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THE AMAZING WONDERS OF TUTANKHAMUN. AN EXPLORATION OF HIS TOMB IN THE VALLEY OF THE KINGS AND HIS FABULOUS GALLERY IN THE GRAND EGYPTIAN MUSEUM.

Howard Carter’s discovery of the tomb of Tutankhamun in 1922 has captivated people throughout the world. I was enthralled with the story as a young boy and hoped to someday visit the tomb itself. We flew to Luxor to see King Tutankhamun’s actual tomb in the…

ROUEN…A FASCINATING AND BEAUTIFUL CITY IN NORMANDY

Our boat docked at the Quai de la Savonnerie in Rouen, the capital of the French region of Normandy. We heard the city was fascinating, but we not prepared for its’ beauty. We were ready to disembark with our Uniworld guides. This is the magnificent Cathédrale Notre-Dame…

MONET’S GORGEOUS GARDENS AND HOME IN GIVERNY

We have alway wanted to visit Monet’s gardens and home in Giverny. While on Uniworld’s Seine River Cruise we hopped on their bus for the ride to the gardens. We knew because of the time of year it would we packed with visitors. I posted a…

THE MUSEE D’ORSAY ALWAYS AMAZES AND SURPRISES WITH BEAUTIFUL TREASURES

We stayed in Paris for two nights before departing on a Uniworld Seine River cruise in August. Paris museum visits are always on our itinerary. There are 136 museums in Paris, but we opted for one of our very favorites, Musée d’Orsay, as there are always new…

SACRED PROCESSIONS, ANCIENT TEMPLES, THE OLDEST VILLAGES IN BALI, AND A DANCE PERFORMANCE AT THE UBUD PALACE

The magical island of Bali features many fascinating wonders of spiritual rituals, mystical temples, and a unique and beautiful culture. On our trip in May we scheduled a driver to take Marla, our daughter Lisa and husband Ray and me to visit some of our favorite temples. Our first stop…

THE ALCHYMIST GRAND HOTEL and SPA…ONE OF MY VERY FAVORITE HOTELS IN ALL OF EUROPE!

Our first visit to the Alchymist Grand Hotel and Spa was in 2006. We returned last August and one word describes our stay…FABULOUS! The hotel beautifully combines luxury, comfort, unique decor, a great staff, superb restaurant, and history. The first written information about the building dates back to…

THE PHOTOGRAPH…PART 1

Taking a photograph is my way of holding on to life, and to keep a special moment forever. I will share a few of my many favorites. In 2021 Marla was in the emergency room for heart failure while in California. Upon her return home she had to wear a…

WHILE IN BOSTON FOR GRANDSON PAXTON’S GRADUATION FROM BOSTON COLLEGE…WE VISITED THE INCREDIBLE MUSEUM OF FINE ART. IT IS SUCH AN AMAZING INSTITUTION!

Marla and I were in Boston for our grandson’s graduation form Boston College. It was wonderful to be with the family on such an occasion. We all had dinner at one of Paxton’s favorites, Eataly. Paxton’s friend Johnnie joined us as well. The breakfast…

PHOTOGRAPHY AS ART…THE GENIUS OF IRVING PENN

In 7th grade I saved up enough money to purchase my first 35 mm Kodak camera. This was the beginning of a love of photography. My cameras evolved from Kodak, Canon, Nikon, Rollei Rolleiflex SL66 medium format, Fujifilm XT-4…and to my current camera…an Apple iPhone…

POUR A GLASS OF CHAMPAGNE AND TOUR A STUNNING HOME IN DALLAS

Our daughter Stacy and her good friend Bart have worked on various charity events in Dallas for many years. During our last trip Bart invited us to see their new home. We couldn’t wait to see Bart and this latest creation of his and Steven (who was travelling…