Destination: USA

"I'm Going to Jackson"

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 | By larasumera | Views [719] | Comments [1]

So maybe this isn't the Jackson John and June sang about, but it is a beautiful place to be.  On either side of me are mountains covered in the white stuff, piles of it all over the streets.  The sun is shining today, so it isn't as cold as I would think ... Read more >

Still here but had an unexpected (and wonderful) adventure I would like to share

Sat, 6 Feb 2010 | By msteven6 | Views [485]

Thursday I traveled to the Christ Statue (Corcovado) and climbed my way to the top of the mountain that it stands on - it was perfect! My climbing partner spoke very little english (just a few climbing terms) so it was wonderful practice for conversational ... Read more >

Tags: trekking

Hawaii

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 | By les | Views [595]

Well, this is it, our final night of this trip.  We can't wait to get home and tell you all about it.  We have had the most amazing time, seen some of the most amazing sights and done some of the most amazing things.  But it will probably be the people ... Read more >

Photos: Hawaii

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 | By les | Photo Gallery

Photos: UCD and Downtown

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 | By davidsgibson | Photo Gallery

Nailing down the final details

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 | By walkabout-aj | Views [235]

Flying out on Monday from Houston. Roughly plotting out a path from Pisa to Venice for Carnivale to Prague and places beyond, back to Italy and then down to Florence, Rome and Pompeii and then in March, Plitvice Lakes National Park and the city and ... Read more >

So... What do you see when you walk out on the street from your apartment?/Roommate?/Yummy breakfast?

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 | By msteven6 | Views [638]

Well,... I live on a side street off of a pretty main street in Botafogo - an area that is primarily Cariocas (people of Rio).  The apartment is about 1200 square feet and is pretty nice for apartments in Brasil (correct spelling for when I am down here).... Read more >

Tags: and buses, apartments, beaches

10. Life is Rad

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 | By kath_atkins | Views [710] | Comments [1]

Ahhhh, the life of a radiologist. It’s super enticing, but I think I would get fat, so maybe not for me. I’ve just started my 4-week radiology rotation and have spent the beginning of this week in the chest reading   area. I’ve been paired with ... Read more >

Photos: Oregon Coast

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 | By w4michael | Photo Gallery

Lisbon, Portugal Days 2 and 3

Thu, 4 Feb 2010 | By 00bitbybit00 | Views [463] | Comments [8]

Day Two We started our first official day in Portugal with a simple but doable breakfast compliments of Turim Suisso Atlantico.  As soon as we were done eating we re-packed and high-tailed it out of there.  "Lisbon's historic core has four ... Read more >

The debrief: the emotions, the highlights.

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 | By hadassah | Views [988]

It is a long time in waiting, seeing as how my last post was last year! But here for your viewing pleasure is the wrap up to my Texan Adventure. The debrief of my time. Gosh where to start? I guess the end is my beginning - My final ... Read more >

Photos: Stapleton UCD

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 | By davidsgibson | Photo Gallery

Lisbon, Portugal Day One

Wed, 3 Feb 2010 | By 00bitbybit00 | Views [407] | Comments [3]

Hello again. We made it!  And without any mishap, if you don't count discomfort and all the good stuff associated with lengthy travel.  Our first flight left Detroit at seven PM (thank you Mom and Dad Bacon for driving us!).  It was eight hours long, ... Read more >

Lucas is contributing...

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 | By famlange | Views [377]

Starting today, Lucas decided to contribute $3.00 from his allowance every week towards our 'World Trip' Savings. We set up the automatic bank transfer together. How sweet is that?  So, he has earned a special mention, and also 'priority use' of the ... Read more >

Tags: lucas, preparation

Painted Mountains

Tue, 2 Feb 2010 | By larasumera | Views [556]

Driving 5 hours from Meridian, ID to South Ogden, UT, we had the most amazing backdrop for our ride.  The sky was completely white and the snow-covered mountains just blended into the horizon.  It was beautiful.  And it continues to make me believe there ... Read more >