All Entries in the "Summer Adventure 2010" Category
Berlin – Amsterdam – Paris
If you have ever had a conversation with me, I have probably said one of the following: Why are you talking so loud? I’m right here… (while in the car together) I can hear you; you are a foot away from my face. (On the cell phone) You are talking directly into my ear… no [...]
Hungary-Austria-Czech Republic (3 countries, 6 days)
Budapest, Hungary The road (train tracks) to Budapest were long… 9+ hours actually. I met a Hungarian, Jimmy, who shared the cabin… I would soon tell him that I was ravenous and that I hadn’t prepared for such a long treacherous journey. The train that we were in should have retired 40 years ago, the [...]
Bulgaria
Sofia, Bulgaria Hmmm… who knew that Eastern Europe was going to be such a challenge mentally? Later, I will come to find out that Northern and Western European occupants, never have or will never visit Eastern Europe. The main way of transport in all of Europe is the railway system. In E.E. it is a [...]
Islands of Santorini & Mykonos
Santorini (Bark!) This island is definitely not what I expected… I thought I was going to be traipsing around some lush foliage, similar to what I have seen on the islands of Oahu and Nassau. Instead I got what looks like dry grassland that has been plagued by drought. On the other hand, guess it [...]
Athens, Greece
From the moment you step onboard the plane, you know that the Greeks are very loud and have no sense of personal space. Line cutting is common in their culture I believe (it’s not seen as rude, I hear Italians are the same way), as it’s first come first served, a friggin free for all. [...]
London
Okay… So what should have taken less then 20 min, turned into a late night stroll from er the bars tonight (lei cester square area/ picadilly circus), I finally made it to the flat in just over an hour. Someone needs gps (sat nav) for u Brits. Fun conversions I’ve learned: elevator (lift), exit (way [...]
New York (Manhattan) / The Hamptons (Sag Harbor)
New York Empire state of mind… a new perspective to the hectic over populated city when you ride a BIKE! No longer do the taxis seem annoying, unless you’re me and a woman opens a taxi door while you’re riding comfortably full force. Thanks R&A to an amazing pre-European trip, relaxing, boat riding, thinking I’m [...]
