What should I do with my summer off?
This topic might be a little premature, but next summer--2009--will be mine for the taking, as it is in between my two years of teaching. I plan to set aside a little money to take a nice trip for myself, and I am starting to throw around ideas.
I have only ever been to the east coast, so I would really love to make a trip to the west coast. I have family in New Mexico and close friends in Washington, not to mention a whole slew of vegwebbers in the mid to western states that I would just love to visit! And then there are all the national parks that I could see. And so many other things. So that's one idea. Hopping from friend to friend throughout the western US.
Anyway, I really want to experience new things and make the most of my extended time off. What do you all think? What kind of trips have you been on? Backpacking through the US? Backpacking through Europe? I want to hear it all.
I've already told you what you should do..but I know you'll come visit me. ^-^
I've traveled around about 1/2 of the U.S. (26 or so states), and Montana/Colorado are my favorites. Canada is also very beautiful (I've only been to Alberta). I've also been to a lot of National Parks...and Glacier Natl. Park here in MT...is probably my fave.
I've done lots of camping/hiking in MT throughout the years (I visited family here all my life before we moved here), and it's always been great.
I think you should just make a vegweb tour! Or, if you have the opportunity to go elsewhere (other countries)..that might be grand, too!
You might have read about our visitor that we had a few days ago, from NYC....and he was basically in shock! He could not get over how we live "on the edge of the universe." haha...we have hills/mountains right in front of our apartments b/c we are in a valley...and it was basically culture shock for him. It's beautiful in 'our neck of the woods!' :)
since it is far enough in advance, it would be cool if we could pick a date and everyone mmet in a central location!
Help me move. How strong is your back? :)
since it is far enough in advance, it would be cool if we could pick a date and everyone mmet in a central location!
DUDE!
It could be the great Vegweb Vegfest of 09! DO IT!
AC, I would definitely visit you! Montana sounds like a beautiful state and I have always wanted to go there.
The summer could be really awesome though, if I were like the traveling vegan, going around the country meeting vegans, finding vegan food....and doing all this neat outdoors stuff.
My biggest concern is travel means and expenses. I certainly can't drive there. I would probably have to fly out to my first destination and then use the bus or train to go between states, yeah?
It would be nice to have a travel buddy, but not many people have the summer off. Maybe I will make a good friend next year at my school. Or maybe I can snag one of my undergrad friends (laurabs, I'm looking at you!) ;D
Help me move. How strong is your back? :)
I might look little, but I'm strong as an ox. ;)b
I might look little, but I'm strong as an ox. ;)b
Is that vegan (or veegweas, as we say)? ;)
I might look little, but I'm strong as an ox. ;)b
Is that vegan (or veegweas, as we say)? ;)
Dang. I think it's OK because I am admiring oxen for their strength as animals. Doesn't mean I believe they should be pulling my plow.
I'm sorry, ok!
I'm scared to come visit you now, AC. I'm gonna need a weasel to translate.
Wait, is THAT vegan?
Dang. I think it's OK because I am admiring oxen for their strength as animals. Doesn't mean I believe they should be pulling my plow.
I'm sorry, ok!
I'm scared to come visit you now, AC. I'm gonna need a weasel to translate.
Wait, is THAT vegan?
:lol: <--I rarely do this one.
haha, I think I'll use "I'm scared to come visit you now, AC. I'm gonna need a weasel to translate" somewhere..as a quote. I think that's vegan..because..it really doesn't mean anything...
We don't use weasguage in front of people..although I speak it in my head a lot..and sometimes have to catch myself...
I'm not really that freakish..don't be scared! Patrick warned me about revealing my true self! ;)
I'm just teasing. Y'all are adorable.
Also, "pulling my plow" sounds like a euphemism for something. Just saying.
Also, "pulling my plow" sounds like a euphemism for something. Just saying.
Does it? Like a penis? You don't have a penis. Hm..
I'm really bad about "getting things" sometimes.
Also, "pulling my plow" sounds like a euphemism for something. Just saying.
Does it? Like a penis? You don't have a penis. Hm..
I'm really bad about "getting things" sometimes.
I don't get it either.
I just call 'em like I see 'em.
Work with me here.
And no, I don't have a penis.
Which is irrelevant to my summer plans.
do you think vegan guys ever say "choke their chicken"???
do you think vegan guys ever say "choke their chicken"???
I don't know.
Do you think they spank their monkeys either?
Good gravy, all of our euphemisms are non-vegan!
do you think vegan guys ever say "choke their chicken"???
I don't know.
Do you think they spank their monkeys either?
Good gravy, all of our euphemisms are non-vegan!
We say down here "wash the papaya" if that helps. "Ha!," it even starts with P!
For pictures, instead of cheese, we say, "beans!" I think we could say "sheese," though.
Well, you know what my suggestion is: Alaska!
I LOVE Alaska, the most beautiful place on Earth, even in winter it is beautiful!
But if you are interested in National Parks there is Wrangell St. Elias National Park South Eastern Alaska. There you will see the glorious snow covered Wrangell Mountains. However, if you are the kind person who likes convenience, nice hotels, nice restaurants, then ignore my post, I am a rugged outdoors person. Give me the choice between a 5 star hotel and a tent in the wilderness, I will choose the tent in the wilderness anyday. Wrangell St. Elias has these cabins you can stay in for free. No electricity, no running water, unless you consider a clear, cold, mountain stream running water, the best water to drink on earth, don't have to filter it or anything, oh so so delicious, but you have to take a bush plane to get out to most of them, they are way out in the back country. Yes, the bush plane drops you off, only to return when you told them you want to leave. No cars, no planes, no trains, no sound of human civilization at all, the most wonderful place to be on the planet. Oh, and when I say out in the backcountry, I don't mean just a mile or two away from any civilization, it is much more remote than that. This park is the largest National Park in the US, at 12.6 million acres, it is as large as the states of Vermont and New Hampshire put together. And it is almost completely wilderness.
http://www.nps.gov/wrst/index.htm for the NPS brochure
When a friend and I went there we stayed in one of the Back country cabins for 2 days. I want to go back and do that again so bad! Anyway we stayed in the smaller of the two cabins located at Peavine. He was the only other human I saw in those two days. It was about a 15 mile plane ride from McCarthy. There are no roads so you have to take a plane.
http://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20CABINS%20book.pdf
do you think vegan guys ever say "choke their chicken"???
I don't know.
Do you think they spank their monkeys either?
Good gravy, all of our euphemisms are non-vegan!
We say down here "wash the papaya" if that helps. "Ha!," it even starts with P!
For pictures, instead of cheese, we say, "beans!" I think we could say "sheese," though.
I just remembered! My local paper this weekend had a one block comic captioned "How vegans take pictures" & it was a group of people (regular looking, not scrawny/sickly like comics usually portray vegans) all smiling & saying SOY!
I liked that!
It would be nice to have a travel buddy, but not many people have the summer off. Maybe I will make a good friend next year at my school. Or maybe I can snag one of my undergrad friends (laurabs, I'm looking at you!) ;D
I would totally do this. Seriously.
It's funny where this thread went, though. We really know how to get off topic... ;)
Alaska is very fabulous, but when I went..I did the 'touristy' thing. Which I guess is fine..but would not be my choice (very expensive..people around..yadayada). We took the train a couple of times to get around and view scenery (several hours a day), and took the 13 hour bus ride through Denali Natl. Park (it's the only way to get through..unless you have a special permit). I would love to go back on my own someday.
I wish I could be a traveling buddy!
Alaska is very fabulous, but when I went..I did the 'touristy' thing. Which I guess is fine..but would not be my choice (very expensive..people around..yadayada). We took the train a couple of times to get around and view scenery (several hours a day), and took the 13 hour bus ride through Denali Natl. Park (it's the only way to get through..unless you have a special permit). I would love to go back on my own someday.
I wish I could be a traveling buddy!
You know, I think I would be a good traveling buddy for you! I hate doing the "touristy" crap. I pride myself of finding the back areas that nobody but the locals know about...I have connections he he. >:D
(geocaching is a wonderful sport!)
Alaska is very fabulous, but when I went..I did the 'touristy' thing. Which I guess is fine..but would not be my choice (very expensive..people around..yadayada). We took the train a couple of times to get around and view scenery (several hours a day), and took the 13 hour bus ride through Denali Natl. Park (it's the only way to get through..unless you have a special permit). I would love to go back on my own someday.
I wish I could be a traveling buddy!
You know, I think I would be a good traveling buddy for you! I hate doing the "touristy" crap. I pride myself of finding the back areas that nobody but the locals know about...I have connections he he. >:D
(geocaching is a wonderful sport!)
Dummy wants to know... what's geocaching?
K^2
Well, you know what my suggestion is: Alaska!
I LOVE Alaska, the most beautiful place on Earth, even in winter it is beautiful!
But if you are interested in National Parks there is Wrangell St. Elias National Park South Eastern Alaska. There you will see the glorious snow covered Wrangell Mountains. However, if you are the kind person who likes convenience, nice hotels, nice restaurants, then ignore my post, I am a rugged outdoors person. Give me the choice between a 5 star hotel and a tent in the wilderness, I will choose the tent in the wilderness anyday. Wrangell St. Elias has these cabins you can stay in for free. No electricity, no running water, unless you consider a clear, cold, mountain stream running water, the best water to drink on earth, don't have to filter it or anything, oh so so delicious, but you have to take a bush plane to get out to most of them, they are way out in the back country. Yes, the bush plane drops you off, only to return when you told them you want to leave. No cars, no planes, no trains, no sound of human civilization at all, the most wonderful place to be on the planet. Oh, and when I say out in the backcountry, I don't mean just a mile or two away from any civilization, it is much more remote than that. This park is the largest National Park in the US, at 12.6 million acres, it is as large as the states of Vermont and New Hampshire put together. And it is almost completely wilderness.
http://www.nps.gov/wrst/index.htm for the NPS brochure
When a friend and I went there we stayed in one of the Back country cabins for 2 days. I want to go back and do that again so bad! Anyway we stayed in the smaller of the two cabins located at Peavine. He was the only other human I saw in those two days. It was about a 15 mile plane ride from McCarthy. There are no roads so you have to take a plane.
http://www.nps.gov/wrst/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20CABINS%20book.pdf
This is my dream, Snowqueen.
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