Alsace Trip 2010
We took a road trip through Colmar, Strasbourg, the Alsace wine country and the Bugatti museum (Cité de l’Automobile) in Mulhouse. .
Sam Born
Welcome Baby Sam! We are thrilled to announce the birth of Samuel Finnegan Strauss! Born March 24, 2010 at 9:26am 6 lbs., 12 ounces 20.5 inches Mom, Dad and Sam are all happy, excited and healthy.
Ubud Bali 2010
We spent seven weeks in Ubud, from January 7 to February 23. It was very hot and humid—not the season to go to Bali.
Madagascar 2009
Day 1 Arrive Antananarivo (Tana) Arrive in Antananarivo at any time. DMMP Day 2-3 Andasibe-Mantadia National Park Visit the world-renowned upland rainforest, also known as Perinet Reserve, home of the unique Indri, the world’s largest lemur. Day 4 Antsirabe Travel to Antsirabe, “Vichy Malgache”, a French colonial town. Along the road discover Merina tombs, … Read more
Bostwana and Zambia 2009
The 2009 Africa trip had three segments: safari camps and Victoria Falls in Botswana and Zambia; a round trip through the national parks of Madagascar; and a classic train ride through South Africa, with road trips to the wine country and along the Garden Route. In Botswana and Zambia we stayed at these safari camps: … Read more
South Africa 2009
After Madagascar we toured South Africa. First we took a rail trip across the country from Pretoria to Cape Town. After a few days in Cape Town we drove to the Cape Winelands and then along the Garden Route on the southern coast.
Baltic States 2009
In August 2009 we drove north from Vilnius to Riga, then to Tallinn and finally to Helsinki.
Beijing 2009
I spent three days doing the standard tourist bit and getting over jet-lag. Smog was very bad the first day but not noticeable again till now. I saw the Forbidden City (well worth the visit), the Temple of Heaven, the Lama Temple, the fake-goods market (very poor quality and bad fakes), Tiananmen Square and the … Read more
Sailed the Lesser Sunda Islands in 2009
08.30 a.m. transfer from Sanur, south-Bali to Amed, north-east Bali (2 hrs). Upon arrival in Amed we board the ‘Katharina’, settle in and sail to Gili Trawangan for swimming, Day 1 snorkeling, diving (optional)* and beach-combing. Late afternoon onward sailing to Sumbawa. Arrive at Pulau Bungin a tiny island, populated by ‘sea-gypsies’ (bajao). We … Read more
Around the World Trip Ticket
Travel itinerary Confirmation no.: NXRP6S SAN FRANCISCO to BEIJING departing Friday, April 17 UNITED 889 Depart: SAN FRANCISCO 11:28 AM Arrive: BEIJING 2:40 PM Seat(s): 11H NONSTOP Equip: 747 MP miles: 5914 UNITED BUSINESS In-Flight services: MOVIE Meal: LUNCH, LUNCH BEIJING to SINGAPORE departing Wednesday, April 22 SINGAPORE 803 Depart: BEIJING 8:45 … Read more
Belize 2008
Over Christmas 2008 Judith and I went to Belize. We went to Chan Chich, Blancaneaux and Placencia.