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Iceland Day 3: Finding an Old Friend in Reykjavik
On the morning of our third day in Iceland, Jack and I headed into town at 10 am to meet up with one of my old childhood friends, Katie. Katie and I were buddies over 15 years ago now, when we were both teen-aged musicians in the California Youth Symphony. I have fond memories of … Continue reading
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After a restful night in the comfortable and cozy Hilton Nordica, I swept the curtains open the next morning at 9 am to discover… darkness. Slowly, and gradually, the sun began to creep it’s way into day, and by 10:30 am, we finally saw “daybreak.” I took a walk around the hotel while the rest … Continue reading
When we first got married, Jack told me that he wanted to go to Iceland for our honeymoon. At the time, I thought, uh… no. For a honeymoon, I longed for tropical drinks on the beach, clear warm waters for frolicking, and lounging around in sunshine. So we ended up in Bora Bora and Moorea. … Continue reading
The Forbidden City. What an imposing name. With it’s high defensive walls, the eerie framed portrait of Chairman Mao at the front gate, and the stone-faced guards out front with their fingers on their triggers, you definitely get the sense that this place is forbidden. But that didn’t stop us, or the thousands of other … Continue reading
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