http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress Travel, Food, Cooking, Photography Tue, 24 Nov 2009 01:39:35 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en   Rinne Allen http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=319 This is a kinda of a cool gift idea…round ice cubes, errr spheres      ... http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=316   Check out the jamon, Nardin smoked anchovies and tuna loin http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=313 http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=302 I originally found this while still living in the old Theta Chi house.  I was in the attic…I have no idea why…during rush work week.  Recently I “re-found’ the booklet in an old file. Click here for the entire booklet. http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=299 On a business trip in Oct, I spent the weekend in Paris.  While there I bought painting from an art student - on the right above.  After a small amount of research, it seems clear where his/her inspiration came from.  On the left is a painting by Daniel Kessler, a ... http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=297 In late October I went on a two week business trip to Europe...UK, France (twice), Finland (twice), Germany and Switzerland.  Here are Lisa's favorite images for Paris.  The Flying Buttresses are an architectural necessity to strengthen the wall allowing for over sized windows. click here for more picture from Europe http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=295 In early December, Abi came to visit Lisa and I here in Greensboro.  Oh, almost forgot that Keva, Brent and Eric were here also.  We had a blast!  What a wonderful baby...she might have fussed for all of 2 minutes the entire weekend, even hanging out with us 'til 10:PM ... http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=293 Namibia is located to the northwest of South Africa along the Atlantic Ocean.  Food & Wine claims the landscape, food scene are worth seeing including several recommended hotels & safari's.  Interesting. (Photo courtesy of Onguma Camps and Food & Wine) http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=286 Typically, airline reserve flight number "1" for their flagship route.   After obtaining several Heathrow slots from Air France, Delta inaugurated DL1 from JFK to LHR (London Heathrow).  Recently I had the opportunity to travel on DL1.   For me, the über aviation geek, it was quite enjoyable. Other Notable flagship routes: Continental Airlines, ... http://www.yurtkuran.net/wordpress/?p=283