Blogs from Temp, Antarctica - page 3

Today led me on yet another journey, to Stratford-Upon-Avon ... the birthplace of Shakespeare. Known for it's "shakespearan" feel, we visited all sorts of sites. We saw Shakespeare's birthplace, viewed his tomb at Trinity Church, stumbled upon the tomb of Buzz Goodbody (I have no clue who this is but there was certainly a creepy grave marker), we walked the length of the Avon River and puttered around the crowded tourist town. It was a nice day away. Last night I saw the Sound of Music in London. It was incredible! I actually felt as if I was in occupied Austria and the kids were as cute as I expected. Alas though my job is never done ... off to get yet another disco going. ... read more

Well, Tones to tell you all this time... We arrived in Edinbrugh, stayed at another MacBackpackers Hostal for 2 nights, then stayed at some random Hostel for the 3rd night. MacBackpackers for the win. The other place was... not so nice. We saw some fireworks really far off in the distance and realised the next day that there was a fireworks competition going on. Too bad we missed it. Then there was a marathon the next day. Also a feminist rally... Not sure where though. We stayed to watch some music, and Micaela got her wallet stolen. T___T Both Garret and her mom and helping figure out how to get the stolen stuff replaced. Thank you soooo much! -Huggles of love- Then we decided to head up to Stratford upon Avon, where we went from Edinburgh, ... read more

We had decided that we wanted to head back to Orange County to see some of the beautiful beaches that we drove past whilst it was pouring with rain. After a night's stop over just outside of LA we reached Huntington Beach on Sunday 10th Feb. Huntington Beach is known as Surf City USA and it is very clear that Surfers flock here. After finding a motel we headed for a stroll on the beach and enjoyed watching the surfers catching some waves. Oh how we wished we could surf! Further along the beach near to the pier we were met with the sounds of bongos. Every Sunday the locals turn up with mainly bongo's and various percussion and jam together for the whole day. (open mic for bongos!) This place is just so chilled out ... read more

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Safe Arrival - November 23rd, 2007 WE'VE ARRIVED IN D.C. (via Baltimore, Maryland) We arrived safely and uneventfully to Baltimore-Washington International today, and were picked up by Andy and Chris. They took us to Bolling AFB where, over the weekend, we chilled in the "man cave" listening to music, playing video games, and doing homework. Sally had five papers which need to be complete by Sunday. She has less than two to have them done. Andy explained to us that Washington DC is broken into four quadrants: NW, NE, SE, and SW. Even though Bolling AFB does not lie within the capital's limits, it still lies within the SE portion. SE is known as the most dangerous part of DC where some odd 20 murders occur just shortly outside the gates at the Annacostia Metro stop. ... read more