Tag Archives: Travel

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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Munich – Dachau Concentration Camp

Posted on May 1, 2019 by David Cross

This is a retro blog post for a visit to Munich and since it is Holocaust Remembrance Day (May 2, 2019), I felt it was my duty to add this posting in addition to the visit I made to Krakow … Continue reading →

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Visiting Haiti

Posted on April 24, 2019 by David Cross

I have now visited country #63 so far!  It could not pass up the opportunity to visit Haiti, learn a little, explore a little and maybe even go for a run! No, I did not fly down, I had to … Continue reading →

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Diving in the Bahamas

Posted on April 22, 2019 by David Cross

I decided to go back to the Bahamas and dive again. I spent an evening in Miami and of course got a nice run to Miami Beach in the morning before headed to the cruise ship terminal. The first time … Continue reading →

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Major Sites of Paris

Posted on April 15, 2019 by David Cross

A commemorative posting from 25 years ago given the Notre Dame fires tonight. Our memories will live on. You have to love the gargoyles up at the top which were used to spray burning oil against attackers (zombies)! If you … Continue reading →

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Very Large Array in New Mexico

Posted on April 14, 2019 by David Cross

Here is a previously posted retro blog for a visit I made to the Very Large Array in New Mexico.  It was an amazing place to visit based on the history and the movies. It is famous from the movie … Continue reading →

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Imperial War Museum in London

Posted on April 9, 2019 by David Cross

I continued my tradition of taking a more adventurous lunch break when working and travelling for business in London. Of course, I kicked off the foggy/soggy day In London with a run around the parks. From the hotels in the … Continue reading →

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Visiting the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau

Posted on March 27, 2019 by David Cross

This is a 2007 retro post and migrated from the previous blog platform. We stayed at the British Colonial Hilton in Nassau from April 13th – 18th 2007. We found the experience wonderful. We stayed on Hilton Honors points – … Continue reading →

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Palm Springs and Joshua Tree Park

Posted on March 16, 2019 by David Cross

Palms Springs is definitely a great weekend getaway.  It is also very different than many people may think.  It is much more than just ritzy golf clubs and celebrity events. We stayed at the Ritz Carlton which overlooks the city … Continue reading →

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Attending RSA Security Conference in San Francisco

Posted on March 8, 2019 by David Cross

OK – what is it really like to attend a security conference in San Francisco? The RSA Security Conference to be specific. I usually attend every year.  I was even captured in a 2020 conference photo from a high tech … Continue reading →

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