Blogs from North America - page 8253

being flown out to chekpoint one by an even SMALLER plane than before that was fun it has skis on it for landing on the sea ice unfortunatly we landed on the top of the old olaris mine site wich is on the top of a GREAT BIG HILL were we all had to lug all of our heavy equipment down the hill the go up to get the rest i did it 7 times completely nakerd me out but had some great views if u whant to go to the moon or mars dont bother its cheeper to come here its the same landacape and probably warmer just different coulor this was my home for the next 5 days this was like my living room (the comunial tent) this was our effectionatly named igloooo u ... read more

We finally made it to California! Sorry it's been so long since we wrote last, but it's hard to find internet in all the small towns we go through. Thanks to Tom, Susan, Nora, & Rory for the time we spent with them in Seattle. We had a great time while preparing for our journey. Those kids are so cute-- check out our flickr. Our first three days from Seattle to Portland were good, just trying to figure out a pace and get used to camping in strange places, like sneeking onto Army bases and waking to the sound of morter blasts in the backround, very cool. Arriving in Portland felt really great, stopped at the Ash st. tavern for a cold drink and a burger, dropped Sharkeys name and Mike from Magic courier instantly offered ... read more

After spending countless hours pouring over travel books in the local bookstore, we keep coming up with the same conclusion - the best islands for backpackers are the ones we have already been to! There MUST be something else out there, just waiting for us to visit, but where?... That's where you, travellers of the world, come in. We need help to find another perfect tropical paradise! As far as we see it, these are the essential ingredients for our perfect island get-away: 1) white sand beach 2) warm, clear ocean 3) good offshore snorkelling 4) reasonably priced scuba diving 5) reasonably priced accommodation (US$20/night/couple) 6) small and easy to get around (no cars) 7) a variety of beaches to choose from 8) some nightlife 9) majority of visitors are independent travellers/backpackers Here are the ... read more

I have a little over a month to plan my trip. I psyched myself out today when I was driving home. I almost pictured myself catching the train somewhere in Europe...alone, scared and excited.... read more

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival 2007 North America » United States » Washington » Mount Vernon By carnellesApril 14th 2007EricOn a whim, took the drive up to Skagit Valley today. It rained on the way up. Lunch stop at Porterhouse in Mount Vernon, and voila, sunshine. The tulips were beautiful, probably at their peak this weekend. It was the first time either my Mom or I had been up there for the festival. Stopped at Deception Pass on the way back (and of course encountered more rain on the way back). These are just a couple of the pictures (they... read more