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Amtrak’s Empire Builder: Seattle to Chicago!
Amtrak’s Empire Builder: Seattle to Chicago!

Amtrak’s Empire Builder: Seattle to Chicago!

After 3 days in Seattle, Steve (DOS) and I took Amtrak’s Empire Builder cross-country for 2 days from Seattle to Chicago. This was our second cross-country trek on Amtrak, with the first one being from Chicago to Emeryville on the…

Thursday night stay at Minneapolis Airport Hyatt
Thursday night stay at Minneapolis Airport Hyatt

Thursday night stay at Minneapolis Airport Hyatt

It’s 8:45pm as I write this and I’m sitting in the lobby lounge at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis Airport having a quick brewski and waiting on a turkey croissant.  This week has really gone by fast; it’s funny how Monday…

Valentine’s Day on Celebrity Constellation in Penthouse 6147
Valentine’s Day on Celebrity Constellation in Penthouse 6147

Valentine’s Day on Celebrity Constellation in Penthouse 6147

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone!  No, I wish I were back on the Constellation today, but this post is a memory of our Valentine’s from 3 years ago.   I logged onto Facebook this morning and saw I had memories of…

Labor Day weekend 2016
Labor Day weekend 2016

Labor Day weekend 2016

My work-week ended Thursday afternoon in Montevideo, MN, and I then drove the nearly 3 hours back to Sioux Falls airport, where I spent the night.  I stayed once again at the Sheraton Conference Center, which is a nice hotel…

The Generous Pour – first of the 2016 season!
The Generous Pour – first of the 2016 season!

The Generous Pour – first of the 2016 season!

After a week of travel in Minnesota, and flight delays coming back last night, it was nice to sleep in a bit on Saturday morning.  As always, when returning from any trip, there are errands to run, chores to do,…

Minnesota work-week ends with Friday travel woes
Minnesota work-week ends with Friday travel woes

Minnesota work-week ends with Friday travel woes

I’ve gotten a bit behind in posting since I got back from Easter Island, and traveling for work.  I have been writing about our experiences on Easter Island over the July 4th weekend in the last few posts, but will…