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Don't leave it for tomorrow ...


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Lives In: Lake Mary, US
Birth Date: November 7
Member Since: Jul 07, 2005
Last Login: Nov 15, 2009   20:25 UTC
Member's Time: Nov 15, 2009   16:12 EST
VT Rank: 279
Deals Rank: Unranked
Travel Interests: Castles and Palaces, Cycling, Beaches, Trains, Architecture

 

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by nomad7890 - last update: Sep 18, 2009

My little friend 88 - Iguazu Falls, Argentina

Thank you for visting my home page! Please accept my apologies as these pages need a good overhaul - they are a mess! If I stay home for the holidays I may do some work then - but please do look around the messy organization - there are a few good finds in here, and a look at my Cuba, circa late 1940's.

The little guy in the photo came and stood by as I was taking photos and videos of the Garganta del Diablo series of falls at Iguazu. It stood there for a while, as if sharing it's beautiful wings with my camera. I will always treasure my new little buddy ... 88.

See the Transcantabrico personal album, or copy and past the following link on your browser:
http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=14rwcnk1.8nretw3t&x=0&y=-wo5k4b

No need to log on - just click on the picture and select Slide Show. Please note the first picture takes a few seconds to show up as the rest of the photos are loading!
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Lake Mary page follows

Lake Mary is a quiet little town approximately 20 miles north of Orlando. Across the highway several new office parks have been built, and lately it has not been quite a sleepy as before - there are several hotels and restaurants. Chances are Lake Mary will not be a vacation destination - but it sure is a nice place to come home to after vacation.

Living in Florida means the possibility of hurricanes from June to November. Fortunately the storms seldom come through Orlando, but in 2004 three of them came across - fortunately Ivan skipped us. Ivan was by far the strongest storm and the first time in 24 years since we live in the area that we boarded up the windows.

It is rather strange to call your husband's doctor from Granada and hear that they're closed for the hurricane. When we returned, we found our home just as we left it - just the fence in the backyard got a bit battered.

So ... three hurricanes in one season helped us make up our mind to buy a second home in San Jose (California) - so we are now really nomads and spend a couple of days in San Jose once in a while - but can't part with our Lake Mary home. Did I overlook mentioning we also have grandkids in San Jose? Overall, Lake Mary it's still a pretty sleepy town - but if you need a map and belong to AAA you're in luck - their world headquarters are just around the corner, although they now call the other half of Lake Mary that is west of the highway "Heathrow" . Guess Lake Mary was too much of a sleepy name for corporate headquaters.

Christmas 2008 -

My husband used to say that life was better lived like a rollercoaster - if you had low's, so would you have highs. Here is living proof, after a solemn dissertation about the holidays I receive the most beautiful flowers from my family in California. How can I not be joyful with people around who are so thoughtful!

Many hugs to all for Christmas or for any Holiday you celebrate this season - and don't let the bedbugs bite!

Chocolateria San Gines, Madrid

Best hot chocolate -

My favorite new Cuban band - Moneda Dura

Lyrics in Spanish only.

1. This video was banned in Cuba ... do you see anything offensive?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pTEWdAn31Q&feature=related

2. On foreigners looking for "friends" in Cuba:

Don't get me mixed up - I'm not a callejero!:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXTk67UXb7M

Note: This video does not apply to those visiting Cuba for its tourist qualities, it only applies to those going there for other types of ... action.

nomad7890's Albums
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Espana- 8
Sammy- 8
El Transcantrabrico - see slide show- 8
Campeones! - Real Madrid - 17 June 2007- 8
A year later ...- 8
My Havana- 7
This weekend in ...- 5
For the love of football- 2
Euromeet2008 Karlsruhe - my first VT meeting!- 
Cork Meet 2008- 8
Euromeet 2009 - Cascais, Portugal- 8
Euromeet 2009- 8

Comments for nomad7890
jethanand Thu Nov 12, 2009 20:01 UTC
 Greetings and thank you very much for your good wishes
Homanded Wed Nov 11, 2009 23:23 UTC
 I can't believe I missed your birthday mi amiga. Feliz cumpleanos con muchos carinos y recuerdos. Homer
willy_wonka Wed Nov 11, 2009 00:30 UTC
 yep, my 88 was also at iguazu. its a magical place isnt it? you will definitely love torres. im off next year to do the inca trail as well!
Redang Mon Nov 9, 2009 21:04 UTC
 ¡Feliz cumplaeños, Martha!, con un poco de retraso pero es que acabo de volver. Ya nos contarás si vienes a Madrid
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