See corresponding pictures at Well damn that went fast. I started writing this fourth NZ entry a month ago. I was taking the ferry to the North Island and I figured that I would knock out an entry that covered the rest of my South Island adventures. The next time I sat down to write I was on the ferry again going back to the South Island. My third crack was my final day in the country but I
A Lazy Day in DF
I feel like today was another wasted day. My plan had been to wake up and eat write up my blog and find an internet cafe. Maria and Sara kept saying that the first buses out of the local bus station didn't leave until after 1pm. And then it dawned on me Maria and Victor had gone to work without any backup day care plan in place. So we were forced to wait for Maria to get home at 7pm before we co
How to spend a birthday being a kid again
April 13th 24th How to spend a birthday being a kid again.When I returned to Ko Payam excited about my Dive trip I also wanted to take some days to let me feet heal. Diving is great but it not only gave me blisters on all my toes but it also ripped off any part that healed every time we went out. I was also glad about the dive trip because not only did I do my Open Water but I also did my Ad
Diamond Head and Lighthouse hikes
We just about killed ourselves hiking up to Diamond Head one day. We dawdled over breakfast at the BB where we were staying taking pictures of a family of birds whose babies were just starting to leave the nest. Our BB host Bob was so excited and we took a bunch of pictures of the birds which Steve later printed to give to Bob. The only downside of that decision was that we didnrsquot g
DAY 54 MAY 7 2010
DAY 54 MAY 7 2010We left Kelowna and the home of Carol and Keith Baker after two days of being totally spoilt. We travelled along highway 97 toward Golden British Columbia.We followed along the shores of Lake Okanagan Lake Kalamalka the lake of many colours and Shuswap Lake aull bloom and enjoyed the apple orchards in full bloom. The mountains were towering on all sides of us every mile of t
Why is May 7th so special
Because it's just the greatest person in the world's birthday 46 glorious years ago today Terri was born at Doctor's Hospital in Shreveport. And I'm so blessed that she's in my life Today was a great day We went to see Clash of the Titans and were the only two in the theater. And can I tell you that was a damn good movie We definately will own it when it comes out on DVD. I thought it
Horror
wat valt er te vertellen als je een week op een eiland bent geweest niet zo heel veel eigenlijk behalve dat we lees Anka nog bruiner zijn geworden.Dit was de tweede keer dat we een bezoek gebracht hadden aan Pulau Tioman en er niets veranderd sinds de eerste keer 2008 dat wij het eiland bezochten. volgens een Duitser naast ons is er niets veranderd sinds de laatste keer dat hij hier was in 1
First Weekend In Cambodia
I'm here finally after a nine day wait in England and then a fourty hour journey to get here I have made it. I flew into Bangkok and then organised a flight to Phnom Penh where I checked into a guesthouse called The Boddhi Tree. I had been to the caferestaurant part of it on my last trip to Cambodia and liked it so much that I thought I'd and stay there this time around. On the first night that
Passports stolen in Cambodia
Sunday 2nd May 2010 Part 1You may want to sit back put your feet up and relax for this next blog as it may take a whileSunday 2nd May at 8.30pm me and Paul left the Asia Hotel in Phnom Penh to go to get something to eat.We were heading towards the river front. We had been walking for about 5 minutes when we got to Preah NorodomBoulevard. We stood on the pavement waiting to cross the road.
snorkeling with penguins in the Galapagos Islands
You know those perfect moments in life where everything is just right and you know that at that moment you are the luckiest person on the planet Thats how I felt this morning as Marshall and I snorkeled hand in hand in the amazingly clear waters of the Galapagos Islands surrounded by sea lions. They somersault and twirl blow bubbles and swim right at you. One even tugged at Marshall03
Versailles cest magnifique
Today we displayed the fact that we are now seasoned travellers by catching the rural train out to the Palace of Versailles. Dad acted like a local insert sarcastic tone here when a local came down the aisle playing the accordion. He basically screamed and chair danced like a white boy while throwing money at the musiciansVersailles is magnificent. All the photos do not do it justice and c
Around the World Again
So it's travel time again. This time I'm not alone. I am making this journey around the world with a french translator in tow. For those of you who don't know the translator is Audree my girlfriend from Montreal. She's good at french and is small so she fits well in my backpack. Since my trip to Japan and New Zealand last year I have been to Belize and Guatemala also with Audree. It was on t
Appalachia Bible College
We arrived Wednesday night. Thursday morning started the Bible Conference. Rich spoke twice in the morning. Friday he spoke once in the morning and will speak again tonight. It was so refreshing to see him relaxed and in his element. I want this confident man back.
Oh sweet summer
My first trip of the summer isn't until May 27 I have four lined up for June and July Yellowstone Bahamas up north and then Florida keys. So until then I have a few weeks to just be mush. I'm going out with friends getting stuff done blah blah blah. Mostly I hang out with Damon because he's unemployed and he's leaving for good midJune yes I will be super depressed. That is why I plann
Were Tourists here Ourselves
Flying lsquohomersquo with zee German family in tow we pick up our hire car at Stansted hot foot it into London to pick up the English contingent and a couple of hours later wersquore sitting in front of a fireplace in a 400 yearold cottage in the Cotswolds. Whether wersquore lsquoon the roadrsquo or lsquoback homersquo our activities down the years have led family and frien
Crazy Bangkok
Well hello everybody this is Bangkok. It's now 0349 on Sat 07th May and we have had an interesting time here in BKK already. Between 01000500 it is only 10 baht an hour in this internet cafe beneath our hotel at Rambutri village I think darrens backpacker economic philosophy is starting to rub off on me. Today we had a bit of a lie in despite an eraly night last night. We have really not had
Back in Town
There isnrsquot anything quite like that southern twang that reminds you that you have arrived in North America. In fact I was in culture shock just getting on the plane to Atlanta from Johannesburg. ldquoHey there sweetheart welcome to Delta just take a left down the aisle to find your seatrdquo a blonde botoxed AllAmerican looking stewardess told me. When I did find my seat I found
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UH M?noa medical school expands Imi Ho’ola program – UH System Current News
UH M?noa medical school expands Imi Ho'ola program UH System Current News Students who successfully complete the year-long program are, in fact, admitted into the next JABSOM medical school class. Since it began, 204 students have ... |
Book Excerpt: Spiritual Direction in Context
Shaun McCarty on spiritual directors as teachers and guardians of Mystery.