keggebeen's TravelStream™ — Recent TravelPod.com entries TravelStream™ news feed for member keggebeen on TravelPod's free travel blogs service http://www.travelpod.com/syndication/rss/keggebeen en-us Copyright ©2009 TravelPod.com Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:52:50 -0500 http://www.travelpod.com Las Vegas, baby! — Las Vegas, Nevada, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1229607780/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1229607780/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1229607780/tpod.html Wed, 24 Dec 2008 08:52:50 -0500 Where in the US is Kelly?
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

I spent 5 nights in Vegas working for 3 different hotels in the area including Aliante Palace Hotel, which was very impressive (it had just opened a month prior). On Wednesday, there was historical snowfall on the strip of 3-4 inches, which hadn't happened in over 30 years! On Thursday night, I went out with another trainer that I was also in Vegas, to see some nightlife. So, we headed out to the House of Blues for dinner (in the Mandalay Bay Resort) before throwing away some money on the slot machines. I only had $12.00 to spend on the slots, so we hung out at the penny slots. Not much luck at Mandalay, so we then headed to Luxor, where, after placing in my final $2.00 bet, I won $32.00! Not bad for a penny slot!
]]> Hanging out with a friend in Atlanta — Atlanta, Georgia, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1225409400/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1225409400/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1225409400/tpod.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:34:26 -0500 Where in the US is Kelly?
Atlanta, Georgia, United States

It's always a treat when I can train with another trainer at a site. I trained Delphi Diagrams where my co-worker Erik was observing so that he could later train it himself. This site was fun as were there over halloween where a lot of staff dressed up in costume including Erik, who lives in Atlanta. The night prior to Halloween, Erik was a perfect tour guide as we went walking along the Chattahootchee River (? I think that was the name), ate at a local Indian Restaurant and drove around the neighborhoods. Thanks Erik!
]]> Return trip to Colorado — Broomfield, Colorado, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1223940120/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1223940120/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1223940120/tpod.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:26:25 -0500 Where in the US is Kelly?
Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Had a very nice time here. The hotel that I stayed at (Renaissance Broomfield Suites) was labeled as the # 1 hotel in the Renaissance Brand for 2007/2008 and I could certainly see why. Beautiful lobby, excellent guest service and the food was fantastic.

While I was here, I also went geocaching and dropped off a travelbug - Hope you get picked up soon, Mr. Froggy!
]]> This is familiar territory — Tampa, Florida, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1222989420/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1222989420/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1222989420/tpod.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:19:23 -0500 Where in the US is Kelly?
Tampa, Florida, United States

I was happy to be able to have dinner with Mom & Dad Eggebeen one night during this short trip.
]]> Training at Grand Prix instead of a hotel — Mount Kisko, New York, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1222729800/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1222729800/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1222729800/tpod.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:15:00 -0500 Where in the US is Kelly?
Mount Kisko, New York, United States

Had a little change of pace training at the Grand Prix New York. It was all men in a race car environment. Too bad I was in the middle of head cold. I walked in the door the first morning with a box of tissue, cold medicine and Germ-x washless soap. However, by the last day of training, I was feeling much better. Hope I didn't pass it on to anyone else!
]]> Off to the tropics, mon — Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1216076160/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1216076160/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1216076160/tpod.html Tue, 11 Nov 2008 18:59:35 -0500 Where in the US is Kelly?
Port of Spain, Trinidad, Trinidad and Tobago

First trip to the Caribbean in many years. The hotel was absolutely beautiful and I found myself hanging out at the infinity pool after work each night.
]]> What a fun city! — Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1210267860/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1210267860/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1210267860/tpod.html Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:45:40 -0400 Where in the US is Kelly?
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

This was my first time in Vancouver and hopefully it won't be my last.  The hotel gave me a suite on the top floor (20 some stories up) and I got a magnificent view of the city.  The staff that I trained were very friendly and I loved walking around the town - quite an eclectic bunch of people with lots of flavor.  On Saturday, prior to taking the train to Seattle, I was able to visit Stanley Park, which is only a 10 minute walk from the hotel.  Even though its near the city, you truly feel as you walk their many trails that you're in a remote area.  I saw lots of animals including a mother squirrel with her baby, geese, a skunk, an otter, birds (including baby birds) to name a few.  I've never been to the northwest before, so it was interesting to see how different the trees are from the southeast.  I also visited Brockton Point in Stanley Park to view all the totem poles.  I remember making totem poles in elementary school and these were the first 'real' totem poles I had ever seen.Later Saturday evening, I hopped on my first Amtrak experience to travel to Seattle.  It was strange not to have your luggage scanned prior to stepping on the train, continuing to use the cell phone while traveling and also ordering food at the bar.  I fly to much!
]]> Where's my luggage? — Laval, Quebec, Canada http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1215657840/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1215657840/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1215657840/tpod.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:52:21 -0400 Where in the US is Kelly?
Laval, Quebec, Canada

Last night, I got in late because my first leg from St. Louis to Chicago was delayed to due a storm, which made me miss my connector to Quebec. I ended up staying overnight at an airport hotel and left early in the morning for Laval. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it with me the next day - rarely do I check my bags, and now I remember why! That evening after work I walked about a mile to a discount store to purchase an outfit and some makeup for the next day. Thankfully, by the end of the second day, the airline returned my luggage.
]]> Providence, RI — Providence, Rhode Island, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1215052320/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1215052320/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1215052320/tpod.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:35:51 -0400 Where in the US is Kelly?
Providence, Rhode Island, United States

As mentioned in the earlier blog, I took a train from Boston to arrive in Providence where the hotel shuttle picked me up to take me to the hotel. The last time I was in Boston, was during my first official week of solo training almost a year and a half ago. This hotel really wasn't near any kind of shopping or nice areas to walk, but the service and food was really good.
]]> Downtown Boston — Boston, Massachusetts, United States http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1214877780/tpod.html http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1214877780/tpod.html#comments Travel Blogs http://www.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/keggebeen/newmarket/1214877780/tpod.html Wed, 10 Sep 2008 22:32:30 -0400 Where in the US is Kelly?
Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Initially I rented a car because I not only had to go to Boston this week, but also to Providence, RI. I had landed in Providence, with the understanding that I would get a car, drive to Boston, return to Providence for the other site and then drop it back off later in the week. However, after landing and arriving at the Avis counter, I realized that I didn't have my drivers license with me. Although I was hopeful that they would let that slide by, especially since I was an Avis First customer and use them frequently, this particular location were sticklers and wouldn't rent the car to me. Because it was very late at night due to a delayed flight (around 11pm), I could only take a taxi, which costs over $100.00 (fortunately I don't pay for it). At the end of training in Boston, I walked to the train station which was only a 10 minute walk to board a train to take me to downtown Providence. I was just at the Radisson Boston a couple weeks ago training a different site, and now I'm staying here because I'm training at this property. Small world!
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