<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>RSS Feed for Trip Reports - My Adventures</title><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/View</link><description>Adventurers trip reports</description><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA[Our Costa Rican Adventure!]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/147/trips/141/thumb_P2030153.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[My girlfriend Janna and I headed to the Arenal Volcano in Costa Rica for a wonderful 9-day adventure filled with cave-exploring, horseback riding, zip-lining and more.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Our+Costa+Rican+Adventure!/141</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 10:26:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Archaeologic Field Training in Great Britain]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/54/trips/140/thumb_Stonehenge2.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I participated in archaeologic field training at Merton College at Oxford University, Oxford, England.The training included class work at Oxford, site visits to several key archaeologically significant locations, an excavation on an island in the Inner Hebrides in Scotland, and research work at the British Museum in London.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Archaeologic+Field+Training+in+Great+Britain/140</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 22:50:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Buffalo Hunting in Tanzania]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/1/trips/137/thumb_DSC_0443.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I spent 21 days in Tanzania with a doctor friend who loves hunting cape buffalo. Our PH (professional hunter) was Natasha Illum Berg, the only licensed woman PH in all of east Africa.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Buffalo+Hunting+in+Tanzania/137</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 Jan 2010 09:57:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Special Trips]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Special+Trips/136</link><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 07:48:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nepal: Katmandu and the Everest Trail]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/898/trips/135/thumb_IMG_7819.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[To see Mt. Everest in person, many people have this dream, I was able to make it a reality.  Because of our short break (two weeks) we were only able to spend 9 days hiking on the Everest Trial so unfortunately we didn't make it to base camp.  Our original final destination was Dingboche but because of altitude sickness we ended up turning around after Tengboche, which I must say was still mighty close to Everest.  At the end of our trip we had 3 days remaining where we were able to explore Katmandu and spent some time at a children's home in Pattan.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Nepal+Katmandu+and+the+Everest+Trail/135</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:39:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern Vietnam and Cambodia]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/898/trips/134/thumb_IMG_6185_2.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[On a two week vacation from teaching I traveled with a group of friends to Phu Quoc Vietnam, where we enjoyed laying on the beach, Ho Chi Minh City, where we were completely overwhelmed, Phnom Penh, Cambodia, on accident, and to Siem Reap where we pretended to be jungle explorers at Angkor and played with children in a rural village.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Southern+Vietnam+and+Cambodia/134</link><pubDate>Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:31:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My motocyle buds...]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/My+motocyle+buds/105</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:59:19 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hunting with the Last San/Bushman of Namibia]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/84/trips/133/thumb_IMG_2906.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[In May 2009 we visited with Nhoma Safaris in Namibia's former Bushmanland - look west of Tsumkwe - to hunt with what may be the last of the traditional San/Bushman of Namibia.  Unfortunately, these 10,000- to 40,000-year-old gathering and hunting traditions are quickly being eroded and are threatened with extinction within a decade. This is due to pressure from the land-seeking, cattle-herding Herero who are settling in the area despite a veterinary Red Line meant to keep their cattle out and limited numbers of San cattle in; the negative influence of rural slum towns like Tsumkwe with its sheebans, cell phones and Chinese wares; and the loss of a generation of traditional hunters in the 1980s when San males were employed as trackers by the South African Defence Forces in their ‘Bushman Battalion” in their fight against SWAPO’s struggle for independence; and well-intended efforts by NGOs and the (deceased) controversial John Marshall to turn the San into cattle farmers.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Hunting+with+the+Last+San+Bushman+of+Namibia/133</link><pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:07:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southeast Utah]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/129/thumb_462.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Family vacation to SW Colorado and SE Utah.  We flew into Denver, drove thru the spectacular Rocky Mountains and Glenwood Springs canyon, stopping at Colorado National Monument the first night before base camping at Arches National Park for a few days.  The red rock country is spectacular!!!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Southeast+Utah/129</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:33:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rafting the Colorado River in SE Utah]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/130/thumb_IMG_2113.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[It was supposed to be a relaxing float down the Colorado River, "the laziest part of our vacation", I promised.  And it started that way, our duckies floating lazily down the green Colorado, allowing us to expore side canyons and the spectacular scenery.  We found bear and cougar tracks in one slot canyon.  But then the winds started blowing - hard, gusts that take your breathe away - and the "float" became an all-out battle with the wind to make progress, even downriver.  Jake fell out of the ducky when he tried to keep the wind from taking his paddle, Trevor couldn't catch his breathe in the wind, and mommy hypervenilated thru the last rapid; we didn't make camp until sundown, whereupon Trevor and Jake kissed the ground.But dinner was fantastic, grilled chicken and pasta and smores, and our beachfront campsite was a picture perfect slice of heaven.  We watched the full moon rise over the river, and then tired from our unexpected adventure, we retired early.And then the storms rolled in overnight.  First the gusty winds ripped the fly off the tent, and it quickly filled with sand.  After securing the fly and battening down the hatches, the lightning and rain moved in.  The lightning was spectacular to watch, and we were very safe at the bottom of the canyon, protected by the high cliffs above that absorb the lightning strikes.The weather seemed to be breaking, enough to enjoy a great breakfast of eggs and muffins and bacon, and of course cowboy coffee.  We decided to try to make it 5 miles down to Rocky Rapid, instead of out planned 13 mile trip.  But of course another round of storms rolled in, this one complete with pea-sized hail.  Our guides ruled out the duckies in this wind, and all 6 of us plus all our gear piled high into the big raft.  For the first mile we made steady, albeit slow, downriver progress.  Deb even took a turn at the oars, steering the bulky craft for about a 1/2 hour, even thru one set of rapids.But then the wind returned, this time with a vengenance.  Gusts reported at 60 miles per hour slammed us; Trevor was terrified as the wind snatched his breathe, and the normally calm sections of the river roiled with 4-foot wind-driven swells that crashed coldly over us.  Our downriver progress slowed and then reversed, despite Ian's (our lead guide) heroic efforts to paddle against the wind.  Just when all seemed hopeless, some friend's of Ian's appeared in a motorized raft!  They pushed us the remaining few miles down to Rocky Rapid - we'd have never made it without their motor.The last few miles were not without their challenges, though, as flash floods from the storms turned to Colorado river red, and we spun in the wind and the rapids.  When we did finally make landfall, Deb and the boys had to take shelter in a pit toilet to avoid the sandstorm that was now sandblasting us with sustained gusts that would knock you over if you weren't prepared!Obviously, we all survived, Jake and I thrilled at the adventure, Debbie proud of overcoming her fear and doing a great job paddling hard.  But Trevor told me he's never going on vacation with me again!  Can't say I blame him!!!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Rafting+the+Colorado+River+in+SE+Utah/130</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 08:18:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fisher Towers, Utah]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/131/thumb_IMG_2396.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Fisher Towers is on BLM land in Southeast Utah, 2 miles from the Colorado River and 21 miles north of Moab.  A 5-site, first-come, first serve campground offers these stunning pictures of the unique rock formations, right from the comfort of your camp chair.  The campsite is the perfect base for climbing or hiking adventures.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Fisher+Towers,+Utah/131</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:41:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Flat plateau, Southeast Utah]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/132/thumb_IMG_2655.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[After 5 days exploring Grand Gulch, we climbed out of the canyon to spend a night on the mesa.  The pictures tell the story of this magical place...]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Grand+Flat+plateau,+Southeast+Utah/132</link><pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 07:39:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interlaken]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Interlaken/128</link><pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:48:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maine Moose Safari]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/391/trips/127/thumb_Moosehead Day 3 158.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Traveled to Moosehead Lakes area of Maine for kayaking, Moose viewing, and road tripping on rustic logging roads in Spencer Mountain Range and White Cap Mountains.  This is a beautifully wild and scenic area with fall foilage just beginning to show a kaleidoscope of colors against the backdrop of mountains and mist.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Maine+Moose+Safari/127</link><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2009 19:52:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Land of the Giant Mud-Hole]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/912/trips/126/thumb_IMG_0218.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[While exploring the outer reaches of Harvard's playing fields we discovered a giant mud-hole. Our intrepid scout jumped in to test for mold-spores.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Land+of+the+Giant+Mud-Hole/126</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 10:10:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scuba Diving in the NW.]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/125/thumb_Diving 003.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Though, the Pacific Northwest has always been famous for its hikes and snow fun, the divers all over the world know that it is also the best place in the world to cold dive. The Puget Sound offers sea life that you won’t see as easily anywhere else in the world.I would say that getting started in diving is not quite like going hiking ( it takes a bit more knowledge in areas like safety, equipment, the environment ), at the same time, it's not quite rocket science.With the right amount of support, knowledge and skills, you will feel like Jacques Cousteau ( well, may be not quite like Cousteau ) in no time !]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Scuba+Diving+in+the+NW/125</link><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:21:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mexico 2010]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Starting on Dec 2 I will be driving cross country with my stuff, dog, and of course family.  My parents will be retiring in Michoacan, Mexico. So needless to say there will be tons of "stuff" to have.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Mexico+2010/124</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:06:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[My first roadtrip]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/743/trips/123/thumb_Bikers_Pose.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[First roadtrip]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/My+first+roadtrip/123</link><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:56:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beam Rocks]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/880/trips/122/thumb_IMG_1475.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Labor Day 2009 camping and rock climbing trip.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Beam+Rocks/122</link><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2009 10:38:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kornet Al Sawda]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/804/trips/121/thumb_32.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[We were three to climb from Al Arz (the Cedars) village in North Lebanon to Kornet Al Sawda, the highest peak in Lebanon, 3089 (my GPS showed 3090). A beautiful desolated scenes of mountains and plateaux. A must visit place]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Kornet+Al+Sawda/121</link><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:17:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long's Peak, Colorado]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/829/trips/120/thumb_Longs 34.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[My first "real" hike to a summit.  Knowing that compared to other adventurers in this forum, this is probably pretty tame, but for me, one of the hardest physical things I've done.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Long's+Peak,+Colorado/120</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 12:35:28 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Gore Range, CO]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/119/thumb_017.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[The Gore Range is the most remote mountain range in Colorado, probably because it boasts no 14'ers.  But if your after solitude and scenery, this is the place...]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/The+Gore+Range,+CO/119</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:28:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sailing Seas]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/851/trips/118/thumb_BlueMount. HD.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A crazy boat ride.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Sailing+Seas/118</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:11:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mount Rainier]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/117/thumb_Image39.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Mount Rainier kicked my ass in 1998; could I make amends in 2001?]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Mount+Rainier/117</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 11:04:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sierra Nevada]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/116/thumb_DSCN1876.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Two weeks in John Muir's "Range of Light."  One week climbing her highest peak, one week exporing the forests...]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Sierra+Nevada/116</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 10:39:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[japan]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[going there]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/japan/115</link><pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 08:11:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua Tree Family Vacation]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/113/thumb_IMG_0367.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Much needed family vacation to Joshua Tree NP in March, 2009.  Would the desert be able to compete with video games and TV?]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Joshua+Tree+Family+Vacation/113</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 19:46:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Grand Canyon]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/112/thumb_DSCN2861.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I had the impromptu opportunity to backpack the Grand in December 2007 - what a place!!!  I loved it so much i was back again, solo, two months later...get there if you haven't!!!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Grand+Canyon/112</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 18:53:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Zion NP - April, 2005]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/840/trips/114/thumb_ZionNP.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Week long backpacking trip thru Zion National Park, Utah, April, 2005.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Zion+NP+-+April,+2005/114</link><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2009 17:36:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thimble Islands Conn.]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/832/trips/111/thumb_TH1.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[One week Long Island trip to the Thimble Islands Conn. on our Trawler this past July 09.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Thimble+Islands+Conn/111</link><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2009 08:54:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biking on the Coast of Western Ireland]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/234/trips/110/thumb_ruins.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[My husband and I, after a harrowing drive from Irish coast to coast, rented bicycles on the Dingle Penninsula and went for a ride.After sharing the narrow road with careening trucks, bushes of attack-nettles, and painted sheep; after visiting ancient ruins and modern-day beauties of nature; after having our muscles cool enough at each stop to make getting back to bicycling miserable; after navigating a round-about at the end of a steep hill without helmets to protect us from what was sure to be a catastrophe; we arrived in the town of Dingle for fish and a beer and an exhausting dead sleep.Really though - bicycling is the way to do it - we would never have seen most of what we saw if we had been driving.  The coast was BEAUTIFUL.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Biking+on+the+Coast+of+Western+Ireland/110</link><pubDate>Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:24:47 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hike To Antelope Falls]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/391/trips/109/thumb_Antelope Falls 072.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A hike through the subtropical rainforest in the foothills of the Bocawina Mountains in Belize, we climb the limestone and granite outcrops to reach the top of Antelope Falls where we then are rewarded with a refreshing swim in the majestic pools of turquoise waters in the cool springs that feed the falls.  The climb to the top of the falls is difficult and is aided by ropes strung along the trail by Tino, an ambitious local guide.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Hike+To+Antelope+Falls/109</link><pubDate>Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:20:18 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hike-n-Bike Weekend in the High Peaks]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/781/trips/108/thumb_Bike Pic.bmp" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Father & son weekend in the high peaks region of upstate New York before my son leaves for college. We shared a "first" by mountain biking down Whiteface Mountain which was intense and fun. The Giant Glory's were cool to ride and I'm amazed what they're capable of.  I have to get out and do this again.  After two warm up runs on the bottom of the mountain (which I thought were difficult) we ventured to the top and things got hairy (in a good way).  The next day we hiked Giant Mountain.See the multimedia photo album at:    http://tiny.cc/cayjJ]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Hike-n-Bike+Weekend+in+the+High+Peaks/108</link><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2009 07:36:50 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Afghanistan]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Operation Enduring Freedom IV]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Afghanistan/107</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 23:58:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Swimming With Whalesharks]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/391/trips/106/thumb_0718860-R1-007-2.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A trip to Isla Holbox off the Northern tip of the Yucatan in Mexico to swim/snorkel with the largest fish in the sea.  Whalesharks gather each year during summer at the confluence of the Caribbean and the Gulf Of Mexico to feed on krill and plankton, providing an excellent opportunity for close encounters, and if you are lucky, to dive in and swim along side of them as they feed.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Swimming+With+Whalesharks/106</link><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2009 08:04:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain Biking in Washington]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/104/thumb_biking Black Diamond+Green Days 002.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Once again, this ride wasn't really for me or my "mountain bike". The trail system is quite technical ( if I can use the Big Riders language). Lots of tree stumps,tight turns ,wooden bridges, thick, thorny bushes. Lucky for me, it was mostly a flat ride with only small hills up and down ( I am officially tired of pushing my bike up the hills). Why not for me? Just a few facts: the chain fell off the chain ring twice, handle bars twisted, went over my head "just" once, damaged my brakes, hit my head twice (thanks Costco for $ 10 helmet!), got covered with scratches from all those bushes. But all in all, I had a lot of fun! You can easily spend half of the day here and continually see new trails ( though sometimes it does feel like you go in circles).If you ever in Washington State, and want to go mountain biking here, let me know. I will be more than happy to share the beauty of our state by bike ( or any other way)]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Mountain+Biking+in+Washington/104</link><pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 02:02:16 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Windsurf to Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/567/trips/103/thumb_IMG_3178 (2).JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Sailed from Grand Tours in Placida Florida on my Expedition Windsurfer.  I camped on Cayo Costa for 2 nights and sailed the area waters.  The trip was a total of about 35 miles.The weather was great and the scenery was beautiful.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Windsurf+to+Cayo+Costa+and+Cabbage+Key/103</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 18:39:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddling in the Desert - Lake Powell]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/744/trips/102/thumb_P1010129.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Kayaking Lake Powell with a houseboat our mother ship.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Paddling+in+the+Desert+-+Lake+Powell/102</link><pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 09:37:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayaking in the Amistad NRA January 2008]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/744/trips/101/thumb_P1010359 (2).JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Kayaking trip in the the Amistad NRA on the Pecos and Rio Grande in January of 2008.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Kayaking+in+the+Amistad+NRA+January+2008/101</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:29:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beach Vacation]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[My vacation to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. I did nothing but hang out on the beach and hunt for shark's teeth.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Beach+Vacation/71</link><pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 12:29:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The South Pacific]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Travelled to Fiji, northern New Zealand, and Australia.  Some days spent beachside with endless amounts of vino, one spent bungy jumping, another in a labyrinth of caves filled with glow worms.  A slow-paced, cite-seeing adventure, but an adventure nonetheless!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/The+South+Pacific/100</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2009 23:42:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stand Up Paddlinng in Washington State]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/99/thumb_getImage.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[May be the Pacific NW is not Hawaii and our climates is far away from "warm coastal", but SUP is making its way in our state. More and more folks began SUP surfing because of its own merits: since you have a paddle and aren't reliant on waves, you can paddle surf in lakes, rivers and on relatively flat water such as Puget Sound; you can travel great distances; it's relatively easy to learn, it's a great workout and it's a LOT OF FUN.http://www.adventures-wa.com]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Stand+Up+Paddlinng+in+Washington+State/99</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:24:58 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overland through Northern Botswana]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/84/trips/94/thumb_IMG_0592.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[After close to twenty-five years as safari operators in the Central African Republic, it was a real treat to visit the world-famous national parks of northern Botswana – as clients.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Overland+through+Northern+Botswana/94</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Jul 2009 03:01:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Blackhills, South Dakota]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A wonderful opportunity to enjoy history and beautiful scenery with my family on vacation.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Blackhills,+South+Dakota/98</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 19:16:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gooseberry Falls ]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Enjoying the beauty of the Gooseberry Falls and Splitrock Lighthouse in Northern Minnesota on family vacation.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Gooseberry+Falls+/97</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 18:12:22 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Water Rafting on the Ocoee River]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Our men's group from Osseo white water rafting on the Ocoee river in Tennessee.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/White+Water+Rafting+on+the+Ocoee+River/96</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:36:32 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[White Water Rafting Ocoee River]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Our Men's group from Osseo white water rafting on the Ocoee river in Tennessee.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/White+Water+Rafting+Ocoee+River/95</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Jul 2009 17:33:03 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Whitewater Rafting]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Whitewater rafting as a team building exercise with other Managers.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Whitewater+Rafting/92</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 17:21:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[By Elephant Thru the Okavango]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/84/trips/91/thumb_IMG_0371.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Every safari has its unexpected highlights, but I never expected to tickle the inquisitive nostrils of a live elephant.  But as I straddled Sirheni’s back in a comfortable canvas saddle, her mahout invited me to put my fingers into her strong, hairy, treat-probing trunk.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/By+Elephant+Thru+the+Okavango/91</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:34:36 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Thelma & Louise Hunt Muskox]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/84/trips/90/thumb_img047.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[We stood looking at each other skeptically, our identical red Blizzard Parka Shells now filled out by space-age Vaetrex bibs and jacket liners that had transformed us from stylish snow bunnies into "dough girls."  Decked out in Frostbuster Boots and an Arctic Blast Severe Hood, Janis glared at me from behind goggles intended to keep our eyeballs from freezing and snarled, "This is all your fault." And we hadn't even ventured out of our hotel room in Yellowknife where it was sunny, windless and only minus 20 degrees.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Thelma++Louise+Hunt+Muskox/90</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:18:02 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[telluride trip]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[upcoming trip to telluride for a little adventure and relaxation]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/telluride+trip/89</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:17:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visiting Mt Rainier on a shoestring ( almost)]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/88/thumb_2009511173.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[FREE National Park Service Shuttle from Ashford to Paradise !On July 20, Mount Rainier National Park will become the official owner of a vintage 1937 Kenworth Touring Motor Coach. Historic bus returns to Mount RainierThis coach transported visitors to Mount Rainier between 1937 and 1962 from the historic Winthrop Hotel in Tacoma and Olympic Hotel in Seattle. To find out about more options. visit my blog at http://www.adventures-wa.com]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Visiting+Mt+Rainier+on+a+shoestring+(+almost)/88</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2009 02:02:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multi sport outdoor adventures at Mt St. Helens.]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/87/thumb_104_0020.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Climbing a volcano ! Exciting ? It was OK for me...According to the statistics:In past years ,between 11,000 and 12,000 people have received climbing permits ( yes, you need one -$ 22 ). More than 80% make it to the summit ( where the hell the other 20% go?), making it one of the most- climbed peaks in the world !]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Multi+sport+outdoor+adventures+at+Mt+St+Helens/87</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:42:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana 2008: Bob Marshall and Glacier]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Road tripped from Cape Cod to Montana in an old, beat up Saab. Hopped on the CDT at Benchmark, then went north through the Bob. Crawled out of the woods to catch "The Dark Night" in Whitefish. Then did a quick loop through Glacier. Finally headed back east with a detour through Yellowstone along the way.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Montana+2008+Bob+Marshall+and+Glacier/86</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 13:49:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayaking Myakka River]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/391/trips/85/thumb_150.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[The Myakka River in Florida is a wild and scenic spring fed river where alligators and nature abound.  Located in South Central Florida, it is like a step back in time when nature ruled.  We began our trip from within the Myakka State Park and kayaked down river through the Wildlife  Conservation Preserve to the "Deep Hole", then back.  We saw over 100 alligators, some in the 10-12 foot range, along with Roseate Spoonbills, Woodstorks, Ospreys, and Wild Pigs.  The Myakka is a narrow winding river with animal encounters around every bend.  Awesome, but not for the faint hearted.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Kayaking+Myakka+River/85</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 10:18:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bartons Creek Cave in Belize]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Traveled to Belize to explore several of the country's many caves that were used by the ancient Maya for ceremonial/religious purposes and for storing grains.  One such cave is at Bartons Creek in the Cayo District.  Mayan pottery vessels and human skeletal remains have been found within the cave, dating back to 1,500 years ago.  Entrance to this "wet" cave is by canoe.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Bartons+Creek+Cave+in+Belize/50</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:49:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kayaking The Moho River]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/391/trips/84/thumb_Moho River and Santa Anna Village 018.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[The Moho River is a pristine sub-tropical rainforest river in the South of Belize near Punta Gorda.  Small Mayan villages are spread out along the banks where people engage in subsistance farming and wash their clothes and bathe in the river.  Wildlife also abounds, with Black Howler Monkeys swinging in the tree canopy and the rare Tiger Heron hunts for small fish along the river banks.  Local Mayan people use dugout canoes to travel and fish along the river which is in stark contrast to our brightly colored, molded plastic kayaks.  The Moho flows out of the Maya Mountains which provides a stunning backdrop to our river trip.  A great trip and very engaging to learn about the Mayan culture.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Kayaking+The+Moho+River/84</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2009 08:41:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supai Village: Grand Canyon]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/684/trips/82/thumb_PICT0229.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A hike from the south rim of the Grand Canyon to Supai Village (home of the Havasupai Tribe) where we stayed for about a week. Some incredible sights!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Supai+Village+Grand+Canyon/82</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:51:30 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Late summer vaca to LA]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Going to LA, Long Beach and Hollywood]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Late+summer+vaca+to+LA/81</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:56:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazon Trip]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/147/trips/80/thumb_Amazon1.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Trip to the Amazon!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Amazon+Trip/80</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 10:50:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supai Village: Grand Canyon]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Early one June we hiked into the Grand Canyon to the Supai Village where we stayed and made day trips before hiking back out.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Supai+Village+Grand+Canyon/79</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:17:06 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supai Village: Grand Canyon]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Early one June we hiked into the Grand Canyon to the Supai Village where we stayed and made day trips before hiking back out.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Supai+Village+Grand+Canyon/78</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:16:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Supai Village: Grand Canyon]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/684/trips/77/thumb_PICT0229.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Early one June we hiked into the Grand Canyon to the Supai Village where we stayed and made day trips before hiking back out.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Supai+Village+Grand+Canyon/77</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 21:16:11 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Montana]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/687/trips/75/thumb_redlodge.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Spent the summer of 2006 in Montana, backpacking across the state, and canoeing down the Snake River. Had a blast, thanks to Outward Bound Wilderness]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Montana/75</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:07:10 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Starved Rock]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/687/trips/74/thumb_starved rock.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Going to Starved Rock August 7th for some camping, anyone wanna go?]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Starved+Rock/74</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:01:20 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active Costa Rica]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/684/trips/73/thumb_DSC_0132.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Six of us with two guides explored some of the out-of-the-way places in scenic Costa Rica. White water rafting, ocean kayaking, climbing active volcanoes and camping on a deserted Pacific beach were just some of the incredible opportunities we had on this trip. Lots of wildlife. Out of this world fruit five times a day. Wow.Guided by Active Adventures - Active South America, these guys were great. They pushed us to our limits and we loved every minute of it.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Active+Costa+Rica/73</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 11:21:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mountain Biking in Washington State.]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/72/thumb_biking Crystal Mountain 003.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I got really disappointed to discover that my "mountain" bike was not quite "mountain". But last week I decided to give it another shot, and see how it would handle the "rough" terrain of the Crystal Mountain.Anybody who has ever skied at Crystal, knows how challenging 6,872 vertical feet could be. And I am talking about skiing down the slopes. You can only imagine what it's like mountain biking there.http://www.adventures-wa.com]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Mountain+Biking+in+Washington+State/72</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:24:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[USA and beyond!]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Crossing the USA and Beyond!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/USA+and+beyond!/70</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:55:44 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[wedge mountain]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/363/trips/69/thumb_Wedge Mountain 003-red.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[knife edge route BC canada]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/wedge+mountain/69</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 14:27:52 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[wedge mountain]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[knife edge route BC canada]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/wedge+mountain/68</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:59:09 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[wedge mountain]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[knife edge route BC canada]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/wedge+mountain/67</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:59:08 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Washington by bike]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/65/thumb_Biking Dash Point toTacoma 007.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Has it ever happened to you: you plan to go hiking/biking/backpacking to one destination and then end up somewhere else? If you think about it, that's what adventure is all about- you don't know what awaits you.I didn't know that a short bike trip to a nearby state park , would turn into a "biking journey". Well the word "journey" might be a bit strong, it's just after reading about all these "around the world/state expeditions" and other adventures, I've been itching to go on my own, event if it would be a short one. It's true what they say :" Be careful what you wish for".http://www.adventures-wa.com]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Washington+by+bike/65</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 02:46:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Climbing Mt Rainier in Washington]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/474/trips/64/thumb_paul's pictures 333.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[There are three major companies that provide guided trips to the top of Mt Rainier. The average price for such a trip is about $1000.This is not your regular outdoor activity. It takes time and preparations (also money and grood phisycal shape). It takes months for some people to get ready for this trip.But it is worth it.Usually it take 2 (2 and 1/2) days to climb the mountain.The companies provide training and equipment.I was very lucky to have great friends who took me to the top ( for free ). I still spent about $100 in rental fees.But honestly, I wouldn't pay $ 1000 for the trip.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Climbing+Mt+Rainier+in+Washington/64</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2009 03:55:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tucson Mineral and Gem Show]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[My field trip with fellow geologists to the Mineral and Gem show in Tucson!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Tucson+Mineral+and+Gem+Show/61</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2009 21:11:51 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Woking - War of the Worlds]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/54/trips/60/thumb_War of Worlds Martian1.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[On a business trip to Woking, England, I learned that it was the setting of the beginning of the book War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells.  (I had read the book years before, but had no recollection of the town named in the book.)To commemorate the fictitious event, Woking had erected a statue of both one of the capsules that landed on earth, and one of the Martian tripod machines that had emerged from the capsules and terrorized the countryside.It was an interesting walking around in this familiar alternate history in an unfamiliar location.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Woking+-+War+of+the+Worlds/60</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Jul 2009 18:09:21 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kilimanjaro Summit Attempt]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Eight day summit attempt on Africa's highest peak, Mt. Kilimanjaro. Trek was attempted via the remote Rongai Route. Sucumbed to altitude sickness around 18,200ft. ]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Kilimanjaro+Summit+Attempt/59</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2009 21:29:59 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[southern Veracruz, Mexico]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/137/trips/23/thumb_DSC_3616.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Foreign travellers have not found this place yet. On day 13, I finally spotted another tourist, a German woman - and she was just passing through to go to Oaxaco. What a concept...everywhere I went, I found myself to be the only extranero/foreigner.  I had the whole place to myself along with the local folks or "Jarochos" as they are called.My adventure began with 2 days of walking the city of Veracruz and taking in the sights of this historical port city. Hernando Cortez first landed here in 1519 and in the name of Spain, went on to conquer "the new world." On day 3, I headed 100 miles south to the tropical lakeside town of Catemaco. Green volcanic hills surrounded this town of 25,000 adjacent to a huge round lake with a 6 mile (10 km) diameter. About 30 miles down the road, the warm Gulf of Mexico waters gently rolled up onto mostly secluded beaches. Interacting with the local folks was the highlight of my exploration. To sum this trip up in 3 words - relaxed tranquil adventure.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/southern+Veracruz,+Mexico/23</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:20:49 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jambo!]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[In the outskirts of Uganda]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Jambo!/58</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2009 17:33:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Irish West Coast]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/407/trips/56/thumb_Cliffs of Moher.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[In February 2007, I joined my Irish friend on a quick weekend trip to the west coast of Ireland.  We spent time at a "folk village" discovering what the Irish life was like before electricity, television, motorized vehicles and Starbucks.  Then, we headed to Bunratty Castle where we explored the lives and ideals of those who lived within stone walls and damp, cramped quarters.  Our final planned excursion was to the Cliffs of Moher.  What a site!  I'd seen pictures, but as always seems to be the case with any touristy wonder, seeing the cliffs dropping off into the Atlantic Ocean with the waves leaping over the rocks was breathtaking.  Other adventures on this trip included an entertaining car ride and an interesting hotel story.  :)]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Irish+West+Coast/56</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2009 08:55:26 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazing Norway 1-Femunden/Rogen]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/260/trips/55/thumb_Rogen 08 019.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Had an amazing week at the waterways between Femunden on the Norwegian side and Rogen at the Swedish side. This area is pretty much untouched! You can hike, but renting a canoe is highly recommended. We paddled the area for six days, leaving 90 miles(50 km) of adventure behind us. Starting at Rogen(Sweden) paddling to Norway, you will find a landscape like nothing else! Rich wildlife, pure air and the silence...only broken by the wind and the animals. Old pine trees, twisted from tough conditions in the winter. It's a rough area, open with large stoneblocks everywhere. Fishing is good, not superb. It's a good area for hunting small game. Lot of historical places in the area from the natives and the trading between Norway and Sweden. Highly recommended! Go there between june and september!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Amazing+Norway+1-Femunden+Rogen/55</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:25:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazing Norway 1-Femunden/Rogen]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/260/trips/54/thumb_Rogen 08 019.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Had an amazing week at the waterways between Femunden on the Norwegian side and Rogen at the Swedish side. This area is pretty much untouched! You can hike, but renting a canoe is highly recommended. We paddled the area for six days, leaving 90 miles(50 km) of adventure behind us. Starting at Rogen(Sweden) paddling to Norway, you will find a landscape like nothing else! Rich wildlife, pure air and the silence...only broken by the wind and the animals. Old pine trees, twisted from tough conditions in the winter. It's a rough area, open with large stoneblocks everywhere. Fishing is good, not superb. It's a good area for hunting small game. Lot of historical places in the area from the natives and the trading between Norway and Sweden. Highly recommended! Go there between june and september!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Amazing+Norway+1-Femunden+Rogen/54</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:23:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guatemala]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Ten day trip to Guatemala with Spanish class. Experienced primitive life in San Lucas Toleman. Beautiful mountain village. Also travled Antigua, and Tikal ruins. Cultural and a volunteer vacation. Helped build houses in San Lucas and worked with orphanage. Colorful and Mysterious country. Would love to go back.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Guatemala/53</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:44:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[18 day trip to New Zealand. North and South Island. Aukland, Whanganui, Warkworth, Waipoua Forests, Whangarei, Rotaroa, Wellington, Waikato, Hamner Springs, Christchurch.Did a dive off the Poor Knights islands, experienced caves, fjords, glaciers, hot springs, rainforest, and great people.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/New+Zealand/52</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:27:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greenland, Part 1]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[This report was originally written about a year ago, when I first got to Thule. Check it out:"So here I am, day 3 here in Thule, Greenland. I have in-processed to this base, and have finally settled into my room. My room here is pretty expansive for the most part. It is about the size of two college dorm rooms put together, with a full bathroom and refrigerator. I am very comfortable here, but I can’t help but think that I brought too much stuff, especially books. I brought a ton of books that I haven’t read yet, in the hopes that I would read while I am here. I will do my best, but there is no way that I will be able to read all of the books I brought with me. First Impressions: Thule is a beautiful place. Yes, of course it is cold. However, since we are in the spring now, it will be getting warmer, and the temperatures will start to go up into the 50’s and 60’s by late August. The sun has stopped setting for the better part of this spring, and summer, so I am already starting to feel the effects of it being light out 24 hours a day. 3 am? Want to read a book outside? No problem! The buildings here all look like they are built to withstand extreme cold temperatures. Small windows, metal walls on the outside to block the wind. All of the buildings are all built on stilts. The reason for this is because of the permafrost. Back when the US first started building the base back in the 50’s, the first buildings were built directly on the ground. When they turned on the electricity and heat, the buildings literally sank into the ground, and then collapsed. Because of that learning experience, everything is built above ground (buildings, pipes, etc). It is so cold here that all the cars have built in motor heaters. You literally have to plug in your car in order to keep it warm enough so it will start when you get to it. Also, everything here runs on a modified form of jet fuel. Even the cars. Don’t get excited though, there are no jet powered cars here. I guess that regular gasoline that you all have in your car right now becomes chemically unstable at such extreme temperatures (not the explosive kind of unstable, the ‘I won’t work in cars anymore’ kind of unstable). It is so cold here that, for the most part, you can’t travel anywhere without being in a car. No, there are no privately owned cars here, but there is a free taxi service. Need to go to the Gym? Call a taxi. Need to go to the dining hall to eat? Call a taxi. Etc. Again, it is all free. As far as how I am dealing with the cold, I am doing just fine. I actually like cold weather, so I have no problem dealing with the temperatures the way they are at the moment. Come winter time, I might have a different opinion, but we’ll see. Something I learned right away here at Thule is the idea that everything is relative. Mail is supposed to come on a relatively regular schedule (once or twice a week), but the plane that carries it broke, so there is no mail this week. Produce bought at the Commissary is relatively fresh, meaning that if you eat it within 1 day or so of purchase, it should be mostly ok. Milk is relatively fresh, as long as it didn’t sit too long on the tarmac in the sun back in the states before it was put on a plane. Stuff like this. The food here is alright. I can go to the Commissary and buy food to cook for myself, or I can go to the chow hall and eat there. Eating at the chow hall costs me money out of my own pocket, but it isn’t that expensive. The food is about college dorm food level of goodness. For instance, I had a chicken fajita, but it was made with ragu pasta sauce and black olives. I don’t know if this was due to the Danes not knowing what a chicken fajita is, or whether they were trying to do the best they could with the resources they have at their disposal, but it wasn’t very good either way. At least they have jello. Woo! The gym here is nice. There is a full size basketball court, weight and cardio rooms, a tanning bed, an endless swimming pool (think of an elongated Jacuzzi that continuously flows one way; you swim while staying in one place). Can I go swimming in the bay? No. There are actually sharks in the bay, along with whales and seals, etc. If you know me, you know I have a fear of open water, and swimming in the bay would be a living nightmare for me. There is a polar bear swim in the summer, and I do plan on participating in that. In regards to wildlife, I saw an Arctic Hare on my first day here. What surprised me most was how big it was. I don’t usually think of rabbits being that big, but this bunny was quite large when it comes to bunnies. It was somewhere between 2-3 feet long, and about 2.5 feet tall when it was just sitting. Big ass bunny. I haven’t seen an Arctic Fox yet, but I am sure I will before my year is out. When it comes to Polar Bears, I was initially excited to see one, but I have since learned a bit about their behavior. Polar Bears can sprint at 25 MPH, and can run longer than a human can (read: faster than you). They can smell something from 3 miles away, and can track it (read: even if you can’t see one, a polar bear can find you). Yes, there have been recorded incidents where a Polar Bear has killed and eaten a person. Basically, if you can see a Polar Bear with the naked eye, your life is literally in mortal danger (read: you are screwed). So, it would be cool to see one, but I hope I don’t because it might be the last thing I ever see. The people I am working with, that I have met so far, have been really cool. There was a welcoming party for myself and another member of my squadron who came on the plane with me on Thursday night, and everyone was super friendly and helpful. I am looking forward to working with them in the future. That’s about it for now. I will do my best to load some pictures, but the internet is so screwed up here, I don’t know if it will let me (the US government signed a contract with a Danish company that gave them exclusive rights to provide internet services. No competition = expensive and crappy service). I start training on Monday, so this post might be it for this week (training involves me going to the Radar, spending 12+ hours running procedures and stuff). Stay warm, Monte "]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Greenland,+Part+1/48</link><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:15:01 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[rsa 2009]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[hunting ]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/rsa+2009/47</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2009 06:59:07 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wyoming]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[This was my first trip out west, (at least one where I was old enough to remember!) I traveled to Cody, WY, then onto Jackson Hole, WY. I spent a few days in Yellowstone, and the Teton National Park. Both where amazing and I would love to go back there again soon.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Wyoming/46</link><pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2009 10:38:13 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glider Ride in Boulder]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/234/trips/41/thumb_IMG_3419.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[For my birthday, my husband took me on a glider trip in Boulder, Colorado.  It was a great ride - long and mostly smooth - something I had wanted to do for ages!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Glider+Ride+in+Boulder/41</link><pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 18:35:42 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Safari with &Beyond]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/336/trips/36/thumb_IMG_1571.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Game drives from an &Beyond lodge in South Africa.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Safari+with+Beyond/36</link><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2009 16:00:05 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Joshua Tree]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/321/trips/34/thumb_IMG_3213.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[My friends Lisa and Rob went with me on a geology tour of Joshua Tree NP. Unfortunately, the tour was a bust, but the exploration was awesome. I'm planning on going back to try my hand at backcountry camping.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Joshua+Tree/34</link><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 23:37:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada, Cali & Mexico]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/324/trips/33/thumb_07-28-WB2333.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A one month trip from Ireland to spend 2 weeks in Vancouver and Whistler and then another 2 weeks in San Diego and Mexico!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Canada,+Cali++Mexico/33</link><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2009 02:57:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miami for Mothers day]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I went to Miami for Mother's day. I met my mom there. We visited my sister whose dance compay (http://www.dancenowmiami.org) had a show at the Byron Carlyel theater (http://www.miamibeachculture.com/cf_byroncarlyle_overview.htm).The actual main reason I went was to see the warm sun and wet my scales in the ocean. I think that I swam 4 out of 5 days in Miami. The water conditions were out of this world. The water is about 80 degrees, with at least 10 feet of visibility.  I started at 73rd street, parking at the public lot. And walked down to the water. The beach there is a well gaurded family beach. the life guard stations are about 300 yards aparrt. the bouy line is about 200 yards from shore. the water was pretty flat most days I was there. But a couple of days there was a strong current out of the south. Tuesday the current was so strong that I nearly quit the swim on the way back down the beach. But the hightlight: on monday I swam fairly early in the moring --for Miami standards anyway. The water was very flat and clear. About half way back downt he beach I spoted a Manatee swimming near the sandy bottom. he or maybe she saw me too. then the most amazing thing happened: the manatee swam over to me, circled around me, coming close enought to touch, to see its large tail and with a few hairs. It was so cool to see the manatee so close, but I was a bit scared too. I keep talking about the adventure. while I don't have a picture of the manatee, because it was just me and  my goggles in the water, I think i have a picture of the mango tree in the yard of the house we stayed in.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Miami+for+Mothers+day/32</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 20:47:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[backcountryadventuretours.com]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/302/trips/31/thumb_DSCF5097.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[enjoying the bautiful scenery in the san rafael swell]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/backcountryadventuretourscom/31</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2009 09:12:35 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[La Tomatina 2008]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[The Tomatina is one of the largest festivals in Spain held annually the last Wednesday in August.  Occurring in Bunol, a tiny city just outside Valencia, the event consists of over 100 tons of rotten tomatos being tossed around the streets filled with over 20,000 visitors from around the world.  I was lucky enough to attend the 2008 rendition, and it was one of the craziest things I've done.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/La+Tomatina+2008/30</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2009 23:07:46 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Cruise]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/209/trips/29/thumb_IMG_0184_1_0637.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[This spring break my Mom, sister and I took a 2week cruise to Italy,Greece,Turkey,Cyprus,Egypt and Rhodes.  It was amazing.  We saw many of the greek temples as well as Olympia.  In Egypt we saw the Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx.  Turkey was the bizaar and Italy.....aww well it was Rome.  From Trevi Fountain to Vatican City.  It was one of the most amazing trips I've ever been on]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/The+Cruise/29</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:43:25 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Active New Zealand]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[It was a great trip!! A few days backpacking at the Nelson Lakes, couple days cycling, a day kayaking with Dolphins at the Milford Sound , a day walking on a glacier, a few day hikes, jumped out of an airplane for the first time, and the picures are on my facebook page.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Active+New+Zealand/28</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 23:48:56 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[1st African Safari]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/16/trips/14/thumb_IMG_6294.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[A dream vacation becomes reality! This was a vacation we had been planning for many years. It came together at the right time because we made it happen. From scheduling time off from work, the kids, both grown and meeting their schedules. Quite an undertaking, coordinating with several travel outfits and resorts; to gathering the gear and supplies for a month long trip; there is alot of details that needed to be taken care of.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/1st+African+Safari/14</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:09:17 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Walkabout '09]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Walkabout+'09/27</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:17:57 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visit to California]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/2/trips/2/thumb_IMG_0589.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[We spent a few weeks enjoying the wonderful California beaches and wine trails. The water was really cold, but amazing!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Visit+to+California/2</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 21:46:24 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southern woods]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/images/default/defaultTrip80.gif" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Conecuh National Forest backpacked the Conecuh trail almost 70 miles out and back. Relativley flat land some slight grades here and there Cool wildlife and swamps.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Southern+woods/26</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2009 00:02:14 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marine Biology of St. Croix-2008]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/160/trips/24/thumb_Picture 159.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I'm a high school teacher who takes 20-30 high school students to various destinations every summer where we study different topics in marine biology.  In 2008, we went to St. Croix, USVI and studied the anatomy, physiology, and behaviors of marine turtles.  We dove 3-4 times daily and capped off the trip by watching the endangered leatherback turtles lay their nests!  It was an awesome experience for everyone!!]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Marine+Biology+of+St+Croix-2008/24</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:33:39 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Parks of the South West US]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/12/trips/12/thumb_6.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Road Trip with brother and sister to Southwest US .... Camping across multiple National Parks.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/National+Parks+of+the+South+West+US/12</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 14:30:31 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Zealand's South Island]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/1/trips/19/thumb_DSC_0151.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Mike Sarr and I visited New Zealand's beautiful south island where we explored the hills and mountains, famous movie sets, and endless vineyards. Game was plentiful from the pretty little ferrets to the majestic elks and red stags.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/New+Zealand's+South+Island/19</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2009 12:48:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jaguar darting in Paraguay]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/1/trips/13/thumb_Slide96.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Exploring a new hunting paradigm is not for the faint of heart.      The big cat gave me a cold stare. As if inviting me to take one step closer. Which I did...hoping the dogs would keep him from coming down. I very slowly walked directly under the limb he was perched on. This got me a little snarl, but the dogs discouraged any further action. He was now about 15’ over my head, and watching the action below very intently.      I was sweating profusely, with water dripping down my forehead and into my eyes. And not entirely because of the proximity of the cat. The temperature for the past week had been hovering around 104 degrees. It would cool off at night to the mid 90s. This was August, middle of winter for Paraguay. I certainly wouldn’t care to hunt there in the summertime.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Jaguar+darting+in+Paraguay/13</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:06:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cradle Mountain, home to Tasmanian Devils]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/1/trips/17/thumb_DSC_0189.JPG" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[For years I’ve been interested in visiting Tasmania’s Cradle Mountain as well as looking for Tasmanian Devils, which many people don’t believe exist outside of Hollywood. I went with my friends Dr. Michael Sarr and his wife Barbara. Because of Mike’s heavy duties as head of gastroenterology for the Rochester Mayo Clinic we had to plan this trip a long time in advance.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Cradle+Mountain,+home+to+Tasmanian+Devils/17</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 15:03:55 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/1/trips/20/thumb_chiefs camp day2 199.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Namibia,+Botswana,+Zimbabwe,+South+Africa/20</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2009 14:59:37 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Door County]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/103/trips/22/thumb_100_1324.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[We went to door county for a trip...]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Door+County/22</link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:46:41 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Visiting Poland]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/2/trips/1/thumb_DSC02526.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Visiting+Poland/1</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:29:45 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hiking in Utah]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/2/trips/3/thumb_DSC00569.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[We went to Utah and spent about a week traveling through the mountains and hills. It was a bit cold, but the view made it all worth it.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Hiking+in+Utah/3</link><pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:26:12 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece 07]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/11/trips/6/thumb_Greece1.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Athens, Greece]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Greece+07/6</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 17:01:29 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Browsville, Texas]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/7/trips/5/thumb_ATgAAABxZf1KdkKZFWuCegSU2jaNRNsnJDsc0cWrHKicM00RVABTFyhtuFaGUzUepVqBrc0V7Tg1-2SzseYsVFvzM2JzAJtU9VCUkNqFE9y7g6ojn4dkVP2_HLm3Rw.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[Enjoying Parasailing with my friend]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Browsville,+Texas/5</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 15:56:48 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lebanon]]></title><description>&#60;p>&#60;img src="http://www.myadventures.com/uploadedImages/3/trips/4/thumb_lebanon.jpg" align="left"  border="0" /><![CDATA[I spent six weeks in Lebanon in the summer of 2006.  I stayed in Beirut, but also had the chance to travel to many other parts of Lebanon, including Byblos.]]>&#60;/p></description><link>http://www.myadventures.com/Trips/Lebanon/4</link><pubDate>Fri, 13 Feb 2009 14:40:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>