Tours
Life underneath a southern cross (aka The Road Less Travelled Tour)
by Ranil on Apr.18, 2009, under Life List, Points Of Importance, Tours
The things I’ve seen and the things I’ve done I wouldn’t change for the world. I’ve seen beauty and sadness. I’ve jumped from waterfall and swam in blue ocean waters surrounded by white sand. I’ve met strangers who became family and strengthened ties with far away relatives. But my heart still belongs to LA and the faces that I left behind.
The Dicks, Chicks, Parachutes, and a Zipline Tour
by Ranil on Dec.01, 2008, under Something New, Tours
What makes a man give up a perfectly good Thanksgiving Dinner with family and friends? The chance at adventure and the opportunity to reach out and kiss the sky! It started off with an article about the kids at google installing a zipline. A few hours later and a dozen phonecalls away – the beginnings of a roadtrip to Northern California to ride the Zipline into infamy. A few days later the notion of Sky Diving fell into place. With that our roadtrip was born.
The Vegas, Why The F@$K Not? Tour
by Ranil on Sep.01, 2008, under Life in Los Angeles, Tours
Sometimes the unexpected happens and an adventure can happen.. Late one Saturday night two friends took a detour on the way to the Broadway Bar in Downtown Los Angeles and ended up in a far different place. What started out as a simple outing became an unplanned road trip to Sin City.
You Said 8, But You Meant 3 Tour
by Ranil on Apr.22, 2008, under Tours
Ahh.. Another roadtrip in the books. Last weekend my humble group of friends decided to go to Yosemite National Park. Many were invited, few came. People said they were going to leave at 8 am, but didn’t actually end up leaving till 3 pm. We lost Wes, but he found us. We ran into a few deer, but no bears. Monopoly was played, drinking was had, and cigarettes – we had a few.
All in all, it was a good trip. Very relaxing and the cabin was spectacular. Nestled deep in Yosemite National Park it was amazing to be surrounded by trees and a running brook all the while enjoying the comforts of a cabin. Camping would’ve been a good way to go, but we took this route instead. Imagine being able to BBQ while being surrounded by nature. It was good fun.
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There’s Snow In Arizona?
by Ranil on Mar.18, 2008, under Nostalgia, Tours
A roadtrip is a nice way to get away from it all for a period of time. Last week a friend of mine, Arman, got into USC School of Accounting and decided it would be a good time to take a roadtrip. Our plan of escape, hop in his car and head east towards Arizona. Our visit included a visit to meteor crater and a visit to Arizona’s Petrified Wood Forrest.
I am pleased to say that his car thoroughly smelled like cigarettes after the trip and that the biggest surprise to us that there was snow in Arizona – who knew? I thought Arizona was a desolate wasteland that the rest of the country had forgotten. I was mistaken. So along with the Grand Canyon, Arizona actually has something worth visiting, even if the way there was plagued with flat barren land.
Unfortunately for us, Arizona was in the middle of a cold spell and cold, strong, gusty winds were present the entire trip. 1234 miles later and we’re back in LA and back to the grind. Whoo Hoo. To those who didn’t go, be glad – if the wind didn’t get you, our farts would have.
The roadtrip is a favorite experience of mine. To me, the journey is sometimes more important than the destination. It gives people a chance to bond all the while experiencing America at it’s finest. I love stopping at rest stops along the way and comparing them to other rest area’s that I’ve been to. I love stocking up on beef jerky and drinking energy drinks to keep me awake as I drive. While this roadtrip was nowhere near as long or as spectacular as my “Sponge Bob Visits America” roadtrip, I must say it was still quite enjoyable. Here’s to seeing you on the next roadtrip…