Of interest to Americans -or at least for me - a crypt contains a relative of Barack Obama from his mother's side. Indeed, he is around fifty percent Irish.
The best adventures are those that contain surprises. There are wonders to be discovered by getting lost in the Highlands of Scotland or on the back roads of New England. There may just be a chance to meet a special character who changes your life. In ancient times these were sometimes known as angels.
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This blog is about the adventure of traveling and especially the interesting people that you meet. We will share stories about people and places we have encountered from around the United States, Ireland, Scotland, England, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Germany, France, Canada, Spain, Mexico, The Vatican, The Netherlands, Belgium, Zambia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Liechtenstein, Portugal, Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and more. This is not a travelogue -- we leave that to Rick Steves -- this is a collection of fragments in the journey of life.
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Friday, September 30, 2022
St. Canice, Kilkenny Ireland
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Off the beaten tour
The photo above of Florence Italy is one you would not have gotten on the tour. We took a cab over the bridge and up the hill to a monastery known from its Gregorian chants. We experienced the chants and got a great view of the city from there. We missed out on shopping, then again we are not much on shopping. We brought home a memory rather than a souvenir. Surprising to me is that this photo was taken ten years ago. It seems like yesterday.
Wednesday, September 28, 2022
MUNCHEN a beer
In this photo I have taken a picture of my wife over a beer in the leading bar/pub/beer garden. It is my beer and the low angle of the shot makes that stein look at least four times its real size. Cheers!
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
The Scottish Highlands
Monday, September 26, 2022
Botswana Morning
Saturday, September 24, 2022
Honfleur France
Friday, September 23, 2022
Swimming pool at a farm in Tuscany
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Storm brewing in Central California
Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Fall is coming: Mount Shasta California
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Napoleon's Tomb, Paris France
Sunday, September 18, 2022
Friday, September 16, 2022
No Garbage Trucks in Venice
Thursday, September 15, 2022
Tapas for Two
This last week we were in Grants Pass Oregon on a road trip from the San Francisco Bay Area to Portland Oregon where we discovered an Asian tapas restaurant. I know it is a funny fusion, but it was lovely and delicious.
Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Take a trip to Calgary-Banff-Jasper Canada
Tuesday, September 13, 2022
Looking down at the altar: the Baptistry, Florence Italy
The gallery turns a circle high above the round sanctuary. The view of the gold and colored ceiling tiles is worth the climb. There is something special too about going "behind the scenes".
You may have seen the golden doors of the baptistry which are so famous. The ones currently on the front of the church are reproductions for safety and the real ones are behind the Duomo in a wonderful small, but amazing museum. They have several sculptures by Michelangelo (Pieta) and Donatello (Mary Magdalene.) I personally feel that Donatello's David and Mary Magdalene are the best sculptures I have ever seen.
Sunday, September 11, 2022
Do you flect before you reflect. Here is my first flect.
Hit the road. Fly the sky. Hike out back. Get on the go.