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Tag Archives: Travel
Last Performance
The Internet does so many things to make travel easier. I knew before leaving home what the weather was going to be like — most days overcast if not rainy until Sunday when it would be sunny with a temperature … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, performing arts, restaurants, retirement, travel
Tagged art deco, Audra McDonald, big apple, Billy Holiday, Broadway, Circle in the Square Theatre, NYC, retirement, Travel
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NYC
Last Thursday morning I woke up in the city that doesn’t sleep: New York City! This wasn’t an archaeological adventure — just a brief vacation to a place I’ve wanted to go for a number of years. I was in … Continue reading
Posted in architecture, Music, restaurants, retirement
Tagged big apple, Birdland, Chicago the musical, New York City, NYC, Travel
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Sunday!
Well I’m sitting in the Miami Airport having a second breakfast! I have several hours to kill. The flight from Santiago was delayed. They started us boarding quite late and they went through all our carry-on before we boarded. We … Continue reading
Day of Departure!
After breakfast Sat. a.m., we all set out for some last minute errands (except Robert who has one more day), then Francisco took us to the airport to check our bags in and get our boarding passes early. We left … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, Earthwatch, restaurants, retirement, travel
Tagged Chile, Easter Island, tattoo, Travel
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Coming Home!
Well it’s 6:31 Easter Island time and I’m about 25 minutes out from Santiago, Chile. Where to begin. Yesterday was an incredible day from start to finish! The team got into the truck since we would be heading through some … Continue reading
Posted in archaeology, Earthwatch, gardening, Reforestation, retirement, technology, travel
Tagged archaeological dig, Earthwatch, Rapa Nui, retirement, Travel
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Road Trip — Day 7
I was on the road heading out of Chicago at 8 past 8 this morning. I managed driving around Chicago quite well during my stay but I had a bit of trouble understanding what my GPS wanted me to do … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Mark Twain, Road trip, Travel
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On The Road
For the first time in many years I was up early and on schedule setting out on a trip. I actually woke about 5 a.m. and was ready for the alarm. By 8 a.m. I had done everything I had … Continue reading
Well, I’ve been planning this trip for about 6 months now and it’s almost time to go. No way this is a rush job. Took another load of electronic recycle to Future Shop yesterday from the garage. Sorted things around … Continue reading
Air Miles Follow-Up
Well, I’m certainly sold on this air miles business. I’m getting an air miles AmEx card and the air miles card that is accepted in so many places. The air miles people let you print out a temporary card as … Continue reading