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West Coast

July 23, 2014August 4, 2016 Let it go

Time is up for Montréal, I’m off to Seattle and Vancouver. The flights were good, but I have to seriously question Air Canada’s check-in procedures… tons of people, two counters open, only one person at the Business check-in, only one person at a baggage drop. After checking-in online you still need to go to a machine […] Read More

Seattle (Part II)

June 19, 2014August 4, 2016 Let it go

Still had a gap to fill in Seattle, as I could not find an affordable central place for the whole month. After an initial 16 days with Lily, I’ll rent a car and head up north for a weekend in Vancouver, meeting Joe from Buenos Aires again, and then come back down to Seattle. I’m […] Read More

Winter in San Francisco

December 28, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

We just went down to the Ferry building to see Lisa and her family and say good-bye. Beautiful bright day, a bit cold but sunny. See you in September. Read More

Xmas in SFO

December 28, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

On Thursday, I arrived well in time for the little dinner Renato and Dennis had prepared for me and our friends Lisa, her parents Nancy and Jim, and Brandon. We had ham, rice, Brussels sprouts, salads, cheese and lots of wine. I managed to stay awake quite long, despite the 5 hour jet lag from […] Read More

Aviation guardian angel

December 26, 2013August 4, 2016 Let it go

When I booked the connection from Santiago to San Francisco via Toronto and Los Angeles, I already had a hunch. This would be tight. You have to factor in delays, the time at immigration and customs, the transfers etc, etc. I had mailed all my itineraries and booking codes to my friend Renato, with whom […] Read More