Travel – Page 52 – VirtualWayfarer

BackpackingDecember 7, 2008October 1, 2012

The Phoenix Zoo Trip Number Two!

This past weekend I felt the urge to once again make the trek across the valley to the Phoenix Public Zoo. Though mainly there to see how well I would be able to blend in with the wild life I decided to take along a camera or two for kicks. It was a beautiful fall day and just cool enough that m…

BackpackingNovember 18, 2008May 20, 2011

Next Stop – Spain!

December 12th will mark one year to the day since I returned from my 3 month European walkabout. A trip during which I explored Scotland, England, The Netherlands, Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia…

TravelAugust 5, 2008October 26, 2011

[Audio] Cox Communications Lies

Listen to this post instead: Cox Communications Lies Audio Post On June 25th I put together a lengthy writeup looking at Cox Communication's misleading advertising campaign and sharing general information that …

FoodAugust 1, 2008October 26, 2011

Crab, Oysters, Shrimp & Pasta for $14 a Plate

Listen to this post: Crab, Oysters, Shrimp & Pasta for $14 Audio The Challenge? To cook a seafood meal for three, for under $20 a piece with fresh seafood purchased at the local Chinese Cultural Center (…

BackpackingJuly 11, 2008October 1, 2012

Monsoons & Tempe Town Lake

The winds grow high; Impending tempests charge the sky; The lightning flies, the thunder roars; And big waves lash the frightened shores. - Matthew Prior Last night the valley got its first real monsoon of the sea…

BackpackingJuly 1, 2008October 1, 2012

Colorado Part II

Feeling lazy? Listen to this post instead: Listen to this post In my last post I left you as we turned in for the evening after a soggy but delightful day spent in the San Juan Mountain Range. We had set up camp at point [3] and after debating re-locating each night, elected to use it as …

BackpackingJune 26, 2008April 10, 2012

Colorado Part I

Feeling lazy? Listen to this post instead: Listen to this post I was going stir crazy. I'd been back from Europe for five and a half months and was in desperate need of a change in scenery. Lacking the time o…

TravelJune 25, 2008May 25, 2011

Generation Cox – A Brave New World…of Hypocritical Crap

Generation Cox - Audio I have to confess. There is a special place in my heart for Cox Communications. Few things leave a mark in a consumer's memory like the distinct pleasure of spending hours on hold with a compan…

TravelJune 25, 2008April 13, 2011

Rep. Harry Mitchell (D-AZ)

In the past month I've sent my house representative Harry Mitchell two e-mails. The first urging him to support George W. Bush's impeachment and the second expressing my disgust at his decision to ignore the wishes of hi…

TravelMay 7, 2008October 1, 2012

Dance Videos & Zoo Pictures

It's been a busy few weeks with school ending for many of my good friends, the election dragging on, temperatures soaring, and life's adventure in full swing. Two things to share with you all. Zoo Pictures Sund…