Somehow Utah Has Become the Epicenter of my World

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About this blog

It always surprises me how often people desire to get away, yet haven't even seen what's in their own backyard.

This blog will go until I graduate from the University of Utah in December '09 and move away...for real this time!

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  The Beginning   Price, United States on Jan 8, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Stuck in San Francisco   San Francisco, United States on Jan 9, 2007 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Sunrise in Auckland   Auckland, New Zealand on Jan 10, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  From Coogee to Bondi   Bondi, Australia on Jan 11, 2007 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Ten Days in Sydney   Sydney, Australia on Jan 20, 2007 25 pictures 0 comments
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  The Move to CAIRNS   Cairns, Australia on Jan 21, 2007 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Waterfalls, Tablelands, and the Curtain Fig Tree   Atherton, Australia on Feb 1, 2007 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Parasailing, Scuba, and a Helicopter Flight!   Cairns, Australia on Feb 3, 2007 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Kuranda   Kuranda, Australia on Mar 7, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Palm Cove   Palm Cove, Australia on Mar 11, 2007 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Michaelmas Cay   Cairns, Australia on Mar 18, 2007 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Botanical Gardens   Cairns, Australia on Mar 25, 2007 21 pictures 0 comments
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  Skydiving Santa Barbara   Lompoc, United States on Apr 6, 2007 1 picture 0 comments
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  Antelope Island Sunset   Antelope Island State Park, United States on May 30, 2007 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Wakeboarding Utah Lake   Saratoga Springs, United States on Jun 14, 2007 14 pictures 0 comments
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  La Isla Encanta   San Juan, Puerto Rico on Jun 23, 2007 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Night Kayaking a Bioluminescent Bay   Fajardo, Puerto Rico on Jun 24, 2007 8 pictures 0 comments
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  El Yunque Rainforest   El Yunque, Puerto Rico on Jun 26, 2007 15 pictures 0 comments
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  Traveling With Unpleasant People is a Bad Idea   San Juan, Puerto Rico on Jun 27, 2007 23 pictures 0 comments
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  The Move to California   Garden Grove, United States on Jul 14, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Personal Training Certification in San Diego   San Diego, United States on Aug 7, 2007 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Mountain Biking at Crystal Cove   Crystal Cove State Park, United States on Aug 26, 2007 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Redondo Pier   Redondo Beach, United States on Sep 17, 2007 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Sailing on a Catamaran   Long Beach, United States on Oct 8, 2007 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Aquarium of the Pacific   Long Beach, United States on Oct 10, 2007 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring Laguna with my Mom and Brother   Laguna Beach, United States on Oct 28, 2007 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Utah is a Black Hole   Saratoga Springs, United States on Nov 14, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Lakes and Leaves   American Fork Canyon, United States on Nov 17, 2007 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Christmas Lights at Temple Square   Salt Lake City, United States on Dec 15, 2007 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Snowboarding Sundance   Sundance, United States on Jan 12, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Impromptu Trip to Mexico   Cancún, Mexico on Feb 3, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  A Day at the Beach   Cancun, Mexico on Feb 5, 2008 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Tour of Chichén Itzá   Chichén Itzá, Mexico on Feb 6, 2008 33 pictures 0 comments
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  Like Living in a Dream   Tulum, Mexico on Feb 9, 2008 24 pictures 0 comments
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  Costa Freaking Rica!   Liberia, Costa Rica on Mar 14, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Does Life Get Any Better Than This?   La Fortuna, Costa Rica on Mar 16, 2008 32 pictures 0 comments
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  An Awful Day Turned Into an Incredible Experience   Puerto Limon, Costa Rica on Mar 19, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Rockin J's Hostel During Semana Santa = CRAZY   Puerto Viejo, Costa Rica on Mar 20, 2008 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Border Crossing to Panama   Changuinola, Panama on Mar 21, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Surfing and Getting Our Cash Stolen on the Beach   Bocas del Toro, Panama on Mar 22, 2008 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Starfish Beach   Boca del Drago, Panama on Mar 23, 2008 14 pictures 0 comments
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  Just a Good Ol' Memorable Time   Montezuma, Costa Rica on Mar 27, 2008 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Last Day in Costa   Liberia, Costa Rica on Apr 2, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Four Wheeling the DUNES   Little Sahara Recreation Area, United States on Apr 26, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  The Closest I Will Ever Get to Mars   Goblin Valley State Park, United States on May 5, 2008 76 pictures 0 comments
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  Four Wheeling Near Ophir, Utah...Wherever That Is   Ophir, United States on May 10, 2008 21 pictures 0 comments
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  The Sunset from Suncrest   Suncrest, United States on May 18, 2008 13 pictures 0 comments
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  Utah State Capitol Building   Salt Lake City, United States on May 21, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Nice Customer Service Reps and Free Caesar Salad   Salt Lake City, United States on May 22, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
• 50

  Aéroport Paris-Charles de Gaulle   Paris, France on May 22, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Two states and three countries in one day!   Piraeus, Greece on May 22, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Exploring Athens   Athens, Greece on May 24, 2008 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Delphi and the Ionian Sea   Delphi, Greece on May 25, 2008 36 pictures 0 comments
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  Octopus Attack!   Patras, Greece on May 25, 2008 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Mykonos   Mykonos, Greece on May 30, 2008 32 pictures 0 comments
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  Snapshot of the Frankfurt Airport   Frankfurt, Germany on Jun 4, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Haggis, Bagpipes, Pubs and More   Edinburgh, United Kingdom on Jun 5, 2008 18 pictures 0 comments
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  Dropped off by a Bus in the Middle of Nowhere   Invergordon, United Kingdom on Jun 6, 2008 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Trafalgar Square and the British Museum   London, United Kingdom on Jun 8, 2008 30 pictures 0 comments
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  My Happy Place   Dover, United Kingdom on Jun 10, 2008 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Way too Much Fun at Madame Tussaud's   London, United Kingdom on Jun 11, 2008 23 pictures 0 comments
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  London at 1:00 am   London, United Kingdom on Jun 12, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Barcelona   Barcelona, Spain and Canary Islands on Jun 16, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias   Valencia, Spain and Canary Islands on Jun 18, 2008 19 pictures 0 comments
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  The Alhambra   Granada, Spain and Canary Islands on Jun 20, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  An Educational Experience   Seville, Spain and Canary Islands on Jun 23, 2008 28 pictures 0 comments
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  Tunnels, Cliffs, Caves   Lagos, Portugal on Jun 25, 2008 29 pictures 0 comments
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  Sea Kayaking the Grottoes   Lagos, Portugal on Jun 27, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  Favorite Photos from Sintra   Sintra, Portugal on Jul 5, 2008 22 pictures 0 comments
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  Favorite Photos from Lisbon   Lisbon, Portugal on Jul 7, 2008 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Such a Small World   Madrid, Spain and Canary Islands on Jul 7, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  The Biggest Glacier in Continental Europe   Jostedalsbreen National Park, Norway on Jul 11, 2008 32 pictures 0 comments
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  Road Tripping Norway   Flåm, Norway on Jul 13, 2008 78 pictures 0 comments
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  A Free Upgrade to First Class!   Paris, France on Jul 24, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Rafting Gates of Lodore Canyon of the Green River   Dinosaur National Monument, United States on Jul 30, 2008 27 pictures 0 comments
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  Mountain Biking Sundance   Sundance, United States on Aug 15, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  I'll Miss the Jordan River Parkway   Saratoga Springs, Utah, United States on Aug 21, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  First Glimpse of My New Home   Laie, United States on Aug 25, 2008 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Polynesian Cultural Center   Laie, United States on Aug 27, 2008 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Circle Island Tour   Honolulu, United States on Aug 30, 2008 33 pictures 0 comments
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  Climbing the Mountain Behind Our House   Laie, United States on Sep 14, 2008 21 pictures 0 comments
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  Paradise is Right Across the Street!   Laie, United States on Sep 20, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  The Morning Commute   Laie, United States on Sep 22, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Turtle Bay and Sunset Beach   Turtle Bay, United States on Oct 11, 2008 18 pictures 0 comments
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  A Grown-Up Playground   Waimea, United States on Oct 12, 2008 46 pictures 0 comments
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  Rock Climbing Mokule'ia Wall   Mokule'ia, United States on Nov 1, 2008 22 pictures 0 comments
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  The Abercrombie Model   Honolulu, United States on Nov 14, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Portlock   Portlock, United States on Nov 24, 2008 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Hiking to Maunawili Falls During a Flash Flood   Maunawili, United States on Nov 24, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Day One of the Epic Big Island Road Trip   Volcano, United States on Nov 26, 2008 26 pictures 0 comments
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  Thanksgiving Day the Big Island Way   Hilo, United States on Nov 27, 2008 45 pictures 0 comments
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  Day Three: Town of Waimea and Waipi'o Valley   Waimea, United States on Nov 28, 2008 50 pictures 0 comments
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  From the Beach to 14,000 ft in Four Hours   Mauna Kea, United States on Nov 29, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Experience Our 5-Day Road Trip in Eight Minutes!   Hilo, United States on Dec 1, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Flood Day   Laie, United States on Dec 12, 2008 10 pictures 1 comment
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  Overall Thoughts on Hawaii   Honolulu, United States on Dec 14, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Sleepless in Seattle (cliché, I know)   Seattle, United States on Dec 15, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A Different Kind of Paradise   Salt Lake City, United States on Dec 18, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Snowboarding at PC with my Brother + the Lowdown   Park City, United States on Dec 19, 2008 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Canyoneering Constrychnine   Hanksville, United States on Feb 28, 2009 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Clark Planetarium   Salt Lake City, United States on Mar 8, 2009 13 pictures 0 comments
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  The Bluest Sky You'll Ever See   Arches National Park, United States on Mar 17, 2009 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Hoodoos   Bryce Canyon, United States on Mar 19, 2009 19 pictures 0 comments
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  Small Town America   Hagerman, United States on Apr 11, 2009 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Niagara of the West   Twin Falls, United States on Apr 12, 2009 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Rafting Westwater   Westwater, United States on Apr 18, 2009 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Rafting Murtaugh Canyon of the Snake River   Murtaugh, United States on Apr 25, 2009 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Mount Rushmore and The Black Hills   Keystone, United States on May 8, 2009 25 pictures 0 comments
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  The Badlands   Badlands, United States on May 9, 2009 28 pictures 0 comments
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  The Mile High City   Denver, United States on May 11, 2009 22 pictures 0 comments
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  Sand Dunes and Sunsets   Little Sahara, United States on May 17, 2009 22 pictures 0 comments
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  Bandera Ice Caves and El Morro   Albuquerque, United States on May 23, 2009 26 pictures 0 comments
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  Sky City   Pueblo of Acoma, United States on May 24, 2009 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Summer School   Salt Lake City, United States on Jun 1, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Bonneville Salt Flats and The Great Salt Lake   Bonneville Salt Flats State Park, United States on Jun 8, 2009 23 pictures 0 comments
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  Random Happenings   Salt Lake City, United States on Jun 28, 2009 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Mirror Lake Scenic Byway   Mirror Lake Recreation Site, United States on Jul 5, 2009 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Antelope Island   Syracuse, United States on Jul 10, 2009 25 pictures 1 comment
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  Fifth Water Hot Springs   Spanish Fork, United States on Jul 12, 2009 12 pictures 0 comments
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  A Visit to Bridal Veil Falls With my Grandma   Orem, United States on Jul 17, 2009 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Peruvian Festival   Centerville, United States on Jul 25, 2009 18 pictures 0 comments
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  CANADA!!!!!!!!   Salt Lake City, United States on Aug 3, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Preparing for 23 Hours on a Bus   Salt Lake City, United States on Aug 6, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Crazy Time in Vancouver   Vancouver, Canada on Aug 11, 2009 55 pictures 0 comments
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  Bored in Banff   Banff, Canada on Aug 14, 2009 12 pictures 0 comments
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  The Best Time in a Beautiful Place   Lake Louise, Canada on Aug 15, 2009 50 pictures 0 comments
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  Hitchhiking and Other Fun Things   Canmore, Canada on Aug 17, 2009 36 pictures 0 comments
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  Finally Seeing Seattle   Seattle, United States on Aug 18, 2009 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Pshh, 23 Hours on a Bus is Nothing...Try 46!   Salt Lake City, United States on Aug 19, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Photography Trip to Albion Basin   Albion Basin, United States on Aug 20, 2009 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Oasis in the Desert   Rush Valley, United States on Sep 7, 2009 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Swimming in the Great Salt Lake   Syracuse, United States on Sep 11, 2009 13 pictures 1 comment
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  Climbing Mount Timpanogos   Orem, United States on Sep 12, 2009 16 pictures 0 comments
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  The Colors of Sundance   Sundance, United States on Sep 27, 2009 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Millcreek Canyon   Millcreek, United States on Oct 3, 2009 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Heading East in T-Minus Two Days   Salt Lake City, United States on Oct 6, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Cancelled Flight and Re-Route to New York   New York City, United States on Oct 8, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Made it to DC, Canada Here we Come!   Washington, United States on Oct 8, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Canada Side is Better   Niagara Falls, Canada on Oct 9, 2009 23 pictures 0 comments
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  "It's Like New York....but Clean"   Toronto, Canada on Oct 10, 2009 22 pictures 0 comments
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  Oktoberfest   Kitchener Waterloo, Canada on Oct 11, 2009 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Mennonites and Maple Syrup   Johnstown, Canada on Oct 11, 2009 17 pictures 0 comments
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  More Toronto Fun   Toronto, Canada on Oct 12, 2009 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Not That Impressed   New York City, United States on Oct 13, 2009 37 pictures 0 comments
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  So Much to do and so Little Time   Washington DC, United States on Oct 14, 2009 35 pictures 0 comments
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  Sleep, Sleep and More Sleep   Lake Ridge, United States on Oct 16, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Holocaust Museum and More Smithsonian   Washington DC, United States on Oct 17, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Loving Fall   Salt Lake City, United States on Oct 19, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Seeing the Same Place in Different Way   Millcreek, United States on Oct 24, 2009 25 pictures 0 comments
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  Mexico on My Mind   Salt Lake City, United States on Nov 1, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  We're Driving to Baja!   Salt Lake City, United States on Nov 23, 2009 0 pictures 2 comments
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  Drive, Drive, Drive   Imperial, United States on Nov 24, 2009 0 pictures 0 comments
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  No Passport? No Problem   Mexicali, Mexico on Nov 25, 2009 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Finally Found the Beach!   Rosarito, Mexico on Nov 25, 2009 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Sunset at the Sand Dunes   Cantamar, Mexico on Nov 25, 2009 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Cliffside Camping and Ensenada Eating   Ensenada, Mexico on Nov 26, 2009 0 pictures 2 comments
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  Maritime Museum and Gaslamp Quarter   San Diego, United States on Nov 26, 2009 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Visit to Vegas   Las Vegas, United States on Nov 27, 2009 22 pictures 0 comments