Border Crossings Made Anti-Climatic Easy Just as we were more relaxed going into our second homestay, everyone looked similarly at ease after it. My travel group met in the morning, where we said goodbye to our hosts and boarded the bus for Leipzig. I was anxious and excited for the experience of crossing the Inner … Continue reading European Tour – East Germany (July 1990)
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Passing Influences
I normally use this blog as a forum for documenting my travel experiences and reflections on them. This is mainly for ensuring I record them somewhat accurately (with a touch of literary flair) because my memory is terrible…bordering on my sometimes wondering if I’m already going senile. And while it’s only a … Continue reading Passing Influences
Boulder, Colorado – Introduction (May 2016)
There’s one aspect about my youth that many know of, select few appreciate/respect, some suspect, and others have mocked, but can best be summed up in a singular confession by the following: "There are four things I'll be embarrassed about for the rest of my life, and here are three of them: losing an arm-wrestling … Continue reading Boulder, Colorado – Introduction (May 2016)
Boulder, CO – Day 1 (Friday, May 13, 2016)
A Different Kind of Suburbia The flight to Denver International Airport (DEN) was relatively uneventful compared to other flights. It being a Friday evening, I anticipated a throng of end-of-the-week long distance commuters, but Dulles International Airport (IAD) wasn’t particularly any busier than usual. This was a welcome surprise given the TSA’s recent bad press … Continue reading Boulder, CO – Day 1 (Friday, May 13, 2016)
Boulder, CO – Day 2 (Saturday, May 14, 2016)
Grey Morning in the Rockies As I quickly discovered on my Hawaii trip, jetlag from traveling west disrupts my circadian rhythm more than traveling east. Still stuck on East Coast time, I woke up earlier than expected (I really wanted to sleep in). While the clock said 6:30 AM, my body was sure it was … Continue reading Boulder, CO – Day 2 (Saturday, May 14, 2016)
Boulder, CO – Day 3 (Sunday, May 15, 2016)
When planning for this trip, my choices for flights home mostly amounted to either leaving at the crack of dawn or taking a redeye late in the evening. Thankfully, I found one flight that departed around 7:00 PM, so I reserved a seat which maximized my time for the weekend. If I had known that … Continue reading Boulder, CO – Day 3 (Sunday, May 15, 2016)
New York City – Introduction (October 2015)
DISCLAIMER: This trip account is woefully late due to an enormously busy Winter thanks to my work and personal life (a healthy blend of amazingly good and ever annoying). I know you were waiting on pins and needles for this one, my dear readers. All Work and No Play… 2015 began with a new job … Continue reading New York City – Introduction (October 2015)
New York City – Day 1 (Saturday, October 10, 2015)
Thanks for the Lovely Ride…Sorry About the Fingernail Marks… As I may have mentioned before yes you have get on with it already I’m not a morning person, so I won’t belabor that point. Needless to say, we awoke at an ungodly early hour for getting down to Rosslyn to meet our bus. Unfortunately, it … Continue reading New York City – Day 1 (Saturday, October 10, 2015)
New York City – Day 2 (Sunday, October 11, 2015)
We awoke the next day to sunshine and much more energy after the previously long day. We definitely needed the rest and Matt and Laura’s cats were kind enough to not disturb us overnight (though I suspect they may have tried cuddling up with us at some point during the night). Misha ran downstairs to … Continue reading New York City – Day 2 (Sunday, October 11, 2015)
New York City – Day 3 (Monday, October 12, 2015)
A solid night’s rest behind us, today was promising to be just as beautiful as yesterday. Waking up was a careful exercise of getting out of bed and tiptoeing past Laura (who graciously slept in the office/dining room, giving us the bed for one more night) to get cleaned up. You Know…Maybe Next Time… Two … Continue reading New York City – Day 3 (Monday, October 12, 2015)
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