Annecy, France

We visited Annecy on our very first trip to France close to 30 years ago. We spent an afternoon there, loved it, and hoped to return again one day. Our first visit was in April, and it was a perfect time to visit; just a few tourists, the weather was mild and the snow-capped mountains... Continue Reading →

Monet’s Garden Then and Now

Twenty-five years ago theTravelsketcher, our daughter and I took a trip to Europe with my sister and her family. We started in Edinburgh, where we strolled along the Royal Mile and visited the castle. From there we went to York where we enjoyed the Shambles and other famous sites. London was our next stop where... Continue Reading →

Travel Quote

The best education you will ever get is traveling. Nothing teaches you more than exploring the world and accumulating experiences. Mark Patterson Avignon, France

Charming Villages of Cornwall

After our time in Ireland and Wales, we headed to Cornwall. We had heard much about this stunning area of the UK and were eager to visit. We had planned on spending a week there, and ending our Ireland and UK adventure in London, where I was hoping to arrange a blog-buddy meet-up. However, we... Continue Reading →

More on Cardiff and Beyond

During our time in Wales, we took a day tour offered by Tours of Wales. We selected the Mythical West Wales tour which included stops at Pembroke Castle, Tenby South Beach and Laugharne Estuary for the Dylan Thomas Birthday Walk. We are not usually drawn to tours, but this small group tour, with just two... Continue Reading →

Cardiff, Wales

It was evening when we arrived in Cardiff, the sun was not yet ready to set since the summer solstice was not far off which brings long days, but the air was cooling indicating night’s imminent arrival. We checked in, quickly dumped our bags and headed out to find something to eat. Cardiff Castle with... Continue Reading →

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