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By Mark Posted on June 28, 2018June 28, 2018

Multipass

Out of all the trips we have taken, this is the first time we have actually used the Alaska Lounge at Sea-Tac. I had my Priority Pass setup from my … Continue reading Multipass

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: airport, Alaska Airlines, bar, lounge, mimosa, rain
By Mark Posted on June 27, 2018

Safe Travels!

It’s always a colossal shitshow when we try to  go on vacation. Last year we were moving to our new house. This year it’s just a combination of being busy … Continue reading Safe Travels!

Categories: 2018 California TripTags: Blessings, Disneyland, Stuff, Stupid, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on June 26, 2018June 26, 2018

Frank Lloyd Wright’s lab online

I think that one of the reasons that I enjoy travel so much is that I have always enjoyed architecture. I think that started with spending time with my grandfather. … Continue reading Frank Lloyd Wright’s lab online

Categories: Internet, Tech, Travel, WritingTags: architecture, computers, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gaudi, Oak Park, Rednering, Taliesen West, Technology
By Mark Posted on June 23, 2018June 23, 2018

Alcohol has an airline problem

I have been known, on the rare occasion, to drink when I fly. Flying has always been a bit nerve wracking for most folks, but I enjoy it for the … Continue reading Alcohol has an airline problem

Categories: TravelTags: airport, bars, drunks, security, travel, TSAprecheck, TWA
By Mark Posted on June 13, 2018

Gear: Itinerary Planning

Years ago, I had one of those Windows CE based palmtop computers for travel use. (Does that date me?) They were really under-powered, were too small, had a terrible keyboard, … Continue reading Gear: Itinerary Planning

Categories: Tech, TravelTags: gear, Planning, Tech, Technology, WindowsCE
By Mark Posted on June 5, 2018

Gear Test: Travel Clothes

I had a trip to India for work planned about a year and a half ago. This was going to be for over a week, with time at my work … Continue reading Gear Test: Travel Clothes

Categories: TravelTags: Clothing, Ex Officio, gear, Tech, test, travel
By Mark Posted on May 29, 2018May 29, 2018

Break me off a piece of that Crescent Bar

When things have been crazy for so long, even two days of rest seems like a big break. I got up early on Saturday to run and pick up food … Continue reading Break me off a piece of that Crescent Bar

Categories: TravelTags: Crescent bar, gorge ampitheater, Music, sasquatch, travel, Wind, Wine
By Mark Posted on May 29, 2018June 7, 2018

Crescent Bar Gallery

Categories: Photography, TravelTags: Beer, Crescent bar, Rest, Road Trip, Soap Lake
By Mark Posted on May 27, 2018May 29, 2018

Beat the Heat

Yulia and I have lamented for years that we never plan ahead to take advantage of 3 day weekends. Hell, half the time I just show up to work on … Continue reading Beat the Heat

Categories: TravelTags: Crescent bar, eastern washington, gorge ampitheater, relax, sasquatch, travel, Wine tasting
By Mark Posted on July 13, 2017July 15, 2017

Doing something close to nothing

We are on our final day in Paris. As such, we are sleeping in. The only thing planned for today is to do a little shopping, and get packed. We … Continue reading Doing something close to nothing

Categories: 2017 Europe TripTags: France, Paris, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 12, 2017July 15, 2017

Mouse of Anaheim, Rat of Paris

The train ride back from Barcelona was easy. Nothing was on fire this time. Also, the train wasn’t so crowded, so the bar didn’t run out of drinks by the … Continue reading Mouse of Anaheim, Rat of Paris

Categories: 2017 Europe TripTags: Disneyland, Disneyland Paris, Eurodisney, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 11, 2017July 11, 2017

Can we add a side of Cadaques to that?

We have been unsure what to do with our last few days in Barcelona. There are still a lot of museums, galleries, and history to se here, but we also … Continue reading Can we add a side of Cadaques to that?

Categories: 2017 Europe TripTags: art, Cadaques, Dali, Figueres, tourism, travel, Vacation

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