In my Grandfather’s War Diary entry from Friday August 21 1942, he visits Jerusalem & Bethlehem. He said “… saw Wailing Wall then to Jerusalem and went through the million dollar American YMCA – beautiful building and grounds.” He most likely took (or purchased) these photos … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Photos of Jerusalem 1942
I hate waste – food, money, time – it all drives me nuts. In the last month or so I have taken two trips to work in Auckland. Typically my colleagues stay in a serviced apartment, but the choice is … Continue reading Cheap-skate business travel
Click here for diary entry for Friday May 30th – Wednesday June 4th 1941 Thursday June 5th 61st Day Second day on Bren Gun Field 30 … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Thursday June 5th – Thursday June 12th 1941
Click here for diary entry for Saturday May 17th – Friday May 23rd 1941 Saturday 24th 49th Day Paraded in morning. Had lecture in Cairo. Drilled … Continue reading Grandad’s WWII Diary – Saturday May 24th – Thursday May 29th 1941
So this weekend I have been doing a little bit more trip planning for our upcoming trip in April to Hong Kong. My first in this series of blog posts is here. Quick summary, thus far we have planned two … Continue reading Hong Kong Travel Planning – airport transfers & vegetarian dining
