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

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 7, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 4, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 3, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 2, 2018 by Hector

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

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Hector

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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A First Visit to Brescia

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Hector

Leaving the Train Station the first business of the day was Curry. Bombay Tandoory Ristorante Indiano is a modest establishment, the Curry served there is truly remarkable. I was already planning a second visit. Arriving on the southern end of … Continue reading →

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Iraklio (Crete) – One Legendary Night in Heraklion

Posted on June 26, 2017 by Hector

The Bus Ticket from Chania to Iraklio was purchased yesterday, just in case. In theory I had an allocated seat, if there was a throng this should at least guarantee I get on the Bus. This is the disadvantage of … Continue reading →

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