Adelle Frank user experience designer, voter advocate, web developer in Atlanta, Georgia

travels

Los Angeles - November 2011

Dog running on beachThere are some great dog parks, dog beaches, and food in Los Angeles.  Our dog took his first plane ride and first dip in the ocean on this trip.

Immunizations, Vaccines, & Shots: Oh, My! (Traveling to India series)

Toy holding shotThese injection recommendations are for adults travelling to India for only 3 weeks or less (in December 2011) and staying in mostly urban areas. Prices are listed for the CVS minute clinic and vaccines are separated into categories of: highly recommended, recommended, and probably not needed.

Warning: This blog should NOT substitute for seeing a health professional! See your doctor before travelling to India for advice specific to your needs and risk factors.

How to get your passport and visa (Traveling to India series)

Passport and visaYou decided. You are going to India. Congratulations! Your first step is to get your documents in order. 

I will cover the following tips and tricks to speed you on your way: get your passport first, buying extra passport photos and what not to wear in them, fees for both your passport and visa applications, special types of materials and information needed for the visa application, and where to mail your visa materials.

Drupal's BadCamp: Berkeley, California

badcamp directional signThis DrupalCamp, held in Berkeley, involved lots of delicious food and great conversations...and a few Occupy Berkeley signs, too.

Medlock Park Graffiti: Decatur, Georgia

robotic faceThis park is great for walking your dog. You almost feel like you are in a state park, rather than Decatur!

Chacchoben Mayan Ruins: Mexico

one of the templesI visited this recent archaeological excavation as as excursion from my Ships & Dip 4 Cruise on the Norwegian Dawn. We were especially thrilled by Veronica, our guide from Native Choice (http://www.thenativechoice.com), a tour company run by locals. She was an incredible story teller and a font of knowledge!.

Grand Canyon: Tusayan, Arizona

hopi art of mouse in moonA powerful and inspiring landscape, the Grand Canyon overwhelms our senses through its immense size; 277 river miles (446km) long, up to 18 miles (29km) wide, and a mile (1.6km) deep.

Palatki Ruins & Pictographs: Sedona, Arizona

trail signThis cliff dwelling and rock art site is located near the town of Sedona in north-central Arizona.

Sonoran Desert Museum: Tucson, Arizona

close up of cactus The goal of this museum is to: inspire people to live in harmony with the natural world by fostering love, appreciation, and understanding of the Sonoran Desert.

Red Rock Country: Sedona, Arizona

red rock vista The goals of this park are to: to preserve the riparian habitat associated with Oak Creek; to serve as an environmental education facility; and to provide limited passive recreational opportunities.