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Playing Tourist in Granada
Some places just seem to be built for tourism, and except for its lack of street signs and maze-like one way streets, Granada is one of them, especially after you ditch your car and explore on foot or public transit. … Continue reading
La Alhambra
Or: Tiles and Ceilings and Fountains, Oh My! There is really only one word for the Alhambra: Amazing! Having said that, I shall now proceed to contradict myself by filling the page with many other words. Perhaps it is the … Continue reading
Hiking through the hills of Southern Spain
When you first see the hills of Southern Spain, especially after a long, very hot summer, you may be forgiven if you thinks they are nothing but scrub bushes, rocky soil, and dry trees. However, take a closer look … Continue reading
First Impressions: Spain
We have left France behind and are now exploring Spain. We have been here before, once to Barcelona, which we loved, and a couple of quick visits elsewhere in Spain during our early travelling days when we were still doing … Continue reading
Observing the Harvest in Burgundy
(As seen by an interested visitor from the vantage point of her apartment across the street from a winery in Pommard, and from the windows of our rental car as we tour about the valley.) The air hums with activity … Continue reading
Pommard, Small Town France
As you drive through France, you see them everywhere: lovely, little towns nestled in valleys, perching on hill tops, or stealing space among the green fields. Each one maintains its own unique character and yet there is also a soothing … Continue reading
Travelling in Champange
Travelling in the Champagne district of France is a bubbly dream! Even the lowly corner restaurant has champagne by the glass and there are more varieties of my favourite bubbly on wine lists than I ever knew existed! At first … Continue reading
Brugge
There are many cities that have lovely areas. However, Brugge, in Belgium, is different. The whole place is amazing! If you don’t believe me, believe UNESCO, they deemed this city a world heritage site in 2000. Everywhere you look there … Continue reading
Chateau Ermenonville
Or: A Touch of Old World Charm (Complete with Tarnish) We have arrived safely in Charles De Galle Airport, just outside Paris in France. After collecting the car, we head out into the wilds toward the tiny town of … Continue reading
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Storm Racing in England
One thing you can never be sure of in England is the weather. Just read the weather forecast for a week and see how much things change from hour to hour. Even the professionals have difficulty! We were sitting in … Continue reading
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