Category: Travel
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First Vacation in 5 Years
It’s overdue. Today, I’m off to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico – for the first vacation in 5 years. The camera is armed and ready.
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Another Week, Another Flight
As I previously posted, I’m doing a lot of travel for work. But it’s mostly between Ottawa and Vancouver. This qualifies me to be an unofficial expert on the best ways to traverse the Star Alliance system in North America. Some observations: Vancouver has an e-Border; great for Canadian citizens…
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The Infrequent Frequent Flyer
I am traveling for work. More so than I have done in many years. But, for the first time in a decade – without any frequent flier status. I have been at least a Premier Executive on United Airlines since 2001 – with a few 100K years. During the last…
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Barcelona 2008: Parc Guell
Parc Guell #6Originally uploaded by rdonovan For my second photographic expedition during the 2008 Barcelona trip, I made it to Parc Guell. Besides being an amazing vista, it is home to a considerable amount of architecture and artwork by Gaudi. I managed to capture both – at dusk. This expedition…
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Barcelona 2008: Tibidabo
Tibidabo #14Originally uploaded by rdonovan When I first went to Barcelona in 2006, I wanted to go to Parc Wall / Tibidabo. Sadly, that did not materialize – I only made it to Tramvia Blau – and no further – as the funicular (cable car) was not running due to…
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The Ill-Fated Voyage East
Ill Fated Eastern Journey #4Originally uploaded by rdonovan I decided that it would be a good idea to drive the Bentley Arnage from Seattle to Ottawa. I set out on a beautiful morning in Seattle in early October. I made it through to Missoula, Montana without incident – and saw…
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Cross-Country
Seattle to Ottawa – Dec. ’07 #7 Originally uploaded by rdonovan I have just completed an insane dash across North America – to get to Ottawa from Seattle as the final step in my relocation process. The journey has been: 1. Bellevue, WA to Stevens Pass2. Continuing on via Leavenworth…
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Air Can(‘t)ada
I have been a loyal United Airlines and Star Alliance customer for many, many years. This year I am a Premier Executive/Star Alliance Gold and have already achieved that status for next year having been travelling quite a bit. My previous experience on Star Alliance has been largely flying Lufthansa…