Olympic Village Hotel Olympia

... we're just gonna take it easy, and prep the RV for the 2nd leg of our trip, driving a direct 10 hour 580 miles route to Virginia beach. Hopefully the weather would show some differences because off the 10 hour distance. We're prepared for the cold that may ensue due to the changing seasons. We got 30 lbs of propane in our tank that should keep us toasty. <br><br>The Rochester campus had a lot of nice scenic shots to make, and we ...

... below. Here are some shots of some of the crew. We had poor lightings, and my ****** Sony Cybershot from the 90's with delayed reaction, and choppy video. It's still better than nothing. We're hoping for a better digital video camera for more shots down the road for sponsorships. Josh truly enjoyed his workout, working on his manual's, and line of tricks.<br>

... Wake me 30 minutes before dinner so I can shower'. As I've said before, that girl can sleep. <br><br>Considering we had several showers over the past eight days and swam often, I'm embarrassed to say the white washclothes at the B&amp;B will probably never be the same and the tub had a scum line by the time the three of us showered. Showers are wonderful! Toilets are glorious!<br><br>While Emily ...

... and counted down to Kris then finished with the whole top 10 on stage. Highlights were definitely Danny singing 'What Hurts the Most' and the final song ('Don't Stop Believing') although both Adam and Kris were excellent as well.<br><br>I didn't actually see much of Rochester &#8211; the bus station, the hotel and the arena was pretty much it but it was well worth the visit!!

... today were products of the countries fascination with my two wheeled friend. After the great tour we had a fantastic lunch at Whals Drive In, great hamburgers and "Root Beer Floats". Even though we had 94 miles into a head wind that was 10 to 15 mph, and we got to climb almost 5,000 feet it was still a wonderful although long day.

... actually being cracked by 2 university students. My favorite part? That this was a female deity ruled, mother-earth worshipping civilization. It's a nice change from the patriarchal, male-domninated, woman-hating civilizations of basically EVERYTHING that we've seen so far. <br><br>We stopped at this little restaurant on the way, when Allie (this girl in the group...) squealed and jumped up and ran across the room.... an archeologist friend of hers from Long Beach ...

... the bus stop so we asked if there was any other way to get to Olympia. There was one other way which was a little sketchy and we didn&#8217;t really understand it but it left early so we decided to try it out. So we went on a bus at noon and drove for 2 hours (the bus cost 8.20 Euros) till we got to a small little town. I have no idea what the name of the small town was but once the time came, we were told to get off. We were told to get a taxi for the ...

... it was one of the 7 wonders of the Ancient world but it has since been destroyed. This is also the home of the Ancient Stadium where the first ever Olympics were held back in 800 &amp; 700 B.C. This is also where the official lighting of the torch is done every 4 years for the current Olympics. We also visited the museum that goes with the site. Then onto Delphi.

... offerings and I was left with the site to myself. I walked to the top where the last fortifications are without seeing anybody. Check out the pictures for the view from the top and on the way up. Camped on a campsite! First time for ages. I regretted it as soon as I paid the 7 Euro. The owner has 3 dogs and of course the site was strewn with dog sh"t. I though I ...

... with the white limestone soil. The dwellings were modern-looking and simple, giving a very relaxed feel, as if time had stood still. It reminds me of California's wine country. The Olympia site ...