Podcasts about great himalayan trail

Guest Canadian author Patti Shales Lefkos celebrated her creative nonfiction debut with Nepal One Day at a Time, an adventure travel memoir with a humanitarian twist. Her second book, Grounded by Granite, highlights her childhood on a remote island in a pristine lake in the Canadian Shield. In 2023, at the age of 77, Patti and her husband, Barry Hodgins, completed a 500-mile trek on Nepal's Great Himalayan Trail.  Summary This podcast episode features an interview with Patti Shales Lefkos, author of Nepal One Day at a Time. Patti discusses her solo trek through Nepal at age 67, which she undertook to prove her independence and capabilities. She shares insights about her experiences volunteering in remote Nepali villages, observing the impacts of Western influence, and navigating challenging situations like crawling through a dark cave monastery. Key takeaways: Stepping out of your comfort zone can lead to personal growth and increased self-confidence, regardless of age. Responsible tourism and cultural sensitivity are crucial when visiting remote areas, including asking permission before taking photos and being mindful of one's impact. Small acts of volunteerism and fundraising can make a significant difference in improving education and living conditions in underprivileged communities. The conversation also touches on the changes in Nepal due to tourism, the importance of respecting local cultures, and Patty's continued involvement in supporting education initiatives in the region. The episode concludes with a discussion of the value of pursuing new experiences and staying active as one ages. Social Media Personal website:  https://pattishaleslefkos.com Nepal One Day in Nepal Society: https://pattishaleslefkos.com/nepal-one-day-at-a-time-society/ About Jeff Jeff Ikler is the Director of Quetico Leadership and Career Coaching. “Quetico” (KWEH-teh-co). He works with leaders in all aspects of life to identify and overcome obstacles in their desired future. He came to the field of coaching after a 35-year career in educational publishing. Prior to his career in educational publishing, Jeff taught high school U.S. history and government. Jeff has hosted the “Getting Unstuck—Cultivating Curiosity” podcast for 5 years. The guests and topics he explores are designed to help listeners think differently about the familiar and welcome the new as something to consider. He is also the co-host of the Cultivating Resilience – A Whole Community Approach to Alleviating Trauma in Schools, which promotes mental health and overall wellness. Jeff co-authored Shifting: How School Leaders Can Create a Culture of Change. Shifting integrates leadership development and change mechanics in a three-part change framework to help guide school leaders and their teams toward productive change.

Carole Fuchs is a green ultra athlete, entrepreneur, and climate activist who has climbed some of the world's highest peaks, including Mount Everest. As the founder of Feel Run, a circular economy business that creates sustainable sportswear, Carole is passionate about reducing the environmental impact of the sports industry. We explore her many adventures in extreme environments, including her experiences climbing Everest and the challenges she faced on the way. She also discusses her latest project, the Great Himalaya Run—a 1,600-kilometer run across the Great Himalayan Trail in Nepal—where she will document the devastating impacts of the climate crisis on both the environment and the local communities. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Carole about adventures, resilience, climate activism, storytelling, and blazing a new path towards impact. Highlights 02:25 From Alpinist to Environmental Entrepreneur 06:05 Overcoming Fear and Taking Action 14:22 The Impact of the Climate Crisis 23:26 Challenges and Successes of Feel Run 28:05 Carole's Daily Routine and Motivation 33:36 Reaching the Peak of Everest 38:49 Environmental Challenges on Everest: Melting Glaciers and Waste 41:52 The Great Himalaya Run: Raising Awareness and Engaging Communities 52:37 Advice for Aspiring Changemakers: Take Action and Build Momentum Follow Carole here: https://www.instagram.com/carolefuchs/ And support her Great Himalayan Run crowdfunding campaign: https://gogetfunding.com/the-great-himalayan-run/

Meu convidado tem uma história bastante peculiar. Apesar de ter nascido e vivido no Brasil até os 33 anos, faz três décadas e meia que não possui residência fixa. Vive literalmente rodando o mundo atrás de experiências e sonhos, que o proporcionaram uma vida pouco ortodoxa para os padrões que conhecemos. Nascido no interior do Rio Grande do Sul, com 1 ano de idade mudou-se para Porto Alegre e com 11 veio morar em São Paulo. Durante alguns anos praticou natação e atletismo. Depois de formar-se em pediatria, decidiu mochilar por dois anos pela Europa e Ásia, atrás das sensações que havia vivido alguns anos antes, durante uma viagem que fez à Bolívia e ao Peru, quando pisou em uma montanha nevada pela primeira vez. De volta ao Brasil, começou a trabalhar e ao longo de cinco anos, percebeu que a vida que levava não fazia sentido. Em 1989, então com 33 anos, largou a profissão, namorada, familiares, amigos e partiu, sem passagem de volta, rumo ao desconhecido. Seu primeiro destino, Katmandu. Nunca antes ou depois sentiu-se tão livre, tão aberto para o que a vida lhe apresentaria. Foi o ano mais importante da sua vida e viajar passou a fazer parte da sua rotina. Em 1992 abriu sua primeira empresa de turismo, levando brasileiros para viajar pelos lugares que amava. Desde então vem adquirindo uma vivência única e guiando centenas de pessoas por inúmeros países. Em sua convivência com as culturas asiáticas acabou entrando em contato com yoga, meditação e o budismo, que influenciaram profundamente sua maneira de ver o mundo. Também teve a oportunidade de praticar vários esportes de aventura como o caiaque, o rafting, a vela, o ciclo turismo e a escalada em rocha e em gelo. Estar rodeado por montanhas nevadas, porém, é o que faz com que se sinta mais realizado. Escalou dezenas de montanhas do mundo, entre elas o Sajama, na Bolívia, o Chimborazo no Equador, o Damavand, no Irã. Em 2009 escalou o Cho Oyu, a sexta montanha mais alta do planeta, para em maio de 2010, colocar os pés no cume do Everest, tornando-se o oitavo brasileiro a chegar ao topo do mundo. Em dezembro de 2011 concluiu a escalada da montanha mais alta de cada continente, o chamado Sete Cumes, tornando-se o segundo brasileiro a conquistar este feito. Durante seis anos dividiu seu tempo entre as montanhas realizando suas próprias expedições ou guiando seus clientes e seu veleiro “Good Karma”, fazendo a circunavegação do planeta. Ele foi de São Paulo ao topo do Aconcágua pedalando, remando, correndo e escalando. De bicicleta, viajou duas vezes mais de 3.000km pelo Himalaia Indiano e veio da Austrália até o Brasil. Já correu algumas maratonas e recentemente aprendeu a velejar de Kitesurfe. Ano passado tornou-se o primeiro latino americano a completar o mais exigente trekking de longa duração do planeta, o Great Himalayan Trail, onde atravessou em 125 dias o Nepal de leste a oeste por trilhas próximas à fronteira com o Tibete. Para ele, só existe uma maneira de fazer algo bem feito. É fazer com amor, com todo o coração. Conosco aqui, o montanhista, hiker, médico, velejador, empreendedor, guia de montanha que vive viajando e já esteve  77 vezes no Campo Base do Everest. Um especialista em realizar sonhos e ajustar o seu rumo em busca do verdadeiro sentido da vida, doutor formado pela Escola Paulista de Medicina com PH.d e Pós doc em felicidade, o farroupilhense Manoel Augusto Monteiro Morgado. Inspire-se! SIGA e COMPARTILHE o Endörfina através do seu app preferido de podcasts. Contribua também com este projeto através do Apoia.se. Um oferecimento de @BOVEN_ENERGIA @TECHNOGYM_BRAZIL @SCOTT_BIKE_BRASIL  @GALIBIERCONSULTORIA                      

When Tassie runner, Jessie Ling, first dreamed up the adventure to fast-pack the Great Himalayan Trail, it seemed like an enormous undertaking. In 2022, joined by her friend Samantha Gash, Jessie finally turned that dream into a reality. The duo set off to traverse the length of Nepal over 50 days. But, like all good adventures, things didn't go according to plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back to season 5 (and the series finale) of The Altruistic Traveller podcast. My name is Bianca Caruana and for the past five years, I have been bringing you stories from influential change makers who are shaping our world for the better. In this episode, I speak with Marinel De Jesus - the founder of the award-winning media platform, Brown Gal Trekker, and mountain trekking enterprise, Equity Global Treks, both of which aim to elevate the status and roles of women and indigenous communities in the outdoor and travel industries.  In this podcast episode, we talk about how the former civil rights lawyer turned her passion for hiking into a full-time endeavour as a social entrepreneur, solutions-focused journalist, activist, and speaker. During the show, we talk about:  Human rights violations in the trekking industry The plight of porters' rights in Peru, Nepal, Pakistan and Tanzania Gender inequity in the trekking industry  Female leadership as a way to decolonise the tourism and outdoor industries The Porter Voice Collective and the KM82 documentary The Great Himalayan Trail campaign How to support porters and advocate for their human rights  Learn more about the project here: https://theportervoicecollective.org/ Watch the KM82 trailer here: https://youtu.be/Y6wQ3SCinE8 Follow Marinel on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/browngaltrekker/

Interview with Benedit Allen, a UK explorer now based in Prague; interview with Pavlína Adam, the first Czech woman to walk the Great Himalayan Trail.

Interview with Benedit Allen, a UK explorer now based in Prague; interview with Pavlína Adam, the first Czech woman to walk the Great Himalayan Trail.

Vanessa Oliveira percorreu 450 km da GHT (Great Himalayan Trail), que tem um total de 1.800 km. Ela começou na divisa do Nepal com a Índia, na parte leste e rumou em sentido oeste, passando pelo Campo Base do Kanchenjunga, Makalu e Everest. LANÇAMENTO DO LIVRO PATAGONIA Aproveite para comprar o meu novo livro com desconto, brindes e dedicatória: “PATAGONIA, uma caminhada no fim do mundo” - www.extremos.com.br

Listeners will be inspired by Patti Shales Lefkos' incredible story of determination, passion, and love for travel and education. From trekking over 700 kilometres of the Great Himalayan Trail to building homes and supporting education in Nepal, Patti has made a significant impact on the lives of many. She reminds us that one person can make a difference and encourages listeners to find their passion and keep moving forward. This podcast is a must-listen for anyone looking for inspiration and a reminder that it's never too late to make a positive impact on the world.Follow Patti on her trek via her website, and check out her book, Grounded by Granite, exploring the early life of Patti and her siblings spending time at their summer home, near Frontenac Provincial Park. Spending summers swimming, fishing and hunting for snapping turtles. I highly recommend you read her book, Nepal, One Day at a Time,  One woman's quest to teach, trek and help build a school in a remote village in the Himalayas. Patti's story will inspire do go the extra mile, to do what some say is impossible.About the Host, Randall McKeown

Rédacteur en chef de Wider Magazine, journaliste, auteur de nombreux livres sur la thématique outdoor, adepte de défis et d'aventures en tous genres et pratiquant de trail depuis 1999, Sylvain Bazin multiplie les casquettes et les expériences.Il va nous emmener avec lui dans cet épisode sur les sentiers du Great Himalaya Trail, une aventure de plus de 1000km au coeur d‘un Népal intrigant, spectaculaire mais aussi souvent inhospitalier, pour ne pas dire dangereux.Ce projet, que Sylvain appréhendait peut-être un peu plus qu'à son habitude, va prendre une tournure inattendue, dont il va rapidement et totalement perdre le contrôle.C'est avec beaucoup de sagesse et de cœur qu'il partage avec nous aujourd'hui cette bouleversante expérience. Ces jours où la vie a finalement, et heureusement, décidé de lui donner une seconde chance.Mais je ne vous en dis pas plus, Sylvain va vous raconter tout ça bien que moi.Bienvenue dans notre nouvel épisode de Course Epique “Péril au Népal".***Course Épique, c'est le podcast running et trail qui vous fait vivre dans chaque épisode une histoire de course hors du commun.Pour ne rien manquer de notre actualité et vivre les coulisses du podcast, suivez-nous sur Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/courseepique.podcast/Retrouvez également Course Epique en vidéo sur YouTube : https://bit.ly/courseepique_youtubeCourse Épique, un podcast imaginé et animé par Guillaume Lalu et produit par Sportcast Studios***CODE PROMO VIRTUOCOURSEEPIQUE2023 = code d'une valeur de 30€ valable jusqu'au 31/08/2022 inclus pour une location de minimum 1,5 jours et maximum 15 jours. Ne peut être utilisé qu'une seule fois pour une première location d'une voiture avec Virtuo. Offre non cumulable et dans la limite des stocks de véhicules disponibles. L'offre est limitée aux 200 premiers participants. Entrez le code dans l'espace dédié lors du paiement. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Ryan Sandes is one of the world's best-ever ultra-distance trail runners. His remarkable career started only in his 3rd year of university, when as a wannabe Springbok rugby player and non-runner, he entered the Knysna marathon – only because the half marathon was fully booked. After only three weeks of training, he completed the 42.2km in a little over three hours - which marked the beginning of a rather unexpected and quite remarkable career. His first official race as a novice trail runner, was a 250km race across the Gobi desert. Four months of training later, this totally unknown runner from Cape Town surprised the ultra-running world by crossing the finish line first. He went on to become the first person to win all four races in the 250km Four-Desert Series, and then to become the first person to win an ultra-trail race on all seven continents. Ryan upped the ante again, when he and a friend, Ryno Griesel, went on to set a new trail-running record by running 1 435km across the Great Himalayan Trail in Nepal, in only 25 days. Which included climbing 63.7km in elevation - the equivalent of running up and down Mount Everest 7.5 times! He speaks candidly and without filter about his career challenges and lessons - and let's us into his head as he describes the most extreme spiritual high moments of ‘going to the well', and to the depths of hell when the mind and body shuts down through sheer exhaustion. It's a riveting conversation with someone who's been to places that few humans ever have, or will go. First Ultra .840 University/work life 13.45 Gobi Desert 16.40 Competition 19.20 Bonking 30.00 Winning 34.30 Going pro 36.15 Sponsors 42.10 In the Zone 44.40 "Going to the well" 47.10

Hercules of the mountains, a salient personality of the "14 Peaks" documentary and the Guinness World Record holder for "Fastest time to Climb Mt. Everest and Mt. K2", Mingma David Sherpa is a true daredevil. Similarly, Mangal Lama is the ultimate downhill rider and is paramount for all the aspiring MTB riders of Nepal. In this episode of On Air, we get to meet and talk with the powerhouses of adventure about how they started, creating opportunities, the Great Himalayan Trail, littering in Everest, adventure tourism in Nepal, and many more.

Ultrarunner Magazine was treated to an interview with the incredible South African trail-running sensation, Ryan Sandes. During his 14-year running career, Ryan has completed and defeated some of the toughest ultramarathon's on earth! In 2010, he became the first competitor to win all four ‘Racing the Planet' desert races before going on to become the first person ever to win an Ultra-Trail race, on all seven continents! Discussing family life and the impact of the global pandemic, Ryan went over some of his biggest challenges to date, including winning the Western States 100 miler in 2017 and setting a Fastest Known Time (FKT) on the Great Himalayan Trail.

Welcome to our first Clubhouse live session — recorded for your convenience or in case you missed the live talk! This is our first Clubhouse session and we're super excited to be joined today by our dear friend, ultra runner and adventurer Ryno Griesel. Listen to our previous episode with Ryno 24. Ryno Griesel — FKT on The Great Himalayan Trail, journey through the self, and why quitting is not an option Connect with Ryno Website: rynogriesel.co.za Instagram: ryno_griesel Spread the Love JOIN THE RUN WITH LOVE COMMUNITY! www.facebook.com/groups/runwithlovecommunity Instagram: runwithlovepodcast Facebook: facebook.com/runwithlovepodcast Website: runwithlove.com Donate to the Run with Love Foundation: runwithlove.com/donate https://runwithlove.com/  

As I covered in a recent post, Everest 2021 is coming on soon. There are questions as to whether operators should run their programs at all. A few have canceled their Everest '21, but many, including Asian Trekking, are moving forward with confidence. Early reports suggest Nepal could issue well over 300 foreigner permits, high but under the record 382 in 2019. Also, it appears that COVD is slowing in Nepal, with over one-third of the population to be vaccinated by April. I discussed the situation with Dawa Steven Sherpa, Asian Trekking - CEO, which will run their EcoEverest expedition from the Nepal side this spring. We cover many topics from COVID in Nepal, Everest, trash, skydiving, and mountain biking plus K2. If you don't know who Asian Trekking is, let me give a brief intro. Established in 1982 by Ang Tshering Sherpa, his family had already been involved in mountain expeditions for many years. Ang Tshering's father, Konchok Chumbi Sherpa, was a friend of Sir Edmund Hillary and helped him prepare for Everest's ascent in 1953. Konchok Chumbi was also involved in the planning and supplied the porters and equipment for the 1963 American Everest Expedition. In 2007 Dawa Steven Sherpa, Ang Tshering's son took over the business deftly, leading the enterprise into the modern age of mountaineering. Dawa is no stranger to adventure with three Everest summits, plus summits on four other 8000ers. He completed the 3,000-mile Great Himalayan Trail in 99 days, is an avid skydiver, and recently rode his mountain bike from Kala Patar to Namche Bazaar! Dawa has overseen or personally led over 150 people to Everest's summit and championed massive trash cleanup operations throughout the Himalayas, especially Everest. He is also a climate change ambassador for WWF and patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Nepal. His mother is from Belgium. Dawa grew up in Nepal with an international influence, speaking five languages. Note, I will be covering all the action on Everest this spring on my Blog.

Ryno Griesel's passion is sports like adventure racing, rogaining, trail running and mountaineering. The beautiful film “Lessons from the Edge” follows Ryno and his friend Ryan Sandes as they attempt to set a FKT on the Great Himalayan Trail. Watch “Lessons From the Edge — Running the Great Himalayan Trail” HERE. Connect with Ryno Website: rynogriesel.co.za Instagram: instagram.com/ryno_griesel Facebook: facebook.com/ryno.griesel.7 Twitter: twitter.com/Ryno_Griesel LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ryno-griesel Spread the Love! Instagram: runwithlovepodcast Facebook: facebook.com/runwithlovepodcast Website: runwithlove.com Donate to the Run with Love Foundation: runwithlove.com/donate

Being in the mountains for an extended period of time, walking treacherous trails that lead to breathtaking destinations, is not easy. Hear from our guest for this episode, Suvi, joining us all the way from Finland, to share her experience of walking long trails like the Te Araroa, Pacific Crest Trail, and most recently half of the Great Himalayan Trail. A wonder woman in the mountains, Suvi has been working in the outdoor and tourism sector all her life and shares insightful tips for anyone looking to hike longer trails. Host- Juliana Shrestha Edit- Binita Jirel Social media- Menuka Gurung Follow us on Facebook and Instagram

Ryan Sandes is without doubt one of the hardest men on the planet! From running the Great Himalayan Trail, setting the FKT (Fastest Known Time) across the majestic Drakensberg Mountain Range in South Africa to being the only man to win a ultra distance trail running race on every continent of the world, there is not much that scares him! Parallel to all of that, Ryan has managed the professional and commercial aspect of his career exceptionally well and as a result, enjoys the support of some of the biggest brands in the world namely Red Bull, Salomon, Suunto and Oakley. In this episode, we speak to Ryan about his racing and adventure career but also delve into the details of how he has developed such a successful brand of himself all the while raising a family. If you are an aspiring athlete or someone who enjoys a good story then this one is for you!Enjoy!#somethingfresh #wildair #wildairmediahouse 

‘Everything you do shapes you and has an impact on your life’ - Ryan Sandes13 years as a professional athlete has allowed Ryan Sandes to experience some of the highest highs and some of the most challenging experiences of his life. Amidst achievements like winning Western States Endurance Run 100 mile and crossing Nepal in a Fastest Known Time (FKT) a journey of 1504km, 70,100m of elevation gain in a time of 25 days, 4 hours and 24 minutes along a version of the Great Himalayan Trail with Ryno Griesel, working alongside various foundations and becoming a father, Ryan has spent a lot of time getting grounded by the sport of trail running. And throughout this conversation, I think you’ll be able to understand that I mean that literally and figuratively. And remember"You don't ever conquer a mountain. You are permitted to stand on it ..." - John Muir I’d like to thank Ryan for taking the time to share some of his journey with us and wish him all the best for all the journeys which are sure to come.We thank and pay our respects the traditional custodians upon the lands which this podcast was created. We acknowledge and respect their Elders past, present and emerging.We really hope you enjoy this conversation and it helps us all maintain the Art of Conversation. Links for Ryan SandesWebsitehttp://ryansandes.com/ Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ryansandesFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/Ryan.Nicholas.Sandes/ Twitter https://twitter.com/ryansandes STOKELY - A creative endeavour to ensure we continue to connect, listen, learn and evolve through the Art of Conversation. If you align to our purpose and want to share the stoke, please find our links below, or please work on sparking up a conversation in your own life. Reach out! iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stokely/id1501022663 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3yEILLuSnhdPx0nNeoRx1Z Google Podcasts - https://podcasts.google.com/?q=stokely Podbean - https://stokely.podbean.com/ STICHER - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stokely   

Binita is a free spirit traveler. Born and raised in Jiri, she moved to Kathmandu to pursue her high school and her curiosity to learn took her to different places like Chitagong for undergraduate, South Korea for exchange program, Dolpa for 6 months teaching fellowship and solo travel through Solo Woman Travel Challenge. Recently, she completed 22 days of Mechi- Mahakali cycle ride, this was her first time in Terai region and she is going to conquer for The Great Himalayan Trail on March 2020! And understand the geography, culture and the people of that region.

Episode 165 of Talk Ultra is a Great Himalayan Trail Special to link with the release of ‘Lessons From The Edge’ film. We chat with Ryan Sandes, Ryno Griesel and Wandering Fever film maker, Dean Leslie.

One thing I’ve learned since doing this podcast - you never know how these conversations are going to go. But my favourite Looking Sideways chats are the ones that take on a life of their own, following their own conversational ebbs and flows. And episode 45, my conversation with ultra runner Ryan Sandes, is definitely one of those chats, For the uninitiated, Ryan is an ultra runner but you could also describe him as an adventure runner. He made his name on events such as the Four Deserts Series, in which competitors race 255 miles over seven days in separate races across the Sahara, Gobi, Atacama and Last Desert in Antarctica. He followed this by clocking wins in prestigious endurance events such as the Western States 100, and undertaking a succession of phenomenal endurance running feats that culminated in a Fastest Known Time (FKT in the parlance) attempt on a version of the Great Himalayan Trail with compatriot Ryno Griesel. That effort saw them race 1500km across the length of Nepal km in a time of 25 days, 4 hours and 24 minutes, battling frostbite, starvation, injury and harrowing mental challenges along the way. I was keen to find out the details of these feats, of course. But what I really wanted to explore was Ryan’s intimate knowledge of the relationship between physical pain and mental fortitude, and how athletes like this deal with the inevitable pain and hardships along the way. Ryan was as keen to talk about this as I was, and the result is a classic chat in the best Looking Sideways tradition, in which we delve into the specifics of an extraordinary way of life, and find out the reality of what it takes to operate at such a level. Massive thanks to Ryan for coming on the show and sharing his story so openly.

We speak with Ryan Sandes about his amazing FKT with Ryno Griesel on a section of Nepal’s Great Himalayan Trail. Elisabet Barnes discusses taking a break, looking at nutrition and how to return to training and racing healthy. We speak to Amir Ben Gacem about Ultra Mirage and we offer a free place! The Godfather of Trail, Kurt Decker brings us a chat with K Henninger and of course, Speedgoat co-hosts!

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Episode 150 of Talk Ultra brings you a preview chat with Ryan Sandes before he embarks on an epic FKT on the Great Himalayan Trail with Ryno Griesel. Kurt Decker brings us a chat with Brian Boyle and Speedgoat Karl is co-hosting.

The Great Himalaya Trail is one of the highest and longest trails in the world.  Between April and June of 2013, Doc McKerr became the first person to solo trek the Great Himalayan Trail on a 65 day, 1480 km trek in Nepal from east to west.  His route took him through some of the world's most amazing and difficult landscapes as he trekked through Himalayan foothills, forests, jungles, and remote villages.  In total he passed over thirteen 5000+ meter passes and reached two 5000+ meter base camps while exposed to all kinds of weather conditions.  You can learn more about his adventure at east2westnepal.org.  Doc McKerr, welcome to The Pursuit Zone.