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After a too long hiatus I have re-entered the fray. I'm still traveling as much as I can, but work has prevented me from keeping my pages and acquaintances up to date! That's both good and bad, I suppose.

Off to London again in March, my annual tax return trip. Started as a five day getaway by myself, and is now shaping up to be quite the shindig,
thanks to Gillian McLaughlin and Larry!

Really want to catch up on my travel pages and with all of you!

Odds and Ends

In May I will reach the 26 year mark of living in Boston. I moved here three weeks after I graduated from college in Pennsylvania. It felt like home the minute I arrived, and still captures my interest and fulfills my need for culture. It is expensive, but the benefits far outweigh this.

I took my first trip to Europe at age 35, after years of having excuses not to travel. Now I can't stop! I must go at least once a year or I begin to shrivel and die. I do throw in some trips around the US to support our flagging economy. Ha.

These are a few of my favorite things...or at least the ones I'll admit to!

Travel, photography, architecture, art, music, movies, books (borderline obsession here), wine and beer, Monty Python, Benny Hill, sick jokes, urban legends, Brit Chick Lit, the New England Patriots, English Premier League football (go Chelsea!!).

Favorite place I've been: Barcelona
Dream destinations: Easter Island, Egypt, Venice
Favorite artists: Goya, Miro, Morris Louis, Lichtenstein, Arthur Dove, Turner
Endless admiration for: Robert Capa
Favorite architects: Gaudi, Barragan, Gehry, Calatrava, Hawksmoor
Favorite movies: Murder by Death, The Women, Suspiria, Rushmore, Sixteen Candles, Carnival of Souls, Boogie Nights, Young Frankenstein, Picnic at Hanging Rock, Candyman, Airplane

Confession: I have never seen ET or Forrest Gump
Favorite bands: Nine Inch Nails, Stereophonics, U2, Radiohead, Coldplay, Etta James, The Doves, God's Little Joke (sorry, a plug for my friends band), Massive Attack, Moby, Patsy Cline, spanish guitar, Beta Band
Food: I am on a lifelong search for the perfect cheeseburger.

A photo diary

View from the Fens, Boston

I took this picture right after a blizzard November 2006. The Fens is a great neighborhood to live in, and a good place to feel the combination of urban and rural life, while being right in the middle of it all.

La Pedrera, Barcelona

Barcelona is the first city in Europe that I visited, and has yet to be replaced in my heart. If you haven't gone, go!

Duomo Reflection

What can you say about Florence? It's perfect.

The London Eye

For several years I visited London and stood underneath this amazing contraption. One day I found no line, no rain, and a hint of blue in the sky. It is a truly memorable experience!

Oktoberfest Midway in the Rain, Munich

If you're not looking for fun, or the best beer anywhere, don't go.

Centre Pompidou

Paris is another of my favorite cities. Wine, food, beautiful architecture, and friendly people, no matter what most Americans say!

Intro Updated Feb 14, 2011
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TravellerMel Jan 8, 2012 at 9:47 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday from Music City, USA!
aphrodyte Jan 7, 2012 at 10:17 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday! All the best!
unravelau Jan 7, 2012 at 7:37 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday Steph Jan 2012. It would be nice to see you and have a chat when you are around.

Carole.
Parisforless Jan 2, 2012 at 2:55 PM Report Abuse

Early Birthday wishes, health, happiness and many travels in the new 2012
Svetlana Bellon
Rixie Mar 11, 2011 at 7:11 PM Report Abuse

Vivalasteph! It's good to see you on the forum again. I still smile when I think of the tattoo VT meet that you and Larry had.
GillianMcLaughlin Jan 8, 2010 at 3:57 PM Report Abuse

hey Steph. Seems you are as absent as I am. Much love on your birthday. hope to see you one day soon again.
pieter_jan_v Jan 7, 2010 at 10:03 PM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday greetings from Holland. PJ
KiKitC Oct 22, 2009 at 3:29 AM Report Abuse

How interesting that a "political peasant" is featured VTer. Does that make you the executive officer of the week? Wink wink, nudge, nudge...
johncudw Mar 23, 2008 at 9:16 AM Report Abuse

Greetings, Stephanie, from John and Gail in New Jersey. Nice pages and photos!
GracesTrips Jan 8, 2008 at 11:22 AM Report Abuse

Happy Birthday, Stephanie! Cool VT dog you have there! Hope you have a great day and many travel plans in store for 2008!