Wait a minute I'll be right back. Phew and Pew!... that was close! Traveler's diarrhea is caused by ingesting food or water contaminated by E.coili bacteria. An incident can last 3 to 5 days and may even require spending a day in bed, which would … [Continue reading]
Beijing: Forbidden City & STARBUCKS?
We had just arrived at the Peninsula Palace Hotel in Beijing and decided to go for a walk to check things out. Well, just around the corner and up a street was the Forbidden City. I don't know about you but with a name like that I had to go for a … [Continue reading]
Frank Lloyd Wright: Oak Park Chicago
When I visit a city one of the things that I really look at is the architecture, and Chicago is a delight to the senses in this regard. Any trip to Chicago should include a visit to the village of Oak Park. It can be reached easily by taking a … [Continue reading]
Congratulations to April and Joel!
After years of searching for a mate through online dating services, Joel Bolton (my friend and virtual assistant), met April at a party held by a mutual friend one evening a couple of years ago. Well, the sparks flew and on October 6th at 6PM, … [Continue reading]
Best Western Carmel Mission Inn
The Best Western Carmel Mission Inn is located on Rio Rd. just off Highway 1 in Carmel, California and is a bargain compared with other accomodations in the area. Our room was comfortable and well appointed. However, there is no elevator, so if … [Continue reading]