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Travel Program, 2012 (July - December)
AGS Publications Travel Program, 2012
Last Updated:
March 29, 2012
The AGS Travel Program
THE 2012 SEASON [January through June]
brochure for the individual AGS Education Tour.
TRACING THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA
April 7 - 24, 2012 (18 days)
We are delighted to announce this exciting new expedition aboard the elegant, 64-cabin Clipper Odyssey that highlights the very best of coastal West Africa. In the company of American Geographical Society lecturer Douglas Sherman and a team of onboard experts
in cultural and natural history, you will visit NINE countries and discover the intriguing cultural heritages, storied histories, and numerous natural wonders of these lesser-visited African nations.
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AGS Lecturer: Douglas Sherman, Professor of Geography and Department Head, The University of Alabama.
FROM NEW ENGLAND AND THE ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY AND BEYOND TO THE GREAT LAKES
May 24 - June 5, 2012 (13 days)
It begins quietly. A fishing boat’s hull bumps gently upon a wharf, and a bell tolls once…twice. The gulls cry out, and gather, winging and wheeling in the gathering light. The dandelion meadows and the sun speak brightly to one another as sea-foam breaks on granite cliffs. And after the boats return, bearing cod and clams and lobster, a bursting sunset dips to
reveal the galaxy above. In the dark, the archaic lighthouses wink. So it must have been, to the 19th-century fisherfolk of New England and the Canadian Maritimes. And so it still is today. We invite you aboard the American-flagged, 138-guest Yorktown in the deliriously beautiful weather of late spring 2012, for a voyage of rustic pleasures from Massachusetts
to Montreal. With sailboats in the bays and history in our hearts, we’ll voyage from the legendary whaling town of Gloucester nor’easterly, to the pride of a Mainer’s maritime heart, colonial Boothbay Harbor and Bath.
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AGS Lecturers: Peggy Gripshover and Thomas Bell, Professors of Geography, Westerm Kentucky University.
FROM NEW ENGLAND AND THE ST LAWRENCE SEAWAY AND BEYOND TO THE GREAT LAKES
June 5 - June 16, 2012 (12 days)
In our own backyard is one of the world’s grandest waterways—and in the early days of summer 2012 we would like you to join us on an unforgettable voyage from Montreal, down the St. Lawrence Seaway, and through the Great Lakes to Chicago. Why travel to
faraway destinations when breathtaking scenery, remarkable history, and one-of-a-kind ecosystems lie at your doorstep? We invite you aboard the American-flagged, 138-guest Yorktown and , on this magnificent voyage, cruise four of the five Great Lakes and also navigate the fantastic canals of the St. Lawrence Seaway. Begin with
a combination of wonderful scenery and impressive engineering. The St. Lawrence Seaway, which stretches for more than 2,340 miles from the Atlantic Ocean to the heart of North America, is a technological marvel of canals and locks. The stretch of the Seaway
from Montreal to Lake Ontario is considered one of the most amazing engineering feats in history. Seven locks will lift our ship 247 feet above sea level in order to enter Lake Ontario.
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AGS Lecturers: Peggy Gripshover and Thomas Bell, Professors of Geography, Westerm Kentucky University.
NORWEGIAN FJORDS AND SCOTTISH ISLES
June 23 - July 6, 2012 (14 days)
This Norwegian Fjords and Scottish Isles expedition is a revelation of stunning scenery, brightly painted towns, amazing archaeology, and a variety of nesting seabirds, all bathed in the golden glow of the northern summer. Follow in the wake of intrepid Vikings and
modern-day explorers in the comfort of the intimate, 64-cabin Clipper Odyssey, whose fleet of Zodiacs allow us to fully explore the narrow waterways and isolated coves..
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AGS Lecturer: Susan Hardwick, Emerita Professor of Geography, The University of Oregon.
COMPLETED TOURS
CUBA: From Columbus to Castro
March 9 - 20, 2012 (12 days)
We are delighted to announce this exciting new lecture seriesin Cuba by Dr. Joseph Scarpaci, founder and Executive Director of The Center for the Study of Cuban Culture and Economy. Dr. Scarpaci has visited Cuba over 50 times.
Included are visits to four of Cuba’s seven cities founded by 16th century explorer Diego Velazquez: Santiago, Baracoa, Trinidad, and Havana; meetings with a variety of local Cuban professionals, including Dr. Alejandro Hartmann, city historian and
Director of the Baracoa Museum; and restaurant entrepreneur David Aloma; in-depth explorations of two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Trinidad, which is maintained as a living museum; and Havana, including a city orientation tour with an architectural historian;
a first-hand look at the arts in Cuba with visits to the home of artists Juan Moreira and Alicia Leal and the home of art critic and dealer Cristina Vives, plus a cocktail reception at the Ludwig Foundation; learning about U.S.-Cuban relations with a lecture by professor/diplomat Carlos Alzuguray and a briefing at the U.S. Interest Section in Havana;
and a performance of Cuban music by classical guitarist Luis Manuel Molina at Havana’s Ceramics Museum, plus Cuban and Afro-Cuban dance performances in Baracoa.
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AGS Lecturer: Joseph Scarpaci, Professor of Geography, founder and Executive Director of The Center for the Study of Cuban Culture and Economy.
EXPERIENCES OF A LIFETIME BY PRIVATE JET
February 20 - March 14, 2012 (24 days)
Join American Geographical Society lecturer David Keeling for an epic 24-day private jet expedition to experience eight unique adventures in eight of
the world’s most exciting and hard-to-reach destinations in Africa, the Indian Ocean, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, and the Middle East.
For more information about this fabulous program, click on http://www.tcsandstarquestexpeditions.com/client_show_travel.php?cid=AGS&idi=41.
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AGS Lecturer: David J. Keeling, Professor of Geography and Department Head, Western Kentucky University.
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