The Beauty of the Railway Cathedral One of the many things I love about Europe is the rail system. Traveling through Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium, I was able to get anywhere I wanted to go by train or other public transportation with very few delays. I enjoy the ride…
It’s Dusseldorf! Congratulations to our two winners, Tam and Laurel, who correctly identified the city where the photo was taken as Dusseldorf, Germany. Thanks to all who participated! Original post: Do you have any ideas about the place in the photo above? Please be as specific as you can about…
A bit jet-lagged, but excited about beginning a week in Europe, we traveled to Cologne, Germany by train from Frankfurt. In case you’re wondering, Eau de Cologne was created here by an Italian, Johann Maria Farina, about 300 years ago.
On the South Side of the Thames River I’ve got London on my mind today as we get closer to the wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. I really do wish I was there to experience the excitement surrounding the big event. This photo was taken in London on…
For many years, whenever someone mentioned the Louvre, I thought of the Mona Lisa. That was the picture in my mind every time. Of course, I knew that the Louvre held thousands of other treasures. But it wasn’t until I visited that I could fully appreciate that there are 35,000…
After a morning of sightseeing, visiting museums or walking miles around a city, I enjoy stopping for lunch. It’s a simple pleasure that I don’t like to miss. The location, ambiance and a seat by the window or on the patio are main ingredients for a pleasurable experience.
Kissing the Blarney Stone at Blarney Castle
Photo of the lovely exterior of Hotel des Balances in Lucerne, Switzerland