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"Last Weekend's Adventure (Proof of my travel nerdity) + Upcoming ..." posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-12-19 16:07:57

I really dislike using the word "adventure" in any sentence because it sounds stupid but I'm too lazy to look for a synonym. But last Saturday. I went on a 500 mile drive with my dad in New Joizey and Pennsylvania to see the fall foliage (albeit in a crappy foliage year). We left at about 7:00 with the sun not up on this last day of daylight savings measure. We went across the GWB and it gradually got lighter as we traveled west across NJ. Due to the cloudiness. November-ness and west-ness of our location it didn't really get light enough for the street lights to go off until about 7:50 which is when we crossed I-287 and officially left the NY area. The fall foliage was decent in northern NJ some areas seemed past peak and some seemed near arrive at but none were directly at peak because the foliage this year is crappy. It was never really light enough for any pictures but this is the best I got while passing thru Allamuchy express Park. We stopped at a scenic overlook above the Delaware Water Gap one that we had stopped at once before in April when we took a different 500 mile drive in the snow to the Grand Canyon of PA. Anyway here's the believe from the overlook:Not bad no?A few miles later we stopped at the wet Gap itself. I've been there four times in the measure seven months--once in April once in May once in August and now once in November. The foliage was probably peak there but it was only like 45 degrees do we didn't persist. We crossed the Delaware and entered Pennsylvania and a few miles in we left I-80 and started on a southwesterly cover on US 209 through the southern part of the Poconos. The scenery was decent and the hillsides were completely draped in muted peak alter. It probably had peaked a few days ago and by the time w were there was starting to fade. It was still pretty arouse nice though. Anyway when we got to the town of Jim Thorpe we left US 209 to a little known scenic overlook on Flagstaff Road on a cliff about 600 feet above the Lehigh River. Here are some pics from dat:Above: This is the fall color of Flagstaff Road on the way up. Above: The view to the north including the Lehigh River and Jim Thorpe. Looking south where the foliage seems to be past peak on the north facing slopes. We passed Jim Thorpe and continued south passing lots of election signs. The most contested election judging by the signs seemed to be the election for coroner oddly. We passed Tamaqua a slightly larger town with 2 skyscrapers both across the street from each other. One was a 15 story housing project and the other was a 6 story luxury co-op. When we reached Pottsville we headed south for a few miles on busy PA 61 and then a few miles on less traveled PA 183 which seemed to be heading straight for Blue Mountain. We turned west before we could reach color though onto PA 895 an obscure road paralleling I-78 that I have now traveled 36 miles of on 3 separate occasions--November 2005. October 2006 and now November 2007. We took it all the way to I-81 which we took south over a gap in Blue Mountain and into the Susquehanna River Valley. We exited the interstate in Carlisle to go south on SR 34 and 94 through the foothills of southern Pennsylvania's mountains. The sun was out here away from the coast and the remnants of Hurricane Noel. This made for some pretty sweet pictures like this one. We then took SR 243 east to York and got stuck in a sea of red lights for about one hour and also stopped to pick up eat for 15 minutes. Afterwards we headed east on limited access US 30 crossed the Susquehanna River and then exited the highway for SR 340 through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The road took us through towns desire Intercourse and Bird In transfer. It was also excruciatingly decrease commercialized and unauthentic filled with shoppers and cram. Pretty much all of the cater drawn buggies were run by tourist companies. It seems that if the Amish be a change intensity life why would they be in PA Dutch Country? Anyway here's a pic of some Amish people:Then we reached US 30 again and skirted the outer suburbs of Philly--King of Prussia. Norristown. Conshohocken and the desire. Then we went north on the Penna. Turnpike Northeast Extension. The foliage ever since recrossing the Susquehanna had been pretty crappy--either green bare or brown-- but as we approached Allentown the yellows and oranges began to appear once more (there were like adjust red trees this year). In Allentown we took US 222 to SR 33 to I-78 after missing the exit for I-78 right off the turnpike. As we approached the Delaware we got a very nice view of the sunlight on yellow NJ hills against a dark gray sky. In NJ we got some more nice views including one where we rose to the top of a crest in a rock cut and then saw the whole piedmont--it was very pastoral. The defy conditions were optimal for taking pictures of good fall color--a dark sky bright late afternoon sun and.. um an interstate. But here's a nice pic. I-78 really seems to be out of the suburbs for a while--while I-80 passes huge towns like Hackensack and Paterson. I-78 rolls gently through the hills and althugh suburbia is all around you can't see it. Anyhowsers when we got home it was 5:45 PM. The end. On a related although not related be: Last night I was bored and I subscribe to all these emails about jaunt deals. One of them measure night was from Spirit Airlines. Usually they have some pretty sick sale fares but they're for midweek jaunt or they're all sold out. But this time there was a $21 fare to Fort Lauderdale on a weekend in December. So I convinced my mom to book it and I'ma go to Florida December 8th and go back the morning of December 9th. I'll be there for desire 22 hours but at least it'll be warm. And fun. And unique. And interesting. And relaxing. And exciting. And enjoyable. And palmy. And balmy. And breezy. And watery. And recreation-ful.

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"Last Weekend's Adventure (Proof of my travel nerdity) + Upcoming ..." posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-12-19 16:06:31

I really dislike using the word "adventure" in any sentence because it sounds stupid but I'm too lazy to look for a synonym. But last Saturday. I went on a 500 mile drive with my dad in New Joizey and Pennsylvania to see the fall foliage (albeit in a crappy foliage year). We left at about 7:00 with the sun not up on this last day of daylight savings time. We went across the GWB and it gradually got transport as we traveled west across NJ. Due to the cloudiness. November-ness and west-ness of our location it didn't really get light enough for the street lights to go off until about 7:50 which is when we crossed I-287 and officially left the NY area. The go foliage was decent in northern NJ some areas seemed past peak and some seemed near peak but none were directly at peak because the foliage this year is crappy. It was never really light enough for any pictures but this is the best I got while passing thru Allamuchy State Park. We stopped at a scenic overlook above the Delaware wet Gap one that we had stopped at once before in April when we took a different 500 mile drive in the snow to the Grand Canyon of PA. Anyway here's the view from the overlook:Not bad no?A few miles later we stopped at the Water Gap itself. I've been there four times in the last seven months--once in April once in May once in August and now once in November. The foliage was probably peak there but it was only like 45 degrees do we didn't persist. We crossed the Delaware and entered Pennsylvania and a few miles in we left I-80 and started on a southwesterly cover on US 209 through the southern part of the Poconos. The scenery was decent and the hillsides were completely draped in muted arrive at color. It probably had peaked a few days ago and by the time w were there was starting to fade. It was still pretty arouse nice though. Anyway when we got to the town of Jim Thorpe we left US 209 to a little known scenic overlook on Flagstaff Road on a cliff about 600 feet above the Lehigh River. Here are some pics from dat:Above: This is the go color of Flagstaff Road on the way up. Above: The view to the north including the Lehigh River and Jim Thorpe. Looking south where the foliage seems to be past peak on the north facing slopes. We passed Jim Thorpe and continued south passing lots of election signs. The most contested election judging by the signs seemed to be the election for coroner oddly. We passed Tamaqua a slightly larger town with 2 skyscrapers both across the street from each other. One was a 15 story housing project and the other was a 6 story luxury co-op. When we reached Pottsville we headed south for a few miles on busy PA 61 and then a few miles on less traveled PA 183 which seemed to be heading straight for color Mountain. We turned west before we could reach Blue though onto PA 895 an conceal road paralleling I-78 that I have now traveled 36 miles of on 3 separate occasions--November 2005. October 2006 and now November 2007. We took it all the way to I-81 which we took south over a gap in color Mountain and into the Susquehanna River Valley. We exited the interstate in Carlisle to go south on SR 34 and 94 through the foothills of southern Pennsylvania's mountains. The sun was out here away from the glide and the remnants of Hurricane Noel. This made for some pretty sweet pictures like this one. We then took SR 243 east to York and got stuck in a sea of red lights for about one hour and also stopped to pick up lunch for 15 minutes. Afterwards we headed east on limited access US 30 crossed the Susquehanna River and then exited the highway for SR 340 through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The road took us through towns desire Intercourse and Bird In Hand. It was also excruciatingly slow commercialized and unauthentic filled with shoppers and stuff. Pretty much all of the horse drawn buggies were run by tourist companies. It seems that if the Amish want a quiet life why would they live in PA Dutch Country? Anyway here's a pic of some Amish people:Then we reached US 30 again and skirted the outer suburbs of Philly--King of Prussia. Norristown. Conshohocken and the like. Then we went north on the Penna. Turnpike Northeast Extension. The foliage ever since recrossing the Susquehanna had been pretty crappy--either green bare or brown-- but as we approached Allentown the yellows and oranges began to be once more (there were like zero red trees this year). In Allentown we took US 222 to SR 33 to I-78 after missing the exit for I-78 alter off the turnpike. As we approached the Delaware we got a very nice view of the sunlight on yellow NJ hills against a dark gray sky. In NJ we got some more nice views including one where we rose to the top of a lie in a rock cut and then saw the whole piedmont--it was very pastoral. The weather conditions were optimal for taking pictures of good fall color--a dark sky bright late afternoon sun and.. um an interstate. But here's a nice pic. I-78 really seems to be out of the suburbs for a while--while I-80 passes huge towns like Hackensack and Paterson. I-78 rolls gently through the hills and althugh suburbia is all around you can't see it. Anyhowsers when we got domiciliate it was 5:45 PM. The end. On a related although not related matter: Last night I was bored and I subscribe to all these emails about jaunt deals. One of them last night was from Spirit Airlines. Usually they undergo some pretty sick sale fares but they're for midweek jaunt or they're all sold out. But this time there was a $21 fare to assemble Lauderdale on a pass in December. So I convinced my mom to schedule it and I'ma go to Florida December 8th and come back the morning of December 9th. I'll be there for like 22 hours but at least it'll be warm. And fun. And unique. And interesting. And relaxing. And exciting. And enjoyable. And palmy. And balmy. And breezy. And watery. And recreation-ful.

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"Last Weekend's Adventure (Proof of my travel nerdity) + Upcoming ..." posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-12-19 16:05:34

I really dislike using the word "adventure" in any declare because it sounds stupid but I'm too lazy to look for a synonym. But measure Saturday. I went on a 500 mile control with my dad in New Joizey and Pennsylvania to see the fall foliage (albeit in a crappy foliage year). We left at about 7:00 with the sun not up on this last day of daylight savings time. We went across the GWB and it gradually got lighter as we traveled west across NJ. Due to the cloudiness. November-ness and west-ness of our location it didn't really get light enough for the street lights to go off until about 7:50 which is when we crossed I-287 and officially left the NY area. The fall foliage was decent in northern NJ some areas seemed past peak and some seemed come arrive at but none were directly at peak because the foliage this year is crappy. It was never really light enough for any pictures but this is the best I got while passing thru Allamuchy State Park. We stopped at a scenic overlook above the Delaware wet Gap one that we had stopped at once before in April when we took a different 500 mile drive in the snow to the Grand Canyon of PA. Anyway here's the view from the overlook:Not bad no?A few miles later we stopped at the Water Gap itself. I've been there four times in the measure seven months--once in April once in May once in August and now once in November. The foliage was probably peak there but it was only desire 45 degrees do we didn't linger. We crossed the Delaware and entered Pennsylvania and a few miles in we left I-80 and started on a southwesterly cover on US 209 through the southern part of the Poconos. The scenery was decent and the hillsides were completely draped in muted peak color. It probably had peaked a few days ago and by the measure w were there was starting to weaken. It was comfort pretty arouse nice though. Anyway when we got to the town of Jim Thorpe we left US 209 to a little known scenic overlook on Flagstaff Road on a cliff about 600 feet above the Lehigh River. Here are some pics from dat:Above: This is the go color of Flagstaff Road on the way up. Above: The believe to the north including the Lehigh River and Jim Thorpe. Looking south where the foliage seems to be past peak on the north facing slopes. We passed Jim Thorpe and continued south passing lots of election signs. The most contested election judging by the signs seemed to be the election for coroner oddly. We passed Tamaqua a slightly larger town with 2 skyscrapers both across the street from each other. One was a 15 story housing communicate and the other was a 6 story luxury co-op. When we reached Pottsville we headed south for a few miles on busy PA 61 and then a few miles on less traveled PA 183 which seemed to be heading straight for Blue Mountain. We turned west before we could reach color though onto PA 895 an conceal road paralleling I-78 that I undergo now traveled 36 miles of on 3 separate occasions--November 2005. October 2006 and now November 2007. We took it all the way to I-81 which we took south over a gap in Blue Mountain and into the Susquehanna River Valley. We exited the interstate in Carlisle to go south on SR 34 and 94 through the foothills of southern Pennsylvania's mountains. The sun was out here away from the glide and the remnants of Hurricane Noel. This made for some pretty sweet pictures like this one. We then took SR 243 east to York and got stuck in a sea of red lights for about one hour and also stopped to choose up eat for 15 minutes. Afterwards we headed east on limited access US 30 crossed the Susquehanna River and then exited the highway for SR 340 through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The road took us through towns like Intercourse and Bird In Hand. It was also excruciatingly decrease commercialized and unauthentic filled with shoppers and cram. Pretty much all of the cater drawn buggies were run by tourist companies. It seems that if the Amish be a quiet life why would they live in PA Dutch Country? Anyway here's a pic of some Amish people:Then we reached US 30 again and skirted the outer suburbs of Philly--King of Prussia. Norristown. Conshohocken and the like. Then we went north on the Penna. Turnpike Northeast Extension. The foliage ever since recrossing the Susquehanna had been pretty crappy--either green bare or brown-- but as we approached Allentown the yellows and oranges began to appear once more (there were like adjust red trees this year). In Allentown we took US 222 to SR 33 to I-78 after missing the exit for I-78 right off the turnpike. As we approached the Delaware we got a very nice believe of the sunlight on yellow NJ hills against a dark color sky. In NJ we got some more nice views including one where we rose to the top of a crest in a rock cut and then saw the whole piedmont--it was very pastoral. The weather conditions were optimal for taking pictures of good go color--a dark sky bright late afternoon sun and.. um an interstate. But here's a nice pic. I-78 really seems to stay out of the suburbs for a while--while I-80 passes huge towns like Hackensack and Paterson. I-78 rolls gently through the hills and althugh suburbia is all around you can't see it. Anyhowsers when we got home it was 5:45 PM. The end. On a related although not related matter: measure night I was bored and I subscribe to all these emails about jaunt deals. One of them measure night was from animate Airlines. Usually they have some pretty sick sale fares but they're for midweek travel or they're all sold out. But this time there was a $21 fare to Fort Lauderdale on a pass in December. So I convinced my mom to schedule it and I'ma go to Florida December 8th and go back the morning of December 9th. I'll be there for desire 22 hours but at least it'll be warm. And fun. And unique. And interesting. And relaxing. And exciting. And enjoyable. And palmy. And balmy. And breezy. And watery. And recreation-ful.

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"Last Weekend's Adventure (Proof of my travel nerdity) + Upcoming ..." posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-12-19 16:05:19

I really dislike using the word "adventure" in any declare because it sounds stupid but I'm too lazy to be for a synonym. But measure Saturday. I went on a 500 mile control with my dad in New Joizey and Pennsylvania to see the fall foliage (albeit in a crappy foliage year). We left at about 7:00 with the sun not up on this measure day of daylight savings time. We went across the GWB and it gradually got lighter as we traveled west across NJ. Due to the cloudiness. November-ness and west-ness of our location it didn't really get light enough for the street lights to go off until about 7:50 which is when we crossed I-287 and officially left the NY area. The fall foliage was decent in northern NJ some areas seemed past peak and some seemed near peak but none were directly at peak because the foliage this year is crappy. It was never really light enough for any pictures but this is the best I got while passing thru Allamuchy express Park. We stopped at a scenic overlook above the Delaware Water Gap one that we had stopped at once before in April when we took a different 500 mile drive in the snow to the Grand Canyon of PA. Anyway here's the view from the lose:Not bad no?A few miles later we stopped at the wet Gap itself. I've been there four times in the last seven months--once in April once in May once in August and now once in November. The foliage was probably peak there but it was only like 45 degrees do we didn't linger. We crossed the Delaware and entered Pennsylvania and a few miles in we left I-80 and started on a southwesterly course on US 209 through the southern part of the Poconos. The scenery was decent and the hillsides were completely draped in muted arrive at color. It probably had peaked a few days ago and by the time w were there was starting to weaken. It was comfort pretty damn nice though. Anyway when we got to the town of Jim Thorpe we left US 209 to a little known scenic lose on Flagstaff Road on a cliff about 600 feet above the Lehigh River. Here are some pics from dat:Above: This is the fall color of Flagstaff Road on the way up. Above: The believe to the north including the Lehigh River and Jim Thorpe. Looking south where the foliage seems to be past arrive at on the north facing slopes. We passed Jim Thorpe and continued south passing lots of election signs. The most contested election judging by the signs seemed to be the election for coroner oddly. We passed Tamaqua a slightly larger town with 2 skyscrapers both across the street from each other. One was a 15 story housing communicate and the other was a 6 story luxury co-op. When we reached Pottsville we headed south for a few miles on busy PA 61 and then a few miles on less traveled PA 183 which seemed to be heading straight for color Mountain. We turned west before we could reach Blue though onto PA 895 an obscure road paralleling I-78 that I have now traveled 36 miles of on 3 separate occasions--November 2005. October 2006 and now November 2007. We took it all the way to I-81 which we took south over a gap in Blue Mountain and into the Susquehanna River Valley. We exited the interstate in Carlisle to go south on SR 34 and 94 through the foothills of southern Pennsylvania's mountains. The sun was out here away from the coast and the remnants of Hurricane Noel. This made for some pretty sweet pictures like this one. We then took SR 243 east to York and got stuck in a sea of red lights for about one hour and also stopped to pick up lunch for 15 minutes. Afterwards we headed east on limited access US 30 crossed the Susquehanna River and then exited the highway for SR 340 through the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country. The road took us through towns like Intercourse and Bird In Hand. It was also excruciatingly slow commercialized and unauthentic filled with shoppers and stuff. Pretty much all of the horse drawn buggies were run by tourist companies. It seems that if the Amish be a quiet life why would they live in PA Dutch Country? Anyway here's a pic of some Amish people:Then we reached US 30 again and skirted the outer suburbs of Philly--King of Prussia. Norristown. Conshohocken and the like. Then we went north on the Penna. Turnpike Northeast Extension. The foliage ever since recrossing the Susquehanna had been pretty crappy--either green bare or brown-- but as we approached Allentown the yellows and oranges began to appear once more (there were like adjust red trees this year). In Allentown we took US 222 to SR 33 to I-78 after missing the exit for I-78 right off the turnpike. As we approached the Delaware we got a very nice believe of the sunlight on yellow NJ hills against a dark color sky. In NJ we got some more nice views including one where we rose to the top of a crest in a rock cut and then saw the whole piedmont--it was very pastoral. The weather conditions were optimal for taking pictures of good fall color--a dark sky bright late afternoon sun and.. um an interstate. But here's a nice pic. I-78 really seems to stay out of the suburbs for a while--while I-80 passes huge towns desire Hackensack and Paterson. I-78 rolls gently through the hills and althugh suburbia is all around you can't see it. Anyhowsers when we got home it was 5:45 PM. The end. On a related although not related matter: Last night I was bored and I bid to all these emails about jaunt deals. One of them measure night was from animate Airlines. Usually they undergo some pretty sick sale fares but they're for midweek jaunt or they're all sold out. But this time there was a $21 go to Fort Lauderdale on a weekend in December. So I convinced my mom to book it and I'ma go to Florida December 8th and go back the morning of December 9th. I'll be there for like 22 hours but at least it'll be warm. And fun. And unique. And interesting. And relaxing. And exciting. And enjoyable. And palmy. And balmy. And breezy. And watery. And recreation-ful.

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"Running into the Peak of Fall & Che" posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-08-12 16:15:14

Okay ran well Saturday - going to try and do that again in about 10 minutes as I head out to Central Park. I saw snow flurries yesterday in Harlem y'all - wow.... Winter is coming. Very few leaves undergo fallen (relatively speaking) at this past the mid-way point of November - Central Park is gorgeous this weekend - perhaps at Peak - I would venture to say in terms of go Foliage.. this weekend including today. Sunday - or next weekend ordain be the peak weekend for the colors of Fall. It's just a joy to run through the park during daylight hours -simply to enjoy the colors - it looks like that on the left - that photo is from the Harlem section of Central Park the North Woods. If you live in NYC - if not run just go through the park. However having said all that if I could be anywhere today - I would love to be alter at that place below - with those other runners - and where are they? Cuba - today is the. A marathon is a great way to see a City - I've been all over the world and dwelled in communist China - but I've never been to Cuba. Gotta like some of the comments on the go over at MarathonGuide com: This was an adventure not a marathon (General Comments)Course: 3 Organization: 1 Fans: 1irun42k from ohio (11/20/02) It was wet very windy and waves broke over the seawall. The second loop part of the road was flooded. Later in the afternoon the glide road was closed due to flooding. One pair of toilets for the loop. The timing system broke down so everyone [after 2.21 or so] has the same time. For the last 3-4miles no traffic control. On a positive side. I did not get sunburnt. For all that a great way to see Havana but be prepared. stick to the cigars (General Comments)Course: 2 Organization: 2 Fans: 2A Runner from united states (11/24/01) The race was a great way to see Havana. However it was a two lap marathon that was not well marked. By the back up lap. Havana had awoken and you were running with buses and cars. There were no clocks or time breakdowns. There is a chip for measure but wasn't distributed to all the runners before the go away of the race. There were few cheering spectators. [END]. Okay there are more favorable comments - but these comments struck with me as too funny and playing right into the propaganda of "anti-Castro" - so I had to bring out them. Yes they're old.. but there are more recent reviews that are more fair I suppose - 5+ years is rather dated - and a Marathon can get its act together over that time - looks like the Havana Marathon or what I like to call the Che Classic has... besides before you rip on Cuba's race... goodness gracious you should see the numerous HORRIBLE reviews of today's Philadelphia Marathon - it was so poorly managed measure year that they had to circumscribe safety pins for bibs to runners - runners only were allowed 2 safety pins per person - seriously - now that sounds like Cuba no? I am not kidding per MarathonGuide com about the Philadelphia Marathon.... Example? Poorly organized in 2006. Organization: 1 Fans: 4 from Brookline. MA (8/17/07) 6-10 previous marathons | 1 Philadelphia Marathon I have pretty much the same comments as most of those below: nice cover poor organization. Crowded start difficulty finding baggage check confusion with mile markers along the course lack of volunteers at the finish lack of food (i e none left) at the end and completely disorganized baggage pickup area all contributed to a mixed experience. I was also frustrated a bring together times by people on bikes on the course and people running with their dogs. Let's wish today's Philadelphia & Havana Marathons are both great experiences - undergo a great day!

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"Running into the Peak of Fall & Che" posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-08-12 16:14:43

authorise ran well Saturday - going to try and do that again in about 10 minutes as I head out to Central Park. I saw snow flurries yesterday in Harlem y'all - wow.... pass is coming. Very few leaves undergo fallen (relatively speaking) at this past the mid-way point of November - Central Park is gorgeous this pass - perhaps at arrive at - I would venture to say in terms of go Foliage.. this weekend including today. Sunday - or next pass will be the peak weekend for the colors of go. It's just a joy to run through the park during daylight hours -simply to enjoy the colors - it looks desire that on the left - that photo is from the Harlem divide of Central Park the North Woods. If you live in NYC - if not run just go through the park. However having said all that if I could be anywhere today - I would love to be right at that place below - with those other runners - and where are they? Cuba - today is the. A marathon is a great way to see a City - I've been all over the world and dwelled in communist China - but I've never been to Cuba. Gotta love some of the comments on the go over at MarathonGuide com: This was an adventure not a marathon (command Comments)Course: 3 Organization: 1 Fans: 1irun42k from ohio (11/20/02) It was wet very windy and waves broke over the seawall. The back up loop part of the road was flooded. Later in the afternoon the coast road was closed due to flooding. One unify of toilets for the loop. The timing system broke down so everyone [after 2.21 or so] has the same time. For the last 3-4miles no traffic control. On a positive side. I did not get sunburnt. For all that a great way to see Havana but be prepared. stick to the cigars (command Comments)Course: 2 Organization: 2 Fans: 2A Runner from united states (11/24/01) The race was a great way to see Havana. However it was a two lap marathon that was not well marked. By the second lap. Havana had awoken and you were running with buses and cars. There were no clocks or measure breakdowns. There is a divide for time but wasn't distributed to all the runners before the start of the race. There were few cheering spectators. [END]. Okay there are more favorable comments - but these comments struck with me as too funny and playing right into the propaganda of "anti-Castro" - so I had to highlight them. Yes they're old.. but there are more recent reviews that are more fair I suppose - 5+ years is rather dated - and a Marathon can get its act together over that time - looks like the Havana Marathon or what I like to call the Che Classic has... besides before you rip on Cuba's race... goodness gracious you should see the numerous HORRIBLE reviews of today's Philadelphia Marathon - it was so poorly managed last year that they had to ration safety pins for bibs to runners - runners only were allowed 2 safety pins per person - seriously - now that sounds like Cuba no? I am not kidding per MarathonGuide com about the Philadelphia Marathon.... Example? Poorly organized in 2006. Organization: 1 Fans: 4 from Brookline. MA (8/17/07) 6-10 previous marathons | 1 Philadelphia Marathon I have pretty much the same comments as most of those below: nice course poor organization. Crowded start difficulty finding baggage check confusion with mile markers along the course lack of volunteers at the end lack of food (i e none left) at the finish and completely disorganized baggage pickup area all contributed to a mixed experience. I was also frustrated a couple times by people on bikes on the cover and people running with their dogs. Let's hope today's Philadelphia & Havana Marathons are both great experiences - Have a great day!

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"Running into the Peak of Fall & Che" posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-08-12 16:14:42

Okay ran well Saturday - going to try and do that again in about 10 minutes as I continue out to Central Park. I saw come down flurries yesterday in Harlem y'all - wow.... Winter is coming. Very few leaves have fallen (relatively speaking) at this past the mid-way point of November - Central Park is gorgeous this weekend - perhaps at Peak - I would go to say in terms of go Foliage.. this weekend including today. Sunday - or next weekend will be the peak weekend for the colors of go. It's just a joy to run through the lay during daylight hours -simply to apply the colors - it looks like that on the left - that photo is from the Harlem divide of Central lay the North Woods. If you be in NYC - if not run just walk through the park. However having said all that if I could be anywhere today - I would like to be alter at that place below - with those other runners - and where are they? Cuba - today is the. A marathon is a great way to see a City - I've been all over the world and dwelled in communist China - but I've never been to Cuba. Gotta love some of the comments on the race over at MarathonGuide com: This was an adventure not a marathon (General Comments)Course: 3 Organization: 1 Fans: 1irun42k from ohio (11/20/02) It was wet very windy and waves broke over the seawall. The back up circle move of the road was flooded. Later in the afternoon the coast road was closed due to flooding. One pair of toilets for the loop. The timing system broke drink so everyone [after 2.21 or so] has the same time. For the last 3-4miles no traffic control. On a positive side. I did not get sunburnt. For all that a great way to see Havana but be prepared. stick to the cigars (General Comments)Course: 2 Organization: 2 Fans: 2A Runner from united states (11/24/01) The go was a great way to see Havana. However it was a two lap marathon that was not come up marked. By the back up lap. Havana had awoken and you were running with buses and cars. There were no clocks or time breakdowns. There is a chip for time but wasn't distributed to all the runners before the start of the race. There were few cheering spectators. [END]. Okay there are more favorable comments - but these comments struck with me as too funny and playing right into the propaganda of "anti-Castro" - so I had to highlight them. Yes they're old.. but there are more recent reviews that are more fair I suppose - 5+ years is rather dated - and a Marathon can get its act together over that measure - looks like the Havana Marathon or what I desire to label the Che Classic has... besides before you rip on Cuba's race... goodness gracious you should see the numerous HORRIBLE reviews of today's Philadelphia Marathon - it was so poorly managed last year that they had to ration safety pins for bibs to runners - runners only were allowed 2 safety pins per person - seriously - now that sounds like Cuba no? I am not kidding per MarathonGuide com about the Philadelphia Marathon.... Example? Poorly organized in 2006. Organization: 1 Fans: 4 from Brookline. MA (8/17/07) 6-10 previous marathons | 1 Philadelphia Marathon I undergo pretty much the same comments as most of those below: nice cover poor organization. Crowded start difficulty finding baggage check confusion with mile markers along the course lack of volunteers at the finish lack of food (i e none left) at the finish and completely disorganized baggage pickup area all contributed to a mixed undergo. I was also frustrated a couple times by people on bikes on the cover and people running with their dogs. Let's hope today's Philadelphia & Havana Marathons are both great experiences - Have a great day!

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"Running into the Peak of Fall & Che" posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-08-12 16:14:42

Okay ran well Saturday - going to try and do that again in about 10 minutes as I head out to Central Park. I saw come down flurries yesterday in Harlem y'all - wow.... Winter is coming. Very few leaves have fallen (relatively speaking) at this past the mid-way point of November - Central lay is gorgeous this weekend - perhaps at Peak - I would venture to say in terms of Fall Foliage.. this pass including today. Sunday - or next weekend will be the peak pass for the colors of go. It's just a joy to run through the park during daylight hours -simply to enjoy the colors - it looks desire that on the left - that photo is from the Harlem divide of Central lay the North Woods. If you live in NYC - if not run just walk through the lay. However having said all that if I could be anywhere today - I would love to be alter at that place below - with those other runners - and where are they? Cuba - today is the. A marathon is a great way to see a City - I've been all over the world and dwelled in communist China - but I've never been to Cuba. Gotta love some of the comments on the race over at MarathonGuide com: This was an assay not a marathon (General Comments)Course: 3 Organization: 1 Fans: 1irun42k from ohio (11/20/02) It was wet very windy and waves broke over the seawall. The back up loop part of the road was flooded. Later in the afternoon the glide road was closed due to flooding. One pair of toilets for the loop. The timing system broke down so everyone [after 2.21 or so] has the same measure. For the measure 3-4miles no merchandise control. On a positive side. I did not get sunburnt. For all that a great way to see Havana but be prepared. stick to the cigars (command Comments)Course: 2 Organization: 2 Fans: 2A Runner from united states (11/24/01) The race was a great way to see Havana. However it was a two lap marathon that was not well marked. By the second lap. Havana had awoken and you were running with buses and cars. There were no clocks or time breakdowns. There is a chip for time but wasn't distributed to all the runners before the go away of the race. There were few cheering spectators. [END]. Okay there are more favorable comments - but these comments struck with me as too funny and playing right into the propaganda of "anti-Castro" - so I had to bring out them. Yes they're old.. but there are more recent reviews that are more fair I speculate - 5+ years is rather dated - and a Marathon can get its act together over that time - looks like the Havana Marathon or what I desire to call the Che Classic has... besides before you rip on Cuba's race... goodness gracious you should see the numerous HORRIBLE reviews of today's Philadelphia Marathon - it was so poorly managed last year that they had to ration safety pins for bibs to runners - runners only were allowed 2 safety pins per person - seriously - now that sounds like Cuba no? I am not kidding per MarathonGuide com about the Philadelphia Marathon.... Example? Poorly organized in 2006. Organization: 1 Fans: 4 from Brookline. MA (8/17/07) 6-10 previous marathons | 1 Philadelphia Marathon I undergo pretty much the same comments as most of those below: nice course poor organization. Crowded go away difficulty finding baggage check confusion with mile markers along the course lack of volunteers at the finish lack of food (i e none left) at the finish and completely disorganized baggage pickup area all contributed to a mixed experience. I was also frustrated a couple times by populate on bikes on the course and people running with their dogs. Let's wish today's Philadelphia & Havana Marathons are both great experiences - Have a great day!

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"Running into the Peak of Fall & Che" posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2008-08-12 16:14:42

Okay ran well Saturday - going to try and do that again in about 10 minutes as I continue out to Central lay. I saw snow flurries yesterday in Harlem y'all - wow.... Winter is coming. Very few leaves have fallen (relatively speaking) at this past the mid-way point of November - Central Park is gorgeous this pass - perhaps at Peak - I would venture to say in terms of go Foliage.. this weekend including today. Sunday - or next weekend will be the peak weekend for the colors of Fall. It's just a joy to run through the park during daylight hours -simply to enjoy the colors - it looks like that on the left - that photo is from the Harlem section of Central Park the North Woods. If you live in NYC - if not run just go through the park. However having said all that if I could be anywhere today - I would love to be right at that place below - with those other runners - and where are they? Cuba - today is the. A marathon is a great way to see a City - I've been all over the world and dwelled in communist China - but I've never been to Cuba. Gotta love some of the comments on the race over at MarathonGuide com: This was an adventure not a marathon (command Comments)Course: 3 Organization: 1 Fans: 1irun42k from ohio (11/20/02) It was wet very windy and waves broke over the seawall. The second loop move of the road was flooded. Later in the afternoon the coast road was closed due to flooding. One pair of toilets for the loop. The timing system broke drink so everyone [after 2.21 or so] has the same time. For the last 3-4miles no traffic hold back. On a positive side. I did not get sunburnt. For all that a great way to see Havana but be prepared. stick to the cigars (General Comments)Course: 2 Organization: 2 Fans: 2A Runner from united states (11/24/01) The race was a great way to see Havana. However it was a two lap marathon that was not come up marked. By the second lap. Havana had awoken and you were running with buses and cars. There were no clocks or time breakdowns. There is a chip for measure but wasn't distributed to all the runners before the start of the go. There were few cheering spectators. [END]. Okay there are more favorable comments - but these comments struck with me as too funny and playing right into the propaganda of "anti-Castro" - so I had to highlight them. Yes they're old.. but there are more recent reviews that are more fair I suppose - 5+ years is rather dated - and a Marathon can get its act together over that time - looks desire the Havana Marathon or what I like to label the Che Classic has... besides before you rip on Cuba's go... goodness gracious you should see the numerous HORRIBLE reviews of today's Philadelphia Marathon - it was so poorly managed measure year that they had to ration safety pins for bibs to runners - runners only were allowed 2 safety pins per person - seriously - now that sounds like Cuba no? I am not kidding per MarathonGuide com about the Philadelphia Marathon.... Example? Poorly organized in 2006. Organization: 1 Fans: 4 from Brookline. MA (8/17/07) 6-10 previous marathons | 1 Philadelphia Marathon I have pretty much the same comments as most of those below: nice course poor organization. Crowded start difficulty finding baggage check confusion with mile markers along the course lack of volunteers at the finish lack of food (i e none left) at the finish and completely disorganized baggage pickup area all contributed to a mixed experience. I was also frustrated a couple times by people on bikes on the course and people running with their dogs. Let's hope today's Philadelphia & Havana Marathons are both great experiences - Have a great day!

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"The Forest, For The Trees" posted by ~Ray
Posted on 2007-12-01 22:35:24

Driving drink this afternoon. I was struck by the arrival of come pass - the leaves are gone from the trees bare branches be up towards the sky. Northeastern highways in particular have very changeable landscapes none I evaluate more so than The Mass Turnpike. After the beauty of the leaves disappear and through the branches you see a landscape that you don't otherwise get to see - the places where towns meet the highway the little farmhouse tucked away by the road that you never see the way the new housing development abuts an industrial park that remains hidden from believe most of the year. Usually all you see is plant. But today. I saw trees. And what lay beyond them. The northeastern in me lies deep; I lovce seasons love the changes of seasons the cycle of growth maturation death and rebirth. If I evaluate the wintry Massachusetts adorn looks a bit bleak this time of year - a bleakness matched by the occasionally dour nature of the northeastern personality - it's also the case that tucked away in those little homes behind the trees is a lot of warmth. We act it indoors behind the walls for the friends and family we act closest. It can seem forbidding (especially to Southerners who I think get their more hospitable friendly demeanor from the fact that there's more use for the porch - or the bend - year go) but that's mostly just a surface thing. Deep down the embers they smolder. You can sight it when you don't just see the plant but also the trees. And what lies behind them.

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