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Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Just Had to Squeeze One More In

This is referring to not only blog posts before my long awaited vacation, but also to day trips with Peggy and socks in my suitcase and songs on my playlist. (Turn up the volume if you are on mute like I am most of the time.)

Monday, Peggy & I decided to go for a nature hike out behind the local dam at Belton Lake. I had been there before with some teachers and a second time with our students, but this trip was the farthest I have explored this area. It was a perfect day complete with dragonflies, butterflies, mushrooms and frogs. See below:

Yes, I picked up this frog on my own with out prodding. I almost stepped on it and had to pick it up.

Today we board the airplane on our very long journey to Oslo, a trip that usually will take about 14 hours, but due to someone leaving the rookie to make the travel arrangements we leave at night, have to be at the next airport at 4 a.m. and will get a little tour of New York before actually leaving for Norway and arriving the next day. Yes, you heard it folks, we will take three days (not 72 hours, but still) to get to Oslo. Upon arrival we will meet up with a girl I met randomly on a blog so many years ago. We are very excited.

Well, it is late (early) and I have some sleeping to get done. I am packed and ready to go. Woo Hoo!

9 comments:

Anonymous said...

I am thinking of you and Peg! I'm waving from a distance but nearer than ever!!! Welcome in Europe!!! Have fun girls!

Anonymous said...

Wishing you a safe trip and a wonderful time in New York and in Norway!!Enjoy!!!

NaehVision said...

Wishing you a safe trip too and a wonderful time in Norwegen!

McMGrad89 said...

Thanks everyone. We are very excited! I have never been outside of the US except for Mexico and Puerto Rico.

MJ said...

How exciting! I was about to say, check out "Pink Purl" an American ex-pat who is living in Norway! Perhaps you can meet up! Her blog is linked on my blog!

Unfortunately, you likely won't get this comment until you get home!

Have a fabulous time!

Tracy said...

Hope you are having a FABULOUS time in Norway! Greetings from me in Horten, which is south of Oslo! I'm sorry we didn't get to meet--this time. I look forward to news & photos from your trip, and visiting here again. Thanks so much for writing to me--glad to meet you! Wishing you safe & happy travels... :o)

Cozyflier said...

Annemarie, I know you have an awesome trip!

Take lots of pictures!

(ps) having trouble reading your blog, the lettering is very light!

McMGrad89 said...

Thanks, Cozyflier. My blog background disappeared for some reason, here's a new one.

Roban said...

I've caught up on your posts! It sounds like you and Peggy were having a lot of fun before the trip to Norway. I'm sure the fun continued!

And how was Caitlin's camp adventure? Did everything go okay?

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