Destination: USA

Photos: Getting out of Dodge~ Phoenix, San Francisco and Kohimarama NZ

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 | By janandjay | Photo Gallery

Going Home

Mon, 16 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [342]

Going home today.  The morning began as usual.  Kevin got up, made coffee (I skipped the coffee today due to not wanting to get caught in a long que or stuck on the bus to the airport) and then got ready for work.  I took a quick shower ... Read more >

Photos: Last Day

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Photo Gallery

Last Full Day of My Vacation

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [230]

Last full day of the trip is here.  We got up, had coffee and were on the road by 8:30 this morning.  Kevin wanted to get back with enough time to stop at “Woolies” (Woolworths) to get some groceries.  And it’s right ... Read more >

Zambia Bound!

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 | By worldtrav | Views [179]

This has all happened so fast. I have accepted a volunteer position with Impact Network in Zambia, where I will be working with local teachers in rural villages become more confident and stronger teachers. How did this happen? Well, last year I had ... Read more >

Photos: Great Ocean Highway Road Trip

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Photo Gallery

Great Ocean Highway

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [306]

Road Trip Day. We have our trip along the Great Ocean Highway today. Kevin got up early and picked up the car and we were on our way by 9:30. The Great Ocean Highway is a road that runs along the coast From Torquay west. I am not sure where it stops, ... Read more >

Still in San Francisco

Sat, 14 Jan 2017 | By bluelion44 | Views [212]

In four days I will begun my African journey.  First stop is Ghana after a flight from SFO to Amsterdam and then onto Accra. What will I find? What will I be doing? Who will I meet?  These are the great unknowns. I only hope it's fun, educational, ... Read more >

Photos: Last Full Day in Melbourne

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Photo Gallery

Fancy Dinner - Last Full Day in Melbourne

Fri, 13 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [297]

Another lazy day. Joe and I spent most of the day inside due to rain, and the need for a couple of more naps. Resting is hard work. We did go out for lunch at a neat little place called BondStore. They just serve breakfast and lunch. I had a smoked chicken ... Read more >

Photos: Dinner in the Central Business District

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Photo Gallery

Lazy Day

Thu, 12 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [329]

This was the laziest day I have had in a long time. Joe and I must have been tired from all the excursions we have been taking lately. After Kevin left, Joe and I got up and within an hour we were both ‘resting our eyes’. We finally made ... Read more >

Photos: Country Towns

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Photo Gallery

A Day in the Country

Wed, 11 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Views [335]

We spent the day in the country. Colin T. had invited Joe and I out to Hurstbridge and Eltham for lunch and to spend part of the day with him. Joe and I got our breakfast, shower, dressed and out the door by 9:45 this morning. I wanted to get to the ... Read more >

Photos: Queen Victoria Market

Tue, 10 Jan 2017 | By johnsd | Photo Gallery