Remembering Brasilia
Somewhat forgotten in the last few months has been my thoughts on Brasilia which I visited all the way back in March. For such an incredibly city it seems remiss not to record my thoughts before they fade into distint memory.
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The Architecture of Brasilia
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Riding the California Zephyr
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Chicago: A City Apart
I briefly encountered Chicago in March, relaxing there for two nights after three long days aboard the California Zephyr. At that time it was a snow covered, cold and blustery city, but I saw enough to want to come back.
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