I love the tuscan countryside more and more each day. I cannot put into words how beautiful this place is, so I won’t. I’m going to attach photos instead. Today was the day I went to Siena and San Gimignano. Siena is a town that held as much power as Florence way back in the … [Read more]
Greetings from Florence, the heart of Tuscany; with rolling hills, tall cypress trees and breathtaking villas. Yes, I can see why people want to retire here. Maybe not retire right in Florence though. It is crazy-busy with tourists! It’s busier than I thought it would be. You can hardly move in some places. I arrived … [Read more]
It’s my last day in Venice and there is a thunderstorm going on right now. I made it back to the room in time. Whew! Yesterday was another warm, sunny day; a good day to wander around, which is exactly what I did. The nice thing about this city is you easily get lost, but … [Read more]
I’m more than halfway through my tour and the time has flown by. Although it does feel like months ago I was in London. Go figure. On Friday evening I flew to Venice. My plane had ashtrays on it and no TVs! It had to be at least 20 years old, right? The flight was … [Read more]
Well it’s my last night in Paris and I am back at the hotel trying my best to keep from getting a cold. I can feel it coming. Oh no! I want to have my taste buds for Italy. The pharmacist nearby gave me some little supplements to try and keep it from arriving. Fingers … [Read more]
It’s 10:30 on Tuesday evening and I’m enjoying a glass of wine I bought from a winery and some biscuits from a highly recommended bakery. That’s a great end to two long days touring the countryside. Yesterday was tiring as I had a 12+ hour long tour of the Loire valley. The French countryside is … [Read more]
I woke up this morning to a sunny, cloudless day. I opened the windows and laid back in bed and took in the view for a few minutes. Breathtaking. When I stepped out of the shower awhile later, church bells were ringing. Great start! My first stop today was “Marche des les creations” a Sunday … [Read more]
Walked my shoes off on my first full day in Paris. I began the day at the Musée Rodin and ended up at the Arc de Triomphe. In between I visited the Hotel Invalides, Musee d’Orsay, Garden Tuilleries and avenue Champs-elysses. All in all a full 12 hours of walking was had. Musée Rodin Musée … [Read more]
Bonjour! Aaaand that’s about the extent of French I know. I arrived in Paris from London this morning via the Eurostar. It took 2 hours and was a fast and pleasant ride.
I’m currently wasting time waiting for the Eurostar. Here’s what I’ve wasted my time on. Obviously they picked me up way too early this morn.
Well, my week in London has just flown by! I’m surprised and sad that my stay is almost at an end. It feels like both yesterday and a year ago that I arrived at Heathrow. Make sense? Just when you start to get used to a place – boom – you’re off. I crammed as … [Read more]
Today I did another bus tour, this one taking me to Blenheim Palace and three towns in the Cotswolds. The area is breathtaking. The thatched-roof limestone houses together with all the rolling hills and farm animals makes this place an absolute treat to visit. Our tour guide, Sue, was a hoot. She was that “cheeky … [Read more]
Well it’s my fifth day in London and I feel I have walked the entire city. Twice. My shoulders are so sore. I try not to carry much stuff, but somehow a light bag gets heavier and heavier as the day progresses. I actually thought the feet would be my problem. Nope. They are holding … [Read more]
I just realized I haven’t discussed my hotel yet. It’s very English and I mean that in the nicest way. I’m staying at The Cadogan Hotel. It is famous for being the hotel that Oscar Wilde was arrested in for “acts of gross indecency with another male” in 1895. The hotel is celebrating the 115th … [Read more]
