Monthly Archives: September 2007

347 Miles

September 25, 2007
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That is the round trip from our house to Seatac airport. I know this because Nadya took ill on the flight home from Dublin and didn’t want to take the flight from Seattle to home. It took about 6 hours to drive up and back. On the return trip I had the stereo blasting. Poor thing was so tired she slept right through it.

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Isle of Wight

September 23, 2007
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We went and had a great time.  More Blagh entries when Nadya gets back.  For now, enjoy a few pictures.    The Blagh entries will be published on the day things really happened do you’ll need to loolk back a couple of weeks. 4300

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Even when we didn't walk we walked.

September 15, 2007
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So after declaring a sea day for our last day on Wight, and then returning to Portsmouth on 9/15 we still put in a few klicks: 9/14: 6 km 9/15: 7.4 km

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Nadya Less than Cheerful

September 13, 2007
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17.07 km today 108865 steps to date. 44594462Each day has some especially pretty part.  Today’s was the point with St. Catherine’s lighthouse, and seeing the old 14th century lighthouse in the distance above us.   Nadya thought that the St. Catherine’s view was the loveliest we’d seen. The last half was more of a slog, though we found a lift that saved us 148 stairs.  There  was much rejoicing.

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Best Things Ever

September 12, 2007
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The three and a half best things ever: Flat beds for sleeping Hot showers Moleskin 3.5 Real Ale These things work well taken in combination. We arrived at the Wight Mouse Inn hot and sweaty after a long hike with no shade. We found someone at the bar in the pub who told u s, “There’ll be a bit of wait, can I get you a drink?” I love checking into my hotel at...

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