Uptown Staff Trivia 2016 #4

#4 TRIVIA: Where is Dr. Friberg originally from, you may ask?  *SLOVAKIA* !

Slovakia is a small country of about 5.42 million people in the heart of Europe. Bratislava is the capital city of Slovakia - situated on the Danube River, it was historically known as the capital and coronation town of the Hungarian Kingdom, which was part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in the 16th century. Bratislava is located about an hour north of Vienna, Austria and its a place where Dr. Friberg was born and raised. Bratislava, along with her family cabin in the middle of the Low Tatras (also called the "Small Alps"), are her favorite travel destinations. She travels there on a yearly basis to visit her immediate family, relatives and friends.

To learn more about the magical city of Bratislava, click here: https://www.visitbratislava.com/

To see more wonders of this "Little Big Country", click on the video below:  

A country of lush forests and mountains surrounded by blissful countryside, Slovakia is a land rich with historical and cultural treasures. Travel to the center of Europe and explore castles, mountains and unknown treasures in one of Europe's most overlooked travel gems. With host Pat Uskert and Slovak guide Mila Kissova, watch this beautifully made documentary: https://www.amazon.com/Slovakia-Treasures-Europe-Pat-Uskert/dp/B01HFYZSD2/ref=sr_1_1?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1469943787&sr=1-1&keywords=slovakia 

And finally, explore and get lost in Dr. Friberg's photography of her hometown, Bratislava:  

Bratislava, The Capital of Slovakia - St Martin's Cathedral and the Danube River

Old town Gate to Shops

Old Town Homes

Main Square in Bratislava

Bratislava, Historic Center

Summer Concerts in Bratislava, Main Square

Shops in Bratislava, Historic Center

Children's Art near Children Museum, Bratislava

Danubiana, Modern Art Museum

Danubiana, Modern Art Museum on the Danube River

Historic Center of Bratislava

Bratislava and its Castle and St. Martin's Cathedral

Artwork in Old Town Bratislava

Presidential Palace, Bratislava

Large Bookstore in Bratislava - similar to Powel's

Old Town Bratislava

Uptown Staff Trivia 2016 #3

 

#3 TRIVIA: Did you know ...

... that while Gary Lee took a hiatus from his optical career some time ago, he operated an antique store in Multnomah Village as a small business owner for 6 years?

He also explored and embraced his adoration of history and culture by visiting eight separate countries around Europe. Which countries did he visit you may ask? Romania, Hungary Greece, England, Ireland, Italy, Austria and Germany.
 


Here are some of his photos from Europe:

Burano, Italy

Gondolier in Venice, Italy

 

 

 

 

 

 

Street Artist in Venice, Italy

Organ grinder in the City Park, Budapest

Amphitheater in Delphi, Greece

The Great Market Hall in Budapest

Statuary on the Buda Castle grounds, Budapest

Statuary on the Buda Castle grounds, Budapest

Street cafe' cats, Delphi, Greece

Chain bridge crossing the Danube, Budapest

The Acropolis, Athens, Greece

Uptown Staff Trivia 2016 #2

#2 TRIVIA: Did you know...

... that our ABO-certified optician, Allison, loves to hike and is inspired and awed by nature? She also enjoys nature photography! Here are a few of her photos:

 

Uptown Staff Trivia 2016 #1

Due to popular demand, we are bringing you new trivia about our Uptown Staff.  Hope you find these little tid-bits about our optometrists, opticians and technicians interesting as well as entertaining.

#1 TRIVIA: Did you know.....

... that Dr. Friberg's  family grew by one new member this past month? No, you did not miss any new baby announcements, don't worry! At the beginning of July, the Fribergs added a new 2-month old baby guinea pig to their family of four. Her name is "Nutty Nutmeg Cinnamon Friberg"! Nutty is an American short-hair white-crested cavy, which means she has a single white rosette placed precisely and neatly in the middle of her forehead. She is super cute! In the past 3 weeks, she has fallen in love with all sorts of veggies that the family feeds her on a daily basis, she has been held and petted by over 15 kids from the neighborhood and she has grown by 3 oz already! She should triple her weight in 12 more months and be full grown at 8 inches and 1.5 pounds!