About this blog
We live in the perfect location. Philly, Pittsburgh, B-more and NYC are just a drive away. As for me, I'm on a quest for the quirky. Want to learn more about things like outhouse races, a tug of war competition with the Amish, a boulder field with rocks that ring like bells, and more? Then stick with me. Come along as I (Andrea) explore the wilds (wooded, urban or otherwise) in our world, our state and our county.
Monthly Archives: December 2007
Grilled — gulp — guinea pig?!
I’m all for trying new foods when I travel. Octupus, lamb, alligator, turtle soup… I think sampling local foods is one of the best ways to learn about the culture of the place you’re visiting. But I draw the line … Continue reading
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You think your trip was bad?
As we count down the final days till 2008, I thought it would be appropriate to post a link to this USA Today story that rounds up the weird and wacky in the world of travel during 2007. Remember the … Continue reading
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Into the land of organization
Yesterday, I went on a journey of a different sort. A trip to organization land. It’s a place I don’t feel like I visit often enough, yet from what others tell me, I stop by more than most. It started … Continue reading
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Down under
From left, Buster and Violet Harrell, Wilda Bosserman and Jack Whitcomb, all of Springettsbury Township, pose for a photo in front of Ayers Rock during a 16-day November trip through Australia. They ended their trip by visiting the Syndey Opea … Continue reading
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Four-legged travelers
I keep reading about how more people are traveling with their pets. Apparently, the hospitality industry is doing more to welcome owners and their pets. (Think complimentary bones, treats, puppy beds.) I live with a cat. Kharma, like most cats … Continue reading
A taste of their home
The four people who died in the fire on Kings Mill Road in York over the weekend were from the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Two years ago, I was fortunate enough to spend some time in the city of Oaxaca, … Continue reading
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Bad hotels
Unfortunately, a Lancaster hotel made it onto TripAdvisor‘s 2006 list of the Top 10 dirtiest hotels in the country. I kind of question the accuracy of the list because I’ve stayed in some nasty places. But then again, they weren’t … Continue reading
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End hunger, improve vocab as you procrastinate
Check out this new Web site, where you can help end world hunger and test your English vocabulary while you procrastinate from whatever you’re supposed to be doing on your computer. (In my case, writing a story for the Living … Continue reading
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Caution indeed
Mort Kousen of Springettsbury Township snapped this photo last fall while driving on a winding mountain road in Utah. The sign was at the end of a ravine, and — as is obvious from the photo — got plowed over … Continue reading
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The seventh continent
Quick survey: How many of you would like to visit all seven continents during your lifetime? I’ll raise my hand. Antarctica will likely be the last though, because of time and expense. Plus, the idea of tromping around on sheets … Continue reading
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