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July 7th 1994
Published: September 13th 2011
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By the summer of 1994 we had been living in Europe for 17 years. We had "been there and done that." Our kids were growing up without knowing what America was really like. To them it was just a fun vacation. So I declined my contract extension whereby the government would pay the transportation for my home leave in return for serving two more years. I paid for my family to return for home leav... Read Full Entry



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Bob Carlsen
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Home and Away
I started blogging on Travelblog in 2009, entering trips beginning in 2007. My intention has always been to document my years of travel since my birth...how else was I to save all the slides my Dad took of my childhood! Most bloggers write about their trips away from home. Mine, and eventually Linda's, homes have usually been where people travel to. So the idea eventually percolated to name our blog "Home and Away." The blog is not intended to be an autobiography, although I spent my entire life traveling, with Linda joining me after college, it may appear to be that way. As this... full info
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Tamara: captain of the boat at Grand Teton National ParkTamara: captain of the boat at Grand Teton National Park
Tamara: captain of the boat at Grand Teton National Park
Will's turn to steer, with Bob and Rosanna at Grand Teton National Park Will's turn to steer, with Bob and Rosanna at Grand Teton National Park
Will's turn to steer, with Bob and Rosanna at Grand Teton National Park
Bob with Rosanna as she steers the boat at Grand Teton National ParkBob with Rosanna as she steers the boat at Grand Teton National Park
Bob with Rosanna as she steers the boat at Grand Teton National Park
Rosanna, Will, and Tamara boarding the Yellowstone stagecoachRosanna, Will, and Tamara boarding the Yellowstone stagecoach
Rosanna, Will, and Tamara boarding the Yellowstone stagecoach
and they are off on the Yellowstone stagecoachand they are off on the Yellowstone stagecoach
and they are off on the Yellowstone stagecoach
Will and Rosanna at YellowstoneWill and Rosanna at Yellowstone
Will and Rosanna at Yellowstone
Will sleeping during our long drivesWill sleeping during our long drives
Will sleeping during our long drives
Will climbing Devils TowerWill climbing Devils Tower
Will climbing Devils Tower
Will, Tamara and Rosanna at Devils Tower National MonumentWill, Tamara and Rosanna at Devils Tower National Monument
Will, Tamara and Rosanna at Devils Tower National Monument
Wild Bill Hickock;.'s tombstone at LeadvilleWild Bill Hickock;.'s tombstone at Leadville
Wild Bill Hickock;.'s tombstone at Leadville
Gold Mine at Lead, Black Hills SDGold Mine at Lead, Black Hills SD
Gold Mine at Lead, Black Hills SD
Rosanna, Will, Tamara, and Linda
Family at Mount Rushmore SDFamily at Mount Rushmore SD
Family at Mount Rushmore SD
Will, Rosanna, and Tamara climbing around the Badlands NPWill, Rosanna, and Tamara climbing around the Badlands NP
Will, Rosanna, and Tamara climbing around the Badlands NP
Wind Cave National ParkWind Cave National Park
Wind Cave National Park
Tamara, Rosanna, Will, and Linda
Exploring the old barracks at Fort Laramie WYExploring the old barracks at Fort Laramie WY
Exploring the old barracks at Fort Laramie WY
Oregon Trail wagon tracks near Fort Laramie WYOregon Trail wagon tracks near Fort Laramie WY
Oregon Trail wagon tracks near Fort Laramie WY
Boat dock at Jonathan Dickinson State ParkBoat dock at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Boat dock at Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Linda, Tamara, and Bob canoeing at Jonathan Dickenson State ParkLinda, Tamara, and Bob canoeing at Jonathan Dickenson State Park
Linda, Tamara, and Bob canoeing at Jonathan Dickenson State Park
Rosanna and Will were too afraid to canie after our experience at Clarion, especially since there were crocodiles in the water.
Will waiting at the dock at Jonathan Dickenson State ParkWill waiting at the dock at Jonathan Dickenson State Park
Will waiting at the dock at Jonathan Dickenson State Park
Will trying out a tractor at Vovo's nurseryWill trying out a tractor at Vovo's nursery
Will trying out a tractor at Vovo's nursery
Will with cousin Brendan on his dirt bikeWill with cousin Brendan on his dirt bike
Will with cousin Brendan on his dirt bike



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