Tag Archives: Travel

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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Okanagan – Day 2

Posted on August 25, 2024 by If It Was Today

The weather was much better today, and we decided to have a slow day to enjoy the weather. We started with lattes on the patio, where I watched to moon set over the hills. Here is another view from the … Continue reading →

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The Canadian – Summary

Posted on May 3, 2024 by If It Was Today

I know that some of you are interested in perhaps taking the Canadian in the future, so today I’ll talk a bit about the accommodations, services, and overall experience on the train. There are three levels of sleeper service – … Continue reading →

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The Canadian – Day Three

Posted on May 3, 2024 by If It Was Today

This picture is a last view of the prairies on day two, and gives you a good idea of why they call this part of the world “big sky”. We stopped in Winnipeg about 2:30 AM and by the time … Continue reading →

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