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Catch (up) 22
Sorry for the excessive delays in entries, guys. It's mostly due to not having any photos to contribute, as they're on another camera which is currently on a plane to Philly, but today I felt like writing anyway so here we are. ...
Depth over distance everytime, my dear.
... first ever drive-in ('just like in Grease and The Simpsons!'), went and saw a lame high school musical, finally made it out to Evanston, and tomorrow finally catching up with one of my favourite girls who I haven't seen since New Years Eve! Oh and went to ...
I'm sorry we will not be able to check you in.....
Hmmmm.....do you have dual citizenship in Australia? No.... Oh Dear.....I'm not going to be able to check you in today. Perhaps you had better notify your travel company right away..you still have over an hour before your flight leaves. Because ...
What are we doing on our trip?
Sub-Saharan Africa is more heavily affected by HIV and AIDS than any other region of the world. An estimated 22.5 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2007 and approximately 1.7 million additional people were infected with HIV during that ...
W is for Whoa Wyoming
So we took off for Yellowstone, planning to camp inside the park one night. The ride in was full of fantastic views that kept change around every bend. With the weather continuing to be unseasonable cold ( so says the locals), views from ...
Travel Preparations
For the mothers, here's a photo of some of the first aid and medicine we're bringing - including the full raft of digestive goodies. We're ready for any kind of poop that comes our way. - ...
Where Are We?
We were supposed to be in Denver at my cousin's place, but stopping every 150 miles tends to have a slowing effect on your journey. Ouch, another night in a motel. That's luxury we can't ...
Somewhat Snowy Sunday
Sunday was even more gray and cold than Saturday. We started the day by heading to Beth's church, Evanston Bible Fellowship, which meets in a local movie theater. When she first told me that, I thought they had converted an old theater into a ...
Home Sweet Home
It is quite possible no one is reading this, considering our trip ended 3 days ago, but we never commented on Paris or London and I don't like leaving things unfinished! As I mentioned in the previous entry, when we were on the train to Paris we ran into ...
Day 14 - Chicago
On the road again today for a short jaunt to Chicago (actually just north of the city in Evanston). But we did squeeze in one more trip to a cheese shop before leaving Wisconsin. Had a great lunch near our hotel. Bill had shrimp and crawfish ...
Day 15 - Chicago
Today was a beautiful day and we tried to take advantage of it. We started with a trip up in the John Hancock Tower to soak up the views. And they were awesome. The buildings/city, the beautiful lakefront drive, and Lake Michigan. Very interesting. Then ...
Day 16 - Chicago
Our last day in Chicago, and so much to choose from. But we decided to head over to the Field Museum. It turns out the museum parking is under Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears. So we got a double treat as its a beautiful stadium. The museum was ...
Now EMPLOYED and waiting.....
Whey-hey, I got a job!!!! I was recently hired (I think, but more on that later) by a local gym as a personal trainer! Good news!!! Now I have a way to pay for this trip when i get back....yes, when I get back. Hey! This is America, we buy everything on ...
Meeting them
... new house...which soon became a home, my abode. God bless Mr. Becker, one of the most sweetest teachers at my school, Evanston Township High School. I approched him with my request to search for someone who might be in terested in hosting ...
Hittin' it down the road
Nothing exciting, no longer tourists, just Intersate travelers. Crossed great salt flats, home of the Bonneville Speed . Stopped at Salt Lake City H-D for dots, clothes and a wind breaker. I have lots of excess wind from under the windshield, hope it ...
Evanston, WY to Fort Collins
... their grandparents. The only down note was that I discovered at 1:30 a.m. that I had left Joe’s travel shower chair in Evanston. I was freaking out but Joe was quite calm about the snafu. I’m arranging for FedEx to ship it ...
Finished with the first step
I have a plane, car and hostels reserved ready for me. Now I am in my last week of my last semester of school, for now at least I might get my Master's when I get a job and save up money. Thankfully, I have very generous parents to pay for the whole ...
in the beginning.
Ten days, Gotta figure out EVERYTHING before leaving for Germany. Have to plan the rest of the school year with writing, giving and grading a final. I should probably pack somewhere in there are well. No biggie, I will make it. I'm just excited and glad ...
Unemployed and waiting........
Still looking for work and getting all the necessary gear together for the upcoming trip. The good thing about being unemployed is you have plenty of time to watch and rewatch technical videos on YouTube concerning important things like adjusting valves ...
In preparation...
It's hard to believe, but my month and a half long trip to South America is just days away! I'm sure those who have seen me pack before will know that I am nowhere near prepared to go... so much shopping/packing left to do and so little time! Anyways, ...
Ströndin, Starbucks og skuggaleg hverfi
... Best Buy og kaupa tölvu sem bráđvantar á heimiliđ. Nćsta verslun reyndist vera í Howard sem er eins konar úthverfi Evanston og fórum viđ međ lestinni ţangađ. Hátt í klukkutíma gangur reyndist frá lestarstöđinni ađ búđinni, en ...
Finally packed!
My messy piles have somehow made two large, heavy, and fully packed bags! I leave for my great adventure tomorrow morning. Hopefully all goes smoothly and I'll see you when I get to South America! ...
The Pre-KWEST Barbecue
THE OFFICIAL ITINERARY Saturday, August 26 BBQ at Devu's place at 4:00 pm for introductions and review of trip details. Sunday, August 27 Meet in front of the Orrington Hotel at 3:00pm. Depart from ORD at 7:00pm Monday, August 28 Arrive ...
Heading for Kings Peak
I left Hurricane, UT and headed for Kings Peak, the highpoint of Utah. It's very close to the northern border The best approach is from Wyoming to the north. I stopped in Evanston for the ...
Don't stop believing
My journey begins with me arriving at the wonderful Chicago O'hare airport foolishly thinking that I am about to board a plane for Stockholm. There are about 1 million brazillians yelling because their flight had been cancelled. I should have known ...
Dawning place of the praise of God
Here to visit the major Baha'i House of worship in north America and the Holiest to be ever raised in the world.Identified with the enception of the Kingdom of God comming on earth. Web site http://www.bahai.us/bahai-temple Also ...
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