Cleared for Departure

Category: Europe

  • Away We Go

    Away We Go

    Tonight we fly to Rome, transfer planes, fly to Catania, and then drive to Taormina, arriving sometime in the afternoon of the 23rd. Maybe.

  • The Last Hurrah

    The Last Hurrah

    I’ve read essays suggesting the British are a country of old souls.

  • Westminster

    Westminster

    When I was 14 my parents took me to Italy. We visited St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome. Oddly, it had the unintended effect of turning me off to religion for life. Westminster reinforced that early lesson.

  • Pubs and Pics

    Pubs and Pics

    RBD and I have decided to open a pub here and brainstormed names on the way home from dinner.

  • You, Me, and the BBC

    You, Me, and the BBC

    Wednesday I spent the afternoon with Robert, the Head of Lighting at the BBC’s HQ here in London.

  • The War Museum

    The War Museum

    I dropped my bags and headed to The Imperial War Museum London, located south of The Thames.

  • The Origin Story of RBD

    The Origin Story of RBD

    Like with most stories, this one begins with a girl.

  • Um … Is This Thing On?

    Um … Is This Thing On?

    Hello! And welcome to another trip.  

  • The Morning After

    Well, it should be no surprise to any of you I’m up early.   Just a final note … As a thank you for joining me you’re welcome to any picture I’ve previous sent or included below.  I’m happy to give you a full resolution file, suitable for printing in most any size you’d want.…

  • Vespas and Tuscany

    Vespas and Tuscany

    The day started with a heavy, wet fog over the entire area.  We made our way to the meeting point for our Vespa tour and checked in.   They drove us out to the countryside in a van.  A large gaggle of girls, no older than 20, occupied the first van.  They were students from…