Author Archives: Ray Boas

VERMONT RAMBLINGS and MEMORIES – 4 August 2011

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Ray Boas

Yesterday, August 4th, I headed over to the Dorset, Vermont area for my fifth trip to work in a house with 30,000 books.  I started pulling books from there in May, and surprised myself that I could still pull things … Continue reading →

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HAVING TOO MUCH FUN BLOGGING – August 2, 2011

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Ray Boas

One of the fun things I do each day is to look at my “site stats” for SHUNPIKING WITH RAY.  It absolutely amazes me how people find my site, and what their seach criteria is.  Today I have so far … Continue reading →

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GENESIS OF A TRAIN TREK – VIA RAIL’S “THE CANADIAN” – TORONTO TO VANCOUVER

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Ray Boas

GENESIS OF A TRAIN TREK “To write about something is to live it twice”              In 2004 I was fortunate to purchase an extensive and interesting railroad book collection. The focus was mainly on Western US trains, and the collection … Continue reading →

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ROWELL’S INN REDUX – 23 July 2011

Posted on July 23, 2011 by Ray Boas

I promised myself a visit to Rowell’s Inn upon my return from Italy.  It was too hot yesterday to get “Black Beauty” out, so about 5:30 today I got out a razor blade scraper and Windex and got the bugs … Continue reading →

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STUCK IN ZURICH – Not a Song Title – Extra Post 20 July 2011

Posted on July 20, 2011 by Ray Boas

Hi all, As Mari said at dinner this evening, “we have been travelling all day, but our journey has not yet begun.”  Yes, RON (remain overnight) in Zurich !!!  I was right when I said I sent you my last … Continue reading →

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FINAL DAYS IN ITALY – 17, 18 and 19 July 2011

Posted on July 19, 2011 by Ray Boas

Good morning, It is Tuesday, the day before we leave, and I am sitting on the patio enjoying the Italian weather and busy researching “on-line” as many details as possible about the sights I saw on Sunday and yesterday in … Continue reading →

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ASSISI and PERUGIA ITALY – 16 July 2011

Posted on July 17, 2011 by Ray Boas

What a grand day!  Now remember, I am jotting down my adventures for my own pleasure to remember and “live it twice” (actually again and again).  Also with all my experiences it is hard to “do it all” but what … Continue reading →

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UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN – BRAMASOLE – July 15, 2011

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

This afternoon David, Mari and I took a walk around the hill of Cortona.  The walk is almost straight up from her parent’s home to the small road leading out the back gate to the old Etruscan City Wall.  You … Continue reading →

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Aboard Moby Ferry – Friday, July 15th

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Ray Boas

Friday 5:44 AM and close to arrival to mainland Italy. Just had to say hi from my IPAD Touch and free Internet while on the water. And my first try posting with the APP on this device. Now I am … Continue reading →

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SARDINIA – 9-14 July 2011

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Ray Boas

  BONUS – David and Mari’s friend Greta and her family just happen to be at a nearby resort, and are in the pool. Greta asked if I would internet – YES. It is Thursday AM, July 14th. I know … Continue reading →

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