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A “Grand” Adventure

Posted on September 19, 2012February 2, 2013 by debibaydush

This morning we head out to Sulemaniye Mosque, built 1550-1557 for Suleymaniye I and designed by the Ottoman Empire’s greatest architect: Sinan. Sinan was not a formally-trained architect, but designed Read More …

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Day 2

Posted on September 18, 2012February 2, 2013 by debibaydush

First stop this morning is the Hagia Sophia, which is a true highlight, but closed on Mondays. As we round the corner, I see that the line to get in Read More …

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Byzantium

Posted on September 17, 2012February 2, 2013 by debibaydush

Up, fresh and rested, packed up the backpack and headed down for breakfast before 9am pickup by the guide. The hotel provides a great Turkish breakfast, complete with cucumbers, olives Read More …

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Na Na Na Na, Hey Hey, Goodbye!

Posted on August 29, 2012 by debibaydush

Last breakfast out on the terrace. We sit chatting with Anita, who runs the boutique and discuss Game of Thrones and the sad fact that the most popular entertainment seems Read More …

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Tuesday Heartbreak

Posted on August 28, 2012August 29, 2012 by debibaydush

Not really! Just the first song I thought of with the word “Tuesday” in the name. Mr. Stevland Hardaway Judkins (otherwise known as Stevie Wonder)… Woke up for the hike Read More …

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Monday, Monday

Posted on August 27, 2012August 28, 2012 by debibaydush

It’s up an out for two girls raring to go! Optional early morning walk starts at 6:30, but we choose to sleep in. We head up to L’Orangerie for breakfast: Read More …

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Cal-a-Vie

Posted on August 26, 2012August 28, 2012 by debibaydush

Today started off so fun for me! I woke before the kids, of course, and headed out for coffee and a walk on the beach. So quiet and peaceful. I Read More …

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A Pacific Beach Day

Posted on August 25, 2012August 27, 2012 by debibaydush

Out early for a run, then breakfast at Woody’s, a cute place along the boardwalk where I could sit at the railing facing the ocean while sipping coffee and enjoying Read More …

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Vagina of the Whale

Posted on August 24, 2012August 27, 2012 by debibaydush

Well, that’s what Rachel says San Diego means….but I think she’s parroting Ron Burgundy for that one! Arrived on a sunny day,had lunch by the water and was then driven by Ray Read More …

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Tucket Time

Posted on August 11, 2012August 27, 2012 by debibaydush

Took the mini-plane over to the island and was whisked to Starbuck road by Marilyn. After settling in, I checked the week’s activities and saw that a Harvard Law Professor Read More …

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January 21 – 23, SLC for squeezes

January 25 – February 25, Fiji to dive and south island of New Zealand to hike, bike and kayak

March 7 – 10, Charlottesville for Unkie Bob’s 90th

March 23 – 28, Steamboat Springs for squeezes and Mommy’s birthday

April 5 – 10, Burnet, Texas for the Eclipse Festival

May 8 – 15, Key West w Mommy

May 17 – 21, San Francisco for Taylor’s graduate school graduation!

June 11 – 18, Boulder for Becca’s wedding and visits

August 21 – September 4, Burning Man #4 )'(

September 11 – 23, Athens and Greek islands with Mommy and sibs

September 23 – 28, Betsy’s 50th bacchanal in Bologna and Modena, Italy

September 28 – October 3, Verona for my birthday and Milan to finish

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