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Europe ’22 Loch Ness Part 1

Got up ready to roll as we had a reservation for a RIB boat ride on Loch Ness. Unbelievably, there was not a cloud in the sky. We cannot believe our good fortune. It is chilly and windy especially on … Continue reading

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Europe ’22 I’ll Take the High Road

We woke up to a beautiful morning on Loch Lomond. I haven’t mentioned the weather has been just fine. We compare it to winter in San Francisco which is tolerable at worst and there has been very little rain. We … Continue reading

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Europe ’22 – Mary Learns to Drive Again

Hoo boy. We hurriedly packed up to check out and take the bus to the airport to pick up our rent a car. Al had a bad night of sleep which is never good for his mood and energy level. … Continue reading

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Europe ’22. – Glasgow Part II

First of all, Al wants to know why on earth the Scottish men would wear kilts when its cold and windy and wet. Of course I looked it up. Answer at the end if you don’t want to read all … Continue reading

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Europe 2022 – Glasgow

Reason Number ONE why Al and I have stayed married for 40 years.  We arrived in Glasgow and I went immediately to bed – it was late enough and I didn’t sleep at all on the plane. Al went out … Continue reading

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Good Bye Hong Kong – What I Learned

This snuggly guy was one of the many dogs floating around, this one at Po Lin Monastery at the Big Buddha.  He and the others roaming around had apparently not read the “no dogs” signs.  This one was totally “out” … Continue reading

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Monday, Buddha Day

With rugby over, I had my cronies back, but we split up.  Patti and Jeff needed to help Jimbo schlepp his stuff to the metro where you catch the airport express.  Now get this.  You take your luggage to that station, … Continue reading

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Sunday, Singing in Stanley

I took off by myself.  It didn’t seem any less crowded in the metro on Sunday than during the week, in fact it almost seemed more so.  I got a little lost once I got to “Central” (kind of the … Continue reading

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Alone Again, Naturally

It is Sunday morning in Hong Kong.  Yesterday we got started early and headed to the Hong Kong World Sevens Tournament. Pretty much what any sporting event is, with a large dose of Halloween/Bay to Breakers costuming.  Astronauts, Oktoberfest frauleins, … Continue reading

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Hong Kong FABRIC FRIDAY

Al was sweet enough to agree to be my sherpa Friday morning and we headed off to the fabric markets at Sham Shui Po, which is a neighborhood a few stops  down from where we are staying in Kowloon.  I … Continue reading

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