Category Archives: International

Running and Walking in Sevile

Posted on March 19, 2015 by David Cross

Today, we kicked off our second day in Seville with a run around the Maria Luisa park.  Always a nice way to get to know the city and running around the world is always fun.  Some of my other favorite … Continue reading →

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The Tourists of Seville

Posted on March 19, 2015 by David Cross

We drove (rode) back to Spain today to spend a few days in Seville. It was a nice ride viewing the Portuguese countryside, cork trees and giant stork nests on the top of trees and power poles. In case anyone … Continue reading →

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Evening Music in Portugal

Posted on March 18, 2015 by David Cross

Building our first day in Lisbon which I posted here… Last night we enjoyed some great food (local cod fish specialty) and Portuguese wine to end a nice day touring around the Lisbon area. We, of course, had a nice … Continue reading →

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Head West and Escape from Rainy Lisbon Portugal

Posted on March 17, 2015 by David Cross

Apparently it has not rained in a long time in Portugal, but it sure dumped today. Probably due to the fact that someone leaked that people from Seattle were visiting and they wanted us to feel at home… We did … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Portugal

Posted on March 16, 2015 by David Cross

Today we spent most of our time driving/riding west to Portugal across the beautiful countryside in Spain and Portugal.  Our goal was to reach Lisbon by dinnertime. We made one nice lunch stop in Fatima (Portugal) which is famous religious … Continue reading →

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Toledo, Avila and Salamanca

Posted on March 16, 2015 by David Cross

Today we drove to Toledo to get an early morning scenic view of the city amongst the $5 million euro homes on the outside hills overlooking the river and ancient city walls… Apparently this is where El Greco painted one … Continue reading →

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Madrid and Segovia Spain

Posted on March 14, 2015 by David Cross

Our hotel was right next to the national library and also not far away from the Spanish naval museum. The naval museum was quite impressive for only being 3 euros and full of history. The city of Madrid is full … Continue reading →

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Running in Madrid

Posted on March 13, 2015 by David Cross

Madrid is a fun place to visit! We stayed at the Westin Place Hotel (great hotel and great location) that is very near parks, shopping and many attractions. For our first dinner, we chose the famous Restarante Botin – which … Continue reading →

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Landed in Madrid!

Posted on March 12, 2015 by David Cross

Our Spanish adventure with food, drink, music and culture is beginning! Posted from WordPress for Windows Phone 8!

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The Northwest of Israel – Acre

Posted on January 25, 2015 by David Cross

On a recent business trip I had a few hours off to escape and go to the northwest of Israel to visit some of the coastal views where there is no sand, only rocks and cliffs (unusual for Israel which … Continue reading →

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