Tag Archives: Museum

Titan II Missile Silo

Posted on October 23, 2022 by David Cross

Did you know that there is a (real) former Cold War ICBM missile silo that you can actually tour with all its original equipment and missile? Probably the only one in the world? It is in a formerly Air Force … Continue reading →

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Modern Quito

Posted on August 3, 2022 by David Cross

At the beginning of our vacation, we stayed, explored and visited shops/restaurants in the older/historic part of Quito. At the end of our trip, we decided to spend a day in the newer and more modern Quito. I must say, … Continue reading →

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The Equator

Posted on July 28, 2022 by David Cross

Today, we headed a little north of Quito Ecuador to go visit a local Indigenous tribe/culture/history museum and actually check in at the Equator of the Earth! Don’t go to the Middle of the Earth tourist trap: https://www.mitaddelmundo.gob.ec/es/ Check out the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Quito – Day 2

Posted on July 27, 2022 by David Cross

I do not know how, but we got very lucky in avoiding the dry season thunderstorms threatening the area this week. We enjoyed exploring a little more of the history of Quito which has a very strong Spanish Catholic influence … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Quito

Posted on July 26, 2022 by David Cross

There are not many flights to Ecuador, so it takes a full day (dawn to dusk) to get here from the West coast of the United States. It is the same as going to the Caribbean. The airport is not … Continue reading →

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Amazing Race in Israel

Posted on July 3, 2022 by David Cross

This week, I was able to participate in a teamwork exercise with other global CISO and cybersecurity leaders in a simulated Amazing Race exercise in Israel. It kicked off with some private briefings and breakfast at a very special event … Continue reading →

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Exploring Hong Kong

Posted on November 3, 2019 by David Cross

After our recent 3 days in Shanghai, we just wanted to just relax in the local community and get a feel of the atmosphere. Yes, I know this is the question wants to ask:  Is it a safe city or do … Continue reading →

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Historic Shanghai

Posted on November 1, 2019 by David Cross

Today was more of a historic day to see a little more of the museum and older districts scene. First was a quick visit to the Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center.  The picture above is 1/60th of the city of … Continue reading →

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Terracotta Warriors

Posted on October 24, 2019 by David Cross

After a great local dinner last night here at the Hyatt Regency in Xi’an, it decided it was the time of year to begin raining. But I could pass up the opportunity to have an early morning run in the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Puerto Rico – Arecibo

Posted on May 5, 2019 by David Cross

Updated posting due the tragic Arecibo Observatory collapse. Here is a retro post from 2004 based on demand from readers. Puerto Rico is a territory and not a separate country, but it has many interesting places to explore.  A great … Continue reading →

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