Bond Family

And now to continue our time travel trip from Summer 2006. On September 24, 1906 President Theodore Roosevelt declared Devils Tower to be America's first national monument. The Devils Tower seems to rise on the Wyoming horizon from nowhere. The monolith rises 1267 feet high and was formed when erosion stripped away the softer rock layers leaving the Tower. It was known by several northern plains tribes as Bears Lodge, it is a sacred site of worship for many American Indians. The 1,347 acre park is covered with pine forests and beautiful grasslands. We saw many prairie dogs near the tower. The following can be found on the www.nps.gov/deto/ website... The Sioux Indian mythology said that: Once upon a time seven little girls were playing in the woods far from home and they came upon some ... read more

It's been a year since we returned from our world trip. We just can't shake the travel bug so we took a Summer 2006 Road Trip. "A" had to stay home to work ...poor guy...so this was a "girls only" trip. We will visit Alabama, Tennessee, Iowa, South Dakota Missouri and Wyoming. A 5000 mile trip. First stop Alabama to visit grandparents and family. Then on to Chattanooga to see Rock City and Ruby Falls. Visiting Rock City is like stepping back into the past. It's truly an old fashioned tourist trap type of place, which is what makes it so unique. There's something oddly sweet about all the little gnomes and fairies mixed among the trails and caves. Of course taking 2 teenage girls put a whole new spin on the place! They had so ... read more

Since this is our last stop on our world trip and our next destination is home, we know some of you may still be waiting for those letters and postcards. You know... like those crazy t-shirts that say "My Mom and Dad went to -------- and all I got was this stupid t-shirt!" The real truth is we decided the best way to describe Norway was in postcards because around every corner there seems to be another picture perfect postcard scene. Norway has been a special place for us because "A's" grandfather and famliy came from Norway. They left to settle in Iowa in the early 1900's. "A" had a great time searching for his roots. Norway's amazing rugged beauty is impossible to capture in words only. So sit back... let your fingers do the clicking.... ... read more

Sure, we've hear all the stories of the seedy side of Amsterdam! Nevertheless, this is a Family World Trip so we took it as a challenge to search out the G rated side of things. Yes it does exist and we have the pictures to prove it. We do have to include one little confession… Some of the places we really enjoyed were actually not right in the city. With only a short drive to the surrounding area we found many great places for the whole family. So here’s the proof…. ... read more

I use a sink to wash my underpants! This Travelblog is by "a" and "j" Mom and Dad thought it would be a good idea if we wrote this particular travelblog entry. Mom seems to think you want to hear our side of the story. ::rolls eyes:: We’re so happy to be writing this one and sparing you the cheesy “Tour de France” blog you were going to get. ::Just Joking, Mom and Dad!:: It all began when we left Switzerland to journey to France. Our drive was fascinating beyond all comprehension (If you didn’t know, we were kidding). Honestly it was a rainy, depressing and long ride to France. ::sighs:: Thankfully, a had her 26 Queen C.D.s to keep her entertained for six hours. We sat and watched the rain patter on the windows for ... read more