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Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

I am off to New York City for some R&R. So an early Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from me! Once I am back, I have some interesting blogging material planned. At least it is very interesting to me.

North Georgia Snake Run

Over the Christmas break, a friend was visiting and we decided to head to our usual haunts in North Georgia. We hiked part of the Appalachian trail from Woody Gap. In addition, we wanted to do our usual scenic drive through the Blue Ridge there. However, we realized that a good description of what Jim… Continue reading North Georgia Snake Run

Siesta Key and Busch Gardens

It is now our family tradition to head to the beach for Memorial Day long weekend. Since the closest nice beaches are on the Gulf coast of Florida, we decided to go to Sarasota, FL. There we had a lot of fun at Siesta Key Beach, which had nice white sand. On our way back,… Continue reading Siesta Key and Busch Gardens

Transpack Moving Scam

Last year when we visited Pakistan, we decided we wanted to move our furniture, books and other things that had been at my parents’ for so many years since we have a house now. My Dad contacted Transpack and they estimated the total volume to be in the range of 5-6 cubic meters and their… Continue reading Transpack Moving Scam

Italy Day 7: Venice to Rome

Travelogue of our trip to Italy. This covers our last days in Italy, when we returned from Venice to Rome and then back home.

Italy Day 6: Venice

Travelogue of our trip to Italy. This covers our sixth day in Italy which we spent around St Mark’s Square.

Italy Day 5: Venice

Travelogue of our trip to Italy. This covers our fifth day in Italy which we spent wandering around Venice.

Italy Day 4: Rome and Venice

Travelogue of our trip to Italy. This covers our fourth day in Rome when we took a tour bus around the city and our train trip and first night in Venice.

Rome: Day 3

Travelogue of our trip to Italy. This covers our third day in Rome when we covered the ancient parts of Rome, visiting the Colosseum, Capitoline Hill, Roman Forum and Palatine Hill.