Pursuit of the Endless Summer Articles
Pursuit of the Endless Summer #15: Reflections on the Terrorist AttacksReflections on the Terrorist Attacks
At first it was hard to believe that the pictures of the World Trade Center burning were on the news, not just scenes from another action-thriller movie that typically plays on the televisions at every bar, restaurant and hotel on Phi Phi Island to attract tourists. But on the evening [...]
Palau: Our Pacific Paradise
Palau, a group of islands in Micronesia, is not a typical stop for independent travelers. Just getting there requires some effort; for us it took four layovers and six days due to our circuitous route and missed flight (see previous entry).
Because of its isolation from nearest neighbors (about 800 miles east [...]
Pursuit of the Endless Summer #11Layovers: The Philippines, Guam, Brunei
What day is it? Where are we going next? What country are we in? How long are we staying? Frequently I ask Andrea these questions, as she has become our travel organizer. With palm pilot in hand, she popped up the stored information, rattled off the answers, and gave me [...]
Sailing the Whitsundays
“The weather started getting rough, the tiny ship was tossed. If it wasn’t for the courage of the fearless crew, Bojangles would be lost…”
Captain Dale yelled, “Hang on!” Our stomachs dropped as we plunged down the backside of the swell. Swallowed in its trough, we looked up at the next approaching wave that [...]
Pursuit of the Endless Summer #1Harley Highways
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Pursuit of the Endless Summer #9The Red Center
No air-conditioning, no tinted windows, no radio or tape player, and no shocks. Sunshine, our faded-yellow ‘83 Subaru wagon, labored down the outback highway fairing just slightly better than us in the oppressive heat. We drove 12 hours a day for three days, from Townsville on the Queensland coast to Alice Springs in [...]
Subie, Sand, Sun, Surfing, & SippingEnjoying Australia’s most popular pastimes
FOR SALE: 1983 Subaru 4 WD Wagon, 4 speed manual, good condition, road worthy certificate, registration ’til Jan 2002, new tyres. $2,050.00
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Pursuit of the Endless Summer #7Adrenalin Activities
Seven adrenalin activities near Queenstown, listed in order of increasing adrenalin rush:
1. Shotover jet boat, white water rafting, & helicopter triple combo package
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Pursuit of the Endless Summer #6Milford Sound
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Pursuit of the Endless Summer #5The Abel Tasman Trail
What began as a beautiful trek transformed into a gruelling endeavour. Our plan was to take a two-hour jet boat tour to the end of the Abel Tasman trail and leisurely walk back to our car. The guidebook said the 22 mile trek included only 500 feet elevation change and [...]
