Monday, August 5 HARTFORD, CONN – The driving portion of our trip is almost over as today is the last major day before we head into Providence, Rhode Island. I am getting weary of driving every day. We did not spend too much time in the city as there was not too much to see….
Journal Day Five and Six, a Trip to the Northeast
Saturday, August 3 ST. JOHNSBURY, VERMONT – The weather up here in the north can change just like it does in Oklahoma, and it was a bit nippy out this morning. I was not prepared for 52 degrees. Today was a long driving day as we planned to make it all of the way to…
Journal Day Three and Four, a Trip to the Northeast
Thursday, August 1 BOSTON – It was a whirlwind morning of seeing the sights of Boston. I was up extremely early after a great rest last night though Leroy is not a morning person and was up much later than myself. We had breakfast at the expensive hotel restaurant again and were soon off to…
Journal Day One and Two, a Trip to the Northeast
Tuesday, July 30 BOSTON – It was an early day today as Leroy Coffman and I were up before the crack of dawn at 2:45 in the morning. This is even early for an early bird like me. We are going for an eight-day trip to visit Boston and then make a big circle up…
Day Four and Five, A Trip to Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN – The coffee here on the island is really strong to say the least. I was told that real Puerto Ricans do not drink americanos, but like either an espresso shot or a latte. Being new to Puerto Rico I chose an espresso shot with the beans for the coffee coming from the…
Day Two and Three, A Trip to Puerto Rico
SAN JUAN – After sitting around in the café, I still had a few hours before Melina was to get out of class. I decided that I could walk around the city with my luggage and then make my way over the university. It was about 90 degrees outside and I had forgotten to pack…
Day One, A Trip to Puerto Rico
Writer’s Note: This is a personal blog that I will post throughout my trip on the events that happen and particular things. It is a journal and therefore has not been edited, but is a way to record details and thoughts I have. I hope you enjoy, and love travel as well. SAN JUAN –…
Edmond leaders hope project will spur development
EDMOND — City officials are kicking their spurs to launch the Edmond Rail Spur District as developer Chip Fudge has released plans for the old Edmond Ice Co. and area, along with the city looking to commit up to $700,000 in improvements. Now the building that sat vacant for decades will be given new life…
A Journey to France, Day Nine and Ten
LES ANDELYS, FRANCE – After a long Sunday we began our cruise down the Seine river early at 5:30 Monday morning to begin our journey back to Le Pecq just outside of Paris. The trip had gone by so quickly, but it had been great so far and my time in Les Andelys would be…
A Journey to France, Day Seven and Eight
ROUEN, FRANCE – It was a slower morning as we floated down the river while enjoying breakfast to our next town of Rouen, which was only a few hours from our last town. It is nice to see the scenery go by as you enjoy your breakfast and sip on a cup of coffee, but…