If you could go anywhere tomorrow?
Jul 16th, 2001, 06:08 PM
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Switzerland is one of my favorite places in the world...the Bernese Oberland, Swiss Alps are tops in Europe for me. Lake Como folds right into the same theme.
Elsewhere, Hayman Island near the Great Barrier Reef is an unbelievable getaway.
One for mountain beauty, the other a beach/diving secluded haven.
Elsewhere, Hayman Island near the Great Barrier Reef is an unbelievable getaway.
One for mountain beauty, the other a beach/diving secluded haven.
Jul 16th, 2001, 06:18 PM
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Great question-if in the mood for some history and culture, then Russia-it's as if you're walking thru a history book. If the mood struck for sipping a rum drink on a beautiful island beach, then it's Bermuda or Barbados ... what time does that plane leave???
Jul 16th, 2001, 06:20 PM
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Venice. I have this memory of standing on the Ponte de Rialto looking down the Grand Canal on an unbelievably clear day which made the Canal look a surreal aqua color and the Ochre and pastel colored palaces at the edge, just beautiful. What an incredible place. My husband and I would walk over to Harry's Bar and have a Bellini (or 2) before dinner . . . . My second choice would be Capri, sitting at a cafe on the square. (sigh). I quess I'm in the mood for Italian tonight.
Jul 16th, 2001, 10:08 PM
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Right this moment it's about 50 degrees here in Seattle, so anywhere where it's about 70 or above and I don't have to wear a sweatshirt and sweatpants! 
I would probably choose the Great Barrier Reef for tomorrow or New Zealand. I'd definitely choose Paris if you were posting this question at the end of the summer season! Quite frankly, even going to Vancouver sounds enticing right now - who cares where I'm going as long as I get to go somewhere?!
I would probably choose the Great Barrier Reef for tomorrow or New Zealand. I'd definitely choose Paris if you were posting this question at the end of the summer season! Quite frankly, even going to Vancouver sounds enticing right now - who cares where I'm going as long as I get to go somewhere?!
Jul 17th, 2001, 06:34 AM
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I would have to say one of those overwater bungalows on Moorea or Bora Bora (I'm feeling particularly stressed out at the moment, and have a TERRIBLE case of wanderlust today -- argh!).
Then again, maybe Kenya -- gazing out over the plains at giraffes and zebras, doing my best Karen Blixen impression ("I had a faahm in Ahfreekah...").
Then again, maybe Kenya -- gazing out over the plains at giraffes and zebras, doing my best Karen Blixen impression ("I had a faahm in Ahfreekah...").
Jul 17th, 2001, 07:01 AM
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Kauai...watching the sunrise thru the balcony door...filling up the entire room with warm, orange sunshine.
Venice...sitting in St Mark's Sq sippin' an $8 Heinken!
Paris...watching a sunset from the Arc and then seeing the Eiffel start sparklin'! Or a sunrise from the Seine.
Sunset from Polihale...
In otherwords, anywhere but at work, in front of a computer. 8:00...gotta go!
Mahalo,
Kal
ps..aloha lisa...DC was a blast but we got soaked on the 4th! Couldn't find any Fodie's on the Mall, either. Bummer. Hang in there...
Venice...sitting in St Mark's Sq sippin' an $8 Heinken!
Paris...watching a sunset from the Arc and then seeing the Eiffel start sparklin'! Or a sunrise from the Seine.
Sunset from Polihale...
In otherwords, anywhere but at work, in front of a computer. 8:00...gotta go!
Mahalo,
Kal
ps..aloha lisa...DC was a blast but we got soaked on the 4th! Couldn't find any Fodie's on the Mall, either. Bummer. Hang in there...
Jul 17th, 2001, 07:05 AM
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I endorse all of the above. And Kal, we thought of you guys ... we watched from the GW Parkway, by the LBJ Memorial, under tarp and two unbrellas. Thank god the rain ended just before the display began. Maybe we'll have better weather and see you by the WM next year. Ciao
Jul 17th, 2001, 07:31 AM
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Suzie, WM...Huh?
Bali, si! Also, SF...at The Embarcadreo at sunrise.
Leone...We barely made it thru the Pointer Sister's "Neutron Dance".
Hoofed it back (backstroke would have been easier) to the Met/Marriott, threw the soaked clothes in the tub and watched the f'works from our hotel room.
Yeah...maybe next year. We were ready, tho. Tequila shots in our plastic film cannisters!
Bali, si! Also, SF...at The Embarcadreo at sunrise.
Leone...We barely made it thru the Pointer Sister's "Neutron Dance".
Hoofed it back (backstroke would have been easier) to the Met/Marriott, threw the soaked clothes in the tub and watched the f'works from our hotel room.
Yeah...maybe next year. We were ready, tho. Tequila shots in our plastic film cannisters!
Jul 17th, 2001, 08:42 AM
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Yes, Suzie, the WWII memorial will not be one of my finest memories when I eventually depart DC, but I am hopeful it will gradually take its place and be part of the Mall. I can live with it ... a good thing. Yep, I am afraid we opted for the river bank to watch the fireworks, and after all the rain, we were happy to be able to leave for home without having to fight the Metro crowds. Yes, we'll be at the foot of the WM next year, and I hope we can all share some champagne together. Yes, I do know this is against NPS rules, but I will make it CA not FR, so no more sock rinsing, Kal. Take care, and glad you survivied the rains. BTW, it was quite nice to watch thew showers come down the Potomac, and we were glad there was no lightning. Regards to all, e ciao.
