On July 11, 2011 I should have been busy packing and saying 11 months worth of goodbyes. I should have been making last minute Target runs and eating as much Ben and Jerry's Phish Food … Read more about He Overwhelms and Satisfies My Soul
Seriously, Fleas?
That's right everybody, team Battlecry officially has fleas. It all started tuesday morning. After spending our first night in Conocoto, Lauren (aka Dori) woke up with a huge swollen bug … Read more about Seriously, Fleas?
What do Chacos, sunburns and the Equator have in common? (VIDEO)
On July 13, 56 used to be strangers converged in Quito Ecuador to begin a truly life changing journey. Here are a few moments of the begining of W Squads journey. … Read more about What do Chacos, sunburns and the Equator have in common? (VIDEO)
Como se dice?
I've officially been in Ecuador for a week now and in Conocoto for 3 days. The area is still technically Quito, but we're staying on the outskirts of town surrounded by open land filled with … Read more about Como se dice?
Life in Middle Earth… So Far
I'm loving Quito! The Volcano is so close I could touch it, seriously, it's gorgeous!Launch (aka the first week of a squads World Race) was amazing. We had some World Race staff here with … Read more about Life in Middle Earth… So Far
See Ya Later Alligator
Facts:I'm running on absolutely no sleep, thank you redeye.I packed my bag for the world race in less than 2 hours.I probably forgot something.It's nine a.m. and I really want Pizza and Dr. PepperI … Read more about See Ya Later Alligator
The Road To Training Camp Pt. 2 [Video]
It took us three days to get back to Denver from training camp. The long drive was needed, needed to process the emotions, feelings and information from the previous 9 days.To mix things up a … Read more about The Road To Training Camp Pt. 2 Video
The Road To Training Camp Pt. 1 [Video]
I feel like my life is one big bargain hunt these days. Trying to find the best price on a backpack, sleeping pad, socks! And travel is the same way. When I learned that I would cost … Read more about The Road To Training Camp Pt. 1 Video
Introducing Team BATTLE CRY
On the final day of team selections I was put in an all girl group. None of us liked it. In fact we all voiced our opinions quite loudly, but our pleas didn't work. All but one of us … Read more about Introducing Team BATTLE CRY