Newcastle is not one of the not tourist spots in Australia, it is an industrial town. Yet it has a real charm, and the old town has great food.
Big E
Love this place, great IPA worth looking for Big E
Here is the Scuttlebutt
Scuttlebutt Brewery in Everett, can you believe $3.43 pints!! And for one great IPA at that. Good food but a bit more pricey. Give it a try.
Piati’s
The last week I have not been traveling, but we did eat at our favorite place, Piati’s, in University Place Seattle. Always good service, atmosphere, and food. Me an ovenfired pizza, such a weakness for them I have. Then we watched a local clasical concert, good evening for sure
Sheckleton and Leadership
Watching the movie on Antarctica reminded me of one of the best books ever on leadership, Shackleton’s Way: Leadership Lessons from the Great Antarctic Explorer. Shackleton was considered a great leader in his time, and particularly the best in times of crisis. This book reads like an adventure book, but each chapter is devoted to…
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