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    I have been to LA a few times but always for work and never with enough time to explore the city beyond an LAX hotel. This trip I stayed a few extra days and played tourist. It was a short visit but a good one. I really liked what i saw and enjoyed what I did. I need to come back and spend more time here.

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    Chirag, Dr. David, Subodh and Jerry flew up to meet me and my parents in Maine to do some leaf-peeping. We spent some time in Augusta - the state capital. We drove up into the mountains to the little village of Rangeley where my family used to live. We also went to the coast - Dr. David and I to Camden with my parents and the Indians to Acadia National Park. I am always happy when my friends get to experience Maine. It's very special to me. So are they.

ROME october '06

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    In October I visited Rome for the first time as part of a trip with my mother, Suzanne, Grant, and Daryl. We stayed right outside the Vatican City walls and spent a lot of time there. It was very special to be there at the center of the Catholic Church and so much history and beauty with my mother.

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    Congratulations to Grant for completing his degree at American University. Family and friends gathered in Mount Pleasant to wish him well. It was a fun celebration of a major milestone.

BELGIUM & LONDON march '06

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    After a business trip to Brussels, my mother joined me and Miguel for some touristing in Belgium and then London. Miguel and Phillippe were great hosts at their home in Antwerp - as always. After some time in Belgium, Miguel, Ma and I took the Chunnel train to London. It was her first time in London. It was my first time there with her and with Miguel - which made it all new and interesting in a different way. We spent the days roaming the city and the nights - roaming the city - but without Ma - safely tucked in bed. It was a great week.

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    This was my first trip to India. I am thrilled that i got to spend two weeks traveling around with Andy & Adi. We were lucky to be joined by Manu for much of the trip. He is a native of Delhi and now a new friend. Step inside to see some pics from our adventures in Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Ranthanbore, Udaipur, and many interesting spots in between...

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    Thanksgiving 2005 in Mount Pleasant was a joyful celebration with family and good friends from near and far. I am lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. Thanks to all of you for making it a wonderful holiday. Again.

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    I went to Tokyo for work and decided to stay an extra week for vacation. I asked my mother if she wanted to join me there - expecting her to say no. She surprised me. We had a wonderful vacation together. I also got to spend two weeks visiting with a good friend, Shu. We met last year in Tokyo and have become good friends. He is a beautiful person.

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    Miguel and Philippe's wedding on September 3rd was a beautiful, simple, and traditional ceremony at the town hall in Kapellan. They were surrounded by friends and family that love them. I am so happy that they asked me to share the day with them.

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June 30, 2013

Burano, Murano, and More...

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Off to the islands today.  We had a nice, relaxing visit to Burano - a colorful island about an hour out into the sea from Venice.  Then a not so nice, not relaxing, accidental visit to Murano (glass fame) - where we got off the boat by accident and someone stole my phone.  Meh. 

We topped the day off with an evening stroll through more of undiscovered Venice and nice dinner in a favorite square.  Oh yeah, gelato too - of course!

 

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 3...

Nature...

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Some flowers fighting to outdo the colorful buildings of Burano.

Beauty...

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So bright.  So sunny.  Burano was a sight.

Fun...

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Traghetto with two gondoliers in red stripes.  

Spirit...

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Madonna in Burano.

Just liked it...

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Watching her watching the activity in Campo Santa Margherita - a favorite spot from last trip too.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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June 29, 2013

Trying to Get Off the Beaten Path...

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Venice is packed with tourists.  I think we are hearing more German than Italian spoken.  Jean doesn't believe me when I argue that the two languages are equally beautiful to the ear.

Alessandro, our BnB host, has been giving us some great advice during our stay.  This morning at breakfast he gave us some tips for avoiding all the tourists (e.g. go to restaurants where people have dogs - they are locals, etc.).   He suggested we head to the outer reaches of two of Venice's Sestiere - Cannaregio and Castello to get a sesnse of the real Venice - where Venetians live.

So that is what we did today.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 2...

Nature...

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We are staying right next to the Rialto Mercato - Venice's main market.

Beauty...

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Sunsetting on the Grand Canal.

Fun...

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Stopped in a public garden for some refereshment.    

Spirit...

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The word Ghetto comes from the very first one here in Venice.

Just liked it...

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Happy and Mappy.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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June 28, 2013

Benvenuti in Italia!

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Jean has arrived and vacation has begun.  This time in Italy.  It is Jean's first visit here, which makes it even more fun.  I was here on a very special trip with my mother, Suz, Grant, and Daryl back in 2006 and even further back in college when I was living in Salzburg.

We are starting in Venice.  A photographer's dream.  so many interesting angles and textures.  We have a nice BnB near the Rialto fish and veggie market.  After I picked Jean up at the airport, we dropped off his stuff and did exactly what everyone has told us to do in Venice. 

Just roam.  Meander.  Wander.  Very good advice.

And here are my Five Favorite Fotos from day 1...

Nature...

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I think Venice sports some of the world's best windows and window boxes.

Beauty...

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The water, sky, and activity of the Grand Canal.

Fun...

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Gondola traffic jam.    

Spirit...

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Just a random mosaic tucked away in a corner of Venice.

Just liked it...

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 Taking a drag with one hand and propelling two lovers with the other.

And more photos here at my flickr account.

 

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