I know I never thought about it, but I surely did not know that there is a 14 mile long island just off of Wisconsin on Lake Superior.
As I was stumbling along, I came across a site with several unknown islands and Madeline Island was the first one. I find this small island fascinating and already can hardly wait to check out this fine feature of the Midwest. So neat! And this island only has a permanent population of around 300 people.
This might just be one of the next islands I visit! I surely want to drive on the ice road!
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Monday, December 12, 2011
Wonderful People
Just this past Tuesday I hit the road again for another one of my trips around the country. This time I was headed back to a place I know well and came to love very much...San Antonio!
I am so grateful to have so many fantastic friends who are all over the nation and world. Not more than four hours from home I was able to visit a friend from my freshman year at Montana State in Des Moines, IA. M and I enjoyed catching up and eating tasty gelato.
Next Stop? Blair, Nebraska! Another good friend, also from Montana, has left the Big Sky State to work in the Midwest with Cargill. It was great hanging out with J, cooking and eating lasagna, and having super hospitality and accommodations in the middle of nowhere Nebraska!
Then it was off to TEXAS!! My first college roommate and her husband have found themselves near Bowie, TX and I was so excited to be able to visit them again! It was such a relaxing couple days just having lunch, drinking tea, playing with Banjo and Rocky (the dogs, of course!), reading a good book, and just being around wonderful, beautiful people!!
And finally...Austin and San Antonio! I was so excited on my drive south on I-35 to get down here and visit all the friends I made last year and just enjoy my time! I was able to stop for THE BEST CUPCAKES EVER from Hey Cupcake! on S. Congress in Austin and grab some tasty pizza with C, a friend from Austria.
As I drove into San Antonio, my whole self just got more and more filled with excitement. I love seeing the beauty of the interstates and highways crisscrossing, noticing all the familiarities and changes, and eventually arriving at the door of a great and truly wonderful friend!
Since Friday, I have been able to relax and hang out with S each day! It has been super!! She has even taken me to workout...my legs still hurt! We have enjoyed a couple movies, good food, and long chats. Many of my other friends have been busy this weekend, but we visited M and are planning a BBQ later this week!
We made a trip Sunday to the San Antonio Zoo. The zoo here is definitely one of the greater ones around. It was so fantastic to walk around and see the elephant, komodo dragon, jaguar, tiger, multiple toads and frogs, and so many other animals. Visiting a zoo makes one realize even more how diverse and indescribably amazing the world around us is.
I've only been back here in San Antonio for a few days, but I almost feel like I never left. I am just so thankful that I know so many wonderful people! I do enjoy Texas so much, but I know that without the greatest friends ever that I have here, it would not be the same!
The next week will surely pass by in such a flurry, I'll be back home for Christmas in no time. However, I am going to fill each day to the brim making unforgettable memories with beautiful and terrific friends!
I am so grateful to have so many fantastic friends who are all over the nation and world. Not more than four hours from home I was able to visit a friend from my freshman year at Montana State in Des Moines, IA. M and I enjoyed catching up and eating tasty gelato.
Next Stop? Blair, Nebraska! Another good friend, also from Montana, has left the Big Sky State to work in the Midwest with Cargill. It was great hanging out with J, cooking and eating lasagna, and having super hospitality and accommodations in the middle of nowhere Nebraska!
Then it was off to TEXAS!! My first college roommate and her husband have found themselves near Bowie, TX and I was so excited to be able to visit them again! It was such a relaxing couple days just having lunch, drinking tea, playing with Banjo and Rocky (the dogs, of course!), reading a good book, and just being around wonderful, beautiful people!!
And finally...Austin and San Antonio! I was so excited on my drive south on I-35 to get down here and visit all the friends I made last year and just enjoy my time! I was able to stop for THE BEST CUPCAKES EVER from Hey Cupcake! on S. Congress in Austin and grab some tasty pizza with C, a friend from Austria.
As I drove into San Antonio, my whole self just got more and more filled with excitement. I love seeing the beauty of the interstates and highways crisscrossing, noticing all the familiarities and changes, and eventually arriving at the door of a great and truly wonderful friend!
Since Friday, I have been able to relax and hang out with S each day! It has been super!! She has even taken me to workout...my legs still hurt! We have enjoyed a couple movies, good food, and long chats. Many of my other friends have been busy this weekend, but we visited M and are planning a BBQ later this week!
We made a trip Sunday to the San Antonio Zoo. The zoo here is definitely one of the greater ones around. It was so fantastic to walk around and see the elephant, komodo dragon, jaguar, tiger, multiple toads and frogs, and so many other animals. Visiting a zoo makes one realize even more how diverse and indescribably amazing the world around us is.
I've only been back here in San Antonio for a few days, but I almost feel like I never left. I am just so thankful that I know so many wonderful people! I do enjoy Texas so much, but I know that without the greatest friends ever that I have here, it would not be the same!
The next week will surely pass by in such a flurry, I'll be back home for Christmas in no time. However, I am going to fill each day to the brim making unforgettable memories with beautiful and terrific friends!
Friday, December 2, 2011
Monumental Moments
The saying goes, "A picture is worth a thousand words." However, I have come to think that a picture is worth way more than just a thousand words. It shares emotions, feelings, thoughts, and events. A picture or photo can capture one moment in time that will be with a person forever and ever.
It was almost five weeks ago when Sabina and I embarked on a epic adventure across the country from Boston to Louisville. Many people say that the journey is the destination. No other statement is more true to our trip than this one. In addition, there is no better way to explain and explore our adventure than with the multiple photos that captured so many monumental moments.
It was almost five weeks ago when Sabina and I embarked on a epic adventure across the country from Boston to Louisville. Many people say that the journey is the destination. No other statement is more true to our trip than this one. In addition, there is no better way to explain and explore our adventure than with the multiple photos that captured so many monumental moments.
In just one short week, Sabina and I travelled over 1,500 miles and made countless memories. It was such a super, amazing road trip-one that I'd love to do again! Thank you for your hospitality to everyone who allowed us to spend a night, it was so great to visit so many of you all and make memories with you, too! Thank you!
It is always wonderful to be able to take time and make unforgettable memories such as these. Take time to make your own monumental moments, whether you get them on camera or not!
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