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Tag Archives: utah
Road Trip in Utah
It really is something to be able to say that it’s possible to see several national parks (and one state park) in one weekend. These weekend excursions tend to be whirlwinds for our family. and this occasion was no exception. … Continue reading
Posted in Travelogue, Travelogue 2019, Travels
Tagged adventure, desert, hiking, national parks, nature, parks, road trip, southern utah, travel, utah, Walkabout, Walking
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Traffic, and what it says about your city and its people
There’s a lot you can tell about a city by observing its traffic patterns and the habits of pedestrians on the street. In New York, for instance, the people are moving quickly – the vehicles as well. The walkers and … Continue reading
Posted in Civility, Travelogue, Travelogue 2017, Travels
Tagged backpacking, Berlin, caution, Culture, europe, european tour, european travel, expectations, germany, Italy, new york city, pedestrian, rome, social mores, Social Norms, social rules, traffic, traffic pattern, USA, utah
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Life Rule #304: Always Gape in Wonder
It’s really not unusual at all to come across a three- or four-piece classical music act performing on the streets in Europe. It is not unusual at all never to see that in the United States. In fact, while I’ve … Continue reading
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Tagged Amsterdam, classical, gapers, music, Netherlands, rockies, street art, street performances, travel, traveling, utah, wander, wandering
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