Blogs from Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, United States, North America - page 4

ok.. i have like 2 months till i leave for Europe. I keep having dreams that I am going to forget something vitally important, so i have made a million lists of things to do, things to take,and things not to forget!I have so much yet to organize I just want it all done so I can leave already.!!One glorious month away from heinous work :)I can't wait... read more

My last night in Juneau was spent packing and hanging out with my family and a few friends that were left in town. I thoroughly enjoyed belting out old school songs with all of them. Packing List for the next 9 months: Important Documents (passport, ID, ISA paperwork) Medicine (Malaria Pills) Computer + Accessories Books (Lonely Planet and Vanish Acts) Nano I-Pod Pictures (Family, Friends, Alaska) Camera + Accessories Host Family and Friend Presents (Alaskan Fudge, Ulu Knife, T-shirts, Coloring book, hats, stuffed animals, shot glasses) Clothes (8 tops, 4 pants, 6 shorts, 4 jackets, and a dress) Bathing Suit Undergarments (socks, bras, underwear) 2 Pairs of Shoes (running and hiking) 3 pairs of Sandals (Chacos, Rainbows, and House Slippers) Weekend and Day hike backpacks Accessories (sun glasses, earrings) Miscellaneous (water bottle, cards, journal, gum, bug ... read more

Hello and Happy New Year to Everyone! What a great start we had to the New Year! Of course we had to miss the "ringing in" of the New Year - as bed beckoned a little early and wake up time came far too soon!! You know me, the social planner, I was adamant that all had to be up and out of the house by 4 a.m.! I was not a popular person! Patti, Paul and Sarah Jo came from Carlsbad (near San Diego) the day before, and Jessica (an L.A. Canadian friend) showed up at the door at 3:30 a.m.....she had been partying and decided to just stay up all night. Ten of us bundled into the two vans, and off we went - a short drive to Pasadena. Luckily enough the freeway ... read more

Friday July 13, 2007 It's been awhile and a lot's gone on. A quick summary... Last few weeks in Argentina: Before leaving S. America, I spent 12 wonderful days traveling around the northwest section of Argentina, meeting up with my friend Aaron in Posadas and then traveling on to Salta on my own. There were long bus rides; aimless wanderings around random cities - sometimes with other people, sometimes on my own; sleeping in a room with this totally random Aussie who was only there in the morning as I got up early, trying to be quiet; there was some 4x4-ing, more horseback riding, watching a soccer game in a local hangout with some Saltans, and travels to crazy landscapes that looked as though they were right off the moon. In my cabalgata (trail riding), my ... read more

I just joined up today and am still looking through the site and learning some ins and outs and getting the feel for it. But I love to travel and hit the open (two-lane!) road, no matter where it takes me. Usually, it takes me down a portion of Route 66 or US-99, at least at the start of the trip. See, I live two blocks away from the Mother Road in Pasadena, CA, and am fascinated with that highway. Of course, that fascination led to a greater understanding of it and other two lane roads everywhere, so now that is how I spend a lot of my free time. If anyone is looking for ideas on 66 in So Cal, or has leads on other good, less-traveled highways in the southwest for me to go ... read more