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North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona August 2nd 2013

Well, I am back in the US, and have been for over 2 weeks. That seems absolutely crazy, boy does time fly! Despite not having a job, I have managed to keep pretty busy, spending some time at Moon Beach, in Decorah, and in Rice Lake. I have loved having the chance just to spend time with so many awesome people who I have not seen in so long. Everyone has been so welcoming. The title of this blog is home sweet home, but even though I feel back at home, I also feel in many ways that I have left one. Chile for me was much more than a vacation or even a trip, though I may have called it such. It was a small but invaluable part of my life. Though the adjustment has ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona February 19th 2013

Hello all! I have never blogged before, but I figure since I will be abroad for 5 months, now is a good time to learn/start. I am writing this two days before my flight leaves from the cities. I will fly from Minneapolis to Dallas and then on to Santiago, Chile. This is sure to be a wonderful and eye-opening adventure! I will be living in Viña de Mar and attending school at the Catholic University in Valaparaiso, called Pontificia Universidad Católica de Valparaíso. During the five months I will live with a host family, go to school, and learn what life is like in the Chilean culture. I have spent the last few weeks leading up to this trip seeing and visiting family and preparing to depart. It has been a special time for me ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona June 3rd 2009

May 31, Sunday The second bag was not utilized, though the 20 degree Go Lite bag was just hanging on to the “keep me warm” amount by a few feathers. Definitely NOT a true 20 degree rating, and I may have to ship it home and buy a different bag. Harrumph. I’m going to see if I can live with it across the northern plains because from BC we’ll be heading south down the coast, and then across the southern roads of AZ and NM to the National in Tennessee. I’ll have time to decide what to do prior to getting to the Maritime Provinces. A lazy arising, a slow packup, and on the way to visit my brother David and family a few short hours away in Zumbro Falls MN. This has always sounded like ... read more
Me on a dirt bike
Campsite in South Dakota
On the road to Montanna

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona May 28th 2009

First of many Im sure. Diana almost crashed the car. ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona March 15th 2009

I promise, I am going to write a closing post when I ever get settled down for a few hours. I was just going back to remember some good times while I am stuck here in Winona, MN where it was 0oF and now 45oF just a day later...crazy weather. I will also have to tell you about my Russian sauna experience while here in the US, but until then, I thought some of you might be interested in seeing the number of hits the different posts received since I started the blog. (That did not work well to cut and paste, but you can get the idea as they are in ranking order from most hits to least hits.) Enjoy and know I miss you all! ID Title Words Photos Date Published Last Viewed Views ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona February 24th 2009

Hello All! After hearing again and again from the people I told of my coming travels that they wanted to have updates from the road, I decided that it was the way to go. I don't know how much I will be posting, but at least it will be a way to stay in touch. Thank you all for being here. I am very pleased that in this way you have chosen to join me in my journey. I am leaving March 4th, flying to Berlin via Dublin. I am going to walk from Berlin to the Netherlands by way of the city of Darmstadt. This is the plan, and we'll see how it turns out. ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona August 19th 2008

home back to Minnesota and off to school tomorrow. the flight home was fairly uneventful although really long... Its strange to be back home and makes me realize how much I loved Spain. I wish I could have stayed longer but was so happy to see everyone here at home. I had a wonderful last 2 weeks with my grandmother, Mama June, my Aunt Margee and my cousins Sara and Hannah. We saw some amazing things all over Andalucia and generally had a great time! ... read more
Las Primas
En La Mezquita en Cordoba

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona July 2nd 2008

Hello Everyone!! We are now only three days away from beginning our adventure across the pond! This will be the home base for information, pictures and quotes from the group on our travels in England and Ireland. I look forward to hearing comments back from everyone. See you at the airport on July 6th!... read more
Ireland 2008

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona March 25th 2008

Are you ready!?! Today I was walking outside half day dreaming and half thinking about South America. I called Jenny extremely excited to get everything underway. Tonight is another workout night to make sure I'm ready for our *extreme* adventure. I hope everyone is as excited as I am. Until next time, enjoy the weather and make the most of the rest of the semester.... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Winona March 18th 2008

An article on Buenos Aires appeared in the New York Times travel section this weekend. New York Times ... read more




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