Comfort Inn Manchester

We leave for New Zealand a week from today. Everything Buzz needs is neatly packed in a rolling duffel bag. Every summer garment I own is piled on the bed in the guest room as I try to decide what to take and what to leave! I need outfits, he just needs clothes! We have our camera, ipod, computer, gps ...

... view of the impacts of tourism on the island of Aruba?(The following are potential topics you could touch on in your explanation).
a. Citizen’s well-being
b. Aruba’s economy
c. Aruba’s natural environment
d. Aruba’s crime rate
e. What is your personal view of “tourists?”

Post anything you think will be helpful. 
Thank you for your time!

... heavenly cake from Coldstone. And presents. Not to go unmentioned, I got my first batch of rice crispy treats from Great Grammie. It's a family tradition and now I'm family, too! :) Thanks, guys! That night, Mike, Matt and I played more games!

Saturday - We all chipped in to start the tiling project in the kitchen. Matt gets to finish it, but I had a blast with the creative ...

... a nice little practice slope in the backyard. It was a lovely afternoon that went too quickly and we hope they will visit us in Redmond some day.

October 12, 2009

A very chilly night, 33 degrees brrrrr, we were not anxious to get out from under the warm covers but time to move farther south. Crossing into New Hampshire for a visit with George’s cousin Peggy and her husband ...

... had a great Birthday dinner. We followed up by going to Hayward's Ice Cream stand to get "kiddy cups" (these are only 2 gigantic scoops) -- Jenny got moose tracks with peanut butter cups on top (this was the closest she got to a moose in New Hampshire).

We came back to Paul's parent's house and watched the OSU v. Arizona football game on TV. Both the Beavers and the Red Sox lost today, so that was a bummer. Other than that, it was an outstanding day.

... starting mid New York and getting dark-I am on a non freeway winding and narrow road-hwy, 7, 9 and 101 to Amherst New Hampshire where I will meet a cousin of Jim's that we had corresponded with for many years and never met. Nuvi did a good job and I arrived just after 8 –they were getting worried- I didn’t want to take the time to stop and fire up the computer for her phone number—but only an hour over due from what I had emailed her. Both of her kids are ...

So we managed to find our way home after an incredible summer. In just over 5 weeks we were in 29 States, drove 12,700 miles, visited 5 World Heritage Sites, many wonderful state and national parks, saw great cities, awesome beaches and fantastic friends and family. This was a time I will cherish forever.

Thanks to all who have followed my blog and taken this journey with us.

ox
Lisa

... four hours of travel time but c'est la vie n'est pas? The jet lag is horrendous though zombie state for two or three days I think. To add insult to injury the weather is not cooperating. I ask you when people say summer semester does this not mean sunny and bright weather. I think the Gods have a personal vendetta against me. I get to Massachusetts and I am told that just the day before it was 80ofarenheit bright and sunny people barbecuing and gardening ...

Ah, finished packing...what does one bring on a trip around the world. Well here is what I'm bringing: 2 cameras (Digital and 35mm+film) Travel documents (Passport/Visa, International Drivers License, Tickets, Birth Certificate, 2 credit cards & Cash USD) 3 Books (Angels & Demons, Ireland and India travel ...