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May 9 to 24, 2018

Great Britain’s legendary history has been the inspiration for writers, musicians and travelers for centuries. The first time I visited the area in the 1980s, I was struck by the palpable images of its storied past that seemed to linger everywhere, from ancient churches and ruins to misty landscapes and craggy shorelines. Join Stanford professor Linda Paulson aboard the Ocean Adventurer as we sail among the 6,000-plus islands that surround England and delve into the civilizations that have influenced these remote isles—from Stone Age dwellers and Saxon invaders to Celtic tribes and Norman conquerors. As we sail past the shale-and-sandstone cliffs that frame the shores of these mystical isles, keep an eye out for the real-life winged creatures that dwell among the cliffs. Come cruise these haunting waters with us!

GIANT’S CAUSEWAY, NORTHERN IRELAND

CAPTIONHighlightsH I K E atop the 40,000 naturally formed hexagonal basalt columns that make up Giant’s Causeway, located on the coast of Northern Ireland.

O B S E R V E the habits of the colorful puffin and other native birds such as the guillemot, kittiwake and razorbill.

E X P L O R E the remarkably well-preserved Stone Age village of Skara Brae and view the nearby enigmatic Standing Stones of Stenness and the Ring of Brodgar.

L E A R N tabout all aspects of these wild places from our remarkable roster of some six trip leaders that includes our faculty leader as wellas a naturalist, geologist, historian and ornithologist.

BRETT S. THOMPSON, ’83, DIRECTOR, STANFORD TRAVEL/STUDY

COVER: RING OF BRODGAR, ORKNEY ISLANDS

D R . L I N D A P A U L S O N discovered Europe as a teenager, traveling with family and visiting friends, and has tried to spend a part of every year there ever since. She majored in English, French and art history as an undergraduate and taught at an international orphanage in Switzerland after graduation. She returned to the U.S. and earned her PhD in comparative literature at UCLA, specializing in 19th-century British, French and German literature, particularly the novel. Since coming to Stanford in 1985, she has shared her love of theater with thousands of undergraduates, whom she takes to the Oregon Shakespeare Festival several times a year. “Comparative literature,” says Dr. Paulson, “tempts me to range across disciplines and to study history, art, theater and music, along with literature—a constant challenge and delight.”

— Associate dean and director, master of liberal arts program, Stanford University — Lecturer, Stanford’s English department — Resident fellow, Donner House since 1986 — Recipient, Stanford’s Dinkelspiel Award for distinguished teaching and service to the University

Expedition LeadersSince 1990 Stanford Travel/Study has partnered with Zegrahm Expeditions to combine some of the world’s most remote and remarkable destinations with expedition leaders and naturalists who are experts in their fields and passionate about the natural wonders we encounter. Joining Professor Paulson on this voyage are expedition leader Mike Messick, historian T.H. Baughman, naturalist Ingrid Nixon, geologist Tom Sharpe and ornithologist Jim Wilson.

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WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY, MAY 9 & 10DEPART U.S. / LONDON, ENGLANDBoard independent overnight flights to London. Upon arrival on Thursday, check in to our hotel, with the rest of the day at leisure to explore the city independently. Gather at our hotel this evening for a welcome reception and dinner. HILTON LONDON PADDINGTON HOTEL (5/10: D)

FRIDAY, MAY 11LONDON / PORTSMOUTH / EMBARK After breakfast, depart via train for Portsmouth. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before a tour of this famous port city. This afternoon embark our ship. OCEAN

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SATURDAY, MAY 12FALMOUTH / PENZANCE This morning take a stroll through Trebah Garden, a beautiful subtropical garden with a stunning coastal backdrop five miles southwest of Falmouth. After lunch aboard our ship, enjoy a tour of the Eden Project in Penzance. This innovative complex of domes houses plants from around the world, each dome emulating a natural

biome. Or, take a walk through the expansive Trelissick Garden, noted for its impressive collection of camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas; the garden also offers glorious views of the Fal River and the distant rolling hills. OCEAN ADVENTURER (B,L,D)

SUNDAY, MAY 13ISLES OF SCILLYBecause they are warmed by the North Atlantic Drift, the Isles of Scilly have allowed the island’s inhabitants to turn a passion for growing flowers into a major industry. This morning board local boats and cruise to Tresco to visit the ruins and exquisite subtropical gardens at the medieval Tresco Abbey. OCEAN ADVENTURER (B,L,D)

MONDAY, MAY 14SKELLIG ISLANDS, IRELANDThe wonderfully remote Skellig Islands are one of Europe’s most impressive seabird citadels; Little Skellig is home to the second-largest colony of gannets in the world. Other seabirds found here include kittiwakes, razorbills, Manx shearwaters and nesting puffins. Dependent on weather and permission to access, visit nearby Skellig Michael, the site of an important 6th-century Anchorite monastery and today a World Heritage site. OCEAN

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TUESDAY, MAY 15DUNMORE EAST / WATERFORD / SALTEE ISLANDSFrom the port city of Dunmore East, drive through scenic countryside to Waterford. Options today include a visit to the renowned Waterford Crystal glassworks to watch master craftsmen at work or a tour of Mount Congreve, a magnificent 18th-century Georgian estate with beautiful gardens. Return to our ship for lunch and cruise toward the privately owned Saltee Islands. These islands attract a variety of birds to their craggy masses; on Great Saltee Island search for puffins, murres, razorbills, gannets and more of the 47 bird species that have been recorded here. OCEAN

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 16PORT ST. MARY, ISLE OF MAN, UK CROWN DEPENDENCYEnjoy a leisurely morning aboard ship as we cruise to Port St. Mary on the Isle of Man. Ashore, board the Isle of Man Steam Railway, the last-remaining remnant from the extensive Victorian rail system that served the main centers on the island. Ride through quaint and picturesque villages to the southern resort of Port Erin. OCEAN ADVENTURER (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, MAY 17PORTRUSH, NORTHERN IRELAND / GIANT’S CAUSEWAY / RATHLIN ISLAND / ISLE OF ISLAYDisembark at Portrush and travel overland to the World Heritage site of Giant’s Causeway. This three-mile-long section of coastline is a geological masterpiece—with some 40,000 closely packed hexagonal columns of varying heights lining the coast and descending like a staircase into the sea. Visit the rugged cliffs of Rathlin Island, where colonies of guillemots, kittiwakes, razorbills and puffins await us. After lunch, go ashore on the Isle of Islay for a tour of the world-famous Lagavulin Distillery. OCEAN ADVENTURER (B,L,D)

FRIDAY, MAY 18STAFFA, INNER HEBRIDES, SCOTLAND / IONAWeather permitting, spend the afternoon exploring the

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uninhabited island of Staffa by Zodiac and visit its most famous feature, Fingal’s Cave. The cave’s peculiar rock formations and unusual coloring are a delight to behold, and the wonderful echo of the sea from within served as the inspiration for Mendelssohn’s Hebrides Overture. Stop next at Iona where, in 563 C.E., the missionary St. Columba built a monastery and spread Christianity throughout Scotland. Though it suffered repeated attacks and destruction by Vikings over the centuries, the monastery was restored each time, and some of the later buildings still stand. Visit the monastery site; the nearby cemetery of St. Oran, where numerous Scottish kings are buried; and the 12th-century Iona Abbey. OCEAN ADVENTURER (B,L,D)

SATURDAY, MAY 19ST. KILDA, OUTER HEBRIDES / FLANNAN ISLANDSSpend the morning at St. Kilda, once home to a small community, evidenced by abandoned houses and cleits, beehive-shaped cells where goods were stored. As we cruise among the Flannan Islands this afternoon, puffins, fulmars, murres and kittiwakes should be plentiful. Of special interest to birders is the Leach’s petrel colony on the grassy slopes of Eilean Mor beneath the lighthouse. OCEAN

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SUNDAY, MAY 20KIRKWALL / ORKNEY ISLANDSArrive today in the capital city of Kirkwall on Mainland Island in the Orkneys for visits to the magnificent St. Magnus Cathedral and some of the island’s major archaeological sites. Maes Howe, a chambered tomb dating from 3,500 B.C.E., is known for its runic hieroglyphs left by visiting 12th-century Vikings. Then visit the enigmatic Standing Stones of Stenness, the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae, a remarkably well-preserved Stone Age village buried in sand some 4,500 years ago. Return to Kirkwall for an afternoon walking tour of this charming city. OCEAN ADVENTURER

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MONDAY, MAY 21LERWICK, SHETLAND ISLANDS / ISLE OF NOSS / MOUSAThis morning we begin with a guided walking tour of Lerwick, capital of the Shetland Islands, which are steeped in Norse heritage. After the tour enjoy some free time to stroll Lerwick’s narrow streets and browse its many shops or raise a pint at the local pub. After lunch onboard, cruise by Zodiac to the Isle of Noss, where spectacular cliffs support a large and diverse population of more than 80,000 seabirds—guillemots, razorbills, gannets, shags and

more. This evening go ashore at Mousa to view one of Britain’s finest Iron Age ruins, an unusually well-preserved 40-foot broch, or dry stone structure, dating from about 200 C.E. OCEAN ADVENTURER

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TUESDAY, MAY 22FAIR ISLEOne of the most isolated settlements in the British Isles, Fair Isle is renowned for the quality and intricacy of its handmade sweaters that are crafted using local wool. It is also famous as a haven for seabirds, including gannets, murres, black-legged kittiwakes, numerous gull species and a large colony of puffins. After a short walk, join some of the 70 islanders at their community center for tea and cakes, then pay a visit to the local museum. OCEAN ADVENTURER (B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23ABERDEEN / DISEMBARK / EDINBURGHDisembark in Aberdeen this morning, and enjoy a scenic train ride to Edinburgh. Check in to our hotel for a special farewell reception and dinner. BALMORAL HOTEL (B,L,D)

THURSDAY, MAY 24EDINBURGH / U.S.Transfer to Edinburgh Airport for independent flights to the U.S. (B)

MAY 24 TO 28( 5 ADDIT IONAL DAYS ) FAROE ISLANDSWith dramatic landscapes of green meadows, craggy mountains and windswept headlands, the remote Faroe Islands are a nature lover’s paradise. The hospitable residents of this Danish-ruled demi-country have a language and culture unique to the islands, which boast a long and fascinating history.

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THE EDEN PROJECT, PENZANCE

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Ocean Adventurer The 120-guest Ocean Adventurer is a superb oceangoing vessel that is being completely refurbished in 2017. Each stateroom has an ocean view, individu-ally controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, ample wardrobe space, full-length mirrors, desk and chair, hair dryer and en suite bathroom. Public facilities include a dining room that accommodates all guests at a single seating, club bar, lounge, library, gift shop, infirmary staffed by a registered physician, laundry and small gym. A fleet of Zodiac landing craft permits us to land anywhere nature or curiosity dictates.

Program Cost* Rates are per person, based on double occupancy, unless otherwise specified.

*Stanford Alumni Association nonmembers add $300 per person.

**Single accommodations are limited at this rate. Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate.

1 $10,980 —Cabin on Lower Deck with porthole &twin beds, 136 sq. ft.

2 $11,680 $11,680**Cabin on Lower Deck with porthole & twin beds, 136 sq. ft.

3 $12,280 $12,280**Cabin on Main Deck with porthole or window & twin beds, 136 sq. ft.

4 $12,880 —Cabin on Main Deck with porthole or window & twin beds, 136 sq. ft.

5 $13,580 $13,580**Cabin on Main Deck with window & twin beds, 136 sq. ft.

6 $14,380 —Cabin on Upper Deck with window & twin beds, 165 sq. ft.

7 $15,280 —Cabin on Upper and Captain’s decks with window & queen bed or twin beds, 165 sq. ft.

Suite $16,980 —Cabin on Captain’s Deck with window & queen bed or twin beds, 210 sq. ft.

Owner’s Suite $18,480 —Cabin on Bridge and Captain’s decks with window & queen bed or twin beds, 230 sq. ft.

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D A T E SMay 9 to 24, 2018 (16 days)

S I Z ELimited to a total of 120 participants, including travelers from Stanford University and Zegrahm Expeditions. Single accommodations are limited; please call for availability.

I N C L U D E D2 nights of deluxe hotel accommodations 12-night cruise aboard the Ocean Adventurer 14 breakfasts, 13 lunches and 14 dinners Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions Gratuities to guides, drivers and ship crew for all group activities All tours and shore excursions as described in the itinerary

Group transfers and baggage handling on program arrival and departure days Port fees and embarkation taxes Minimal medical, accident and evacuation insurance Educational program with lecture series and pre-departure materials, including recommended reading list, a selected book, map and travel information Services of our professional tour manager to assist you throughout the program

N O T I N C L U D E DInternational and U.S. domestic airfare Passport and visa fees Immunization costs Meals and beverages other than those

specified as included Independent and private transfers Trip-cancellation/interruption and baggage insurance Excess-baggage charges Personal items such as internet access, telephone and fax calls, laundry and gratuities for nongroup services

A I R A R R A N G E M E N T SYou are responsible for booking and purchasing airfare to the start location of the program and from the end location of the program. These air purchases are NOT included in the program cost. To assist you in making these independent arrangements, we will send you information on when to arrive and depart with your confirmation materials.

W H A T T O E X P E C TMost activities require a relatively moderate level of exertion. You’ll need to be able to climb into and out of Zodiacs for excur-sions ashore and walk from one to three miles, occasionally over rough terrain such as cobblestones and uneven, rocky beaches. We have designed shore excursions to accommodate both those who prefer moderate strolls and those who prefer more active hikes. In May, temperatures range from the low 50s (ºF) to mid-60s; as we travel north, temperatures will cool slightly. Flexibility is a must, as itineraries are subject to change, and landings will be tidal- and/or weather-dependent. We welcome travelers 15 years of age and older on this program.

Deposit & Final PaymentA 1,000-per-person deposit is required to hold space for the Wild and Ancient Britain program. Sign up online at alumni.stanford.edu/trip?britain2018 or call the Travel/Study office at (650) 725-1093. Final payment is due 120 days prior to departure. As a condition of participation, all confirmed participants are required to sign a Release of Liability.

Cancellations & RefundsDeposits and any payments are refundable, less a $500-per-person cancellation fee, until 120 days prior to departure. After that date, refunds can be made only if the program is sold out and your place(s) can be resold, in which case a $1,000-per-person cancellation fee will apply.

InsuranceStanford Travel/Study provides all travelers who are U.S. or Canadian citizens with minimal medical, accident and evacuation coverage under our group-travel insurance policy. Our group policy is intended to provide minimal levels of protection while you are traveling on this program. You may choose to subscribe to optional trip-cancellation and baggage insurance. Information will be provided to travelers with their welcome materials. The product offered includes special benefits if you purchase your policy within 14 days of written confirmation of your participation on the trip.

EligibilityWe encourage membership in the Stanford Alumni Association as the program cost for nonmembers is $300 more than the members’ price. A person traveling as a paid guest of a current member will not be charged the nonmember fee. To purchase a membership, visit alumni.stanford.edu/goto/membership or call (650) 725-0692.

ResponsibilityThe Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University and our operators act only as agents for the passenger with respect

to transportation and ship arrangements and exercise every care possible in doing so. However, we can assume no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay or irregularity in connection with the service of any automobile, motorcoach, launch or any other conveyance used in carrying out this program or for the acts or defaults of any company or person engaged in conveying the passenger or in carrying out the arrangements of the program. We cannot accept any responsibility for losses or additional expenses due to delay or changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, quarantine, force majeure or other causes beyond our control. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger as tour rates provide arrangements only for the time stated. We reserve the right to make such alterations to this published itinerary as may be deemed necessary. The right is reserved to cancel any program prior to departure in which case the entire payment will be refunded without further obligation on our part. The right is also reserved to decline to accept or retain any person as a member of the program. No refund will be made for an unused portion of any tour unless arrangements are made in sufficient time to avoid penalties. Baggage is carried at the owner’s risk entirely. It is understood that the ship’s ticket, when issed, shall constitute the sole contract between the passenger and the cruise company. The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act, omission or event during the time that passengers are not onboard their plane or conveyance. Neither the Stanford Alumni Association, Stanford University nor our operators accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable ticket in connection with the tour. Program price is based on rates in effect in February 2017 and is subject to change without notice to reflect fluctuations in exchange rates, tariffs or fuel charges.

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