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Cheese, Chocolate and Mountains - Switzerland

Cheese, Chocolate and Mountains – Switzerland

Posted on January 8, 2019December 21, 2019 by phyllis
With two trips in the fall of 2018 I had an opportunity to explore Switzerland just a bit.... Read More
Immersed in Venice

Immersed in Venice

Posted on December 29, 2018December 30, 2018 by phyllis
I had never been to Venice before and always wanted to go. I had an opportunity to sneak over there for a weekend getaway. I really had to cram it in, but I'm SO glad I went. And in the end got to ... Read More
Ihlabela - Beautiful Island

Ihlabela – Beautiful Island

Posted on August 6, 2018 by phyllis
Just going home now from my 5th trip to Brazil in the last 10 months…. Although I think this will be the last for 2018 (I have no idea how I can even claim that!). The event that stands out this... Read More
Things that seem strange to me

Things that seem strange to me

Posted on July 10, 2018July 10, 2018 by phyllis
I traveled to California (Costa Mesa, in the greater LA valley) a few weeks ago. It struck me that there were a lot of things that seem strange to me.. Does this mean I’ve been traveling too oft... Read More
Two Trips to Brazil

Two Trips to Brazil

Posted on May 22, 2018May 22, 2018 by phyllis
TRIP 1 : Those of you who follow me probably know I am not fond of repeat trips to the same location. So, although I went to Brazil in February, I haven’t yet written about it, and now I traveli... Read More
Side trip to Iguacu Falls, Brazil

Side trip to Iguacu Falls, Brazil

Posted on December 31, 2017 by phyllis
November was a little crazy around here. The go-live date for the Brazilian job was Dec 15. They wanted me to come for as much of the time as possible, but due to my vacation schedule, holidays both i... Read More
Favorite Places : London and Copenhagen with Mom

Favorite Places : London and Copenhagen with Mom

Posted on November 20, 2017July 5, 2018 by phyllis
IBM has this cool benefit for those who travel called “Travel in lieu of”. Basically the policy says that when you are required to be on a site on Friday afternoon and the same site on Mon... Read More
"There will be a day without a night ... and a night without a day." ~ Ladyhawke

“There will be a day without a night … and a night without a day.” ~ Ladyhawke

Posted on October 5, 2017July 5, 2018 by phyllis
Our life is so busy. I’ve been spending all my spare moments getting these websites up to speed! I feel like I’m blogging all the time lately, yet I’m behind. Here it is October alre... Read More
When you CAN see the ocean through the trees - Epilogue to Brazil

When you CAN see the ocean through the trees – Epilogue to Brazil

Posted on September 26, 2017October 2, 2017 by phyllis
I tell the travel agent I want to fly into Bend, Oregon.  She books me to Redmond, Oregon.  I say, “No, I’d really like to go to Bend.”  She tells me that Bend, Oregon, is served ... Read More
Checking off the Bucket list - Brazil

Checking off the Bucket list – Brazil

Posted on September 22, 2017December 11, 2017 by phyllis
When I was a senior in High school way back in 1979. We hosted a foreign exchange student from Brazil. Valeria was my age, my grade, and it took us about 15 minutes to become best friends. Of course e... Read More
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