http://www.travelblog.org/North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from North America , United States , Virginia , Arlington en-us Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:05:24 UTC Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:05:24 UTC More photographs http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-310250.html A sunny early start in Philli.Weather very hot as we queued with our giude to get tickets to Constitution Hall.Was worth waiting for as this is where the declaration of independance was made.Then on to see the Liberty bell its cracked you know.Our time was all to soon over and it was back on the bus bound for Washington.Washington was nothing how I expected and I did not believe that the penteg http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-310236.html I'm feeling more like I love Africa now that I'm home than I did when I was there. I miss it. I miss the people and the lovely spirit of togetherness. I miss the management style of family spirit that I witnessed at TASO. I think my mind was clouded by my longing for home I really did have a good time. I learned a lot and now I am eager to go back.... Just not for 4 months. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-284238.html Wednesday 28th May Thursday 29th MayWe took the 905am flight to Washington DC which required an early start and another trip on Chicagorsquos Public Transport system. The flight to Washington was pretty easy with the exception of the two brats who were seated behind us.We took public transport to our motel which was pretty easy. The only issue was how far it was from the Metro Station we wer http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-282500.html Since I've left and returned something in me has changed but I can't quite determine what. There's this fire in me to make my mark on the world and experience all that life has to offer. And now more than ever do I realize that the good comes with the bad...the sweet isn't so sweet without the sour. As I was experiencing Brussels and expanding my educational horizon my 94yearold grandfather p http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-280509.html Hello World This being my first blog entry I haven't much to say except that I am leaving for Christmas break in Sweden with my family in only one week and 2 days Before this time I have to turn in all the right forms for my practicum for graduation and for other schoolrelated things finish one 20page paper finish one group paper finish one report for work go to one long meeting over http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-226944.html I woke up in bed with Claudia today which is always a good way to start the day. However it was at 6 AM. Not so great. We said our goodbyes and headed in opposite directions as she went north to Boston and I started my journey south. By 10 AM I'd been in four different states.I finally made it into DC around 1 PM today. I met up with David R. a kid I use to work with back at Brandeis. He gr http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-198847.html Well I am now in Washington DC. More appropriately the metro area thereof... Arlington VA. My last post was in Connecticut Wow... so much has happened since then. But then the time has flown by so fast I haven't bothered to post anything. Grandma's house was relaxing but I wasn't supposed to spend much time there either. I love my Grandma she's so cute and it's amazing to hear her talk about http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-192261.html So I'm here in DC still it's so hot I can barely stand to be outside during the day but I've given some motorcycletours at night and in the morning. The other day I jetted up to Bob's BMW in Maryland and got myself a new tire. Dave one of the mechanics kept asking if I wanted these various little rubber plugs or plastic caps put in to replace the pipe cleaners or duct tape I was using to impro http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-192260.html So we just set up our blog. We're ecstatic about our upcoming trip to the South Pacific. Over the past decade or so we've both been in schoolresidencypostdoc fellowship and you've been wondering when the heck we'll be done and while indeed we've had our share of shts and giggles for the most part we've been waiting to really celebrate our 'freedom' You know the 'we should start having kid http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-191114.html We are safely back in Arlington after catching backtoback redeye flights Brisbane to L.A. and L.A. to BWI. We are a little weary but a much more worldly and we got here with all our luggage. AmazingI did not have computer access while in Australia the beaches were too nice anyway and so I didn't know the Travel Blog site had crashed the day we left Vietnam. Most of my entries were lost http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-190400.html For those who don't know me well I'm addicted to the idea of travel. Not so much traveling itself but planning and reading about exotic places. I'm even starting classes this fall to get my travel and tourism certification. Do I need it Will I ever use it Nope. Except to plan my own travel and maybe learn how to get someone who speaks English on the phone at the port authority in Puerto Rico.M http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-183228.html Once again I am stuck in an airport. It seems to me I am always getting stranded though it doesn't usually happen this early in the morning. Or when I'm at home. Yes folks I'm stuck at Reagan. Delayed by over two hours now. Long enough for me to be able to go home and go back to bed. So what did I do Bought access to their wireless and booted up of course What else is a girl to do when stuc http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-183225.html Well tonight I'm packing for Florida. I'm off to visit my family yay It's been a long time since I've hopped a plane and gone down there and I'm looking forward to being in heat and sunshine. And the intense air conditioning.It's been a busy couple of days that have left me literally sick and tired. I had an upper GI series of xrays done and I didn't take so well to all the barium I had to s http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-183224.html We got home last night after battling all the traffic coming back into DC. I spent some time uploading pictures and my blogs and basically just chilling out mostly because I knew today would be packed. But then I couldn't get to sleep I was absolutely exhausted and could not nod off. So my plans for today have been kind of scrapped because I'm just so wiped out.I did manage to get up and hit th http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-183221.html In about an hour and a half my husband is going to walk in the door and a whirlwind of activity will ensue. Bags will be grabbed trash will have to go out the cat will have to be shoved into her carrier and off we will go Off for a weekend of fun in the sun in North Carolina.The problem is I'm still in my jammies and half packed. I have at least picked out what I'm going to wear. But ther http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-183173.html Long blog warningAfter a busy day of running yesterday I decided it was time to drive home. I had finally accomplished everything I needed to so I could go and was eager to get here. So I packed up Ginger and headed for DC.First of all Ginger tried to commit kitty suicide. We're driving down 96 and she decides to explore the car. She pushed the back window button and it rolled down and here's http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-183169.html We are finally off Because of the cancelled flights discovered on Tuesday we have been emailing and phoning our travel agent for three days and didn't get the final details nailed down until this morning. I just want to thank Eugenia and Daniel at Airtreks for making the extra effort to get this all straightened out before we left. Thanks guys.The net gain is now we have to spend one night in B http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-172238.html To see where we are going click this linkhttpwww.travelblog.orggmapsmap45i.html http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-171104.html NOT FOUND http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-171096.html Oh boy Where to start To sum it up I had a great time at the DC Salsa Congress To put all I will write into perspective I give you a quick description of my style to enjoy any salsa congress. I arrive usually just in time to see the evening performances and then continue to the dance floor to take in as much social dancing as possible. Energy levels and music choices allowing I will dance http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-169058.html Well today is Tuesday May 23 2007. Vision Quest 2007 was officially scheduled to begin this past Sunday. Unfortunately on the eve of our embarcation as we were returning from the spiritual oasis of Walmart no less our beloved 1999 Hyundai Elantra...Car...decided she would no longer exceed 40 mph without stalling. The auto mechanic called it a failed clutch but given Car's past refusal to http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-161177.html I'm finally concluding my blog a week and a half later after my return. It has been a tough adjustment. I'm back to schedules deadlines appointments responsibilities. I am reminded of just how lucky I am to have the friends I do and two jobs I enjoy very much. I am however looking forward to my next trip. Tibet Nepal India Burma Petra Egypt South America are all possible destinations. http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-146878.html This has got to be one of the most amazing things I've ever done One behalf of California and North Carolina I presented a wreath at the Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknow Soldier. It was so tear jerking... I'm a huge supporter of our boys and girls fighting for us. After all the talks that were heald in the coliseum everyone headed around back to get ready for the ceremony. On the http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-138888.html Semper Fidelis lsquoAlways faithfulrsquo United States Marine Corps mottoBeing committed to a marathon seems to be a straightforward business of running a 26.2 miles course. At least this is one nave assumption Irsquove had signing up for the 2006 Marine Corps Marathon in early spring. And of course as it turned out the marathon business is slightly more complicated than I have origi http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-99193.html So I have packed those new water purification kits that use silver as an antibacterial agent electricity converters and adaptors meds electolyte packets flashlights got some new walking sandals breathable clothing one of those waterproof yet breathable jackets the Repel lemoneucalyptus bug spray just recently approved by the CDC to avoid malaria so that i dont spray deet all over mysel http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-72147.html Next week my roommates and I are moving out of the 3 bedroom apartment that has been home for the last 4 years. It's bittersweet because I will miss them and living here but I'm also looking forward to moving abroad finally and beginning a new career lawyer in a new city London. The packing process has been tedious. For one thing I seem to have accumulated a lot of stuff. In addition t http://www.travelblog.org//North-America/United-States/Virginia/Arlington/blog-66648.html