A lot has happened since my last blog post. Perhaps the biggest news was the successful first flight of the 787 Dreamliner on December 15, 2009. It was a tremendous moment in time to witness (on a live broadcast from the comfort of my desk) for several reasons. First, I joined the company as an intern around the time the Dreamliner was first announced. Second,
on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spratt504/4160637045/"> This is a recap of a week-long trip to Bali, Indonesia I took during the last week of November 2009. With a population of approximately 3.5 million people and 90% of the population adhering to Balinese Hinduism, Bali is a unique tourist destination renowned for its beautiful beaches and arts. Stephanie and I in Bali Bali's largest city is its capital Denpasar,
on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spratt504/4156483783/"> To read about Phnom Penh, click HERE, about the Habitat for Humanity Jimmy Carter Work Project, HERE. Siem Reap is located north of Phnom Penh. It can be accessed through ferry, airplane (into Siem Reap-Angkor International Airport), or via bus. The latter is the cheapest, although it takes about six hours. This city has become a popular tourist destination since it is
on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spratt504/4152555240/"> Throughout the week long Carter Project volunteering work, there was no time for cultural excursions or touristy activities. There was, however, a great opportunity to eat in many buffet style Southeast Asian restaurants for each night's dinner, and the chance to see authentic Cambodian dancing at both the opening and closing ceremonies. Self-navigating Cambodia is not terribly difficult, as Phnom Penh and
on Flickr" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/spratt504/4152557258/"> In November 2009, Stephanie and I embarked on an adventure to Cambodia in Southeast Asia to participate in the annual Habitat for Humanity Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project. The Carters selected the Mekong region for their 2009 project, with work sites in Vietnam, Laos, China, Thailand and Cambodia all occurring during the same week of November. It is a very unique
When you've got a friend living/working in one of the world's most famous national parks, that's more than enough reason to head out for a visit. I vaguely remembered my first trip to Montana back when I was around 7 years old. It was a family trip, and we had just returned from Glacier National Park, and all I remember was being particularly excited to
