Hampton Inn Ann Arbor-South

Well, it never seems like too much luggage, or maybe it does. But after you have all the stuff packed; small bag, big bag, laptop bag, carryon bag, food bag, two big coats, an extra, extra big coat for a friend from Syria, then, THEN it seems like WAY too mucch luggage. Oy! We could travel with smaller bags, but that would mean we would bring fewer gifts, and have less ...

If you are EVER in the south central Michigan area, definitely, DEFINITELY, visit the Travelers Club and Tuba Museum in Okemos! This great restuarant serves a different ethnic/national food theme each month, in addition to a full line of 'regular' food and beers. HOW'S THIS for a delicious Swedish dinner? We had split pea soup, smoked white fish, pickled herring, rye bread with herb butter, haroset (applesauce, cinnamin and ...

Phew... Going through US Customs was a bit trying... No searching but a lot of questions meant - I supposed - to catch us with something bad... Who knows. We did not loose any meal. We're in the middle of a fairground, with a weak WiFi but OK. The only analog TV channels are from Detroit but the Detroit area offers 22 digital channels, many <br><br>Longer day than expected but we grinded the flying condo to a halt. No problem other than a sticking lock on the propane door.

... each other by the end of the first week or better yet by the time we pull out of our driveway Sunday morning.<br><br>Would appreciate any tips to make life easier along the way so please feel free to share your knowledge and experiences.<br><br>Mr and Mrs Travelalong<br>Tecumseh, MI

The morning leaving the island was quite surreal for me.  For the first time that I can remember I was properly prepared for a trip with a surplus of time to leisurely pack my belongings.  Suprisingly, I did not mentally prepare myself for the fact that I would be living in a foreign country for the better half of a year.  On this particular day, I solely was thinking about finally escaping my tiny hometown.  I have to admit that at some points this summer I speculated whether or not my ...

... don&#8217;t feel like I&#8217;m in a rut anymore.  During the trip I realized that the trip was too short to lose a day to a bad mood, and it&#8217;s amazing how I could will my mood to get better with that reasoning.  Now, life is too short to be in a bad mood, and I feel like I appreciate my life in the U.S. more because I took my trip. <br><br>Fan: You really are cheesy.<br><br>Me: I know, but I love it!<br><br>Fan: So, what will become of this blog?<br><br>Me: It will stay online ...

... game. all though lauren wasnt playing it was still intresting to see the dinamix of sport played in the states(and yes its just like the movies). with parents cheering for there kids sitting in the bleachs(stands), where every parent know the other and knows each kid. its a great envrionment. the game was a double header with seamed to go on for ever. just as well i had laurens best friend fatima to sit and talk to so that the time ...

... my shirt refused to stay tucked in (dare I say that my trousers were trying to flee my slightly improved waistline?). Conclusions. #1. We were glad we were in France during their elections. We feel like we had a calming influence of the French. #2. Most French people speak some English and don't care if we speak French. #3 Look forward to going back, but AFTER the exchange rates move in favor of the USD. #4 See more by seeing ...

... venue and piecing together the story as best they can, while there are still Survivors of the Grande around to testify. This is a good thing, and I'm proud to be part of it. My daughter Sunny shows up with her sister Celia and my granddaughter Beyonce, fresh from Sunny's graduation ceremony at WSU and resplendent in her cap and gown, hard-earned after about 20 years of slogging away at her coursework. Now that part is over, and she has to think about what ...

... thought I) knew Spanish, and the other program in Caceres was way too advanced for me. I knew Madrid would be really great, since my cousin studied there, as well as many of my older friends. I'd never lived in a truly large city before, so I knew this would definitely be a new experience for me.