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North America » United States » New York August 26th 2005

Ok, so I just realized that in my last post, the one with the mailing addresses that I forgot some important information to include with them... :-( The ports and dates are all correct, however I forgot to post how to address it.. Address as follows: Nicole Schara C/O: MV Explorer Arrivial Date Port Agent Address (from itinerary) So for example, if you wanted to send me mail to Brazil you would address as follows: Nicole Schara C/O: MV Explorer Arrive Sept. 13 Oceanus Agencia Maritima Av. Estados Unidos, 555 7th Floor/ Room 712 40015-010 Salvador, BAHIA-BRASIL Sorry for any inconvienence -NS ... read more

camps almost out!

North America » United States » New York August 26th 2005

The haunted house

Carina

Far out its been 10 weeks already! hasnt time gone fast! ive been looking forwards to the end of camp but now that its almost here (2 days to go) I dont wanna leave! Honestly you have a love/hate relationship with this place - every single person that I know here does - its your home and the people are your family, but being tired all the time can drag you down - but u still love it - the good times and the bad! had banquet the other night - where the whole camp gets dressed up and has a formal type dinner, and then after dinner we had the staff show - Grease! was heaps of fun! a good laugh! Oh soccer... so we had 2 soccer games this session and we lost big ... read more

Part II. From London to New York City

North America » United States » New York » New York August 26th 2005

Bon Bon on the Go Go

Time to say goodbye Time in Europe is over Time to catch a plane. Richard had to go into work early on Friday so I set my alarm to make sure I was up in time to say my thank you’s and goodbye…would have been a bit rude to sleep in. lol The plan was to go back to sleep since my train to the airport could wait until 9:30/10. But then I decided against that idea for fear of sleeping through a second alarm…can’t take chances! So what better to do than surf the net! The past while there always seems to be email to answer or stuff to look up for future travels and of course updating my blog is always on the to-do list right there with shave my legs. Lol My sister ... read more

Itinerary

North America » United States » New York August 21st 2005

n2m2s1

In case you guys are feeling ambitious I am going to post the ports I am going to, the dates I will be there and the addresses of them, in case you want to send me some mail! (Please dont send packages because they are held up in customs and excessive duty is often charged). Dont feel obligated to send mail. I have also included a route map of where I will be going. I am taking my laptop with me and plan on updating this journal as often as possible, not too often though, Internet access is quite expensive so please be patient if i do not update the site as often as you would like. Address it as Follows: Nicole Schara C/O: MV Explorer Arrivial date Port Agent Addresses (see below for complete list ... read more

Becoming a Reality

North America » United States » New York August 20th 2005

n2m2s1

Today I had to say goodbye to my best friend Sandra, as she headed off to Orlando FL, to do the disney college program, and my brother Jeff as he is starting his first semester at Ithaca college. Saying bye to 2 people, that I see on a daily basis on the same day sucks. But, I guess its not goodbye, its see you later. I now have the next week to prepare for my adventure, to pack, pick up different things and spend time with my family and friends. Next week I will be flying down the the bahamas to start my once in a life time opportunty and everyday its becoming more realistic.... read more

New York, New York

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan August 18th 2005

Statue of Liberty

WoznBec

So after a greuling 12 hour overnight, freezing cold bus ride we made it to New York City!!! The city was amazing, not everything we expected it to be but it was still a good 2 weeks we spent there. We did all the touristy things such as Staten Island ferry so we could see the statue of liberty. I think we did this on the worst possible day as it was so smoggy!!! we caught the ferry on a sunday so you wouldn't expect there to be so much smog but unfortunately there was :( We also had a look aroung ground zero, wall street and the financial district including the first governent building, New york stock exchange, St peters church which was the church accross the street from the 2 towers, it was a ... read more

Back in Binghamton

North America » United States » New York August 18th 2005

Laczak

i made it back to the states safely without incident. My last weekend was fanatastic. I caught 5 monster sailfish with some crazy guy from British Columbia, Canada. It was a wild time. I loved Costa Rica. I'm going back, I don't know when, but someday I will! Take care. ... read more

More to be done in NY

North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan August 14th 2005

Statue of Liberty

Jaguar

New York Manhattan is a city that at first take I did not like. But after I gave it another week I found that there were many things to like and so many different sides to the city that I had to reconsider what made a good metropolis. To its credit it really does buzz off its own energy. This is a city for people with energy and ideas. Every day I have seen someone creating a new crazy new idea or product. This place is ruthless to those that try, but many persist and some have made their way. For those products that are successful, they will be succesful anywhere in the world. The streets are covered witih the brands that have survived this bear pit and they include: LG, iPod, Nike, GMC.... Most of ... read more

Shiny Fish

North America » United States » New York » Syracuse August 12th 2005

Court

So I actually have a place to stay in Germany now!!! My family lives in Herzberg. It's in Lower Saxony, which is a state in the north. I haven't talked to any of them yet, but apparently I have a 15 year old sister named Isabell and a 20 year old brother named Sebastian. They are VEGETARIANS and have a cat. That is about all I know of the situation right now. Still, it is surprisingly comforting to know that there actually is a warm epicenter to all this madness that is about to pervade my life in about 2 weeks. To be completely honest, I am perfectly satisfied just knowing that there actually is a place for me in that strange land, Germany. It's a nice thought to have swimming around my head with all ... read more

Looking Back and Moving On

North America » United States » New York August 10th 2005

KevinMartini

Last night I did a scary thing...I resigned from Computer Associates. I have been at CA for 6 years...was only 22 when I started...and it has been the only real job I have ever known. I'm still a little in shock about it. But an opportunity came up to work for a much smaller company, with some great people who I used to work with at CA. This new position is going to be much different than what I do now. It will be a lot of travel and hard work, but I think I'm up for it. I am ready for something new and challenging! So at the same time that I am looking forward to this new phase in my life...I am also looking back at all the great experiences I had in Peru...and ... read more

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