Author Archives: polloplayer

About polloplayer

Empty nester searching for meaning of life through the occasional chicken epiphany.

Or as I call it: the “noshmarkt”

Posted on October 20, 2018

Of the myriad of things I love about travel, one is discovery of people, places and things well known to everyone in the world except me. I am one of the most poorly traveled creatures on the planet (my TripAdvisor … Continue reading →

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When words fail (and pictures, too).

Posted on October 13, 2018

We had decided to spend a few days in Vienna on our own before joining up with the tour group in Prague. Everything had to go exactly right. LAX –> CDG on time! CDG –>VIE on time! Red Cab, a … Continue reading →

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Prologue.

Posted on October 6, 2018

We were out of pocket for most of September. Home now, and jet lag is finally in the rear view mirror. I can’t wait to tell you all about, but first I have to fill you in on the trip parameters. … Continue reading →

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A truly fine feathered friend.

Posted on September 29, 2018

The day before we left town, Pippa popped up to visit with me as I was wiping down a roost bar. She knew she could count on extra treats from me when it was just the two of us in … Continue reading →

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If it’s Saturday, this must be Budapest.

Posted on September 22, 2018

Woke up to this – can’t wait to explore! More next week…

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Having the wurst time ever.

Posted on September 15, 2018

Dateline: Central Europe. On the road, literally, and going on a solid week of intractable jet lag. And though I am apparently constitutionally unsuited to travel, I couldn’t be happier! We’re seeing lots of new sights but the schedule and … Continue reading →

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Oldsters In Seattle: The Artful Codgers

Posted on September 6, 2018

Hey, if we were young we would be out in kayaks or hiking Mt. Rainier. But we’re old and, um, truth be told, a little decrepit. But – we’re not dead. (yet). So we wanted to have some fun in … Continue reading →

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