A short five day vacation trip to Mexico is just what I needed to seek refuge from another Chicago winter. Who knew it would be a mild March, although truth be told, I did manage to miss a small snowstorm. A beer procured from an airport hawker at near US prices was ideal for the slightly warm, balmy day, and the seventy-five minute ride south from the Cancun airport. The … [Read more...] about A Cancun Resort Vacation
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Epic 65 Hour Trip to Colorado
Just got back from a quick trip to Fort Collins, Colorado, from visiting my son. During a quick three day adventure, we crammed in a lot of fun stuff in a very short period of time. This will be a story about music, I promise, but that comes later. My evening arrival didn't allow for much other than a late meal, gassing up the car, and part of a movie. Also, there was … [Read more...] about Epic 65 Hour Trip to Colorado
Reliving a most memorable Mediterranean cruise
Looking for a fabulous trip to undertake? With the strong dollar, Europe might be the go to place for the trip of a lifetime. In the pages that follow, you can relive a fabulous 7-day memorable Mediterranean cruise that my wife and I took last summer from Rome to Barcelona, with before and after stops in each city. When asked if I would trade ten days in front of the … [Read more...] about Reliving a most memorable Mediterranean cruise
The Pitts-burger and the Doubleheader
Last weekend I traveled to the Steel City for the first time in nearly thirty years. A few weeks ago, at the invitation of a good friend, I was offered an opportunity to attend the Steelers- Bears game that took place this past Sunday night. Having never been to the new Heinz Field, I vowed to make this trip happen. When I saw that the Pirates were also at home, it became a … [Read more...] about The Pitts-burger and the Doubleheader
Sand, Sea, and Skyscrapers – Ten Days in Abu Dhabi and Dubai
Sand, sea, skyscrapers, along with food, in abundance, would be the most apt and description of my trip to the United Arab Emirates. This just completed journey gave me a glimpse into two vibrant, bustling, metropolises. Their efforts to diversify from dependence on oil revenues, seems to be paying dividends. But first, a little geography lesson, and a briefest of … [Read more...] about Sand, Sea, and Skyscrapers – Ten Days in Abu Dhabi and Dubai