21 March 2008

Cabo San Lucas - Pacifico...........the zen buddha place










Next door to us is Pacifico - same group and complex but a holistic health and wellness resort. Very cool, but very different then Sunset Beach. Greg made himself at home in the king size "beach" beds - was worried he would never leave. Lots of expansion going surrrounding and between the two resorts - no doubt it will be another place in another year.

Todo Santos and Cerritos - Art and a day at the beach












About an hour drive north on a wonderful 2 lane highway we spent time wandering the streets of Todo Santos. And stopped for a bit of sun and surfing before heading home for the evening. We all took to the waves and had a few good swallows of salt water before cruising home.

19 March 2008

Cabo San Lucas - getting in the groove








Cool and windy day one but settled right down on day two and we all got to the business of relaxing. Millie and I do our daily walk up the mountain and back - Greg guards our seats at the pool. Our units this year are right on the beach - very cool. All is well in Cabo.

16 March 2008

Goodhue - 30 years and the party keeps going.....






For over 30 years a group has gathered in March at Flora Murrays for an evening of laughs, conversation and celebration of Greg's birthday. You may not always appreciate the conversation and themes but you sure can't call it a boring evening............to 56 and many many more.

13 March 2008

Madrid - caught in the act


Someone passed this on to me recently - one more memorable moment from Karaoke Night in Madrid. You would almost think I could carry a tune.

02 March 2008

Madrid - a great building tucked in a neighborhood


I have been enjoying this building for over 15 years. It is packed into a tight, old neighborhood. Close to the office when I came here years ago and now close to my apartment. It was great fun to wander back into it today.

There are certainly more magnificent ones, but enjoy the design and how it is packed into a very tight neighborhood.

What a great day - sunny and well into the 60s - maybe almost 70 today. Had to get out and walk and walk if for no other reason to enjoy the beginning of spring in Madrid.

01 March 2008

Dubai - 80, sunny, beautiful beaches......let's snow ski









Went the Mall of the Emirates. It was packed - and one huge place. It also has a snow area for skiing, boarding or sliding. They were lined up to get in. We just took it in from one of the restaurants surrounding it all.

26 February 2008

Dubai - construction in every direction
















Arrived this morning. So far everyone suggests that I go shopping..........hmmmm. Must be more to do. In every direction around the hotel there are crains and new towers going up - as well as the world's longest mall next door. And next door is the camel and sheep farm - probably not long for that location.

23 February 2008

Madrid - I found the bike path




















I ran across a bike shop last weekend that rents bikes. They also had a map that showed me a bike path that loops the whole entire city - 65k, about 40 miles. It is a bit of ride to get to it so it will take many trips for me to complete the loop. I bought 10 hours of time - so I have a few more rides waiting for me. I can now say I had a bike ride in February in the northern hemisphere! Warm sunny day here - very little wind. It was a great way to start the riding season. And I got to see a whole part of Madrid I have never seen. Rode along part of the southern loop today.