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Views So Good, Almost Can’t “See-It-All”

Views So Good, Almost Can’t “See-It-All”

by Calvin Sun | Aug 18, 2020 | August 2020: The Great USA Trip (COVID-19), Fit for Foodies, United States, Walking Tours, Washington

    “Maybe that’s what life is… a wink of the eye and winking stars.”     It’s time for every journey to close a chapter. Noeleen and I woke up early at 6:50am to drive our RV for one last hurrah.     With just the two of us (everyone...
Chicago-ing Back To Madison

Chicago-ing Back To Madison

by Calvin Sun | Aug 9, 2020 | August 2020: The Great USA Trip (COVID-19), Fit for Foodies, United States, Wisconsin

    “But why think about that when all the golden lands ahead of you and all kinds of unforeseen events wait lurking to surprise you and make you glad you’re alive to see?”     After our first day on the road that was filled with more the energy of eager...
Big & Burli-ngton!

Big & Burli-ngton!

by Calvin Sun | Jul 6, 2020 | Fit for Foodies, July 2020: New England (COVID), Vermont, Weekend Trips

  After a day and a half in Acadia that included a hike at Jordan Pool Pond this morning, we then departed to grab a quick cheesecake at Momo’s Cheesecake in the town of Ellsworth.     The remarkable thing is not only that this amazing piece of work is $5.50 a...
From Wall Street To Maine Street

From Wall Street To Maine Street

by Calvin Sun | Jul 3, 2020 | Doctor in the House, Fit for Foodies, July 2020: New England (COVID), Maine, Walking Tours

    After nearly 3 days in Rhode Island, we head onwards to my first time ever setting foot in Maine. While the COVID rates here have remained low like the rest of the Northeast, they’re not quite containing it as well as NYC, CT or Rhode Island…     But...
Let’s Hit The “Rhode” Island

Let’s Hit The “Rhode” Island

by Calvin Sun | Jun 30, 2020 | Doctor in the House, Fit for Foodies, July 2020: New England (COVID), Rhode Island, Weekend Trips

    I’ve been posting regularly for weeks about what’s going on in and outside of NYC regarding COVID-related ups and downs, but after 3 months sheltering in place I feel it’s time for me peek above these fences and see for myself. My dreams (already crazy &...
So We “Luanda”-ed Off: Shipwreck Beach (Praia do Sarico) & Angola Carnival!

So We “Luanda”-ed Off: Shipwreck Beach (Praia do Sarico) & Angola Carnival!

by Calvin Sun | Feb 25, 2020 | Angola, February 2020: Angola & Cabinda, Fit for Foodies, The Nightlife, Way Way Off the Beaten Path

  After our first day exploring and acclimating to Angola’s capital of Luanda, this morning we woke up early at 6:30am and headed off to Shipwreck Beach (Praia do Sarico), the final resting place of long lost forgotten ships from all over the world.     We spent...
Get Da Fuq “Agadir”!

Get Da Fuq “Agadir”!

by Calvin Sun | Jan 16, 2020 | Fit for Foodies, January 2020: The Saharan Odyssey, Morocco

  After 2 days trying to give Marrakech a second chance and nearly giving up, this morning we drove on south to Agadir, with a one hour random stop at CrocoPark, a crocodile-themed park just outside of Agadir.     Amusingly we took on an Escape The Room challenge...
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