5280 feet above sea level. One mile high, according to the football stadium. Everyone warned me that running in Denver was going to be challenging. “Drink lots of water,” I was told. “Expect to run 1-2 minutes slower,” I was … Continue reading
One of the great joys of traveling is finding off-beat places that provide a great stay. It’s hit or miss, to be sure and there have been times I’ve missed the mark. For instance, I stayed at the Safari Motor … Continue reading
While I am not much in the way of sightseeing when I travels, I do enjoy finding some out of the way places and meeting locals. I thank my parents for that. For all my failings in life, I’d like … Continue reading
The problem with traveling for work is there’s never enough time to simply wander around without an agenda. Fortunately, I travel with friends who understand the power no To Do list. Other than having The Best Cup of Coffee Ever, … Continue reading
Two years ago, John, Aimee and I stumbled upon the best coffee spot in all of Europe: Mai Mano. While I am given to hyperbole at times, this is not one of those times. The cappuccino was so good, I … Continue reading
I’m told it’s a big deal when Americans come to Hungary. If you would have asked me two years ago — before I came here for the first time — I would have said that was strange. The language is … Continue reading
On Thursday night, Attilla and the Avantgarde Group were kind enough to take me out to a celebratory dinner at Barladino, one of the top Italian restaurants in the Budapest area. Apparently the chef and owner is a celebrity. Before … Continue reading
Yesterday, my best friend, (one of his) brothers and I went to Lawrence, Kansas to screw around for a few hours. The details of the day are unimportant, but you should know that this about sums it up:
“But the fact of the matter is: Bones heal. Chicks dig scars. And the United States of America has the best doctor-to-daredevil ratio in the world!” — Captain Lance Murdoch, The Simpsons Three months ago, I started my 90-in-90 Something … Continue reading
