My Cousins' Amazing Trip Around the World in One Year
Ranked #1,463 in Internet, #92,257 overall | Donates to Earthjustice
Meet the Brundiges - No, Not Me, My Cousins!
Have you ever wanted to take a trip around the world? Well, my cousins are doing it, and you can follow along in their Capitol Creek Blog!
My uncle James impressed me when I was a kid. He was the sound guy on many NOVA specials, always away in Tibet or Anatarctica or other faraway places. In 1996, he and his wife Chelsea Congdon founded First Light Films, an independent film company covering the Earth's natural wonders, eco-tourism, and ways in which people around the world are living harmony with the environment.
Now that their kids are old enough, they're taking a one-year sabbatical to travel the globe.
Where are they this week? Let's check out the Brundiges' travel blog!
Update June 2011: My cousins, aunt and uncle spent spring in San Carlos de la Bariloche. Guess what? A volcano has erupted about 50 miles away and is dropping volcanic debris all over the city in drifts -- it's gritty pulverized rock about the size of sand! Read more about this on my volcanoes page.
My uncle James impressed me when I was a kid. He was the sound guy on many NOVA specials, always away in Tibet or Anatarctica or other faraway places. In 1996, he and his wife Chelsea Congdon founded First Light Films, an independent film company covering the Earth's natural wonders, eco-tourism, and ways in which people around the world are living harmony with the environment.
Now that their kids are old enough, they're taking a one-year sabbatical to travel the globe.
Where are they this week? Let's check out the Brundiges' travel blog!
Update June 2011: My cousins, aunt and uncle spent spring in San Carlos de la Bariloche. Guess what? A volcano has erupted about 50 miles away and is dropping volcanic debris all over the city in drifts -- it's gritty pulverized rock about the size of sand! Read more about this on my volcanoes page.
The Latest Posts from Capital Creek Blog
Click links for the rest of each entry and many more great photos!
Here's their Around the world itinerary.
Fetching RSS feed... please stand bySome of the Places the Brundiges have Visited
These photos are Creative Commons photos on Flickr
You need to visit their blog to see their incredible photos, which are FANTASTIC, since both are professional filmmakers. I don't want to repost them here because (a) I need to double-check with permissions, as they may want to use some for their professional work, and (b) it's fun to see MORE photos than the ones they shared! Also, they might like to see how other people saw the places they visited, when they get home.
So here's a quick tour of just a FEW of all the places they visited, using Creative Commons photos found on Flickr. These photographers have generously given permission for us to repost their work. The links ABOVE each photo take you to the Brundiges' blog posts, and more photos!
First stop, July: Barcelona, Spain
One of the places they visited in Barcelona:
Museum of Chocolate, Barcelona; Photo credit: Ricardo Gómez
Early August: France, Loire Valley
They took a balloon ride over the Loire Valley. Here's one of the wonderful chateaux they saw from the air. Photo credit: Eli Brown
Late August: Sailing the Greek Islands
They enjoyed Symi Island, one of the Dodecanese Islands. Photo Credit: Robin Bazylek on Flickr
September: Africa (See their amazing photos of the Masai Mara)
Maasai Mara, northern Serengeti. Photo Credit: Fiver Löcker.
October: Seychelles, Indian Ocean
After gallivanting all over Africa and taking MANY amazing photos, they took a break on the Seychelles islands between Kenya and India. I can see why.
Anse l'Islette, Seychelles Island, by rachel_thecat
November: Northern India
My uncle spent a lot of time in Tibet and India in his younger days. In fact, he's Buddhist. So they're spending five weeks in India. Here are pilgrims to the Ganga River in Haridwar, India.
Photo Credit: McKay Savage
Early December: Southern India
Ajanta Caves, India by danchitnis on Flickr
Pretty amazing images, huh? Now go to the Brundige Travel Blog to see many more stunning photos, some of them better than these!
So here's a quick tour of just a FEW of all the places they visited, using Creative Commons photos found on Flickr. These photographers have generously given permission for us to repost their work. The links ABOVE each photo take you to the Brundiges' blog posts, and more photos!
First stop, July: Barcelona, Spain
One of the places they visited in Barcelona:
Museum of Chocolate, Barcelona; Photo credit: Ricardo Gómez
Early August: France, Loire Valley
They took a balloon ride over the Loire Valley. Here's one of the wonderful chateaux they saw from the air. Photo credit: Eli Brown
Late August: Sailing the Greek Islands
They enjoyed Symi Island, one of the Dodecanese Islands. Photo Credit: Robin Bazylek on Flickr
September: Africa (See their amazing photos of the Masai Mara)
Maasai Mara, northern Serengeti. Photo Credit: Fiver Löcker.
October: Seychelles, Indian Ocean
After gallivanting all over Africa and taking MANY amazing photos, they took a break on the Seychelles islands between Kenya and India. I can see why.
Anse l'Islette, Seychelles Island, by rachel_thecat
November: Northern India
My uncle spent a lot of time in Tibet and India in his younger days. In fact, he's Buddhist. So they're spending five weeks in India. Here are pilgrims to the Ganga River in Haridwar, India.
Photo Credit: McKay Savage
Early December: Southern India
Ajanta Caves, India by danchitnis on Flickr
Pretty amazing images, huh? Now go to the Brundige Travel Blog to see many more stunning photos, some of them better than these!
Where Are They This Week?
Spring 2011: San Carlos de Bariloche
This Page Donates Its Earnings to EarthJustice
Giving a little back to the world
Environmental law defender Earthjustice, the top American ecological law firm, because the earth needs a good lawyer. Formerly Sierra Club Legal Defense Fund.
My Own Odyssey: Greece
I haven't traveled as far...
Guestbook
Don't you envy my crazy cousins? I sure do!
Note that you need to go to Capitol Creek Website to contact them!
submit
-
Reply
-
thrivingmom
Jun 27, 2011 @ 4:26 pm | delete
- My cousin and his wife took a trip around the world on their bicycles. It was a true adventure.
Great lens! :)
-
-
Reply
-
Susan52
Oct 6, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
- Cool! I love that they're traveling as a family. Thanks for sharing!
-
by Greekgeek
Feeling creative?
Create a Lens!
Explore related pages
- ★ Best GAP YEAR Websites | Travel Opportunities | Volunteering | Work Placements ★ ★ Best GAP YEAR Websites | Travel Opportunities | Volunteering | Work Placements ★
- Safari & Wildlife Photography Safari & Wildlife Photography
- The Black Rhinoceros: Bigger than a Truck? The Black Rhinoceros: Bigger than a Truck?
- One Hundred Years Ago One Hundred Years Ago
- Wildlife and Nature Photography Wildlife and Nature Photography
- Giraffe Jewelry - Necklaces, Pendants, Rings, Earrings, Cuff Links Giraffe Jewelry - Necklaces, Pendants, Rings, Earrings, Cuff Links
Yoga Video my uncle directed
by James Brundige
Seven Challenges To Change Your Life: An Introduction to Crane Style Yoga
Amazon Price: $14.99 (as of 02/23/2012)
My uncle is actually Buddhist, but in general, he has learned a lot from his travels to the east, especially to Tibet and India. Here's a yoga video James Brundige directed.
