Author: awaywiththebirds
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Can the Stans handle the Merck girls?
So this is where we are going (except for Tajikistan) and here are some fun facts to keep you amused until the real information starts flowing…. Uzbekistan is one of only two double-landlocked countries in the world (the other is Liechtenstein) – meaning it’s surrounded entirely by landlocked countries. Turkmenistan is home to the Darvaza Gas Crater, famously…
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The Pantzers in Aspen
July 9-10: Last Aspen days Some scenes from around the town…..(the deer is real; the dog is not!) There are hundreds of trails around the mountains of Aspen so yesterday (July 9), I took the Ajax trail from the base of Aspen Mountain. Once you’ve climbed part way up the mountain, the trail becomes a…
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The Pantzers in Aspen
July 7-8: Aspen days Well we now have an operating television (hooray) after several trips to the Comcast supplier who is just out of town. More music yesterday (July 7). This time a contemporary ensemble. One of the pieces was written by composer Donald Crockett who was the conductor at today’s concert (the grey haired…
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The Pantzers in Aspen
July 5-6: Aspen days Well things have progressed admirably in the Pantzer household. Warren applied his “dog with a bone” approach and we now have wifi! We also have a car that works. And there’s a new television coming on Thursday after Warren discovered that the Aspen TV is not only not smart, it’s also…
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The Pantzers in Aspen
July 4: Aspen Travel day for the Pantzers yesterday. Warren and Diana travelled from Lisbon. I travelled from New York. Before leaving NY, I got to have breakfast with The Carlyle’s hotel manager and her partner Brian. They are Aussies and have been in NY for about 8 years. Arrived Aspen around 8 pm. OMG…
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One Pantzer in New York
July 2: Not quite so hot New York Did a fascinating tour of the 9/11 memorial at the World Trade Centre Started at the “Oculus”, an amazing transportation hub that serves as a representation of New York City’s strength and resilience after 9/11. Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Oculus resembles a dove leaving…
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One Pantzer in New York
July 1: A very hot New York Well the Merck girls and Anne all came to the party to remind me that the Madeline series of books was my era. In fact, some of the Merck girls even sent photos of the books they still have in their possession! Obviously it evoked strong memories! Sharing…
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One Pantzer in New York
June 30: Trump country James, saw your comment so please let me end your confusion…….some people (not you) plan ahead when organising holidays, and so Diana researched and booked transport from Porto to Lisbon to get the best deal (like you) oblivious to the fact that there was an accreditation barrier. How many places in…
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The Pantzers no longer parlay Portugal
June 29: Leaving Porto Remember I told you yesterday that only two taxis are allowed in our area at any one time. Well they also have to be ACCREDITED taxis. Warren and Diana are travelling to Lisbon today using a non accredited taxi. As a result, we had to drag the luggage up the hill…
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The Pantzers parlay Portugal
June 28: Porto Our hotel has a lovely outside area and that’s where we went for breakfast. The odd seagull would come close to us, but we could shoo them away. Until….a very crafty one came by and within seconds had stolen Diana’s bacon. So when she received her replacement breakfast, she was highly protective…