Sharing photos and stories from my travels.
I still have more to share from our time in Umbria and Tuscany, but we’re currently in Croatia, and it’s so amazingly beautiful here that I just had to interrupt my Italy series to share photos of the stunning scenery. Old Town Dubrovnik We spent our first week in Dubrovnik where we walked the walls,... Continue Reading →
Umbria and Tuscany are both beautiful places to visit filled with art, architecture, history and hidden treasures; one could easily spend months there and still not see everything. The hillsides dotted with ancient villages seem to be so numerous that it’s hard to pick just a few to visit. They’re all picturesque, welcoming and will... Continue Reading →
We are enjoying the Italian portion of our vacation with most of our time concentrated in Umbria. This region is known for vineyards, olive groves, and amazingly well preserved, ancient hilltop villages, including Assisi, Spoleto, and Spello, just to name a few. Bevagna was one of the villages on our must see list. Once a... Continue Reading →
Italy was where the soul went to find calm and love, and I wanted to hold the best of it in the palm of my hand. Lisa Brennan-Jobs Near Spoleto, Italy
Until last June, there has never been a time in my life when I didn’t have a pet. I’ve had cats, dogs, horses, fish, and when my stepson lived with us he had lizards, hamsters, and gerbils. Cats and gerbils are not the best combination, in my humble opinion. When we lived in the suburbs... Continue Reading →
Travel changes you. As you move through this life and this world you change things slightly, you leave marks behind, however small. And in return life - and travel - leaves marks on you. Anthony Bourdain Sintra, Portugal
There’s something about gently falling snow that is so idyllic, peaceful, and quiet. Falling snow is mesmerizing and creates a cozy atmosphere while one is sitting next to a warm fire, watching it create a white blanket to cover the earth. We enjoyed a little snow a few days ago; here’s the view of our... Continue Reading →
Traveling offers you a hundred roads to adventure, and gives your heart wings! Ibn Battuta Golden Circle, Iceland
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 →
Travels Through My Lens 