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Guadalajara, Spain
We took the train from Madrid to Guadalajara — WOW less than five euros round trip! The taxi from the airport in Madrid to the hotel was 50 euros! The train was quite charming, a young man played the...
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Penalver, Spain
Finally our desired destination………….Penalver The kind man who gave us a lift to Penalver drops us off and quickly drives away. We stand in the town square with our suitcases — the town square that was...
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Lake Garda, Italy – Winemaking
In the Lombardy region we were able to visit the Pratello vineyards and enjoy the company of the winemaker, Vincenzo Bertola and his lovely wife. The Pratello farm is situated on the hills, near the...
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Sonoma, California
We had a grand trip to Sonoma for a little wine tasting cruise. First we spent a few days in San Francisco in a boutique hotel complete with cabaret lounge on the first floor. What fun! We felt as if...
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Leap Year – Dinner on the Deck
Who would believe that we had 80 degree weather today. Elmer felt that it was time to harvest one of the cauliflower so off to the garden we went. With the weather so beautiful we spent the evening on...
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Castiglione della Pescaia – Grosetto – Tuscany – Italy
Coat of arms of Castiglione della Pescaia (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Never in my wildest dreams did I ever see myself dining in a castle perched high over the beautiful Italian Coast…. ……oh but yes…….it...
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Dinner at Ardigna – Salemi, Sicily
During a recent trip to Sicily, my hosts decided to take me off to an adventure for dinner. We drove for a couple of hours up these winding, tiny roads………….full of pot holes and parts of the road...
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Thelma & Louise at the Greek Festival – Baltimore, Maryland
On a recent trip to Baltimore, we saw a sign for the annual Greek Festival at the Cathedral of the Annunciation in Greek Town…………. ………..well we had to go, you really have no choice………………….. right?!!?...
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Cupid Party
……..well as you can see from the painting…..we love to entertain… I have the wonderful pleasure of having retired from my professional career as a Health Care Administrator, after 35 years of service...
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Avignon – France
Avignon is located in southeastern France bordered by the left bank of the Rhône river. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a place I have dreamed of visiting since I was around ten years old....
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Grosseto – Italy
You always know when you are entering Tuscany……the surroundings suddenly begin to look sculpted, as if you were walking in a work of art… Our destination is Grosseto, whose origins can be traced back...
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Marsala – Sicily
Marsala (Lilybaeum in Latin) is an Italian town located in the Province of Trapani in the westernmost part of Sicily. Marsala is the most populous town in Trapani, and the fifth-highest in Sicily....
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Geneva – Switzerland
The train leaves our beautiful Berne (click HERE to see that trip) behind and we begin the last leg of our journey across Switzerland… Our final stop in this beautiful country will be Geneva ………...
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Niagara Falls – Ontario – Canada
We began our Two Week Trek by Train across Canada in Niagara Falls It was May; however, the Falls were still partially frozen…….Check Out Those Large Ice Chunks This was the View from our Hotel Room....
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CLAFOUTI : Toronto – Canada
It began by a chance meeting in the virtual world of Blogging….and so the journey continues… We booked passage on Uncommon Journeys Canadian Panorama cross country Train Excursion……..two weeks…yikers I...
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St. Lawrence Market – Toronto – Canada
After our marvelous morning at Clafouti’s Patisserie it was time to explore more of Toronto We are just in day two of our two week journey across Canada with Uncommon Journeys train exploration known...
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Uncommon Journeys – Canadian Panorama – Across Canada by Train
It began as dusk approached and gathered us into her arms….we walked to Union Station in Toronto to begin our train trek across Canada. Excitement abounded……..we were all a dither with expectations...
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Camp Lucy – Supper Club
We have the great pleasure of knowing Whit & Kimberly Hanks and have so been looking forward to attending the Supper Club at their most marvelous and enchanting ranch, Camp Lucy… Camp Lucy, home...
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Downton Abbey Christmas Supper Club – Camp Lucy
Oh Glorious Day………it is time for the Downton Abbey Supper Club at Camp Lucy! Preparations had been ongoing for weeks for this most anticipated event… Remember Camp Lucy from the last Supper Club –...
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Sawyer & Co. – Austin, Texas
Well the Tin Man and his entourage were on the search for a new Foodie Venue to indulge in culinary delights.. We had heard of a new restaurant in Austin, Texas, that was getting rave reviews and much...
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