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Catnip to adventure travellers in search of an authentic Hawaiian escape, Molokai is often referred to as 'The most Hawaiian island'. With little other than true Aloha on offer, those who board a tiny turboprop plane in Honolulu should expect to step back in time when they land in Ho'olehua.
Unlike its neighbours Molokai does not cater for the package holiday goer. There are no major chain hotels or supermarkets, no luxury resorts and very few tour operators. Without the usual selection of restaurants, activities and tours to occupy your time Molokai encourages you to connect with the heritage of the Hawaiian people, to drink in the lush landscape and immerse yourself in the tropical waters.
Hawaii is not a low cost destination however there are a number of ways you can keep your travel expenses to a minimum
Connections to Molokai – $98 – $140 return
With no major airlines flying into Molokai a connection is essential, this can be obtained via Mokulele Air on Oahu or Maui, or via the Hawaiian Ocean Project Ferry on Maui.
Accommodations on Molokai based on double occupancy – from $120/night
Despite the closure of the island's only resort in 2008, there are plenty of places to lay your head. Self-catered options are by far the most popular, with limited dining options on the island kitchen facilities provide the flexibility to be budget and health conscious should you wish.
During my week on Molokai I rented a one bedroom Vacations-Abroad.com Wavecrest Condo which offers self-catered accommodation, a private lanai with views over the ocean to Maui, and use of a private pool. It was also equipped with snorkelling gear, beach towels, games and a small library of reference books detailing various aspects of the island and its heritage.
If you're feeling adventurous check out Pu'u O Hoku Ranch. Offering a rather more rustic retreat this biodynamic and organic ranch and farm is set on 14,000 acres of protected land, immersed in the transcendent beauty of forest, sky and ocean.
Transport on Molokai – from $40/day
There is no public transport on the island so a rental car is a necessity if you are to avoid high taxi fares throughout your stay.
For international visitors Alamo offer standard car rental packages, I paid around $280 for one week rental of an economy class car however on arrival I received a free upgrade to a convertible sports car as the depot were sold out of economy options.
If you hold a valid US car insurance policy of your own, you can rent from local resident Pat who operates Mobettah Cars.
Although to some it may appear as though Moloaki has little in the way of entertainment there's ample to keep you occupied during your stay.
After a breakfast of tropical fruits and pancakes it's time to hit the beach, and at just 38 miles in length you can be at any beach on the island with ease.
I spent a number of afternoons exploring the island's coastline, lazing on Papohaku Beach and diving on the fringing reef which runs like a marine highway between Molokai and neighbouring Maui.
Action & Adventure – from $100pp
If outdoor adventure is your cup of tea then head to Molokai Outdoors who will outfit you for guided sea kayaking, scuba diving and hiking excursions. I chose to dive the fringing reef and had a close encounter with some of Hawaii's turtles!
History & Heritage – $199pp
Molokai is renowned for its rich cultural heritage and breathing in the island's past is an integral itinerary addition.
Those keen to immerse themselves in Molokai's darker side can take a guided mule ride or hike down through the Kalaupapa National Historical Park to a remote peninsula that was once home to those islanders afflicted with Hansen's Disease. As I was on a restricted budget I opted to visit the spectacular Kalaupapa Lookout which offers a dramatic view of the peninsula and the island's vast sea cliffs.
There are no traffic lights on the island!
Molokai is home to just 8,000 people. There is one major road which links the east and west coast and another which links the north and south. In all honesty there's just no need for traffic management.
For a brief snapshot of my week long stay on Molokai check out this video or refer to my handy Molokai travel guide for more information.
Have you explored the island of Molokai? Share your trip report with me below.
Cost/day: $1500
What's the most exciting thing that's happened lately?
I'm finally having a baby!! (Our sixth.)
Describe a typical day:
We're staying in the mountains of the Central Valley, with a gorgeous view of the ocean waaaay off in the distance. Grandma and grandpa have come to visit, in anticipation of the birth of our sixth child. We've all been a little antsy just waiting around (which is why we took a trip to the chocolate farm, just an hour from our house, on my due date
But now the day has finally arrived. It's beautiful, the sun is shining and my labor has started. Our new baby will be joining our family soon!
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
Like: The house where we are living has a beautiful ambience. From the balcony of the master bedroom I can see the Pacific Ocean off in the far distance, surrounded by deep, verdant hills that are often clothed with soft, white clouds. Toucans, green parrots and other exotic birds perch in the trees outside my windows.
I feel loved and supported by my husband and children, as well as my cousin, mother and step-dad and midwife who are all in attendance. Pura vida!
Dislike: The only thing I dislike today are my intensifying contractions… but they will result in a miraculous experience, so they are worth the discomfort.
Describe a challenge you faced:
Deciding to have this baby was a huge challenge for me. My fifth birth was extremely difficult, and although I felt that having another child was the right thing for our family, I was scared to death to give birth again!
Now the day is here, and I'm feeling peaceful, confident and surrounded by love and inner power and strength.
What new lesson did you learn?
I did it! She's here!
She's beautiful and perfect, and I was strong.
The birth was perfect, and I feel empowered.
Saige Journee Denning, 9lbs and 21 inches long.
Where next?
Staying put here and enjoying the 'babymoon'.
You can read the full birth story here.
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$25 per person
What's the strangest thing you've seen lately?
It was strange watching fisherman on the river covered from head to toe, including a sort of ski mask, in scorching heat.
Describe a typical day:
Work and homeschool in the early morning, as always. Breakfast would be at our guesthouse.
We spent a lot of time simply relaxing at the beach or on the river. Our days were spent exploring the region by motorbike. We rode over to Kep, a nearby beach town. Other days we found caves, salt fields, little bars with docks we leapt off of into the river below, a national park we biked through and a pepper plantation, a local crop that is renowned the world over.
Evenings we usually spent in the small town, along the river, eating at one of the local restaurants.
Describe an interesting conversation you had with a local:
I talked with one local about her experience living in Australia for two years and her return to Cambodia. She explained that for years she wanted to return to Australia to live because there were far more opportunities for her.
However, she was very happy to report that this slowly began to change, for her, about eight years back when tourism began to take off. She said twelve years ago the idea that she would have more opportunities in Cambodia than in Australia was unfathomable. But for her this was now true.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
I really like the laid back pace of Kampot. After the heaviness of Phnom Penh it was just what we needed. It's a small town so everything is easy, e.g. finding food, parking, accommodation. People are very friendly and the river is beautiful, especially at sunset.
There was little I disliked about Kampot. If I had to choose something it would be that a lot of the roads are under construction, so, depending on your location, the air can be extremely dusty.
Describe a challenge you faced:
Getting lost on the motorbike in the midday sun with no water, Google maps being inoperable and an inability to speak Khmer. There were very few people we could even stop to ask directions and no real way to explain the main road—any main road—we were looking for.
We finally found a small gas station and were able to get our bearings and make it out of there. Three people crammed on a motorbike in that heat, with that much dust and no water is something we can luckily now laugh about. Not so at the time.
What new lesson did you learn?
We'd already learned this lesson before, but I guess we needed to learn it again. When venturing outside of town be sure to bring a paper map in addition to a map on your phone. Being able to point to any spot on the map will save if you have no way of telling a willing person where you want to go. Oh, and bring more water than you think you need.
Where next?
Bali, Indonesia
The Great Ocean Road
The Great Ocean Road and it's scenic tourist hotspots come without cost. What we found was fuel was expensive and will eat in to much of your daily allowance. We estimated at least $150 was spent in 2 days. The particular campground we stayed on was around $35 bucks for a pitch. This would probably rise in peak season.
Describe a typical day
The great ocean road is nothing more than a spectacular scenic drive. A 250 kilometre road along the south coast of Australia. 250k is by no means a long drive in terms of driving across Australia which made it hard not to rush it.
We set out from Torquay a small town at the foot of the Ocean Road. Replenishing our food stock and refilling the petrol tank we set off. Putting pedal to metal we began our journey.
It is a hard task not to slow the driving down to a minimum as you peer out the window at the vast Ocean that separates Australia and the Antarctic. Within an hour we had pulled up at several viewing spots. Each spot offering a new perspective of this Vast coast. Our aim was to reach some of the more renowned landmarks but each twist and turn of the road would reveal a new outstanding view that just had to be savoured.
A few kilometres under our belt we pulled into to our first destination, a beautiful vantage point that looked out over the Twelve Apostles. These great natural monoliths stand tall and mighty from the ocean. The towering Rock formations are the result of years of erosion, proof of Australia's natural beauty.
Although the rocks were once twelve standing spires only 8 remain. Remnants of the other four can still be seen led across the ocean below. A bare footed walk along the quiet beach allowed us time to stop and appreciate the pillars. An ample opportunity to take photos and dip your feet in the water.
We took our time and enjoyed our surroundings before moving on. Hopping back into our camper we carried on down the road. We were in no rush and refused to cram too much into a single day. So we travelled further on and for one last point of interest, the London Bridge.
This scenic rock formation was no longer standing but is still a sight to behold. It was once a free standing arch created by years of erosion. It had collapsed and left behind a small island and remnants that lined the ocean floor. We listened to a local story teller tell a humorous tale of the rocks collapse With an hour taking in this picturesque sight we decided to make tracks.
In no particular hurry we stopped for a fish and chips at one of the many small towns along this drive. Relaxing by the water we researched a place to stay. A campsite 10 kilometres down the road and only a short drive to Airlies Inlet our first destination of our list for day 2.
Settling down we sparked up the barbecue, grilled ourselves some steaks and sat and enjoyed a glass of wine savouring the quiet relaxing surroundings. The stars filled the night sky as the sun fell away. The sound of the ocean gently soothed us as we reminisced on our amazing day.
Describe an interesting conversation
When we stopped at London Bridge a local story teller told the story of the day the rock collapsed. A man and a women had taken a stroll together across the rock to the island. After spending sometime here, the "bridge" had plummeted to the sea below. Both parties were fortunately safe but in need of rescue. With helicopters and sea rescue assisting the couple off the island it had stirred media interest. This was last thing the gentlemen had wanted. His intention was not to let anyone know where he had been that day. He had just so happened to become stranded on the island with his Mistress, an affair he would have rather kept under wraps. Instead he had made headline news and been exposed for all his infidelities. A true test of Karma.
What's the strangest thing you've seen lately?
There isn't really anything strange to see down this beautiful road.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
The best part of the journey for me was the scenery. It had been the picturesque dream I had imagined Australia to be. Enjoying the road with the windows down and the breathing in the cool sea air. The dream had become a reality
A minor dislike is the road is very short, we had hoped to travel for a few days, this is hard to do as campsites are few and far between. You will find yourself having to cover more distance in order to find a place for the night.
Where next?
Blue Mountains!!!!
$40 per person if visiting Angkor Wat. $20 if not.
What's the strangest thing you've seen lately?
The various temples of the massive Angkor Complex, the hordes of tourists that descend upon them, and the mass of children selling trinkets at each entrance and exit.
Describe a typical day: About half of our days were spent exploring the many temples of Angkor. On those days we would wake early to get out before the sun was too intense. We would spend the next several hours jockeying for position with other tourists in an attempt to get a picture or try for a near-impossible quiet moment of reflection. We usually headed back to the hotel around 2:00 where there was thankfully a pool so we could cool off. Afternoons and evenings were spent homeschooling and working until we'd head out to dinner, walking along the beautiful tree-lined river walk.
Describe an interesting conversation you had with a local: I talked to one local about the tuk-tuk profession in Siem Reap. According to him, Siem Reap is a bit of destination for people throughout Cambodia to come and try their hand at driving a tuk-tuk. Relatively, they can make good money by driving tourists around the Angkor Complex for the entire day or even over three or more days. Cambodians come from other cities or villages with the hope of doing well. Hearing this was not surprising considering the amount of drivers we saw there.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
There are two sides to Siem Reap for me: the insanity of the main buildings of the Angkor Complex and the town itself. Angkor was certainly worth seeing but really frustrating due to the amount of tourists. Leaving your hotel around 5:00 a.m. is the only way to get around this. Or you can visit the less popular buildings, which are generally not crowded and really peaceful. As for the city itself, I actually liked it quite a bit. I liked being able to find anything I could ever need or want in a small space at the market. The walk along the river is really peaceful and the restaurants were good and cheap. Locals were kind and helpful. Outside of the city and the main temple complex there were a lot of beautiful hikes and natural scenery. The only thing I disliked was that it was incredibly touristy, but it was expected.
Describe a challenge you faced: I don't really want to call it challenge, but I was confronted with a well known scam in Siem Reap. This one involves a lady or child asking for assistance while holding a baby. She holds up a baby bottle and tells you she doesn't want money, only milk for the baby. If you oblige and follow her to the store that is close by, she simply goes back later and returns the formula and gets the cash.
I'd been traveling long enough to know that something seemed off with the request so I declined. It was hard, though, to have a mother holding a baby pulling on your arm asking for help and then refusing. Even though I knew it was some sort of scam, which was later confirmed when I read about it online, it was still a haunting image. Despite it being a scam there was still a sadness to it all.
What new lesson did you learn?
I have a hard time enjoying anything if there are too many tourists, travelers, whatever you want to call them/us. Sometimes, though, if you want to see a place you just have to deal with it. I was able to actually enjoy some places in Angkor despite the huge amount of tourists surrounding me by accepting that it is just part of the deal. I can't expect that a place so renowned is going to be free from tourists and disliking my time or hoping for something different is pointless. I had to accept that part of the Angkor experience is dealing with other people (a lot of other people). It was nice, though, to get to some of the less known spots in the complex where I could be alone and contemplate the grandeur and wonder of such an amazing place.
Where next?
Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
Cost/day: $50/day
What's the strangest thing that's happened lately?
We left the beach life in Nicaragua and are housesitting in the mountains of Costa Rica, above San Jose.
I'm 8 1/2 months pregnant, but that doesn't stop us from taking a trip to the beach after we've been here a couple of weeks. You can see the ocean from our house in the mountains of Costa Rica, but it appears deceptively close. What we think will be a short drive to enjoy the sun and waves, turns into a 2 hour bumpy, off-road adventure and a flat tire.
I hope I don't go into labor.
Describe a typical day:
Our days have been spent at home at the mountain house, preparing for the birth of our sixth child.
But today we decided to take a trip to the beach today. Two bumpy hours and a flat tire later we finally arrived. The beach was large, the sun shone high, we picked fresh coconuts from the tree and found sand dollars in the sand.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
Like: Costa Rica is a beautiful country. We love being back (we lived here in 2007-2008). We're excited to explore it once more — the beaches, rainforests, oceans, waterfalls and rivers.
Dislike: After living in Guatemala, El Salvador and Nicaragua for the last 1 1/2 years, Costa Rica is comparatively more expensive — housing, food and activities… but I think we'll adjust. We're loving it here.
Describe a challenge you faced:
I've had all my babies at home (except for my adopted daughter ) I'd like to have this one at home in Costa Rica, but we've been working out logistics… can the midwife make it in time? Is there a hospital nearby?
What new lesson did you learn?
Every travel experience offers joy and disappointment, pleasure and pain, beauty and the unsightly. Traveling well is learning how to embrace both… still true.
Where next?
Staying put here for a while… I'm sure you can guess why.
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$30/day per person
What's the strangest thing you've seen lately?
A stroll through the Luang Prabang morning market brought something different to my senses every time. One morning, I saw a woman with a pile of chickens on the ground for sale. I thought the chickens were dead, but one of them started to get up and the woman shushed it like a dog and it laid back down. A little further down, a large tub of massive frogs awaited purchase next to huge cuts of fish and pig faces staring back at me. Most of the food lay on the ground on tarps.
Describe a typical day:
After breakfast, homeschool and work are completed in the morning, we head out to do things like swim in the Mekong, visit the unexploded ordinances center, take a hands-on class in traditional weaving and natural dyeing or rice farming. We did a lot of wandering around the beautiful, quiet town just getting lost and finding little gems as well as riding a motorbike on the outskirts of town.
Describe an interesting conversation you had with a local:
It was interesting talking with our guide from the rice farming course. He graduated from college, spoke English very well and told us he could have chosen to work in an office. In fact, for a time he had worked in an office. But he grew up near the farm and the idea of being able to work outside everyday was more appealing to him than sitting in an office, even if it meant he would be paid less. (more…)
Green Patch camp in Jervis bays Booderee National Park is cheap as Chips, there is nothing here that asks you to spend money, only the camping pitch which is around $30 to $40 a night. This is money well spent for a beautiful haven of wildlife, woodland and beaches. If you have yourself a supply of food, you won't find yourself spending a cent more. Barbecue areas exist but may need a good hose down before cooking!
Huskisson however is a small fishing town with various Whale Watching and Dolphin tours around the area. Various restaurants and shops line the Main Street. So you might find yourself spending a little more enjoying the area.
Describe a typical day
Jervis Bay is not a roller coaster of excitement which is the beauty of the National Park. It is a calm, tranquil, secluded piece of New South Wales.
From our camper we cooked ourselves some bacon and eggs and sat at our camping table and submersed ourselves in our surroundings. Wallabies bumble about undisturbed by your presence. Various parrots and other colourful birds swoop around the green canvas of the trees that make up the woodlands. We entertained ourselves for a while before grabbing a towel and heading for the beach.
Jervis Bay has many walking trails around the different sections of the National Park. We wandered for a good hour taking in the fresh air and luscious greenery and calm before settling on the beach.
We were told that it was the whitest sand beach in the world (although I'm sure many other beaches may say the same) and it was certainly the whitest sand we had ever seen. It seemed so pure and clean, untouched by any other elements. The sand crunched under our feet, reminiscent of fresh snow fall under boots. The beach stretched across the cove from the rocky edges that held several fisherman to the merging edge of the woodlands. The beach was almost deserted and blissfully quiet. So we sat watching the waters lap the white sands, we let the sun beat down and read our books.
Later that day we had booked ourselves on a trip out into the waters with the promise of some Humpback Whale Watching, so we took our camper for a quick drive to Huskisson. A large speed boat waited for us and we climbed aboard and set off out to sea. The rough nature of the waters made for a great deal of fun on our search for sea life.
A very knowledgable tour guide talked us though the story of the bay – yet another discovery of Captain Cook. For a while it seemed we had paid for nothing more that a boat ride. Everyone's eyes were peeled and eager to spot something but to no avail. The odd wave gave a little excitement of a possible whale spot here and there. Then after a long wait and from out of the blue a large juvenile male whale wanted to give us a show. For almost twenty minutes we watched from almost 50 feet away this beautiful creature diving from the waters and blowing water to our amazement. Many of the tourists clambered over each other for a good picture.
Before long the whale had grown tired and moved on as did we. We were on our way to a small rock that was home to a large family of seals which again we were excited to see. At about five minutes into our journey a small asian lady spotted some unexpected sea life, from each side was the fantastic sight of a pod of dolphins as they followed the boat at great speeds. They threw themselves from the water in synchronised acrobatics. We watched for a good ten minutes before another magnificent show was over. The trip was turning out to be more than we had expected!
To end the tour we approached the seal rock where we found many seals sunbathing, unaffected by us being there. We watched as they went about there buisness; it was great to observe them as they dived into the sea and swim happily. We listened to their playful calls and snapped many photos. Before long It was time to head back to shore.
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Back on land we had ourselves a fish and chips by the sea and bought some meat for our evening barbecue.
On our return to Jervis Bay,
we settled for the night and enjoyed a beautiful unblemished sunset. We sparked up a barbecue and enjoyed the company of an elderly Australian couple that had pitched next to us. After a long day we retired to bed.
What's the strangest thing you've seen lately?
The local wildlife here has to be the tamest I have seen in Oz, or anywhere for that matter! The local parrots were very fond of our bananas and would gather in the trees around our camp. At any given opportunity they would swoop in numbers and attack our food bags. Watching a brightly coloured bird try and fly off with a banana is amusing in itself. However even after sundown there was no escaping the hungry undeterred wildlife. As I sat tucking into a burger I couldn't help ponder what the sensation was around my toes. With a torch in hand I had a startling moment when I noticed a possum happily licking my big toe! To say I was quick to leap up from my chair was an understatement! Although as quick as I was to jump up, so were the surrounding gang of possums just as quick stealing a loose sausage from our plate and running off for a late night snack. They were just as cute and amusing as they were devious rascals so we had a good laugh with them.
Describe an interesting conversation you had:
We were very fortunate to have been pitched next to a lovely elderly couple Steve and Leslie. You couldn't have found a happier pair of folks. We spoke for sometime about our travels, England and other general chit-chat.
What was interesting was they described themselves as the "Grey Nomads" part of a generation of retirees who, in their own words, wanted to "spend our children's inheritance on ourselves". They had quite simply sold their house, bought a camper and hit the road.
They had more knowledge than we could take in. They gave us great places to visit, taught us some great amusing Aussie lingo and they shared many stories and made us chuckle all night. The beauty of meeting this great couple was their firm idea of choosing not to live out retirement as a pensioner with nothing more to contribute to the world. They made sure every penny and every piece of hard work and graft in their nearly 70 years paid off. They made sure they had earned the right to be happy and enjoy their freedom.
This really opened my eyes to the Australian culture. On reflection it seems that the English culture seems to be that you work your entire life, grow old and die (not all English OAP's live like this but a large percentage) and hitting retirement means you hang up your hat and become useless and boring.
The Grey Nomads of Australia are abundant and it seems to be the best years of many of their lives. Steve and Leslie were full of life, happy and above all seemed unburdened by getting old. I wish them many more happy years. A truly inspiring couple.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
It was peaceful, calm and full of amazing wildlife. Our trip to Huskisson was an amazing day out and shouldn't be missed by any travellers to the area.
The only dislike is the lack of clean BBQ areas.
What new lesson did you learn?
That getting old is inevitable but life is to be enjoyed how ever many years you've seen. Steve and Leslie really opened my eyes to the idea that even in my golden years there shouldn't be a reason I can't still be living the life I'm leading now. Just be happy and enjoy the fact your still breathing.
Where next?
Phillip Island!!!
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Cost/day: $30/day
What's the strangest thing that's happened lately?
After crossing two borders in one day, and hanging out in León and Las Peñitas, we've finally found a place to stay for a little while.
My oldest son discovered a bat on the floor in the room where's he's staying in our rented beach house. He tried to let it go outside, but it doesn't fly. It crawled up a coconut tree, then glided into the attic of the neighbors house… oops. Sorry neighbors.
Describe a typical day:
In the morning we do study time with the kids, then they spend a few hours working on their projects (like creating with clay or drawing and coloring) while my husband and I do our work (with breaks for meals, which we eat together). Every evening we take a walk on the beach and watch the sunset. When we need groceries, we drive into the colonial city of León.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
Like: Loving this beach. It's great for beginner surfers (like my husband and kids — I'm not surfing, because I'm 7 months pregnant). It has beautiful sunsets, great sand and is good for wading and swimming at low tide.
León is a quaint city, with dozens of cathedrals. Doing our shopping there is a pleasure.
Dislike: Mosquitoes. Bats. We moved here in November and it was mosquito season. We were eaten alive. Hundreds of mosquito bites. Ahhhhh! And there's a couple of families of bats that have taken up residence in the roof.
Las Peñitas has a great beach, and a great surf, but the town itself is run down. It's up and coming, and there are a couple of nice rentals, but many of them are sketchy.
Describe a challenge you faced:
Dealing with the mosquitoes was an annoying challenge, until we moved into a house that was on the beach. The ocean breezes helped to eliminate them, although we still put on pants and long sleeves in the morning and evenings, and slept under mosquito nets.
Oh, and I've had to take multiple cold showers per day, and sit in front of a fan from 10 am until 5pm. That's what comes of living on the coast while 7 months pregnant.
And where will we have this baby??
What new lesson did you learn?
Every travel experience offers joy and disappointment, pleasure and pain, beauty and the unsightly. Traveling well is learning how to embrace both.
Where next?
A housesitting opportunity has come available in Costa Rica. I think it will be a good place to have a baby.
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$20 per person.
What's the strangest thing you've seen lately?
Both strange and incredibly, incredibly sad was seeing the many uses of empty US cluster-bomb shells. Laos was shelled continually by US planes during the Vietnam War. Injuries and deaths are still occurring to this day due to unexploded ordinances from these bombs, mostly cluster munitions. Seeing the use of the empty bombshells for flower pots, tables, etc. was shocking. Learning of this continuing–and mostly silent–tragedy was disturbing to put it mildly.
Describe a typical day:
After breakfast we usually do some work and homeschooling. We then head out to explore the area. We may hike to a cave that was used by the local people, including government offices, during the bombing mentioned above. Or we take a boat upriver and tube back, stopping along the way to relax on little islands in the river and watch the water buffalo. We may ride bikes to other caves and explore them with the help of the on-site ten year old guides. Or we may take a boat with a guide and then hike up 100 Waterfalls.
Exploring during the day was generally to a new place, but we always made sure to be back near the river around sunset. Watching the sun go down as the river came alive with children playing and adults coming down for various chores was a highlight. The river was the ultimate meeting point for the town.
Describe an interesting conversation you had with a local:
It was fascinating listening to our guide from the 100 Waterfalls hike. He had been a Buddhist monk for nine years before leaving that life two years prior. Apparently that was enough time outside for him. He was planning to soon reenter the monastery.
Even though he wasn't quite back in the monastery, he told us that once that decision had been made he once again took a vow of poverty. All money he made being a guide was sent home to his mother.
What do you like about where you are? Dislike?
I like that it is a small town. I like that the river is the lifeblood of the town. The people are kind and welcoming. The sheer-walled mountains abutting the river create such dramatic beauty. The Lao food is a welcome surprise; so healthy, unique, fresh and flavorful.
The only thing that I didn't like was the accessibility of the town. The road from Luang Namtha was akin to being on a dusty roller coaster for six hours.
Describe a challenge you faced:
If I had to pick any challenge in such an easy and peaceful place it would be the minivan ride over. The roads in Laos are notorious for causing motion sickness. They are both winding and full of potholes and ruts. Often the road turns from potholed to dirt and it creates a pretty unpleasant, dusty and jarring experience, hour after hour.
Just sitting back and accepting that this experience was going to be at the very least six hours was a bit of challenge. Not having any control over the situation is hard for me. Traveling full-time has challenged me in this area and after nine months on the road I think I'm marginally better now than when I started. Progress. All in all, though, if that's the biggest challenge, life isn't too hard, and it wasn't in Nong Khiaw.
What new lesson did you learn?
Just remembering to slow down and revel in simple experiences. The majority of my most memorable travel experiences haven't been seeing the big sites that we all travel so far to see. Many of my favorite moments have been things not listed in a guidebook or shown on travel shows. Simple things in Nong Khiaw like sitting by the river every night, swimming with my wife and daughter, making mudballs with local kids that we kicked around, and just watching and listening as a little town comes alive by the river at dusk. The beauty of the place and those experiences are treasured memories now.
Where next?
Luang Prabang, Laos.


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Pokemon X and Y have been released, and in addition to its fun gameplay and new Pokedex, there are many hidden mysteries hidden throughout, and some remain unsolved.
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Here is a brief list of some of the most mysterious happenings in Pokemon X and Y.
1. Professor Sycamore leaves the player a "surprise" after defeating him in battle. The surprise turns out to be a note left on the train platform in Couriway Town, but is a note seemingly written to a future Sycamore. Some have suggested that this note is an indication of a future Celebi event, involving time travel.
2. The editor-in-chief in the Lumiose City press building is gone pursuing a mythical Pokemon in the mountains. Terminus Cave is the only region in Kalos which contains a legendary Pokemon along with NPCs, and yet the editor-in-chief is nowhere to be found. Some believe the editor-in-chief is in fact in a different region entirely. A region yet to be revealed, perhaps?
3. The Sundial in Anistar City allegedly has a treasure hidden at the tip of its shadow (according to an NPC), and yet a shadow is nowhere to be found.
4. The hedges in Parfum Palace are comprised to look like Pokemon. From an aerial view, it is clear that Pyroar, Chandelure, and Solrock make up three of the four hedges. However, the fourth one is very hard to discern. Some theories include Bronzor, Rotom upside-down, or Entei, but the rumor is if the player presents all four Pokemon from the hedges that a special event will unlock.
5. Jaune Plaza in Lumiose City is oddly quiet, but after beating the game, the two ladies in the Plaza will purport that they can hear the Lava Dome Pokemon in the Plaza. The Lava Dome Pokemon is Heatran, but so far, no one has found the Pokemon inside the Plaza.
6. The train station billboard in Lumiose City has a note that says, "I'm going to go for help. Wait in the usual place." Where is the usual place?!
7. There are five meteorites in Ambrette Town in a laboratory, and meteorites typically have to do with Deoxys and its various four forms. However, since there are five meteorites here, fans think it is either addressing something else entirely, or Deoxys is getting a new form. Perhaps if you bring a Deoxys to the lab, something will happen...
8. The Strange Souvenir is an item given to you by an NPC who is a backpacker. However, the item does absolutely nothing in Pokemon X and Y. At least, not yet...
9. The Lumiose Ghost Girl has been long discussed, and it seems if the player has a Rotom in his or her party and talks to her, she will give you a Rare Candy. A very creepy event for such a simple item.
What do you think of these Pokemon X and Y mysteries?
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I also have buy one from http://www.syma-rc.com/Syma-S800G-4C...pter-with-GYRO , they also have a lot of parts for choice.
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Just an update after more flights on my S800G..
I'm now actually enjoying flying it, as it makes you work at it - though not annoyingly so, just enough to keep your mind on the job. Stability is good and pitch and yaw are quite controllable, it's just the lack of smooth roll control that lets it down as a supposedly '4ch' heli. You need to use the throttle more on this heli as you fly around too but it's no real problem. The manual states this is a '3.5ch' heli and that seems a more accurate description - three good channels and half a 'roll' channel I think the problem is the 'roll' pot inside the Tx. If the motors that actuate the swash plates were erratic then we'd have problems with pitch and yaw too but they're fine, so the only culprit left is the pot. Maybe the more technically-minded among us will find out - I'd like to see someone find a solution as I've no real problem with this heli otherwise (except those short (9mm) Tx sticks which I'll replace with some metal tube as they just pull off and leave nice steel shafts ideal for CA'ing tube onto) Anyway, I'm now quite used to the fact that left roll is instant, right roll takes half the stick movement to start, and there's not much proportional control either way. Provided you anticipate this, go gently and use the throttle to maintain height (it loses height quickly when you hit the roll stick), you can control it well. Flying it 3ch is straightforward but thinking ahead is definitely required when using that 4th channel (and allowing more space). Okay, it's not perfect but I'm still glad I bought this heli; it has its own peculiarities (and stick arrangement) but it can be made to fly well with practice and concentration.. and I wouldn't want every heli I owned to have identical flight characteristics anyway. Part of the attraction for me is that each one is different - even my four S107's show slight variances between them. As long as it's not a totally unflyable pig - and this one certainly isn't - a bit of variety and challenge is good. With 8 mins flying time, you at least have time to practice with it! If you can pick one up really cheaply, it's still worth getting - it'll keep up your co-ordination skills if nothing else. Steve |
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As to your point above about the need for throttle management while rolling left/right, I think this may have more to do with the throttle sensitivity and difficulty in maintaining a constant throttle when rolling. Think of the natural arc your thumb makes when rolling left/right - it will naturally move the throttle down, and even a tiny movement of the S800g's throttle will have a big effect. WJH - thanks for the link, are you affiliated with this company? Do you know when the S022g (big Chinook, with a gyro) is coming out? Pretty good prices, and whoa look what else is coming! |
Mar 15, 2012, 02:57 PM | ||
I have had a look through that site and find it a bit weird that most of the helis are "Out of stock". They have the S022 listed as having a gyro, in the pictures they have photographed two different models, check out the decals Plus if you watch the video on the S022 page I have my doubts whether the S022 in the video has a gyro. and I can buy the S022 cheaper in the UK than the price they are advertising I think this looks like a buyer beware site cheers John. |
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Seems like the website at least lists the "current" Syma models in stock, with all the upcoming ones listed as "coming soon". I sent them an email asking for confirmation on the S022 if it's really a 'g' model unlike the photo showing the old TX. Strange if Syma lets them get away with a URL like that if they're not somehow affiliated? Anyway I agree, until I hear some unvarnished feedback will wait to order anything from the site. cheers Kurt |
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On the syma S800G, I've been flying it for a couple of days. It works better than other micro 4 channels I've flown, ie. Zhengun Z008. Haven't had much occasion to crash it and I've flown the 800 outdoors with up to 5 knot breeze. The 800 seems just a sturdy as the 107G only down side is the flight time, both indoor and outdoor the best I can do is only under 5 minutes. I did notice the battery is the same as the 107G. Question. Will the same battery mod that works on the 107G do for the 800? |
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Whiich battery mod are you meaning as there have been a few done since the S107G came out I would think any of the mods will work since the battery is the same as the S107G, although the S800G battery is mounted differently, this is why I ask which mod you mean cheers John. |
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Hey Scotsoft and thx
I've only been hobby flying for a couple of months, the mod I saw on you tube for the 107G is for the 200mah Battery 3.7v Lithium Polymer. I did this mod on my first 107G for about 15 min. of flight time, the second 107G(fake/clone) I did the 200mah Battery 3.7v Lithium Polymer mod x2 batteries but it crapped out the balance so I moved the 2nd battery underneath the frame and that solved it. I want to do 1 battery mod on the 800G but I haven't read any 411 on the subject |
Mar 15, 2012, 07:09 PM | ||
I am sorry but I don't understand what you mean when you write you haven't read any "411". I have no idea what a 411 is |
Mar 16, 2012, 07:53 AM | ||
@obermed This is an International forum and not everyone knows the meanings of these quaint numerical codes |
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That is good news re the larger battery, are your flight times increased? |
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When it comes to infrastructure, the frontrunner rapidly becomes the laggard. Someone building up their infrastructure from nothing can look at the forerunners and avoid their mistakes and include the latest technology while the forerunner has become dependent on the existing infrastructure so it must be maintained while the new system is built.
Consider a 'modern' road built in 1790. It would be wide enough for two carriages to pass, it would be paved in cobblestone, and would have amazing drainage that let the water flow off to the side rather than puddle up. Imagine you built out this road system for your entire city. Now Mr. McAdam comes along with his new paving system and your neighboring town that didn't get around to 'modernizing' their roads when you did now starts their own project. Their roads will be better in many respects. Do you tear up your old cobblestones and repave your roads? Or do you live with your system until it becomes a problem?
Fast forward 200 years. The amazing two lane carriageway is barely wide enough for a single modern car, the rights of way/easements have been established so houses are built up to the edge, and any upgrade to this road system is going to require not just regarding, but purchasing/condemning hundreds of properties. Compare that to a third world nation putting in their highway system. Lots of open space to utilize, no underground utilities to worry about rerouting or damaging, No overhead bridges built 60 years ago that require replacing (since they were only wide enough to span a 2 lane road not a 4 lane divided highway.
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Buster OlneyBuster Olney writes that after it appears the New York Yankees offered CC Sabathia only a one-year extension, the pitcher has a big decision to make. Sabathia could ask for a longer extension or opt out of his current contract and become a free agent.
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Some options, like David Ortiz and Jon Garland, appear to be no-b...
Buster OlneyA close look at the options market shows some no-brainers out there, such as the Padres being able to lock up Jon Garland's inning-eating ways for another year at a good rate; in other cases -- we're looking at you, Berkman -- it's a no-brainer to pass.
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Home Run Derby contestants Corey Hart, Chris Young should build o...
Eric KarabellEric Karabell projects the total homers the participants in the Home Run Derby will hit in the season's second half.
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MLB - Predicting the Home Run Derby champ
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David Ortiz, Manny Ramirez and A-Rod weren't alone, but to be bus...
Buster OlneyDavid Ortiz, Manny Ramirez, Alex Rodriguez and others weren't alone, but to be nailed for steroids use in 2003 -- knowing what the players knew regarding the consequences -- took a special kind of selfishness, Buster Olney says. With lots of reaction.
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TV.com Commenter Shout-Outs: Your Recent Thoughts on Falling in Love with Community, the Shows You Watch with Your Family, and the Sci-Fi You Want to See on TV
It's been an eventful week at TV.com, and what better way to cap things off than with Commenter Shout-Outs, where we highlight the smartest and funniest observations made by you, our illustrious readership. This week we reminisce over your favorite family time shows, we search your hearts for your fondest Community memories, and we probe your psyches for thoughts on the kind of sci-fi you'd love to watch. Let's get right to it!
Price asked what TV shows you watched growing up that brought your family closer together. Think of it as TV.com therapy. Here's what you said:
Icesumly2 realized he can trace his entire family history through shows he cherished and shared with his kin::
Great topic! I've never really thought about it, but I do have some great family memories involving TV shows.
When I was growing up it was Star Trek: Next Generation (and later also Voyager and Enterprise). At one point my parents (finally) allowed me to stay up late for The X-Files. Now I have the opening tune as my ringtone for when they call me.
My mother used to work late, so around dinnertime me and my dad always watched New York Undercover together.
Later (when I had already moved out) we had a huge Battlestar Galactica marathon around the Christmas break.
Now, whenever I'm home we watch a few episodes of Fringe. I bought the DVDs of S2 and S3 for them, because the airing schedule in my country is even worse than it is in the US, and I wanted to share it with them! And my dad and me have a new show together, Breaking Bad. I've already seen all episodes, but now that they are showing it on TV here I'm watching it again... and talking on the phone with my dad about it afterwards!
AnoukvdZee and her family share a love for all things Joss Whedon:
When I was little, my mother watched soap operas, so I did as well. Now, we watch crime shows together. Usually our tastes in TV don't overlap, but crime I can enjoy and my mother really loves me watching it with her. My brother and I share multiple series together, so we usually go on to each other about the ins and outs of a certain show.
The shows my mother, brother and I always watched together were Joss Whedon shows -- Buffy, Angel, and Firefly. And we forced my brother into Charmed, because it came paired with B&A; ;)
Witchbalde spoke my language, naming many of the shows I watched with my own family growing up:
Great question! Brings a lot of memories! When I was a kid, we were watching many series as a family: Dukes of Hazard, C.H.I.P.S., Charlie's Angels, Magnum P.I., Love Boat, Incredible Hulk, Little House on the Prairie, The Bionic Woman, Three's Company, Diff'rent Strokes, Gilligan's Island, Matt Houston, Baywatch, MacGyver, etc.
Later, we gathered around The X-Files. Today, the only shows we ALL watch are Modern Family and Criminal Minds.
Finally, coutterhill offered these recollections:
As a kid, Roseanne, Twin Peaks, The Cosby Show, anything on the TGIF lineup like Full House and Family Matters. I used to watch Mystery Science Theater and Kids in the Hall with my mom; we lived overseas so we would watch Saturday Night Live on Sunday morning together. I would Quantum Leap with dad. Today, with the kids we watch The Simpsons. The only shows my husband and I can agree on to watch together are American Idol and 30 Rock.
We had a little fun this week naming four sci-fi subgenres we'd love to commit to on a weekly basis. And you guys had plenty of suggestions, too.
ben45tpy wants to see a massive, sci-fi subgenre sandwich:
Do I have to draw the obvious conclusion? Clearly the best show of this type would be one that combines all four subgenres into a MEGA subgenre. So in a dystopian steampunk world, with new weird elements pushing the dystopia to ever greater heights, there is a dream of a better world where electricity existed and the brutal realities of the day would be reduced to imaginative posts on internet websites.
Daniel-Jackson wants to see an old-fashioned space opera:
Space opera again. There's so much mystery/semi-sci-fi out there. What I would like to see is not a new subgenre but a revival of the most hard-core sci-fi there is, the space opera. Like a new Star Trek show. Where's DS9 2.0?
JT_Kirk echoed that sentiment:
I cannot remember a previous time in my 36 years on this planet where there hasn't been a space-based sci-fi show on TV or in the works. Hell, we have an entire channel that claims to be devoted to science fiction and they have no space show... to be fair, they have no science-fiction shows at all on SyFy. But something which can make a good comment on where humanity is going, and the pitfalls of getting there, that's what I'd like to see.
And once more for good measure, Darkreaper20 asked, "Where's the space?!" Though he/she did so with style. See for yourself:
Erm clearly you forgot about space! Wheres the space..
Starship combat, hidious aliens, brave "cosmonauts" :P making sweet love to green women.. where are all the good times.
It could be dirty as what i call space western -- Firefly or Trigun (anime)
It could be technology based -- like the last Star Trek movie, BSG
I would love to see a new TV show in a Star Trek/Star Wars universe, perhaps some stranded ship making its way through unknown sectors, like ST Voyager (which was the best series).
Or maybe a lovable band of misfits making their way in this crazy universe in an old flying "piece of junk" that just won't give up, doing all sorts of dangerous missions for precious credits :)
Oh another idea -- make a TV series for Mass Effect gaming series.. that would be awesome :D
Yeah! What Darkreaper20 said!
Finally, a certain TV.com writer wrote a love letter to his favorite (temporarily?!) shelved sitcom of all time. Tim asked you to recall the precise moment you fell hopelessly, head-over-heels in love with Community. Here's what you said:
dannyontv listed all the ways he loves the show, sonnet-style:
I watched Comedy Central Presents: Donald Glover and loved it. I knew I had to watch Community after I found out he was a part of it. There was never only one moment that made me want to keep watching; it was the fact that they could make me laugh every episode. Not just laugh, but feel, too. I love everything about it: Jeff's speeches, Abed's TV/movie references, Troy's outrageous personality, stop-motion Christmas, zombie apocalypse on Halloween, clip show with clips we've never seen before, the bottle episode, alternate timelines, Pierce's offensive comments, Dean this and Dean that, Britta and Annie, Shirley's cheery attitude, Troy and Abed in the MORN-ing! and of course the paintball wars. I will ALWAYS love Community, the show of shows.
For CindyWellingt, it was love at first sight:
I was infatuated at first sight. There was just something that spoke to me in the simple cleverness of the exchange in the promos between John Oliver and Joel McHale. "I thought you had a Bachelor's from Columbia." "Now I have to get one from America."
That and I just love John Oliver's comedy. Community is the only show I watch on live TV and the only reason I got into watching the rest of the NBC Thursday-night comedies.
The moment I knew it was real love was the Season 1 finale. When they threw the wrench in what had been shaping up to be a typical sitcom will they/won't they, I knew this show wasn't like all the others. It wouldn't become formulaic and settle into a dull routine.
It was the only time I literally jumped off the couch and cheered at a TV show, because it veered away from the obvious and genuinely surprised me by going somewhere I thought it never would.
spklvr found the show through an animated .GIF, of all things!
One summer I was looking for something new to watch, and I saw a .GIF of Annie spraying herself in the face with pepper spray, and I thought, "That looks like something I would like." I was a bit unsure after the first episode, but I had *chough*downloaded*cough* the whole first season, and I watched it through in a night and a bit through the morning. And I loved it. I was sad to realize that at that point there was no Season 2 yet, so I just watched it again.
So I suppose I must attribute my love to Season 1, Episode 20: "The Science of Illusion."
We'll let CathodeRoy play us out. Take it away, CathodeRoy:
For me to fall in love with a show, it has to have heart. While I recognized Community's brilliance after the first few episodes (the Spanish rap really sealed it), I wasn't in love with it until the claymation Christmas episode. That is now and will be forever one of my favorite Christmas episodes of any show -- ridiculously smart and really sweet. Gets me every time.
And that's all she wrote, folks! Thanks again for your amazing insights and anecdotes. You make this place an awesome place to hang out.
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BrittaBot Jan 27, 2012
Community!!! I literally watched clips of the show on youtube and then asked for both seasons for christmas...
goldtop2007 Jan 17, 2012
I miss Battlestar Galactica so bad..at least I've got the DVD's.
Shows like that don't come around often.
I see many people mentioning Twin Peaks - what if David Lynch finally got a pilot accepted again? Mulholland Drive should have been a series, and it would have blown people away! -
Writerpatrick Jan 16, 2012
In the old days it wasn't about shows that brought families together, it was about the fact that there was only one TV in the house.
Summerqueen Jan 17, 2012
I vividly remember practically wrestling the remote away from my dad during commercial breaks of L.A. Law to turn the station over to ABC for Twin Peaks (after watching the first 6 episodes on a tiny black and white portable). The parents finally realized that the 2 minutes of TP they saw before the ABC commercial break was about 1000% better than what they were watching on NBC, and settled in to watch the rest of the show in the living room. And then Twin Peaks was canceled. :(


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Submitted by jghoughtaling on January 13, 2015 - 16:47While Dylan Blujus broke through for his first goal last week, his real strides have come in his own zone.
With an increase in ice time due to injuries and call-ups, the defenseman has started to find his groove with the Syracuse Crunch. Head coach Rob Zettler has seen steady progress in Blujus' game since he made his professional debut nearly three months ago.
"I would say over the last month, (Blujus) has been a much better defenseman, meaning he's going back for pucks more confidently and he's not as prone to get rid of pucks as quickly," Zettler said of the Buffalo native. "The beginning of the year, he'd get back and rim it around the boards and it would [cause] a cluster in our end for a little while because of it. He's just being a little bit more patient with the puck and smarter with the puck."
AHL Game Night: 1-9-15 Crunch at Wolf Pack
Submitted by pete on January 9, 2015 - 20:59Blujus, Vasilevskiy can't hold off the Pack.
Anrei Vasilevskiy allowed 3 goals on 38 shots for the OT loss. He almost helped Syracuse overcome what ended up being a 38-26 shot deficit.
First Period
HFD C. Bourque, (15) (Kostka, Lindberg), 12:00 (PP)
Second Period
HFD O'Donnell, (2) (Nehring, Spinell), 2:58
SYR Ikonen, (3) (Vermin, Angelidis), 3:56
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SYR Blujus, (1) (Namestnikov), 3:58 (PP)
HFD McIlrath, (1) (Hrivik, Kristo), 2:34
Congratulations to Dylan Blujus, who scored his first pro goal on the PP to tie the game at 2-2 and eventually force OT. Blujuspalooza!
Box score from TheAHL.com.
AHL Game Day: 11-12-14 Crunch at Devils
Submitted by pete on November 12, 2014 - 21:01The Gourde and Richard Show rolls on.
Kristers Gudlevskis allowed 2 goals on 22 shots and stopped 2 of 3 in the penalty shot session for the SO win.
First Period
ALB Timmins, (5) (Thompson), 1:06
SYR Gourde, (3) , 4:49
Second Period
SYR Vermin, (4) (Dotchin, Marchessault), 2:52
Third Period
ALB Sestito, (3) (Scarlett), 2:44
SYR- Gourde, Richard
ALB- Thompson
Joel Vermin and Tanner Richard were the game's first and third stars. After posting just 1 point in 8 games in the month of October, Yanni Gourde had 3 goals and 6 points in 5 games in November. Richard, who faced the same futility at the scoresheet in October, has 2 goals and 5 points in 5 games this month, and obviously had the shootout winner tonight.
I also remain pleasantly surprised by the production of some of the Lightning's middle-tier rookie blueliners. Both Dylan Blujus and Jake Dotchin continue to hover around a half a point a game and are on the plus side of the ledger for the year.
With the win, Syracuse climbs into 8th place in the Eastern Conference, just 2 points back of division leaders Hartford and Bridgeport. Syracuse faces Hershey next on Friday.
Box score from TheAHL.com.
AHL Game Night: 10-17-14 Falcons at Crunch
Submitted by pete on October 17, 2014 - 20:57Legends were born tonight in Syracuse, New York.
Andrei Vasilevskiy allowed 2 goals on 29 shots for his first professional victory in North America.
First Period
SYR Marchessault, (1) (Cote, Blujus), 8:44
SPR Tyrell, (1) (Madaisky, Sedlak), 15:45
Second Period
SPR Monardo, (1) (Sifers, Madaisky), 3:53
SYR Paquette, (3) (Marchessault, Kunyk), 18:51
Third Period
SYR Drouin, (1) , 7:18
Some dude named Drouin, Jonathan Marchessault, and Cedric Paquette completed a Quebecois sweep of the three stars selections tonight.
I envy the folks who were in the arena tonight. Not only did they get to witness the first North American pro win by Vasilevskiy, but the first pro point by one of the truly great young players in the game. A future immortal. A young man who needs no introduction. 50 years ago when they recount this night to their grandchildren, and they will, they'll speak his name with the hushed reverence it deserves...
But, seriously. We love Blujus here at Bolt Prospects, and we love Vasilevskiy, but all that was overshadowed by the professional debut of Jonathan Drouin, who lived up to his billing. He was +3. He was dangerous all night in helping to tilt the ice in Syracuse's favor. And, of course, he scored the game winner on a partial break that began with a quick little defensive play in his own end and was completed with a top shelf, cookie jar breaking shot.
Syracuse gets Binghamton tomorrow night as the Jonny (Jouer au) Hockey road show continues on its short run in the AHL.
Box score from TheAHL.com.
Blujus Settling In On Syracuse Blueline
Submitted by jghoughtaling on October 14, 2014 - 16:53Two games into his professional career, Dylan Blujus is showing he belongs in the AHL.
The 20-year-old defenseman made his pro debut with the Syracuse Crunch Saturday against Springfield, and over two games last weekend had an even plus-minus rating with six shots.
"It went pretty well, just getting that first pro game under my belt felt nice," Blujus said. "Get the nerves out early, now I can start playing my game and start making plays."
Despite a few expected hiccups, Crunch coach Rob Zettler was impressed with the puck movement by each of his rookie defensemen.


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Kelley is truly an inspiration to us all! Congratulations to Kelley on her first marathon and best of luck in all that follows!
a resident of Gemello
on Nov 18, 2010 at 5:10 pm
WOW, Kelly. You go girl. Thats simply awesome. Congrats.
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