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By Mark Posted on June 30, 2016July 11, 2016

Brexit at Tiffany’s

Well, the news can’t stop rolling on about the dumpster fire that is the European Union, but that’s behind us now. Literally, as we walk past the blaring TV with … Continue reading Brexit at Tiffany’s

Categories: 2016 Maui Trip, TravelTags: Hawaii, hawaiian airlines, Lahaina, Maui, Vacation
By Mark Posted on June 20, 2015June 27, 2015

Come aboard, we’re expecting you.

The cruise ship terminal was a freaking goat rodeo. The terminal was easy to find, it was right across the water from our hotel. But once you got close the … Continue reading Come aboard, we’re expecting you.

Categories: 2015 Cruise and Road Trip, TravelTags: Carnival, Cruise, The cruise ship terminal, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 14, 2013July 16, 2014

Oh Mickey you’re so fine

The nice thing about traveling to Disney is that we fall into a pretty good routine. We go often enough that we aren’t in a rush anymore to try to … Continue reading Oh Mickey you’re so fine

Categories: 2013 Mexico Vacation, TravelTags: Disney, downtown disney, hidden mickey, pirates of the caribbean, roller coaster, Route 66, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 7, 2013July 16, 2014

Working for the Weekend

For the weekend, we took a bit of a rest. (note: I had to look it up to figure out that it was the weekend. ) Saturday was spent with … Continue reading Working for the Weekend

Categories: 2013 Mexico Vacation, TravelTags: Cabo San Lucas, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 3, 2013July 17, 2014

I thought there wasn’t going to be any math…

Winds and waves were lower this morning.  So we made plans to get a water taxi to take us across the bay to Lover’s Beach and the Arch. The upside … Continue reading I thought there wasn’t going to be any math…

Categories: 2013 Mexico Vacation, TravelTags: aviation, Balllroom, Dance, food, Mexico, nature, outdoors, Tequila, transportation, Vacation
By Mark Posted on July 1, 2013July 16, 2014

What day is it anyway?

Into a small wine glass, squeeze the juice of one lime wedge. Add one shot Repisado Tequila. Drink. Repeat as required. We are now on vacation. I would normally start … Continue reading What day is it anyway?

Categories: 2013 Mexico Vacation, TravelTags: aviation, Cabo San Lucas, flight, lime wedge, Mexico, pirate ship, spring showcase, transportation, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on September 2, 2012July 16, 2014

Tickets, Please!

For our last day in California, we decided to skip the wineries and spend the day in San Francisco. We were only about 50 miles away, so it was pretty … Continue reading Tickets, Please!

Categories: 2012 California Vacation, TravelTags: Cable Car, carver mariner, fish vendors, live aboards, lunch destination, Road Trip, San Francisco, travel, Vacation
By Mark Posted on August 31, 2012July 16, 2014

My hovercraft is full of eels

We have loved the food everywhere in California. We found a little breakfast place just south of our hotel, called the Redwood cafe. It was right in the center of … Continue reading My hovercraft is full of eels

Categories: 2012 California Vacation, TravelTags: Bouchon, code phrases, napa, quick lunch, Thomas Keller, tooth decay, travel, Vacation, wine country
By Mark Posted on August 28, 2012July 16, 2014

Told him we already got one

I love walking through the hotel in nothing but a robe and underpants. It makes me feel like I’m getting my money’s worth. One of the goals of our trip … Continue reading Told him we already got one

Categories: 2012 California Vacation, TravelTags: castle, Coppola, coppola vineyards, coppola winery, francis ford coppola, Old Faithful, resort pool, travel, tucker torpedo, Vacation, Winery
By Mark Posted on August 26, 2012July 16, 2014

Uncorked

We are back in wine country again. This is our third trip here, and we are staying on the Sonoma side again. Yulia found us a great hotel on a … Continue reading Uncorked

Categories: 2012 California Vacation, TravelTags: amazing gardens, historical architecture, napa, outdoor pizza oven, Road Trip, sonoma, sonoma valley, sonoma valleys, travel, Vacation, wine country
By Mark Posted on August 26, 2012July 16, 2014

You don’t need a magic feather!

Our final days in Disneyland were a blast. Taking a whole week really means that you can take a lot more time doing nothing instead of rushing the parks like … Continue reading You don’t need a magic feather!

Categories: 2012 California Vacation, TravelTags: camels and elephants, Disney, Fantasmic, front row center, travel, Vacation, World Of Color
By Mark Posted on August 17, 2012July 16, 2014

Listen! Do you smell something?

We debated on getting an early start, or even having a first-day destination for our trip. making the final decision to blow the hell out of town was easy, and … Continue reading Listen! Do you smell something?

Categories: 2012 California Vacation, TravelTags: Ashland, Road Trip, Shakespeare, Vacation

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