Category Archives: Travel

Bella and I rarely get back to LA since we left in 2007.  Regardless, we try and “sniff in” a couple of times a year.  The focus of this voyage will be some LA institutions as well as a “New … Continue reading →

Posted on July 17, 2015 by surrealist11 | 3 Comments

“A Dirty Birdie Sighting in Sycuan”…

Posted on April 23, 2015 by surrealist11

Bella is looking to “get her golf on” now that her busiest work time of the year is behind her.  Our original golf vacation scheduled for the Carmel Highlands course in San Diego was adjusted accordingly due to the golf … Continue reading →

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Rancho Mirage: A Christmas Golf Vacation & More…

Posted on January 17, 2015 by surrealist11

We’re checking in at a full-service resort The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa (westinmissionhills.com).  Heading to the desert isn’t our norm for the Christmas holiday but since we’ve added golf to our regular activity list all bets are … Continue reading →

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Taiwan: “Cuisine, Sculptures, Culture, Views and Living Things” (Photo Essay)

Posted on December 27, 2014 by surrealist11

It’s my fourth trip to Taiwan and my dad’s second.  We’re already feeling global warming upon arrival as it’s 88 degrees Fahrenheit with humidity and its late November.  I know it wasn’t like this in 2009.  I’m being told we … Continue reading →

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“Golfing, Chowing and Facing Our Fears in Carlsbad, CA”

Posted on October 2, 2014 by surrealist11

This is our second trip to Carlsbad, CA to play “The Crossings at Carlsbad” golf course in celebration of our respective birthdays.  This time it is Elfie’s turn.  We’ll see what we can “sniff” out this go-around.

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