Well-Preserved Prague

We are suffering in Vienna with no a/c but at long last we have reliable and consistent internet access. This is very appreciated. We arrived yesterday evening but have mainly been at the hotel so Maylene could try to get some work done after a series of access issues and tool revisions that has made…

Combustible Berlin

Sorry for the radio silence – we’ve had intermittent internet access since leaving Amsterdam and when we do have it I end up spending most of my time searching for a hotel room in the next city or catching up on personal business.  Anywho – we’re getting ready to leave Prague tomorrow but I’ll back-up…

Rijksmuseum et al…

Today we visited a few museums.  The Rijksmuseum was really great.  Unfortunately, however, it was under renovation – in some ways good because it wasn’t overwhelming with information but rather, just enough.  It related the history of the Dutch people through the artwork of its more famous artists. We enjoyed our jump-on, jump-off tram pass…

Amsterdam!

We made it! We arrived safe and sound in Amsterdam! Since I don’t quite know where to start or exactly how to do this whole “blogging” thing – which is why I think I’ve dragged my feet a little bit — here goes nothing — I’m just going to “talk story” with you…come along for…

Final Packing!!!

We had an absolutely fantastic 4th of July at Tiki Bar Bill’s house. It had great food, and a truly explosive fireworks competition with the neighbors. I screamed so hard that I’ve kind of lost my voice today! Thanks Bill and Tammy for your exceedingly wonderful hospitality. Thanks for coming out to spend time Mo…

Trip Planning Fun

We’re getting so excited about our upcoming vagabonding experience around Europe. We just bit the bullet and bought our airline tickets last night. We fly from Seattle on July 7th and return to Seattle on February 15th – just in time for the Olympics in Vancouver. Seven and a half months living out of a…

Graduation in Hawai`i

Graduation in Hawai`i truly is an experience like no other. On this very special day, the graduate is surrounded by the pride and aloha of their family. They are bestowed material evidence of this love in the form lei. The lei can be made from fresh flowers, candy, and even money. Once graduated, they are…