Travel Blogs from Kansas City, United States
Flamin - goes in the Key of Que
The universe lined up just right this weekend. The end of the regular school year for Susie, a first-time stay at a grand old hotel, an evening of sweet music with James Taylor and Carole King and some great American ...
Windy, Windy day it never stops blowing
... is a day off we are driving towards Kansas City to get Katy there by the 25th...We will ride again on thursday from Emporia, KS to Kansas City and then layover for 2 days there and start riding again the 26th to get to Wichita by the 28th...... I know my ...
thats what i get for saying i like rain so much..
... . and not in the middle of the plains of kansas.. nope...... right as i am trying to drive through the heart of kansas city. did i mention in the midst of morning rush hour as well? 5 miles into kansas from the city... clear skies. well, we ...
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Home?
I'm back home, but now it feels different. Everyone keeps asking me if I'm excited/glad/happy to be home. I put on a smile and nod and that seems to be a good enough acknowledgment that I am. Only... I'm not? My stomach tightens in twinge of guilt each ...
Kansas City, in the middle of Midwest
I started at Kansas City, because of work. But, truly, it is not worth staying ...
Off to see the country my family came from
Well I'm off to see Germany, Switzerland, Italy and Austria. My son and daughter are over there and invited me to come and stay awhile. My son said he didn't know it was for 6 weeks, but it was ok because my visa is only for 90 days so he knows he can ...
Holiday Inn Sports Complex
Just got to the hotel. I'm really tired. I think I'm getting sick. I better rest ...
When Emmy and I became friends
I met Emmy in DC, but it was here we developed the destructive friendship that we both know and love. Waking up around 5.a.m. to wait all day at the tennis courts and, because of rain, wait until after 10p.m. to play...both of us hating tennis and our ...
Eureka Springs AR to Dodge City KA - 803km
... . The temperatures are climbing steadily toward 90 degrees F - we are glad that we have not opted for an open-top car. Dodge City is a small town with its claim to fame being the legend of Wyatt Earp and wild west shoot - outs. They even have a ...
Gut-Punching Hot...
... City much of his life, described Saturday's heat as "punch you in the gut HOT!" He had just come from Arizona, and described the Kansas City heat as even hotter. It was 106 on Saturday. Thankfully it cooled down to a much more comfortable 93 ...
Getting Started!
I'm just getting started with my blog!!! Today I purchased my NorthFace Terra 55L backpack that will be strapped to my back the entire journey. I also got an Acer AspireOne, a nice little netbook that is very cute and is working great so ...
Lovely, lovely.
I believe we're something like 2 hours into the flight, it's dark outside, and we're flying over the middle of north America. I'm sitting here, next to a wonderful Jewish couple eating their kosher dinners, which smell wonderful. They're heading to ...
Arrival
We traveled for fourteen hours today, drove through six states. The rubycrew is spending the night in Kansas City, Kansas. Tomorrow we drive another fourteen hours to Grand Junction, ...
It's official!!!
... really, really, REALLY excited. We are staying here: http://www.mauivacationhideaway.com/cottage.htm We will be departing Kansas City on the morning of October 20th and arriving at Kahalui International Airport early Friday afternoon. So far, ...
kansas city
... seen a home run. Got in for free, and nearly pulled my shoulder out pitching a baseball at 80 mph. 4. Drove from Kansas City to Kearney, Missouri, to visit the museum to Jesse James. Seen his last house and gravestone. 5. Union Station and ...
Home Again!
Today our flights were all on time and no lost luggage! The flights were long, but I watched many good movies, including Argo, which was really good. Finally got into Kansas City and drove home. So glad to sleep in my own bed, but what a ...
Last night before we leave
This has been the longest weekend which would have been ideal most of the time. This particular weekend though it was full of anticipation and a little unneeded suspense. AA has had pilot issues lately so we've been checking flight status sporadically. ...
The day is here...finally!
So the Journey begins! The day of travle is here and we awake to Jackson tapping us on the shoulder....."Guess what today is...it's NEW ZEALAND day" Couldn't be more excited! SB was her usual stressed self on the day of travel, and other than ...
K-fest 2007
Went to Kansas City for the 10th annual K-fest which is a meeting of afficianados of the Apple II. Personally, I am an Apple IIe guy, but after this event, I might have to investigate the Apple GS which seemed to be a favorite of some. This took place ...
Kansas City
... the hotel until after 1PM. We are at Crown Center right now. We are just about to leave for KCI. We walked over to Union Station through these skybridges that they call the Link. I think Kansas City is pretty cool and they have lots of water fountains ...
The
Mark is in his glory, thinks he's back in the 1800's.... Home of the "Testicle Festival" its on July 24th sorry we're going to miss it!!! ...
HALLELUJAH!
5 1/2 hrs in the air. Holy Moly -- my body's feeling it. We made it (our first leg, anyway.) ...
Broncos vs. Chiefs
Who went: Me Ben Rathbone Scott Rathbone Ben Nichols Chad Got to watch the Broncos destroy the Chiefs. Went and played a round of golf. Went to a sports bar. ...
"No Bag Challenge" - Prep
... and why now after just returning from the Middle East? The primary reason that I mentally committed myself to achieving 1K status with United this year (approx 100,000 flight miles), and a trip to Dubai would put me right at this number. Secondly, I am a ...

