Backpacking

Since this was supposed to be travel blog en el principio, here's my latest adventure!
Over mid-semester break I went backpacking in Southern Indiana on the Knobstone Trail, which equals hills, hills, and more hills. We went at the perfect time too: leaves that made a painting in the canopy, gently flowing creeks, chilly but not intolerable weather.
This was my first backpacking trip, and as Aunt Gretchen and mom promised me, I'm now hooked. We primitive camped (only using tarps over our heads as tents) for 4 nights and 5 days. When I returned to Earlham I was afraid of my computer and buildings.
This trip reminded me how much I need to be outside, immersed in nature, to keep grounded. I'm still slowly getting back to using computers 24/7, which sometimes I feel like I'm doing in college. Anyway, here are some pictures of my adventure in the woods, hopefully to be repeated in the near future.

No Headphones Required

I don't really want this to turn into a music blog, but I feel like I should put a plug in for John's album, "No Headphones Required." If you're into trance/electronic music I strongly suggest you buy this album. Check out the video to the third track "Silence."
I would attempt to give a review of the music, but I have no background in trance/electronic music. But from what I'm hearing right now it's phenomenal. Of course I'm a bit biased....
For a full review click here.

Música

¡Música nueva (o viejo)!

Now, for a bit of culture....


First off, Sondre Lerche, a Norwegian singer/song writer that is influenced by 60's pop and Bossa Nova. He's not well known in the States, but he tries his hand at singing in English. The lyrics leaves something to be desired, but the sound is what I'm listening to anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kG9ZhCcaS9I



Next- Feist. Canadian, cutsie, indie rock, and brilliant. She happens to be friends with Peaches, but that had little influence over her music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X28j4baLy-A


And finally, a classic: Edith Piaf. I can't give her an adequate description, so just find out for yourself.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4b8985k-4Q