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14/04/07 - 15/04/07 Grand Canyon On all the lists you can find of the worlds 7 natural wonders, the Grand Canyon holds its place. Here’s the facts; it’s 217 Miles (349 km) long, between 4 and 18 miles (6-29 km) wide and a stunning 5000ft deep. The fast flowing turquoise Colorado river has been slicing its way through the Colorado plateau for 6 million years say the experts, accounting for it’s depth, but the canyon’s impressive width has been formed by erosion through weathering of wind and rain and most powerfully through ice. We drove Desert View stopping at the various view points, starting with the Watchtower. In the early evening light the Canyon looked slightly hazy and impossible to photograph. Although impressed by it’s majesty, we were tired from a long day’s drive so we ... read more
Canyon Views
Canyon Walls

North America » United States » Nevada » Las Vegas April 15th 2007

The thought of going to Vegas was a worrying prospect because me and casino's do not go well together because its so addictive! We left Mari's house late to drive to Barstow, Jun's family home, to drop of Mya which I hated because it meant spending less time with her, then drove to Vegas! I can't say much about the journey because I was a sleep! We arrived at Tiffany's house after midnight and after a little bit of catching up, fell asleep!!! Next day was a nice day in Vegas. We drove to a nearby Hawaiian BBQ and had lunch then drove down to the strip to check out the hotels! I was absolutely amazed by the hotels! How much work went into each design and how much there was to do in each ... read more
New York New York
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North America » United States » New York » New York » Manhattan April 15th 2007

So I'm realizing how glad I am that I'm not going to be a student in NYC. You just hemorage money in this city. Knowing that I don't have another paycheck coming for another 2 years would make living in Manhattan kinda tough - not that LA is going to be that much different. That said, this place is ridiculously fun and i wish i spent my last two yuppie years here instead of Boston. Oh well. Can't wait to get to a place where the $150 I just spent costs $1.50 instead.... read more

North America » Mexico » Yucatán » Merida April 15th 2007

I did it! I drove to Progreso yesterday! It's a straight shot there and back from Merida. The beach was great and really not crowded. People started coming around 11:00 but there's plenty of beach. I ate a fried fish and it was wonderful and huge! Hey, Debbie, head, eyes and all were on the platter! They fried it whole. Would feed two people. Then last night I found (kinda) downtown. Lots of people on the street but I didn't find any bands playing. It may have been too early. Anyway it was raining and thundering so I came home. So far, rain here has been just big fat drops, not like the downpours at home. My driving confidence is way up there now. I may even try to find Walmart's today. ... read more

North America » United States » California » San Diego April 15th 2007

So I've decided to start this travel blog thing to keep everyone posted on my stay in Spain and travels around Europe. I will be leaving 10 days after my 21st birthday (August 17) and I am so excited for a crazy/amazing/educating/once-in-a-life-time opportunity to study/live in Madrid, Spain. ... read more

North America » United States » Washington » Seattle April 15th 2007

After blitzing across America in 23 days, I am home. I am in serious food detox—trying to keep to a diet of Asian food, seafood (not fried), fresh produce, and green tea. I know I’ve scared some of you with the food I ate on the trip but I chose only to highlight (and take pics) of those dishes I thought would have the most effect. It worked. Hee hee. It’s also good to be back in the land of no-smoking in public places. The trip was fantastic. Cathy (as always) was a great travel buddy. She’s an excellent driver and has amazing directional sense, not to mention just being an all-around super kewl friend. The Road Chicks took the States and I’m glad all of you were able to join in the fun vicariously. ... read more
Trip Detritus
Trip Souvenirs
Mt. Rushmore

North America » United States » California » Napa Valley April 15th 2007

Wine Tasting tour of Napa Valley North America » United States » California » Napa Valley By KoroshApril 15th 2007 Headed out from LA towards San Fransico and Napa Valley with car. we took rout 101 wich is a more scenic route towards north, and stoped at a sea side town of Carmel just south of San Fransico. It was beatiful, with crystal clear water, white sandy beaches, fantastic waves, and a gourgeus golf course right off the beach. Following that, we headed towards Napa Valley. Americans truly know how to market themselves. This is the place for "wine and dine". for those of you wh... read more
On the way to Napa
By beach at Carmel
Beringer wine factory

North America » Canada » Nunavut » Resolute Bay April 15th 2007

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

North America » Canada » Alberta » Lethbridge April 15th 2007

It was a bad week for me because of injury and illness! While climbing a small mountain on the Gulf of Mexico coast, a loose boulder fell onto my hand. Two days later we arrived in Durango where Graciela came with me to get it checked out at the hospital. I got an x-ray and it turned out my thumb was fractured and now I have to wear a splint. The same night, I was really sick with Montezuma’s Revenge. It was bad for two days so we got the neighbourhood doctor to take a look. She prescribed a drug to keep me from throwing up, and Carmen gave it to me by needle in the rear end. It seemed to work and I got better. We went with Paco, Graciela, Gerardo, Carolina, Chiznel, Sandra ... read more
Family time
Dancers at the Villa del Oeste show
Our gang at the Villa del Oeste


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




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