so new plan...we're living in queenstown instead of baltimore? my family would have way more heart attacks than when you stole me off to michigan, and that was a lot of heart attacks. but seriously, lets think about it. i got your post card! project runway is totally amazing this season. who's jealous now?? ps don't let lucy trick you into following one of her silly little itineraries. we've all fallen into that trap. i looooove you and missss you!
I wanna go! Although, I got goosebumps just looking at that photo of you about to jump. I think that if I was there with you, that would be the moment when i found god.
That luge looks super fun too. This just reminds me of that LOTR extra feature where Orlando Bloom is like "So we get to New Zeland and the director tells us not to do anything stupid and get hurt...are you kidding me just LOOK at this place?" and it's a cut scene of him and the rest of the LOTR cast like bungee jumping, sky diving, rock climbing. Good stuff.
I wanna go so badly, I think I've just found the next place where I wanna go to after Tokyo. We still have to travel somewhere together sometime. Anyway, this got long. *mwah*
c u soon! looking great alissa, i am jealous of all the sights you have seen - not even paul has seen the south island! hope you aren't bored when you come up here, not quite snow capped mountains but lots of rolling green farmland and pretty beaches! can't wait to see you, send an email or text if u have my number (and if you have a cell??)
can't wait to see you up here!!
I loved all the pictures, Alissa! The glacier was awesome - so beautiful. That gorgeous 6 hour hike is definitely a better alternative to staying buff than the boring treadmill I'll be on later! There's definitely jealousy here! The abc party - hilarious! The 2 guys in the picture are wearing the plastic laundry bags that we use when we travel on the week-ends! Your shower curtain - divine!
AMAZING! I love the photos: especially the one of you looking through the hole in the snow cave and Ashley getting rescued by the guide. Of course, the ABC party photos looked very good too. Way to go...Alissa, coming up with the party theme! Ever think of a career in party planning??
This is the best one in a while Pretty funny stuff. Only one thing....I happen to have a Dasani bottle right in front of me here, and it says nothing about being spring water. So, i think you meant to say "Take that Crystal Gyser!". You had me laughing on that one until i realized you were completely misguided.
Cheap food coming up!! Hi sweetness, love the ABC theme! Very creative.. might have to use that one next time I have a party! Don't worry about blowing the budget in NZ... thailand is sooooo cheap it is ridiculous! See you in 23 sleeps! Reet xx
Happy New Year! Hey Alissa, I finally caught up with your blog, I'm pretty jealous, you're having so much more fun than I am. I should have come with you. Oh well, too late now although I'm trying to figure out when I can plan my own trip there. I miss you lots, hope you're doing well!!
2008! woooo i just asked loff if he could think of any good recipes that dont need to be refrigerated. he suggested trail mix. haha. i'll think of some better ones and get back to you. guess what?! the thirsty turtle finally opened up and we went the other night and met two australians and hung out with them all night. they were super fun and it made me EVEN MORE jealous of you. who thought that could be possible?? LOVE YOU and MISS YOU!!
Oh man that looks super gorgeous. It's awesome that you're out jumping into springs and waterfalls while I can't' be bothered to switch out of my pj's most days.
Happy New Year! Ashley just told me about this blog and I just read them all. Sounds like you are having so much fun!!!! I am really jealous and I am amazed that you know so many people! I am glad that you are enjoying your trip and that I can read all about it :) Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!! I look forward to your next blog! You better be careful...sharks, birds, what's next?
All in Chicago missed you We are still in Chicago with Sandi (aunt), grandma, Ally and Frank having a great time but missing you. Loved the pictures of you at Emma's on Christmas. Everyone sends their love. We are looking forward to following your travel suggestions when we do this trip in 2 years!!
I felt your fear....It's the reason the Hitchcock movie is such a classic...the damn birds have such an advantage(wings)...lucky the land animals in Austrailia have been better than those of the sea and air!
Sooo jealous you're in the whitsundays...best time of my life! Missing you babe, about to go meet your bro and ray-rowe in covent garden for mulled wine...bring on christmas!! Love ya xx
alissa! fighting for you life in australia! you're like nemo's dad...only far more sexy oh la la! i was wondering when the birds would get you for what you did to their little friend on the ohio turnpike. love you and miss youuuuu!
Magpies If only I had known you would run into a magpie on your travels here in Oz.. I could of warned you! Yes it is magpie season at the moment and they are famous for their swooping... they won't swoop you if you have eye contact with them (really they are wusses!) and by waving your hands above your head they wont attack either! Trust me I am an expert who has been swooped as a child trillions of times! I so wish I had seen it though! Hahahaha! See you in Thailand! Reet xx
Alissa, terror is absolutely the appropriate response to astonishing avian aggression. That was your second trial (after the shark) and, we hope, your only torment. xxxxxxxxoo, js
Well, after months of anticipation, the depature date is finally here! I leave November 3rd for a 5 month trip through Australia, New Zealand, Thailand, and Laos. I set up this site so that family and friends can keep in touch and see what I'm doing on my "big trip".
My rough itinerary:
Nov. 3rd-Dec. 29th: Australia
Dec. 29th-Jan 27th: New Zealand
Jan 27th-Mar 20th: Thailand and Laos
Please feel free to leave comments or messages, I'll try to respond as frequently as possible!!... full info
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so new plan...we're living in queenstown instead of baltimore? my family would have way more heart attacks than when you stole me off to michigan, and that was a lot of heart attacks. but seriously, lets think about it. i got your post card! project runway is totally amazing this season. who's jealous now?? ps don't let lucy trick you into following one of her silly little itineraries. we've all fallen into that trap. i looooove you and missss you!