Well as much as we loved Queenstown and the southwest it was time to move on. Another early start heralded the beginning of our journey back up the Island. Our destination was the Scottish settlement of Dunedin and we were looking forward to it as it is known as lsquothe Edinburgh of the Southrsquo the original is one of Chrisrsquos favourite cities in the world. We followed the old gold
Yearly Archives: 2009
Part Two The Map Part Way in Cabal
Hope you like the following guide which selected from the other website by me but it's not my work Goldicq just give it a summary. It is a continuation of the last article on cabal alz.PiroruroHaukLehifee Hard to explain we hope our map helps you start and go to Piroruro after this on a plateau something like a little hill that have one entry only as you can see in the map you will f
On the road again
We made it to Bali It was a long uneventful transfer 28 hours from the Chicago's Logan Square subway stop on the Blue Line to Life in Amed our hotel in Indonesia on the island of Bali. Our flight left at 1035 am for the 13 hour trip to Narita just outside of Tokyo. I was a little worried because we only had an hour between our arrival and our departure to Denpasar Bali. I relied on the
Thailand Laos and Vietnam in Three Weeks
Another Journey...Journal 2009 ThailandLaosVietnam 15 December 2009 Trip Dates 1216091709As I embark on another journey this time to Thailand Laos and Vietnam I am reminded of how many times I have journeyed somewhere even within to achieve or accomplish something. Sometimes the journey has been for the discovery of enlightenment other times for adventure sun or to help others
Small hiccup
Plans all falling into place. Slight hiccup with the van being attacked by vandals resulting in a window being smashed. Now replaced so the van has one bright shining window. Must clean the others and get all looking spick and span. 3 sleeps now.
Season’s Greetings from Berkeley
Wishing one and all a Happy ChristmasmdashJoyeux Noel and health and happiness in the New Year As I write Christmas carols are playing on KDFC the Bay Arearsquos local classical radio station. I look out the window of my apartment and see the lights of San Francisco Bay and the Golden Gate and Bay bridges in the distance and in the foreground Christmas lights on the houses in my treeli
Trip to Marleshwar
I was at my hometown Kolhapur for Rakhi and another function at home. Since my sister had decided she will leave for Pune on the Wednesday we had planned a visit to Kaneri Math on Tuesday 2nd August 09. However this totally got changed as my father informed that Marleshwar visit is possible in one day. My sister suddenly changed her mind and said Kaneri math can be visited any time therefo
Photo’s
Here are some photo's from our trip.
The most northern of Thailand
Salut lecteurs assidus j'aimerais pouvoir dire qu'on est des blogueurs tout aussi assidus mais c'est pas le cas on est plus d'une semaine en retard sur les evenements et on part demain matin tres tot pour le Myanmar ou je suis pas certaine qu'on aura acces au blogue c'est un regime dictatorial il aiment pas trop les chroniques vers l'etranger. Alors ne vous inquietez pas si on ne donne pas
MIA
HiWe are now back in the real world we have come out of the parrell world in one piece. Can you believe that it would be hard to get internet access in Miami and Disney WorldWe enjoyed our time in Cancun were we mainly just relaxed and soaked up the sun. We did spend our last day at a man made water park we were spent the morning snorkling our way around the reefs and gorged ourself on the a
Back to Amarpurkashi Village Life…
Spent another 2 weeks at the Rural Development project. Running English conversation classes painting yoga Hindi...living in the village etc.
South India Chennai Pondicherry Auroville…
Arrived in South India after 2 nights on the train from Delhi. Going to see what's happening at Auroville an International Community and then take it from there.Auroville wants to be a universal town where men and women of all countries are able to live in peace and progressive harmony above all creeds all politics and all nationalities. The purpose of Auroville is to realise human unity.
Pineapple Farm
Hello everyoneWe went to an orphanage this morning but my cameras batteries died so I have no photos. Several of us were able to convince our teachers that we would practice spanish on the way and have conversations. We bought stuff at the grocery store so that we could give the kids some snacks and visited those kids that had no relations to stay with over the holidays. Afterwards we came
Cutting wedding cost in the depression
Weddings and funerals are two industries that will never die because people get married at least once in their lifetime and people die. An average wedding is estimated to have an expense of 20K and most brides exceed their wedding budget by 15 or more.The ldquowedding seasonrdquo which is traditionally May through October and now it is hottest time. Many young people are planning their
Kangaroo roo roo a pinapple shake a tree….
I'm sure you'll all be pleased to hear I havenrsquot fallen off the bottom of the planet just yet but I'm working on it. We're still in Kangaroo Island still doing the same volunteering jazz. Currently there is an echidna in the back yard and kangaroo in the front and the 80s on the iPoop speakers Jenny don't change your number 8675309.There have been a good few decent nocturnal tours s
So traveling again to a new part of the world
So its another story that is about to begin for me Going to Ukraine a new part of the world that is ready to be discovered.... i am sooo excited about stay tuned for news and updates
A wonderful Japanes experience
Just came back from an exciting Japanese trip... people who want to share theri experience on the amazing Japanese people and the way they live feel free.Here are a few images you are just one click away from a nice visit with us.httpwww.youtube.comwatchv87JPU0dChTc
Clinton Speech Signals Greater Emphasis on Human Rights in U.S. Policy
Freedom House applauds Secretary Hillary Clinton for her remarks at Georgetown University today on 'A Human Rights Agenda for the 21st Century.'
Republican Jim DeMint: Privatize Social Security
No Nuance from this Economic Conservative
Liberal Pundit Al Hunt reviewed South Carolina Senator Jim DeMint's new book, "Saving Freedom: We Can Stop America’s Slide Into Socialism" for Bloomberg. He wrote:
He’s a favorite of the grassroots “tea party” brigade and Fox News. His growing cult is such that party insiders even talk about him as a potential presidential candidate.
He also noted DeMint's flat tax approach, no bailouts stance and controversial advocacy of privatization of Social Security:
DeMint considers Social Security a “socialistic” measure and blasts the American Association of Retired Persons for promulgating “socialist solutions.”
“What’s the harm of your grandma getting a Social Security check every month from the government?” he asks in his book. “It seems harmless enough, but that check changes the relationship between your grandma and the government.”
In the interview, he talks of reviving President George W. Bush’s failed plan to partially privatize Social Security by having workers put a small percentage of the current levy in a personal savings account.
RLC vs. LP
From the Editor:
Last week I received this nice note from a regular reader of the Blog. I'm not in the habit of posting "Letters to the Editor," but this one asked a very important question, that I wish to respond to for the benefit of all our readership.
Mr. Dondero,
I've been a fan of yours for some time now, and am curious--are you still actively involved in the LP, or do you believe that a libertarian's electability is better suited to the RLC? I am extremely intrigued by the RLC, and have doubts of my own about LP candidates' viability, especially with the electoral college structure. I would appreciate if you could share your personal beliefs on this.
D.H.
Millington, TN
Firstly, I'm a Lifetime Member of the Republican Liberty Caucus, having Founded the organization in 1990. But I'm also a dues-paying Member of the Libertarian Party and have been for over 25 years, on and off.
What I advocate in this regard? Be a member of both, and be active in both. Mostly the RLC is best for practical politics. But once in a while, like a special election, or an election where no Republican is on the ballot, the Libertarian Party serves a very useful purpose.
It's only about $60.00 a year: $30.00 to rlc.org, and another $30.00 to lp.org Too much dinero? Send one $30.00 for the first 6 months of the year, and the other one the other $30.00 the second half.
