Actually have a friend from Orange. Met her on a trip to Australia in 2017.

Leave for Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka) later this month. Never been to Asia, so pretty psyched.

First time at Keeneland, really looking forward to it. Have been to Santa Anita, Del Mar, Gulfstream and Saratoga. Will try to get to Belmont after the rebuild. Ascot and Meydan on the TBD list.

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Leave for Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka) later this month. Never been to Asia, so pretty psyched.

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As far as I'm concerned, Tokyo is the crown jewel of Asia.

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First time at Keeneland, really looking forward to it. Have been to Santa Anita, Del Mar, Gulfstream and Saratoga. Will try to get to Belmont after the rebuild. Ascot and Meydan on the TBD list.

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You have been to more than me, but I lived in Lexington and Louisville for years and went to both Keeneland and Churchill Downs many times. Churchill Downs is built for the masses, Keeneland is built for the tradition. It's beautiful. Small. People still dress up a little. It's on the outskirts of town so very rural feeling. I hope you love it as much as I did.

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Leave for Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka) later this month. Never been to Asia, so pretty psyched.

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As far as I'm concerned, Tokyo is the crown jewel of Asia.

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Singapore, another jewel.

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Leave for Japan (Tokyo, Kyoto, and Osaka) later this month. Never been to Asia, so pretty psyched.

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As far as I'm concerned, Tokyo is the crown jewel of Asia.

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Singapore, another jewel.

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Had a speaking engagement in Singapore scheduled for May 2020. For obvious reasons it was cancelled. I was totally looking forward to having that experience.

The trip was outstanding. Keeneland is a really special and unique place. We were fortunate as we were traveling with an owner so we had a table in the Keeneland and Lexington rooms for two of the 3 days. The people we met were really nice folks. The weather for Saturday and Sunday was perfect so the place was full and based on what I saw it was a pretty young crowd, I assume a lot of UK students. We are looking to plan to return for another weekend next year.

I'm so glad you enjoyed it.

It used to be somewhat of a tradition in Lexington for offices around town to have a "Keeneland" day. People just kind of shut down or go to a skeleton crew and go enjoy some camaraderie with colleagues and enjoy the tradition. Lots of young professionals tend to partake. Same thing with college groups. Glad to hear that may still be around.

It can be a little chilly still during the April meet so glad you enjoyed nice weather.

So far, this month, Antigua and Dominican Republic seem to be the most popular booking options. I think I've booked 3 trips to each destination.

Also in the works for Kauai, PVR, and Turks & Caicos.

I love seeing all the different destinations that clients are requesting!

No travel for me this month except a quick jaunt to Lake Travis and some downtime. The next few months start to ramp up and I'm super excited!

Oregon Willamette Valley for fly Fishing.

Alaska early August - Seward, Juneau, and Admiralty Island

Working on a Scotland trip for next year.

Booked flights to IAH -> YQB and YUL -> IAH right before we left for Yosemite. Booked flights to IAH -> BGR while sitting at the airport this am for late July because I finally got a Google alert that the price had gone down.

Augusta, Georgia
Houston
Fargo

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Oregon Willamette Valley for fly Fishing.

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It doesn't fit with the trip, but drinking some nice pinot noirs from Willamette would be great.

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It doesn't fit with the trip, but drinking some nice pinot noirs from Willamette would be great.

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Not planning on fishing at night, and yes, Pinot will be on my wife's agenda.

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Oregon Willamette Valley for fly Fishing.

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It doesn't fit with the trip, but drinking some nice pinot noirs from Willamette would be great.

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Not planning on fishing at night, and yes, Pinot will be on my wife's agenda.

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Well that sounds like a well-rounded vacation!!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!

Just booked Vienna for work for mid May. Going 3 days early with my my wife to explore the city. Will also hit Frankfurt on the way home for a couple of days for a meeting.

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Just booked Vienna for work for mid May. Going 3 days early with my my wife to explore the city. Will also hit Frankfurt on the way home for a couple of days for a meeting.

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Staying in which district? I recommend near in the 1st District.

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Just booked Vienna for work for mid May. Going 3 days early with my my wife to explore the city. Will also hit Frankfurt on the way home for a couple of days for a meeting.

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Staying in which district? I recommend near in the 1st District.

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Conference hotel is the Imperial Riding School Hotel in district 3, so just east of the 1st. I have considered staying the 3 nights with my wife before the conference in district 1 but wasn't thrilled about moving hotels mid trip.

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Just booked Vienna for work for mid May. Going 3 days early with my my wife to explore the city. Will also hit Frankfurt on the way home for a couple of days for a meeting.

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Staying in which district? I recommend near in the 1st District.

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Conference hotel is the Imperial Riding School Hotel in district 3, so just east of the 1st. I have considered staying the 3 nights with my wife before the conference in district 1 but wasn't thrilled about moving hotels mid trip.

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Oh that is a nice area. Stayed in the 3rd a few times, most recently the fall of 2019.

You are about a 10-15 minutes walk to the 1st.

Going to Eugene, Oregon next week to run the marathon. Never been to Eugene, looking forward to it.

Leaving tomorrow for Louisville and the Bourbon tour. Then a couple days in Nashville for fun!

Name a great restaurant in Nashville I absolutely have to try???

We really loved Husk…I thought the food was outstanding. I've heard mixed reviews though.

We are going to Charleston on Tuesday. Thanks for the restaurant tips!

Posted the trip report to a new thread. Let me know if you have questions on anything.

Nice, our April visits overlapped. Cherry blossoms were a sight to behold, as was Mt. Fuji. Let's grab some sake next time.