Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Conference Center Fitchburg

We leave for New Zealand a week from today. Everything Buzz needs is neatly packed in a rolling duffel bag. Every summer garment I own is piled on the bed in the guest room as I try to decide what to take and what to leave! I need outfits, he just needs clothes! We have our camera, ipod, computer, gps ...

loved the flight, and the hospitality of the BA business class experience. I even had a facial as I though it would be done by a dolly. Then some big gay guy came out to 'facial' me. I was petrified. I have to say that he did a really good job though!!

I REALLY made the most of the free champagne and wine on the flight too. Legs were a bit wobbly on my return to the good old US and A!

... time). On Saturdays, they show free classics, and on Sundays, they show free silent films with a live pianist. We saw the 1939 Classic Ninotchka, starring Greta Garbo and Melvin Douglas. It was outstanding. Paul won a free ticket to a contemporary film (they tend to show art-house-type movies) for knowing what Peter Seller's last movie was (The Fiendish Plot of Dr. Fu Manchu in 1980).

We then went across the street to the Melting Pot restaurant ...

... of the eyes. I was too excited to sleep!!

I am now waiting in the airport at Frankfurt. I have just purchased my first American tabloid in months and am surprised at how little has changed. However, I am satisfied to finally know who the Bachelorette chose (Ed: yay!) and how Kate (from John and Kate plus 8) is faring on her own.

September 20, 2009

I have been home for several days and it took me a while to get back into a schedule. I finally had a good night's ...

I am planning a group trip to Italy next April from the 3rd to April 11th. The trip will be for 9 days to Rome, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Verona. This is an excellent price with an Escort Tour and I manage to get 10% off. I have been looking all year and prices were around $3,250.00 The trip will cost only $2,732.00 and this includes Plane Fare, Fees, Taxes and transfer fees and hotels. I need a list of name by October ...

... in Paris but caught on, two hours later. Unknown to me they don't put your check bagages on your new flight, so had to wait in Madrid for four hours. Good note it is a really nice day in Madrid, so enjoyed that. i must say that the French and the Spanish are really friendly even though I am butchering their language

This 361 acre refuge features a 950' "peak" (allegedly with views) and 6 miles of trails http://www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Conne ction/Sanctuaries/Fla t_Rock/index.php . Having gotten a late start, we first ate lunch at the Espresso Pizza on Main St. in Fitchburg. From the parking ...

You'd think after traveling 75 percent of the time for my job, that I'd eventually stay grounded at home for once. Well, you'd have to live in P-Town to truly understand it. In Peoria, an exciting weekend consists of going to the Grand Prairie mall or spanking your monkey into oblivion. Or both if you're a real risky *******. I, on the other hand, choose to travel. Sure, you ...

Only 16 days left! Crazy! A major item got crossed off the to do list the other day. I sold the truck. It feels strange not having a vehicle. It definitely makes the fact that I'm leaving feel even more real. On another note, myself along with my friends Dave and Greg hiked up a small mountain today. I wore my new shoes and carried along my pack with all my gear in it. Not only was it a beautiful day, but ...

It's a strange thought to know that I'll be somewhere across the world as some of you are reading this. And I thank you for your interest! I plan on keeping a detailed log for myself to reflect on when I return, and of course for anyone that wants to travel vicariously through me as I travel across the world! So please do, it will put a smile on my face! If anyone is wondering why someone would leave their home, family, friends and all of life's luxuries for months on end to ...