Destination: USA

National Treasure, Backwards

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 | By larasumera | Views [221]

I went from the Christmas City to the birth of the USA, and now where the President lives.  The birth of the USA being at Independence Hall, Philadelphia, PA.  It was my first time there.  Kris (my co-worker) and I met up with two other co-workers ... Read more >

Sanibel Island

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 | By fieldnotes | Views [549]

We first visited Sanibel and Captiva Islands just after the spate of hurricanes in 2004, really bad timing on our part.  It looked like a war zone; roofless houses, utility poles snapped in half and trees uprooted. The few people we saw walked around ... Read more >

The night before the flight

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By tracy | Views [462]

I didn't sleep at all the night before the flight to NY; just tossed and turned - panicking about all the things I had forgotten to do and buy before my trip, concerned about how heavy my backpack was already and how I would be able to fit anything else ... Read more >

Rain in Spain

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By anita_81 | Views [453] | Comments [3]

Today, for the first time since I arrived, it rained.  It was pretty heavy for a couple of hours and then it stopped and the sun came out.  In the end, it was a very cool but pleasant day. I had a free period first thing this a.m. and I took full advantage ... Read more >

Gallery: Gulf Coast

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By fieldnotes | Photo Gallery

Home Sweet Home

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By lori_slaughter | Views [304] | Comments [1]

Today, I arrived back in Portland safe and sound. I'll upload a few pictures and post journal entries from my last few days in Turkey soon. Thanks to everyone for sending me messages during my trip, especially the encouraging ones throughout the ... Read more >

New York

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 | By dan_and_anna | Views [363]

Hello New York! We arrived, we experienced, we love and we want to stay! It truly is the most amazing city! Everything from Times Square, Central Park, Little Italy to the starbucks on every Block! And to top it ... Read more >

LONDON, UK

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 | By megangobeille | Views [316] | Comments [2]

So, yesterday I left Boston at 745pm and arrived at Heathrow at 645am (145am Boston Time)...I only cried for a little bit and the flight was good. It was the biggest plane I have ever seen, and it was very comfortable.  I was so excited when we were ... Read more >

Tags: arrivals

Gallery: Seattle, Washington

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 | By paperbagprincess | Photo Gallery

A Day with the Pig

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 | By anita_81 | Views [388] | Comments [1]

Today was a very different one for us.  After breakfast, we walked to the town of La Alberca for a history lesson.  We learned about how the village was 'saved' by a documentary showing the Spanish gov't how poor the area was.  Showing starving sheep ... Read more >

Protecting Nature

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 | By fieldnotes | Views [487]

As we travel the country we can't help but be impressed by the cooperative effort of environmental groups like the Audubon Society, The Nature Conservancy, state parks and especially the US Fish and Wildlife Service and their system of National Wildlife ... Read more >

Gallery: Ney York

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 | By dan_and_anna | Photo Gallery

Busy Days

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 | By anita_81 | Views [387] | Comments [3]

Monday, September 28, 2009 I think it’s Monday.   I have no idea.   Our schedule is very structured and we don’t need pay attention to minor points like the date. I’ve done several   1 to 1 interviews and all have been interesting.   Today, ... Read more >

Day 1

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 | By caroz | Views [223]

Arrived in NZ today bright and early , it's great to have the whole day ahead. Took a shuttle to Eden Park B&B , what a great place , like being at someone's home (mine for a couple of days). Met up with a friend and spent the day touring . Went to ... Read more >

Bender Wedding

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 | By abcarlson | Views [769]

We had a wonderful trip back to Nebraska last week.  It was a whirlwind of a trip - arrived around midnight Wednesday and departed around 7am Sunday morning - but it was well worth it!  We had so much fun with the Carlson (and Jones) family and can't ... Read more >