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No Particular Place To Go

Posted on October 26, 2024 by If It Was Today

We decided it was time to take it easy for a day. I was going to say we wanted to have a quiet day, but given the many people on the streets of Madrid, it wouldn’t be quite right to … Continue reading →

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Madrid – Day 3

Posted on October 25, 2024 by If It Was Today

Today was a museum day, and because we have very different tastes in museums, we decided to split up. But when we mapped out our routes, we discovered we were heading to the same general area, so we walked together. … Continue reading →

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Madrid – Day 2

Posted on October 24, 2024 by If It Was Today

We woke up this morning feeling … tired. Sadly, jet lag doesn’t get easier with practice – it just gets harder with age. We weren’t sure what we wanted to do, but we knew it couldn’t be anything too taxing. … Continue reading →

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Madrid

Posted on October 23, 2024 by If It Was Today

Yesterday was a travel day. Even when flying within Europe, travel seems to eat up the entire day, and that was the case here. Flying through Frankfurt is always a bit of an “adventure” but everything went smoothly and we … Continue reading →

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The Vikings

Posted on October 21, 2024 by If It Was Today

For our last day in Stockholm (for this year) we went to the Viking Museum. We learned that pretty much everything we hear about the Vikings in popular culture is wrong. Horned helmets? Not a chance. Two handed swords were … Continue reading →

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Random Thoughts (in Stockholm)

Posted on October 20, 2024 by If It Was Today

We took it easy today, with a late start and a pleasant walk to the Moderna Museet – the museum of modern art. Along the way we passed the building where Stockholm syndrome originated. Fun fact – banks in Sweden … Continue reading →

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Geek Central

Posted on October 20, 2024 by If It Was Today

The main reason for visiting Stockholm in October was to see Ian, so we’ve been spending a lot of time walking around the city with him. It’s cool out, but mostly sunny and very pleasant. Here is an interesting bit … Continue reading →

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Stockholm

Posted on October 18, 2024 by If It Was Today

After a long day and night of travel involving three flights, we arrived in Stockholm, only slightly the worse for wear, and checked into our hotel across from a park. Stockholm is a city with many parks, so it’s always … Continue reading →

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Okanagan – Day 4

Posted on August 28, 2024 by If It Was Today

After a slow start, we headed south to See Ya Later Ranch Winery. We started with lunch on the patio. It is a lovely location with a playground and picnic area… And it also has a location for weddings. Another … Continue reading →

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Okanagan – Day 3

Posted on August 27, 2024 by If It Was Today

Another day in wine country, and another round of wine tastings. It’s a rough job, but someone has to do it…. We started at Stags Hollow with a lovely tasting. In addition to tasty wines, it has lovely views. Then … Continue reading →

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