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By Mark Posted on August 15, 2019

The Longest Day

Well, we were supposed to get some sleep. That didn’t happen. I actually finished drinking on the flight by finding that the Flight Attendant could get me some Johnny Walker … Continue reading The Longest Day

Categories: 2019 UK TripTags: cocktails, Customs, ENgland, Johnnie Walker, Nottingham, travel, Vacation
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 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 July 2, 2018

No Sleep ‘Til…

Someone was knocking on some door. It took a bit to wake up all the way, but the knocking turned to a pounding. It wasn’t our door, but at 3:00 … Continue reading No Sleep ‘Til…

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: HMS Surprise, Mission Beach, San diego, Star of India, Sunset, Tall Ships, Vacation, Venice Beach
By Mark Posted on June 30, 2018June 30, 2018

Gimme Shelter

I swear the band in this bar is a combined 160 years old. It’s two guys with terribly fake rocker hair, but they are actually doing a pretty good cover … Continue reading Gimme Shelter

Categories: 2018 California Trip, TravelTags: fitness, Gaslamp, La jolla, San diego, Shelter Island, 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 May 31, 2018May 31, 2018

Thoughts on Writing

Like many writers, I get stuck. I can sit and stare at a keyboard for hours, or at least be near the keyboard, blocked, trying to get something written, and … Continue reading Thoughts on Writing

Categories: Tech, WritingTags: bag, Blogging, computers, Field Notes, gear, goals, Surface, Technology, Thoughts, Vacation, writer's block, writing
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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