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Category: memories
A long weekend in London
I was talking to a colleague and we realized we had been in London at the same time in late … More
Staycation, all I ever wanted?
Since our shortened anniversary trip, we’ve been mostly home except for errands and the occasional socially distanced and outdoor gathering … More
Remembrances of vacations past.
We were supposed to be in Japan today. Virginia had planned the trip for my birthday, including fancy airplane seats … More
Anniversary, interrupted.
This year is a milestone anniversary for Virginia and me, and she spent most of the past year planning a … More
End of a decade travels (part 4: excursions)
Tuesday Having spent a little time wandering Cape Town, it was time to venture further out. We were up early … More
End of a decade travels (part 3: exploring Cape Town)
Friday We managed to get a decent night’s sleep on the train but were nonetheless up early for breakfast. We … More
End of a decade travels (part 2: inequalities)
Saturday Even having arrived late the night before, we still managed to get up at a reasonable hour. We had … More
End of a decade travels (part 1: family)
Tuesday It’s Christmas Eve! For my family, that’s our day to gather. I picked up my mother and we drove … More
Marrakech and Madrid (part 2: return to Spain)
Wednesday We had a completely uneventful flight to Madrid (thankfully cooler than the flight out) and an easy entry into … More
