The Hayes Mansion San Jose

... switching off with some horrid energy drunk mixture....then off to wherever...<br><br>I had left my ID in Lola and had to go get it back before ordering...so off I went. Santa Cruz isn't too big and I just had to walk a couple blocks to get to where we...I thought...parked Lola. I'm on the phone with Billy, 2 sketchy guys all decked out in black walk by and I just continue along. As I get higher up this hill and start paying attention to what I'm doing, these guys start trying to ...

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... for the last of the supplies that we will need for the trip. We have a list and will do that shopping tomorrow. Then we rest as we will board the ship on the following day. The next entry should be on the first stop of the trip, Ft. Lauderdale. We will then start west until we circumnavigate the globe and return to San Jose in May. We hope that God will watch and care for you as we travel and that we will see you all in good health and spirits in May.

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Day 40 I felt a little funny getting up this morning in the huge house only to not find anyone there. Lisa had left for the conference, her mother had taken her to the airport. Wasn't really sure if her bothers were still home or off to somewhere. All I knew was that I got up around 8 and didn't see anyone in the Noon house so I left a little note saying thank you and was on my way. I had to meet Tanya in San Jose at her house so that she could let me in for the day as she ...

... Cuenca was really hard for me. Of course, I was welcomed home with the cold, wet rain.It so depressing.I am pretty much did not put any time or energy into my teaching last week.I have lost all motivation .I was just so sad and mopey all week. So I gave myself all week to be sad and work through it. Now it is time to bounce back. I am already starting to feel better. I want to enjoy my last few months here. So I am going to be positive and get back on track. I ...

... our prop shaft to our motor. I was able to fish them out of the bilge with a magnet and re-attach them before our arrival. Our arrival in beautiful Santa Cruz was met with the huge roller coaster and amusement park right on the water. It soon turned ****** though as we blew up our LectraSan sewage treatment tank. That is all behind us now and the boat is all back to normal. Today we are going exploring.

... fun, sat on the grass and watched fireworks, with all the americans, who got very excited! That was it, no flag waving, no parades, no patriotism! In short a big disapointment. Day 3 Walked 12 miles or so from Hostel across Golden Gate bridge to other side and got ferry back past alcatraz! Cool views, huge bridge, very yummy icecream, and very tired feet! Free mexican food in hostel, ate loads and drank beer! Day 4 Did nothing but eat, drink and be merry! Had pizza out for lunch ...

... then Saturday another day off, to pack and get ready for the train on Saturday to New Mexico. We've turned the corner. We're more than half way through. We're getting some great interviews, and processing it at a furious pace. It's very fun, and somewhat scary, and quite challenging, and hugely satisfying. Now...before this computer crashes, I'm going to send. Peace, ya'll. Feel free to write or call. Tim

... Bridge on foot. There wasn't much to see, as usual, as the ever-present fog restricted visibility to fifty feet or so. My guide book had warned the vertigo-afflicted against looking over the side of the bridge, however I found the sight inferior to that offered by the good old Sydney Harbour Bridge which I reckon is much further from the water. I completed the two mile walk in thirty minutes and met most of the population of San Francisco along the way. To while away the time while I ...