Berlin Germany - A calm and restful city

When I think of European Cities I think of lots of people, busy streets and lots of activity everywhere.  Germany is not like that - and Berlin may even be the most serene of the Germany Cities.
There are certainly people around and action.  But there aren't crowds everywhere and there is plenty of room to move around - and you rarely hear a horn honk.
An interesting mix of the old and new.
Grey and gloomy but still a nice fall day - leaves still on the trees!

London UK - hanging out by the London Bridge

I headed down towards the Tower and the London Bridge for two meetings today.  The first during the day and the second over dinner with a beautiful view of it all lit up.
Amazing all the development that has gone on in this area and is still going full steam.

London England - It is beginning to feel a bit like Christmas....

Back in London and without Thanksgiving...you can head right on to Christmas already.  Always hard to tell the difference between busy streets and even busier streets during the holidays - always lots of people everywhere when you are in London.

Saint Paul MN - Halloween with Millie...we scared Eric off

Once again Millie let me and my Mac buddies join her to see how many Trick or Treaters arrive at the door on Edgcumbe Road.  We went over 100 so it was a great night.

Clemens and Mia came dressed for the evening and played his part to make it more interesting for those that arrived at the door.

Evan, like the cat, made himself scarce but otherwise another great night with Millie.

Saint Paul MN - Mac guy Sunday

Luck had it that we could all make it to dinner on Sunday evening so we took advantage of it.  Great evening  to hear how the first half of the term has gone and get organized for all the upcoming activities.  Lovely October day so we even got a late season bbq in as part of the menu.

Orlando Florida - Too much conference time

Off to Orlando for a conference....never left the hotel.  Not a bad view in and around the hotel - but always better to get out and about.
We were off away from the main drag so would have been a bit more of a project to get out and about if time would have been available.

Goodhue MN - Partying with the LePoudres

Lorne and  Sonia, after lots of discussion, landed in Pepin Wisconsin after selling their house in South Mineeapolis.
We all gathered to get caught up about midway at Chez Greg in Goodhue.
Lots of great stories already as the Pepin adventure begins.  As always, great fun and a wonderful evening.

Eau Claire WI - the church on the hill

Everytime I get near the office in Eau Claire I notice an old church nestled on the hill.  I have had great intentions to wander up and check it out for a year and a half.
Finally, I was in EC on a  beautiful fall day and made that my walking destination over lunch.  Will have to check out the inside another day when the doors are open.