Italy is now recognized as the most popular tourist destination in the world. It is also the number one country people search for when planning a vacation. With fascinating ancient cities, delicious food and wine, and gorgeous countryside, it’s no wonder people LOVE ITALY! I’ve been…
Last year I posted “Let’s Do Lunch! Favorite Lunches Part 1” http://gentryconnects.net/?p=1357 On our travels, lunch is always our favorite meal so a “Part 2” is in order. I hope it reminds you of your favorites and provides some travel ideas…
A gorgeous day on a cycling tour near Estellencs on the magical island of Mallorca. Friends have asked me for advice about bike tours. I’ve taken over 14 European cycling tours and one in the U.S. with a number of companies over the years. There is something…
Lately I have been reflecting on a story which continues to bounce around my head. It is a drama, sometimes a comedy, and often an adventure. The story is about what I have learned…so far….on this “Rocky Road to Wisdom.” In a way, this…
Many of us hold dear our memories of Paris and the majestic Notre- Dame Cathedral. Notre-Dame was always an iconic image anchoring my memories of over 30+ visits to the City of Light. The tragic fire has left a smoldering hole in the hearts of so many. The almost…
I’ve been looking at a bunch of great images lately, especially as this is Denver’s “Month of Photography.”Looking at my digital and film archive is always illuminating as it cracks open my vault of memory. I find myself saying, “Wow, I took…
Our daughter Lisa enjoyed a wonderful Broadmoor Resort weekend with her son Logan in Colorado Springs. Husband Ray and son Paxton were off visiting colleges on the East Coast so it was a perfect time for some fun bonding time. The Broadmoor is Colorado’s premier resort complex only…
When is the last time you wrote a letter, a note, or a postcard? If you are anything like me it has been quite a long time! It seems like almost all communication these days is by email,…quick,…and unfortunately, very impersonal! Years ago one of my…
We took the Girls to visit the Dallas Art Museum and see the “Berthe Morisot” exhibit. Morisot is not well known in the world of Impressionist painters and the Dallas exhibition is the first in the United States since 1987. I loved watching how they reacted to each…
I LOVE islands so Mallorca was naturally on my radar. We stayed a week before a 4 day bike tour to get a feel of the island. To say Mallorca is very popular with tourists is an understatement! I am glad we booked for the end of September as July…