Our last few weeks in the US were so lovely, with even more time with friends and family; click here to read my Home for the Holidays post. We enjoyed our family Christmas Eve tradition of watching Polar Express and opening gifts with our daughter and son-in-law. They prepared an amazingly delicious meal of braised... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
We travel, some of us forever, to seek other states, other lives, other souls. Anais Nin Normandie, France
Travel Highlights of 2023
Our travels in 2023 took us to nine countries, including France, which we currently call home. We saw many beautiful and interesting locations; here are the highlights. France Arles Paris Montmorillon La Rochelle Provence Carcassone Gibtaltar Iceland Morocco Norway Bergen Tromsø Tromsø Oslo Portugal Lisbon Sintra Faro Madiera Spain Málaga Málaga Canary Islands Switzerland Lucerne... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Once a year, go someplace you’ve never been before. Dalai Lama Vineyards in the Willamette Valley, Oregon
Home for the Holidays
We have been going non-stop since we arrived in the US on December 1st. We’ve visited multiple friends and family, stayed in their homes, attended a birthday party, joined friends and neighbors for holiday gatherings, celebrated our 36th wedding anniversary at our favorite restaurant, and even visited a National Monument while we were in San... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
We live in a wonderful world that is full of beauty, charm, and adventure. There is no end to the adventures we can have if only we seek them with our eyes open. Jawahaial Nehru Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA
Fences
As most of you may know, we are currently in the US for the holidays and are thoroughly enjoying our time with friends and family. At the moment, we are in sunny San Diego and have had a fabulous time with my sister, nieces, nephew-in-law, and our little grand-nephew. It’s been an amazingly special time;... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
Not all those who wander are lost. J.R.R. Tolkien Sintra, Portugal
International Mountain Day
Today, December 11, is International Mountain Day, a day set aside to celebrate and recognize the dynamic ecosystems and importance of mountains. Global warming impacts mountains by melting glaciers, killing off plants, trees, animals, and damaging the habitats of the people who live there. By increasing awareness and through conservation, hopefully we can preserve these... Continue Reading →