Uncle Markie out and about.
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When you have lots of friends who are students or teachers you try (well, I do) to do sometime good for them during their spring break. In my case, I’m going on THREE spring break getaways this spring. Number One: Two nights in Ocean Park, Washington at the WorldMark Surfside Inn, followed by a night […]
As the trip comes to an end, there are just a couple of final flights. Nagoya (NGO) to Tokyo Narita (NRT) Tokyo Narita (NRT) to Seattle (SEA) But first I have to get to the airport – and it’s basically a two-hour train ride, but only one transfer…..and by taking the semi-express, I save 340yen […]
Julian works until 8 tonight (usually 9) so that was the reason for the late train to Nagoya – and it takes him 35-45 minutes to get from school (he teaches English) into Nagoya. Nagoya Station is crazy busy, even at 8:30 at night: Bright lights in the big city… But Julian is there at […]
Oh the joys of family. My planned two-night stay in Tokyo has been turned into a one-night stay in Tokyo and a one-night stay in Yokohama, where I am the .005% — which has turned out to be…I’m at a loss for words, but not at all negative. One of the things that I love […]
I didn’t really get to see much of anything in Dubai, but that would have required a layover, which wasn’t permitted under the tickets rules – or if it was, it would have screwed up my car service on both ends. Got to Dubai in the dark last night, leaving before the sun is up […]
Sometimes I wonder if I like the journey more than the destination…Looking forward to both on this trip, but it’s a close tie. Today is the first leg of a 10 day trip – a rarity for me. Here is the trip: Leg Number One: Seattle to Dubai, Business Class – redeemed 75,000 Alaska miles […]
At 88 (or is it 89) it’s time to be visiting Mom on a more frequent basis. And when I can get it at a good price ($237.20 and upgraded in both directions), why not. I’m also going out again in July when The Colonels will also be out for the International Market. It’s a […]
The plan: two nights at the WorldMark Victoria in the handicap access Penthouse with its own hot tub and BBQ with DancingBear. Revised plan: add a date for myself since its two bedrooms with queen-sized beds in both. Outcome: FAIL. I think that I set a new record in travelling with a “high-maintenance” guest. It […]