Colleen’s travelogue

Inside the shed

Inside the shed

People enjoying their breakfast at Tin Shed Garden Cafe. About a third of the people brought their dogs with on their morning breakfast journey. Dogs seem to make a great conversation piece over a meal.

Rock garden

Rock garden

The sun filtered through the Douglas firs onto the Japanese rock garden.

Portland from the Japanese Gardens

Portland from the Japanese Gardens

On a good day, Mt. Hood is visible, but not this day. It was still a super good day to be exploring the city and walking in the Japanese Gardens.

Hangman in the library

Hangman in the library

While having an adult beverage in the library bar in the Kennedy School with a friend, I was inspired to start a game of hangman. A few new friends joined us in contributing to the game. And at a few points the whole room went quiet with all eyes on the chalkboard while everyone tried to figure out what the phrase was. It was a real hit. Above the chalkboards: An overhead projector screen.

Dog and sign

Dog and sign

My roommate's dog Bella posing ever so nicely in front of the Kennedy School sign. Notice how the leash is still being held.

Monument in shadow

Monument in shadow

The light was bouncing between light and dark on the Washington Monument all day on the Mall, still a beautiful day to be strolling in the nation's capital.

Washington Monument

Washington Monument

A lovely day on the Mall in DC.

Who knew indoor plants could be so enthralling?

Who knew indoor plants could be so enthralling?

While touring the Royal Botanical Gardens, Kew, we came upon the world's oldest living potted plant (planted 1775). Considering the ease at which most people kill plants, it's startling to see in front of you the one plant that has survived the longest. This is just one of many amazing horticultural phenomena on display at Kew.

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A path through Brompton

A path through Brompton

Walking down a path alone through Brompton Cemetery in London on a cold, cloudy winter day, I couldn't help but feel so grateful that I was one of the few things alive and well in this Victorian cemetery.

Karaoke: Edinburgh Style

Story written 20 March 2008

Who knew that you only needed to go as far as the hostel bar to have a good time in Edinburgh?

Colleen O'Sullivan

Colleen O'Sullivan has been a member since 2 January 2008 and goes by colleenosullivan.

Currently in Bend Oregon.

Subscriber since April 2008!

I am an amateur worker and professional traveler. I live in Bend, Oregon and drink good beer liberally. Right now I am saving up money for an around the world trip so I can contribute more to the Everywhere community. Donations accepted.

You can also find Colleen at www.geocities.com/kewlkahis.