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• a wild tour at Glenwood Cavern

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• rafting in Glenwood Canyon - G

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• Glenwood Springs, CO home to G

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• Sunlight Mountain Resort in Gl

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• Glenwood Whitewater Park - Gle

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• Our Budget Travel Trip to Irel

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    This trip actually began last June, when I was notified by email that I had won the Budget Travel Photo Contest with a photo I had taken in Costa Rica. My wife didn't even know I had submitted an entry, and she was in a meeting all afternoon, so I could not call her. We were meeting friends for dinner and had all of five minutes in the car together for me to inform her, "Um, honey, I have some news for you..." She screamed and quickly responded, "Well, I guess we know how we're going to use our furlough days this year!"

    After doing our research, we settled on a region (southwest Ireland) and a time frame (October, after the high season but before it gets too cold). I worked with Una at Sceptre Tours to iron out the details, and before we knew it we were on our way.

    We flew directly into Shannon, arriving at 7:00 a.m. on a Friday morning with a full day ahead of us. A friend had told us how beautiful it was to fly into Shannon where you could see all the green as you were landing. Well, at 7:00 a.m. on an October morning, the sun had yet to rise and it was still pitch black. Not to mind, we got our rental car and hit the ground running (that is, with a little adjustment for getting used to driving on the left side of the road). First stop: Galway. Although it was raining, we weren't going to let a little rain deter us from having fun. After stopping at the TI, we walked through Eyre Square (aka John F. Kennedy Park) and explored the old town center. We stepped inside the Collegiate Church of St. Nicholas, where I was impressed with the testament to the Widow Jane Eyre's generosity, commemorated on a plaque. We then walked, struggling to keep our umbrellas open against the wind and the rain, to the much more modern Galway Cathedral. This is a cathedral you want to visit during the day so you can better see and appreciate a more modern approach to stained glass artwork. Keep an eye out for the Irish Holy Family, where Mary is knitting and Jesus is offering tea to Joseph. Also look for the mosaic (hidden the day we were there behind a curtain, but that did not stop us) of John F. Kennedy.  Needing some lunch, we found our way to Busker Brownes, where my wife had Aubergine and Sweet Potato Gratin and I had delicious Irish Seafood Chowder, accompanied by tasty brown soda bread. We did not want to sit too long and let our jet lag overcome us, so we got back to our car and pushed on, driving northwest toward Letterfrack and the Kylemore Abbey. One of the best ways to combat jet lag is to spend time outdoors, and so our first activity at Kylemore was to tour the walled garden. Still nice in October, this must be even more beautiful in the middle of summer. The Abbey itself is lovely, though only a few rooms are open to tour. Also on the grounds is a small Neo-Gothic church, which is also worth a visit. Finishing at the Abbey, we still had a relatively short drive to Clifden and our first night accommodations at the Abbeyglen Castle Hotel. We checked in, dropped our bags in our room, and then walked about a mile into town to find a light supper. Back at the hotel, we headed downstairs to a common room where we thought we could sit by a fire and write in our journals. Ha! The combination of the warmth of the fire and the full day of touring, on top of our jet lag, and we were both dozing after writing only a sentence or two. However, it was also very effective: we got to bed early, got a full night's sleep, and when we woke up in the morning, we were both effectively over our jet lag.

    Saturday morning we woke up to the first of our full Irish breakfasts: a lavish buffet spread of cereals, yogurt, fresh fruit, rolls, eggs, bacon, sausage, and the traditional Irish accompaniments of grilled tomatoes and black and white pudding. Although we had another full day ahead of us, we decided we did not have to be held hostage to our agenda and allowed ourselves to backtrack a bit, driving back towards Letterfrack and the Connemara National Park. The sun was shining and it was a beautiful day to hike, so we took the trail to the top of Diamond Hill. This wasn't the Ireland I was expecting: instead of the lush greens one hears about, this area was still beautiful but much more in shades of brown. Partly this was due to the season, but also the geography, as the terrain is very wet and boggy. We made it to the top of the hill, and were rewarded with wonderful views both of the harbor and of Kylemore Abbey from above. Once back in the car, already past noon, we headed out towards our next destination: back past Galway and on to the Burren. The Burren is a region of massive outcroppings of rock that have been scoured by glaciers, rich in archaeological sites, the most famous of which is the Poulnabrone Dolmen. One look at this landscape and it is no wonder why there are so many stone fences and stone buildings in this country. It was getting late, and we had one more goal for this day: to get to the Cliffs of Moher. I had hoped we'd have a beautiful sunset looking out over the Atlantic from the cliffs, but although the sunset itself was obscured by fog, it was still light when we arrived and we enjoyed the day dwindling away to twilight while there. After another full day, we recognized the wisdom of our chioce to go in October: pleasant weather for hiking and no crowds to contend with. Saturday was the night of our castle stay, so we drove (now in the dark) back to Dromoland. We were pleasantly surprised to discover that they had upgraded us from a standard to a deluxe room. This is not your drafty medieval castle: the room was quite spacious and luxurious. Sunday morning I went for a run on the castle grounds, through a wooded area where I came upon (and frightened) many pheasant.

    Friday and Saturday were both extremely full days, but this was our first time in Ireland and we wanted to see everything. Recognizing the need to slow down a bit, we had planned to spend two nights at our next stop: Kinsale. Driving south past Cork on Sunday we got our first taste of the beautiful green countryside that Ireland is so famous for. As the sun breaks through the clouds, the lush green fields just pop out at you. Kinsale very much has a small-town feel, located on a beautiful, well-protected harbor, rich in history. It is one of Ireland's "Tidy Towns," a competition first launched by Bord Failte in an effort to improve the appearance of towns and villages throughout the country for the main tourist season. In addition to just wandering the streets and exploring the shops and restaurants, we took the "Historic Stroll in Old Kinsale." Our guide, Barry, was a wealth of information about the history of Kinsale, from the occupation by the Spanish Armada to thenearby sinking of the Lusitania, including stories as well of the real Robinson Crusoe. Fun side trips included Charles Fort across the harbor and the Cobh Heritage Center, about a 45-minute drive. Our mainstay through most of Ireland was basic pub food, which we enjoyed, but in Kinsale ("the Gourmet Capital of Ireland"), we had to try a nicer restaurant. We couldn't have been happier than with a visit to Jim Edwards, where we had a delicious meal of grilled salmon.

     

     

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• What a great view!

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    This is a great view mid-ship while on our cruise.  Of course the famous Carnival "tail" is pictured.  Just thought this picture really captured the fun ship look.

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• My Dylan Sprouse

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    So, we're on a Carnival cruise and getting ready to go to dinner.  My 10 year old son doesn't really want to dress-up for elegant dining.  But, I make some minor threats and he agrees.  As he does so, he realizes that dressing up a bit makes him look pretty sharp.  He even lets me touch up his hair.  We also realize he looks quite a bit like popular star Dylan Sprouse from Disney's Suite Life On Deck.  In person he probably looks even more like him.  Wow, did his confidence grow.  So, maybe dressing up won't be such a hassle next time.  LOL!

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• Fumee Lake Natural Area

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    This photo was taken on October 4th, 2009, in Dickinson County, UP of Michigan, between Norway and Iron Mountain, Michigan.  There are over 1800 acres of water and forest to explore. Miles of trails are open year round for a variety of non-motorized activities. The waters are, also, closed to fishing. It is a beautiful place for bird watching, wildlife, and wildflowers.  Go and enjoy any season of the year!

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• Whale Wacthing

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    These are some of my favorite pictures I took on my families Crusie on the Norwegian Star in July 2009.

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• Sawyer Glacier

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    These are some of my favorite pictures I took on my families Crusie on the Norwegian Star in July 2009.

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• Bye!!

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    These are some of my favorite pictures I took on my families Crusie on the Norwegian Star in July 2009.

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• Fireweed

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    These are some of my favorite pictures I took on my families Crusie on the Norwegian Star in July 2009.

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• Inside Passage

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    These are some of my favorite pictures I took on my families Crusie on the Norwegian Star in July 2009.

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• Raft on Yulong River, Yangshuo

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• Yellowstone National Preserve

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    I was watching TV in evening. The doorbell rang. Open it, My sister and her two Kids on the door, on child was 12 and other was 14 years old. I got Great surprise. They came in. In after took the coffee we talked. Sister was 14 days holiday from her office then she came to us for spending her holidays. I suggested that why should not be we go to camping at Yellowstone national park?. It was near about few hours distance from our home. She agreed for camping, kids were also. Besides, our wife along with us during Yellowstone camping early next Morning we got our sufficient item from the markets and moved to Yellowstone National Preserve Park. It’s a world-class oldest and first national park, established 1982. 

     

    I have been observed kinds of Preserve Park but Yellowstone national park peep of history and dazzling magnetism unbelievable. Just 3 hours driving reached Yellowstone Park. After reached there observe all sufficient amenities of campsite to there like 24 hours laundry room, which provide change machine also. Besides, a last minute purchase store. You may purchase there such as milk, toothpaste, and paper towels moreover coffee shop.

    After our family considering we thought where we stand our camp? closed to others tourists camp we stood it. It was Xanterra park also they were offering budget resorts, hotel rooms at discount rates, whatever other tourist and we were standing inside our camp.

     

    Xanterra Park is well known for camping and resorts. That’s Park operates Bridge bay, fishing bridge, Madison and grant village where you will take more enjoyments if you go there like our family. First day, we were not busy, took the some breakfast included them hot coffee, snacks etc and moved for hiking.

    Hiking area of at hand was superb. You can take the shower in morning and evening time along with best dinning if you want. But we were not more time for do this. Starting time of hiking was excellent. Few time walking Camera gangs came in way. Full day we watched some unseen views, In one place stop and ate the lunch with children. Children were so tired after 2 and half hours hiking but after played the game in nearby provinces they were fresh. Came back after played with on the peaks province hiking.

    After hiking we took the shower in hot water, it gave more relaxation. Reserved the dinning for evening time. Last time we sleet in our camp. Most of tourist brought here his/her RV. One day charged for RV $17.

    Second day went for wildlife provinces viewing. It was the first place which was liked by our sister children. They were happy after back here and discuss more time in wildlife viewing.

    All three young youth (my wife, my sister and me) wanted to visit canyon place but we didn’t, because children were with us.

    My sister told us her marriage time trip was fabulous when she went for honeymoon in Honolulu city, which is the fabulous attraction travel province of the world and famed for honeymoon beach marriages. She made hotel reservation at Honolulu cheap hotels, which offered best deals during honeymoon. She told about one hour her trip to Honolulu city.

    Next early morning, Put the camping all items and returns to our home a three days excellent trip. I would be best for us if children did not come with us. But next weekend we will come back for canyon trail.

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