http://www.trek54.com 2 Friends Circle the Globe Sun, 06 Jan 2008 07:49:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/28/what-we-ate-in-fiji/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/28/kava-time-with-the-locals-in-nadi-fiji/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/28/garden-of-the-sleeping-giant-fiji/ This is the 4x4 we took about an hour into the jungle on an old  logging road. In this picture you are able to see the ocean along with some of the other islands This is way out in the middle of nowhere.  This is Cannibal country!  The last recorded practice of ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/25/deep-into-the-jungle-of-the-nimosi-highlands-to-meet-some-villagers-and-do-some-kyaking/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/25/ramdom-pics-vita-levu-isalnd-fiji/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/25/hotel-pics-westin-denarau-fiji/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/21/hotel-pics-pattaya-thailand/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/21/random-pics-pattaya-thailand/ Asking Buddha for some guidance This is the temple that overlooks Pattaya, Thailand. The town we stayed in This is a picture of the Monk who blessed me. It was a very moving experience. After the blessing he gave me a bracelet to wear made of thread. I'm supposed ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/19/buddha-temples-thailand/ \ An interesting evening of tradition Thai dancing This is "Walking Street". The Bourbon Street of Pattaya The live music here was actually quite good. Mostly American hip-hop and R&B covers. Hennesy my new favorite This guy was totally serious! The view from the back of the taxi. Yes, this is a ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/19/our-nites-out-pattaya-thailand/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/18/what-we-ate-in-thailand/ Buffalo Mozzarella Salmon Roman Artichoke Danish meat.  One of the best steaks I ever had Fresh Italian Pineapple http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/11/dont-remember-the-name-of-this-place-rome-italy/ Seafood Risotto Traditional Roman Pasta Shrimp in a Cognac sauce Peppercorn Filet http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/11/la-dolce-vita-restaurant-roma-italy/ Roman Artichoke Procuitto with melon Parmasan Pasta and clams Oso Bucco More Buffalo Mozzarella http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/11/tullio-restaurant-rome-italy/ Buffalo Mozzarella Tomatoe Basil Jelly.  It was amazing! Black Octopus soup.  Never thought it would be good, but is was awsome! Minestrone w/ sausage Chicken Meatballs w/ Ricotta Veal Meatloaf, served cold http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/11/restaurant-cibreo-florence-italy/ Ravioli with a Walnut cream sauce Pasta with truffle oil Beef Peposo Quail Tomatoes http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/11/wine-country-food-montagliari-winery/ Tullio Restaurant Piazza Navona My family friend Marrizio, he owns a bar right of the Piazza Navona. Marrizzio and his staff,  Katie and Laura.  Oh and thats me Vatican City Sorry no pics from inside the chapel, they were not allowed.  What I can say is it was beautiful and moving! The ruins of Ancient Rome This ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/11/roma-italia/ Our driver and our car. Thanks to my friend Salvatore in Chicago!  Hooking it up!  Thanks buddy! This is actually the front door of the guy of whom America is named after.  Notice the V and the bee above the door.  His name was Amerigo Vespucci! This picture was taken in ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/08/tuscany-wine-country-how-about-some-tastings/ How about some Chianti w/ dinner? Buca Mario est. 1886 Liver Pate anyone? Fesh raw artichoke salad Pasta w/ a wild boar sauce Gnocci w/ a tomatoe basil sauce Tuscan sausage w/ a tomatoe sage sauce with beans Veal Knucke Empty!!! http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/08/restaurante-bucca-mario-est-1886/ Compliments of the Chef.  Truffle foam with mushrooms, flower peddles and some sort of green sauce.  Lets not forget the Parmasan crustini Lobster with citrus.  The lobster had a clementine or something on top.  The dots of sauce were Lime, lemon, and some sort of cocktail sauce. Great Wine!  I suggest you ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/07/food-of-venezia-italy/ Water taxi to the hotel Pic I took at the our dinner table. Our hotel Pic I took through a mirror Water taxi to Morano to look at some glass work Venice!! Master glass blower in Morano These chandaliers are amazing.  Can you say $80,000 If I had $2,500 I would have bought it.  I have to come ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/06/ahhh-yes-venezia-italia/ The plane we took from Vienna to Venice The Austrian countryside of Vienna  Our new friend Jim from the UK!  Great guy, the plane ride wouldn't have been the same without him.  Cheers, Jim! A little photo of the prop, turned out pretty good! http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/06/on-our-way-to-italia/ Spring Rolls at the hotel Beef!! Your typical 5 star cheese burger Club Sandwich Traditional Ukranian food  Chicken Kiev, and some other stuff we have no Idea what the name is Room service after a night out on the town Chicken, beef, and lamb Satay Duck Breast with Carmalized grapes Some sort of Beef something Ice cream with fresh ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/05/everything-we-ate-in-th-ukraine/ We started our night at a Morroccan resaurant lounge. Good friends, good food, belly dancers and of course the hookah! Don't get any ideas.....It's only tabacco! After a nice relaxing time at Marakesh is was time to hit Club Arena , VIP style!!! The sun was rising when we got back to ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/04/saturday-night-in-kiev-ukraine/ The coolest pool ever! http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/04/pics-from-the-pool-last-night-kiev-ukraine/ So we started the night at a local Ukrainian Bar, our friend who is local took us to. The bar was having a belated Halloween party.  We learned the Ukraine just started to celebrate this holiday 2 yrs ago!  So now I guess they dress up all week. Some new friends! More new friends! Our Ukranian Connect This ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/03/another-night-out-in-kiev-ukraine/ Our friend, Yaronslav,whom I know from the internet was the perfect guide to Kiev nightlife:) Just where we belong...On the Red Carpet So....MTV Ukraine is new thing here.  At this club they were throwing a party for the real MTV music awards.  It was a little different, everything was tramslated in Ukrainian Somebody recieving ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/02/time-to-party-in-kiev/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/02/around-the-city-of-kiev-ukraine/ 5 star hyatt in Kiev:) http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/02/hyatt-regency-hotel-kiev-ukraine/ Do not fly LOT Polish airlines, their food sucks:)   http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/01/on-the-way-to-ukraine/ Dumplings!  Sometimes we forget to take the pic before we start eating Vegi and Meat lasagna.  Room service. Munchies!! This is actually fried Calimari.  It was very good Veal The worst Cheese plate in the world.  The Dutch are not know for thier Culinary expertise http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/01/munchies/ We swear......We didn't ask for this room,  it's just a coincidence! Our hotel room.  Swiss Hotel, Amsterdam I looked up and this is what I saw. You think this guy put it together in his garage? Basement shot of the Hill Street Blues Coffee Shop The Guy.. I just thought the name of this place was ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/11/01/78/ Pretty crazy!  Theres nothing like seeing your family name right outside your hotel,  Especially when its a rare one! Galway, Irleand On the way to the Cliffs of Moher What are you lookin' at???? If you don't know, these graves are of all the previous pastors that have worked at the parish.  You can ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/28/photography-of-the-emerald-isle/ Look at me!  I'm driving on the left side!  Let me tell you, it was a bitch!  After a couple of days I got the hang of it though.  This pic was actually taken on the way from the airport to the hotel. There is no way I was drinking ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/28/some-photos-from-our-nights-out/ Believe it or not, these guys got some pull in Galway.  Must have been a hard day at the office! She stole my Paddy Cap.  To my surprise it is rare thing to see someone of my age to be wearing one!  I got a lot of comliments on it. Fine Lads. Don't ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/28/oh-the-people-we-meet-along-the-way/ Room service, once agian! Bangers and Mash!  The best we ever had.  At The Bridge in Dublin. 100% Irish Beef!  Late night burgers Oh yeah, and don't forget the cheese fries with that! Fresh bay shrimp coctail.  Not the kind we are used to, much mayo.  But I must say it was okay. This plate was ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/28/what-we-ate-in-ireland/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/25/some-lunch-and-dinner-in-madrid/ Plaza Del Sol.  This 0 degrees, the center of Madrid but also the center of Spain Some Kirdistan rally in the Plaza Del Sol A little photography from the inside of the Airport in Madrin, Spain There BJ sitting pondering life, and it looks my twin brother to his left. ;) If you don't ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/25/daytime-pics-of-our-walk-on-our-last-day-in-madrid/ This pic makes me have to pee! This ones for you Kate! And this one is for my brother Seamus,  You like? http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/25/i-couldnt-sleep-so-i-went-for-a-walk-around-madrida-and-got-some-shots-tell-me-what-you-think-km/ Plaza De Mayor St. Michaels Church http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/22/some-photography-from-our-walk-around-madrid-spain/ Apparently this is how you straighten your hair when you loose your straightener.  All you need is one iron, one towel, and friend who is willing to do it for you. The tapas restaraunt we ate at.  In a  underground part of a building built in  the 17th Century. Mmmmm! Tapas!!!! Bj and friends, leading ... http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/22/a-night-out-with-some-new-friends-in-madrid-spain/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/22/off-to-madrid-spain-via-a-night-train/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/22/food-on-the-train-to-madrid-spain/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/22/a-quick-meal-before-heading-to-the-train-station/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/22/the-last-day-in-lisbon/ I think this guy is about to have a heart attack! http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/20/a-night-out-at-the-santo-amoro-docas/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/20/lunch-and-dinner-in-lisbon-portugal/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/20/more-lisbon-pics/ http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/19/late-night-snack/ We thought it would be funny to snap pictures of as many people wearing these ridiculous things. http://www.trek54.com/2007/10/19/fanny-pack-alert/