http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , North Carolina , Durham en-us Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:22:59 BST Wed, 15 Oct 2008 22:22:59 BST So in just eight days I leave for the land of milk and honey... and then promptly head south from France to Mali the land of goat and millet ooh... I do love goat. I've got my visa I've got my shots and I've got my Internetgenerated nickname Carravanquelo which means god knows whatwhat more do I need Well I suppose a place to stay in Bamako would be nice but that will sort itself o http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-317756.html This is my first Blog ever. I have written a few short things on Myspace before but nothing worthwhile. I also used to think Blogs were a silly concept. After all who would really care to read MY ramblings However now that I am going on my first trip to Europe a friend of mine suggested that I start a blog to chronicle my adventures there. I figure even if no one reads them at least it is a http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-317621.html Wednesday afternoon after updating my blog at the library I head out to visit a couple of parks in and around Greensboro in my attempt to make sure my pups stay happy on this trip. Obviously they're spoiled. We walked through the Bog Gardens the Bicentennial Gardens and Barber Park I think that'll do it for a while at least until Lynchburg.While I was out I decided to call Duke only an hour http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-242171.html So I have left Burkina Faso and I'm now exploring North Carolina. I left due to a number of factors but none of them are serious enough to affect my love for Burkina. I had it rough at times but overall I like it a lot. Now I am living and volunteering in the Triangle area of North Carolina. I must say it is very beautiful and I am enjoying myself a lot. I am fostering the best dog ever and her http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-226942.html Almost two months has passed where did the time goes From an late summer I entered an early Fall and that means a change of colors in the NE and have to missOctober 1722 Smokey mountains BlueRidge ParkwayFrom Nashville I drove in my car and my car in theirs to the border with North Carolina for a couple of days of a more nature experience. Before getting to that you have all what m http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-213533.html a few pictures from an afternoon at the ballpark. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-192365.html My last days in North Carolina have been relaxing and also a bit emotional. I spent an excellent two days in Surf City NC visiting a long time friend and having a last look at the Atlantic Ocean. Upon retruning to Durham I had to turn over costody of Gus to his new family. I know they will take good care of him so I'm not worried. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-188584.html We graduated. We sold our house. We said goodbye to our friends. We felt a little sad so... before we head back to California to work we decided to go on a little trip through Eastern Europe on bikes. AND we're dragging you with us... from Turkey to Austria via this blog your escape route is the unsubscribe link. For those who don't really want to work at work....keep posted for our adven http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-162383.html Leaving the city this past Tuesday I felt the urge to stay in the bay. Staring at the UN plaque in the Civic Center bart station I realized that immense history and richness have surrounded me during the past 8 years richness I probably did not fully appreciate and enjoy. The feeling intensified as the plane took off. This departure marked the moment that I will no longer return as a travel http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-156815.html Sitting in the Nicchitta laboratory thinking about all of the things I'm trying not to forget before my flight in less than 48 hours. I'm still in a postholiday disarray trying to get my affairs in order in North Carolina before the long trip especially the 15 hours from O'Hare to Hong Kong. I've never traveled in Asia certainly not as much as my parents. I got excellent experience in Europe http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-115930.html Wow one month until Australia I'm excited and a bit nervous. I won't be able to stop in Tahiti and found out Mission Beach was heavily damaged by the storm. I'm planning to fly to Cairns after the conference and am still deciding on a hotel. Maybe a trip to Cape Trib and Crocodylus .HB http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-50441.html I began my ride from Raleigh to Durham with the anticipation of seeing my girlfiriend Jennifer for the first time since I had let her home in northern Virginia nearly three weeks ago at the beginning of my trip. Jennifer had surprised me the night before during our hone conversation by mentioning that her schedule was free enough for her to drive down to Durham to see me for the weekend. Since I http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/North-Carolina/Durham/blog-333.html