Koala Munchies on Overseas Life

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659Wed, 09 Oct 2024 02:38:01 +0000Foreign ServiceKoala Munchies on Overseas LifeLife in Kuala Lumpur, Tel Aviv, Washington, DC....What's Next?http://koala6757.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Unknown)Blogger73125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-5544075729723467873Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:08:00 +00002013-08-28T11:56:59.216-07:00Crusing the North and Baltic Seas.... Klaipeda, Riga and Tallinn Side note: I am reading Daniel Silva's new book,The English Girl--the characters travel to Dover, Copenhagen and St. Petersburg, all on our itinerary -- good timing -- and an adventurous read, as always. Klaipeda:  Visited Klaipeda and Palanga, Lithuania today. Bus drove out of town about 40 minutes to the Palanga Estate, which has an Amber Museum, acres and acres of parkland and a http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/08/crusing-north-and-baltic-seas-klaipeda.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-7840923804070417985Wed, 28 Aug 2013 17:04:00 +00002013-08-28T11:56:43.410-07:00Cruising the North and Baltic Seas.... Dover and Copenhagen Dover (and Harwich):  Am cruising the North Sea, along the coast of Denmark.  Had a great flight to London (all 3 seats to myself and an incredible view of central London before landing at 7am) -- then boarded the ship's transfer bus, which drove us two hours through the gorgeous countryside (one of those rare clear, warm summer days) to...Harwich. The Ocean Princess is http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/08/cruising-north-and-baltic-seas-dover.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-4508933183891895414Wed, 03 Jul 2013 11:52:00 +00002013-07-03T04:52:29.072-07:00Who Wants to Join the Foreign Service?To find out, click on the below link to an interview with our Director-General, Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, who talks about recruiting, selecting and training America's diplomats, and what it takes to maintain 275 diplomatic posts around the world.  20,000 Want To Be U.S. Diplomats Each Year http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/07/who-wants-to-join-foreign-service.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-434069480742347186Sat, 29 Jun 2013 11:15:00 +00002013-06-29T04:20:01.609-07:00NBC's Dateline 6/28: Trapped An amazing confluence of events conspired to ensure Kelli, Sage and Milo's miracle survival! Sending deep, heartfelt thanks to those who assisted and rescued my cousins--they are heroes (though they may say they were just doing their jobs....) Part 1: http://video.msnbc.msn.com/dateline/52346714 Part 2: http://www.nbcnews.com/video/dateline/52346785/#52346785 Part 3: http://http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/06/nbcs-dateline-628-trapped.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-5935820049707690977Thu, 27 Jun 2013 15:11:00 +00002013-06-27T14:57:02.307-07:00Eyes -- The Medical SagaW's right eye cataract was removed 5/21 and left eye 6/12 -- right now has intermediate distance focus lens and left, long distance lens. Friday 6/14 -- woke up with right eye vision like a foggy/steamy shower door -- various eye drops didn't clear it up, so C scheduled an emergency Drs. appt later that afternoon. Two other surgeons (mine was out that day), checked the eye and saw something "http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/06/eyes-medical-saga.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-6563507102837367410Thu, 30 May 2013 19:17:00 +00002013-05-30T12:17:56.150-07:00Tried but True Cliche -- Time Flies!!!It's been almost a year since we moved from Tel Aviv to Washington, DC. And it's been a quite year since our last actual blog posting.... Once again we're perusing potential posts to bid on later this summer for our 2014 transfer...the possibilities literally cover the world:  Seoul, Buenos Aires, Tijuana, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Bucharest, Bogota, Chennai, Toronto, Jerusalem, San Jose, Hyderabadhttp://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/05/tried-but-true-cliche-time-flies.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-832300728689981546Fri, 17 May 2013 18:13:00 +00002013-05-17T11:13:35.332-07:00Madrid Open -- May 2013 Third year at the Madrid Open--and we had LOTS of quality matches....see for yourself.... Madrid Open Tennis Photos  (click on above link) Rafa, Maria, David.....Enjoy!!!! http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2013/05/madrid-open-may-2013.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-8119759715043584446Thu, 31 May 2012 15:06:00 +00002012-05-31T08:06:32.998-07:00Sine Curve Takes a Deep Dive....W's cutie pie cat, Emma, went to the emergency hospital last night as when we returned from work yesterday, she was "listing" to one side -- ataxia. We thought it might be related to a blood clot in her brain, an aneurysm, or brain lesion/tumor.  Turns out it was her little, sweet heart--she'd been diagnosed with a murmur 5 years ago and had no symptoms--until yesterday.  Today, while http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2012/05/sine-curve-takes-deep-dive.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-2529954341963231862Wed, 16 May 2012 10:19:00 +00002012-05-16T03:19:46.049-07:00Sine Curve Edging Up....SlowlyWe haven't done much posting on this blog this year so far, and here's why.... A horrific accident in January involving three of W's dearest cousins, Kelli, Sage and Mylo, was part of a difficult several months W had this year, along with three family deaths in W's family (two aunts and stepfather of 30 years) and last June’s huge loss of Kelli’s father. It’s no wonder why we have been http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2012/05/sine-curve-edging-upslowly.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-1408873387456856748Fri, 11 May 2012 06:43:00 +00002012-05-10T23:43:28.337-07:00The Smurf Tournament!More later....a preview.... http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2012/05/smurf-tournament.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-6213371851901220565Sun, 22 Apr 2012 16:24:00 +00002012-04-22T09:24:55.806-07:00Jerusalem, the Golden....Today, we visited the Dome of the Rock and the Al-Aqsa Mosque and had a privileged look inside both.... W loves looking at the Golden Dome..... For a vicarious tour, click here.  Enjoy!!! http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2012/04/jerusalem-golden.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-6785801053615322412Sat, 21 Apr 2012 04:15:00 +00002012-04-20T21:15:13.775-07:004-Legged Victory!  <!--[if gte mso 9]> http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2012/02/philosophical-start-to-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-8482291637463991313Mon, 28 Nov 2011 04:00:00 +00002011-12-09T21:36:52.946-08:00The Silly Season is Here! The Christmas Story  by St. Paul's Arts and Media  and St. Paul's Church in  Auckland, New Zealand Happy Holidays!!!! Here's to a Most Excellent 2012!!! http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/silly-season-is-here.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-3288685339763444601Sat, 26 Nov 2011 14:08:00 +00002011-12-09T21:35:23.980-08:00Fab Pics from Mindfood!See 40 fabulous pictures -- over 3 pages -- click here.  Mindfood is a Kiwi magazine that W enjoys.http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/fab-pics-from-mindfood.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-1808631262945886581Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:57:00 +00002011-11-23T06:04:17.360-08:00Cat Thief at Work.... One of W's cats has become a regular thief....catch her in action! Happy Thanksgiving to all! And so begins, as the Aussies say, the silly season!http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/cat-thief-at-work.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-9087912217638734600Tue, 22 Nov 2011 05:45:00 +00002011-11-22T07:49:50.375-08:00Back in LA: Cliff Slides into Pacific....Mother Nature at Work!Aerial View: Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Article with impressive photos: click here. (yes, this is from a UK paper...)http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/back-in-la-cliff-slides-into.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-5982365852431975058Sun, 20 Nov 2011 10:33:00 +00002011-11-20T02:36:56.997-08:00NYT: In the Fast Lane, Biking in Tel Aviv Journeys In the Fast Lane, Biking in Tel Aviv Rina Castelnuovo for The New York Times   A bicycle tour of Tel Aviv includes city streets but also cycling (and breaks) along Mediterranean beaches. More Photos » By RONI CARYN RABIN Published: November 18, 2011 WE were biking through the Jaffa flea market in southern Tel Aviv when we found ourselves http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/nyt-in-fast-lane-biking-in-tel-aviv.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-1386766357751904085Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:13:00 +00002011-11-16T20:15:06.862-08:00Rain, Rain....Israel needs rain.... From today's Haaretz: Downpour drowns Tel Aviv streets Yesterday afternoon's downpours led to the flooding of streets in north Tel Aviv, blocking roads, disrupting flights at Sde Dov airport and creating huge puddles at the entrance to Tel Aviv University. According to the Meteo-Tech meteorology service, 45 mm. of rain fell on Tel Aviv within two hours. "The http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/rain-rain.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-8756054483569436664Sat, 12 Nov 2011 06:52:00 +00002011-11-12T08:26:34.772-08:00Galil-Golan Heights 11-11-11Galil-Golan Pics--click this link and enjoy!http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/galil-golan-heights-11-11-11.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4031202689698890659.post-640942997020936822Tue, 08 Nov 2011 04:11:00 +00002011-11-07T20:11:30.389-08:00....And the Winner is....Washington, DC!  Was also offered Consul General at Bucharest, Romania.  After almost 18 years of doing consular work, W decided to take a break and do something different:  Senior Assignments Officer.  Also a winner is W's new cousin Mylo -- she joined the world on Nov 1st!  Congrats and love to her family!!!http://koala6757.blogspot.com/2011/11/and-winner-is.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Unknown)0