Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Recently we were in Capitol Hill to see an awesome documentary on John Coltrane at the SIFF Cinema Egyptian. It was our first time at the Egyptian, and it was a really fun experience. The theater is huge, seating 500+ with a main floor as well as balcony seating, and the sound/viewing experience were great. …
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As much as I love getting a Try the World box from somewhere new so I learn all about the cuisine, it's equally exciting to get a box from a country I've visited because it gives me an opportunity to reminisce and try making the cuisine I experienced for myself. I just received my latest delivery, this …
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One continent I have yet to explore is South America. Brian and I have talked about it numerous times. We'd both love to: climb Machu Picchu experience the Amazon rainforest see Christ the Redeemer explore Moray and the other Inca ruins and much more! It's also the jumping off point for guided journeys to Antarctica; another adventure that's relatively high …
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One of the first things I heard about when we moved to Washington was the abundance of beautiful, scenic byways throughout the state, and in particular, Chuckanut Drive. When people would find out we lived in Lynnwood, they'd always ask if we'd spent a day exploring that route. Several of my work colleagues recommended it and couldn't …
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After an incredible day exploring the Columbia River Gorge we were excited for our Sunday Funday in Portland. Brian and I were just there a month or so ago for a quick weekend getaway as part of a world record attempt for the most red heads in one place (it was fun but not a successful attempt) …
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My new Try the World box finally arrived--who hoo! It's such a tease seeing some of the ads and pictures online, wondering if that's the next one I'm getting or if it's just a promo-- it's been both so I never know! I had my fingers crossed the June box would be Sweden. The Nordic …
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Brian's mom recently came out for a long weekend visit, and after a full Saturday on Whidbey Island it was nice having a more low-key local adventure spending our Sunday morning in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle. One of my friends and former co-workers recommended we spend some time in Volunteer Park, which is on …
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Our latest local find for wordly fare was Nielsen's Pastries, a Danish pastry shop that's been operating in Lower Queen Anne since 1965. We were in the neighborhood, ready to spend our day seeing some films at the Seattle International Film Festival but were a bit early to line up for our first show. We hadn't had breakfast so we decided …
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We headed to Portland for the weekend because I wanted to participate in a world record attempt for the greatest number of redheads in one place. Although our attempt was not successful, the weekend itself was a definite success-- we had a fabulous time! I had (of course) WAY over planned ideas about things to do. Brian …
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My third Try the World box arrived! After thoroughly enjoying my Holiday box and Thailand box, I was thrilled to open the latest and discover Portugal! Despite having been to Europe numerous times, I didn't make it to Portugal until 2014 as part of my birthday trip and goal to visit 30 countries by the time I turned …
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Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Travel and books together
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Finding direction and purpose from travel and culture
Seattle travel blogger: travel, family, technology
Reading my way through Time Magazine's 100 Greatest Novels since 1923 (plus Ulysses)
