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A Canoe Journey indeed

Dan — Fri, 16 May 2008 08:01:30 -0500

Well some of you might wonder what has happened over the past week, as its been a while since last updated. Now am back in London at matt and annas, but I'll do my best to sum up the events that have transpired.

Herne Bay - Ramsgate

When we last left off, the notorious 9 (BCIT crew) were in...

Green Grass

Dan — Thu, 8 May 2008 12:06:36 -0500

Alright, that's better. Spent last 3 days at the Sailing club in Herne Bay. Grassy knolls right on the seaside, the first free standing clock tower (built in 1837) and communal showers... what could be finer. At sunsets I feel often like I'll be sent to war soon, and...

The Alpha and a mini-omega

Dan — Sun, 4 May 2008 09:30:42 -0500

May 1st,

Left from Westminster rowing club next to putney bridge at 1200. Hooray! Paddling down the narrow thames under many elaborate bridges, lots of confused faces and inaudible cheers from onlookers as to be expected. Met by marines and press at St. Catherines dock for...

High Tea Anyone

Dan — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:34:45 -0500

Today = high tea at the high commission office of Canada. Much formality to be had by all, including little napkins w/ maple leaf in the middle. Also saw a bit of the tate but not much else in the way of tourism. Now heading off to watch the Liverpool Chelsea champs league match with...

Day 2 - Safe in London

Dan — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 11:26:58 -0500

I am a safe human being in London now. We are staying at a hostel with suspect hot tub and sauna, but cheap bar. Man Utd and Barca play tonight, chelsea v lpool tomorrow. Going to watch with Matthew Wynne over a couple of pints. Spent the day Looking at Buckingham palace, hyde...