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North America » United States » Florida » Miami January 25th 2005

Arrived New York in snow storm. Absolutely freezing but beautiful. Dumped everything in hostel, then found pizza and wandered around the city near Central Park for a few hours. Remember Famiglia pizza... it was great. Locals friendly, Metro easy, roomies old! Left for Miami via Chicago next dy at 1pm, spent morning walking Central Pk and taking "snow" piccies, back in 3 months. Planes were delayed and arrived Miami 2am. Trashy, cheap, colourful and American. People are complete tarts and everyone wants a tip. Did the Everglades airboat, played with Larry the baby alligator. Got lost in Teds Hideaway and drank too many coronas and cowboys. Clocked up dinners with Greg, Mario nd Kiki before leaving. Didn´t pay for anything but learnt how to salsa, samba and do the naive departure before groping began. They were ... read more

North America » United States » Tennessee January 25th 2005

We leave for Utah tomorrow. Pam is going to pick us up at the airport in Salt Lake City, and then we’ll drive to Logan. Special thanks to the person who helped Pam shovel the snow out of her driveway. It’s been a long time since she’s been able to drive her car. Last night I dreamt that Jack Black and I were on a reality TV show together, and we became best friends. Everyone voted us out because we were annoying, but that’s okay, because when you’re Jack Black’s best friend everything is hilarious and the world is full of slides, moonwalks, and pools full of colorful balls. ... read more

North America » United States » California » San Diego » Ocean Beach January 25th 2005

So, the bus was fun. All 8 hours of it. Arrived in San Diego about 8.30 and went straight to our hostel at Ocean Beach - much livelier (and in a slightly less dodgy 'hood') than the one in Las Vegas - and only about 200 metres from the Pacific Ocean. Hence, Ocean Beach. Met our ker-azy roommate Candice as soon as we walked in the room, she was busy rolling spliffs for her big night out. We didn't see much more of her, although she does a pretty mean english accent which she'd learnt from Monty Python films. Excellent! First night we checked out the local burger joint, Hodads across the road - the hostel was on the main street so bars and restaurants were on our doorstep, none of this catching a bus into ... read more
Rachael taking a break.
A hippo
Ssshhh!

North America » United States » Hawaii » Oahu January 24th 2005

Hi all, Well, finally we’ll mention the news from Honolulu - now that the snailmail announcements have gone out and the cat is out of the bag! Dick and I were married in Honolulu last Thursday, Jan. 20 in Judge Reynaldo Graulty’s chambers. We have been planning this for several weeks, just a quiet wedding during our one day in Honolulu that didn’t involve a lot of fuss and bother. The agencies we contacted wanted to set up a flossy wedding complete with digging our toes in the beach sand at sunset with champagne and cake afterwards - exactly what we had in mind NOT. What we actually did was go with a group from the ship on a private shore excursion and tour arranged by our travel agent with lunch at a lovely country club, ... read more
The Bridal Couple
Judge's Chambers
Judge Graulty

North America » United States » Tennessee January 24th 2005

Two days until we arrive in Utah! Unfortunately, I just missed the birthday tribute to Neil Diamond at USU. Oh well, I’m sure we’ll think of something else fun to do in Utah. My sister is thinking about getting a guinea pig. ... read more

North America » United States » Florida January 23rd 2005

So, this would be my first journal. Hopefully, all of this will appear ok when I'm finished typing and whatnot. So recently, I transfered schools and I am now living it up in sunny Florida. Yes, it's sunny, right now, actually, at almost 6pm in the middle of winter. Those ad campaigns weren't kidding. Anyway, back to the topic at hand. In the last year, I have managed to live in three separate states. That is rather impressive of me but at the same time extremely frustrating. I lived in PA for most of the year, the area my school was in was dead, backwoods type stuff. Not for someone like me who grew up in NY about 20 minutes via the LIRR. So, mainly due to location and all that other garbage I know go ... read more

North America » United States » Tennessee January 23rd 2005

Today I went out running errands before our big trip. I bought some travel bags, hair accessories, and felt. Heather told me a story today, and she forgot most of the details, so it was boring. Then she was like, "Are you going to put that in your travel journal?" And I was like "Okay." I don't remember anything about the story now, but I think it involved Jeff. It probably would have been funny if we could remember the details.... read more


January 19, Wednesday All truly great thoughts are conceived while hiking------- Nietzsche Arriving at the Everglades we stopped at the Visitor’s Center for an overview of the park. Bob got his passport stamped. National Parks Passport Bob has a passport from the National Park Service, which can be purchased at any of the parks. Every time we go near a National Parks, Monument etc., he likes to get it stamped to show we have been there. The Park service also issues a set of picture stamps from different parks every year. This would make a great gift for someone who likes to collect memorbilia. From the park entrance it is 38 miles to the Flamingo Campground, our destination. Before moving ahead we went to Long Pine Nature Trail for a bike ride and returned on the ... read more
Kelly
Canoe Trip
Croc

North America » United States » Florida » Keys » Marathon January 23rd 2005

” Everything is connected to everything else” Aldo Leopold January 23, Sunday. After breakfast, and Mass, we found a lovely motel/suite to “veg-out” and watch the Super Bowl play-offs. The Continental Inn is located in Marathon, at the Key Colony on the West Oceanside, just beautiful. Key Colony is a small island and very walkable with magnificent mansions, hotels, and condos. Bob was “bummed-out” with the performance of the Steelers. ... read more
Pool at motel

North America » United States » North Carolina » Raleigh January 23rd 2005

Well, I just created this blog because I'm getting set and ready to head to Limerick, Ireland for a semester. Generally, I hate blogs because I think journalling is a means for inner peace and understanding oneself, for getting feelings and ideas out that you can't express to others, or to record important things that will delight oneself and jog one's memory years down the line. However, at the request of several friends, I'm beginning a TravelBlog specifically for keeping in touch and keeping them updated while I'm away. Hopefully, it will help. Packing continues, and I continue to grow both excited and nervous before my departure. I suppose when I write next, I will be in Ireland! Wish me luck!... read more




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