I had way more footage than I thought, so there was heeps that I couldn't include. Here are some of the more interesting clips though. I'll probably do one more video.
A link to the video on youtube:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yy01qYFxKwU
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Artsy Fartsy
These are some of my favorite photographs from the trip, ones that haven't been posted yet at least. Some of you may recognize them from the postcards I sent out. Eventually I'd like to start selling some of my photography. Tell me what you think!
Digital Memories
So, here are some photos throughout the trip that I decided to save. Some are great, some are good, and some are mediocre at best. Most of my landscape shots came out rather grainy and overexposed which is a little disappointing. There are a few I am rather pleased with though.
(If you click on them you can see enlarged versions. If you enlarge them make sure to click the magnifying glass (near the corner) for all vertical photos to enlarge them further or they will appear blurry.
(If you click on them you can see enlarged versions. If you enlarge them make sure to click the magnifying glass (near the corner) for all vertical photos to enlarge them further or they will appear blurry.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Make that Choo Choo Sound (i.e. Epic Train Ride)
The whole trip I had this romantic vision of myself as a classy gentlemen riding a train for three days eating in the dining car while traveling through the mountains, relaxing, and sleeping whenever I wanted. My expectations were immediately shattered when I got put in a seat with only a partial view next to a stranger only to travel through uninteresting landscape for a full day, eat a $6 microwaved veggie burger (worst I've ever had) and a $6 microwaved mini-pizza, and not get any sleep because I could not get comfortable. I still had two days so I was a little discouraged.
The second train (transfer in Chicago), however, was AWESOME. It had two decks, a lounge car, a cafe, and a dining car. I got put in a great seat with a full view near the back of the train seated next to "the infamous John," one of the cyclists I traveled with for a while. The dining car had decent food as well. The second night I even slept like a bum on the floor in the lounge car guerrilla style, and I slept amazingly well. When I woke up there were people sitting all around me, which was actually rather hilarious. John then moved to the seat across the aisle, so for the third night we each got two chairs to ourselves to stretch out on. The views going through the Rockies were outstanding. There was even a six mile tunnel through one of the hills which was just rad. The landscape in Nevada was just as spectacular, as were the sunrises and sunsets of the whole trip. My romantic vision came true and I am now a huge fan of riding by train. If you haven't done it...do it.
Pictures were hard to get from the train through the glass, and moving fairly fast, but here are a couple sky shots from the train.
The second train (transfer in Chicago), however, was AWESOME. It had two decks, a lounge car, a cafe, and a dining car. I got put in a great seat with a full view near the back of the train seated next to "the infamous John," one of the cyclists I traveled with for a while. The dining car had decent food as well. The second night I even slept like a bum on the floor in the lounge car guerrilla style, and I slept amazingly well. When I woke up there were people sitting all around me, which was actually rather hilarious. John then moved to the seat across the aisle, so for the third night we each got two chairs to ourselves to stretch out on. The views going through the Rockies were outstanding. There was even a six mile tunnel through one of the hills which was just rad. The landscape in Nevada was just as spectacular, as were the sunrises and sunsets of the whole trip. My romantic vision came true and I am now a huge fan of riding by train. If you haven't done it...do it.
Lunchin' Along (Days 72-74)
I have arrived in Reno and have been putting off finishing up the blog, mostly because I've been rather busy, but also because I was lazy. I am glad to be home though. Everyone has made me feel so welcome.
Day 72:
Sarah invited me to a birthday party for one of her friends. There was a full table filled with vegetarian food and delicious homemade desserts, so needless to say it was amazing. Many people showed up and I had a great time making some of them listen to my stories of the adventure. Thanks for inviting a stranger into your home Sarah, this was one of the most memorable nights I had in D.C. You gave me hope that random kindness can also be found in big cities. On the way back to Mike & Trina's I got lost for 10 miles and rode through the ghetto. Demetrii kept me safe though. (14.6 miles)
Day 73:
Rode along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal bike trail, 25.4 miles.
Day 74:
Visited the National Zoo. I didn't know whether to feel warm and fuzzy from looking at awesome cuddly animals, or depressed because they were locked in cages. D.C. zoo is crazy about pandas though. CRAZY. Went to a toy store afterward, then to the National Air and Space Museum. Pretty neat stuff. Finished the day at another zoo, the upscale Georgetown shopping district. (16 miles)
Day 72:
Sarah invited me to a birthday party for one of her friends. There was a full table filled with vegetarian food and delicious homemade desserts, so needless to say it was amazing. Many people showed up and I had a great time making some of them listen to my stories of the adventure. Thanks for inviting a stranger into your home Sarah, this was one of the most memorable nights I had in D.C. You gave me hope that random kindness can also be found in big cities. On the way back to Mike & Trina's I got lost for 10 miles and rode through the ghetto. Demetrii kept me safe though. (14.6 miles)
Day 73:
Rode along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal bike trail, 25.4 miles.
Day 74:
Visited the National Zoo. I didn't know whether to feel warm and fuzzy from looking at awesome cuddly animals, or depressed because they were locked in cages. D.C. zoo is crazy about pandas though. CRAZY. Went to a toy store afterward, then to the National Air and Space Museum. Pretty neat stuff. Finished the day at another zoo, the upscale Georgetown shopping district. (16 miles)
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