Pool Opening Day 2015

Saturday, May 23, 2015

It’s something of a ritual.  On the Saturday at the start of the Memorial Day weekend, Paola and I meet to make sure the pool, clubhouse, and lifeguards…

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South Africa: Boston to Dulles

Tuesday, May 5, 2015

Back at home: After an early morning flight to DC it’s time for look back on the South Africa trip and begin to sort through the photos and…

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South Africa Day 12: London to Boston

Monday, May 4, 2015

Onboard British Airways flight 213: We left Cape Town late on Sunday night for an overnight flight to London. Early this morning we were treated a crystal clear…

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South Africa Day 11: Cape Town to London

Sunday, May 3, 2015

From Cape Town International Airport: A free day before our flight to London and a perfect day for a tour of South African vineyards. With Charmaine, our vineyard…

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South Africa Day 10: Cape Town Landmarks

Saturday, May 2, 2015

On the tour bus in Cape Town: Today we visited Robben Island and toured Cape Town. Robben Island, the former prison island where Nelson Mandela was held from…

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South Africa Day 9: Cape Peninsula

Friday, May 1, 2015

From the Vista Bar & Lounge of the One&Only hotel on the Waterfront: We began the day with the aerial cable car ride into the clouds to the…

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