I’m sitting at Frankfurt International Airport in Germany, waiting for my flight to San Francisco. I’ve secured an excellent spot for myself, a window seat in the terminal overlooking the apron. This section of the airport is where the big birds live; the density of 747s is mind-blowing.
I’m looking at a Lufthansa machine right now, [...]
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Dinosaur Ballet
A Computer History Museum with Soul
The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, CA is not your average museum.
For one thing, some of the exhibits aren’t even 5 years old yet. And where else can you go to a museum and see parts of your own history on display?
That is, if you’re a computer geek, like me.
Visit to the Monterey Bay Aquarium
Underwater splendor and a message about conservation
About 9 months ago I saw a program on TV about the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I was fascinated and remember thinking I would really like to visit it someday.
On Sunday, January 21 2007 I did. And I wasn’t disappointed!
Once more, and with feeling…
Once more, and with feeling…
I’m once again back in California, enjoying the daylight and the complete lack of rain (back home in Bergen it has now rained for 74 days in a row, a new record).
More on Los Gatos
A friend made me aware of the excellent Wikipedia entry on the town of Los Gatos, where I’m staying for just a few more days. On Friday I start the long trek back home to Norway, to celebrate Christmas with my family.
Being Norwegian in America
Or how I learned to relax and say “I’m fine thanks, how are you?” a lot.
Growing up in Norway means consuming a lot of American culture in various forms, but in particular TV shows and movies. I guess that’s why coming to America in many ways feels like coming home, everything is instantly recognizable and [...]
Staying in Los Gatos, CA
I’m staying in Los Gatos, CA at a friend’s house for most of December. Unfortunately I won’t get much time to look around as I’m quite busy working, but I hope to get some more pictures of the area eventually. Here’s what I’ve got so far…
SAS and the magical missing luggage
Scandinavian Airlines used to be a pretty good airline.
Expensive, but very good. They were almost always on time, they knew how to take good care of frequent flyers and they actually managed to get a person’s luggage to the same place as the person. At the same time. Mostly. Imagine that.
Ok, so it’ s a [...]