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59 entries · 10 trips

India (where it started) · 6 Jul 2009 Day one is almost over we had an amazing lunch with the Dr. from the school who has been helping us the whole time. Indian food is so good!
India (where it started) · 8 Jul 2009 Day two and first day of class we had our first class today. the campus is brand new and beautiful.
India (where it started) · 12 Jul 2009 First weekend trip to Mysore just got back from Mysore today and the ride back wasn't pleasant. my stomach finally couldn't handle something and things have…
India (where it started) · 13 Jul 2009 Trip to Narayana Hrudayalaya Institute of Cardiac Sciences Today we felt some serious heartache. we took a tour of a new hospital here in Bangalore that treats people for heart surgeries.
India (where it started) · 14 Jul 2009 Whats been going on the past couple days i've been totally slackin on posting so i'll try to make up for it today- but all the days are blurring together.
India (where it started) · 17 Jul 2009 Aquarium, park, then disco! we were over shopping (and waiting for everyone else to do something) so some of decided to go to the aquarium.
India (where it started) · 19 Jul 2009 Weekend trip to Belur this trip was so much better than last weekend- probably since we weren't rushing around to get everywhere.
India (where it started) · 21 Jul 2009 Got a sari today and no D i didn't see the eclipse :( it didn't show until 530 am and this was the one night i didn't stay up that late.
India (where it started) · 21 Jul 2009 Segregation at the pool that's right, but it's not by race but sex. we went to a local pool to swim and women were only allowed to swim from 3-4! wtf?
India (where it started) · 24 Jul 2009 A fabulous end to the India trip we had an amazing time today that we didn't expect. we didn't get our sarees until 5 and we had to be at the hotel at 7- it takes…
India (where it started) · 24 Jul 2009 So everyone remembers the important things in life we all need to wear an eye patch sometime in our lives (but don't forget it causes you to lose your depth perception).
China · 20 Mar 2011 The Great Wall in Heals & a Skirt 3/20/11 Woke up, swam, ate a ton at breakfast then headed with the group to the Great Wall.
China · 25 Mar 2011 Doing Our Part to Destroy Culture 3/25/11 Woke up at the ass crack of dawn to catch a flight to Guilin. I like to wake up early and travel because I sleep the whole way.
China · 26 Mar 2011 The Yellow Ones are Good for Eating 3/26/11 Woke up to a good breakfast and headed to another boat trip! We weren’t going to go with the group but we read the destination…
China · 4 Apr 2011 Bangkok is an Awesome City 4/4/11 Up at the ass crack of dawn and Andy is bargaining for a taxi ride to the airport.
Andes & Galápagos · 28 May 2011 And we made it Two layovers and three ham and cheese hot pockets later we were in Quito.
Andes & Galápagos · 10 Jun 2011 Is that a headband or your real hair? 6/10/11 Up at 630 and ate breakfast at the hotel. I love all the fresh juices here.
Iceland to Bosnia · 7 Sep 2013 Slovakia and fun in Bosnia Up at 630 to get an early start to the day, and to our surprise we have visitors.
Iceland to Bosnia · 7 Sep 2013 Wilkommen lieber Deutschland (Germany) und Ostersteriech (Austria) Up at 530 to quickly pack and head to the airport. Iceland was amazing and we'll be back to do the rest of Iceland, however I'm…
Iceland to Bosnia · 14 Sep 2013 Flip flops and shorts at a wedding I forgot how nice it was to sleep in a bed and its fantastic. Maybe it's waking up to a huge breakfast and coffee and getting to…
Iceland to Bosnia · 15 Sep 2013 The big fat Germany wedding What can I say? Another delish breakfast at the Seigmann residence with the whole family.
Greece & Russia · 13 Jun 2014 Eating an drinking and sunning 6/13 Up at 9 after a great night sleep. We took our time getting ready as no one else was up and it wasn't quite yet time for…
Greece & Russia · 17 Jun 2014 Last day in Santorini 6/17 Up at 9 wrote our last breakfast so I didn't skimp on the meal. I was mauled again last night again by the damn mosquitos, my…
Nepal, Tibet & India · 30 Nov 2015 I'm gonna need some fresh air 11/30 We slept for 13 hours, woke up at 4am and felt like champs. Andy needed some coffee so he went downstairs for hot water.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 1 Dec 2015 A day w few plans turned out to be amazing 12/1 Awake at 3, I guess we really didn't conquer jet lag after all. Relaxed until 6 then it was coffee time on the rooftop to watch…
Nepal, Tibet & India · 22 Dec 2015 Nepal review and back to Kathmandu 12/22 Last night was the first time we encountered someone who needed punched in the face.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 23 Dec 2015 Temples, Juju Dhau... and tick in my arm 12/23 In bed at 8 after a cold ass shower! This is why it's not worth taking showers here.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 27 Dec 2015 Yak butter tea and armed oppression 12/27 Up at 7 hoping this was going to be a shower day. The heater was working as much as it was going to so now we need hot water.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 28 Dec 2015 Debating monks and armed police vehicles 12/28 We met X at 10 this morning. We headed for Phaphongkha monastery first. It was outside the city, up one of the mountains.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 29 Dec 2015 Shigatse- the monks are watching you 12/29 We started our car ride to Shigatse at 10 this am. We found out the reason our driver drives so damn slow is because there are…
Nepal, Tibet & India · 30 Dec 2015 2 miles from the big E! 12/30 Up for breakfast at 8, Chinese buffet style! We (mostly Andy) had seaweed, picked cabbage, bok choy, boiled eggs, pork buns, and…
Nepal, Tibet & India · 31 Dec 2015 Happy New Year Tibetan style 12/31-1/1 We drove back to Shigatse yesterday. I slept most of the way since I didn't sleep last night from my cold.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 5 Jan 2016 Darjeeling unlimited 1/5 Up at 6 after sleeping for 12 hours. We went to Glenary's cafe for wifi, croissants, muffin, and cappuccinos.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 7 Jan 2016 Taj- check! 1st stomach revolt- check! 1/7 Up early to see the sunrise at the Taj Mahal. I forgot about the male (2)/female (1) line cue again and had to move.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 9 Jan 2016 Pink city monkeys 1/9 Up at 6 w the first 10 min call to prayer (Jaipur is a Muslim and Hindu city). Today I feel like $1MM, well, at least $658k.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 10 Jan 2016 I can't go for ghat, noooo, no can do 1/10 That was all Andy's pun. Anyone who knows me know I'm not down w them but I'll make this exception.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 11 Jan 2016 Don't get stuck between a tuk tuk and a cow 1/11 The dogs bark and howl all night long, even in the city. Andy wasn't feeling too swift, said he feels like he ate a jar of mayo.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 13 Jan 2016 Sleeping under the desert stars 1/13 We headed out to tour the fort this am. Jaisalmer is the golden city because it's made out of sandstone.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 15 Jan 2016 Rats, real rats, on our feet 1/15 We left Jaisalmer and headed out for Bikaner to break up the long drive back to Delhi.
Nepal, Tibet & India · 16 Jan 2016 Goodbye kite runners 1/16 We walked around the fort this am in Bikaner. Andy's getting pretty sassy w people. Good thing locals don't get sarcasm.
Patagonia II & Colombia · 30 Dec 2016 Comida twilight zone 12/30 Got up kinda early to the airport by 900 after a good breakfast of eggs toast and strawberry juice.
Patagonia II & Colombia · 1 Jan 2017 Island exploring with blowholes 1/1 We woke up at nine this morning after the long night. I surprisingly didn't feel like death since we finished the bottle of…
Patagonia II & Colombia · 4 Jan 2017 Russ, want to see the largest mound of mud? 1/4 I slept like shit. I'm pretty sure it's impossible to sleep in Cartagena due to the parties everywhere. Bass runs deep.
Africa & Egypt · 23 Sep 2018 Baby elephants and our lovely new friend Sam I could not wake up this am. Not sure if it was the awakening in the middle of the night from the air compressor sound that…
Africa & Egypt · 2 Oct 2018 Best animal lover day ever at Tarangire National Park 10/3/18 All kinds of crazy noises throughout the night at the hotel. There were dogs howling, dogfights, drunk men going home from the…
Africa & Egypt · 3 Oct 2018 Sleeping by mosquito river and Lake Manyara 10/4/18 Last night wasn’t as a rowdy as I expected. We both fell asleep with our clothes on because it was way too warm to get out…
Africa & Egypt · 4 Oct 2018 Serengeti day 1, Lions and Leopard 10/5/18 We stayed at the Njake Campsite last night by mosquito river. Andy got mauled on his feet (that’s why people don’t wear flip…
Africa & Egypt · 10 Oct 2018 Glad we took the plane to Uganda 10/10/18 This am I emailed the gorilla tour group to confirm pickup for tomorrow.
Africa & Egypt · 26 Oct 2018 Dubai- the most ridiculous city in the world 10/26/18 We got to the hotel by the airport at 12:30am. We thought we were making good time since we landed early, but the bus that took…
Africa & Egypt · 27 Oct 2018 Pyramids of Giza- a fantastic impromptu diversion 10/27/18 Up at 7 although we went to be at 2am. Sleeping in isn't going to happen. We arrived at Cairo airport later than expected.
Africa & Egypt · 29 Oct 2018 What a day to wrap up Africa- in Alexandria 10/29/18 We had the most fantastic breakfast this am. Cheeses and meats and fresh warm breads as far as the eye could see.
Japan · 27 Dec 2022 All the food in Tokyo (and drink)! 12/27/22 The bed was tiny- at least for Andy. Oh yes this will be the first of many.
Japan · 28 Dec 2022 Fuji and Hakone 12/28/22 Yup, I have a hangover. All the food didn’t help plus mixing all the drinks. All the toilets here are bidets and are amazing.
Japan · 29 Dec 2022 First onsen and Kyoto 12/29/22 Our sleep was amazing. There’s something to be said about separate beds…Now for the fancy breakfast in the fancy hotel.
K2 & SE Asia · 3 Aug 2024 Welcome to Pakistan 🇵🇰 We landed in Dubai after a 12-hour flight from Newark. The flight upgrade completely changed my perspective on long flights.
K2 & SE Asia · 6 Aug 2024 Crumbling roads (Askole 10k) Woke up at 3am today. I guess all that napping didn’t help me much.
K2 & SE Asia · 17 Aug 2024 Day 11 End of our Karakoram GG La trek This was our last day hiking and truly the easiest day as we only had 5 miles to go with only 1200 feet mostly down hill.
K2 & SE Asia · 31 Aug 2024 Kinabatangan River- first jungle journey The tour company picked us up at noon for our three-hour journey to the resort.
K2 & SE Asia · 11 Sep 2024 Last days in Seoul and our vacation We kicked off one of our final days in Seoul with lunch at Vatios Tacos (a must try recipe from Andy’s friend), where we indulged…