Lunch With Friends in Chartres, France

Chartres is famous for its stunning cathedral, Cathédrale Notre Dame de Chartres. It is majestic, magnificent, stately, and as my dear friend Tim says, all the superlatives apply to this stunning, elegant cathedral. It is one of the best preserved examples of Gothic art with statuary and stained glass from the 12th and 13th centuries,... Continue Reading →

Kotor Cable Car and Churches, Montenegro

For some magnificent views, take the Kotor-Lovćen Cable Car to the top of Lovćen Mountain which is also a national park. The 11 minute ride offers spectacular views of the mountains, Kotor Bay and beyond as you climb 4265 feet (1300 meters) up the mountain. It’s very steep! You’ll notice this WWII bunker along the... 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 →

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