28 February 2015

Babbel en Busuu

Aprende un idioma gratis y diviértete. Hola, quisiera reservar una habitación, por favor.


En el mundo globalizado en el que vivimos a día de hoy, el conocimiento de más de un idioma, se hace indispensable en numerosas facetas de la vida.



Babbel en Busuu: Herramientas del idioma español en linea.

Busuu is een startup afkomstig uit Oostenrijk/Liechenstein, een erg technisch aandoende - maar het is niet Amerikaans - oplossing voor het leren van Spaans en andere talen. Je kunt vrienden van Facebook en Google+ uitnodigen om je vorderingen te delen en elkaar te stimuleren om door te gaan. De premium versie voor betalende gebruikers is uitgebreider.
Het niveau begint bij 'Hola' en eindigt met het gebruik van de moeilijkere werkwoordstijden als de subjunctief.

Van -> Beginner -> A1Elementary -> A2Intermediate B1Upper -> Intermediate B2


Useful links

  1. Busuu
  2. Babbel
  3. Quora question
  4. Duo Lingo
  5. Review Chipp.de


About the founders Adrian (39), Co-Founder Adrian is from Liechtenstein, an impressively small country in the heart of the European Alps. A native speaker of the lovely Schweizerdeutsch, he is fluent in German, English and French and is also struggling valiantly to improve his Spanish. Bernhard (34), Co-Founder Bernhard was born in the beautiful city of Vienna in Austria, famous for valse (Walzer) and Sachertorte. His native tongue is the charming accent of Viennese German and he is fluent in English and Spanish. He´s still working on his (Brazilian) Portuguese and will keep you updated about his progress.

27 February 2015

Spaans leren door naar liedjes te luisteren (6) : Bamba Bamba Bamba

Spaans leren door naar liedjes te luisteren.



Cuando baja la marea



Lyrics:

Aire, en esta lenta tarde de verano tu recuerdo es una foto gris q las horas van difuminando q dificil dibujar tus rasgos medio dia despues de partir aire, si tus ojos eran higos negros si los dientes gajos de limon no recuerdo el arco de tus cejas ni siquiera puedo hablar a penas de otra cosa q no sea tu olor (coro) la mente cuando baja la marea por puro instinto de conservacion intenta cauterizar cada huella q deja a tras el paso del amor la mente cuando baja la marea mostrando la estructura del dolor activa un mecanismo de defensa para q no se ahogue el corazon ellos, cos su perfecto perfil tan hebreo desaliñado, lleno de proyectos hombros cargados y zapatos viejos (coro) aire, me falta el aire en esta lenta tarde de verano, no logro describirte tu recuerdo es una foto gris, apenas perfilada q las horas van difuminando, oh no! aire, intento dibujar tus rasgos pero casi ya no puedo, po mucho q lo intento q dificil es reconocer, con todo lo q amamos q no me has dejado a penas huella aire, ahora cuando baja la marea y el naufragio ya es total q pena



Useful links


  1. Learn spanish through songs

20 February 2015

Manaslu (8.163 m) winterexpeditie 2015 Simone Moro & Tamara Lunger

Simone & Tamara zitten in het basiskamp. Er ligt een twee meter sneeuw.

Ze hebben 31 dagen de tijd om de Manaslu te beklimmen en af te dalen via de East Pinnacle. Op 21 maart begint de lente.

Useful links

  1. Montagna tv bericht
Vertaling bericht op Montagna uit het Italiaans neer het Nederlands.

Kathmandu, Nepal - "Sneeuw, sneeuw en nog meer sneeuw. Gek het bedrag dat is gevallen. " Spreekt dus Simone Moro aangekomen 17 februari in het basiskamp van Manaslu samen met Tamara Lunger. De twee landde in Kathmandu op 16, en met de helikopter hebben snel de basis bereikt van de achtduizender in de Himalaya gisteren, ondanks de zware sneeuw, ze hebben de kok en hulpkok behaald. Er zijn minstens 2 meter sneeuw op de grond op de Manaslu, zoals verteld door de Simone Moro in een van de video's die al zijn gemaakt en verstuurd vanuit Manaslu. Vandaag is het weer verbeterd en volgens de laatste updates eindelijk de zon schijnt, dus waarschijnlijk het kleine team zal de activiteiten van de bouw van het basiskamp blijven. "Zodra het weer het toelaat - in feite, schreef gisteren op zijn blog op de website van de Gazzetta dello Sport -, moeten we de helikopter weer reizen vliegen" shuttles ", dus je hebt alles wat je nodig hebt hier eindelijk onze expeditie. In ieder geval is er geen haast, want met al die sneeuw in de muur, we hebben veel geduld voordat je beweegt ... ". Bedenk dat het doel van Simone Moro en TamaraLunger is de winterbeklimming via de normale route van de Manaslu (8163 meter hoog) en dan in de afdaling de top van de East Pinnacle West (7.992 meter).

Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, Manaslu Base Camp interview ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================ Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, Manaslu Base Camp interview 19.02.2015 by Planetmountain Interview with Italian alpinists Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, currently at Manaslu base camp where they are hoping to make the first winter enchainment of the Main summit (8163m) with the East Pinnacle (7992m).

Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger are already at Manaslu Base Camp, intent on climbing the eighth highest mountain in the world in winter. And, furthermore, to enchain the main summit (8163m) with the East Pinnacle, the ”secondary" peak, or rocky pinnacle, that rises to 7,992 meters, climbed for the first time on 10/11/1986 by two mountaineering legends: the Poles Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer. In short, this is a project that is by no means easy nor usual, also because the two reached BC two days ago and have little more than thirty days (31 to be exact) to fulfill their mission. On 21 March the winter season comes to an end... By the way, should they be successful then this would also be the first ascent of Manaslu carried out completely in the winter, since the first winter ascent carried out by the Poles Maciej Berbeka and Ryszard Gajewski was completed on 12 January 1984, but the expedition reached base Camp on 2 December, and on 21 December (the first day of winter) there were already at Camp 3. Details some will say... Perhaps so, but it’s just as true that in mountaineering in general, and on ascents such as these, details are important. ============================================================================================================================================================================================================================ 19.02.2015 by Planetmountain Interview with Italian alpinists Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, currently at Manaslu base camp where they are hoping to make the first winter enchainment of the Main summit (8163m) with the East Pinnacle (7992m). Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger are already at Manaslu Base Camp, intent on climbing the eighth highest mountain in the world in winter. And, furthermore, to enchain the main summit (8163m) with the East Pinnacle, the ”secondary" peak, or rocky pinnacle, that rises to 7,992 meters, climbed for the first time on 10/11/1986 by two mountaineering legends: the Poles Jerzy Kukuczka and Artur Hajzer. In short, this is a project that is by no means easy nor usual, also because the two reached BC two days ago and have little more than thirty days (31 to be exact) to fulfill their mission. On 21 March the winter season comes to an end... By the way, should they be successful then this would also be the first ascent of Manaslu carried out completely in the winter, since the first winter ascent carried out by the Poles Maciej Berbeka and Ryszard Gajewski was completed on 12 January 1984, but the expedition reached base Camp on 2 December, and on 21 December (the first day of winter) there were already at Camp 3. Details some will say... Perhaps so, but it’s just as true that in mountaineering in general, and on ascents such as these, details are important. Someone who knows a thing or two about this is Simone Moro, obviously the brainchild behind this project as well as being a reference point for winter ascents of the Himalayan giants seeing that he has made three first winter ascents: Shisha Pangma (8027 m) with Piotr Morawski, Makalu (8463 m) with Denis Urubko and Gasherbrum II (8035 m) with Urubko and Cory Richards. Moro has opted to share the Manaslu adventure with Tamara Lunger, the 1986 born alpinist from Bolzano who became only the second Italian female alpinist (after Nives Meroi) to summit K2 without oxygen. Choosing to team up with Lunger is both interesting and also beautiful, which gives credence to the strength of this young woman, to her stubbornness and her innate love for the mountains. This is certainly a great team... and time will tell whether they’ll be successful. In the meantime, while snow falls onto Manaslu BC, here are the first impressions “hot off the press" (so to speak) from Moro and Lunger. Simone, Tamara, I’ve read that you’re in Base Camp already... after catching sight of Manaslu for the first time, what did you think? Simone Moro: The first view was good, the East Pinnacle looks like a large. But I saw too much snow, here at BC it’s already two meters high. Tamara Lunger: I looked up, I felt the temperatures and hugged Simone, saying: "I think we really stand a chance!” If I’ve understood correctly, you’ll first attempt a winter ascent to the main summit of Manaslu and then decide whether to go for what appears to be the "icing" on the cake: the East Pinnacle… Can you give us an idea of ​​the commitment? Simone, can you put this in perspective by comparing it to your other winter ascents? Simone: Exactly. That's the plan. But I thought we’d set off immediately, right on our arrival at BC, but the addition 50cm of fresh snow and lack of gear has forced us to wait a bit. Also because it started snowing just a few hours after we arrived here. Comparing this winter ascent to others is difficult. I don’t know this mountain. It doesn’t appear very difficult technically, but this year we will have to wade through the snow and I hope we won’t risk too many avalanches… Tamara: We'll try to do both, but success doesn’t only depend on our willpower and dreams.. For me certainly it will be a battle against the cold! The project doesn’t seem easy in the slightest. Simone, in order of importance, what are the things that you’re worried about most? Simone: Avalanches are certainly what worry me most! Then the cold and the wind, but avalanches are top of the list. We’ve been told that it hasn’t snowed so much for 22 years… Out of interest: why did choose Tamara for this trip? Simone: Instinct... after having introduced her to Himalayan climbing in 2099 and joined her on some other projects, I observed her carefully and thought that she is strong enough and mature enough to attempt a winter ascent. Tamara ... what was your initial reaction? Did you immediately say yes or did you take your time and think about it? Tamara: I said yes right away, because Simone had already asked me the previous year. I was very pleased, proud and happy, because I saw it as an importante step in my climbing career. Preparation ... how have you “trained" for this expedition? And Simone, what do you consider most important in these "adventures" Tamara: I train by doing ski mountaineering, running, rock climbing and ice climbing or cycling. Apart from this though, the mental preparation is the most important aspect Simone: In all honest, for years, decades even, I’ve never stopped training. It’s part of my daily life now, a personal discipline. For this expedition I ran a lot and did exercises to build up my muscle bulk. Obviously climbing remains a constant for a mountaineer, and when I want to improve technically I train on my board at home, alone, thinking about what lies in store. Ridges and gullies are where I train regularly and the Orobie, my backyard mountains, are perfect for this. Logistics, gear, communication... I imagine you've planned everything in minute detail. But what can't you do without? Tamara: My lucky charm and the trust from the people I love. Simone: This is my 53rd expedition and by now I could organise everything in my sleep. But I prefer to reamin wide awake and check my notes that I jotted down during previous expeditions. The only thing I would never do without are my good spirits and my climbing partner. I hate drawn faces or those who have to be downbeat. What do you expect from each other, in short, what sort of team (and mountaineers) do you want to be? Simone: I think Tamara is a bulldozer and therefore her I expect to see a turbo diesel engine at work. As for myself, I hope I can count on good health (I had the flu the week before we left). I hope we'll be lucky with the weather and that the snowpack will be OK. Tamara: I want to just be myself, maybe with the ability to suffer a bit, like the Poles; - ... Then all we need is to get on well together and will give our dreams some wings! ;) What about the timing, apart from the end of winter... talking of which there isn't much time left ... Simone: Yes, we have time until 21 March 21... let's see. Tamara: If good weather comes we'll give it all we've got, then we'll see further! I'm not an expert in winter climbing;-) Now that the adventure has really began, deep down in your hearts, what do you hope most of all? Simone: I reckon it's time for it to stop snowing and let us give it a go ;-) Tamara: The best would be for us to summit. But the most important thing is that we return home safely, and with a lot more experience under our belts.

11 February 2015

Manaslu (8.163 m)winterexpedition 2015

Manaslu (8.163 m)winterexpedition 2015

Iré con Tamara Lunger, que es una chica italiana que también forma parte del equipo de The North Face, así como de La Sportiva y Garmin (tenemos los mismos patrocinadores).

Excerpt van de website van Tamara Lunger:

Nach meinem Gipfelerfolg am K2 hat mich gleich Simone Moro kontaktiert und mich gefragt, ob ich mitkommen möchte zu einer Winterexpedition. Eigentlich hatte ich mit dem Ziel schon abgeschlossen, aber der Gedanke gefiel mir, vor allem, weil ich mich zu jener Zeit in einem totalen Flow befand und glaubte, alles niederreißen zu können. Also sagte ich zu. Es war für mich auch eine Art Bestätigung, als wäre ich von der kleinen Heidi herangewachsen zu großen Tamara. Und natürlich machte es mich unheimlich stolz, dass er das Vertrauen in mein Können hatte. Destination war noch unklar, aber wir haben doch noch was gefunden;) Am 14.2. steigen wir in den Flieger und starten nach Nepal. Unser Ziel ist es eine Winterbesteigung des Manaslu zu machen, was heißt, wir befinden uns während der gesamten Expedition im kalendarischen Winter. Gyalzen Norbu, Artur Hajzer und Toshio Imanishi waren 1956 die Erstbesteiger des Berges. Der Manaslu wurde am 12. Januar 1984 erstmals von den Polen Berbeka Maciej und Gajewski Ryszard im Winter bestiegen, allerdings war die Besteigung nicht eine komplette Winterbesteigung. Simone und ich wollen nach der Akklimatisierung zunächst auf den 8163 Meter hohen Hauptgipfel und dann noch den East Pinnacle (7992m; der höchste 7000er) besteigen. Die Aufstiegsroute sowie Abstiegsroute soll der Normalweg von Nord Ost sein. Diese Überschreitung machten 1984 die beiden Polen Artur Hajzer und Jerzy Kukuczka,aber von Süden aufsteigend. Die Expedition wird 46 Tage dauern. Mit uns im Basislager werden wir einen Koch und einen Gehilfen haben. Ich freu mich richtig über dieses Abenteuer, obwohl ich weiß, dass ein Fehler in dieser Höhe in Kombination mit der Kälte wahrscheinlich den Tod bedeutet. Aber mit einem so erfahrenen Partner an meiner Seite, können wir schon Mal beruhigt starten. Was dann wirklich auf uns zukommen wird, das werden wir erst vor Ort sehen. Wir werden euch wieder fleißig informieren und auch in der Gazzetta dello Sport wird regelmäßig Bericht erstatten. Dann wünsche ich euch noch einen schönen Winterausklang, haltet uns die Daumen und wir sehen uns dann Ende März wieder, wo ich euch hoffentlich über eine erfolgreiche Expedition berichten kann.

Useful links
  1. Manaslu winterexpedition Simone Moro
  2. Website Tamara Lunger
  3. Simone Moro & Tamara Lunger plannen wintertraverse op de Manaslu (8.163 m)
  4. Montagna.tv website (Italiaans)
  5. Tamara op de top van de K2
  6. Desnivel interviewt Simone Moro - in het Spaans -
  7. Simone Moro Offical Store

10 February 2015

Carlos Soria Fontán doet zijn laatste buikspieroefeningen in Spanje voor zijn vertrek

Op facebookpagina 'Yo Subo con Carlos Soria laat Carlos zijn laatste buikspieroefeningen zien voor zijn vertrek. Hij gebruikt de TRX.

06 February 2015

Annapurna map

Annpurna (8091 m) Himalaya

"Annapurna South Face" by Gianni Scopinaro from Genova, Italia - Annapurna. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Carlos Soria Fontán anuncia oficialmente su doble Expedición BBVA al Annapurna y el Dhaulagiri

Over één week vertrekt Carlos Soria - die vandaag jarig is - weer naar de Himalaya's. Op het menu staan de Anapurna en de Dhaulagiri.
En una semana Carlos Soria pondrá rumbo al Himalaya de nuevo.



Carlos Soria, alpinista de Ávila, prepara un doble reto para esta primavera: escalar el Annapurna y el Dhaulagiri, dos de los ochomiles más peligrosos del Himalaya. Ha anunciado este proyecto nada más cumplir los 76 años. Si lo consigue, se convertiría en la persona de mayor edad que corona ambas montañas.
"Me encuentro muy fuerte y creo que podemos lograr este increíble reto si las condiciones nos acompañan", afirma Soria. El alpinista y los miembros de la expedición que patrocina BBVA están ultimando los preparativos de este reto. De lograrlo, Carlos Soria se quedará a un paso de completar los 14 ochomiles.
"Me encuentro muy fuerte y creo que podemos lograr este increíble reto si las condiciones nos acompañan" Este objetivo no es baladí, el Annapurna tiene 8.091 metros de altura -la décima más elevada del planeta- y es una de las montañas más peligrosas del mundo. "El Annapurna es seguramente la montaña más peligrosa, junto al K2. Las avalanchas son el principal problema", comenta Soria. La clave es "comprobar las condiciones y estudiar el mejor momento para el ataque a la cumbre", por lo que irán "muy al principio de la temporada". El alpinista español ya intentó escalar esta montaña en 2012, pero no lo logró: "Se mostró implacable con nosotros".
El Annapurna significa "Diosa de las cosechas" o "Diosa de la abundancia" y se encuentra en la cordillera del Himalaya nepalí, al este de la zona del río Gandaki, uno de los más caudalosos de Nepal.
Dos retos para una expedición Después del Annapurna, la Expedición BBVA pondrá rumbo al Dhaulagiri. La "Montaña Blanca" es uno de los lugares más bellos del planeta pero también de los más difíciles de acometer para los alpinistas. Sus 8.167 metros de altura, y sus 3.357 metros de prominencia, la sitúan como la séptima montaña más alta del planeta y una de las más difíciles de escalar.

El Dhaulagiri es una vieja conocida de Carlos Soria y ésta será la quinta ocasión en la que intente hollar su cima. "El Dhaula es un montañón espectacular. Solo la separan 24 km del Annapurna y vamos a aprovechar esa cercanía para lograr las dos cumbres en la expedición", afirma el abulense. "Es uno de los retos más complicados a los que me he enfrentado pero haciendo bien las cosas como solemos hacerlas, es muy posible que lo logremos".

La cumbre solidaria de Carlos Soria Carlos y sus compañeros visitarán durante su trekking de aclimatación Sama, un pequeño pueblo de 500 habitantes localizado en el Valle del Manaslu. En 2010, Carlos Soria promovió una iniciativa para ayudar a la escuela de Sama y desde 2012, BBVA recogió el testigo y se propuso conseguir que el centro cuente con un programa de becas que funcione de manera permanente y autónoma. La Expedición comprobará de primera mano las mejoras realizadas en la escuela durante los últimos años.


Leer más: Carlos Soria escalará el Annapurna a sus 76 años - MARCA.com

01 February 2015

Daniele Nardi progress on Nanga Parbat (8.126 m)

Diamir Face Mummery spur

For comparison below Kinshofer route (red) & Messner route (1978) (brown)