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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

We Are So Relaxed

Posted on May 20, 2014 by kcbernick

Monday, May 19 We headed to the Blue Lagoon, which was formed accidently during operation of a nearby power plant. People bathing there noticed that the water had great effects on the skin, so public bathing facilities were opened there … Continue reading →

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Up North – Way up North!

Posted on May 20, 2014 by kcbernick

Saturday, May 17 We’d been home for almost a month, and it’s still cold in Minnesota, so we decided to go where it’s colder still. We are traveling with two other couples, Jason and Jennifer, and Sally and Jeff.  We … Continue reading →

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Pleasant Time at the Lake

Posted on April 1, 2014 by kcbernick

Wednesday, March 26 Lake Pleasant is a reservoir created by the Waddell Dam in 1927. The original dam was the largest agricultural dam in the world at its time. The current dam was completed in 1994, tripling the surface area … Continue reading →

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Dusty Trails

Posted on April 1, 2014 by kcbernick

Tuesday, March 25 Time for some adventure. We boarded a UTV (utility terrain vehicle) and went trail riding in the desert north of Scottsdale. We donned safety helmets and gloves, wore goggles and a gauze dust mask (kind of like … Continue reading →

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Glass in the Garden

Posted on April 1, 2014 by kcbernick

Monday, March 23 We arrived in Scottsdale, Arizona last Friday for a business meeting. It’s good to be warm again for a few days. Today was a definite highlight. We visited the Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix. We were here … Continue reading →

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Kudos

Posted on February 22, 2014 by kcbernick

We arrived home early on the morning of Wednesday, February 20. This was a very good trip, and I want to acknowledge some of the organizations/people who helped make it go so well. First, Crystal Symphony Crew and Staff: This … Continue reading →

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Oahu

Posted on February 19, 2014 by kcbernick

Sunday, February 16 We weren’t terribly ambitious today – didn’t wake up until 11 am (of course, that’s 6 am Cairns time.) My first goal was to do some laundry. We are staying in a condo through Hilton Grand Vacations, … Continue reading →

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44 Hour Day

Posted on February 16, 2014 by kcbernick

Saturday, February 15 We left Cairns at about 9 am, arriving in Sydney for our connection to Hawaii. After a six hour layover in Sydney, we boarded the plane to Oahu at about 10 pm. Our flight lasted about nine … Continue reading →

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Happy Valentines Day!

Posted on February 15, 2014 by kcbernick

Friday, February 14 It was another full day. We boarded the Kuranda Scenic Railway at Freshwater Station, and took a 24 mile ride through very beautiful country to the village of Kuranda. The narrow gauge railway was built between 1886-1891 … Continue reading →

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Looking for Nemo

Posted on February 15, 2014 by kcbernick

Wednesday, February 12 Arrived in Cairns around noon. Our hotel is located on the Esplanade, a boardwalk along the water. We decided to walk along the Esplanade to explore, but it soon started to rain. However, the rain was gentle … Continue reading →

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