This post may be a little late but I finally have some free time after returning from Hawaii to write down my thoughts about the event (I’m at the laundromat and I can’t leave due to the Great Clothes Theft of 2012). (May 18: well I may have sat on… Read more“The SAA Meeting in Honolulu!”
Tag: travel
A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That
Here’s what has been going on recently. Anthropomotron has been a greater success than I had anticipated! I’ve heard a lot of good feedback about features to add in the next version. My post about the app on the Bioanthropology News Facebook group received a lot of comments and likes…. Read more“A Little Bit of This, A Little Bit of That”
The Memphis Zoo
I wasn’t planning on seeing any sights on my own, but the travel guide in our hotel room mentioned that the Memphis Zoo won some national award. looked through their website but didn’t find what award they earned, but I was hooked on the idea of visiting. Also, their list… Read more“The Memphis Zoo”
Alaska SeaLife Center Photos
The last stop of the sea part of the cruise was Seward. There, I went on an excursion to the Alaska SeaLife Center, an aquarium built in large parts with funds from the Exxon Valdez oil spill settlement. The aquarium was very well made, with a large section dedicated to… Read more“Alaska SeaLife Center Photos”
Glacier Photos!
The Alaskan cruise photos continue with the many (receding) glaciers we saw! The first one we saw was the Mendenhall Glacier, which we visited after the whale watching tour. Our next port of call was Skagway. My brother and I went on the hiking trail to Lower Dewey Lake. Back… Read more“Glacier Photos!”
Whale Watching Photos
One of the highlights of the Alaskan cruise I took with my family was the whale watching tour in Juneau. Our boat was very uncrowded so everyone could get a good look at the same time. As we left Juneau we cruised for a while without seeing anything but birds…. Read more“Whale Watching Photos”
Seattle Photos!
Here are my photos from the Seattle portion of my summer trip! You can see the whole set on Flickr. The Woodland Park Zoo was very nice, with a large variety of animals in modern exhibits. They also had the coveted web address of zoo.org! Space Needle! I took this… Read more“Seattle Photos!”
School’s Out Forever!
The just-ended semester was at least one of my best and more importantly, my last! Mid-May was even more special because my family visited to see me get hooded and enjoy what Columbia has to offer. What Columbia had to offer us is food. Due to some planning, improvisation, and… Read more“School’s Out Forever!”
Driving in Columbia, MO: A Guide
Driving in Columbia, MO is pretty easy. There are a few things to look for though, especially for the Southern Californian driver: 1. Generally, do not make u-turns. The streets are too narrow. 2. Most intersections have a special right-turn lane with a yield sign. They appear to be designed… Read more“Driving in Columbia, MO: A Guide”
Driving on I-70 in Missouri: A Guide
For the Southern Californian, I-70 may be a bit intimidating. Unlike the six lanes of freedom one is used to in San Diego, in Missouri you get three lanes if you’re lucky. Most of the time you’ll be making due with 2 lanes. But if you follow these tips, you… Read more“Driving on I-70 in Missouri: A Guide”