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And We're Off!
We left -40C in Saskatoon yesterday and travelled via Calgary to San Franciso where it was a balmy (well, it seemed like it to us), 10C. Stayed at the Powell Hotel (lots of character, not much glitz - just our style) right in the downtown area. Took ...
Before leaving
Blessed greetings. I hope this works.... Just to let you know, I'm writing this from the west coast of Namibia. Forget about that for a moment and get into the trip: My stay in Asheville was excellent... just what i needed. Annie didn't give me too ...
Off to Napa
Late in the morning we headed out towards Napa valley. We decided to drive further along Highway 99 up north via Fresno, Madera, Merced and Modesto. It was quite a long drive and the 'scenery' was quite boring along the way although people advise this ...
The first move
We move to Lois' in the morning and wander from there towards Soho to look at the shops. Jo buys nothing (!!!!) and claire buys her beloved Toms (google it). We travel back to Williamsburg again to see Dan; pay our deposit and collect our keys. ...
A Little Surprise
It has been a while since I have last updated my travels... I have despised the bad combination of expensive cafe-nets, slow connection. I thought that now I am home for 30 days I would upload some new and old videos, along with a bunch of pictures to ...
Sidetracked in Savannah
There was a TV show called Savannah a while ago. I don't remember much about the show, but I've wanted to check out Savannah ever since I saw it. I would never have gone to Savannah solely for the purpose of going ...
Among My Souvenirs
... bucks. And the pirates do their best to stay current. The Bruce Willis thriller "16 Blocks" went into wide release in the United States on March 3, 2006. I could have purchased the DVD from a sidewalk vendor in Dongguan, China on March 3, 2006, but I'm ...
Quick stop in the USA on the way to South America
We Said: Just a quick 36-hour stop in Portland to visit family and winterize the wardrobe before heading south to Lima, Peru! We'll have a comments and observations on the culture shock of being back in the USA posted when we return back here in ...
Viva Las Vegas
Clutching the seat in front and praying to a god that we don't even believe in, we thankfully land safely after a very turbulent flight. As per usual the seat belt light clicks off and instantly the cabin explodes with people hanging out of overhead ...
FW:
I just had to post this email as it is just too funny, and too true not to post in such a travelblog.... this is from Eddie Anderson, a volunteer who just closed his service from the Peace Corps in Ecuador. Familia y amigos - I intended to ...
City of Angels
... you don't get to choose your movie and have to hope that no tall people are sitting in your line of sight. Having said that, United Airlines do have a rather good self check-in terminal where you can select your own seat. On arrival at LAX I took the ...
Start spreading the news, we're leaving today
17/10 New York, New York, big city of dreams, but everything in New York ain't always what it seems, you might get fooled if you come from outta town, but I'm down by law and I know my way around . We'd arrived in New Yoik and... I've always wanted ...
Mother Maui
Leaving the cold before the snow flies.....after 2 weeks, I find a wonderful place to stay right across from the beach in north Kihei. Shortly after moving in, I get news that my dear cousin Chris lost his battle with depression and took his life to ...
Indians
The ancient enemies of the Navajos were the Pueblo (Anasazi). They inhabited the more forgiving highlands of the Mesa Verde in nearby Colorado. They too, have left an indelible impression upon the lands which they resided, although where they ...
I'm Sailing Away.....
The first order of business after leaving the straights of Juan de Fuca was to calibrate the Sonar system, this went without even and we were quickly on our 5 day steam to the first work site. As if Keith didn't have enough to worry about with a ...
Sh!t Theatre on a shit working holiday
In the morning we go to 'Broadway in the Park' in midtown's Bryant Park. Its Rubbish. Too small stage, too hot, too crowded and most of all no costumes. Who wants to see the cast of Hair in their ordinary clothes!? Apparently a lot of people. ...
Really Big Show, Really Big
It was early when we departed from Route 66, but the queues for the Grand Canyon were already stretching. It was obvious we weren't the only ones here for a show, and it soon became clear why. The climb from the lowland desert ushered a slow ...
Evil child from America West
... from a rather stressful flight, we ordered room service and went to bed. Tomorrow, will be a full day at the US embassy where I will attempt get my visa for getting back into the States and Nadine will discover bits of downtown Vancouver on her ...
Disney
Hi Everyone! I will have to add pictures later for you all to see. We have just spent the most magical time with my sister, Karen and her daughter, Hannah at Disney in Florida. We arrived on the 4th and my sister and neice the next morning. We spent our ...
Lanai Birthday Fun
A fantastic birthday!! An hour ride on the early morning ferry out from Lahaina, Maui lets us watch the sun rise over the picturesque and remarkable West Maui Mountains. We cross the 'Au 'Au Channel to the nearby island of Lanai to the "most beautiful ...
Authentic Swiss Country Girl
Hi So on our last day in Turkey we went shopping in Istanbul. I love shopping in Turkey as it is fun to see how the price drops as you go to leave. We bought a blanket that is close to King size and very decorative. When Andrew asked the price he was ...
Cultural Contrasts
Every time we go back to the U.S., we notice different things that are not new, but which strike us due to the contrasts (great or small) to living in Europe. During the 2nd week of March we took a trip back to Chicago and then Chris went on to Ohio and ...
Living Large
We checked out of the Maui Lu and went to Border's where we did a little work. We had to take the rental car back today. First we went to the Farmer's Market on S. Kihei Road where we bought some pineapple, banana bread and some veggies. Then we went to ...
Off to Kansas
Spent the week with extended family in Kansas. Saw the Dead Sea Scrolls at Union Station in Kansas City: http://www.unionstation.org/deadseascrolls/dss_exhibitconten ts.cfm While the exhibit itself was quite informative, the ...
Sunshine State
So we have arrived in the U S of A now and survived our late night drive from Miami to Kissimmee. We have been getting a lot of homework done and enjoying the warm (but not as hot and humid as Costa Rica) weather. I won't be updating the blog much while ...
Freedom!
Despite it's proximity to the megacity of New York, it is much a different place. It retains much of its history its retained architecture and illogical street designs. It seems in the couple hundred years since the revolutionary war, ...
A Lull
Whatever the reason the rest of my time in New Orleans was quietly discomforting. It was not entirely unenjoyable, but I should have loved it all. Tthe fresh air, the quaint streets fair weather, genteel locals and even the pleasant aroma of flowering ...
The Birth of the Semi-Backpacker
After so many months of planning, dreaming, talking and googling, my trip is finally here! I'd like to say that this Bronx-born city girl that's never been camping is doing a 360 and packing a tent and sleeping bag in her backpack; HOWEVER, I am ...
No blog today!
For all of you who are anxiously await reading my blog, sorry, no wild stories of my exploits on Martha's Vineyard yesterday ....just yet. I have a massive headache and have been in bed since my return last night. My head still feels like I have a ...
