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Yountville and Napa Valley
Photos of Yountville and Napa Valley Anna and I had a lovely visit to Napa Valley in late March. It rained for a good part of the visit, but spring was definitely in full swing. I especially enjoyed o…
Borrego Springs Wildflowers
I'm slacking on posting - these photos were taken almost a month ago. If you haven't experienced it, a trip out to the desert during the spring blooms is well worth it.
Cedar Creek Falls hike
Photos of the Cedar Creek Falls hike Your knees take a beating on the way there, your thighs on the climb back, but the Cedar Creek Falls hike (aka Devil's Punchbowl) is lush and gorgeous this time of…
Joblessness and its effects on society
The Atlantic has a an interesting article posted called How a New Jobless Era Will Transform America . Don Peck has taken an in depth look at the mental and cultural changes that are likely for those …
A short visit to Korea
Korea and wedding photos We had a more slow paced visit to Korea. The highlight was experiencing a Korean Wedding - congratulations to Kerey and Bora. Otherwise, lots of visiting, tea, and people watc…
Things Asian airlines do better
- They serve half decent tea through the flight - The seatback entertainment systems are usually top of the line - The food is much more interesting - Warmed or cold towels/towelettes before/after mea…
Entertaining moments
- Stray fluffy cats bounding through the snow in park surounding the Temple of Heaven - A "Star-Rated Toilet" - The giant bag of mandarin oranges I was given for my 10 yuan bill (about $1.40). - Reali…
Juyong pass
Weather, roads, and miscommunication seemed to conspire against us visiting any section of the great walls. The morning before our flight to Korea we finally managed to visit Juyong pass. The wall at …
Snowed in
All the roads to different great walls were closed again today. It is clear they aren't equipped to handle this level of snow and cold - every bit of snow we have seen removed has been completely by h…
Windy, snowy Beijing
It was clear, sunny, and brutal with the wind chill. The snow yesterday meant blocked roads today, and no trip to the wall. The snowfall yesterday was the most Beijing had seen in 60 years. After a br…