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Greek Trek 2017: Rhodes

Posted on March 17, 2018 by jjcampo

Quietly, like a thief in the night, my chariot arrives at the port of Rhodes.  Rhodes is as famous as Patmos is obscure.  Everyone learns in elementary school about the 7 Wonders of the Ancient World.  The Colossus of Rhodes … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Patmos

Posted on January 3, 2018 by jjcampo

It is time to leave Mykonos but once again I feel like I am back in uniform.  I vacate my room by noon and then hang around the lobby of the hotel until 6:00p.m., when the bus takes everyone down … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Mykonos

Posted on November 18, 2017 by jjcampo

The time has come to leave Athens.  At 8:30 in the morning it was onto a bus and off to the port of Piraeus to board the Cylestia Olympia, my chariot to Mykonos.  It was as if I was back … Continue reading →

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Greek Trek 2017: Athens – Lost Luster

Posted on October 5, 2017 by jjcampo

As a young Sergeant in the Air Force, I was sent on temporary assignment from my base in England to Athens.  The reason is not important, but I was in Athens for five months.  Flying into Athens I was presented … Continue reading →

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Another June, Another Sac Comic Con

Posted on July 2, 2017 by jjcampo

As usual, June has arrived and so has the Sacramento Wizard World Comic Con.  I decided since last year I went on the first day, I would go on the last day this year.  Different from last year was the … Continue reading →

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The Luau

Posted on May 1, 2017 by jjcampo

This winter has been particularly long, dreary, wet and cold in California.  After five years of drought, we needed the rain and snow but hated the gloomy, clammy weather.  To add to the gloom I had to have eye surgery.  … Continue reading →

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Pearl Harbor: December 7, 1941 Plus 75 Years

Posted on January 3, 2017 by jjcampo

“We interrupt this broadcast to bring you this important bulletin from the United Press.  FLASH: Washington: The White House announces Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.” WOR radio in New York made that report at 2:26 pm, interrupting the broadcast of … Continue reading →

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The Air Force Boys of Summer

Posted on August 19, 2016 by jjcampo

We are halfway through summer and therefore rapidly approaching the close to the air show season.  One of the premier draws to these air show events is the appearance of the Air Force aerobatics team: The Thunderbirds.  They thrill crowds … Continue reading →

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Comiccon Sacramento 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by jjcampo

Summer is about to begin and right on schedule, Wizard World Sacramento ComicCon arrived at the Convention Center.  From a small beginning Sacramento ComicCon has become a must-see venue for the anime and comic aficionados.  Bigger celebrities are coming to … Continue reading →

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More than a Ferry Terminal

Posted on June 22, 2016 by jjcampo

Since 1875, San Francisco has had a ferry building.  It was a prominent part of the San Francisco waterfront for decades.  Today it is a fine building with eateries, shops and offices.  However, that was not always the case.  After … Continue reading →

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