Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 3 Comment(s) | 81 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=297818] | 2008-07-14 00:17:56
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Lucky Charms - Dave B
A year of retirement in my 30's. Progressive thinking or insanity? Maybe a little bit of both. Either answer is fine by me.Spending 1.5 years seeing as much of the world as possible. It has been a good ride. Feel free to come aboard!
Note: I planned to write a personal diary and then edit the diary for public viewing on this site. I soon realized during my travels that I would not have time to edit my journal writings, therefore what you see is a personal diary. The text was written on trains, boats, planes, buses, in hostels, hotels, homes, restaurants, pubs and often with very little or no sleep. This trip was an awesome learning experience for me. Many of my beliefs at the beginning of the trip changed a little or some times dramatically during the trip. A lot of the stuff I have written I have never had time to proof. Feel free to contact me should you like to discuss anything you may read. Best wishes always, where ever you may be!
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Last Login: August 21st 2008
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Blog Entries: 77
Photos: 3018
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by Lucky-Charms, order by Date newest first.By Lucky Charms
July 10th 2008
July 10th 2008
Imu Cooking Project - July 4th, 2008
North America » United States » Illinois
ORIGIN OF OUR EVENT While traveling in Hawaii I was couchsurfing with a lady on the island of Kauai. She introduced me to some people who were cooking meat the traditional Pacific Islander style, which is burying the meat underground with hot rocks and banana leaves. I being the consummate traditionalist (probably not very true), accepted the invitation to participate in the event. These folks do it every Thanksgiving. A link to my blog with pictures of that event follows: http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Hawaii/blog-236494.html I was amazed by the tenderness [View Full Entry]
2-4-08 Man Vietnam is in the bag. It seems like I get to a country and begin feeling a little relaxed, and the the next thing I know I am running out of time. I get rushed to see everything in that counry and quickly find myself in the next country and the cycle repeats itself. I paid the cabby $12 for the prearranged fare by my hotel from Hanoi to the airport. I really think booking things through your hotel especially in countries where there are lots of scams is a good way to go, as they want your business [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 77 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=291021] | 2008-07-03 22:26:01
1-17-08 My last night in Melbourne and in Australia for that matter went very quickely, as I only had 2 hours of sleep as I was up all night trying to get my blog updated. I told Andrea my dilemma, that I did not want to lug my computer around Vietnam and she said she would mail the computer to the U.S. for me. I really was not expecting her to mail it, but after several minutes of contemplating the offer I said yes. I had thought my flight was about 2 hours later than it actually was and as a [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 62 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=285836] | 2008-06-11 21:50:53
12-20-07 I was really tired and all I really remembered doing was hitting the bed, as I fell asleep immediately on mattress impact. It was quite hot actually last night and the birds outside were very loud and I think were up at 4:30. I was excited as this was my first day in Australia. I was tired though too and resting seemed ok as well. Trudy left around 8:00 and I used the internet most of the morning after eating some cereal. Around noon I went down to the local Hungry Jacks as I had not heard of that place [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 102 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236504] | 2008-04-14 18:14:37
Queenstown, New Zealand
This is the adventure capital of the world. Maybe the most beautiful place in the world as well!
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 100 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236499] | 2008-03-24 10:11:34
By Lucky Charms
October 31st 2007
October 31st 2007
Hawaii - Oahu, Maui, Kuai, The Big Island
North America » United States » Hawaii
Hawaii - Maui Stay 10-31-2007 As soon as I arrived in Honolulu and got off the plane I seen one of the most brilliant rainbows I have ever seen. I thought man what a great way to start the trip. Maria the couchsurfing person picked me up at the airport and drove me to her place. The couch I slept on, which was rather small and probably 12 inches of my body hung off the end but I am not complaining as she is a very nice lady. We went out to eat at Don Ho’s, a famous Hawaiian singer. The [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 99 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236494] | 2008-03-13 06:16:16
By Lucky Charms
October 5th 2007
October 5th 2007
Colorado - Ouray, Durango, Alamoso Sand Dunes
North America » United States » Colorado » Durango
10-5-07 I slept pretty good and got up to use their wifi for awhile before leaving. Mr Coole is a computer science guy, but is working on bikes currently. I think that is cool that he is doing something that he really enjoys. Not many people can say that. Good for him. He was actually leaving as well and I offered to take him to the bus station which he agreed to but then after researching things a little more realized it really was not much advantage to do that so he was just going to lock his bike up and [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 0 Comment(s) | 39 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236492] | 2008-02-25 02:33:58
By Lucky Charms
October 2nd 2007
October 2nd 2007
Utah - Arches National Park and Moab
North America » United States » Utah » Arches National Park
10-2-07 This was Bruce Springsteen day. I had waited for this day for a long time about 1.5 months actually. This was the day that his new album called Magic comes out. I went back to the Twin Rocks restaurant and had breakfast. Navajo Indian women worked there and one I talked to for a long time. I delicately asked her if the people here hold any grudges against the white man for what they did to their people. She said no not really everyone is just too busy living their lives. I think about the blacks and their complaining about [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 19 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236489] | 2008-02-21 04:31:13
By Lucky Charms
September 26th 2007
September 26th 2007
Arizona - Grand Canyon, Sedona, Monument Valley
North America » United States » Arizona » Grand Canyon National Park
9-26-07 I got up around 8 and went for a swim. The air temperature was colder than the water. I had slept pretty good and the swim felt great and refreshing. I swam for about 15 minutes and then headed back to the truck to get ready to mosey on out of these parts. Actually, these parts were very nice and I really enjoyed my stay. It is amazing how somethings things turn out a lot better than expected. I really was not impressed by Lake Powell at first and then realized this was just a finger of the lake and [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 1 Comment(s) | 88 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236478] | 2008-02-16 09:58:11
By Lucky Charms
September 24th 2007
September 24th 2007
Utah - Zion National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park
North America » United States » Utah » Zion National Park
9-24-07 I got up around 7 and had some oatmeal. When I have a big hiking day I usually eat oatmeal as that really provides me with a lot of energy and seems to burn very clean. Went to the Visitors center with my map of Zion and asked them where they recommended going if I have only one day. She mentioned Angels Landing and followed that up by asking if I was afraid of heights. I told her I am not too keen on heights, but in a manly response added but then again I am ok with them. She [View Full Entry]
Lucky Charms - Dave B | Read The Full Entry | Subscribe | 2 Comment(s) | 30 Photo(s) | 0 Video(s) | [diary=236295] | 2008-02-11 08:32:50