With Yale Faculty Leader Marian Chertow

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1 February 11 27, 2013 Aboard the Clipper Odyssey With Yale Faculty Leader Marian Chertow

2 TORAJA Holly Faithful DEAR YALE ALUMNI & FRIENDS This sweeping journey, from Brunei to Bali, reveals a world of fascinating cultures, luxuriant landscapes, prismatic undersea gardens, and an amazing diversity of tropical flora, fauna, and marine life. In a region defi ned more by water than by land, your voyage aboard the intimate, 110-passenger Clipper Odyssey is the ultimate way to explore its hidden, exquisite wonders. Expedition Highlights Lectures and discussions with Professor Marian Chertow of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies Observe orangutans in Sabah, Borneo, and take nature walks in search of the rain forest s many inhabitants. Travel inland on an overnight excursion to the mountain villages of the Toraja to view their unique boat-shaped houses and hillside cave tombs, protected by carved wood effigies. Step ashore on Komodo Island and view the world s largest lizard up-close in its native habitat. Snorkel or dive among dazzling tropical fish and colorful corals these waters are some of the most biodiverse in the world. Visit a traditional Dayak village in Kalimantan, Borneo, where its people, dressed in intricately beaded costumes, illustrate ancestral stories through songs and dances. You will join a team of outstanding leaders and expert lecturers as you explore this mystical region at the westernmost edge of the Pacific. Best wishes from Yale, Katherine Edersheim 87 Senior Director International Alumni Relations and Travel Natalia Baechtold THE CLIPPER ODYSSEY The Clipper Odyssey is an elegant 110-passenger vessel, ideally suited for expedition cruising. Her fl eet of Zodiacs allow us to explore anywhere nature or curiosity dictates. All cabins have an ocean view, safe, minibar, individually controlled heat/air conditioner, in-room music system, sitting area with sofa, and an en suite bathroom. Facilities on board include a dining room, lounge, small library and gym, outdoor pool, massage room, and gift shop.

3 SULTAN S PALACE, BRUNEI Tony Berg ITINERARY 17 DAYS Monday & Tuesday, February 11 & 12, 2013 Depart USA / En Route Independent fl ight from USA to Brunei. Day lost crossing the International Date Line. Wednesday, February 13 Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam Arrive in Bandar Seri Begawan, with the afternoon at leisure. Gather this evening for a welcome dinner and briefi ng, overnight at our hotel. Thursday, February 14 Bandar Seri Begawan / Muara / Embark Clipper Odyssey Today tour the sultanate of Brunei, a small monarchy encompassing both the capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan and villages. Visit the Brunei Museum with its displays of tribal artifacts and Islamic art and the Royal Regalia Building which highlights the history and memorabilia of the Sultan s family legacy. You then make a photo stop at one of Brunei s most magnificent mosques and the Sultan s Palace. After lunch board boats for a tour of a water village where you will visit a traditional Malay home. Continue to the port of Muara to embark the Clipper Odyssey. Friday, February 15 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia Visit the highlights of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah, including the iconic Tun Mustapha Tower, Sabah State Mosque, and the Sahah Museum. The Heritage Village displays replicas of traditional houses and the colorful costumes of the people of North Borneo. Or, travel to the countryside for a cultural tour of traditional Batangan Village followed by a mangrove cruise. Return to the ship for lunch and spend the afternoon at sea, as the lecture series begins. Saturday, February 16 Sandakan This morning drive through the modern city of Sandakan, set on a beautiful natural KOTA KINABALU Kota Kinabalu Bandar Seri Begawan / Muara Sandakan BRUNEI SABAH MALAYSIA CELEBES SEA Tarakan, Kalimantan Kakaban Island KALIMANTAN Natalia Baechtold BORNEO INDONESIA BALI Benoa MAP NOT TO SCALE M A K A S S A R S T R A I T Pare Pare Satonda Island Ubud SULAWESI Toraja Sumbawa Palopo Tiger Island Komodo Island Sumba Island

4 harbor. Pass colorful markets and a water village on your way to an area of lowland rain forest, home to the Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center. Here, beneath a cathedral-like canopy, you may watch young orangutans as they swing through the trees to a feeding platform. These gentle arboreal apes, often orphans, are rehabilitated and taught to live in the wild before eventual release into their natural habitat. Sunday, February 17 Tarakan, Kalimantan, Indonesia Arrive in the oil-producing city of Tarakan this afternoon and board local boats for the journey up the Kayan river to visit a traditional Dayak village. The Dayak are native to Borneo, and includes over 200 river- and hill-dwelling ethnic sub-groups, each with its own dialect, customs, and culture. On arrival you are warmly greeted by decorated villagers in beaded ceremonial attire and elaborate headwear who share their traditional songs and dances with you. Monday, February 18 Kakaban Island On beautiful Kakaban Island, you have the unique opportunity to snorkel in a crater lake fi lled with stingless jellyfi sh. You may also explore the waters surrounding this uninhabited island paradise, where snorkelers and divers find iridescent reefs covered with gorgonian sea fans and barrel sponges, beautiful nudibranchs, giant clams, and the unusual ghost pipefish. Tuesday, February 19 At Sea Attend lectures where naturalists and historians add insight to your cultural and natural encounters. Wednesday & Thursday, February 20 & 21 Toraja, Sulawesi Island From Pare Pare, drive into Sulawesi for a two-day exploration of Toraja. As you ascend, the terrain turns into rugged mountains towering over valleys lush with terraced rice paddies, bamboo groves, and grazing water buffalos. The Toraja bury their dead in graves chiseled into vertical cliffsides; beside these honeycombed graves are life-like wooden effi gies, providing a receptacle for their souls to guard the gravesites. Walk through several villages and investigate the gravesites, markets, and ornate rice barns of the region. Meals and overnight are at our hotel. The following day, tour more traditional villages as you descend 4,000 feet to the east coast to reboard the Clipper Odyssey in Papolo in the evening. Friday, February 22 Tiger Islands This morning attend lectures as you continue toward the Tiger Islands. Spend the afternoon snorkeling and diving among colorful coral reefs populated by numerous species of angelfish, butterflyfish, rays, eels, and sea anemones. shutterstock.com/andaman Natalia Baechtold Andrew Ahl Natalia Baechtold SEPILOK ORANGUTAN REHABILITATION CENTER DAYAK MAN KAKABAN TORAJA

5 Saturday, February 23 Komodo Island Komodo National Park is a sanctuary for the fabled prehistoric giant monitor lizard, the Komodo dragon. Walk along a forested pathway to a viewing area for a close inspection of these reptiles which grow up to 10 feet in length and weigh up to 300 pounds. The surrounding forest is home to Javan rusa deer, the favorite prey of the Komodo dragons, as well as elegant yellow-crested cockatoos. In the afternoon enjoy snorkeling, diving, or a glass-bottom boat ride over the undersea spectacle off splendid pink beach. Sunday, February 24 Sumba Island Sumba is known for its unique high-peaked architecture, colorful dyed batiks, and elegant woven ikats. At Wanokaredi Village you are greeted with a merapu, welcome ceremony, then enjoy a cultural performance of singing and drumming. Afterwards you will witness one of Indonesia s most unusual traditions the pasola. This show of horsemanship includes elaborate mock battle scenes, hurling long spears while riding bareback astride galloping horses. Spend the afternoon snorkeling or diving over the fringing reefs. Monday, February 25 Satonda Island / Sumbawa Island This morning stop at deserted Satonda, a small circular island that is the ancient cone of a volcano. Snorkel over enchanting reefs PASOLA, SUMBA ISLAND istockphoto.com/ifish KOMODO that boast more than 64 species of coral, or ascend the ridge to view the island s interior sacred lake. Return to the ship for lunch and reposition to Sumbawa Island. Soaring above the landscape on Sumbawa s north coast, is the massive Tambora Volcano whose 1815 eruption was the largest in recorded history. Zodiacs take you ashore to the small village of Kenanga, home to about 500 traditional Muslim fishermen and their families. You are greeted with drumming, dancing, and a pole-climbing competition. Tuesday, February 26 Benoa, Bali / Disembark / Ubud For centuries, Bali has captivated the imagination of artists, writers, and travelers with its landscapes of emerald terraced rice fields backdropped by the sacred volcano of Mt. Batur. Disembark in the port of Benoa and drive to Ubud, surrounded by the sacred Monkey Forest, where a large artisan community displays their talents in painting, sculpture, silver-working, and batik. After lunch at a local restaurant, enjoy time at leisure for strolling among the countless galleries, small museums, and artisans workshops. Transfer to our hotel in the late afternoon for dinner and overnight. Wednesday, February 27 Bali / USA Transfer to the airport for independent fl ights, arriving in the USA the same day. Andrew Ahl Giovanna Fasanelli Rodica Woodbury BALI

6 KAKABAN ISLAND TERMS & CONDITIONS Mike Murphy 1. Reservations: A $2,000 per person deposit, along with a completed and signed Reservation Form, will reserve a place for you on this Zegrahm Holdings LLC, d/b/a Zegrahm Expeditions (ZE), program. The balance of the expedition fare is due 120 days prior to departure. Air fare is due at time of issuance. All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars and must be paid in U.S. dollars. 2. Cancellation and Refund Policy: Cancellations for all or any part of the trip shall not be effective until they are received in writing and confi rmed by the Association of Yale Alumni. At the time we receive your written cancellation, the following penalties will apply: 120 days or more prior to departure: $750 per person 60 through 119 days prior to departure: 50% of expedition fare 1 through 59 days prior to departure: 100% of expedition fare Some air fare may be nonrefundable. Once an expedition has departed, there will be no refunds from ZE for any unused portions of the trip. The above policy also applies to all extensions and independent travel arrangements made in conjunction with this program. 3. Trip Cancellation and Interruption Insurance: We strongly advise that all travelers purchase trip cancellation and interruption insurance as protection against an emergency that may force you to cancel or leave an expedition while it is in progress. A brochure describing coverage will be sent to you upon receipt of your reservation. 4. Share Policy: Accommodations on all ZE programs are based on double occupancy. If you are traveling alone and wish to share accommodations, a roommate will be assigned to you whenever possible. When pairing roommates, we will always pair participants of the same sex. All shared accommodations are nonsmoking. If it is not possible to pair you with a roommate, you may be asked to pay a single supplement for the land portion of the program. 5. Medical Information: Participation in a ZE program requires that you be in good health. It is essential that persons with any medical problems and related dietary restrictions make them known to us well before departure. We can counsel you on whether the expedition you have selected is appropriate for you. The tour leader has the right to disqualify any participant at any time during the tour if he or she feels the participant is physically incapable and/ or if a participant s continued participation will jeopardize either the individual involved or the group. There will be no refund given under these circumstances. 6. Luggage Restrictions: Luggage size and weight limitations for both checked and carry-on luggage, imposed by the airlines or as an operational requirement due to type of aircraft, will apply for fl ights to/from/within this program. Specifications will be provided with pre-departure materials. 7. Fuel Cost Increases and Currency Fluctuation: In order to keep rates as low as possible, we do not build into the trip fare an allowance to cover possible increases from fuel costs or currency fluctuations. Therefore, as fuel-cost increases may occur and currencies do fluctuate around the world, it may be necessary for us to initiate a rate surcharge at any time before departure if there are exceptional cost increases beyond our control. 8. Itinerary Changes & Trip Delay: Itineraries are based on information available at the time of printing and are subject to change. ZE reserves the right to change a program s dates, staff, itineraries, or accommodations as conditions warrant. If a trip must be delayed or the itinerary changed due to bad weather, road conditions, transportation delays, government intervention, airline schedules, sickness, or other contingency for which ZE or its agents cannot make provision, the cost of delays or changes is not included. 9. Itinerary Cancellation: ZE reserves the right to cancel an itinerary before departure for any reason whatsoever, including too few participants or logistical problems such as strikes, wars, acts of God, or any other circumstances that may make operation of the trip inadvisable. All trip payments received will be promptly refunded, and this refund will be the limit of ZE s liability. ZE is not responsible for any expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the trip, including nonrefundable or penalty-carrying airline tickets, special clothing, visa or passport fees, or other trip-related expenses. 10. Participation: ZE reserves the right to decline to accept any individual as a trip member for any reason whatsoever. 11. Limitations of Liability: This section defi nes our responsibility with respect to all of our trips, including extensions and independent arrangements. Please read it carefully. ZE, its Owners, Agents, and Employees, Yale University, and the Association of Yale Alumni give notice that they act only as the agents for the owners, contractors, and suppliers providing means of transportation and/or all other related travel services and assume no responsibility howsoever caused for injury, loss, or damage to person or property in connection with any service resulting directly from: acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays, expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, thefts, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, terrorism, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or changes in transit or hotel services over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in the itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well-being of the passengers. As described in item 7 above, all prices are subject to change. As described in item 9 above, in the event that an expedition must be cancelled, ZE is not responsible for any personal expenses incurred by trip members in preparing for the program. Certain ship owners require use of preprinted ticket forms that limit the ship owner s and operator s liability. When such tickets are used, you are generally bound by the terms of these tickets with respect to your legal relationship to the owner and operators of the ship, their agent (ZE), and the ship s crew. On advancement of deposit, the depositor acknowledges that he/she has read and understands the above recited terms and conditions, and agrees to be bound by them. California Seller of Travel Program Registration#

7 CLIPPER ODYSSEY DECK PLAN GYM ELEVATOR SUITE BRIDGE BRIDGE DECK SUITE CATEGORY 6 CATEGORY 5 PROMENADE POOL LIDO BAR LIDO LOUNGE SHOP ELEVATOR LIDO DECK CATEGORY 4 PROMENADE LIBRARY MAIN LOUNGE ELEVATOR RECEPTION MAIN DECK CATEGORY 3 CATEGORY 2 DINING ROOM ELEVATOR INFIRMARY A-DECK CATEGORY 1 RATES Included: All gratuities; accommodations in our hotels and on board Clipper Odyssey as outlined in the itinerary; all onboard meals; all group meals on land; arrival and departure transfers on group dates; services of the expedition staff, including lectures, briefi ngs, slide/ fi lm shows; all group activities and excursions; landing and port fees; $50,000 of medical expense coverage and $75,000 in emergency evacuation insurance.* Not Included: All air transportation; excess baggage charges; airport arrival and departure taxes; transfers for independent arrivals and departures; passport and/or visa fees; baggage/trip cancellation insurance; items of a personal nature such as laundry, bar charges, alcoholic beverages, /internet/fax/telephone charges. Air Fare: Please contact Zegrahm Expeditions in-house Air Department at (800) or (206) for fare quotes, reservations, or other air related questions. *Insurance is underwritten by National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. The Policy will contain reductions, limitations, exclusions and termination provisions. All coverages may not be available in all states. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO For most activities, a moderate level of exertion is required. You will need to climb into and out of Zodiacs for water sports and nature walks. You must be able to walk moderate distances along beaches and sometimes on rough or slippery terrain. Some stairs may be uneven and without handrails. Temperatures will range in the 80sºF, with the possibility of some days reaching the low 90sºF. CATEGORY 1 $11,980 CATEGORY 2 $12,980 CATEGORY 3 $13,880 CATEGORY 4 $14,980 CATEGORY 5 $16,380 CATEGORY 6 $17,780 SUITE $20,880 SINGLE/CAT 2 $16,280 SINGLE/CAT 3 $17,380 SINGLE/CAT 4 $18,780 Limited singles are available at the special single rates listed above. Additional singles may be available at 1.6 times the share rate. All rates are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Rates and itineraries are subject to change.

8 G. Fasanelli WITH OUR COMPLIMENTS On this expedition, virtually everything is included in the cost of your trip. Here is what you can look forward to on this expedition: Lectures and discussions with Yale Professor Marian Chertow All gratuities, from porters and ship s crew to tour guides All accommodations, including three hotel nights Daily activity options, from cultural tours and nature walks to Zodiac cruises and snorkeling and diving World-class lecture and expedition team All meals on board and with the group ashore All entrance fees, taxes, and landing and port charges Arrival and departure transfers on group dates Gift certificates for recommended expedition gear and reading materials Comprehensive pre-departure packet to prepare you for your trip Medical and emergency evacuation insurance Dedicated staff to answer all your questions and assist with flight arrangements Cover: orangutans Jonathan Rossouw; ossuary, Toraja Natalia Baechtold; Pink Beach, tongkonan, Toraja istockphoto.com/brytta BRUNEI TO BALI PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID NEW HAVEN, CT PERMIT NO 519 istockphoto.com/rchphoto P.O. Box New Haven, CT

9 RESERVATION FORM BRUNEI TO BALI February 11 27, 2013 Name #1 (as it appears on passport) Yale Affi liation (preferred name) (Birth date) Name #2 (as it appears on passport) Yale Affi liation (preferred name) (Birth date) Address City State ZIP Country Phone (Home) ( O ffic e ) Fax Cabin Category: Suite Accommodations: Twin Share (roommate to be assigned) Single I am/we are: Nonsmokers Smokers Scuba Diving: Limited to Advanced Open Water (AOW or equivalent) certified scuba divers. You must complete two open water dives within the 12 months prior to the trip s departure. (Name) (Name) I am/will be an AOW certified scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program. I am/will be an AOW certified scuba diver and I intend to dive on this program. Deposit Information: Enclosed is a deposit for $ ($2,000 per person) made payable to Zegrahm Expeditions Charge a $2,000 per person deposit to: VISA MasterCard American Express Card Number Expiration Authorized Cardholder Signature Date I/We have read and understand the enclosed Terms & Conditions for this program, and agree to abide by them. Signature Date Signature Date Please complete and return this Reservation Form with your deposit of $2,000 per person (checks made payable to Zegrahm Expeditions) to the following address: YALE EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL ASSOCIATION OF YALE ALUMNI P.O. Box New Haven, CT Fax: Phone: edtravel@yale.edu Participants can also register online at YaleEdTravel.org/brunei13

10 Sergey Frolov FEATURED LEADERS Marian Chertow Marian is associate professor of industrial environmental management at the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies and is also appointed at the Yale School of Management. Her research and teaching focus on industrial ecology, business/ environment issues, waste management, and urban sustainability. Primary research interests are the study of industrial symbiosis involving geographically based exchanges of materials, energy, water and wastes within networks of businesses; the potential of industrial ecology in emerging economies; measurement of the urban metabolism of cities by studying the flows of material and energy into and out of urban regions. Professor Chertow has been working in southeast Asia since her appointment to the founding faculty of the Masters of Science in Environmental Management Program at the National University of Singapore in She teaches Business and Environment at NUS and is particularly interested in the way physical resources are used and exchanged in the region and the resulting environmental impacts. She was one of three professors who taught in Yale s recent Redpath Seminar on the Future of Asia. Prior to Yale, Marian spent ten years in environmental business and state and local government. She advises two environmental start-ups and has been serving on the environmental council of two large companies and as a policy and technology advisor at the Environmental Protection Agency. She holds a BA from Barnard College, as well as an MPPM and a PhD in environmental studies from Yale University. Professor Chertow was elected incoming president for of her scholarly society, the International Society for Industrial Ecology. Jack Grove A marine biologist, professional naturalist, and cofounder of Zegrahm Expeditions, Jack is a leading authority on the fishes and marine environments of the eastern tropical Pacific. In 1997 Stanford University Press published his comprehensive volume, Th e Fishes of the Galápagos Islands, and he received his PhD from Pacific Western University. An avid scuba diver, certified dive master, and Fellow of The Explorers Club, Jack has led numerous expeditions to all seven continents. Jonathan Rossouw Jonathan is a medical doctor by profession; however, his lifelong interest in wildlife has resulted in extensive travels throughout the world. He is the author of the acclaimed Where to Watch Birds in Uganda and birding site guides to Southern Africa and Madagascar. During his extensive travels he has gained experience with over 7,500 bird species and 700 mammal species. Though his specialties are birds and reptiles, he is enthusiastic about mammals, coral reef fishes, and all aspects of natural history. Shirley Campbell Dr. Shirley Campbell is an anthropologist who holds degrees from Stephens College, Missouri and the Australian National University in Canberra. Shirley has specialized in the anthropology of art, convinced that by understanding the way people represent their ideas through art, a valuable insight into how people live their cultures and how they perceive the world around them can be revealed.