True stories of our world-wide journeys interspersed with bits of my real life journey, retired now in Silicon Valley
They say the journey is half the fun, but getting to Kutna Hora was an adventure in itself. We were to have two free days between our bike ride and a week in Prague, and it seemed like a good idea to relax somewhere in the Czech countryside. Rick Steves made Kutna Hora sound like … Continue reading A Weekend in Kutna Hora
We have never heard the pretty name of Praha, but of course we've heard of the city's English name: Prague. We hear, "You'll love Prague, it's beautiful." and "Three days is not enough time." We want to go, to see for ourselves, and that's the reason we choose the Road Scholar bike trip that ends … Continue reading In Czechia, it’s Praha
We arrive in Germany two days early, in an effort to avoid jet lag on the bike trip. Having never been to Berlin, we stay in the city center, within walking distance to all the main sights. And walk we do, putting the miles on our feet seeing everything. Right away we learn that bikes … Continue reading Berlin Highlights
We did it! Our summer of training for longer rides paid off––we rode from Berlin to Prague and not only lived to tell the tale, but enjoyed the whole trip. We were prepared for the rain and even riding over cobblestones was doable. We layered up to avoid the chill and, more importantly, never had … Continue reading From Berlin to Prague on Bikes
All summer we've trained for a European bike ride in the fall. We love to find new bike paths, but our regular training ride is a lovely route too. Sometimes it is good to appreciate what we see each week and that is what this post is about. Lucky to be able to ride so … Continue reading Los Gatos to Alviso
Thanks to a friend who told us how easy it is to get tickets (Hi, Nancy!), we saw Hamilton in May, at the Orpheum Theatre in San Francisco––loved it. Lin-Manuel Miranda did a fantastic job; the recognition he and the play have received is well-earned. Then in June, we met other friends for lunch and … Continue reading Hamilton
August is the perfect time to check out the parks and bike trails of Salem, Oregon. Spruced-up Riverfront Park is a lovely place for a family to spend an afternoon. Ride from Wallace Marine Park on the west side of the Willamette, across the former railroad-, now a pedestrian- and bike-bridge, and you will land … Continue reading Ride the Salem Trails
If you're going to Boston this summer, be sure to walk the other trail: the Black Heritage Trail. We visited Boston in August of 2018, when it was so gawd-awful hot that the main thing I remember about the Freedom Trail is how cool and inviting Faneuil Hall felt. But to enjoy a prettier walk … Continue reading The Other Freedom Trail
If June is here, then it must be time for vacation book suggestions. If you are like me, then books about the same topic seem to come in waves, and right now, perhaps due to the political news, the topic is Korea. My favorite genre is memoir––a good one tells us the facts. The … Continue reading Vacation Reads
It's a rainy and cold week in February, when we have friends visiting from out of state. We manage to pick one rainless afternoon to go to San Francisco––sunny, windy, and quite chilly. The best day of the week to see a few sights. We like to take CalTrain up to the City if we'll … Continue reading An Afternoon in San Francisco
