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By Mark Posted on July 12, 2018July 11, 2018

Theme Park Gallery

Categories: 2018 California Trip, Photography, TravelTags: Disney, Harry Potter, Photography, Theme Parks, travel
By Mark Posted on July 11, 2018

Run Mickey!

We overslept. Probably necessary with all the walking, heat and everything. Yulia got up first to swim, she had the whole pool to herself. Then the cats came out to … Continue reading Run Mickey!

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Ducks, Heat, House of Blues, rain, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 9, 2018

Double Score

We actually came pretty close to sleeping in. That might be a first. I should probably stick a plaque on the wall. We had breakfast reserved in Goofy’s Kitchen. It’s our … Continue reading Double Score

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: California Adventure, Design, Disney, Electric Parade, Pixar, travel, Vacation, Winery
By Mark Posted on July 8, 2018July 8, 2018

Photo Finish

We actually got out of the hotel room pretty close to 8 am. We were going to California Adventure today, and thought it opened at 8. There’s always a rush … Continue reading Photo Finish

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Art Deco, Disneyland, Fastpass, Jungle Ride, Pan Pacific, Photopass, Pixar, Schweitzer Falls, travel, Vacation, Xanadu
By Mark Posted on July 4, 2018July 4, 2018

Traffic Stop

We moved hotels.  We took a look at the predictions for 4th of July traffic, and decided to move up the coast a bit. We ended up at Oceanside by … Continue reading Traffic Stop

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Art Deco, Camp Pendleton, Highway 101, Oceanside, Pier, travel
By Mark Posted on July 3, 2018July 3, 2018

And a shitload of screen doors

We weren’t sure of the best way to visit Tijuana. We decided on parking at the border lot and walking. We heard it could get crowded, and that it can … Continue reading And a shitload of screen doors

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: Margaritas, Mexico, San diego, Tijuana, travel, Vacation
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 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 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 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

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