01.20.00 Family TravelIsrael Sabbatical Nature blessed us with a snowstorm the day we were supposed to leave. This was the scene when we walked out of our door

Next we needed to take the obligatory phonebooth pictures After the falafels, we needed to get Benjamin candy to bring to his class' Valentine's Day party. We went here

though we were happy to take the obligatory phone booth pictures We first drove to Modi'in. This is where the Maccabees are supposedly buried and there are also lots of sights here where trees have been planted by foreigners. But we stopped there to have lunch

looked like in the dark. On the way out of the Jewish Quarter, we took the obligatory phone booth picture As we passed the citadel (tower of David) we noticed that it was opened for a night time exhbition and lighting. The view of the Dome of The Rock was impressive even though the camera couldn't capture it

On the way home, we took the obligatory phone booth picture 02.26.00 Family TravelIsrael Sabbatical FriendsTal February 26 was a pretty Saturday and we had decided to do an excursion to the Western Galilee with the Tals. Since Leigh

to show the alternative. Of course, we took the obligatory phone booth pictures and on the way home, we made a collage of pictures of the "Ha'am em Ha'Golan'' art installation some with cars

and we went to sleep. 03.18.00 Family TravelIsrael Sabbatical FriendsJan The next morning, we took the obligatory phone booth pictures a picture at the kibbutz/youth hostel

to take a final obligatory phone booth picture (the talented viewer will see Sarah hiding in this picture). 03.19.00 Family TravelIsrael Sabbatical FriendsJan On the way south, we went through some severe desert with nothing to see. At the 101 kilometer marker we ran into a tacky rest stop.

Then we took the obligatory phonebooth picture and left. 03.20.00 Family TravelIsrael Sabbatical FriendsJan The next day, we got up early and went to the aquarium

After the obligatory security check we all climbed aboard

and the obligatory phone booth picture For a break, we came back and took a dip in the hotel pool

followed by the obligatory phone booth pictures From there we went to Nazareth where the crowds

and take the obligatory phone booth picture Suzanne and Yossi made the necessary pit stop

We started with the obligatory phone booth picture and then made our way to the memorial to Israeli soldiers who fell in the Golan

we took the obligatory phone booth picture and headed back home so that we could have Sarah's birthday

and the obligatory phone booth pictures 04.23.00 Family TravelEgypt Sabbatical After we finished our tour of Luxor, we managed to miss the boat heading south. Eventually we got back to the boat and started a very serene, very beautiful cruise. Sarah took these pictures on

He even offered to give me 10,000 camels for my wife. Then there were the obligatory phone booth pictures While in the market

and took an obligatory phone booth picture 04.24.00 Family TravelEgypt Sabbatical We were stuck at the Esna dam which was closed for maintenance from 9 to 1, so they arranged alternative transportation for us to get to the temple

provides a wonderful contrast to the temple. While at the temple, we took the almost obligatory picture of Suzanne taking a picture of the rest of us had Napoleon, our tour guide, take a picture of all of us

took the obligatory phone booth pictures and reached the bazaar

Back on the shore we took the obligatory picture of the phone booth that had been taken over by the spice salesman Next it was on to the new Aswan Dam where we took a picture of the river flowing north

At the airport, we took the obligatory phone booth pictures where we were accused to taking pictures for phone and even one of a mail box

No one wanted to see the beets anyways. After lunch, we took the obligatory phone booth pictures and the pictures of great American icons overseas

and we took the obligatory phone booth picture 06.03.00 Family TravelIsrael Sabbatical We don't have a scanner here. Jane needed some pictures of her Princeton friends for her Spanish project. So, she decided to experiment with ways of getting good enough pictures using the digital camera essentially as a scanner. Those of you who think this was a silly idea are referred to where David and Sarah were able to use the results of previous research about photography off the television set. The first pictures washed out

We took the obligatory phone booth picture and went looking for the Messiah

is across the street (but still no sightings of THE ambassador). We also took the obligatory phone booth picture as well as a picture of the Palatine which we overlook

We liked Strada especially when we found the obligatory phone booth but pictures like this

contemplated taking the train to Paris and we took the obligatory phone booth pictures including this phone booth picture

to the airport where we took the obligatory phone booth picture and ate ice cream (not gelato) from

and our obligatory phone booth picture We fought the traffic out of Bilbao and then the maps into Santillana del Mar (town of 3 lies – not a holy place, not flat and not on the water) where we had a dinner of minestrone

remained as beautiful as ever. We were left to take the obligatory phone booth picture at the hotel (note than Jane actually was speaking on the phone) and to record some of our dinner – the salad

On the way back to the hotel, we took the obligatory phone booth picture along with the monument to Cabanillas

And, of course there was the obligatory phone booth picture The walk back to the car took us past this building

that Jacobo attended. Along the way, we took the obligatory phone booth picture though Jacobo was actually using the phone in this booth. Then it was on to the Café Nebraska

After lunch, Marsha was nice enough to take the obligatory phone booth pictures My time in the Bay Area was almost over, so I brought the rental car

and we headed off to dinner. 12.23.00 TravelPittsburgh FamilyGespass Christmas was coming, so we got into the car and headed west before the snows came. On the way there, we stopped at Sideling Hill where we took the obligatory phone booth picture and this picture of the Big Boy status

in Maryland, we were ready to eat after we took the obligatory phone booth picture David chose Pizza Hut

felt that they had to block the obligatory phone booth picture and then I watched people arrive forever

looked open, so we parked the car and took the obligatory phone booth pictures only to discover that the owner

and took the obligatory phone booth picture at the

took the obligatory phone booth picture saw the horse

while this gentleman obliged for the obligatory phone booth picture at the plaque

and headed off for lunch stopping for the obligatory phone booth picture The first restaurant

We took the obligatory phone booth picture and headed onward to Gracie's. We got there as someone was leaving

taking the obligatory phone booth and beach tags sign pictures. Their house, 3083,

where we took our obligatory phone booth picture and worried about poor Joe.

and the obligatory phone booth picture and found our hotel bed

Before going in, we took the obligatory phone booth picture My vegetable plate was great.

was there. We took the obligatory phone booth picture and then headed off. It started to rain when we got to the Pompidou Center, so we stopped there. Once we got to the roof, there were great views of the Eiffel Tower

After the obligatory phone booth picture we were ready for the meal. We had this caviar

and I took the obligatory phone booth picture before we were seated at Balzar

in Bon Marche for Jane's collection. After a rest, we headed out for our last dinner. We took the obligatory phone booth picture and a picture of the elephant statue

and we hope that she made the right choice. Coming out of the store, we took the obligatory phone booth picture and then parked next to this license plate frame

(count them 8 8 8 8) of Stop Look's signs. We took the obligatory phone booth picture when Janet made a phone call, We recorded this guy at Dominos

we paused for the obligatory phone booth picture before speaking to this gentleman

and, of course, I took the obligatory phone booth picture as we drove towards South Philly passing the jazz club

and has 3 floors of antique dealers. After we took the obligatory phone booth picture we went inside where this woman

which is no mean feat at this age. 03.01.02 Family Ben The next day, Benjamin wasn't feeling well and so stayed home from school. On the way to taking him to Rider to hang out with Suzanne in the afternoon, we paused at the Lawrenceville post office for the obligatory phone booth picture and then I dropped him off with Suzanne for the afternoon

and the obligatory phone booth picture even though it was sponsored by Verizon, the evil empire. Next, we went to drop Jane off at camp. Her group leaders

for the obligatory phone booth picture and a second obligatory picture with Suzanne in it before we headed to Lenox and saw the town hall

and the obligatory phone booth in Chinatown before having this wonderful Dim Sum,

and sending us on our way. At the next obligatory phone booth photo, Sarah

was nice enough to get us set on the trails. After the obligatory phone booth pictures without and with headset,

until we got to the other side for the obligatory phone booth picture before we got to Mr. Rogers neighborhood

so that we could take the obligatory phone booth picture as the street scene unfolded

though this left it too dark for our first obligatory phone booth picture We had dinner at the Equator that night and began with a pina colada

for the obligatory phone booth picture and the road sign

to begin our walk north stopping for this obligatory phone booth picture and this obligatory phone booth picture before celebrating the WNBA all star game

came into view before another obligatory phone booth construction picture which amused Suzanne

said it all about what we were spending as another obligatory phone booth picture wound us to the front of the line

and so we could get our tickets, take a final obligatory phone booth picture and check out the theater

while recording the obligatory phone booth picture and heading down the street to look into the windows

were drowned out by the cheers from the football fans. I did manage to take the obligatory phone booth picture even as Peter took the obligatory banana picture so that we could end the day on the right tone. 01.11.04 TravelCaribbean FriendsKramer Sunday began with a trip to our local beach

and the obligatory phone booth picture until we could enter the train station

and obligatory phone booth that led our way to the beach warning sign

before taking the obligatory phone booth picture and heading back to the car to eat the wonderful sandwiches

After Ben posed for the obligatory phone booth picture, we came home and watched the Buddy Holly story

and took the obligatory phone booth picture before seeing that the Bohemian was closed

and took the obligatory phone booth pictures before observing the prohibitions that made this a good beach.

and then took the obligatory phone booth picture before Suzanne landed

and taking the obligatory phone booth picture (though Superman was limited in his changing ability) as we kept walking but street crossing was slow for some

as Ben posed for the obligatory phone booth picture (again with no changing room) as we headed to the gate

and took the obligatory phone booth picture before entering the customs zone

On the way back home, we took the obligatory phone booth pictures which created frustration with the Greek system of phone cards and their technical difficulties as Jane and Ben watched in amusement though all of couldn't wait for a good night's sleep.

and take an obligatory phone booth picture before heading on to Delphi where Dimitri and Shirley were setting the agenda

not to mention the obligatory phone booth pictures before we went into the forest and saw a fallen tree

and the obligatory phone booth picture before following the signs to downtown

we took a final obligatory phone booth picture recorded the Verizon sign en Espanol

and a row of obligatory phone booths in picture that led the way back to the USA. Dinner was at Elijah's where they served good pickles

to take the obligatory phone booth picture before I got to the Hotel Akrotiri and took these pictures of the bathroom

When we were near the top, Matt was nice enough to pose for the obligatory phone booth picture before we reached the point we declared to the be the top where he posed again.

before heading down where Benedict posed for the next obligatory phone booth picture and we admired views of the town and the sea below

before we reached sea level and I posed for the final obligatory phone booth picture. I recorded the ice cream sign on the dock

Once on the ground, I took the obligatory phone booth picture with Ben and then we went to Hertz

but first took the obligatory phone booth picture and then recorded this sign for the bathroom collection

and once there took the obligatory phone booth picture before finding the Yippy I-O candy store

before Jane posed for the obligatory phone booth picture when we exited and made our way towards the new Lewis Library

and then took this self portrait in the obligatory phone booth before the battery gave out and we could begin our journey home.

where we took the obligatory phone booth picture studied the menu

before we headed into town and took an obligatory phone booth picture before seeing our favorite catamaran (as the stories grew)

After the obligatory phone booth (and choking sign) pictures we headed off to the hotel

taking the obligatory phone booth picture and noting the Church of the Metamorphosis

After an obligatory phone booth picture, we left Athens and went to the Gulf of Corinth where we were able to look down on the canal which had been constructed

and take the obligatory phone booth picture before going to the restaurant and ordering Pepsi Light

and take another obligatory phone booth picture before traveling to the next beach, getting out of the car

as we made our way to Limnos and before dinner took the obligatory phone booth pictures before Ed and Sarah

before Jane posed for the obligatory phone booth picture and we found a post office

before taking a nap to get us over jetlag. When we awoke, we headed out towards dinner pausing for the obligatory phone booth picture and this picture of Suzanne with a Paris backdrop

took the obligatory phone booth picture and looked towards our ultimate goal

as we made our way through and took the obligatory phone booth pictures and photos of the local art

After an obligatory phone booth picture we pressed on

and Suzanne and I headed to the dock for the obligatory phone booth picture and a visit to the local newspaper

before we went down the hill and took the obligatory phone booth picture with the Justs followed by a photo of the post office

and followed the trail to Stykkisholmur where we took the obligatory phone booth pictures and this picture of the church

06.09.09 Work TravelDenmark and then the next day, I recorded a station on the train

08.31.09 Beach The trip to Surf City the next day to drop Jeff included a mini-golf game which seems to be not recorded anywhere but did have this obligatory phone booth photo and this picture of Jeff and Suzanne waiting for the bus

After the obligatory phone booth photo we headed to the gift shop where Ben and I alternated photo ops with the goods for sale.

ending up with the obligatory phone booth picture before taking a picture of the new chemistry building

and then pulled our bags to the obligatory phone booth picture before grabbing lunch at our favorite Fajardo restaurant

but that didn't prevent an obligatory phone booth picture and a view of the next church

as I took an obligatory phone booth picture and recorded the church with its bells

Once settled, we strode out on the town taking the obligatory phone booth photo before settling in at a restaurant where they were broadcasting the World Cup 3rd place game and so Suzanne ordered this vegetarian dish

and so we took the obligatory phone booth picture and then proceeded down the street

only interrupted by the obligatory phone booth photo as I recorded various views of horseshoe falls

and the obligatory phone booth photo of Ben with the things hanging from the ceiling

past this obligatory phone booth photo (which tells it like it is) into a store that sold this T shirt

and after the obligatory phone booth picture (2 booths, 1 phone, no headsets) we headed home where after a while Peter started on the project of making omelettes

where I took the obligatory phone booth picture and the train to plane direction

before we were at Newark Penn Station for another obligatory phone booth picture with direction

before we got to the city and took the obligatory phone booth picture before Suzanne and I headed to the HighLine and noted the flowering plants

After the obligatory phone booth picture we sat in the park in Kolonaki and watched the pigeons

and so took the obligatory phone booth pictures and noted the proper use of the water from the tap

we took the obligatory phone booth photo and called it a night. 07.14.11 TravelEurope

and took the obligatory phone booth picture before we came to this sign

while I watched the crowds and took the obligatory phone booth picture before we marched on to my new found friend

which was followed by the obligatory phone booth picture and then we headed back to the Hotel Alef which we loved and noted their rationale

and entered a largely abandoned arcade where we took the obligatory phone booth pictures and this picture of the floor

but fortunately once there we were able to take the obligatory phone booth picture and then we saw Matthias Church

But miraculously, it wasn't raining at this point, so we decided to walk on along Andrassy Ut. and paused for the obligatory phone booth picture and then marched on past this statue which would have significance later in our walk. For now, it just looked nice

and took the obligatory phone booth picture before finally finding ourselves a cab

where we took the obligatory phone booth photo recorded the sculptures of found objects

and we departed for the obligatory phone booth picture and trip back to Jane's apartment where Matt and his room mate Jeff arrived

Driving further north we came to the obligatory phone booth picture and then parked the car by the ferry stopping to collect some license plate photos

Further down the road, Jane posed for another obligatory phone booth picture before we came to the All Age School

and an obligatory fallen phone booths photo to the corner where all roads led to the beach

and yet another obligatory phone booth picture before we found a water taxi

before we got to Fort Lauderdale and discovered that our flight was delayed so that Suzanne could pose for a variant of the obligatory phone booth photo before we said good bye to Sarah and Ed as their flight was boarding.

took the obligatory phone booth picture and this photo of the local goddess

and an obligatory pay phone (sans booth) as we passed the fan store

not to mention the obligatory phone booth photo before we came across a shrine that had to be explored because of its base

As we headed towards the Ginza, there was another obligatory phone booth picture and these street scenes

After the obligatory phone booth picture we eventually made our way back to Raffles and to the Long bar

before Sarah posed for the obligatory phone booth photo. That evening we went to Straw

and so we walked on to take the obligatory phone booth photo and to record a restaurant

I took an obligatory phone booth photo and then we went into the airport where I ran into Scott Lynch and his wife who had been on St. Bart's