Dates: 7/20/08-7/24/09
Transportation: From Ambosi National Park, you will drive through Kenya to Entebbe, Uganda. This will take approximately 5 hours. On the way to Entebbe, you will stop at Murchison Falls and Butiaba for two of your activities. Once you have done that, you will continue driving to Entebbe, a city in Uganda.
Geography: Uganda is a landlocked country. Entebbe is on the northern shore of Lake Victoria, the largest lake in Africa. Uganda is home to many lakes and also contains vast plains like Kenya.
Climate: Uganda has a very tropical climate. There is a high altitude most places so it is typically cool. In July, the temperature ranges from 60-70 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stay: You will stay in the Lake Vicoria Hotel in Entebbe. This will cost $440 for four nights. It is located on the lake.
Activities: 1. On your way to Entebbe you will stop and see Murchison Falls. This is near where Hemingway and his family crashed the first time.
2. You will see Lake Victoria. Hemingway may never have seen this massive lake but he did see the water coming from it when he was at the Nile. A tour guide boat rental will only cost $35 from the hotel.
3. After you stop at Murchison Falls to see where the first plane wreck was, you can stop at Butiaba and see where Hemingway's second plane crash happened. There is still reckage at the spot of the wreck.
Language: Uganda's official languages are English and Swahili. Both will probably be spoken along your way.
Government: Uganda has a Democratic Republic government. This is what the United States has also.
Currency: The official currency for Uganda is the Ugandan Shilling(UGX).
1,800UGX= 1 U.S. Dollar
Time Difference: They are eight hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+8)
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Dates: 7/20/09
Transportation: You will already be in the Amboseli National park on this day. This park borders mount Kilimanjaro. You will not be able to actually go up to the mountain, but you should be able to see it from your hotel at some time during the day.
Geography: Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa peaking at 19,340 feet. It lies in Tanzania and it borders Kenya.
Climate: At the base it is 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, while at the top it is below 30 and snow covered.
Stay: N/A
Info: It is an inactive stratovolcano, which means that it once was a volcano but now is dormant. It has a dramatic view, with vivid African plains surrounding it. There are three volcanic cones to the mountain: Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira. Tanzania allows tourists to hike around the mountain.
Language: The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English.
Government: Tanzania is a Republic.
Currency: Their official currency is the Tanzanian Shilling(TZS).
1,222 TZS=1 U.S. Dollar
Time Difference: Tanzania is eight hours ahead of Oak Park.(+8)
Transportation: You will already be in the Amboseli National park on this day. This park borders mount Kilimanjaro. You will not be able to actually go up to the mountain, but you should be able to see it from your hotel at some time during the day.
Geography: Mt. Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa peaking at 19,340 feet. It lies in Tanzania and it borders Kenya.
Climate: At the base it is 40 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit, while at the top it is below 30 and snow covered.
Stay: N/A
Info: It is an inactive stratovolcano, which means that it once was a volcano but now is dormant. It has a dramatic view, with vivid African plains surrounding it. There are three volcanic cones to the mountain: Kibo, Mawenzi, Shira. Tanzania allows tourists to hike around the mountain.
Language: The official languages of Tanzania are Swahili and English.
Government: Tanzania is a Republic.
Currency: Their official currency is the Tanzanian Shilling(TZS).
1,222 TZS=1 U.S. Dollar
Time Difference: Tanzania is eight hours ahead of Oak Park.(+8)
Kenya
Dates: 7/15/09-7/19/09
Transportation: You will leave paris at 10:25 P.M. and arrive in Nairobi, Kenya at Midnight the next day. This is a 12 hour flight and there is a lay-over, so it will take over 25 hours to get from Paris to Nairobi. When you arrive in Kenya you will have a rented car waiting for you to drive. This costs $412 and you get it for 9 days. The drive from the airport to the hotel should only take about 15 minutes because the airport is in the city and your hotel is in Nairobi National Park. Throughout the rest of your trip in Kenya, you will be able to drive the car where ever you go.
Geography: Nairobi is very urban and is the fourth largest city in Africa. Outside of Nairobi, there are very large plains. Kenya also has many highlands that are disected by the Great Rift Valley. It is home to a few very vast parks that cover much of the country.
Climate: The climate of southern Kenya is very Temperate and dry. Temperatures in July range from 50-69 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stay: Two nights you will stay in Nairobi Safari Club, the resort in Nairobi National Park. This will cost approximately 190$. The other two nights, you will be staying at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge, which is located in the Amboseli National Park. This is about an hour and a half drive from the Nairobi National Park. This will cost $205 for two nights.
Activities: 1. You will see the Nairobi National Park. These are the kinds of grounds Hemingway would have thrived on hunting.
2. You will venture to Amboseli National Park. This will let you see Mount Kilamanjaro from the perspective that Hemingway might have saw it.
3. East of the Amboseli National park, there is the Chyulu Hills. This was Hemingway's favorite African Hunting spot. It is located between Amboseli National Park and Tsovo National Park. This is a 30 minute drive from your second hotel.
Language: Kenya's two national languages are English and Swahili. You may hear both as you go about your adventure in Kenya.
Government: They are a Semi-Presidential Republic. They share basically the same type of government as France.
Currency: Their national currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES).
74 KES=1 U.S. Dollar
Time Difference: Kenya is eight hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+8)
Transportation: You will leave paris at 10:25 P.M. and arrive in Nairobi, Kenya at Midnight the next day. This is a 12 hour flight and there is a lay-over, so it will take over 25 hours to get from Paris to Nairobi. When you arrive in Kenya you will have a rented car waiting for you to drive. This costs $412 and you get it for 9 days. The drive from the airport to the hotel should only take about 15 minutes because the airport is in the city and your hotel is in Nairobi National Park. Throughout the rest of your trip in Kenya, you will be able to drive the car where ever you go.
Geography: Nairobi is very urban and is the fourth largest city in Africa. Outside of Nairobi, there are very large plains. Kenya also has many highlands that are disected by the Great Rift Valley. It is home to a few very vast parks that cover much of the country.
Climate: The climate of southern Kenya is very Temperate and dry. Temperatures in July range from 50-69 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stay: Two nights you will stay in Nairobi Safari Club, the resort in Nairobi National Park. This will cost approximately 190$. The other two nights, you will be staying at the Amboseli Sopa Lodge, which is located in the Amboseli National Park. This is about an hour and a half drive from the Nairobi National Park. This will cost $205 for two nights.
Activities: 1. You will see the Nairobi National Park. These are the kinds of grounds Hemingway would have thrived on hunting.
2. You will venture to Amboseli National Park. This will let you see Mount Kilamanjaro from the perspective that Hemingway might have saw it.
3. East of the Amboseli National park, there is the Chyulu Hills. This was Hemingway's favorite African Hunting spot. It is located between Amboseli National Park and Tsovo National Park. This is a 30 minute drive from your second hotel.
Language: Kenya's two national languages are English and Swahili. You may hear both as you go about your adventure in Kenya.
Government: They are a Semi-Presidential Republic. They share basically the same type of government as France.
Currency: Their national currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES).
74 KES=1 U.S. Dollar
Time Difference: Kenya is eight hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+8)
Paris, France
Dates: 7/10/09-7/14/09
Transportation: You will depart from Pamplona at 6:50 A.M. and arrive in Paris at 11:05 A.M. with one connecting lay-over. Your main transportation throughout the city will be done through walking. You will have to take a taxi once for a ten minute trip to do one of your activities. This will only set you back around $15.
Geography: Paris is a major world city and one of the most dynamic centers of culture on Earth. It is situated on the Seine River in northern France. Paris has several prominent hills just outside of the city.
Climate: Paris is affected by the North Atlantic Current and has a oceanic climate. This causes the city to never see any extremely high or low temperatures. In July, it ranges from 60-76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stay: You will be staying in the Le Méridien Montparnasse hotel. This is located directly downtown in Paris close to many famous Hemingway sites. This will cost 740 euro($1,004) for four nights.
Activities: 1. Across the street from the hotel your staying at is the Auberge de Venice, formerly known as the Dingo Bar. This was the place you could most likely find Hemingway when he was out in Paris. This is also the place where he met famed American writer, Scott Fitzgerald and many other famous people. Many of the individuals he met there are portrayed in The Sun Also Rises.
2. You will also visit 74 rue du Cardinal Lemoine. This was Hemingway's Paris home. It is still dedicated to Hemingway as a historical site. This is a five minute bus ride from the hotel in Paris.
3. An additional place you will want to go is to the bookstore Shakespeare and Company. This was one of Hemingway's regular Paris hangout spots, and it's still there today. This is within 5 minute walking distance from the hotel.
Language: The official language of France is French, and that will be what is dominantly spoken in Paris.
Government: France has a Semi-Presidential government. This means that the prime minister and the president are both active in day-to-day administration of the country. This is a democratic and republic system.
Currency: Like Spain, France also has adopted the Euro as its national currency.
1 Euro=1.35 U.S. Dollars
Time Difference: France is seven hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+7)
Transportation: You will depart from Pamplona at 6:50 A.M. and arrive in Paris at 11:05 A.M. with one connecting lay-over. Your main transportation throughout the city will be done through walking. You will have to take a taxi once for a ten minute trip to do one of your activities. This will only set you back around $15.
Geography: Paris is a major world city and one of the most dynamic centers of culture on Earth. It is situated on the Seine River in northern France. Paris has several prominent hills just outside of the city.
Climate: Paris is affected by the North Atlantic Current and has a oceanic climate. This causes the city to never see any extremely high or low temperatures. In July, it ranges from 60-76 degrees Fahrenheit.
Stay: You will be staying in the Le Méridien Montparnasse hotel. This is located directly downtown in Paris close to many famous Hemingway sites. This will cost 740 euro($1,004) for four nights.
Activities: 1. Across the street from the hotel your staying at is the Auberge de Venice, formerly known as the Dingo Bar. This was the place you could most likely find Hemingway when he was out in Paris. This is also the place where he met famed American writer, Scott Fitzgerald and many other famous people. Many of the individuals he met there are portrayed in The Sun Also Rises.
2. You will also visit 74 rue du Cardinal Lemoine. This was Hemingway's Paris home. It is still dedicated to Hemingway as a historical site. This is a five minute bus ride from the hotel in Paris.
3. An additional place you will want to go is to the bookstore Shakespeare and Company. This was one of Hemingway's regular Paris hangout spots, and it's still there today. This is within 5 minute walking distance from the hotel.
Language: The official language of France is French, and that will be what is dominantly spoken in Paris.
Government: France has a Semi-Presidential government. This means that the prime minister and the president are both active in day-to-day administration of the country. This is a democratic and republic system.
Currency: Like Spain, France also has adopted the Euro as its national currency.
1 Euro=1.35 U.S. Dollars
Time Difference: France is seven hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+7)
Pamplona, Spain
Dates: 7/6/09-7/10/09
Transportation: You will take a flight from Valencia at 7:40 P.M. with one lay-over and arrive at Pamplona at 10:20 P.M. on the sixth. During your stay in Pamplona you should be able to walk everywhere u need to go because of the proximities of all the events and places to your hotel. If you need to go somewhere Pamplona has public buses going to most places of interest.
Geography: Pamplona is an elegent city with many examples of traditional Spanish architecture. It is surrounded by a very mountainous area of Northern Spain. It is on the right bank of the Arga river which is a tributary to the Ebo River. Pamplona is less than 60 miles from France's border with Spain.
Climate: Pamplona has decently hot summers with the temperature ranging from 80 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Like Valencia, Pamplona shares dry summers.
Stay: You will be staying in Hotel La Perla for your visit to Pamplona. This is the same hotel that Hemingway would stay in When he would come for the Running of Bulls. It is located along the path that the bulls take for the run near the center square of the city. For four nights this will cost 984 euro ($1,333)
Activities: 1. You will be in Pamplona at the same time as Hemingway was many years ago. Like Hemingway, you will also get to view the famed event that they call the Running of Bulls.
It begins on the seventh of July, which will be your first actual day there. The bulls run everyday at 8 A.M. Festivities follow and the streets of Pamplona become dense with people. You will be able to View this from your hotel, or you can step outside and join the excitement.
2. You will also visit Hemingway's private balconey that he viewed the Running of Bulls from the La Perla Hotel. This is where Hemingway and his friends spent their mornings of the festival watching the run.
3. The third thing that you will want to see is a Mascletá. This is a huge fireworks event that happens everyday of the festival at 2 P.M. in Pamplona's main square. This will also be viewable and auditory from your hotel.
Language: The language you will be hearing most in Pamplona is Spanish, which is the official language of Spain.
Government: Pamplona is also in Spain so it has the same Parlimentary Democracy government as Valencia and the rest of the country.
Time Difference: Pamplona is seven hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+7)
Currency: Pamplona uses the official currency of Spain, the Euro.
1 Euro= 1.35 U.S. Dollars
Transportation: You will take a flight from Valencia at 7:40 P.M. with one lay-over and arrive at Pamplona at 10:20 P.M. on the sixth. During your stay in Pamplona you should be able to walk everywhere u need to go because of the proximities of all the events and places to your hotel. If you need to go somewhere Pamplona has public buses going to most places of interest.
Geography: Pamplona is an elegent city with many examples of traditional Spanish architecture. It is surrounded by a very mountainous area of Northern Spain. It is on the right bank of the Arga river which is a tributary to the Ebo River. Pamplona is less than 60 miles from France's border with Spain.
Climate: Pamplona has decently hot summers with the temperature ranging from 80 to 95 degrees Fahrenheit. Like Valencia, Pamplona shares dry summers.
Stay: You will be staying in Hotel La Perla for your visit to Pamplona. This is the same hotel that Hemingway would stay in When he would come for the Running of Bulls. It is located along the path that the bulls take for the run near the center square of the city. For four nights this will cost 984 euro ($1,333)
Activities: 1. You will be in Pamplona at the same time as Hemingway was many years ago. Like Hemingway, you will also get to view the famed event that they call the Running of Bulls.
It begins on the seventh of July, which will be your first actual day there. The bulls run everyday at 8 A.M. Festivities follow and the streets of Pamplona become dense with people. You will be able to View this from your hotel, or you can step outside and join the excitement.
2. You will also visit Hemingway's private balconey that he viewed the Running of Bulls from the La Perla Hotel. This is where Hemingway and his friends spent their mornings of the festival watching the run.
3. The third thing that you will want to see is a Mascletá. This is a huge fireworks event that happens everyday of the festival at 2 P.M. in Pamplona's main square. This will also be viewable and auditory from your hotel.
Language: The language you will be hearing most in Pamplona is Spanish, which is the official language of Spain.
Government: Pamplona is also in Spain so it has the same Parlimentary Democracy government as Valencia and the rest of the country.
Time Difference: Pamplona is seven hours ahead of Oak Park, Illinois.(+7)
Currency: Pamplona uses the official currency of Spain, the Euro.
1 Euro= 1.35 U.S. Dollars
Valencia, Spain
Dates: 7/3/09-7/6/09
Transportation: To get to Valencia from Chicago you will take a one stop 13 hour 55 minute flight across the Atlantic. You will land in Valencia National Airport on July 3th at 12:45 P.M. Getting around Valencia should be easy since they have public transportation everywhere. Your estimated cost for that would be no more than $30.
* I have set up a flight package for your first four flights (Chicago-Valencia-Pamplona-Paris) for a cost of $3,933.
Geography: Valencia is located in the Eastern part of Spain. It is the biggest port on the Mediterranean's western coast. It is a very urban and busy city.
Climate: Summer in Valencia is generally warm and dry. July's temperature usually varies from 70 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily, you aren't going to be visiting during storm season, so there should be mild weather.
Stay: You will be staying in Hotel Confortel Aqua 3, which is downtown across from Valencia's Center of Arts and Sciences. For three nights this will cost approximately 208 euro (282 dollars).
Activities: 1. For one activity, you will take a sailing or fishing trip off the coast of Valencia in the Meditteranean. You will have to take a bus to the Valencia Center of Aquatics, and it will cost you $50 for a two and a half hour trip. The supplies will be provided.
2. You will also be visiting La Pepica, one of Hemingway's favorite restaurants. It even includes some signature dishes that are named after Papa. This will cost between 10 to 20 dollars and is a 10 minute cab ride from the hotel.
3. Another place you will be going to see is the bar A Meson. This is where Hemingway met acclaimed bullfighter Vicente Barrera. It was also one of his favorite places to go in Spain. You can walk to it because of its proximity to the hotel.
Language: The language primarily spoken here is spanish. Some places you might hear valencian, but most likely it will be spanish.
Government: Spain is a Parlimentary Democracy. This just means that there is a king, but it is truly democratic, so the people run the country.
Currency: The euro is the offical currency of Spain.
1 Euro= 1.35 U.S. Dollars
Time Difference: Valencia is seven hours ahead of Oak Park in July. (+7)
Transportation: To get to Valencia from Chicago you will take a one stop 13 hour 55 minute flight across the Atlantic. You will land in Valencia National Airport on July 3th at 12:45 P.M. Getting around Valencia should be easy since they have public transportation everywhere. Your estimated cost for that would be no more than $30.
* I have set up a flight package for your first four flights (Chicago-Valencia-Pamplona-Paris) for a cost of $3,933.
Geography: Valencia is located in the Eastern part of Spain. It is the biggest port on the Mediterranean's western coast. It is a very urban and busy city.
Climate: Summer in Valencia is generally warm and dry. July's temperature usually varies from 70 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit. Luckily, you aren't going to be visiting during storm season, so there should be mild weather.
Stay: You will be staying in Hotel Confortel Aqua 3, which is downtown across from Valencia's Center of Arts and Sciences. For three nights this will cost approximately 208 euro (282 dollars).
Activities: 1. For one activity, you will take a sailing or fishing trip off the coast of Valencia in the Meditteranean. You will have to take a bus to the Valencia Center of Aquatics, and it will cost you $50 for a two and a half hour trip. The supplies will be provided.
2. You will also be visiting La Pepica, one of Hemingway's favorite restaurants. It even includes some signature dishes that are named after Papa. This will cost between 10 to 20 dollars and is a 10 minute cab ride from the hotel.
3. Another place you will be going to see is the bar A Meson. This is where Hemingway met acclaimed bullfighter Vicente Barrera. It was also one of his favorite places to go in Spain. You can walk to it because of its proximity to the hotel.
Language: The language primarily spoken here is spanish. Some places you might hear valencian, but most likely it will be spanish.
Government: Spain is a Parlimentary Democracy. This just means that there is a king, but it is truly democratic, so the people run the country.
Currency: The euro is the offical currency of Spain.
1 Euro= 1.35 U.S. Dollars
Time Difference: Valencia is seven hours ahead of Oak Park in July. (+7)
Oak Park
Dates: Pre Trip-7/2/09
Transporation: To get around in Oak Park you can just drive your car to the various activities. When it comes time to leave for Valencia from O'hare International Airport, you might want to just call a cab from your house so you don't have to pay the airport parking fees for the duration of your trip. The cab should cost roughly $35 which is much less than the $100 plus fees you would be paying for parking at the airport for nearly 2 months. This trip is only 10 miles.
Geography: Oak Park is your area of residence and is a suburb of Chicago. It shares the urban atmosphere of a large city.
Climate: In July, the temperature typically ranges from 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit. It tends to be windy and humid during this time.
Stay: You will be staying in your house before your trip. Hopefully you enjoy sleeping in your bed because it will be the last time for over a month.
Activities: 1. One place you will want to visit in Oak Park is the Hemingway Museum. This is a museum dedicated to Hemingway's life, literature, and influences. This is approximatly a 15 minute drive from your house.
2. Another place you will be visiting is the Oak Park and River Forest High School. Hemingway was an alumni from this high school, and you will be able to see where he made his mark as a teenager.
3. The third place you will be seeing is the Ernest Hemingway Foundation. This is located near the museum and is dedicated to sharing Hemingway's influence on literature.
Languages: English is the national language of the United States, and it is spoken in Oak Park.
Government: The United States is a Democratic Republic.
Currency: The U.S. Dollar is used in Oak Park.
Time Difference: It has a time difference of 0 because you live there.
Transporation: To get around in Oak Park you can just drive your car to the various activities. When it comes time to leave for Valencia from O'hare International Airport, you might want to just call a cab from your house so you don't have to pay the airport parking fees for the duration of your trip. The cab should cost roughly $35 which is much less than the $100 plus fees you would be paying for parking at the airport for nearly 2 months. This trip is only 10 miles.
Geography: Oak Park is your area of residence and is a suburb of Chicago. It shares the urban atmosphere of a large city.
Climate: In July, the temperature typically ranges from 65-85 degrees Fahrenheit. It tends to be windy and humid during this time.
Stay: You will be staying in your house before your trip. Hopefully you enjoy sleeping in your bed because it will be the last time for over a month.
Activities: 1. One place you will want to visit in Oak Park is the Hemingway Museum. This is a museum dedicated to Hemingway's life, literature, and influences. This is approximatly a 15 minute drive from your house.
2. Another place you will be visiting is the Oak Park and River Forest High School. Hemingway was an alumni from this high school, and you will be able to see where he made his mark as a teenager.
3. The third place you will be seeing is the Ernest Hemingway Foundation. This is located near the museum and is dedicated to sharing Hemingway's influence on literature.
Languages: English is the national language of the United States, and it is spoken in Oak Park.
Government: The United States is a Democratic Republic.
Currency: The U.S. Dollar is used in Oak Park.
Time Difference: It has a time difference of 0 because you live there.
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