• A Dancer’s Path of Guillain-Barré

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    What is your first response when your toes go numb? Mine was to wistfully ignore it and keep dancing. Let me set the scene. It was this August and I had just flown across the country from Seattle, Washington to Becket, Massachusetts with my dance family, Pacific Northwest Ballet, to perform for the renowned Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. I was cast to perform in...

    December 30, 2016
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    Dance

  • 7.2-4.2016 Dublin, Ireland

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    One sentence: Dublin is the capital and largest city in Ireland, but has a charming quaint feeling. Day 1 – Arrived by bus from Galway to Dublin, making it from the western to the eastern point in 2.5 hrs – Visited Trinity College with its famous Book of Kells & Old Library – Tradition dinner & dancing performance with my Irish friend Phil, who I met...

    July 7, 2016
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    England & Ireland 2016, Travel

  • 6.30-7.1.2016 Galway, Ireland

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    One sentence: Galway has such a quaint Irish personality & charm and we couldn’t feel more welcomed.   Our itinerary Day One Lunch at McDonagh’s (best fish & chips) Walked & shopped along the Quay Street & Eyre Square Admired 3 churchs: St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church & Augustinian Church & Galway Cathedral Pub life with live Irish music & dancing: Tig Cóilí & Kings Head &...

    July 2, 2016
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    England & Ireland 2016, Travel

  • 6.22-29.2016-London

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    London has come and gone so swiftly. We experienced a historic vote, iconic sights, stately buildings, magnificent castles, informative museums, local restaurants, afternoon teas, pints of cider, and pure adventure. Not only did the four of us traveling dancers see the sights within London, we also managed to venture outside the center city. Each day brought us a different taste of London and English...

    June 30, 2016
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  • Tues, 6.21.2016 Back to Reykjavik

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    One sentence: Returning back to Reykjavik felt like coming home. We have loved our magical journey through Iceland, but we look forward to our next two stops – London & Ireland. – 11a. Slower morning editing photos, packing and enjoying the last of our cabin before heading back to Reykjavik. – Found a Handmade Shop on the side of the road where Liz found...

    June 22, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel

  • Mon, 6.20.2016 – Snaefellsjökull Westward drive

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    One sentence: As we looked over to the Kirkjufell mountain, it looked more like sunrise than sunset, but it was clear the day was over because we were exhausted. – 11a. Headed on the circular road around the western peninsula of the sub-glacial stratovolcano, Snaefellsjökull. – First stop: Arnarstapi where we found a charming field. Also, found a local eatery and a fellow traveler from the Ukraine to share lunch...

    June 21, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel

  • Sun, 6.19.2016 – Icelandic Sweaters & Bruarfoss

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    One sentence: An authentic Icelandic day buying sweaters and picnicking by a waterfall.   – 9a. Enjoyed a leisurely morning sipping coffee and sharing travel photos & memories with the Canadian friends I made from the other night. The hostel owner passed us and said, “I am happy to see that Canadians and Americans can be friends” and so are we! Our friends have...

    June 20, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel

  • Sat, 6.18.2016 – Drive to Iceberg Lagoon

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    One sentence: A 12-hr driving day brought us through countless scrapes ending at an icy paradise. – 9:15a. Started on the road towards the Iceberg Lagoon on the eastern coast of the island. – We were amazed by the magical and distinct landscapes. A stretch of waterfalls carving out the mountainside and houses sprinkled along their bases. Lush purple mountains layers over green moss...

    June 20, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel

  • Fri, 6.17. 2016 – Haukadalur

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    One sentence: Driving through Iceland gives me a sense of the variety of the Iceland roads & scenery; We hit the top spots of the Golden Circle (Thingvellir, Geyser, Gulfoss). – 11a. Set out of Reykjavik by rental car to Hafnarjordur & drove through the gravel road of Reykjanesfólkvangur. A remarkable landscape that could be painted by watercolors. – 1p. Stop to enjoy the National Holiday of...

    June 19, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel

  • Thur, 6.16.2016 – Reykjavík

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    One sentence: I am forever spoiled by the healing mineral waters of Blue Lagoon. – 6:15a. Arrived safe and sound from Seattle (through Vancouver) to Reykavik with Liz & Carli with a smooth-sailing customs and baggage claim. – 7:30a. Hopped on a bus from the airport to the Blue Lagoon. – 8a to 1p. Soaked in the rejuvenating mineral waters of the Blue Lagoon making...

    June 16, 2016
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    Iceland 2016, Travel