Trip: My Golden Year
There are [43] stories from my trip: My Golden Year
THAILAND | Thursday, 18 Nov 2010 | Views [453] | Comments [1]
The last two days have been a blur of public transportation, excitement, wonder, and fear and exhaustion. I'll start on my arrival in Bangkok. The airport is huge, and it feels and looks very modern and a little spaceshippy. Granted, I arrived at night, ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 15 Nov 2010 | Views [393] | Comments [2]
I'm off to Bangkok tomorrow, and I'm more than a little nervous. It's the first country I'll be visiting where English is not the native language. I should be fine, as many people speak English and tourism is very big there, but the anticipation is ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Monday, 15 Nov 2010 | Photo Gallery
The places I've been Down Under.
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AUSTRALIA | Friday, 12 Nov 2010 | Views [659] | Comments [1]
I've just returned to Sydney from Magnetic Island. We had a fabulous week. Liz and I caught up, hiked, cooked, swam, and relaxed on what turned out to be a sleepy holiday island. Our holiday house, Ascot Cottage, was old school Queensland architecture ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 2 Nov 2010 | Photo Gallery
Auckland, Wellington, Queenstown, Banks Peninsula
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AUSTRALIA | Monday, 1 Nov 2010 | Views [395] | Comments [2]
Once again, I am overwhelmed by the generosity of a friend. I arrived on Thursday, and as soon as I came out of customs Liz was waiting with open arms to guide me to her home. She and her partner Jim, another intelligent geologist, have a great apartment ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 27 Oct 2010 | Views [438]
Sometimes it's best to be still and take in your surroundings, and other times, you need to charge forward headfirst. I spoke to Liz, my dear friend in Sydney, and after talking with her for about 14 seconds, I realized how much I wanted to be with one ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 25 Oct 2010 | Views [537] | Comments [1]
I'm now in Little River, Banks Peninsula, New Zealand. Actually, I'm about 5k outside of Little River wwoofing on a property owned by Glen Rositter. Glen is a sometimes DJ, party promoter, and organic enthusiast. His property is really lovely - on the ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 22 Oct 2010 | Views [432] | Comments [2]
I have reached saturation point. I had the most amazing day, seeing sights of profound wonder and beauty in Milford Sound. I also am exhausted from leaving another amazing place, sitting on a bus for 8+ hours, and getting ready to jump on another 8 hour ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 21 Oct 2010 | Views [428]
Hi All. Well, I'm leaving Camp Hill, and I had a wonderful time. The universe did remind me about balance, however, as after I wrote my glowing account of my time in the mountains, we returned to a power outage thanks to a storm. So, in the rain, we unpacked ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 16 Oct 2010 | Views [493] | Comments [2]
I'm plugged in for an hour during our grocery and supplies run into Queenstown, and I just wanted to let friends and family know that yes, I am alive. When I was picked up at the airport, I was informed that we'd be heading out to Camp Hill, passed Glenorchy ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 4 Oct 2010 | Views [444] | Comments [3]
It seems that knowledge is a powerful thing - and it's funny when it comes in handy in the most unlikely places. The family I'm wwoofing with has a daughter who is trying to launch a in house Chef service, complete with service, multiple menus, and many ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 3 Oct 2010 | Views [418] | Comments [3]
After a 12 hour bus ride, a short train, and a shorter drive, I arrived late in the evening at my first Wwoof Farm. I was welcomed by my hosts, a very nice family who immigrated from England a few years back, and promptly went to bed. When I woke up, ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010 | Photo Gallery
Some shots of island life, including me.
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NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 29 Sep 2010 | Views [498]
I woke this morning in an apartment, and all felt right with the world. The Cook Islands were great, but there's something about being in a city, moving around, buildings, traffic...also, this apt. is fantastic. I'm staying with Kirstin and Greta, two ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Saturday, 25 Sep 2010 | Views [358] | Comments [2]
Not much time left on my internet pass - sooo....planning is stressful wherever and whenever you are - perhaps more so without cell phone, constant internet, and easy access to international banks/phones/etc. That said, I've got all my NZ plans ready ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Wednesday, 22 Sep 2010 | Views [397]
Well, the longer I'm here, the more I want to stay. The lagoon near Muri beach is beautiful, little Motu (or islands) dot the horizon, and you can walk out a 100 yards without having the water reach your waist. That being said, you can also float in 6 ... Read more >
COOK ISLANDS | Thursday, 16 Sep 2010 | Views [421]
AHHH - Well, when I arrivd it was just about dawn, and I couldn't see the island as we landed. Then as we walked down the stairs onto the runway (there is only 1) and saw the terminal (which was only a bit longer than the plane I flew in on), the ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 9 Sep 2010 | Views [314]
These are a few of my favorite (free) things: 1. Trader Joe's Coffee - bring your own mug! 2. See's Candy - Free sample in the shop! 3. Apple's computer's and Internet (which I'm using right now) As I leave the country in 3 days, I'm appreciating ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 8 Sep 2010 | Views [321]
It's been a crazy few days. I reconnected with an old Odeon friend, Lauren Payne, and stayed with her in SF a few nights ago. We went out in the Castro and I saw Dan Conti, (St. John's Shoutout) and a few of his friends out and about. Walking around a ... Read more >
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