Harrisburg
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Going Away Party
... Restaurant. Thanks to everyone that made it out especially to Mike & April, and Scott & Brenda, for making the long trip to Harrisburg to see me off. The rest of the gang followed me to Fisaga & then the Coyote Hardware Bar for a long night of ...
Going Away Party 2
Saturday of my "going away" weekend was not so out of control. After recovering from Friday's festivities, I met a few more friends in Harrisburg that could not come out last night. Tomorrow, I am on a plane to Naples, Florida to hang out with my ...
One week to go!
Next week, I will be on a plane bound for Naples, Florida to begin a 'round the world adventure that will take me through Central & South America, South East Asia, and who knows after that. This is my first entry to learn how this system works and to ...
Departure!
... has to fit in my backpack that will accompany me around the world for the next couple years. My roommate Jeff drove me to the Harrisburg airport for my flight to Florida. After 10 days, I fly to Mexico where I will travel south through Central and South ...
Home Sweet Home
... course, when we arrived to our house, Mom wanted to unpack everything. We did so as quickly as possible and then hit the hay. Good morning, Harrisburg. Goodbye, Vietnam. Wow, I will have to get used to speaking English again. ...
On our Way!
The morning dawned with overcast skies but thankfully only a skiff of snow. However we decide to continue along I-83 towards Baltimore rather than continuing along I-81 through the ...
A forum and a park
... around the town. Hershey -- where all that candy is made -- is a few miles away and has a "chocolate" amusement park. Gettysburg National Military Park is not far away. Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Population 48,540 Elevation 360 Eastern time ...
Down to Harrisburg
... next 4 hours we drove in pissing rain, made heaps worse cos there's so many big trucks on the interstate highways between NYC and Harrisburg (some of the heaviest truck traffic in the US) kicking up so much spray we couldn't see more than a few metres in ...
Rules for Visiting Vietnam, from a Viet Perspectiv
1) You cannot drive here. Period. 2) Buy anything or everything. Our wares are inexpensive. But buy at your own risk. 3) Eat/drink anything or everything. At your own even greater risk. 4) Nothing here ...
Hanging Around Harrisburg
... and who came out to visit us in NZ earlier this year. Lunch was at the Vietnamese Garden Restaurant, another of our Harrisburg favourites - and whose Vietnamese noodle soups we've been trying to duplicate since we went back to NZ. It didn't disappoint, ...
Mile 253.6: Harrisburg
... I'm doing homework and catching up on my studies on this trip people - this is beginning to become pathetic, yet fulfilling. Harrisburg Mall Required 80 minutes 1: Explore Bass Pro Shops 2: Go to Arcade 3: Watch fish pond 4: Eat a pretzel 5: ...
Mmmhhhhh.... Chocolate!
Harrisburg and Hershey (home of the chocolate - wroo hoo!)... Hired a car to get around, and visited the chocolate factory (Cool place! Bought chocolate to take home for all of you, but for some reaons, it's vanished!!!) Huge outlet mall nearby ...
Last Day in Harrisburg
... out on the back porch and watched all the neighbourhood kids play together Then back to the Burtons' for a last chat with Karen and Allan, and to watch the end of the pre-season Steelers vs Eagles game. A great relaxing end to our time in ...
17 days and counting
Well, only a short 17 days till I head off to my Peace Corps training in Philadelphia. In preparation, I've been buying the last of the supplies I need/want; continuing to soak up the sun at Latshmere pool to be ready for the intense African sun I about ...
Solitude and Party
... out, eating, talking and looking at things online. Rin, Derek and Capri all work at a natural foods store in West Harrisburg, across the Susquehanna River. Johnathan and Capri eventually got back and it was just a lot of laughter all around, though I was ...
Back to the 'Burg
... - not only did we have a check out time, but Evelyn (who was also at the wedding, but drove back to Harrisburg - and consequently had not participated nearly as freely in the exceptionally free flowing wine previously mentioned) turned up bright and early ...
Late start
... most of the day in the ninety degree heat and humidity, both kids were ready to rest. We drove 70 to 81 north to Harrisburg. As we stopped for gas Brett and I looked at each other's pouty faces & blood shot eyes and decided to just park ...
Happy New Year!
Hi friends! I am starting a blog for my trip to Thailand, just 2 short days away! I wanted to give this a test run to make sure it works so you can find out what I'm up to on my trip. For those of you who have asked, I found out my ...
Day One: Clinton, MA to Harrisburg, PA
... MA to PA, without any major mishaps. We made one quick pit-stop at a Burger King somewhere in Jersey. We arrived in Harrisburg, PA at about 3:30pm. The weather was a bit doomy and gloomy so we decided to scrap the outdoor plans and try something ...
On the fringe
Lightning show last night and lots of rain meant very light sleeping. We had 1 inch of rain in Roanoke and the severe weather alert continued after 8 am. My route on I-81 was the border of the storm, so I waited til almost 10 am before leaving, just ...
Hershey Park
Went to Hershey Park, stayed with Aunt Barb and Uncle Jim. Dad and I slept in basement with ...
Carrier & Sons RV Repair
Yep - Right on schedule, just like I said we would be, here we are again at a repair shop! Today's featured provider is Carrier & Sons, who are first and foremost supposed to look (again) at our ridiculously finicky ...
Leaving Harrisburg
This morning we left Harrisburg going to Anchorage. Our last few nights were spent staying in the Harrisburg Hilton. A little jaded as a hotel but as hotels go in Harrisburg one of the better ones. A firemans start to make the check in etc early and then ...
Day 11
Vera and I spent the night in Sturbridge, Massachusetts last night and went to the Old Sturbridge Village this morning. It is an 1830's living history museum......very interesting and well done. I just loved the variety of stone and rail fences! On we ...
On Our Way!
The last of the packing is done and we'll be headed to Messiah College to meet the rest of the students at 11:00 for our trip to JFK...then on to Chiang Mai, Thailand via Anchorage, Taipei and Bangkok. ...
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