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North America » Canada » Ontario » Kingston May 10th 2007

url='/Videos/3131.html' onclick='dialog("/Videos/3131.html?popped=1","tbvideo",600,600);return false;'getting some air I've been a total slacker with the blog for ages. At the moment I'm working 10 hour days, six days a week and trying to fit in some kayaking and so forth, so there are few hours in the day left that I'd like to be inside on the computer. The weather has finally warmed up a bit, most days now around 15-20C, but the water is still ice cold (as I found out tonight kayaking), so swimming is still out for another month or so. More wildlife has been spotted of late - I saw my first racoon the other night in front of the house on the other side of the road, and at the bus stop near work there's a groundhog that sits on the roadside nibbling grass. ... read more
like wow, wipeout
standard foot shot, ski-style
NOTE: I am skiing on the lake ...


Mon 30th April - Wed 2nd May - Cancun - Spring Break Three beautiful days on the beach in Cancun. ThThe water here is a beautiful turquoise colouir and its as warm as a bath to swim in! Our hostel feels like a treehouse. Its all made of wood with hammocks outside. It's still crazy hot but there's a breeze by the sea and at about 5pm its perfect for swimming. We went out with a gaggle of australians to Senor Frogs - I can't repeat what it was like coz of the old 'what happens in ....stays in....'. We spent a beautiful day on the isla mujeres - all the activities are too expensive for backpackers but we lay in hammocks and watched a big group of tourists successfully find this guy on his honeymoons ... read more

North America » Canada » British Columbia » Vancouver May 10th 2007

If this works, will use this for the upcoming trip overseas!!! ... read more

North America May 10th 2007

The New Staes PierceFriends and family, thank you so much for all your support and encouragement. It really is amazing to see how far word travels. Sorry for the delay on the latest entry, I have had a little more difficulty finding a computer to use long enough to complete a full entry. I wrote my last entry way down on the Eastern Shore of VA and had a fantastic weekend with my good friends Shannon and Serena. The good times continued that Sunday when Shannon and I packed up my bike and bags into her little car and drove up to Ocean City, MD. Yes, that is right, I cheated that day's 60 mile ride in the comfort and camaraderie of a short road trip. We spent the afternoon walking the boardwalk from the north ... read more
an Ocean City, MD boardwalk
Famous saltwater taffy at Rehoboth Beach
the Cape May Lighthouse

North America » United States » Virginia » Skyland May 10th 2007

Pics for April 28th North America » United States » Virginia » Skyland By OD and CCs Long WalkMay 10th 2007Rolling hills, tending to our toes, a stream crossing, and other more rock laden trails.... read more
Steady flowing stream
OD and CC enjoying a break
A tree's sillohette

North America » Mexico » Quintana Roo » Isla Mujeres May 10th 2007

Hello Well the first leg of our journey is nearly over. We leave for Los Angeles this afternoon, where we have 3 days then we fly to Tahiti where we have another 3 days. Then finally onto Queenstown, New Zealand and job hunting straight away. If we cant find jobs then you all may be seeing us alot sooner than you had hoped. We are currently in Isla Mujeres, a beautful island off Mexicos coast, by Cancun. We have been chilling here for 5 days, working on our tans. We popped over to Cancun yesterday, so glad we never stayed there. Very overpriced and the beaches werent very good at all. Before here we spent a week in Playa del Carmen, a really nice resort just south of cancun. The beaches where stunning, so many nice ... read more

North America » Canada » Alberta » Edmonton May 10th 2007

Well, I've now left my former home that was Fort Mac, and have been living in Edmonton for the past month. I've moved in with Jesse in her apartment and things are going well. I was scheduled to be in the office for 2 months, but got transferred to a more pressing construction job after only 2 weeks. So I'm back into old tshirts and jeans, from the shirt and dress pants I briefly wore. Luckily I'm working in a yard just out the back of the office block, so I haven't had to move again. So far it's been good, and im learning things I wouldn’t have on my last job. We are now definitely in spring. It hasn’t snowed in 2 weeks, and temperatures are now in the mid teens. I've cracked out my ... read more
A windy day on the PGA tour
The Trace-former
New Zealand's Greatest Rock Export

North America » United States » Alaska » Anchorage May 10th 2007

Thursday may 10 Some people have asked us why we landed in Fairbanks as our first Alaskan stop off. To Territorians it’s a bit like going first to Katherine before Darwin. Our answer is that we wanted to get over any jet lag especially before Maree worked at the school. Really the jet lag has not been any problem. And secondly we wanted to sample/experience “Real Alaska” and it’s people before coming to the big smoke. Today we broaden our horizons. After picking up a hire car our first adventure is the change in road rules. Then it’s off to Chena Hot Springs. With ice capped mountains all around we strip off to bathers and descend into steaming hot water. It is really uncomfortably hot at first and there is a strong sulphur aroma, very ... read more
Honolulu
Anchorage Airport
Artic Circle

North America » United States » Virginia May 10th 2007

We had three late arrivals into camp last night. I was tickled when he asked if I was a Thru Hiker. He was unsure because he said I was "Too clean" to be a Thru Hiker. I had done some hygiene before he arrived, was clean shaven, and smelled good. We had a small visitor in the tent about 2AM. I had left the zipper open just enough for Mr. Mouse to come in for a look around. The only problem was my melon was directly inline with said opening. As Mr. Mouse made his ingress he bumped the top of said melon waking me up. Startled, I grabbed the headlamp for a look-see. Mr. Mouse knew the gig was up and hurriedly searched for an egress point. He dashed around the outside edge of the ... read more

North America » United States May 10th 2007

Recently I made a trip to NC for the XL-List East Coast Rally. This is a ride report for the trip to the rally and home from the rally. I wanted to take a couple days getting to NC and then take a couple days getting home. Last month when I came home from the Cape Fear 1000 that ended in Wilmington, NC, I rode straight home to KC. It was over 1200 miles and it just wasn’t any fun. So since time is something I have a lot of I decided to take my time coming and going this trip. I spent a couple days checking maps and the GPS software looking for towns named after animals. The HOG group is having the Road Kill Safari challenge this year and this would be a good ... read more
Hawk Point, MO
Effie with Popeye
Chester IL




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