My job involves working around the world. A lot and to many different places. Life is a trip and this will detail mine. Well, at least the part of it occurring in 2008.

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So now that I will be traveling more, the rest of my life will be a trip. I think Jacqui and I are going to pull up stakes and just keep a place in the U.S. to stay between excursions and for Jacqui to stay when I'm only making short trips. Other than that, I think I can afford for her to travel with me when I go on these long trips. Traveling abroad is fun but expensive. With the company footing my travel, we can be world-travelers for less than half the price!

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  The first day of the rest of my life   Glens Falls, United States on Oct 2, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Called up to Brazil Again   Sao Paulo, Brazil on Oct 9, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  To Porto Seguro through Salvador   Salvador, Brazil on Oct 9, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  How to get to Porto Seguro   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Oct 9, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Seniors Invade Porto Seguro   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Oct 14, 2007 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Para-sailing in Paradise   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Oct 15, 2007 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Comparing Life to Driving on a 2-Lane Road   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Oct 18, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Well...Looks like I'll be back soon   Itapebi, Brazil on Oct 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Drive from mill to Porto Seguro   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Oct 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ferryboats, Airport Road Views, and a NEW beach!!   Trancoso, Brazil on Oct 21, 2007 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Drive back to Porto Seguro from Trancoso   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Oct 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  AAAAAhhhhh....I'm stuck in Brazil!!!   Sao Paulo, Brazil on Oct 23, 2007 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Back in Glens Falls   Glens Falls, United States on Oct 24, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ruminations of a new position   Glens Falls, United States on Nov 6, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Quick Trip To Portland   Portland, United States on Nov 15, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Then a Half Day Jaunt to Springfield   Springfield, United States on Nov 15, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  2 Hours in Albany and the off to Wine Country!   Albany, United States on Nov 16, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Back through Portland to home   Portland, United States on Nov 16, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Back in Glens Falls   Glens Falls, United States on Nov 19, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Over the river and through the woods, to grandma's   Doylestown, United States on Nov 21, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Home after Thanksgiving   Glens Falls, United States on Nov 24, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Sudden trip to Outer Mongolia (a.k.a. Upper Maine)   Bangor, United States on Nov 27, 2007 3 pictures 0 comments
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  Home again....for almost 3 days   Glens Falls, United States on Dec 1, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Escaping from the snow   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Dec 4, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Move from the pudding phase to the iced tea phase   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Dec 6, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Ode to Brazilian Food...and a Jesus Parade   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Dec 9, 2007 9 pictures 0 comments
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  The Rooms of the Brisa da Praia   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Dec 10, 2007 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Yep, this is my job...   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Dec 14, 2007 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Short trip to Alabama   Huntsville, United States on Dec 17, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  One day in Glens Falls   Glens Falls, United States on Dec 19, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Up to Lake Placid   Lake Placid, United States on Dec 21, 2007 9 pictures 0 comments
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  Across Lake Champlain by ferry...to Ben & Jerry's   Waterbury, United States on Dec 23, 2007 6 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting college friends in Rochester   Rochester, United States on Dec 26, 2007 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Jacqui's parent's house for New Year's   Williamsburg, United States on Jan 2, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  Back in NY and Where's My Painting?!?   Glens Falls, United States on Jan 3, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Back in Brazil & I'm never using Delta again!!   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Jan 14, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  EEEK!! Yellow Fever!...and nationalized healthcare   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Jan 19, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Dangerous Road Trip to the Interior...   Ipatinga, Brazil on Jan 21, 2008 12 pictures 0 comments
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  San Diego Suites vs. Brisa da Praia   Ipatinga, Brazil on Jan 22, 2008 14 pictures 0 comments
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  My first international incident....   Vitoria, Brazil on Jan 31, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  You'd think I live here now...   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Feb 3, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Cars of Brazil   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Feb 12, 2008 23 pictures 0 comments
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  A new way to drive...   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Feb 19, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  My first roomate in a long time   Vitoria, Brazil on Feb 20, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  The new coolest hotel room yet   Curitiba, Brazil on Feb 22, 2008 16 pictures 0 comments
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  So many thoughts, so little time   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Feb 26, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  A brief respite   Vitoria, Brazil on Mar 5, 2008 0 pictures 1 comment
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  I miss sleep, or Working from 9 to five, pm to pm   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Mar 10, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Going Home!!! Where is home? I don't remember...   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Mar 14, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Short stop in Sao Paulo   Sao Paulo, Brazil on Mar 15, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  First time in Panama...and first time on Copa Air   Panama City, Panama on Mar 16, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Home again...for one day   Glens Falls, United States on Mar 17, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  I'm sorry, I'm sorry. Too long btwn updates   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Apr 16, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Oh how I wish for quality(and ethical) workmanship   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Apr 19, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Another drive through the countryside   Ipatinga, Brazil on Apr 22, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Too many places to be with just one body   Porto Alegre, Brazil on Apr 25, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  What a busy week...   Curitiba, Brazil on Apr 27, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Another recap and off to Ipatinga   Ipatinga, Brazil on May 9, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  The Botanical Gardens and some big news   Curitiba, Brazil on May 10, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Ode to the Churrascaria   Curitiba, Brazil on May 11, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Chinese National Circus   Curitiba, Brazil on May 12, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Confeitaria...Old world chocolate in the new world   Curitiba, Brazil on May 13, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Taxes and Lawyers...exciting post today!   Curitiba, Brazil on May 14, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Real quick...update more later   Porto Seguro, Brazil on May 19, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Lots of work and a coral island cruise   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Jun 11, 2008 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Beach real estate in Brazil   Porto Seguro, Brazil on Jul 6, 2008 7 pictures 0 comments
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  Stopover in Panama   Panama City, Panama on Jul 8, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Return from Brazil...updated way too late   Glens Falls, United States on Jul 9, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Alabama, My New Niece, & The Space & Rocket Center   Huntsville, United States on Jul 14, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Partying it up on Lake Champlain   Port Douglass, United States on Jul 17, 2008 16 pictures 0 comments
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  Coupla days back home and at work   Glens Falls, United States on Jul 21, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Flying to Alaska with Dad   Anchorage, United States on Jul 24, 2008 10 pictures 0 comments
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  Life in Small-Town Alaskan Fishing Village   Dillingham, United States on Jul 25, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Oh NO!!! WE'RE MAKING A WATER LANDING!!!   Kagati Lake, United States on Jul 26, 2008 6 pictures 0 comments
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  The week in review   Quinhagak, United States on Aug 1, 2008 52 pictures 0 comments
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  Start of the long journey back   Bethel, United States on Aug 1, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Whitewater Rafting In Alaska!   Anchorage, United States on Aug 2, 2008 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Whittier, AK and Longest tunnel in US   Whittier, United States on Aug 4, 2008 24 pictures 0 comments
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  Back home, and errands like a madman   Glens Falls, United States on Aug 6, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Quick work trip to Florida   Pensacola, United States on Aug 7, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Fun Stopover in Atlanta   Alpharetta, United States on Aug 8, 2008 8 pictures 0 comments
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  Back home again...I think this is home...maybe...   Glens Falls, United States on Aug 9, 2008 4 pictures 0 comments
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  Where did Sunday go? Flew half way round the world   Tumut, Australia on Aug 14, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Skiing in Australia   Selwyn Snowfields, Australia on Aug 18, 2008 20 pictures 0 comments
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  Tumut...resting place by the river??   Tumut, Australia on Aug 19, 2008 17 pictures 0 comments
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  Left Tumut...Thru Sydney...Into the Blue Mountains   Katoomba, Australia on Sep 1, 2008 45 pictures 0 comments
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  First day in SYDNEY!!   Sydney, Australia on Sep 2, 2008 60 pictures 0 comments
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  Sydney Tour, OceanWorld, JetBoat Ride, & Aquarium   Sydney, Australia on Sep 3, 2008 31 pictures 0 comments
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  Man this bed is comfy...   Sydney, Australia on Sep 4, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  A LOT of walking today!   Sydney, Australia on Sep 5, 2008 2 pictures 0 comments
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  Cold, Rainy day at the Zoo and the Olympic Park   Sydney, Australia on Sep 6, 2008 25 pictures 0 comments
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  Last Day in Sydney, 2 Museums, and a Jetboat Ride   Sydney, Australia on Sep 7, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Back home, sold my car, and sorting things out.   Glens Falls, United States on Sep 10, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  No time, no time...even on the edge of nowhere   St. Felicien, Canada on Sep 18, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Productivity is my middle name...   Glens Falls, United States on Oct 5, 2008 11 pictures 0 comments
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  Haven't been good about blogging this month   Glens Falls, United States on Oct 22, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  "Goodbye and F--- You" - Political Ramblings...   Glens Falls, United States on Oct 23, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Visiting the family in Alabama   Huntsville, United States on Oct 27, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Big Guns in Vegas   Las Vegas, United States on Nov 1, 2008 30 pictures 0 comments
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  Short unexciting trip to nowhere Maine   Waterville, United States on Nov 12, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  It's cold here...makes working on the truck hard   Glens Falls, United States on Nov 22, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Christian Holiday in an Atheist Country   Guangzhou, China on Dec 5, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Shopping! Food! Sleep?   Guangzhou, China on Dec 9, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Finally...some pictures   Guangzhou, China on Dec 10, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Sigma Pi reunion...on the other side of the world!   Guangzhou, China on Dec 19, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Lot's of Updates Since October   Guangzhou, China on Dec 20, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Merry Christmas from the Future!   Guangzhou, China on Dec 26, 2008 0 pictures 0 comments
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  Twas 2 nights after Xmas & all thru the hotel...   Guangzhou, China on Dec 27, 2008 5 pictures 0 comments
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  Traveler's Century Club and plans for next year   Guangzhou, China on Dec 29, 2008 1 picture 0 comments
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  HAPPY NEW YEARS FROM CHINA!!!!   Guangzhou, China on Jan 1, 2009 5 pictures 0 comments