Four Seasons Motel Elkins

... you are really interested in a timeshare, don't waste your time; not even for the promised $100, which is given to you in "Massanutten Bucks" at the end. The representative that drove us around and showed us every inch of the place was nice and personable, but the heavy handed approach began when we returned to the main building and was taken into a room to meet another representative. This lady was pushy and once she knew that she was NOT going to make a sale, she became quite ...

We are back safe and sound from our trip to Arequipa and the Colca Canyon. I wanted to tell you what a wonderful travel agency were Inka Fest Travel. They were PERFECT! They took very good care of us - especially after I got sick while hiking out of the canyon! That was a rough day for me. The rest of the trip was great! They are really nice people, too...<br><br>Thanks for everything, it was a great trip!

... down from the trail head parking lot where we started.<br><br>The next hike that day was Henry Clay Furnace trail. This is a very short trail that goes down to the Henry Clay Furnace. On the way down we saw a monkey vine right off the trail and had fun swinging on the vine on the way back. <br><br>Stopped at McCullum campground for wood as they were asking about $1/piece of wood at our campground! Went to the concessions area to ...

Rob Troke entry: Day 4 May 6 We take the Skyline Drive, it's nice but visibility is low with the rain, clouds and fog. Highest peak is 3650 ft. We bounce off the path to see the Luray Canyons. Cool underground caves. Stalagmites, Stalactites, perfectly reflective ponds, etc. It's a constant 54 degrees in the cavern which goes as far as 168 ft below ground. The air is very pure and clean - they say 97% bacteria free - at least until I ...

Elaine, Kelvin, Merv,Jeff, Anachie, James, Jesse, Jordan, EmmaKate, Lauren, Josh headed out an hour away to a work site where they moved walls and ceilings, removed a section of flooring and created storage spaces in the attic. Also installed ...

... but New Zealand has rivers just as nice. We did spot some unusual butterflys - a very pretty bright yellow. No other critters spotted yet though. The lady from the office said they occasionally get bears here, and she said yesterday she saw a groundhog by the river - he must have been having a sleep in too, as he wasn't there this morning. After lunch the kids had a good swim and we played horseshoes with them. All in all, a lovely relaxing day.

... through WV. interesting stuff, but got board so ended up cutting it short and went north to check out the Football hall of fame...but it was closed. Just around the corner was a beautiful garden. Check out the video of the JFK memorial. Pretty stuff. Short entry, but not much else to say. Tomorrow Celeveland. -cmart

Hi folks, I hope you enjoy my personal indulgence. I don't really get this whole blog thing -- why would the ENTIRE WORLD want to read about me? It just strikes as amazingly deluded self-importance. So if you are reading this you must know me; I'll try not to be tedious, but if I am, don't complain because, well, CLICK, and you can read something more interesting like Daily Kos, or about a real cyclist. OK, to the ...

... Pittsburgh and Florence I have a stop in Chicago O'Hare's airport. My actual air-time will be about 12 hours. I'm really nervous about the flight because I'm not sure how I'm going to stay still for so long and because I'm leaving everyone behind. I've never felt so scared about going out into the world by myself, so please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. I know this is ...

... is perfect. The days are filled with lectures (some I have heard already in school), coffee breaks and silly games. Well that is all for today, soon I will be home again and telling everyone about orientation and Mexico. I can't believe I was in Mexico last week! Crazy! peace out ck