Liptovsky Mikulas, Slovakia

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September 28th 2014

Published: October 2nd 2014

I'm standing in front of a tiny 4-table restaurant. The peeled log walls are candy-glazed with amber shellac. A civil defense loudspeaker, loosely screwed onto a corner of the roof, cranks out silly Slovakian Polka music that sounds like a Benny Hill soundtrack. In front of the cabin is a chicken-wire aviary. A couple of peacocks stretch their fans. On the ground inside the cage are a dozen fl... Read Full Entry

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Mike Richards

Mike and Karen

We are Mike and Karen. We were fortunate enough to retire while we still had our wits and our legs. We are striving to fill our days with long journeys and lazy days. Over the past few years we have taken a yen to SE Asia. Our past trips have included South and North America, Europe and East Africa. Life is good and getting better all the time.... full info

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Doesn't He Look Like He's Having A Great Time

During the summer the local ski slopes offer innovative ways to use gravity.

KJ Gets The Lay Of The Land

Good thing there was a map as we couldn't see a thing beyond 100 yards.

Roadside Picnic Hut

The city fathers have done a great job providing facilities like this one so you can get out of the weather and enjoy the view.

Huh?

These are the lift ticket prices to get up the mountain or ride a scooter down or para-glide down or combine all of the available activities into one massive package. It was all very confusing at first sight.

At The Top Of The First Lift

Visibility was OK but it wouldn't last long.

Backside Of The Mountain

2nd October 2014

Len
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Droolin'
Now I'm salivating at the prospects of cool mountains, trout and german sausage. Mike, found a good source for Sausages.. German Gourmet ..,here in No.Va... Authentic. Now.. Gotta go fot eh fall trout.

3rd October 2014

Karen agramonte
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Howdy folks....your trucking along I see...can't say I would enjoy the "bunny casseroles"...the land is beautiful, would enjoy all the nature. I found out this week that I will having cataract surgery in both eyes next month....thought I was to young for that crap!! Not a big deal just a nusinse...Amy is having her 20 year class reunion next weekend, so guess I am that old..ouch!! Vic is slowing going down, the state decided to decrease his psyc drugs, because we don't wont to over medicate the elderly....REALLY...he also had a psychological breakdown....I swear if I don't go postal one day it'll be a miracle.....Jerry's b-day is Sunday..her and Kevin are in Texas visting some friends..she seems to be doing good...she is tough!! Miss you guys...keep safe and healthy...HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!??. HUGS!!!!

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