Our last trip to the Island of Guernsey was in 2022. We took our grandson Paxton on that trip, his first since he was a little over a year old. I’ve posted in the past about My sister Patty marrying her pen pal and moving to Guernsey. It…
What plans do you have for 2025? You may be thinking about big adventures or just happy excursions close to home. Anthony Bourdain once said, “If I’m an advocate for anything, it’s to move. As far as you can, as much as you can. Across the ocean, or…
2024 was an amazing combination of wonderful moments with family and friends, new adventures, a little sadness…but much love. I grabbed at life knowing the importance of each precious nanosecond. I’ll share a few of my 2024 favorites photos with text…And some thoughts on…
Marla and I love looking back at Christmas photos. This was a precious moment when the Twins were wearing their new Christmas dresses. Lisa and Stacy by the tree. My sister enjoyed making Christmas ornaments. Opening presents. Owen and Vaughan by the tree. Two beauties with Santa on Christmas Eve…
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…
I am fascinated by store signage in travels near and far. I found many interesting ones while in Austria this summer. The sign above is for “Griechenbeisl”in Vienna’s old inner city. The restaurant has served guests for over 550 years. It is popular with artists…
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…
Let me first wish you all a most happy Thanksgiving holiday! For some reason I have spent more time in reflection during this Thanksgiving holiday. I’m sure it might be age related but so much has happened this year! A cherished relative passed away as well as some…
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…
Marla and I visited Prague in 2006 and we were overdue for a return visit. The trip coordinated perfectly with a river cruise scheduled on the Danube a few days later. Prague is a gorgeous, unique city full of fascinating history. The photo was taken at the Lennon Wall which…