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North America » United States » Minnesota » Albert Lea July 11th 2008

From Rolling Meadow, IL to Worthington, MN What's hot: Windmills turning on the prairie What's also hot: The bicycles in Madison, WI What's not: The fury of a surprise prairie storm. The road so far: Over 1500 miles behind us. Heavy traffic around the cornfields. Travel lesson of the day: Toto, we're not in Kansas anymore. from Kathy: “The dullest part of the trip is from Chicago to South Dakota.” That’s what the people say. Not true for the Floonian Roadster! Our first side trip was Madison, WI, where I wanted to see firsthand what a real bicycle-friendly town looks like. True to rumor, Madison has its bicycle act together—we happened to talk with the son of the town’s Bicycle Pedestrian Traffic Manager, who works for the Department of Transportation. He p... read more
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Madison Again

North America » United States » Minnesota July 10th 2008

Okay, I admit it, I may have dozed off a time or two in those last 90 miles of North Dakota, but now we're in Minnesota. Minnesota has about 2 dozen scenic byways and you know how much we like scenic byways. We happily left the interstate and headed out on the "Lake Country" scenic byway from Detroit Lakes, MN to Lake Itasca SP. Minnesota has something like 15,000 lakes and the mosquitoes that come with them. Anyway, Lake Itasca is where you find the headwaters of the Mississippi River. It's just a little stream flowing out of this big lake. From Itasca SP we headed east to Bemidji where we set up our camper and then went out in search of Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox. We found them in downtown Bemidji ... read more
Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox
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We will be moving in 2 months! Hello! We are preparing to leave for Bologna, Italy for 2 years. Jason will be leaving at the end of August and I will be following soon after at the end of September. We are very excited for our adventures ahead and hope to keep up with this travel journal to share our experiences with all of you! ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota July 4th 2008

As you all know, i am not techonological, and can be a bit of a Luddite at times. please bare with me, but i want to stay close to all of you and this is the easiest way (i hope)... read more


Study Abroad Preparation 2 weeks to go and I am very anxious at this time. It is a critical time to limit my activities and spend as little money as possible because I will be going out everyday when I arrive for sure. I have no money of my own right now and I am worried about my Wells Fargo loan. The University of Minnesota is not verifying my fall semester enrollment because it is too early. I have told them I need this now but they do not think it important that I leave in two weeks and start school in August. What am I to do if they want to hold out just because its not September? Why do people not use logic any more? I'll be o.k. That's not to get me down. ... read more

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 June 30th 2008

Hey everyone!! I'm about to head out for Asia in a few days here and I'm getting pretty excited! I thought I would start a travel blog since I plan on taking a few trips before I lose my NWA benefits after graduation next spring. If you want, you can subscribe to my blog and every time I update you will get an email notification. I may upload travel pictures if I can!! Let the adventures begin!!! :) :) :) Molly... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis June 29th 2008

Believe it or not...no photos! We took the long drive from Door County to Minneapolis on Saturday. Drove across North Central Wisconsin and noticed something interesting. Everyone (and I mean everyone) had a well manicured lawn and flowers around their homes. Even the most rundown farmhouse had a barrel or two of geraniums or a bed of peonies. Our theory is that because the season is so short and winter is so long the people want to enjoy the color as much as they can. The lawn grass in the Midwest is that thin bladed soft variety that you can walk barefoot through and never get bitten by a fire ant. Luxury! Minneapolis is a neat city. We went to the Twins/Brewers game at the Metrodome on Sunday afternoon. It was almost like a carnival outside ... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis June 23rd 2008

In just four hours I'll be heading to the airport. It will be an 8 hour & 20 minute journey to Amsterdam, a 2 hour & 30 minute layover, and then a second flight of 2 hours & 35 minutes to Madrid. When I finally arrive, it will be Tuesday around 4pm Spanish time. Crazy!! I plan to stay in Madrid for the evening at a hostel on the Gran Vía, one of the neatest streets in the capital city. When I get settled there, I will write again so that you know I am safe and sound. :)... read more

North America » United States » Minnesota » Minneapolis June 20th 2008

There is so much swirling around in my head and my life right now I'm happy I can figure out which way is up long enough to type! I'm in the process of finishing so many things. The other week I had my last class at the Lehmann Center. All of my students, past and present, were like, "Teacher, teacher, we will miss you! Good luck, Teacher, Thank you, Teacher!!" and they made a card for me that they all signed and gave me a journal that I plan to take with me. I almost cried I was so overwhelmed. And I don't cry at funerals. I'm starting to pack up my apt and give away my stuff. I took a car load to the Goodwill, have had friends lay claim to some things, and have ... read more




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