History, culture, music – The Brazen Head has it all
| Reading Time 0 minuteSo much history, so much culture, so many visitors. For over 800 years, The Brazen Head has been welcoming travelers, bards, musicians and people from all over the world. Pop in for a pint, meal or seisi̼n of traditional irish music. #Slainte...
Global Entry Renewal Interview on Arrival Dublin – A Cautionary Tale
| Reading Time 4 minuteJune 2019 I submitted the form and paid the fee to renew my Global Entry. I waited patiently for notification of approval and hoped I wouldn’t have to do an in person interview. Since I’m currently living outside the US the...
October Where & When
| Reading Time 0 minuteOctober’s map has landed What festivals are in October? Which countries gained independence? When is International Pillow Fight Day? Interactive Where? Click to see details. Zoom in to see some icons that may be behind other icons. Share...
April Where & When
| Reading Time 0 minuteApril’s Map has sprung! What festivals are in April? Which countries gained independence? When is International Pillow Fight Day? Interactive Where? Click to see details. Zoom in to see some icons that may be behind other icons. When Share...CJ’s Countries
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Happy Juneteenth!
(I got the 1st piece of the cake.)
The reward for the climb us 10 flights of stairs in 110 degree heat was the views of the Victory Arch, two pairs of crossed swords in Baghdad.
Jun 12
The reward for the climb us 10 flights of stairs in 110 degree heat was the views of the Victory Arch, two pairs of crossed swords in Baghdad.
Remodeling Saddam Hussein's office courtesy of US military.
#ThrowbackThursday Yes I'm still wishing for snow and ice. (It's 112f).
Pic from Plitvice Lakes NP, Croatia.
Jun 2
#ThrowbackThursday Yes I'm still wishing for snow and ice. (It's 112f).
Pic from Plitvice Lakes NP, Croatia.
#waybackwednesday After a daytime high of 111f (43.9c) this pic of gentoo penguins is a refreshing memory.
Jun 1
#waybackwednesday After a daytime high of 111f (43.9c) this pic of gentoo penguins is a refreshing memory.
I don't have as much time or opportunity to travel right now, but did get a pic of the Baghdad Clock Tower this morning.
Surprisingly (to me) it was built 1980 with octagonal-shaped clock faces on top of a pyramid shaped glass tower. I think it has a very mid-century modern style, not an '80s vibe.
The building below the clock was a museum and is now the Supreme Criminal Court.
May 29
I don't have as much time or opportunity to travel right now, but did get a pic of the Baghdad Clock Tower this morning.
Surprisingly (to me) it was built 1980 with octagonal-shaped clock faces on top of a pyramid shaped glass tower. I think it has a very mid-century modern style, not an '80s vibe.
The building below the clock was a museum and is now the Supreme Criminal Court.