Homburg, Germany - 5th October 2008
By: Apperveilchen
I'm called Kaspian after the Barometz, the Tartan "cottonsheep", that are said to have lived near the Caspian Sea in mythological times.
These sheep grew as tree-melons, when they were ripe and fell ff the tree, they opened and looked like normal sheep. They were still connected to their mother-tree by the umbilical cord, though, and thus, when the grass within the reach of the tree had all been eaten, they starved.
For wolves they were easy prey. Their flesh tasted like fish and their blood was sweet as honey.
The story might originate from the medieval travelers that returned from Tartan lands and wondered about the previously unknown cotton plants there.
Whatever the origin, I thought the story very sad, but then realized that I live similary.
So I decided to cut my metaphorical umbilical cord and go to see the world and taste different pastures.
My itinerary:
Arizona ---- ashl_bee
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Posted Oct 5, 2008, 9:41 pm Last edited Oct 5, 2008, 10:44 pm by Apperveilchen
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Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - 14th October 2008
By: ashl_bee
I have arrived in Flagstaff!
I am finally out of the package! Nice fresh mountain air!
After being picked up from the Post Office, we went back to my host Ashley's building. She is currently in school at Northern Arizona University. She lives in a residnce hall with her friend Heidi, and this is the view of the forest from her bedroom window.
We will go exploring later on in the week when Ashley has finished with her classes.
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Posted Oct 15, 2008, 12:05 am
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Hotel Monte Vista, Flagstaff, Az, USA - 14th October 2008
By: ashl_bee
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Posted Oct 20, 2008, 5:28 am Last edited Oct 26, 2008, 7:32 pm by ashl_bee
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Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - 20th October 2008
By: ashl_bee
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Posted Oct 22, 2008, 7:54 am Last edited Oct 26, 2008, 7:33 pm by ashl_bee
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Walkup Skydome, Flagstaff, Az , USA - 27th October 2008
By: ashl_bee
This weekend was Homecoming at Ashley's university. She was very busy all weekend. Her very good friend also came to visit and join in on the festivities. One tradition that the girls participated in is called Tequila Sunrise. Ashley explained that is tradition for some of the bars to open early in the morning and people start drinking as the sun begins to rise. I didnt think they would actually do it.
The next morning the girls woke up at 5am! That is too early for me, so I stayed in bed and awaited their return. Finally, they returned in the afternoon and got ready for the football game.
Here I am with Ashley's shirt for the game. I am too small for a shirt, but I am very excited to go to the game.
When we got there lots of people were hanging out. They call this tailgating. There was a big celebration.
Once we got inside the Skydome, we were handed sticks with streamers at the end of them. Ashley said there were called Pom-Poms. I got my very own. It was excited and lots of fun cheering for the Lumberjacks!
WOOOOO!!!!
GO JACKS!!!!
Afterwards, we took a very long nap. I cant wait for my next adventure with Ashley.
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Posted Oct 27, 2008, 10:25 pm Last edited Oct 27, 2008, 10:27 pm by ashl_bee
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Flagstaff, Arizona, USA - 4th November 2008
By: ashl_bee
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Posted Nov 5, 2008, 12:33 am Last edited Nov 5, 2008, 1:09 am by ashl_bee
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Ottawa, Canada - 15th November 2008
By: em_hoefler
Kaspian arrived in Ottawa on Friday. He was excited to be out and about and looking forward to visiting Ottawa's German Christmas Market. He also met Lily our resident puppy.
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Posted Nov 16, 2008, 2:36 am Last edited Nov 16, 2008, 2:37 am by em_hoefler
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Ottawa, Canada - 15th November 2008
By: em_hoefler
Friday night we visited Ottawa's Christmas Market.
Kaspian enjoyed seeing all the vendors and loved the gulash soup and bratwurst. It was a fun evening!
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Posted Nov 16, 2008, 2:41 am
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Ottawa, Canada - 16th November 2008
By: em_hoefler
Today we went to the Photographic, Video & Digital Imaging Show and then in the afternoon my host Em made a cake for her friend's birthday.
In the evening we went to "the farm" - Em's good friend/family's H&S' home. Unfortunately it was too rainy and dark to get photos with my brother and sister sheep - but hopefully I will be able to visit them before I continue on my journey.
We enjoyed a glass of cranberry wine and partied the night away!
I also got to visit with H&S' little kittens.
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Posted Nov 16, 2008, 2:53 am
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Ottawa, Canada - 21st November 2008
By: em_hoefler
This week I've been visiting with my host grandfather and got to end a great view of Ottawa's farmers market and sat by the fireplace. I also visited my hosts office.
The weather has been rainy and snowy so I haven't been to Parliament Hill yet but on tomorrow we are going on a roadtrip to Montreal, Quebec.
We have also spent quiet nights at home as my host is working on an art piece and watched tv and helped.
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Posted Nov 21, 2008, 9:49 pm
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Ottawa and Montreal, Canada - 24th November 2008
By: em_hoefler
This weekend I was busy with my host - we went out for dinner on Friday night with her family and then went to Montreal on Saturday for a day trip. We visited a local craft fair, decorated cookies (and ate them) and then went out for dinner before driving back to Ottawa.
We are hoping that weather permitting we will be able to visit Parliament Hill this week.
That's it for now!
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Posted Nov 24, 2008, 3:25 am
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Ottawa, Canada - 24th December 2008
By: em_hoefler
I have been enjoying my stay in Ottawa with my host - we have done many things together, most recently Christmas shopping, tree decorating, gift wrapping and shoveling snow (photos to come). I also found a friend on the Christmas tree!
It has been a very busy time for my host as she started a new job and has been adjusting to her new work environment.
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Posted Dec 29, 2008, 12:45 pm
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Ottawa, Canada - 25th December 2008
By: em_hoefler
Today is Christmas day - and a very busy one! I enjoyed opening presents, eating Christmas treats and playing games.
In my hosts family they go from house to house visiting family and friends and sharing the Christmas cheer. It was a very mild day but still there was a lot of snow.
It's hard to believe my time in Canada is coming to an end but I look forward to warmer weather in my next destination.
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Posted Dec 29, 2008, 12:48 pm
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