Well, friends, about a week or so has passed since I’ve last managed to write on this blog. The main mental block about doing so comes down to one thing: the internet. My connection here is slow, if present at all—which is rare. Pictures take even longer, as I generally want to throw my computer Read More »
After I last wrote, the most exciting thing that happened was going to Casablanca on Thursday night for Liz’s birthday. I had a REALLY good time dancing this time around at Casablanca–mainly because I had someone to dance with (Ryan), and because the music was better and the company I was keeping was FAR better. Read More »
There didn’t seem to be a great deal in Stirling other than the castle, William Wallace Monument and Stirling Bridge, if your into the history side of it. So its probably not worth spending a night here if you’re like me. Stirling is a much dirtier city than Edinburgh – if you want to know Read More »
In the early hours of the morning the bus crosses the border. We pull up into a town called Newry soon after and I hop off to get some fresh air. The mist creates a thick blanket of white and I can’t see very far ahead of me. As I exhale my breath warms the Read More »
Occasionally we have absolutely brilliant timing, and our visit to Windsor Castle could not have been timed better. On Saturday 18 November we arrived just in time to see the changing of the guard in the area outside St. George’s Chapel. The ceremony lasted a full 30 minutes and I have no idea what any of it Read More »
Today was another beautiful day in Scotland. Karin had a stomach ache and decided to take a day off to rest, so I hit the center of Glasgow on my own. It was interesting to experience traveling solo for the first time, a bit intimidating, but it wasn’t long before I got into the swing Read More »
The old, yet continuously growing city of Manaus has many things to offer to those who visit it. We were here for a total of eight wonderful, hot, humid, sweaty days and with a minimal amount of money we were able to experience so many of its wonders. And yes, we were spoiled once again since we had the Read More »
Yes, Belém is much hotter and much more humid than Manaus! Even though it´s closer to the coast, which provides great breezes, it´s much closer to the equator making the heat and humidity unbearable (and we were there during the “not summer” season). In many places in Brazil the weather is either hot or very Read More »
Canberra… think perfection, think blue skies, perfect clouds, tree lined streets, sunshine, kept parks, streamlined houses, roads that travel on perfect angles from each other, think smiling people, think healthy workers running in their lunch hour, think one pub, think dull… Yes, Canberra should be the ultimate city, the ultimate new way to live and Read More »
I got woken up early by Rachel because she had to get the train to Budapest, where she would fly home to Denver and back to work. Certainly a sad day, as Rachel is an outstanding travel partner and so easy to get along with. We’ve already been through nine countries together (in addition to Read More »
