Holiday Inn University Park Fort Collins

... nicely after the AC was on for a little. The hotel was the built for the archaeologists excavating the ancient Mayan city Chichen so it is very near to the site and tastefully littered with artifacts. We couldn't see anything when we first got to the hotel because the sun had set. <br><br>So, the next morning I was up early checking out the surroundings, and OH MY GOD, I have never stayed at a more beautful place. After breakfast, we ...

... br>We've left the coach to do some shopping and to make a long overdue Costco run. The weather promises to 'warm up' starting on Monday and we hope to get in some sightseeing as well as a few visits to the local micro breweries!!! In the meantime Ken is a "happy camper" being stuck at home during baseball playoffs as well as football season!

... I have never, ever, seen so. many. people. EVERYWHERE. My hotel, the Citin Pratunam, was strategically chosen for it's prime location to shopping--by me--but as the cab turned down a one-lane soi (road), I had my doubts. People milling about, food carts selling and cooking food, scooters and tuk tuks zipping around us--it was overwhelming, to say the least. I had spent the last 3 hours trying not to throw up, and I was ...

... languages, many ecosystems and even more adventure in the next 3 months, and I cannot wait. We have a diverse and talented group of gap-year students from across the States and Canada, and I expect that it's gonna be a rockstar team. Look out for more blogs in the near future, and don't forget to check out the trip map, photos, and videos so that you can follow along on our crazy journey..<br><br>Enjoy the ride!<br><br>Andrew

... wel as the Rocky Mountain National Park around 6:45 this evening. We thought about camping, but decided that staying in a hotel would be more convenient since we have to get Janis to the airport around 11. We decides to stay the Quality Inn, which has complimentary wi-fi, continental breakfast, and a indoor pool. It is comfortable here and it's nice to be on a real bed. Goodnight! Hope to give you another update soon!<br>

I visited SE Asia almost a year ago and I had the most amazing trip of my life. I traveled to Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos. Cambodia in particular stood out among the rest as a place that left one of the strongest impressions. Visiting thier infamous Angkorwat was humbling and jaw dropping expereince. I learned about its cultural history and significance ...

... was great." "So you're back huh?" "Yeah, I made it back." "Neil! We (he was with two friends) walked all the way from 120th! Where have you been?" "Ash was infatuated with an organic food market and there was the gay pride parade." "Oh yeah, we saw that too." "We talked with a couple who had been together for 52 years." "Did you see that Widespread played 'Smoking Factory', 'Porch Song', and 'End of the Show' for their encore at Red Rocks last night?" "Damn! No I didn't see that ...

... To have the money to purchase in bulk, or bye heavily processed packaged foods, to open more food than you need, to have leftovers or even throw food away. It appears that this is what they want. To shop for food DVD's, toys and clothing all at one big shiny store and still have the money to make an impulse purchase right before checkout. To pay with credit using a card with their photo on the front, I think all of this would be very appealing ...

Hello and welcome to my travel blog! My starting-four-months-late travel blog!!<br><br>I will disclose up-front that I began my travels in May but am beginning my blog in October. <br><br>Basically, I blame this tardiness on grad school. My natural tendencies lean more 'lazy and irresponsible' than 'productive and timely.' Graduate school forced me to suppress these natural tendencies and do stuff-- a lot of stuff-- all the time. Specifically, a lot of reading and writing. Normally ...

... bars, but Brian had a gift card as well. So after $15, a couple bikes tubes, some wood glue, and duct tape, and a little inginuity we now have a galvanized steel roof rack. The Suburban is great, holds 5 people and plenty of gear and we don't even need to be efficient in the packing multiple times a day. And it makes a great lawn chair.