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Presidents and Prisons

I'm running a little ahead of schedule so I'm spending the next couple of days seeing things in the Huston area. Today I went to a couple of museums just North of Huston. First was the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum. This was so much better than the LBJ Museum. The LBJ was mostly...

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Kugs on the road on April 11, 2010 from Huntsville, United States

from the travel blog: Texas 2K10

Airlift for the non-English Speaker

Reverse culture shock bites. The entire time you were away you imagined your native country as being the perfect place to be when any problems arose. "Oh, if I was in America this would be handled like this.." or "I never have this problem in America" So you move back and you have the ugly...

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carseat tourist on April 10, 2010 from Lummi Island, United States

from the travel blog: Reverse culture shock

A rainy day to tour some Navy ships

First stop today was to Sea Wolf Park in Galveston to visit the USS Cavalla. Although the Cavalla was first put into service in the latter part of WWII, She made up for lost time sinking 34,000 tons of Japanese ships including the aircraft carrier Shokaku that had participated in the attack on...

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Kugs on the road on April 10, 2010 from La Porte, United States

from the travel blog: Texas 2K10

USS Lexington

A nice slow day today. This morning I drove to Corpus Christi and spent about 3 hours touring The Lexington. The Lex is WWII era Aircraft Carrier. It took 3 hours to walk through the tour and they only allow you in a small portion of the ship. To give you an Idea how big an Aircraft Carrier...

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Kugs on the road on April 9, 2010 from Bay City, United States

from the travel blog: Texas 2K10

Dinner was Awesome

I started today out with a 3 lbs Cinnamon roll from Lulu's I ripped off a hunk and crammed it in my mouth... Wow, tons of sugar... Then I heard that little voice in my head saying that I needed a real breakfast... So I went back into Lulu's and ordered some ham & eggs (yes Tom, With home-fries...

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Kugs on the road on April 8, 2010 from Lockhart, United States

from the travel blog: Texas 2K10

Still in MN

About ten more days till I leave. I've decided to take a backpack, purse and carry-on suitcase. Since I usually over pack, I am getting nervous to try and fit all my favorite things into two bags. Plus everything has to be mini. I am anxious about leaving Jonny for six weeks, skype will just...

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Clara Douglas on April 8, 2010 from Minneapolis, United States

from the travel blog: Australian Adventure

Long Day

the Berkshires! It is nice here. Looks like we get to spend the night. Nothing yet for tomorrow. Waiting on the rain to move in.

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The OxyMoron on April 8, 2010 from Pittsfield, United States

from the travel blog: April 6-12 Work week

Long Day

Well a long day from San Francisco. Light tailwinds the whole way. Lots of snow still covering the US though. Neat. Nothing for tomorrow yet. we will see what happens. Might be messy with the rain on its way.

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The OxyMoron on April 8, 2010 from Pittsfield, United States

from the travel blog: April 6-12 Work week

One Good Henge Deserves Another

Today was a great day, the weather was perfect. I avoided the interstates almost all day, and I had a nice long drive on country roads. I couldn't have asked for more. Aurora Cemetery seems like your average rural cemetery at first, But according to local legend (and the plaque next to...

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Kugs on the road on April 7, 2010 from San Antonio, United States

from the travel blog: Texas 2K10

Finally!

Well made it to the overnight. Got SkyWest from Denver to Burbank, then a $60 cab to fabulous Van Nuys. Out Early and 5 legs so far for tomorrow. I have a new phone so I will be taking a lot of pictures during the workday. Hope weather cooperates with the day!

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The OxyMoron on April 6, 2010 from Los Angeles, United States

from the travel blog: April 6-12 Work week

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