December 2008
6 posts
Ringing in 2009!
I’m excited to finish up 2008! As good as the year was, it’s time to start fresh. Woohoo for a dinner party on Wednesday night, and a day off on Thursday. :) Happy New Year to all!
Argentina or Bust!
This evening, I booked the last of my Argentina air travel! Since the last time I wrote about my travel plans, things have changed a bit. Originally, our group was destined for stardom in Buenos Aires, Ushuaia, and then Iguazu. Due to the length of our trip, Ushuaia (and the “End of the World” passport stamp) has been cut out of the itinerary. This is a good thing! It will open up...
A weekend in the City of Angels
Last weekend, Greg and I went to Los Angeles for a bit of rest and relaxation. The weekend capped my month of travel, and removed us from the normal Bay Area rhythm, to enjoy the pleasures of a different, larger urban jungle.
While I have never thought of LA as one of the most appealing vacation spots (I’d much rather be in NYC, Chicago, or Seattle), this trip really opened my eyes to the...
Au’revoir, Minnesota
Last night, I made my final trip home from Minneapolis, MN. I have spent 3 of the last four weeks in this snowy haven, starting at 40 degrees with a dusting of snow, ending at 15 degrees with streets covered in white. Tuesday, through the glass walls of the Skyway, I got to watch it snow. Minneapolis is not like any other city I have visited. It is clean, with shop-lined streets just wide enough...
Gauchos beware!
In January of 2009, I will be heading to Argentina with friends. Our plan to adventure this South American country will stop no sooner than the most southern location on Earth! On return, my passport will thankfully have a fancy stamp to show for it. As things start to come together, it looks like our itinerary will take us to:
- Buenos Aires, - Iguazu Falls, and - Tierra del Fuego (including...