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Since Inna booked a group tour in Pompeii (a Small Group Guide Tour with an archaeologist), we woke at 6:30 a.m. and dressed for the upcoming trip. Inna took a shower, but I decided to skip it (since I had taken one the night before). . . We walked 10 minutes to the Sorrento Train Station, and I purchased two one-way tickets to Pompei. The…
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On Friday, September 23, 2023, Inna and I planned to board a direct flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Rome on ITA Airways (formerly Alitalia), en route to Sorrento, Italy.. . Departure: Flight AZ641 from San Francisco Intl Terminal 1 at 15:15. Arrival: Flight AZ641 Rome Fiumicino Terminal 1 at 12:05. Once we landed in Rome, we planned to board a train to Naples, then…
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On Sunday morning, Inn and I decided to visit Monterey and Carmel-by-the-Sea. After packing our Tesla Model Y, Inna started the 80-minute drive to Monterey along Highway 101. . . . . Traffic was reasonably light, and we arrived in Monterey right on time, stopping for coffee at Captain + Stoker Cafe. There were excellent tennis courts nearby, and people were playing on them. I…
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After many weeks of planning, we finally found the time to watch Oppenheimer at the Westfield Valley Fair Mall's newly opened Showplace Ikon movie theater at 16:10. . . . . Once we purchased the tickets (with assigned seats), we walked over to the theater and reclined in the excellent chairs. . . . . . . . According to Wikipedia: . . Oppenheimer is…
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As a Legion of Honor Museum member, Inna and I decided to visit the Tudors exhibit, which is running until September 23, 2023. . . Our drive from San Jose to San Francisco was uneventful, and we parked at Crissy Field at 13:00. We walked along Marina Blvd toward Scott Street (where we used to rent an Airbnb). On Scott Street, we turned left on…
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For the past 30 years, I have been a big fan of Big Bad Voodoo Daddy ( a swing band), and I thought that Inna and I would enjoy seeing them play their set at Mountain Winery in Saratoga, CA.. . . . The show was scheduled to start at 19:30, with Puddles Pity Party starting it first. . . . . Puddles Set List…
Read More: Review: Puddles & Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at Mountain Winery
Since Inna purchased tickets to the new Cirque du Soleil Corteo show at Chase Center in San Francisco, we decided to spend the whole day there. . . . . . With a favorable wind forecast at Crissy Field, I brought my wing foiling gear to Crissy Field so I could wing foil if the opportunity presented itself. . After loading up my 2008 Toyota…
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On Friday, August 11, 2023, we started our long drive to Arnold, California, where we planned to spend two nights. We were hoping to enjoy the scenic beauty of the Calaveras Big Trees State Park and paddleboard on White Pines Lake. . Inna made Airbnb reservations at 2560 Chamonix Dr., Arnold, CA, and we shared the large home with 2 other families. . . We…
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I can't believe Alex is turning 21! . To celebrate the momentous occasion, Inna and I purchased a few presents, followed by a delicious dinner at the Michelin-rated Selby's Restaurant in Redwood City. . For presents, I purchased the following items. Initially, Alex wanted to build a Gaming PC, but after numerous discussions, it seemed that a PlayStation 5 would be more suitable for his…
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In the morning, the iwindsurf Pro Forecast called for 20-25 knot winds at Crissy Field at around 2:00 pm, and I decided to risk driving up to San Francisco in the hope of wing foiling. . After loading my 2008 Toyota Sienna minivan with my Naish Hover LE Carbon 95 board and 2 Duotone SLS Wings (4.0m, 5.0m), I stopped by Shell to refuel. I…
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