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The Wimbledon Tradition

Posted on 23 June 2010 by g

We are at Wimbledon once again this year in what may become a tradition. It is fantastic to be able to hop on the Tube and be watching some of the World’s best Tennis players minutes later. Our strategy worked … Continue reading →

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Aladdin Pantomime at the Hackney Empire

Posted on 2 January 2010 by g

This evening we wrapped up our Christmas festivities in London with another British tradition — the Aladdin Pantomime at the Hackney Empire. It was an interesting experience and best enjoyed with a pint of beer :-). Pantomime (not mime) is … Continue reading →

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Veteran’s Day in Covent Garden

Posted on 11 November 2009 by g

At 11:00 this morning the crowds in Covent Garden stood still. Everyone, including the buskers (street performers) in the middle of their show, took pause to honor our heros. At the head of the square in front of the church, … Continue reading →

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Tallinn, A Tasty Treat

Posted on 13 September 2009 by g

22735 Our expectations weren’t high for our weekend getaway, traveling to Tallinn (Estonia) with our friends Shaun and Lottie. Under Russian and Soviet control for hundreds of years, we were prepared for a somewhat depressed and developing country. We counted … Continue reading →

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Dubrovnik is Beautiful

Posted on 13 July 2009 by g

Perhaps one of our favorite destinations. It has the old world charm of Prague with the coast of Cinque Terre. And who would have thought that we’d love octopus salad. Unfortunately we had to reschedule our kayaking due to rough … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Croatia

Posted on 11 July 2009 by g

And It has been a wonderful welcome. We arrived in Dubrovnik last night after flight delays (ugh) and were greeted with fireworks marking the opening of their summer festival. Fun! It has been one of our easiest arrivals with the … Continue reading →

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Madonna

Posted on 5 July 2009 by g

We are on our way to The O2 to see Madonna in concert. The Jubilee line is closed so we are taking a ferry across the river to the arena.

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