavern and cave diving today!</font></font></font></p><p><a href="https://www.advanceddivermexico.com/single-post/2017/09/25/Sistema-Sagitario" target="_blank"><br /> Visit original source.</a></p><p></p></div>Vietnam Caving & Home Stay_Unforgetable experiencehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/vietnam-caving-home-stay-unforgetable-experience2013-06-27T07:41:02.000Z2013-06-27T07:41:02.000ZActive Travel Asiahttps://tripatini.com/members/ActiveTravelAsia<div><div><b>R<i>eviewed by Pretty-Rough-Ranch, Eustace, Texas on Trip Advisor</i></b><br /><br />I worked online with Miss Candy at ActiveTravel Asia to create a 3 day tour in the middle of our month long trip to Laos and Vietnam in January, 2013. From my first contact to managing changes occurring during the last moments of our tour, Miss Candy was quick, competent, professional and truly intent on making us happy. She did. Our <a href="http://www.activetravel.asia/" target="_blank">ATA Vietnam</a> caving/home stay tour was absolutely fabulous.</div><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr><td><span><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=71" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OoZxKhJaUmY/Ucu11OA7uxI/AAAAAAAADrg/QImRPx2jP7Y/s640/11.jpg" width="640" alt="11.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=71" target="_blank">Son Doong Cave</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><span>My husband and I were scheduled to do the Son Doong cave tour. However, the day before we were scheduled to go on the jungle trek to the cave, the rivers flooded, became impassible and our planned trip was washed away. Not a problem! Within a couple of hours, Miss Candy had 3 new alternative plans for us - one including a refund which I am so glad we did not choose.</span></p><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr><td><span><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-K7eIxTgtcf4/Ucu25tFMPgI/AAAAAAAADrw/qOVNXF6ch-E/s640/son+doong+(ATA)+6.jpg" width="640" alt="son+doong+(ATA)+6.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank">En Cave</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><span>We chose the trip that included a driver, English speaking guide, river boat trip, visit to </span><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank">En Cave</a><span>, a 2-night Chap Lay homestay and a 7 kilometer hike into Paradise Cave, the longest dry cave in the world.</span><br /><br /><span>ABOUT MISS CANDY - Use her to plan your trip. Trust her. ABOUT </span><a href="http://www.activetravel.asia/" target="_blank">ATA </a><span>- Clearly a very well-connected company, just what you want when unexpected events occur. Trust them. It will work out.</span><br /><br /><span>ABOUT THE CHAP LAY HOMESTAY - We stayed in a guest house behind our host's home in the middle of a field outside a small Vietnamese village. We had a private toilet and shower, no hot water, slightly uncomfortable in January but would not be a problem at any other time of the year. The hostess and daughter-in-law cooked our meals (8-10 delicious food choices) over an open fire in a thatched roof kitchen and they let me watch and help. Even though we didn't speak the same language, we 3 women were still able to communicate and share the important details of our lives.</span><br /><br /><span>The men, through the interpreter, sat on the porch and talked. During the meals, when we were all together, our hosts were warm, open and gracious enough to answer all of our questions.</span><br /><span>The Chap Lay setting was beautiful and peaceful. Watching the children and farmers and water buffalo at work was remarkable.</span><br /><br /></p><table align="center" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr><td><span><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Cr4mVpUeHsE/Ucu3foMSapI/AAAAAAAADr4/3CUcsFkeaPw/s640/_DSC0215.jpg" width="640" alt="_DSC0215.jpg" /></a></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank">Paradise cave, Vietnam</a></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /><span>ABOUT PARADISE CAVE - The hiking group included my husband and I, one couple from Japan, our English speaking guide and 2 porters. The 9am to 3pm trek took us through tiny spaces to gigantic cathedral-sized caverns. Using only headlamps, I think we saw and touched every type of cave formation possible. Words are inadequate to describe the awesome beauty of this cave tour. It was a stunning experience, one that I will never, ever forget.</span><br /><br /><span>ABOUT THE DRIVER AND GUIDE - They were at our service. If we said, "go over there", they went over there. If we said, "we would rather do this than do that", we did. Our wishes took priority over the ATA schedule, which is just how a private tour should be. Our interpreter was great. During conversations with others, his personality was completely in the background. But when asked for his thoughts and while explaining the history, he was charming and knowledgeable.</span><br /><br /><span>SUMMARY - My husband and I dislike group tours and wouldn't do one, but we also are well-travelled enough to know when to hire the experts who can make our trip a 5-Star event. </span><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank">Active Travel Asia</a><span> were the experts we needed in Vietnam. I would highly recommend them.</span><br /><br /><span>ATA would like to inform that Son Doong Cave has been temporarily closed to public. The cave might be reopened by the end of this year. For now, for those who are seeking for an amazing caving experience in Phong Nha National Park we would like to recommend another option of 2 days trekking, caving and camping to En Cave.</span><br /><br /><span>New experience of adventure_</span><a href="http://www.activetravelvietnam.com/tour.php?op=detail&tourId=73" target="_blank">En Cave </a><span>& Phong Nha National Park Discovery</span><br /><br /><span>Dong Hoi Town – Phong Nha National Park – Dong Hoi Town</span><br /><span>2 days trek & camping</span><br /><span>Trekking grade: Moderate to Challenging</span><br /><br /><span>Hang Én (Swallow Cave) in Phong Nha Caves in Quang Binh province in central. However, it’s paradoxical that few visitors know the site. The Swallow Cave is 1.645 m long and has three mouths. One is halfway up a mountain and two others are located on another mountain which has its foot on the south-east and north-west alongside Rao Thuong Stream. All of these make the cave different from other well-known caves in the country.</span></p></div>Khám phá Sơn Đoònghttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/kh-m-ph-s-n-o-ng2013-12-27T01:53:39.000Z2013-12-27T01:53:39.000ZPham Quang Donghttps://tripatini.com/members/PhamQuangDong<div><p><span><strong>Sơn Đoòng nằm tại xã Sơn Trạch huyện Bố Trạch tỉnh Quảng Bình. Nằm trên dãy núi đá vôi vùng biên giới Việt - Lào , hang <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tin-tuc-du-lich-viet-nam/216/doan-khach-dau-tien-chinh-phuc-dong-son-doong.html" target="_blank">Sơn Đoòng</a> có nhiều hang động như<a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tin-tuc-du-lich-viet-nam/214/phong-nha-ke-bang-diem-du-lich-xuat-sac-2013.html" target="_blank"> Phong Nha - Kẻ Bàng</a> và được tình cớ phát hiện năm 1991 bởi một người dân.</strong></span></p><p></p><div><img src="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/upload/image/20130917/20130917084244_58128.jpg" width="450" title="hang-son-doong" alt="hang-son-doong" /></div><div><span>Đây là hang động tự nhiên lớn nhất thế giới với hệ thống ngầm nối hơn 151 động khác nhau. Đặc biệt ở <strong>hang Sơn Đoòng</strong> còn rất ít người biết đến. Để vào được hang Sơn Đoòng, du khách phải là một người có thể lực tốt, tinh thần vững và có những kỹ năng thám hiểm nhất định bởi trong quá trình tham quan du lịch sẽ phải vận dụng nhiều kỹ năng như leo trèo, đu dây…</span></div><p></p><p></p><div><img src="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/upload/image/20130917/20130917084744_24655.jpg" width="450" title="hang-son-doong5" alt="hang-son-doong5" /></div><div><span>Chẳng hạn như lối vào cửa hang dốc đứng và trơn trượt, tạo thành từ những khối đá đã bị thời gian bào nhẵn, các nhà thám hiểm phải dùng hệ thống dây tời để đu “một mạch” 80m vào trong lòng hang tối đen. Lòng hang Sơn Đoòng gồm vô số những khối "măng" đá đủ hình thù lạ mắt. Cái tên " Chân Chó" được đặt cho khối đá măng đá kích thước lớn nhất nằm gần lối cửa hang.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div><span><img src="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/upload/image/20130917/20130917084410_86572.jpg" width="450" title="hhang-son-doong2" alt="hhang-son-doong2" /></span></div><div><span>Một phần trần hang đã bị sập từ cách đây vài thế kỷ, vì vậy nước mưa và ánh sáng mặt trời có thể lọt vào dễ dàng, nhờ thế mà trong lòng hang có hẳn một khu vực khá rộng mọc um tùm cây cối, tạo thành một khu rừng nhỏ xanh mướt. </span><span>Trong hang <strong>Sơn Đoòng</strong> xuất hiện hệ động thực vật phong phú, nhờ có mưa và ánh sáng lọt qua trần hang bị sập từ nhiều thế kỉ trước mà mưa và ánh sáng tạo điều kiện thích hợp cho cây cối mọc um tùm, tạo thành khu rừng nhỏ xanh mướt hòa cùng nền màu đá lung linh, huyền ảo. Ngoài ra có những đàn khỉ, dơi, loài côn trùng bé nhỏ sinh sống nơi đây. Có lẽ vì vẻ hoang sơ, đẹp lạ lùng mà những người thám hiểm Anh đặt tên là khu " vườn Adam".</span></div><p></p><p></p><div><img src="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/upload/image/20130917/20130917084508_85444.jpg" width="450" title="du-lich-son-doong" alt="du-lich-son-doong" /></div><div><span>Ngoài ra, trong lòng hang ẩm ướt còn có những cánh đồng tảo được tạo thành từ những hồ nước lâu đời nằm rải rác. Những loài tảo cổ này chắc chắn sẽ là đề tài nghiên cứu thú vị cho các nhà cổ sinh vật học. rong hang Sơn Đoòng còn có những “viên ngọc trai” vô cùng quý hiếm. Rất ít hang động có những “viên ngọc trai” dạng này. Phải mất hàng trăm năm, những giọt nước nhỏ rơi xuống mới tạo thành những viên ngọc như vậy.</span><span>Từng tinh thể canxi nhỏ xíu chứa đựng trong mỗi giọt nước nhỏ rơi xuống, lắng đọng lại, kết dính lại với nhau, khô dần và tạo thành những “viên ngọc”</span></div><p></p><p></p><div><img src="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/upload/image/20130917/20130917084550_11129.jpg" width="450" title="hang-son-doong4" alt="hang-son-doong4" /></div><div><span>Có thể nói sự phát hiện ra hang Sơn Đoòng đã nâng cao vị trí du lịch Việt tới bạn bè quốc tế.(nguồn:internet)</span></div><div><p> CTY CỔ PHẦN &TM DV DU LỊCH CHÀO VIỆT NAM<br /> Email: info@welcomevietnamtours.com<br /> Website: <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com">www.dulichchaovietnam.com</a><br /> Giấy phép lữ hành quốc tế: 0736/2007/TCDL Số: 0103014831<br /> Ðịa chỉ : 837 Ðường Giải Phóng, Quận Hoàng Mai, Hà Nội, Việt Nam<br /> Ðiện thoại: (+84).4.22421352 - (+84).4.22421353 - Fax: +84.4.36421388</p><p><span><a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tour-du-lich-trong-nuoc/33/du-lich-trang-mat.html">Du lich trang mat</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tour-du-lich-trong-nuoc/29/du-lich-le-hoi.html">Du lich le hoi</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tour-du-lich-trong-nuoc/54/du-lich-tet.html">Du lich Tet</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/tour-du-lich/2/416/du-lich-han-quoc-truot-tuyet-mua-dong.html">Du lich Han Quoc</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tour-du-lich-nuoc-ngoai/6/du-lich-trung-quoc.html">Du lich Trung Quoc</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tour-du-lich-nuoc-ngoai/53/du-lich-thai-lan.html">Du lich Thai Lan</a> | <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/dulichsapatuyetroi">Du lich Sapa</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/tour-du-lich/2/384/du-lich-kham-pha-hong-kong-disneyland.html">Du lich Hong Kong</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/tour-du-lich/2/380/kham-pha-malaysia-trai-nghiem-singapore.html">Du lich Singapore</a> | <a href="http://www.dulichchaovietnam.com/Tour-du-lich-nuoc-ngoai/8/du-lich-an-do.html">Du lich An Do</a></span></p></div></div>Amarnath Yatra 2011 Tourhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/amarnath-yatra-2011-tour2011-04-02T10:47:05.000Z2011-04-02T10:47:05.000Zallthebesthttps://tripatini.com/members/allthebest<div>The Shri Amarnath Shrine Board Friday said the annual <a href="http://www.travelchacha.com/yatra/amarnath-yatra.htm">Amarnath Yatra 2011</a> would be held from June 29 to August 13.<br />The Board, which met here under the chairmanship of Governor, N N Vohra who is also the Chairman SASB, desired that a very strong advisory should be issued to the Yatris to undergo a proper medical check-up to assess their fitness for undertaking the Yatra.<p> </p><p align="justify">SASB Chief Executive Officer, R K Goyal told the meeting that 68 people died last year due to various medical reasons, particularly cardiac failure, while undertaking the Yatra.</p><p align="justify">As compared to the last year’s death toll of 68, 45 persons lost their lives in the 2009 yatra, he said. The Board asked the CEO to generate awareness among the people about the difficult nature of the yatra through print and electronic media.</p><p align="justify">Goyal said each registered Yatri, labourer, Ponywallah and Dandiwallah was being extended a group accident insurance cover of Rs one lakh and necessary arrangements had been made with New India Assurance Company.<br /> <br />The Board was also informed that on the directions of the Governor, the amount of insurance cover for the ponies had been enhanced from Rs 20,000 in 2010 to Rs 25,000 this year, for the benefit of ponywallahs who lost their animals in accidents during the yatra.</p><p align="justify">The meeting was attended by the Board Members, Sri Sri Ravi Shanker, Dr Kapila Vatsyayan, Justice (Rtd.) GD Sharma, Dr (Ms) Sunita Narayan, Vijay Dhar and Dr (Prof.) Ved Kumari Ghai.</p><p align="justify">The Board expressed satisfaction about the arrangements made for the conduct of Shri Amarnathji Yatra 2010 and particularly appreciated the measures taken for environmental protection, including the operation of two Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs), based on the eco-friendly biological treatment, at the Baltal and Nunwan Base Camps.</p><p align="justify"><strong>Amarnath Yartra Introduction:</strong><br /> There is famous Rigvedic Verse that says "Ekam Sat" that is "There is one Being ,the sages call Him by many names." The God (Parmeshwar) has three deities who carry on the world .This is Known as Holy Trinity. Brahma- the creator, Vishnu - the perpetuator of life and Shiva (Mahesh) -the purifier and perpetuator of good and destroyer of evil. Rig Veda refer Shiva as Rudra as in its following verse. "We Worship Tryambaka (Rudra), Who spread Fragrance and Increases Nourishment, May He release me ,like the cucumber from its stem , From Mortal Life , But not From Immorality . "(Rig Veda Mandal VII Sukta 59 and Mantra 12).<br /><br />The Yajurveda describes Shiva as ascetic warrior Whose robe is of Deer Skin and He carries Trishul. According to the verse Satyam, Shivam ,Sundaram ,the life is described as having three facets Truth (Satyam), Good (Shivam) and the Beautiful (Sundaram).</p><p align="justify">Shiva is a living God. The most Sacred and ancient books of India, the Rig Veda narrates His presence in the hymns. Vedic myths, rituals and even astronomy testifies to His existence from the dawn of time .The Mohindaro and Harapa findings confirm Shiva worship in the ancient India. According to the older scriptures, He has three places of His residence. One is Kailash Parvat another is Lohit Giri under which Brahamputra flows and third is Muzwan Parvat .</p></div>A Jewel of a Pousada in Diamantina Minas Gerais Brazilhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/a-jewel-of-a-pousada-in2010-03-20T14:00:00.000Z2010-03-20T14:00:00.000ZAngela Whitworthhttps://tripatini.com/members/AngelaWhitworth<div><p><span style="font-size:10pt;color:#5e5e5e;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">I have just spent a couple of days in the fascinating colonial town of Diamantina which is on the diamond circuit of the gold route that runs from Diamantina to Ouro Preto and then on to Paraty and Rio de Janeiro. Set amongst rolling hills with lush vegetation and tropical flowers and plants, Diamantina is a fascinating city with plenty to do for a two or three day stay. Visiting the waterfalls and seeing the cave paintings en route to the hamlet of Biribiri which was one of the main producers of cashmere in the not too distant past, was a real treat.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;color:#5e5e5e;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">My accommodation which was recommended by Alison at <a href="http://www.hiddenpousadasbrazil.com/pousadadetail.php?idpousada=215&Pousada-Reliquias-do-Tempo">Hidden Pousadas Brazil</a> is a jewel of a pousada dating back to the mid 19th Century and belonging to the same family for 4 generations. Right in the historical centre of town and lovingly refurbished and restored by the owners with furnishings, pictures and objets d'art belonging to the family. There is even a small museum and chapel which the owners are happy to show any guest who is interested. Guests are warmly welcomed and given lots of advice on where to go and what to see. Bedrooms are simple but comfortably furnished with highly polished wooden floors, antique furniture, all belonging to the family, en suite shower rooms and comfortable beds (the sheets are excellent quality). Breakfast is served in the open courtyard on the lower floor and is a spread of local fare with fresh bread, local cakes and pastries, fresh fruit, juices, teas and coffees, cheeses and cold meats. If you fancy an egg for breakfast you just have to ask. The library on the first floor where I am writing this looks out over the nearby hills towards the slave road, that was built by slaves through the mountains to aid the movement of precious stones from the outlying areas back to Diamantina.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;color:#5e5e5e;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">The town itself has a great buzz, with many bars and restaurants catering for a wide variety of tastes and economy. Being a university town there are lots of young people hanging out and the general feeling is very relaxed and friendly. The cobbles are enormous which can make walking a bit tricky so this is not the place to come if you have any walking difficulty but otherwise it is all part of the fun. There is a museum, numerous churches, the old covered market which has music and local food on a Friday and Saturday night and local art shops. A good idea is to contact Ana Paula from the travel agency Ventura Falci who will put together an excellent itinerary to suit your requirements.</span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:10pt;color:#5e5e5e;font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">The nearest international airport is Belo Horizonte, a four hour drive from Diamantina but hiring a car is no trouble (just check the aircon is working) and the road is fine. A cheaper option is to take the bus which takes about 5 hours.</span></p><p></p></div>