The orthodox exoticism from childhood dreams often becomes a fulfilled reality only much later in adult life. Yet the most important fact remains: it does come true. Harsh, demanding, uncompromising – yet absolutely unique, the atmosphere of expedition travel through the Raja Ampat region is now forever etched into the minds of the participants, as they explore perhaps the last surviving earthly paradises.

One can only marvel, but the fact remains that in recent times, the canine world is undeniably dominated by the female element. This is certainly not a disadvantage, but where are the men who not long ago filled the training grounds? Were they forced by circumstances to merely earn money, or are they lazily lounging in restaurants? That this is not a purely Czech phenomenon is evidenced by foreign groups alternating at Londonka. Here, all-female groups with one or two men are not uncommon.

I love Slovakia in all its aspects, from the captivating beauty of its mountains to its proud and healthily self-confident inhabitants, and I am always happy to return there. Every success achieved in Slovakia at meticulously organized canine rescue events is all the more gratifying. From May 17–19, 2024, the 7th edition of the Cassovia Cup was held in Košice, organized under the auspices of IRO and FCI as the Slovak Championship in all IPOR categories. The historic name Cassovia has its root