http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Bond-Family/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Bond Family en-us Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:43:13 +0000 Tue, 05 Jan 2010 10:43:13 +0000 And now for the final installment of our MotherDaughter Summer 2006 Trip. If you ever want to see the July 4th firework show at Mount Rushmore you must be willing to spend a long time waiting. While we were waiting we enjoyed listening to several wonderful music groups. One of our favorites was a Native American Band named Brulee. We also spent time enjoying the museum and film about the building http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/Black-Hills-National-Forest/blog-119130.html 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 http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Wyoming/Devils-Tower-National-Monument/blog-115652.html Don't worry we aren't stuck in some kind of TIME TRAVEL WARP...we really do know it's almost January 2007... sorry it just took a little while to catch up on the latest travel blogs. So whereever you are maybe in the cold of winter just sit back snuggle up and pretend it's summer again. After a long drive to Iowa from Tennessee we finally arrived for a warm and sunny visit with A's parent http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/South-Dakota/blog-115017.html 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 Fa http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Tennessee/Chattanooga/blog-114368.html A Tale Of Two GermanyrsquosLike any classic fairytale Germanyrsquos story includes herorsquos dark villains dramatic scenery and a hopeful ending. It is a land of majestic castles surrounded by enchanted forests and quaint villages. A story that also includes mad kings bleak times and sinister rulers.Before we get too poetic or educational on you we just want to addhellipWE LOVE GERM http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Germany/Bavaria/Garmisch-Partenkirchen/blog-15515.html A funny thing happened on the way around the WorldhellipWith our around the world journey ended this travelblog will be our last. Of course this has been a once in a lifetime opportunity but we hope itrsquos also a new beginning that leads to future adventures. Thanks to all of you who have followed us along the way an astonishing 13000 hits we enjoyed your kind comments and messages . Th http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/blog-17286.html Of course we couldnrsquot come to Egypt without taking a camel ride. We had lots of fun but we have to admit camels are not the best smelling creatures. The groaning gurgling noises they produce make you wonder if you could understand what they were saying it would be something likehellipOh boy another heavy tourist riding me through the 100 degree desert As you approach the pyramids thei http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Egypt/Lower-Egypt/Cairo/blog-12379.html 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 tshirts that say My Mom and Dad went to and all I got was this stupid tshirt The real truth is we decided the best way to describe Norway was in postcards because around every corner there seems to be an http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Norway/blog-16092.html Here we are finally one day away from our Disney Cruise to Cozumel Mexico. We have been keeping busy...after travel from Iowa to see family we stopped in Nashville at the Opryland Hotel. The Opryland Hotel is such an usual place. There are huge plant filled atriums. One with a boat ride through the swamp The girls did their school work on the balcony overlooking the atrium.While in Tennessee we http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Florida/Orlando/blog-4143.html The first part of our international journey began with a cruise on the Disney Magic. It was a 7 night 8 day trip to 3 different countries. We sailed on Feb 12th from Port Canaveral Florida. The ship holds approximately 2700 guests 1000 crew members and the Magic was built for Disney in 1998 by a ship builder in Italy. One of the officers of the ship told us that it's 1000 ft long and 10 http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/Mexico/Quintana-Roo/Playa-del-Carmen/blog-4463.html Aloha from Kauai We are spending the next few weeks in Hawaii on three Islands Oahu Kauai and the Big Island. The first three days were at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in Waikiki Oahu. We spent a beautiful morning at Hanama Bay snorkeling and enjoying the amazing scenery. Our visit to the Arizona memorial at Pearl Harbor was both moving and interesting. There were many Japanese visitor http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/blog-4807.html 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 confessionhellip Some of the places we really enjoyed were actually not right in the city. With only a short drive to the surroundi http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Netherlands/North-Holland/Amsterdam/blog-15140.html A fluent Portuguese speaker knows all the best shopping spots fearless van driver and knowable guide of the historic sights. What more could we ask Ohhellip and she just happens to be Arsquos sister We were finally in Portugal and very excited for several reasons. Most importantly we would be able to see Aunt Linda Uncle Ron and the girls. They have been living in Portugal for 15 years http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Portugal/Lisbon-and-Tagus-Valley/Lisbon/blog-14951.html 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 Wersquore so happy to be writing this one and sparing you the cheesy ldquoTour de Francerdquo blog you were going to get. Just Joking Mom and Dad It all http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/France/Ile-de-France/Paris/blog-14642.html TIMING is everythinghellip Havenrsquot we all heard that saying at one TIME or the other So when it comes to our TIMING around visiting London at first glance it might seem that TIME was working against us. We prefer to think of it as the right TIME to see London from a unique viewpoint. A SMALL NOTE HERE We are seriously behind on our blogs TIME waits for no man. We left the UK on July 1 http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/Greater-London/blog-14485.html What do you think of when you think of Scotland Misty Mountains Castles Knights and Sea Monsters Or maybe Bagpipes kilts and Brave heart Scotland is all that and more. On our way to Scotland we stopped to visit medieval Alnwick Castle the second largest inhabited castle in England. The castle is the family home of the Duke and Duchess of Northumberland. Itrsquos earliest sections were b http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/Scotland/blog-13745.html The White Cliffs of Dover hellipa symbol of home for so many British soldiers who fought to protect Englandrsquos freedom during WWII. Today July 10 2005 was Veterans day hellipa time to remember the sacrifices of the brave men and women of WWII. In the face of terroristrsquos atrocities the patriotic British rose above their fears today to come in vast numbers and honor the sacrifices http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/United-Kingdom/England/West-Yorkshire/Leeds/blog-13235.html Irsquoll take a Big Mac and a Mc Room with a view. Staying at a McDonaldrsquos Hotel in Switzerland Thatrsquos righthellip our hotel has a McDonalds theme. Sounds cheesy pun intended but itrsquos really a great place. The hotelrsquos actual name is The Park Inn. Itrsquos very near the airport yet quiet and serene. Although you can watch the flights coming and going from our wi http://www.travelblog.org/Europe/Switzerland/North-West/Lucerne/blog-12820.html Tell King Tut ldquoI want my Mummyrdquo hellipwords from a song the kids learned in school years ago. Since wersquore in Egypt the land of Pyramids Tombs and MUMMIES wanting our ldquomummyrdquo is precisely how we find ourselves feeling. Egypt has a way of making even the toughest among us feel like a child. Standing at the feet of a vast temple thousands of years old with aw http://www.travelblog.org/Africa/Egypt/Upper-Egypt/Aswan/blog-12185.html After 4 months of independent travel we werenrsquot sure if we would like being on an organized tourhellipit was a golden opportunity. An opportunity to cover more ground in a shorter time to learn more history from our guide and to meet wonderful fellow travelers we now call friends. WARNINGhellipWARNING hellip THIS IS THE LONGEST TRAVELBLOG WE HAVE WRITTEN We have seen so much in the http://www.travelblog.org/Middle-East/Israel/Jerusalem-District/Jerusalem/blog-11238.html