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Photo from Sweden, 2019

Sweden, Stockholm

Northern Europe 2019, day 6: Stockholm (day)

Our first stop was the island of Kymmendö, which took about three hours. On the way, we passed by many scenic shorelines with old (from the 1850’s) and newer homes.

August 9, 2019 5 min read
Photo from Sweden, 2019

Sweden, Stockholm

Northern Europe 2019, day 5: Stockholm

On Thursday morning, the first order of business was to get coffee. We went over to the nearby shopping mall (think Lloyd Center) and I passed by this on the way. It reminded me of some stone animal s

August 8, 2019 4 min read
Photo from Iceland, 2019

Iceland, Reykjavík

Northern Europe 2019, day 4: Reykjavík

Wednesday morning: Getting ready to leave Iceland and saying “goodbye” to Hafnarfjordur.

August 7, 2019 1 min read
Photo from Iceland, 2019

Iceland

Northern Europe 2019, day 3

Our first stop was at a geothermal power station, but we found out they weren’t giving tours that day. Casey had another one on his list, so we weren’t too distressed. Iceland is a huge producer of n

August 6, 2019 5 min read
Photo from Iceland, 2019

Iceland, Reykjavík

Northern Europe 2019, day 2: Reykjavík (evening)

It was fine but I’m not a beer aficionado. I had a Swedish beer tonight that I liked much better.

August 5, 2019 5 min read
Photo from Iceland, 2019

Iceland, Reykjavík

Northern Europe 2019, day 2: Reykjavík (day)

Mom—Anna smuggled the dog stuffy in her suitcase! It’s one of those IKEA dogs 🐶 .

August 5, 2019 6 min read
Photo from Iceland, 2019

Iceland, Reykjavík

Northern Europe 2019, day 1: Reykjavík

Ack! I meant “clothes” instead of “close”! I am unable to edit once I post so I apologize for any future misspellings.

August 4, 2019 4 min read
Photo from the East Coast, 2019

United States, Vermont

East Coast 2019, day 4: Vermont

Enjoyed our visit to Boyden Winery in Vermont. We were especially impressed by the Brut Rose and Rhubarb wines!

July 19, 2019 1 min read
Photo from the East Coast, 2019

United States

East Coast 2019, day 3

Marmee love!

July 13, 2019 1 min read
Photo from the East Coast, 2019

United States, New York

East Coast 2019, day 2: New York

The bus into NYC has a/c!

July 10, 2019 1 min read
Photo from the East Coast, 2019

United States, Montclair

East Coast 2019, day 1: Montclair

What better way to start our visit than a post-flight stop at the Hut?

July 8, 2019 1 min read
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Recovery from the Hospital

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type="4_4"][et_pb_text]San Mateo, CA My mom was released from the hospital at the end of February. This hospital stay…

March 16, 2003 4 min read