Hampshire House Hotel Cincinnati

... using only our own money and no loans, so we've been living frugally. This trip is no exception. We even considered not taking a trip this year, but there's too much tradition at stake to do that. Our goal on this trip is to have as much fun as humanly possibe for as little cost as possible. Kind of like back ...

Leaving for KL in 6 days, monsoon season i know, but. Plan on spending Christmas and New Year in Malaysia before heading north to Thailand after getting a visa in Penang. Anyone out there care to share a Tiger somewhere in the peninsula drop me a line. <br>Wherever enjoy your trip to s/e asia!<br>Polesana<br>

... the Irish Homeland! <br>As much as I am looking forward to the many sightseeing adventures Ireland has to offer...I am even more looking forward to the food, the sweaters/woolens &amp; relaxing in front of the fire while overlooking the ocean....I will have to pinch myself when we are there - not sure I'll believe that my dreams will be coming true! Did I mention the food???? <br>Well, off to work....have to pay for this journey somehow....<br>

... Brazil and China, plus a lot of traveling. She'd even done women's group stuff, like working with Afghani women who visited the US. <br><br>Wandered around JFK looking for sockets to charge my iPod and laptop, managed to grab some free wireless for about ten minutes after I messed around with browser settings to allow cookies. Mmm cookies.<br><br>Flight #3 New York-London Heathrow<br><br>I had about three minutes of the ideal way to fly internationally--window seat with ...

... numbers of stars on their aprons. "What do the stars mean?" I asked, gesturing towards her apron.<br><br>"Oh, that is what level we are." And then looking down at the two stars, "Oh, this must be an old apron. I'm a level three server now." The last sentence said with a touch of pride. We then moved to ordering. I was torn between a breakfast special that included sausage and the catfish lunch. <br><br>"What do you recommend?" I asked Sabra. <br><br>"The ...

... reached Moab! Luckily, both kids grabbed a quick nap in the car and we ran into Grammy &amp; Gramps at a gas station in Colorado which broke up the trip. <br><br>We finally arrived at the Archway Inn, a nice little hotel with a pirate playground and pool right at the base of Arches National Park. We met up with Grammy, Gramps, Aunt Libby, Uncle Pat, Morgan and Corwin who had all driven out from Ohio as well as ...

I don't know if calling this "whew..." makes sense really. I am feeling some relief now that it is finally time for this trip but I'm also feeling a bit nervous. Maybe I should have saved the "whew..." for once I'm actually in South Africa. I'm ready. I'm happy and excited. I'm packed. We just put the babies to bed (that was hard). They went down easy enough but I just wanted to cuddle them and cuddle them. I guess I'm trying ...

... to the fullest, smile at people and kiss a dog on the head. Photos will appear at www.barryrossphotos.com sometime after October 6. If you want to see them before that, come to the Essex on October 5 &amp; 6. I have so enjoyed writing this and hearing that you enjoyed it, too. Love, Barry PS: Thanks to Vicky Mary at Victoria Travel.

... in Cincinnati. There were twists and turns like a maze.<br>We drove by the "Cincinnati Reds" base ball stadium. Most houses here are milk cartons. Drove through Indiana which was flat farmland with a few trees, but green scenery. Stopped in Indianapolis for minor repair on RV. Got detoured because I70 was closed for road work. Drove through foggy bottom so we locked doors and windows, finally got on I70.

... there were a few anxious moments) I think everyone should take the opportunity to experience Europe. The history, culture, food, language, sites, art, etc, make it a truly unique place. Deb, the kids , and myself just had the experience of a lifetime. We saw things we thought we would never see. I am anxiously looking forward to a time when we can return and use what we learned on this trip to make our next one even more enjoyable. I wish the same for all of you.