Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends. The mind can never break off from the journey. Pat Conroy Crichton Castle, Scotland
Travel Quote
Dreaming of France
I’ve been in a bit of a funk recently due to some surgery I had a few weeks ago. Thankfully, that’s over, and after one final check-up with my surgeon next week, we’ll be able to hit the road again, this time to central Oregon to see more of the state’s seven wonders. Until then,... Continue Reading →
Seasonal Quote
And spring arose on the garden fair, Like the Spirit of Love felt everywhere; And each flower and herb on Earth’s dark breast Rose from the dreams of its wintery rest. Percy Bysshe Shelley Dunrobin Castle Gardens, Golspie, Scotland
Quote for Today
When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn’t become a king, the palace becomes a circus. Turkish Proverb Dunrobin Castle, Scotland
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 →
Leaving Normandie
Tuesday morning we said sad goodbyes to our dear friends as we left the little hamlet in rural Normandie that we’ve called home for the past two plus years. It’s been a tranquil and idyllic place to live. We’ve made some wonderful, lifelong friends, enjoyed great times and met some interesting people along the way.... Continue Reading →
More on Dublin, Ireland
Last week I started off my Ireland series with a post on our visit to the Guinness Storehouse, click here to read that post. Here are a few of the other sites we visited during our stay. Christ Church Cathedral was founded in the 11th century and was rebuilt in the 12th century. Part of... Continue Reading →
Travel Quote
The quote I’m sharing this week is from my dear friend Shirley Riley, she said this after reading my post about Amsterdam. Sometimes it’s the unexpected detours that lead to the best destinations. Shirley Riley, PhD. Great quote Shirley! Pembroke Castle, Wales
Travels Through My Lens 