Came across some scary people while driving through Utah. This woman was clearly out of control. It’s a wonder we got out of there alive.

And this gentleman certainly could have shown a bit more kindness.

They did, however, remind me to wish everybody a Happy …

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Here are some black and white photos of my American road trip. Can you guess which state I’m in?

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Adventure on,

Kristen

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Today I join bloggers everywhere to write about POVERTY. Collectively we hope to raise awareness and excite our readers to action. There are things each one of us can do to help eliminate poverty in our lifetimes.

I met this little Vietnamese girl on a trek through the …

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Some think it’s Ann, but really “Crazy” is my middle name. Who else would, in the midst of a recession and having just gotten back in debt from a 2 month trip to SE Asia, take on a month-long journey BY CAR (hello, gas guzzler?) through the vast American West?

I …

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Here is a slide show of the scenic Methow Valley, in eastern Washington state. A lovely area, where I mountain biked, hiked (and ran into a pack of mules!), and took lots of photos. A nice retreat from my hectic life in Seattle.

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