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Satyr Tragopan Originally uploaded by A.J. Haverkamp If I had $10,000 to spare, come April 18 - May 10, 2009 you would fine me wandering around the eastern Himalayas in Butan with Cheesemans' Ecology Safaris Birding in Bhutan tour. I thought this bird (Satyr Tragopan) is an example that futuristic romance writers need look no further than earth to find fantastic creatures to capture the imagination. Isn't the bird lovely? Wikipedia defines ecotourism as: Generally speaking, ecotourism focuses on local culture, wilderness adventures, volunteering, personal growth, and learning new ways to live on the planet; typically involving travel to destinations where flora, fauna, and cultural heritage are the primary attractions. I don't know if I can go to Bhutan in 2009, but I have gotten some ecotourism close to home. The last time I drove over to Yosemite National Park, I was wandering around crawling among the wildflowers taking pictures of the bees and bugs. At several of the

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