We have to leave Spokane Creek a day earlier than we wanted to but they were booked for the 4th of July and we are not planning our stops far enough advance to make reservations at any campgrounds. We wanted to stay in the area for another day to visit Deadwood S.D. so after we finally got a cell phone signal in Rapid City we called Sturgis and found a campground that had plenty of space a
Celebrating Culture in Montreal
Everyone loves Montreal. Especially for EastCoast Canadians it's a city of nearly mythological power to enchant and seduce. Folks head to Montreal and marvel at the metropolis with its unparalleled shopping and dining and entertainment opportunities. When they return to smaller towns they tell great stories about the big city and all of the misadventures possible in a place with a Metro a Ch
Day 12 070410
This morning we leave for Billings Mt. with a stop in Gillette Wy for fueling. We stopped at a Flying J and do not recomend large Rv's using this as a fuel stop. Fuel island is jammed up to the front of the store where there is also car parking and a backup is required to exit the fuel in an Rv over about 30'. While at the fuel stop Leta thought she saw steel cord showing on both of
Rainy Days in Beijing
This will be a short entry but I wanted to give an update. It's been raining for three days in Beijing. On Friday night I went to see one of my American friend's concerts in Wudaokou and it was pouring probably three inches of rain on the ground. The concert was great though most classic American rock covers. Since I knew Greg I got to sit at the table reserved for the band which was fun and
Day 25 July 10 2010 Toad River Muncho Lake Liard Hot Springs
Still at Toad River but took a road trip today of around 70 80 miles on up the Alcan Highway. We visited Muncho Lake which has an absolutely beautiful blue jade color caused by almost flour fine particles left from the glaciers which are suspended in the water. I don't know if the photos will do it justice. We also traveled on up to Liard Hot Springs and took a dip in the upper most pool. I
Day 13 070510
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LETA At breakfast this morning Barbara and I were finally able to stop worrying about spilling the beans about Leta's birthday presents that had been packed in our Rv by her children before we left Acworth. Remember the problem with Leta and Shelby's Rv well this morning all of those problems got resolved and we head out for Shelby Mt. knowing that we will probably not ma
Fighting Gravity
Last night we headed out of our hotel an headed out tosome villa or garden or something of the sort that where we were meant to be performing our joint concert with a group called Tempus Floridum. Things seemed to be going ok... Until we got to the address. Certainly didn't look like someplace we should have been giving a concert. Wrong address No. Absolutely the right address. Just turns
My time in Ft. Collins
Ok quick recap of my time with C.Lowe Nate Dog and Lora from the 4th of July to the 7th.Watched a lot of TV on their huuuuge 47 flat screen played with Nate Dog had some great oneonone time with both C.Lowe and Lora took short bike rides through out the neighborhood found some nice trails and snacked my face off.We went to Kat and Dave's house for a 4th of July cookout. Dave cooked up
China Update 11
So at great risk of repeating the same weekend I had last week I decided to start the weekend the same by going to Peggy's house on Friday. She sistercousin was there she is in middle school and around fourteen. She doesn't speak that much english and I had to really drag the english out of her but it was fun. They are nice good people. Peggy's mom cooked lunch again and I'm afraid that I may
One of the Happiest Places Day 61
As usual I went over to the train station a day before my departure date just to make sure I could get the train I wanted down to Berlin. It's also a good idea to do this since it can take about 30 minutes waiting in line to get the ticket so now I don't need to rush tomorrow. I should mention that my means of travel todays is Anders' second bike. It is rusty rickey and has a seat much too hi
Day 24 Belgian Quickie
May 23 2010Belgium wasn't actually part of the trip but the bus going to Amsterdam had three stops in the country one in a town near the French border one in Brussels and one in Antwerp. I figured it wouldn't hurt to take a few pictures and say I've been to Belgium because technically I HAVE been to Belgium. Besides who knows when this trip will happen again if it DOES happen again So bec
Greyhound a comedic gold mine
Boarding my first Greyhound bus at 1 pm was an eye opening experience for me. I should have but didn't expect that it would be full of all kinds of weirdos and well... losers. I hate to be so judgmental but it really was a thorough collection of the US's trashiest kinds of people.During my bus ride I observed a lot of oddities and just plain gross behavior and I started to compile some roug
English 101
Good Morning Class Believe it or not this ldquotriprdquo has been 99 work. Irsquom a teacher at least for another 3 more classes. Irsquove been teaching for over a year now and Irsquove learned a lot. Irsquod like to think I wasnrsquot a bad teacher at least this can be said the kids loved my classes. Although I think Irsquove left most of my TArsquos with clumps of hair mis
Miami DAY 3
Today started off decent. We all had breakfast together hung out untill afternoonish...After that it got a bit crazy. I went to the hair salon with my cousin who was hosting her 20th birthday today and she wanted to get her hair done. It took about forever Meanwhile I decided to cut my hair short and cutemessywide AKA easy to deal with. Sadly it did not turn into any of what I just mentione
Day 21 July 6 2010 Red Deer AB CA
OK Today was the day to cross the border into Canada. Upon arrival at the border crossing at 1pm we were interviewed by the young lady at the window who apparently had a rough night as she made it rough on us at the drive up window. I informed her that I was bringing into Canada a shotgun. She informed me to pull into the parking area and bring in the paperwork for the shotgun and our pass
Day 22 July 7 2010 Dawson Creek BC
MILE 0 OF ALCAN HIGHWAY After the drive from Red Deer to Dawson Creek and stopping for a photo op at the beginning of the Alcan Highway both the official and the unofficial we continued through Dawson Creek. Just outside of Dawson Creek while we were discussing where we would stay for the night Jack and Barbara showed us the first windshield star of the trip to Alaska. YEP big enou
A week with friends in Newcastle
I just arrived in Melbourne after a wonderful week with friends in Newcastle. I stayed with Monica and Scott and it was just great to spend time with them. Monica had taken the whole week off work and Scott who is selfemployed at the moment took time too.On Sunday night we had a barbecue and sat around a fire that Monica had lit. Camo Adriaan Donny and Tinks came over. So good to see th
a germna P.s.
There are a number of people who enjoy going to public places taking their clothes off. Yes I know this isnrsquot uncommon in the world but in Germany it is a bit like breast feeding in public it is a natural and seemingly wonderful thing but it has a similar impact to a solar eclipse...... Be very careful to not inadvertently look at it without your dark dark dark glasses. They actually app
Day 23 July 8 2010 Fort Nelson BC
Got to Fort St. John today for Jack to get the windshield star repaired. After a bit of downtown driving we arrived at Peace Glass where the guys that do the repair were at lunch. We parked in their parking lot and had our lunch also. The guy who repaired the star was very friendly and informative. Cost of repair 25.00. We arrived at Fort Nelson and paid 4.63 per gallon for gas. The
S er vi tilbage p nettet
S skal jeg da lige ud og have kbt en pelshue med en lang hale. Jeg tror nok vi er kommet til DavidCrockettland staves han sdan Wyoming. Her er skummende floder og bver dmninger i stor stil. Vi bor p en rigtig hyggelig plads hvor vi har en flod i baghaven. Vi har haft lejrbl i bedste nybygger stil og lavet marshmellowssmores. Det er ferie Vi har haft det lidt svrt med det der med n