Blogs from Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States, North America

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Geo: 40.2598, -76.8822Weather 77 and glorious again! Today we traveled from MD to Harrisburg. We were warned that Hershey gets really crowded and there was no way to get there in a reasonable time being that it was an hour and a half away. We decided that Friday morning would be easier. Instead, we detoured through Lancaster, PA to see some Amish country. We stopped at the visitor center to find out how to go about seeing how the Amish live. It is rather strange to be pointing out people just because of their beliefs and how they dress and do things. It interests me. I watch some of the Amish shows on tv and find it interesting that they are trying to keep their beliefs and lifestyle going amidst the "English" culture that is truly ... read more
Carriage
Amish house, One Room School
Horse and Carriage


I love to plan things, so I have started to plan a road trip. I plan to begin this road trip the Spring after I retire. Retirement date could be as early as October, 2015, but I am not committed to that month or year. Planning is eighty percent of the fun of traveling. The path will begin in Central Pennsylvania. From there I will travel to West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri, Arkansas, Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio and return to Pennsylvania. Since my husband and I will be retired when we begin this trip, we will have no set time period to travel. We will see the USA until we are tired of it, then we will come home. When we become restless, ... read more


I’m still recovering a little from my impromptu but wonderful trip to America a few weeks ago. It was wonderful to visit home and see family and friends, and although I’m happy to be back in Italy, I’m really missing everyone very much. Here’s a brief rundown of my trip: basically, the program director was in the States visiting colleges but unfortunately got pretty severely ill and couldn’t finish, so the program flew me over to finish the last week of her visits. I flew into Washington D.C. and had a very tearful reunion with Mom and Dad (I heard a woman standing near us watching say to her friend ‘I want to hug them too!’). We must have looked pretty happy. I had an excellent first dinner consisting of an enormous bison cheeseburger, French fries, ... read more
Bologna
Bologna
Bologna


Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Oh my God! Holy Shit!!!!! I'm finally finally finaaaaaaaally going to LONDON!!!!!!!!! This is kind of strange. For years I've wanted to go to London. So many of my favorite things hail from the UK, Shakespeare, the Beatles, etc. I can't wait to go there, to see where they must've walked. It'll be fun, weird, crazy and rainy, but I'm totally ready. Tomorrow my parents are driving me to Chatham, New Jersey, where I'm staying with my friend, Caitlin. Then on Monday, Caitlin's parents are taking the two of us to the Newark airport. From there, we get to sit in a little room with the other Ithaca students, eat food and wait for three ridiculous hours until we can get on the plane. We'll arrive in ... read more


Well Hello! Our trip to Harrisburg, New york and Chicago is over. We had an excellent time in all the places. I have broken down the trip into three sections! It's always cool to go the burg and see what is new, what has changed, and what still remains the same. Not too many pictures of the burg but the day we arrived we went to a winery in Lancaster called Moon something.. I think... There was a blues festival going on, one really good band, and of course, good wine! We went with my parents, brother Adam, and Kira. It was quite enjoyable! Another night we had cousins Chris and Mark out for dinner along with Cubby! Always a good time with those guys. It was good to see everyone. Adam, Brother Adam, Kira and ... read more
winery
winery
winery


Im finally home. If words could express how grateful I am, id be surprised. As much as I couldnt wait to get home to see zach and my family, I wish i could have stayed longer, visited for places, and took more pictures, even tho i came home wit about 2000 of them! My trip was the best time of my life and has opened my eyes to so many new ideas and cultures. I think this is the beginning of a life long journey to travel more and meet new people!.. Averidici, Nikki 3... read more


Only 15 more days until me and the girls leave for Ireland, London, Scotland, and Paris. I guess it just really has not hit me yet. I will definately miss everyone back at home, especially Zach =(.. At least i get to spend my last few days with him. So far i have torn my room at college apart, I am going home tomorrow to drop off some belongings due to the fact we cant keep our stuff at campus until January 2006. Grr.. O well. I got my passport, my national trust pass and all that good stuff i need. not takin as much money as i would like but i guess it will have to do. I finally conned my mother and her fiance to taking me to the Baltimore/Washington Airport. That really made ... read more




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