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May 23rd 2006
Well I leave in roughly 24 hours so I figured it was about time I got this whole blog thing figured out. I did a little research on this "Trave Blog" sites and decided I liked this site the best. They claim that I can post unlimited pictures to my entires so I will hopefully be adding lots. Also, if you want to receive e-mail notifications whenever I get around to updating, theres a subscribe link somewhere on the page - click it. I'm not really sure how computer access is going to work out in Spain. I know the University has public computers so I should be able to get on there, but I make no promises as to frequency of updates. It is my goal to write once-twice a week but we'll see. For ... read more
Yellowstone National Park/Helena
Published: May 25th 2006North America » United States » Wyoming » Yellowstone National Park
May 23rd 2006
Setting off early yet again, myself and Marcus drove from Cody to the east entrance of Yellowstone, to encounter a bizarre change in weather; it must have dropped 20 degrees F as soon as you went across the checkpoint and there was alot of fog and snow still left from the winter. Unfortunately there were roadworks for the first 6 miles or so into the park, so we and about 6 cars had to be taken through with a convoy vehicle before we descended onto the north of Yellowstone Lake. The weather improved as we drove across the park and we did get to see some wildlife, Bison and deer in particular. Yellowstone is amazing and there are two loops you can take the north and the south, we chose the south as you get to ... read more
May 23rd 2006
Cait: Today was a day of contrasts. Our trip has, so far, allowed us to see and experience many of the dramatic differences in lifestyle all contained within our country. The ticking of the odometer however, has provided an ease of transition between these lifestyle segments, whether it be in mile-markers passed by on an interstate or mountains climbed in-between. Today however, was different. To wake up in the Mormon capitol of the world and retire to sleep 14 hours later in a glitzy hotel-casino is certainly something the mind struggles to understand….particularly when both of these lifestyles are ones that you personally avoid. Thankfully, for me, much of the afternoon in-between was spent in the beautiful outdoors, where, as those of you who know me, understand that I feel most comfortable. After sleeping in (comparatively) ... read more
May 23rd 2006
Well were on our second house and it was only worked on an hour and 45 minutes prior to us starting. My team is very ambitious and wants to get the work done in a timely manner. We should finish this house tomorrow I'm hoping tofay is just my rest and relaxation day and were going back into the French Quarter on Friday. Also, our bus driver gave us a tour of the Murphey Oil Spill area and it was just so devastating the destruction. Shrimp boat in the middle of the road about ten different houses uprooted from their plots and houses just completed flattened. It was a sight to see. Well hope y'all keep in touch and keep readin my blogs.... read more
May 23rd 2006
Hope this works everyone...I'm having trouble with pictures...if this does not work I will try something else later. Cheers, Arthur P.S. We are in Dolores, CO The link to the pictures...maybe.... http://s52.photobucket.com/albums/g40/adebowski/Coast%20to%20Coast%20Ride/... read more
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May 22nd 2006
Hi Everyone, Today we went to Salt Lake City, Utah. It is quite a nice city, very clean, easy to get around in city. But there is one catch…it is the single most religious place on earth. Walking around the city and especially Temple Square, there are sisters walking around to educate you about the Mormon faith. I know that they have their beliefs and that is all right with me, but it is really weird to be approached on the street. The sisters are dressed in street clothes but have nametags on that identifies them. We almost got roped into visiting the Mormon Church museum and watching an informational video!! It was mob mentality. Overall, we liked Salt Lake City but we decided to check out Park City, Utah instead. Park City is very well ... read more
May 22nd 2006
Well its time to bid a fond farewell to all my stateside friends. I will not be seeing any of them for the next three months...and I couldn't be happier! Tomorrow I will be in Japan!! (not really, it actually takes until wed.) It has been a long time coming and the last week has taken forever, but now it is time to go. So I say adue and farewell and I look foward to seeing all of you again in a few months.... read more
May 22nd 2006
I bought some travelers checks and ran some last-minute errands today for the trip. I photocopied my passport, vaccination record, and driver's license in case they become necessary. I also picked up a padlock, umbrella, a compass, a Spanish-English dictionary, and a couple of fiction paperbacks. All that remains to be done is to get everything packed up. My flight leaves tomorrow at 7:30 am, so I'm heading to bed early tonight. At this time tomorrow, I'll be in Isla Mujeres, Mexico at the Poc-Na hostel.... read more
Goodye NYC, hello Munich!
Published: May 22nd 2006North America » United States » New York » New York
May 22nd 2006
Hi everyone! What a whilrwind of an adventure I've had in NYC! It's been AMAZING! I have visited so many friends and felt so welcome here. This city is quite bustlng and exciting and there was always stuff to do here. A part of me wants to live here, but I also realize how tough this city can be. It isn't the easiest city to live in by any stretch of the imagination. But it's still a cool city to visit. So here's a recap of my adventures in the big apple! Thursday: Visited the Financial district, went to an awesome piano lounge where the pianists and singers played Elton John, Billy Joel, James Taylor, and some fun musicals. I think I already covered thursday. Friday: This sounds rather diva-esque, but I actually had to get ... read more
02nd May - 22nd May The Rocky Mountains. Grand Canyon (Arizona), Zion and Bryce (Utah), Durango Silverton Aspen and Glenwood Springs (Colorado), Jackson Hole Grand Teton and Yellowstone (Wyoming), Kila and Glacier (Montana)
Published: May 30th 2006North America » United States
May 22nd 2006
We say goodbye to Mark and Mimi and head north... Our time in Tucson was really enjoyable, made even more pleasant by the great hospitality shown to us by Malcs old traveling pals... To be honest we were getting deserted out and were craving some green, some water and maybe a mountain or two, so it was great to hit the foot hills of the rockies near to Flagstaff Arizona. Arriving in the Grand Canyon national park in the early afternoon of the 3rd May, we took a hike along the south eastern rim... The Canyon itself is beyond belief - there is such a great expanse, that your mind cannot take in the magnitude of it... At the edge of the rim we were a minimum of 9 miles from the northern rim and the ... read more
