Today we depart the Spirit, as we arrive in Venice, hopefully in time to make our 11:30 AM tour of the Doge’s Palace. Tomorrow we board Delta to JFK, then on to Fort Lauderdale and get back to the real world. Stay tuned for updates on the trip starting next […]
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As I was sitting down to write this, I realized I needed some inspiration. So out came a pint of Jeni’s Pistachio Honey Ice Cream. It is rich, creamy and best of all, tastes like actual pistachio nuts. It is not overly sweet. It is smooth and perfect in every […]
Travel, particularly air travel, is no fun these days. From the banning of beverages to the fee frenzy, it is all very annoying, to say the least. It is because of these inconveniences, and the fact that schlepping large suitcases through foreign train stations sucks, that I began packing as […]
My last post – with the woman wondering whether Key West was worth her time – got me thinking. Why do people travel? Is it the museums? The food? Trying to navigate a foreign subway station in a language you don’t understand? Asking for directions from an old lady on […]
In the last post you heard of my latest adventure getting stranded in Detroit. Fortunately it was not in a blizzard, like in 1998. I take carry on luggage as often as possible when traveling. It is easier to manage and the airline can’t lose what you don’t give them. […]
I fly a lot. Well, more than most and less than a true road warrior. I do, however, have Gold Medallion status on Delta, which should count for something. Occasionally I travel for an out of town job, but mostly I travel for fun. By fun, I mean the part […]