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North America » United States » Arizona » Tempe September 22nd 2006

Well folks, its that time. The crazy idea is becoming reality. I am going to Chicago this weekend, so this will be my last posting for a while. During breaks, I will try to mail updates to my Dad, who can then update the blog letting you know the latest. Here is a rough itenerary... most of the dates are guesses. I have also included mail instructions if anyone wants to drop me a line from home. Itenerary 81 Days: 9/25 - 12/14 9/25 - 10/14 Backpacking, Gore Range of Colorado 10/15-17 Town Days, Leadville, Colorado 10/18 - 11/2 Rock Climbing, Joshua Tree National Park, California 11/3-4 Town Days, Moab Utah 11/5 - 11/20 Canyoneering, Robbers Roost Canyons of Southern Utah 11/20-23 Town Days, Leadville, Colorado 11/24 - 25 Altitude Acclimatization, Climbing Peaks in Loveland Pass, ... read more

The Plan

North America » United States » Arizona » Tempe July 28th 2006

intotheworld

I will set out Friday, August 4, 2006, to wander and wonder around the Western USA and on into South America (Ecuador). Phase 1 begins with Phoenix, Arizona to Yellowstone Nat’l Park in Wyoming (via Las Vegas and Utah). Then its 8 days with ARTA Whitewater Rowing School on the Salmon River in Idaho. Then, I hop off the river and meander over to Redwood National Park in California, then its over to Yosemite with stops along the way at Mt. Shasta and Lake Tahoe. From there, I’m off to San Francisco for a few days, and then ride the Pacific Coast Highway all the way down to San Diego, with plenty of stops along the way. Phase 2 is an 81 day Outward Bound Wilderness Expedition, “The Rockies to Ecuador,” in which I will backpack ... read more

Good-bye Sesame St

North America » United States » Arizona » Tempe January 20th 2006

Sesame St

Just Jen

This is it! Short entry to update everyone we haven't spoken to this week. Bill's dropping off the cable boxes and expecting me to have the computer packed when he gets home. AHHHhhhhhh, gotta hurry! We're headed to Los Angeles tonight as soon as we finish cleaning the house. The truck is just about packed. We'll ship our belongings tomorrow, at LAX then drive down to San Diego for a little R&R with Scott & Kelly (Bill's son & his other half) before flying out on Monday night. Wish us luck! The next blog will be from Costa Rica. PURA VIDA! The Sheridan's Jennifer, Bill, Callista & Bear... read more

Good-bye Aguilar

North America » United States » Arizona » Tempe January 19th 2006

Callista & Mrs. Montoya

Just Jen

Hi Guys! Thank-you Mrs. Montoya for being such a fantastic teacher. I had a good time at Aguilar this year. Please show this to Mrs. Trujillo and everyone. Isn't this cool, I can write to you on the internet. I'll write to you from Costa Rica so you can see what it's like too! Take care, your friend Callista... read more

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