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I enjoy exploring my surroundings. One way I do this is by walking from Hwy 520 to the University of Washington across the Montlake Bridge everyday. The views of the water and mountain ranges can be superb (when the weather cooperates). I also like to explore various parks, events, and the like but I must admit that I do not explore these as much as I should. I also love traveling. I value the opportunity to get outside of my comfort zone and to experience other ways of life. Additionally, I think it's important for one's well-being to take a break from work and other day-to-day responsibilities. I've been blessed with the chance to travel to many states, countries, and continents. Here are some details from a few recent adventures. Argentina My husband and I traveled to Argentina with my in-laws in June 2005. The purpose of our trip was to explore the area where my father-in-law grew up. The trip exceeded our expectations. The food, sight-seeing, and tango shows were fabulous. More importantly, we were able to visit the house where my father-in-law lived from the age of 4-17 at Seminario Concordia in Buenos Aires, reconnect with some of his childhood friends, and meet men who knew my grandfather-in-law 40 years prior! We also enjoyed our visit to Iguazu Falls on the Brazilian border. East Africa Our trip to East Africa in September 2006 was amazing! We spent 2 weeks viewing wildlife in Kenya and Tanzania. Stops in Kenya included Nairobi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Selenkay. After our time in Kenya concluded, we visited Lake Manyara, Ngorogoro Crater, and the Selous in Tanzania. We saw more animals - mammals, birds, and reptiles - than we could have possibly imagined. During our most memorable game drive, we saw a cheetah, a leopard, and two sets of lion cubs in one 3-hour period! After 2 weeks of safari, we relaxed for a few days on beautiful Zanzibar before returning home. Feel free to take a look at some of our favorite photos. Thailand We visited Koh Samui, Chiang Mai, and Bangkok in August 2007. Our week on Koh Samui was very relaxing - our biggest daily stressor was deciding whether we would lounge on the beach or at the pool! Beautiful sand, friendly locals, and scrumptious food made for a memorable week. We also loved our stay in Chiang Mai in northern Thailand - we spent our time riding elephants, hiking, visiting hill tribes, white water rafting, visiting temples, shopping, eating, and getting massages. Have a look at some of our photos. If you plan to travel internationally, consider using Hill Barrett Travel. Alnoor and Karimah planned our trips to East Africa and Thailand. College Campuses One of my quirkly pleasures is visiting college campuses. I love taking campus tours, visiting campus bookstores, and learning about campus traditions and superstitions. I'm currently on a quest to visit all the AAU Research Universities! |
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