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I really should change this homepage shot in Zion National Park as it's a few years old but I don't have the heart; it's a tiny little capture of one of my most perfect vacation days EVER and a great memory. The outfitter in Springdale, who rented us the proper equipment, was in the graphic arts field like myself until he did his first trip into the Narrows. Guess you could say he had an epiphany - right there between the majestic walls of this slot canyon - and his life hasn't been the same since: quit the job, sold the stuff, moved to Utah and became a champion of the experience for other adventurers. That's one lucky man.
I live in Minneapolis where it's really nice about 6 months of the year and really sort of not so nice the rest of the time. Our winters can be long (!) up here in the north but we're good at bundling up and having a little fun with them. Here we are at the St. Paul Winter Carnival freezing our behinds on one of the ice sculptures outside a favorite pub. It may have more to do with the several pints we've just finished than the festival but never mind - we look happy, right? Whatever. Cabin fever does bizarre and frightening things to people.
It really is great here most of the time, and winter just makes us appreciate spring and summer that much more.
Writing tips is painful and slow going for me. As I'm happiest wandering aimlessly in a blissed-out state of euphoria, it's difficult to remember where I've been. Photos come out of the camera a week later and I'm mystified: where the hell? It's rather poor form to just post the things with the comment, "Great place. Go here. I've no idea where it is."
Right; a 10 on the VT scale of annoying posts aside from "I'm going to ____. Is there anything to do there?"
So, to avoid a hail of rotten, virtual vegetables for uselessly taking up space on this site, the hours of backtracking, map-poring and head-scratching begin. I could hide my own Easter eggs, I swear. Anyway, if I get the silly things written while the museum, park, restaurant, hotel, ruin, etc. is still there, it's a major accomplishment.
There's so much about travel that's not about what you saw that made it an adventure. It's the day that didn't start so well but turned into one of the best; connections with interesting people; fleeting moments of magic that you can't share as a "how to" with other VT'ers; happy accidents.
Speaking of happy accidents, here's a shot from a camera meltdown a few years ago. Ordinarily, having a camera go kaput on vacation would be kind of a bummer? My beloved Canon rescued a stressful weekend of over-scheduled events, a major city water problem and some high-maintenance travel companions by producing a few accidental pieces of art as its swan song. Fun stuff.
Happy trails, all!
2012: three weeks in Italy/Virtual Tourist Euromeet in Bergamo
2013: TBD - too many balls in the air
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Thanks for your answer to 'Regional explorations on our own or join tour group?'. I appreciate your advice.
All well enough, I trust? Any sign of Spring weather yet? It's been back to undervest and woolly sweaters this week, with some snow (not for me, thank goodness) and plenty of rain (for me).
There's still time for snow, even here. :-(
NOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Make it stop!!!! Tell the truth, we're not out of the woods here either but I suspect we're done, thank you.
Thanks for your answer to 'Church hours, travel time.'. You've been a huge help.
You are most welcome. I do hope it helped, and feel free to ask Nico (who provided the transportation tips) any other questions you may have. She's an Italian local so knows her stuff! Just post your question on that same thread I provided.
Kate , thanks for accepting friend request
Thanks for your answer to 'Student Traveling in Europe'. I couldn’t have done it without you.
Thanks for your answer to 'Which location should we choose for our summer vacation?'. I appreciate your advice.
Thanks for your answer to 'Pompeii and/or Mt Vesuvius'. You've been a huge help.
Thanks for your answer to 'Pompeii and/or Mt Vesuvius'. You've been a huge help.
Thanks for your answer to 'where to stay'. I appreciate your advice.
Thanks for your answer to 'Grand Canyon in December'. You've been a huge help.