Blogs from Cleveland Area, Ohio, United States, North America - page 4

So yesterday I went for the first weekend in ages. Although it's not out of my home range or anything like that, it IS a different experience. So here's my day. The Great Lakes Medieval Faire. It's a roaring good time for all and much love is to be had there. If you've never been and have the opportunity to go to ANY Medieval/Renaissance Faire, GO. Don't ask, just get a costume and go. Even if your faire is far away. Mine is an hour and a half drive. I still go. Now, I am an old hand at this particular faire, since I've worked there for years (not the past 2) since I was 15. I've done cast, vending and fencing show. It's lots of fun when you have a job there if you're doing ... read more

Well, I got this so that you all can keep track of my fantabulous photos while I'm Japan, and go through the horrible process of getting ready to leave with me. I'm really stressing out about getting my ticket for the flight. I keep worrying the one I want won't be there when we can actually shell out the $2100 for it. I had expected it to be expensive, but still. Fortunately, the embassy in MI is really nice and they're making my visa application quite simple and they waived my appearance. I have to do a photo project while I'm in Japan focusing on one aspect of my stay. Suggestions are welcome.... read more

Nearly There *If this is your first time to our blog, please checkout the first enrty by clicking "pervious enetry" on the navigation controls above* The time for our departure is approaching more quickly than we anticipated! Everything has been moving along for us in our preparations. Our bags are packed and we can't wait to get going! We decided to add this journal entry as a kind of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) entry. What do you pack on a year long trip around the world? Well, not that much really. We have to pack light since we are going to carry everything on board the plane. Most people carry on extra overnight bag on board; we are going to bring everything for a year in a carry on size backpack! You could really travel with ... read more

I just spent half an hour writing about what I've been up to for the last three weeks but lost it all when I tried to do a spell check. So sorry here are the Pictures that will tell the story better than I could anyway. Love Jo... read more

So you're probably wondering (if you haven't had the joy of me telling you already..) what exactly is Semester at Sea? Well, it is what it sounds like. I will be spending the fall semester aboard the MV Explorer, a floating college campus. Over the course of the semester we will circumnavigate the globe, beginning in Nassau, Bahamas and ending in San Diego, CA. 4-5 day visits to ports along the way include: La Guaira, Venezuela Salvador, Brazil Cape Town, South Africa Mombasa, Kenya Chennai (Madras), India Yangon, Myanmar Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Hong Kong Kobe, Japan Honolulu, Hawaii (1 day) While at sea between ports I will be taking classes (suprising, I know.) Right now I am signed up for: Literature of Travel Asian Religions Philosophy of Film Global Studies Well that's all for ... read more