Archive for the ‘Destinations’ Category

May 19th, 2012 - 7:22 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Dale’ graduation party

We drove from Rowlett Tx. to Mckinney Tx. this morning checked into our hotel room and got rested for Dale39s graduation party. Got to meet her family and got to spend some time with my son. The party was really great held at her father39s home beautiful setting The margaritas were REALLY good. Got [...]

May 19th, 2012 - 6:02 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Back to Kaladonia

After the very long day yesterday up at 05h30 and back at 23h00 this morning started later.The plan for today was to complete one of the most beautiful walks in Western Crete with extensive coastal views from a narrow scenic coastal path.The 10h00 bus was full again this time accompanied by Mr. Tour[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 6:02 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Ballinasloe to Donegal

Thursday May 17 Ballinasloe to Donegal Today Christy Noel and I drove up to Donegal . It was quite a long drive and we went through some really beautiful countryside on the way.We stopped at Dunnes Department store in Roscommon for me to buy some T shirts as I was on my last clean one and had not [...]

May 19th, 2012 - 6:02 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Oh….My….Lord…..Were Exhausted….And not even near our Camp

Friday May 18 2012. A bit of rain around 200 a.m. pattered on the tent but no wind. Birds sang late into the night all around us. Up and at em at 630 a.m. Tom and I had a good stick to your bones breakfast of my concoction of Potato crowns Spam Goose Hamburger Tom supplied Mozzarella and Colby c[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 6:02 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Interlaken Switzerland aka “inter LAKE in”

DAY FIR Friday May 11 Okay so things didnt exactly go as planned. Actually nothing went as planned. We ordered SIM cards for our phones online but they never got to the hostel. When we called to see what happened they had been sent but not received so we had to pick them up which meant we were catc[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 6:02 pm § in Destinations, Journals

18032012 Cabaas El Real

Llegamos a las once de la noche pero igual Alfonso nos atiende con gran amabilidad nos lleva a recorrer el centro y despus tomamos un tecito connel y conversamos por mas de una hora. Su historia es fascinante y la casa que ha construido esta hecha y decorada con muy buen gusto. El diseo y el 39decor[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 4:41 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Day Two

We spent a great day in Cleveland with Mike. His mum stuffed us with an awesome Death by Chocoalte.In the afternoon we arrived in Chicago met Fairouz39s Highschool Friend Nathalie went to a great Jazz Bar.[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 4:41 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Day Three Chicago

Once we hit the University of Chicago Blaise couldn39t let go. 6 hours later we finally made it to the IIT and downtown.We had drinks at a roof top bar where we had a very interesting conversation about how the spiders got to facade of the 95th floor. How much time do they needOh and Sybil just real[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 4:41 pm § in Destinations, Journals

50 Ways to Say Goodbye

It39s always the same scenario. The early morning chill the birdsong in the darkness the drag of the suitcase through the terminal the glance towards the illuminated 39Departures39 sign. Then comes the most important part saying goodbye. There is a knowing and meaningful nod between an important fam[...]

May 19th, 2012 - 4:41 pm § in Destinations, Journals

Egypt and intentions through Horus

Greetings dear friendsWe are currently pulled up to the shoreline of the Nile. A donkey Eeeaws behind me As awarm breeze Touches my shoulder. Arabic conversation flows amongst the crew. It is HOT We have had an incredibletrip so far so amazing anda surprising and touching We are loving being so full[...]