It is always a joy to discover someplace new on a trip! On our last visit to the Island of Guernsey my niece Suzanne, and her husband Chris, and nephew Steve, and his wife Karen took us to the Renoir Tea Garden by Moulin Huet Bay. (It is pronounced “…
Our September Uniworld river cruise docked in Vienna for two full days of assorted tours. I’ve been a fan of the PBS TV show, “Vienna Blood”, so I was excited about visiting the city. Marla visited Vienna many years ago and really didn’t want…
In the time between segments of our summer adventure we booked a river cruise on the Danube between Passau, Germany and Budapest, Hungary. After some research, I chose Uniworld. Our ship is aptly named after ruler of the Habsburg dynasty…the Empress Maria Theresa. Group travel is not always…
Our summer was beautifully complicated with various commitments to see family and friends, a river cruise, and a bike trip in Switzerland. I thought we could fit in a return visit to Cannes though Marla was not so keen. I appreciate that she always loves to do something new. We…
It was great seeing Gary again! He came over from the Hilo side to spend a little time with us. Gary began making Garlic bread with a super sour dough. I bought raviolis from Genova Delicatessen in Walnut Creek, then froze and packed them before leaving for Hawaii. This has…
Marla and I returned to our beloved Big Island in the Spring. We rented a condo at Mauna Lani Point with a great view of the ocean and the island of Maui in the distance. We’ve rented condo and homes in Mauna Lani in the past and it…
I love the changing of the season and the way nature never hurries in the transition to Spring. I’ve tried to capture the moment before the rebirth of color and light. There is a special beauty in the form and composition of the trees during this momentary stoppage…
One of my favorite activites when in Dallas visiting our daughter is a nice walk. Of course Daisy has to come with us! I love the many flowers on display in Highland Park. Red Bud trees are in bloom. We started in Prather Park then Davis Park. A number of…
I have fallen in love with Spain’s Andalusia region. The history and diversity of the area is breathtaking! I’ll take you on a visual tour of the “white villages”, amazing Sentil de las Bodegas, fabulous Ronda, and finish with beautiful Marbella. On a future…
I truly love touring the famous sites of wonderful and iconic cities. Florence is among the world’s most historically rich cities on the planet. No matter how many times I visit this place it always awakens something new. I spent a few days solo exploring before heading off…