Monthly Archives: June 2018

Eugene, Oregon – Day #8 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Train 511 took us from Portland to Eugene, departing at 09.45, arriving at 12.20. This meant an early rise and also not being able to get rid of our bags until mid-afternoon. Strangely, we had to be at Amtrak Union … Continue reading

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Vancouver, Washington – Day #7 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Dr. Stan had a route worked out to take us across the Columbia River for our day trip to Vancouver (Washington). Hector had a more complicated version involving changing from the tram to Bus 65 at Parkrose / Summer Transit … Continue reading

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Portland, Oregon – Day #6 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Instead of popping out for his ritual breakfast, Dr. Stan decided to join Hector for Curry, his first of the tour. Of the many venues, it was a matter of finding one open at lunchtime in the downtown area. Tandoor … Continue reading

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Portland, Oregon – Day #5 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Farewell to San Francisco Booked on the Alaska Airlines flight to Portland OR departing at 12.10 and due at PDX at 13.49, I was surprised to find that it was – Virgin – who were flying us. We were sat … Continue reading

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San Francisco, California – Day #4 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

The daily ritual began with Curry at Punjab Kabab House which was decidedly – Mainstream – and served no better than competent Curry. I had hoped for so much more. * * Before returning to Adante Hotel to meet up … Continue reading

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San Francisco, California – Day #3 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

Dr. Stan may eventually become used to Hector’s – morning after – blogging. Curry-Heute at least must be kept up to date, Bier-Traveller is a much more complicated affair, so time consuming. I came out of the hotel to find … Continue reading

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San Francisco, California – Day #2 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

We slept, despite not being able to open the window in what was quite a stuffy room when we arrived back at Adante Hotel last night. Two double beds fitted into our room, just. Dr. Stan went down to sample … Continue reading

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San Francisco, California – Day #1 – Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour

It’s a long way to San Francisco from Manchester, at least British Airways took us here on schedule and our luggage came too. Today is Day 1 of Dr. Stan’s Big Birthday Tour – USA, but actually Day 4 since … Continue reading

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