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I like the Beach
Sorry for so few pictures, didn't really think about it, forgot or couldn't at some points. Rather than have another Thanksgiving...
Coach RatBastard
Nov 20, 20232 min read
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Last Full day
Another lazy day on The Big Island of Hawaii. Went to Humpy's for the "The Best Breakfast in Kona", it wasn't. It was breakfast. The ...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 30, 20231 min read
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Island Hopping
Took an early flight to Oahu and went to breakfast at a hole in the wall, Cafe Kaila, in Waikiki. Then traveled to the Byodo-In Temple -...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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New city for the morning
Went to Hilo in the morning for the farmers market, picked up some things to take home, and had a great burger lunch. They claimed island...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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Just another day at the beach
Tuesday was just another day at the beach and pool. Found a different malasada place for breakfast, and did nothing exciting all day...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 29, 20231 min read
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Life's a Beach
It was just a beach kind of day. Spent the morning at a couple of different beaches, had lunch and spent the afternoon at the pool. Had a...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 26, 20231 min read
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Head South Young Man
Woke up early and found a flood in the kitchen. Something from upstairs rained downstairs and onto the kitchen counter. After a cleanup...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 25, 20231 min read
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A week at the beach
Left Atlanta at 10:10 AM, direct to Honolulu (9 hours) and then flight to Kona, where I will be for a week. Ordered a few items from...
Coach RatBastard
Sep 24, 20231 min read
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The Mirage is Limitless
I drive to the Mirage and had an amazing steak dinner at the Heritage steakhouse. The filet was unbelievably tender. I tried to have a...
Coach RatBastard
Aug 6, 20231 min read
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I saw NDA and NDA and wow NDA
I got to the Rio at 11AM and there was a Star Trek convention. Lots of expensive costumes, lot's of cheap costumes. It was interesting. I...
Coach RatBastard
Aug 5, 20231 min read
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It's all about the points
I do not have a bucket list, I just know what I like, and when opportunities present themselves, I go for it. I received an email a few...
Coach RatBastard
Aug 5, 20232 min read
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Day 10 - Basel, Paris, Atlanta, Marietta
While some I knew had to put their luggage out at 4:00 AM and get ready to go to the airport at 4:30 AM, I had the luxury of putting my...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 9, 20234 min read
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Day 9 - Cuckoo Clocks and Cake
It was a late start to the day since my tour did not leave until 1:30 PM. After my morning coffee while overlooking the river, I walked...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 6, 20232 min read
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Day 8 - Flavors of Alsace
I continue to fight with getting pictures uploaded, would rather be topside than in my room working on it. The day started at 10AM with a...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 4, 20232 min read
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Day 7 - Planes, Trains Automobiles and Cathedrals
Day 7 started by dropping people off for an all day tour and then continuing to Speyer. I got a chance tos sleep in, which after a week I...
eastcobbmudcats
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Day 7 - Quick note
Day 7 in Speyer was great, Museum and short city tour. Spent this morning (Day 8) trying to load pictures from my phone to my computer....
eastcobbmudcats
Jun 3, 20231 min read
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Day 6 - Fortress, Castles and Wine
I stayed in the sundeck to watch us leave Cologne last night, was amused by how long it took to go from dusk to dark. I am used to it...
Coach RatBastard
Jun 1, 20232 min read
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Day 5 - Church and Chocolates in Cologne
Tried to upload pictures while traveling to Cologne Tuesday afternoon, but Microsoft Windows and my phone were not cooperative. After a...
Coach RatBastard
May 31, 20232 min read
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Day 4 - Morning Tilting at Windmills
Finally a deep and good night sleep after a fabulous dinner. I did wake up in the middle of the night, looked out the window and saw the...
eastcobbmudcats
May 30, 20231 min read
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Day 3 - Final day in Amsterdam
My only complaint so far, except for the French guy with hygiene issues who I sat next to from Chicago to Amsterdam, would be the...
Coach RatBastard
May 29, 20232 min read
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