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... with a large cold cup of milk for each of us. That made a lovely bedtime snack. The room was tiny, but cozy and warm. Kermie doesnt take too much extra space and we all slept really well. The next day, I had to be at the Red Lion Jantzen Beach for a Relay For Life training. EJ went to the movies with Emily and Jacob while I was busy. He picked me up that night and we came home.

A slight modification on the first noble truth.

As I prepare for my journey, an important shout out to this virtual world that the perfectionist in me will be letting go. On the path to my true Self I will be letting go of (hopefully) the noise pollution ...

... Rusty and I decided against going through the park and turned back to I-5 and proceeded south to Chehalis where we had a lunch stop at Applebees and agreed to proceed to Mount St. Helens (http://www.fs.fed.us/gpnf/mshnvm/) as the weather yet again changed and now was clearing up once more. We continued South on I-5 to Toledo (exit 63) and took SR505 to SR504 and we made it upto ...

Well. Tomorrow I'm on the plane for an ungodly amount of time. For now, I'm at home with Brittany packing. I'll throw up some pictures of my (rather clean) room as soon as my camera's battery is done charging, assuming that I can (this is sort of a test run of this Travelblog dealy). Less than 24 hours until my flight (and almost another 24 until I'm actually there...by their time).

... how many tourists there were for November. I think everyone on the planet must visit these falls. From Multnomah we headed east along the Columbia Gorge to the Bridege of the Gods just above the Bonneville Dam. Then we headed west again toward Vancouver. Shortly after crossing the bridge mom scoped a Great Blue Heron wading in a pond. So, naturally, that was a stop. Mom ...

... met them and their host families for the first time since arriving at the field in Portland. Everyone took a good look around at the field, which was beautiful, festive and surrounded by a breath taking view of the surrounding mountains. After the gathering of friends, teams, families, and host families was over the girls took the field, along with all the other teams from around the world, for opening ceremonies. All of the ...

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This area was the end of the famous " Oregon Trail" that hundreds of people used to trek from the east coast to settle out in the west. One famous landmark on the trail was “ Beacon Rock”. It had been named by explorers Lewis & Clark in 1805 & signalled for the pioneers the nearing of the end of their journey.
Portland Oregon, Oregon, United States hilaryramsey

... as well, and Anna's boyfriend Sal. It was hilarious when the waiter, probably noticing an accent or something, asked us where we were from. We looked at each other, and told him he would find it very interesting and in fact wonder how the heck it happened that we were all eating together. He looked at us and told us he was now curious, so I started: "I'm from Ottawa, Canada." Paul: "I'm from Hamilton, Canada." Anna: "I'm from Poland." Sal: "I'm from Lake George, in New York ...

... from all over Japan and around the world, enjoying music, dance and cultural presentations from many places around the world! It's happening right now in Nagoya, Japan, and it's going to be exciting to be a part of that come August. Peace Everyone, Jenn

... around the globe through a musical performance and community service program. The UWPIAA has over 19,500 alumni in more than 95 countries who participated in UWP's programs from 1965 - present. Many alumni continue their commitment to service in their communities today. The UWPIAA Community Action Program provides a vehicle for alumni worldwide to work side by side in their communities with other alumni, family and friends who share their commitment to service.