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What a great day! The sun was shining and the wind while quartering in our face was not severe. In the morning it was in the 60's and never got past 80 in the afternoon. The roads were smooth and not very populated. I rode with Jack John and Bob we had a lot of laughs and took our time as it was a short day ...

This is my first entry: I just created my travel blog and felt I should write something. I'm still at Purdue University trying to finish up the semester and get everything in order for this summer and Egypt. I have done a lot on this front but there is still much still to do. So I guess I better get to it, ttyl.

So I woke up at 5:30ish and was on the road by 6:30am. It rained last night as we packed and it rained on my way out of town. I drove through Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio and Indiana. The day went by pretty fast and with all the hustle and bustle of getting ready, packing, travelling to Arizona, packing, working, tieing up loose ends, packing,,,I was relieved to be ...

... we busied ourselves writing thank-you notes, setting up our finances for our trip, making last-minute preparations, and eating everything in sight. We didn't get a lot of sleep, but we did get a lot accomplished. However, we really have no solid plans, despite embarking on a "worldwide tour" we're just going to GO, and then figure it out on the way. Hopefully things work out. We'll see. Anyway, just one day left to go before we depart...

About 2 hours later, we were passing through Lafayette, the birthplace of Shannon Hoon, lead singer and songwriter of the band Blind Melon. The ride was uneasy at first as Terry went on telling me in brief of the job and the tasks and duties it required. I was a little overwhelmed at all the information he was throwing at me and a little weary, I'll admit ...

Purdue University, West Lafayette campus- the place where I pursue my Materials Science Engineering Degree. The place that I spend most of my time in the US. A small town with mostly students, we don't have much entertainment. Therefore, everyone tend to escape from this place whenever there is a break.Still, I love this place, the spirit we have, go go Boilermakers!!

There is NOTHING to look at in Illinois. These are some pictures to prove that. Eating it Joe's is an incredibly mediocre experience, i would only recommend it for the pictoral value. Because the pork chops are kind of tough. Hope you like the pics of nothings.

... Illinois and then South... The original plan was to go to California and back. We were to see the greatness of this vast land, the landscape of modern America; the Grand Canyon, Route 66, The Four Points, Las Vegas, Hollywood Blvd., etc., etc. However, that plan was hampered by a series of misjudgments, miscalculations on our part and mistrust and betrayal on the parts of our friends. It came down to the wire and Cory dropped out two days ...

... in Khust and part of the Sabbath-keeping community in western Ukraine. Through the Church we have implemented cooperative programs going back to the days when we first met. Programs have included exchange visits, educational programs such as an Ambassador University English as a Second Language (ESL) summer project for students to sponsoring summer camps for children in the Carpathian Mountains to setting up computer schools ...

Julia and I packed the night before we left on our fight. I am working all morning in church. After all three morning services, I rush to my office tear off my clergy robe and tie and race to the car with Julia and Robin. Robin is going to "dog sit" for Abbey while we are gone. What a blessing for Robin to make this available to us. Bags are packed and re-packed and we check in at the airport. Whew! Now the adrenaline is settling now in my body ...