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The Mosaics of Ravenna

April 30, 2022October 25, 2024Susan
One of the most famous mosaics in Ravenna, the Emperor Justinian in the Basilica di San Vitale

Ravenna is a small, historic town in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.  Close to the Adriatic Sea, the town can trace its history back more than 2,000 years.  During the 1st century AD, Read more →

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Tuscany Week Two

April 22, 2022October 25, 2024Susan

Even though our first week was a busy one we still found time to leisurely explore the area close to home, sometimes just driving new roads to see where they went.  Read more →

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Hello Tuscany, My Old Friend

April 19, 2022October 25, 2024Susan
San Gimignano in the Tuscan hills

Just mention the name Tuscany and everyone oohs and ahhs about what an amazing place this is, and they are not wrong, it is the place that dreams are made of!!  Read more →

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Our Most Recent Vehicle Lease

April 16, 2022January 29, 2025Susan
Our happy little Renault in Tuscany

Say hello to our newest car, a Renault Captur. This is our 5th lease with Renault Eurodrive and each time we have been really happy with their service, their delivery options and most of all their prices.  Read more →

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Puglia, the heel of Italy

April 10, 2022October 25, 2024Susan
The town of Monopoli

The beach town of Monopoli is not on the list of popular destinations in Puglia (pronounced pool-ya) but we chose to stay here for our first visit to the region because of its proximity to places we wanted to visit.  Read more →

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The Sassi of Matera

March 28, 2022October 25, 2024Susan
The view of Matera from our apartment

We left Sorrento destined for the Basilicata Region and the ancient town of Matera, the 3rd oldest inhabited settlement in the world after Aleppo and Jericho.  Read more →

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Sorrento, Italy

March 25, 2022October 25, 2024Susan
Sorrento

Sorrento town center is perched on a cliff overlooking the Bay of Naples with a warren of narrow streets filled with shops selling everything imaginable Read more →

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Roma, Italia

March 19, 2022October 25, 2024Susan
St Peters Square, Vatican City

No matter how many times we come to Rome there are always new places to discover.  During our 9 days here we revisited many old favorites, discovered a few new ones, and visited newly opened areas in old favorites.  Read more →

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We had lunch at the Terraza Gran Hotel which has a We had lunch at the Terraza Gran Hotel which has amazing views of the Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral, the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Mexico.

Located on the northern side of the Zócalo (Plaza de la Constitución) in the heart of the historic center, it is the largest and oldest cathedral in the Americas.

Construction began in 1573 under Spanish rule and took nearly three centuries to complete (finished in 1813). It was constructed directly on top of the sacred Aztec ceremonial precinct, using stones reclaimed from the destroyed Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan.

The Gran Hotel is one of the city's historic luxury hotels featuring a massive Tiffany stained-glass ceiling crafted in 1908 by French artisan Jacques Grüber. It's one of the largest Tiffany-style stained-glass ceilings in the world.
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Viewed from Finca Don Porfirio cafe on the 8th flo Viewed from Finca Don Porfirio cafe on the 8th floor of the Sears building, the Palacio de Bellas Artes is Mexico City's premier cultural center and performance venue in the historic center.
The exterior is built in Neoclassical and Art Nouveau style featuring white Carrara marble, ornate sculptures, and a striking yellow-and-orange glass dome.
Originally commissioned in 1904 by President Porfirio Díaz to celebrate the 1910 centenary of Mexican independence, construction was designed by Italian architect Adamo Boari. However, due to the soft subsoil (causing the heavy building to gradually sink) and the outbreak of the Mexican Revolution, work was halted for decades. It was eventually completed by Mexican architect Federico Mariscal and opened in 1934.
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Our plans until the end of the year when we leave Our plans until the end of the year when we leave here in 12 days 😊
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Hello Calgary...home for the summer . . . #calgary Hello Calgary...home for the summer
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10.5 hour flight from Seoul to Calgary, so glad we 10.5 hour flight from Seoul to Calgary, so glad we found a business seat sale 6 months ago 😴
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3 month Australia road trip complete 💕 . . . #aust 3 month Australia road trip complete 💕
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Port Douglas, our last stop of 3 months in Austral Port Douglas, our last stop of 3 months in Australia
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Daintree Rainforest, the oldest rainforest in the Daintree Rainforest, the oldest rainforest in the world, 180 million years
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