tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-26646588696143458022024-03-13T08:30:49.951-07:00TheTravelingTeacherAdventures in teaching and traveling based out of Southeast Asia.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-32740815452110083282016-03-17T11:49:00.002-07:002016-03-17T11:51:12.494-07:00Around Israel<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
If you haven't checked out my new website, you're missing out! You can find an <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/map/">interactive map</a> of <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/map/">my travel posts here</a> and a reflection of <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/portfolio/">my time in Indonesia here</a>.<br />
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Most importantly, I'm in the middle of a series of posts on my December trip to the <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/middle-east">Middle East</a>!<br />
So far, I've recounted our jaunts around: <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/blog/2016/1/9/jerusalem-old-city-israel">The Old City of Jerusalem</a>, <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/blog/2016/2/2/ceasarea">Caesarea</a>, <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/blog/2016/1/29/the-sea-of-galilee-israel">The Sea of Galilee</a>, <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/blog/2016/2/14/capernum-israel">Capernaum</a>, <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/blog/2016/2/29/yardenit-jordan-river-baptismal-site-israel">The Jordan River</a>, and <a href="http://www.thetravelingteacher.com/blog/2016/3/11/bob7tu9xw8vfxnsrbbt8mdhyrfknp7">The Gates of Hades</a>.<br />
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There are few posts on Israel to finish up followed by my time in PETRA. Guys, it was surreal. I can't wait for you to see the shots!<br />
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Over the summer, you might have seen this epic video circling the internet. It features masses of cool hipster types flying through the air into an emerald pond. I was surprised to learn that not only was something so cool in Texas, it was just down the street from Baylor, at<a href="http://www.bsrcablepark.com/"> BSR Cable Park</a>. As my birthday is smack dab in the hottest of Texas months, I knew that this was where we would celebrate!<br />
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I expected to see a stereotypical water park when we pulled in. But, what we saw was more of a water wonderland. The main attraction of the park is a <a href="http://www.bsrcablepark.com/cable_park_virtual_tour/BSRVR/">large lake with cables strung</a> around that pull wake boarders around and over jumps without the use of a boat. I'm not much into water sports so perhaps this thing is common but it seemed so cool! There was a smaller pond for those who were less experienced to get in some practice before heading out into the big waters.<br />
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The only negative part of our experience was the entrance fee payment. It was a rather complicated process that was not clearly marked and involved the internet, which was sparse. Before being allowed to pay the entrance fee, you have to fill out and submit a waver via the website. However, it was difficult to get connected out there. There was a paper option but that involved waiting in a long line with everyone else who was looking to rent other equipment as well. So, fill out the waiver before you go!<br />
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We opted for the package that included access to the lazy river (single and double floats provided free of charge). This lazy river was the definition of lazy, as in barely moving, but with a free afternoon and no plans, it provided welcome relief from the Royal Flush.<br />
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From the edge of the pond, the slides of the Royal flush don't look too daunting.The Royal flush has three different sized slides ranging from a dip in the water to an atomic explosion.<br />
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Haley and I chose the middle slide for starters. From up above, the slide takes on a bit of a different look. Let me just say that you get some SERIOUS air. With a massive line of people watching, water rushing in your face, and an inability to see what was coming next, it was rather hard to concentrate on a proper landing and it was painful! On our second round, we built up courage to fly down the middle but gathered some advice from more seasoned sliders before we hit the slope. Though still inducing slight pain that did last for several hours, it was much better than the previous run. (Action shots of Haley and I courtesy of Debbie).<br />
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Though may slide-goers seemed to think that flying downhill at breakneck speeds with technology attached was a good idea, we heard countless stories of GoPro selfie sticks and brand new Apple watches resting at the bottom of the lake. One genius, though, had the brilliant idea to secure his selfie stick into a pool noodle so that in the inevitable event of a water crash, he hadn't lost his self indulgent footage. If you're into that sort of thing, it seemed like a good idea.<br />
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Next time you find yourself in the midst of a sweltering hot Texas summer, I would highly recommend a trip to BSR Cable park for a cool off. You can even rent a cabin, lakeside, to be first out on the water in the morning.<br />
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Since we hadn't been to New Orleans since we were little kids, Haley and I decided to head to one of the most touristy places in the city: <a href="http://www.mardigrasworld.com/">Mardi Gras World</a>. Normally I avoid places that involve organized tours but in this particular instance, it was really interesting to not only see the giant, colorful floats but also get a behind-the-scenes look at the artists at work!<br />
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After viewing the prop masters at work, we headed off to the warehouse to view some of the previous years' props and floats. Haley had a talent for mimicking the poses of some of our favorites!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0New Orleans, LA, USA29.951065799999991 -90.071532329.511123299999991 -90.7169793 30.391008299999992 -89.4260853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-16956667687983329082015-09-30T06:32:00.002-07:002015-09-30T06:32:34.407-07:00New Orleans | Lousisiana <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Shortly after returning from our <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2015/09/venice-beach-california.html">Californian</a> adventure, Haley and I took off for a week to a place we hadn't visited since our childhood: New Orleans. The architecture. The music. The food. Oh my goodness, the food. We had a fabulous time exploring the Big Easy!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com1New Orleans, LA, USA29.951065799999991 -90.071532329.511123299999991 -90.7169793 30.391008299999992 -89.4260853tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-64470728006098689802015-09-21T12:54:00.000-07:002015-09-21T12:54:12.858-07:00Stumbling Onto A Movie Set<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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While Haley and I were stretching out legs on a much needed break from the bicycle built for two, we saw a crowd of people gathering by the <a href="http://veniceskatepark.com/">Venice Skate Park</a> and decided to check it out. If you are acquainted with my family, you know that my sister has a knack for running into the rich and famous anytime she lands in NY or LA. On this particular occasion, the subject of all the commotion turned out to be Bruce Willis and crew, shooting his new police-chase thriller, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt4694544/?ref_=nm_flmg_act_6">Going Under</a>. While we didn't get to actually hear the dialogue, we did get to jump into one scene and cheer on a juggling clown. Check out some shots from behind the scenes:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Venice Beach, California, USA33.9936153 -118.479909933.9409468 -118.5605909 34.046283800000005 -118.3992289tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-38925998893740139692015-09-19T05:20:00.000-07:002015-09-19T05:20:27.624-07:00Venice Beach | California<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Hi everyone, the blog is back! As I wrote about last year, I'll be moving everything over to thetravelingteacher.com. I had hoped to start posting again, from my new location, but it's been slower going than I anticipated. So, in the meantime, I'll catch up on some summer posts!<br />
My summer back in the States flew by, as usual. It was a wonderful time, filled with visits from friends both near and far. Despite the added task of planning a wedding in six weeks (more on that later), I managed to get away for a couple of weekends with my family.<br />
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Our first destination was our home away from home, <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com/2015/03/venice-beach-california.html">Venice Beach</a>. Over the years, we've seen it grow and change, but many of the people stay the same (i.e. the artist above). This particular weekend was the 4th of July, which meant an extra helping of street performers, free spirits, and...Bruce Willis. Nothing beats a morning of people watching and a breakfast burrito from the <a href="http://venicecandlecafe.com/">Candle Cafe</a>, which you subsequently have to work off with a nice long ride down the beach from <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/sea-mist-rentals-santa-monica">Sea Mist Bike Rentals</a>. Haley and I tried out a bicycle built for two but in case you're thinking about getting one for yourself, it is a lot harder than it looks, particularly on a holiday weekend with clueless tourists walking all over the bike path.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com1Venice Beach, California, USA33.9936153 -118.479909933.9409468 -118.5605909 34.046283800000005 -118.3992289tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-76325331060365971772015-06-19T11:58:00.000-07:002015-06-19T11:58:58.970-07:00Monte Siao | Brazil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
As the weeks ticked down until the end of school, and my travel date, I got more and more restless in the city. So, we packed up the little red fox and headed to Monte Siao, a small town across the border in the state of Minas. They are known for their knit sweaters and hand-crafted pottery. We enjoyed the vibrant blue skies while wandering around town. Best of all, we finally got some real dishes for Felipe's house!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Monte Sião - MG, Brazil-22.4337585 -46.575063199999988-22.463113 -46.615403699999987 -22.404404 -46.534722699999989tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-60272746137666539832015-06-02T10:33:00.000-07:002015-06-02T10:33:09.437-07:00Punta Del Este | Uruguay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We drove to Punta Del Este without a plan and were greeted with deep blue skies, intriguing architecture, and empty beaches! If you have the time, there are a number of quaint coastal towns worth stopping at between Montevideo and Punta Del Este. We roughly followed this guide to a <a href="http://travelblog.viator.com/uruguay-coastal-road-trip/">Uruguayan road trip</a> and weren't disappointed. Even though many of the restaurants and shops were closed due to the winter season, we still enjoyed a leisurely day at the beach.<br />
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On a side note, did you know it´s illegal in the country of Uruguay for a restaurant to provide salt on the table except for at the patron's request? It was passed as a health initiave from the new president because supposedly, when you see the salt, you´re more likely to use it. We still asked for it at every meal.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Punta del Este, Uruguay-34.966667 -54.949999999999989-35.0707965 -55.111361499999987 -34.8625375 -54.78863849999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-48161835796964759712015-06-01T08:46:00.001-07:002015-06-01T08:46:21.080-07:00Colonia del Sacramento | Uruguay<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Earlier in the semester, my mom called to tell me that she was going on a mission trip with <a href="http://www.amazonoutreach.org/">Amazon Outreach</a>. As we were talking, I put together the pieces and figured out that her trip was on the tail end of a long weekend here in Brazil which meant that we were able to coordinate a long weekend getaway to Brazil´s much smaller neighbor to the south, Uruguay!<br />
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We based ourselves in Montevideo and rented a car to roadtrip most of the length of the country. Our first day was spent in a small historical town called Colonia. While there wasn´t exactly a lot to do I very much enjoyed two things about the day: driving in zero traffic on an open highway and meandering the cobble stoned streets around old town. As a weekend escape from São Paulo, it was the perfect place!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Colonia Del Sacramento, Uruguay-34.4607189 -57.833909899999981-34.5130904 -57.914590899999979 -34.408347400000004 -57.753228899999982tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-27086975240185299432015-05-22T08:34:00.000-07:002015-05-22T08:34:34.522-07:00School | Fish Prints<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Recently in art, my kids were studying the art of <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gyotaku">gyotaku</a>,</i> or fish painting, which originated in Japan. Originally a way for fishermen to record the measurements of their catches, it is now a treasured art form. In simple terms, paint is applied directly to fish scales and then placed on rice paper to record fine details. My students replicated this in art class by creating underwater scenes and then copying their fish into it. I was invited along to document the process!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-71409977051651469402015-05-08T12:46:00.000-07:002015-05-08T12:47:36.181-07:00Paraty | Brazil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Before moving to Brazil, I found a blog called <a href="http://tourist2townie.com/">tourist2townie</a>, on which Gareth Leonard documents his travels around South America, primarily within Brazil. Once I saw his brief <a href="http://tourist2townie.com/travel-info/picturing-paraty/">glimpse of Paraty</a>, I knew I had to go there! With a long weekend for Easter, Felipe and I loaded up the little red Fox and headed up the coast.<br />
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I would highly recommend finding a local Airbnb and staying just outside of the historical area and meandering your way around the cobblestone streets. I was most excited about stumbling upon <a href="http://www.shambhalaspa.com.br/">Shambhala Asian Day Spa</a> and had what was the most authentic Indonesian massage outside of Indonesia I've tried yet! We only had two days in which we decided to just explore the city but next time, <a href="http://tourist2townie.com/travel-info/paraty-boat-tours/">we're on for a boat trip</a>!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-85666666291698568812015-05-01T12:50:00.000-07:002015-05-01T12:50:01.365-07:00How To Get the Attention of a Room Full of Children<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Moving into our science unit that examines the qualities of living and non-living creatures, I searched the internet for ways to make this more exciting for my kids. I found a great lesson on living vs. non-living over at<a href="http://firstgradewow.blogspot.com.br/2013/01/gummy-worms-vs-earth-worms.html"> First Grade Wow</a> and was so excited to try it out with my class!<br />
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Here in Brazil, you sometimes have to go about procuring materials in creative ways to make all of these fancy Pinterest lessons a reality so when I decided that we were going to examine characteristics of gummy worms vs. earth worms I was relieved that our gardeners volunteered to find us some creepy crawlies. The kids had a blast searching for the worms and examining their sugary cousins. To top off our discovery day, we enjoyed one of my favorite childhood snacks, dirt and worms.<br />
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In Indonesia, the <i>pasar</i>; in Brazil, the <i>feira</i>. One thing I enjoy about life outside the States is the possibility of shopping at the weekly market. There is just some element of anticipation not present when you're simply on your way to the grocery store. Here are five reasons I enjoy visiting the <i>feiras</i> here in Brazil, when possible. (You can see my experiences at Indonesian <i>pasars</i> <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2013/12/pasar-tanah-abang-jakarta-indonesia.html">here</a> and <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2013/12/chinatown-jakarta-indonesia.html">here</a>). <br />
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<b>1) You get to know the vendors.</b><br />
There are two <i>feiras</i> in proximity of my home: one on Thursdays and one on Saturdays. I don't go every week but when I do, it's much more enjoyable buying produce from this sassy vendor than digging through the rotting fruit at the grocery store on my own.<br />
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<b> 2) The fruit is fresh.</b><br />
A common problem I encounter at the grocery stores here in Sao Paulo is that a majority of the produce is soggy, bruised, or eaten by bugs. This is not the case with the <i>Feira</i> fruit. That sassy vendor above works to produce his best product when you approach his stall. He is also competing with the other five guys lined up to sell the same fruit and he wants your business.<br />
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<b>3) You can taste as much as you want.</b><br />
Since fruit of the same variety often looks different here in Brazil (green oranges and monster-sized avocados come to mind) and other fruit has yet to be experienced, it's really helpful to taste different options before making a purchase. I also love the variety of ways the fruit is sliced and displayed to attract the buyers attention.<br />
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<b>4) There are more types of fruit than apples and bananas.</b><br />
It blew my mind when I first went to a <i>pasar</i>. I of course saw things that I was familiar with but there was a whole realm of fruit that I never even knew existed! I even felt a little bit cheated to have never tried some of these things in my childhood (exception: <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2011/12/theres-reason-this-stuff-is-banned-in.html">durian</a>). Now that I'm here in South America, there is yet another new world of produce to explore, which I will post about in detail soon.<br />
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<b>5) The <i>feira</i> is a full sensory experience.</b><br />
Going to the <i>feira</i> is a pleasant assault on your senses. As you walk around observing the bright colors and the bustle of the regulars, a pleasing aroma will most likely waft your way and you'll trail around the aisles until you find it's source, though, not before getting sidetracked by your curious taste buds along the way.<br />
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We decided to take the long way back from <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2015/03/curitiba-parana-brazil.html">Curitiba</a> and go through a small little town called Morretes. If you are in the area, I highly recommend a detour to this charming town nestled at the foot of lush mountains. Even the drive to this adorable enclave is peaceful, winding down the mountain on a cobblestone road. We arrived early in the morning, just in time for breakfast, ahead of the tour buses that fill up the streets in the late morning. There are a wide variety of adventure sports that depart from Morretes, but we were content to simply wander through the town and see what there was to discover.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com1Morretes - PR, Brazil-25.4756035 -48.835935800000016-50.997637999999995 -90.144529800000015 0.046431000000001887 -7.5273418000000163tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-91209565371194168802015-03-21T14:58:00.000-07:002015-03-23T08:37:22.578-07:00Curitiba | Paraná | Brazil<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Soon after returning to Brazil, it was time to celebrate Carnaval. After so much time on the open road over the previous holiday, I was already feeling claustrophobic after only a few weeks back in the city. With this in mind, Felipe and I thought about where everyone would go and drove in the opposite direction.<br />
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As previously mentioned, Brazilian traffic is rough on a good day. Toss in a national holiday and your estimated travel time of six hours might turn into fourteen. We left at 4 am to circumvent the gridlock but instead ended up right in the middle of a backup caused by an overturned truck. This meant that from 5-7 am, we were completely stopped on the toll road. That's right, two hours<i> without moving</i>. Naturally everyone fell asleep so, when traffic started to move several hours later, a police officer drove down the middle of the two lanes knocking on everyone's window to wake them up. No joke.<br />
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We wrapped up our west coast road trip with a final day at the Los Angeles area beaches. Growing up, the Santa Monica/ Venice Beach area was the Irons family´s go-to spot for holiday getaways, so with our time constraint in mind, I knew that we had to start our day with one of the best breakfast burritos in America, at the <a href="http://venicecandlecafe.com/">Candle Cafe </a>on Venice Beach. I was pleased to discover that my memory did not disappoint and we both left feeling full and satisfied. While we were voraciously devouring our breakfast, I noticed that a homeless woman was hanging around outside the patio area. Unlike most restaurants, which would have shooed her away, the server from our table invited her in and paid for her breakfast out of his own salary.<br />
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Our day finished with a late afternoon meal at <a href="http://www.paradisecovemalibu.com/">Paradise Cove in Malibu</a>, one of Haley´s favorites. Though we discovered that the breakfast is more worth the journey up the coast than later day savory eats, the view was still pleasant and peaceful. Our day concluded with a spectacular view of the sun vanishing behind the coastline.<br />
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What a whirlwind trip! We essentially made a round-trip drive the length from Canada to Mexico. We drove aproximately 3,000+ miles in our sturdy little Saturn. We saw three different states, two National Parks, and made some lovely memories. Stay tuned for our Carnaval road trip upon our return to Brazil!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Venice, Los Angeles, CA, USA33.9962144 -118.4688775999999833.9435504 -118.54955859999998 34.0488784 -118.38819659999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-38784494277458217692015-03-13T13:08:00.000-07:002015-03-13T13:08:42.416-07:00Salvation Mountain | Niland | California<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Located in the desert a few miles from the Mexican border (which we learned the hard way, see below), Salvation Mountain springs from the sandy landscape in a bright burst of whimsy. We decided to give up a day in Los Angeles in order to be able to drive through <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2015/03/joshua-tree-national-park-california.html">Joshua Tree National Park</a> and make it to Salvation Mountain. It was indeed worth the trade off! In essence, this "mountain" was created from locally donated hay bales,
locally harvested adobe clay, and gifted paint from enthusiasts. To understand why this is such a special place, not just for its artistic quality, take a look at these video portraits of the artist, Leonard Knight (you can view them <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gonpqxlLIa0">here</a> and <a href="https://vimeo.com/91359423">here</a>). <br />
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As I said, we learned the hard way that we were near the Mexican border. While we were driving down the two-lane road towards Niland, California, we passed a Border Patrol roadblock, which we would encounter on our way back to LA. As soon as we saw it, Felipe and I shared a brief (or not-so-brief) moment of panic because we realized that his passport was not in the car but three hours behind us in a Los Angeles hotel. </div>
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We approached the roadblock around dusk. Though I've had a large gun pointed in my general direction in other countries and not thought twice about it, it has never happened on my home turf. This experience coupled with the feisty canine eagerly sniffing each vehicle that passed definitely got our adrenaline pumping. </div>
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Of course, out of all of the cars slowly creeping through the checkpoint, we were the ones that got stopped. After staring at us for what felt like eternity, the border patrol guy asked some simple questions in a rather accusatory manner before asking if we were both citizens. Having played games enough to realize that my poker face is almost non-existent, I calmly stated that Felipe was a Brazilian citizen. At that point, the officer ceased the not-so-friendly chit chat and with furrowed brow, intently considered what to do with us after examining Felipe's Brazilian identification and promptly declaring "All that does is prove that you don't belong here". After minutes of deliberation, we left with a stern warning and a lesson learned to always carry your passport abroad. Meanwhile, I was immensely relieved to have avoided a nine hour round trip to retrieve the passport and return to the desert in the dark to bail Felipe out of border jail! </div>
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Just before we left on our trip, I saw some photos from a shoot in <a href="http://www.nps.gov/jotr/index.htm">Joshua Tree National Park</a> from The <a href="http://themanchiks.com/2014-year-in-review/">Manchiks</a>. They were so dreamy that I knew we had to go! These trees are otherworldly. Luckily, it was right on the way to Salvation Mountain, thus justifying a day trip. We did a simple drive through the park but camping would definitely be the way to go if time allowed!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com1Joshua Tree National Park, California, USA33.873415 -115.9009922999999833.0299415 -117.19188579999998 34.7168885 -114.61009879999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-91530972784031472242015-03-10T02:13:00.000-07:002015-03-10T02:13:00.872-07:00Pike Place Market | Seattle | Washington<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After Portland, we made a quick stop in Seattle. An intense amount of fog was present for the majority of our stay, which compounded with our exhaustion at the halfway point in our trip, left us feeling lazy and quite content to simply follow the touring masses for the day.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Seattle, WA, USA47.6062095 -122.332070847.2636815 -122.9775178 47.9487375 -121.68662379999999tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-32415826880734810772015-03-08T16:17:00.000-07:002015-03-08T16:17:44.562-07:00Portland | Oregon<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Since we had a total of two weeks allotted for our trip, we had to sacrifice some time up north in order to make it to a few additional destinations down south, which meant that sadly, we only had one day in Portland. This was my first time visiting, but I definitely plan on going back for more! Here's a brief snapshot of what we saw during our day.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com0Portland, OR, USA45.5230622 -122.6764815999999945.167186199999996 -123.32192859999999 45.8789382 -122.03103459999998tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-3738065861620791912015-03-06T02:13:00.001-08:002015-03-06T02:13:12.646-08:00Jedidiah Smith Redwood Forest | California<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We decided to spend the night right in the middle of Redwood country, in a town called Crescent City. We found Patree's place on Airbnb and she was the perfect hostess for the evening! She was very knowledgeable about the area and this post is thanks to her because we would have missed out on this winding dirt road through the forest and a multitude of photo-ops had it not been for her advice! (Scroll down for a driving route) This area certainly exudes a mystical element; you can feel the centuries rising from the roots.<br />
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The GPS will send you on the highway to get to the Jedidiah Smith Redwood Campground; <b>don't do it. </b>Instead, backtrack a wee bit south to a small road called Howland Hill Road. Follow this for unforgettable views! Once the road turns to dirt, be on the lookout for a number of hollowed out trees along the way that are large enough for several adults to fit in.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15219115462718600204noreply@blogger.com1Crescent City, USA41.795034866535332 -124.0795898437541.700364866535331 -124.24095134375 41.889704866535332 -123.91822834375tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2664658869614345802.post-50888995575805624982015-03-03T14:50:00.000-08:002015-03-03T14:50:35.529-08:00Chandelier Drive Thru Tree | California<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When we began planning a trip up the West Coast, I was most excited about visiting the land of the Redwoods and it did not disappoint! From <a href="http://laurenthetravelingteacher.blogspot.com.br/2015/02/3-days-in-san-francisco.html">San Francisco</a>, we continued up the 101, which I would highly recommend for its aesthetic if you plan on visiting the area. The scenery is simply stunning.<br />
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As its name suggests, the <a href="http://www.drivethrutree.com/">Chandelier Tree</a> is a hollowed Redwood large enough for a car to pass through. I was pleased to discover that we were only one of two couples at the time we arrived. While driving through a tree the size of a high rise was an impressive experience, the grounds are host to a bounty of fallen and uprooted trees, creating a natural playground to be enjoyed by kids and adults alike! <br />
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Being a huge fan of crime procedurals, I was very excited for the opportunity to visit Alcatraz! In order to tour the island, you have to book tickets <a href="http://www.alcatrazcruises.com/">here</a> a few weeks in advance. We opted for the early morning tour, which means that we were the first ones on the island. We had about an hour before the masses descended on the prison and I would highly recommend it.<br />
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Upon exiting the ferry on the island, we were greeted by a former inmate recounting his time on the island. We headed up the hill towards the penitentiary, entered though the shower room and were handed an audio tour to make our way around at our own pace, to the stories and recollections of former inmates and officers.<br />
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