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Running in Suzhou China

Posted on December 20, 2017 by David Cross

I am travelling, so of course I had to go for a local run! It was a brisk 32 degrees F this morning, so gloves and hat were necessary! I ran along the river and of course, there are so … Continue reading →

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The latest adventure to… China? 

Posted on December 17, 2017 by David Cross

Headed off on a business trip to China and will see if I can sneak in a few adventurous surprises along the way 😁

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A Day of Adventure in Grenada

Posted on August 19, 2017 by David Cross

We wanted to explore the internal sites and culture of Grenada a little further, so we worked with a local guide and driver Vaughan Francis to spend the day with some diverse activities. First, we went hiking the natural forest … Continue reading →

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The Grenada Carnival Event and Parade

Posted on August 16, 2017 by David Cross

Ready for a fun posting?  Let’s talk about the Grenada Carnival. In August, it is Carnival time in Grenada. It is like a combination of Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans Mardi Gras. We took a boat ride over to … Continue reading →

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Diving in Grenada

Posted on August 15, 2017 by David Cross

Did a couple of morning dives today in Grenada. The first one was called Purple Sands and was on the Caribbean side of the island. Nothing too memorable to call out. The second one was on the Atlantic side and … Continue reading →

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Running in Grenada

Posted on August 13, 2017 by David Cross

It is our first full day here…so what did we do? We went running to explore the local town.  And yes, it was brutally hot.  90 degrees and you felt like you went swimming after a 10K run. Lots of … Continue reading →

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Grenada Caribbean

Posted on August 12, 2017 by David Cross

You have to take a redeye from Seattle to get to Grenada… But it looks like August is a great time to visit this island. It is a long ways from Seattle, but it appears to be a great getaway … Continue reading →

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Singapore Bird Sanctuary

Posted on March 18, 2017 by David Cross

Today, we went to check out the local dedicated bird park being a parrot owners ourselves. Sometimes I started to think the giant Iguana zombies were taking over the place as they were everywhere! They had a lot of nice … Continue reading →

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Singapore Running Club

Posted on March 18, 2017 by David Cross

We found the western side Singapore running club this morning since it was time for a weekend run… The trick is to be part of a club, or you cannot carry enough water for the heat and humidity! This morning, … Continue reading →

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Sentosa Island by Day, Singapore High Rise at Night

Posted on March 17, 2017 by David Cross

We had a fun day in Singapore and the nearby Sentosa resort island. We decided to check out the local version of Universal Studios to relax a little.  I have to admit, it was a fun day and some great … Continue reading →

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