travel
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Ever Changing Panama City, Panama
More Details: Ever Changing Panama City, PanamaLast night, I made it to Panama for my 5th visit. I have relatives here and have always enjoyed coming to see them and enjoy the country. Surprise! This time, I made my trip coincide with my mom also coming over to visit my aunt – but as a surprise to my mom! One of…
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From Atlanta to Krakow – Planes, Train, Bus and Automobile
More Details: From Atlanta to Krakow – Planes, Train, Bus and AutomobileI am in Krakow! This blog post (and the next few) will be written during a trip. Nice change for me and maybe for the readers?? Just arrived in Krakow yesterday late afternoon local time. A flight Flying to Warsaw via Amsterdam with KLM went without a hitch aside from the possessed kid on…
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On the Shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza and on to the Serengeti
More Details: On the Shores of Lake Victoria in Mwanza and on to the SerengetiIn early 2007, I went to Tanzania for work reasons and I was excited to get to this part of Africa. Two other entries in this blog cover the trip over and some observations about Dar es Salaam. This entry will share more of the logistical items about my visit to Mwanza, the actual stories…
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My Everyday in Paris
More Details: My Everyday in ParisI am sure the world does not need another writeup about Paris. But I think we all experience Paris differently so here is my take. It is such a unique place (as are other places like Venice, Rio, Istanbul, etc.) that I never get tired of visiting. At some point I will add to the endless…
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On the Way to Tanzania, via Dubai
More Details: On the Way to Tanzania, via DubaiMy first international travel with the non-profit organization I work for was Tanzania. Originally intended as a one week review of operational controls, a second week was added to the trip to get me exposure to the field work we do in the developing world. I jumped at the opportunity to see firsthand what my…
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A Winter Visit to Helsinki
More Details: A Winter Visit to HelsinkiMany moons ago, I got to go to Helsinki for a 3-week work assignment. I remember the conference call with Helsinki when they were asking if the U.S. practice could send someone over. I knew I was the one who would be sent and I was trying not to show visible signs of excitement at…
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Food Pleasures in Paris, City Light – and Food
More Details: Food Pleasures in Paris, City Light – and FoodThere are SO many places to go and enjoy a meal or a drink in Paris. Whether it be haut cuisine, a pastry, a glass of wine, or coffee, you will never run out of options in Paris and, many of the options, are quite good. Exploring these places is one of the guilt-inducing food…