Month: January 2024
Cafes, Bars & Brasseries of Paris, Part 1
The cafes, bars and brasseries at the street corners of Paris are magnetic. They attract residents and tourists alike to partake in the street life of the city. The patrons socialize, play with their phone, have a smoke, gossip, flirt, or simply enjoy a meal. These sidewalk establishments also offer a perch to watch the…
A Closed and Common Orbit, The Wayfarer series #2
A Closed and Common Orbit, published in 2016, is the second book in the Wayfarers series written by Becky Chambers. It was nominated for an Hugo Award in 2017. I (Chris) really enjoyed this simple story that is focused on self-awareness and nuanced emotions, without an overly dramatic plot and a dystopic world. It is…
Jazzy Hyatt in Downtown Sacramento
It was July 2022, we went to the California State Fair in Sacramento; it was the first time for both of us to attend any state fair. We also wanted to see a bit more of the city. So rather than a day trip, we turned this visit into an overnight stay. The hotel we…
Lunch at Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL)
Ecole Hôtelière de Lausanne (EHL) has been recognized in the last five years in a row as the top hospitality business school in the world. We were treated by friends to a lunch at EHL’s onsite training restaurant, Le Berceau des Sens. The school was founded in 1893 as a result of Switzerland’s tourism boom…