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  What I Like About Athens

  March 21, 2022 · 1 min read

  Athens, Greece Kathy and I traveled first to Europe for several weeks after completing my two-year, Peace Corps stint in Africa. One of our favorite cities was Athens. We’ve been back only once since then, and…

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  Tallinn’s Old Town, Estonia

  May 18, 2022 · 1 min read

  Tallinn – Estonia’s capital – came to prominence in the 13th century as an important trading center for the merchant guilds and market towns in Germany and northern Europe. The city’s Old Town, a UNESCO World…

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  San José, Costa Rica

  April 4, 2022 · 1 min read

  Other than passing through on my way to Nicaragua, I’ve been to San José only once – on a short business trip. My impression was, “Boy, this is an interesting city. I’ve got to get back here with K one day.”…

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  La Casa Azul: The Frida Kahlo Museum

  March 16, 2022 · 1 min read

  Mexico City is a wonderful place to visit. It’s replete with beautiful parks, colorful neighborhoods, great shopping, and lots of art and culture. A must-see for anyone interested in art is La Casa Azul (The…

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  Izamal, in Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula

  May 25, 2022 · 1 min read

  Haven’t been there yet, but it’s on my bucket list. Izamal, was founded almost 2,000 years ago by the Maya people. Named for Itzam Na, a Maya god of healing and resurrection, it means “dew that falls from the…

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