Travel

One More Thing…

December 26, 2008
By Mara Gordon
One More Thing…

We are hearing some really great music and seeing some really fantastic art along the way. Two in particular that we have been meaning to tell you about are NIAYH and Amy Rogers. On the night Obama gave his acceptance speech at the Democratic National Convention, we went to Avogadro’s a campus staple in...

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Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2008
By Mara Gordon
Happy Hannukah and Merry Christmas!

It has been quite a crazy time for us since our last entry. We began our road trip in earnest, leaving Fort Collins behind until we return for our belongings. Let’s start with Las Vegas, New Mexico. This will be quick, as there isn’t much there. We stayed there because it was the closest...

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We followed the Yellow Brick Road…

December 2, 2008
By Mara Gordon
We followed the Yellow Brick Road…

...and ended up in St. Louis, Missouri. Wow, what a beautiful place. We went up to the top of the Arch – all 630 ft! Do you know not a single person was killed during the building of the Arch, and there was no OSHA (i.e., no harnesses, no safety features at all)! My...

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Happy Birthday, Prince Charles!

November 15, 2008
By Mara Gordon
Happy Birthday, Prince Charles!

After much rushing around, we finally made it to the UK. Just in time, it seems, for the Queen’s eldest son to celebrate his 60th birthday. There is much speculation here as to whether HRH will step aside for Charles, but I’m afraid our stay here will be long over before that decision is...

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President Obama!!

November 7, 2008
By Mara Gordon

Stewart and I came back down to civilization in order to contribute in our own small way to the democratic process. We walked precincts up in Wellington knocking on doors making sure that those who said they’d vote, did. It was so exciting to listen to people, proudly wearing their “I voted” stickers, tell...

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We did it!

November 3, 2008
By Mara Gordon

We did it! With a few hiccups, we still managed to hit the road, and get to Walden before the sunset. It was in question for a bit as our movers flaked. They came for a few hours, spent their time talking to each other between complaints, and checking their phones for texts. As...

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