New Year's day The neighborhood was kept up all night by revelers who didn't quit until well after dawn. Disco music and singing went on until nearly 8am Maybe extreme partying was warranted to usher 2009 out I didn't lose much sleep ignoring the noise for the most part. But I can't help ushering the year out as I still have blog material for several more posts from 2009. Perhaps I s

Wildflowers Guest HouseFeel at Home in the Heart of BoqueronAn attractive Victorianera house in the heart of Boquern Wildflowers feels like a homey BB out of a small New England town. Doubling up as a gallery both the cozy rooms and sleek communal areas display the work of deft local artists. There's no maid service or breakfast but economically priced rooms can sleep up to four and there's

Twentyseven days until I arrive in Mlaga

Mt. PulagEver since I saw pictures of Mt. Pulag on the net I promised myself that one day I to shall have my picture taken with a backdrop of a sea of clouds. Last Dec. I finally convinced my friends to climb this mountain with me.Mt. Pulag is the 2nd highest mountain in the Philippines second only to Mt. Apo by 110ft or so. Take note as of the climb I have had no real physical exercise for the

Wow. Travelling can be exhausting.Anyway I can't exactly remember the details of my last entries and I'm too lazy and strapped for time to check them over but the gist of things is that Hong Kong is an amazing place and that I am now in the Philippines with Ria and her family. I flew out on the morning of Dec 30th and it is now January 2nd actually 3rd at 133 in the morning before I go to b

Day 13 We rise early head to airport and we're off to Iguazu Falls on New Year's Eve day. The flight is about 2hours. As we approach the airport Warren and Brian receive clearance to do a fly over the falls. Who needs a helicopter tour when you can fly over the falls in a private jet Spoiled. Upon landing our handlers the people that help us when we fly into these places are ready to u

Day 14 Since Warren's boss' have change their departure day they have invited me to ride in the jet on the way home. It is a long flight of 13 hours and everyone is glad to be home. In the plane we all discuss what we miss from home and what our next meal will be. Everyone agrees that they will not be eating red meat for the next month. So. America is very heavy on the red meat. Everyone also

Our tour of Cartagena Columbia was via a harbor cruise on this sunny New Years Eve afternoon. We had an excellent guide who is convinced that their current president hersquos been in office about seven years is doing a great job. Among the accomplishments of the president is an agreement with the United States that will result in the US establishing ten military bases in Columbia in 2010.

Well folks this is it This time tomorrow I will be fastening my seatbelt and preparing to fly to Madrid before continuing on to Lima. As it's a night flight I'll probably get about 5 minutes sleep. By the time I arrive in Peru and need to have my wits about me I'm sure I'll be feeling as awake as a hibernating tortoiseI am hoping that I will be able to access the internet a few times while I'

Day 14 KasaneAwoke today to a glorious sunrise over the campsite which reflected beautifully on the Chobe River. I decided to do the optional early morning game drive in Chobe National Park today more for want of something to do than any great desire for another game drive. Surprisingly we saw very few elephants and unsurprisingly saw no lions. However the trip was definitely made worth it when

Debbie Bobby and their neighbours Melinda and Lauren rented a cabin in Fontainebleau State Park for the New Yearrsquos weekend. Melinda and Lauren have two children Thomas is 12 and Grace is 8. Thomas was away hunting with his uncle for the weekend. We had a wonderful weekend. Bobby barbecued steaks on New Yearrsquos Eve and Lauren fried fish on New Yearrsquos Day. Needless to say th

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Activities Present Shopping Last night Dinner at Man Wah fancy Cantonese restaurant at Hotel Highlights The dinner experience at Man Wah watching Darryl see Odd Spot for injoke carve the Peking Duck at the table. On a little serving table he cut away sections of the crispy skin then delicatley trimmed away the fat and put the skin in little pancakes with the sauce and spring onion

Marsh Harbour a NassauLundi 21 Decembre 115 pm traverser de nuit Pour Nassau Mardi 22 Decembre 615 am arriverNous levons l'ancre pour nous rendre a l'inlet Little Harbour abaco 32 milles . Il fait chaud et beau avec des vent de 10 a 15 noeud 5hr20 pm nous sortons de l'inlet . Destination Nassau New Providence 76 milles en mer heure estim de de navigation en mer 14 hrs. Les vents sont

Day 12 The breakfast at the hotel leaves a lot to be desired unless you like egg soup. For some reason everywhere we have been does not thoroughly cook their eggs. Weird. This day will be our last day in B.A. We are overwhelmed by the city and are not sure what to go see. One of the places recommended by multiple sources is Florida street. We have heard that is was a unique street fille

The trip is set. I leave in 4 days for my first visit to New Zealand. Why New Zealand For the wine of course I started planning this trip in September and almost chickened out a few times. Thankfully Brad the owner of the winery I work at kept me on track with my goal. Though I haven't had much time for planning I feel pretty confident about the trip at this point. I've somehow managed

We've chosen our 5 favorite photos from the Big Bend Flickr Pool. Thanks to everyone who has added photos to this pool. Keep adding and maybe your photo will be chosen next time December Favorites Flickr Photo Pool

The New Meadowlands Stadium may see football in early February. The weather rule was uplifted by the National Football League NFL which will now allow the New Meadowlands Stadium to place a bid for Super Bowl 2014.The New Meadowlands Stadium was granted a bid as a one time only deal in order to celebrate the opening of the new stadium. Three other stadiums have already expressed interest for th

The smells are what marks the greatest contrast between America and India. As I walked along the dirt and sand stone roads this afternoon and evening each step brings a new smell with it... literally each step. For example just walking from one street corner to another I smelled burning wood gasoline peanuts something really spicy rotting trash and then a acrid smell that I held my breath for

Hi EveryoneWe have been very busyor very lazy depending on which way you look at it at updating the blog. So I will give you a brief report on what we have been doing. Since Koh Tao we have had so much fun. We caught a ferry Koh Tao to Koh Pha ngn staying at the famous Hat Rin Beach the home of the full moon parties. We didnrsquot go at the time of a full moon so the island was fairl