Tag Archives: Travel

Jaipur (Continued)

Posted on January 28, 2013 by David Cross

We started the day early with a morning run in the countryside and then we spent most of the day exploring more of the area around Jaipur like the Amber Fort, City Center, the Royal Palace and some of the … Continue reading →

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Jaipur India

Posted on January 27, 2013 by David Cross

Today, we left New Delhi and headed to the “Pink City” of Jaipur.  It is called “pink” as many buildings are painted pink to welcome the Prince of Wales back in the 1800s.  It still remains… It was a very … Continue reading →

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Attending the India Republic Day Parade

Posted on January 26, 2013 by David Cross

We spent the morning celebrating Republic Day in central Delhi. It was a lavish and amazing parade of military, provincial floats and countless bands.   It was a great experience…except cameras and cell phones were forbidden.  I had to get … Continue reading →

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New and Old Delhi India

Posted on January 25, 2013 by David Cross

We explored around Delhi a little more today.  It is definitely easy to get around by walking, but you have to fend off the tuk-tuk drivers every 60 seconds.  They cost almost nothing, but unless you are inside one…they won’t … Continue reading →

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Flying to India over Afghanistan and Pakistan

Posted on January 24, 2013 by David Cross

We arrived in India today for the first time today… Last night, we flew over Afghanistan and Pakistan for the first time, but we unfortunately could not stop as we did not have visas for these destinations… But, I will … Continue reading →

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Living in Caesarea Israel

Posted on January 19, 2013 by David Cross

A combined post from visiting Caesarea Israel as well as when I used to live in Caesarea. We have been relaxing for a few days in familiar territory.  It has been a good choice while travelling so much.  We met … Continue reading →

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The Around the World Adventure Continues

Posted on January 15, 2013 by David Cross

Definitely have enjoyed the cold and the heat…getting away from the Puget Sound clouds and rain…now it is time for something different.  A little more history, some different culture, some different perspectives… Phase 1 was all about getting away and … Continue reading →

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Windows Phone 8 while Travelling

Posted on January 7, 2013 by David Cross

When travelling around the world, the Windows Phone 8 has been a true friend. For a small international data roaming fee, it works almost everywhere to look up flight status, research where to go eat or find the directions to … Continue reading →

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Wineries in Chile

Posted on January 7, 2013 by David Cross

We spent our last day in Chile touring the southern Colchagua wine valley which is about 100 miles south of Santiago at the foot of the Andes mountains.  You can see my introduction to Chile blog posting if you missed … Continue reading →

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Highlights of Easter Island

Posted on January 6, 2013 by David Cross

Did you miss the first posting when we arrived on the Island?  You may want to check it out first. It is very easy to get around the island whether you take a tour or rent a car for the … Continue reading →

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