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2022

Venice

May 7, 2022October 25, 2024Susan

What can one say about Venice other than it’s Venice, a one-of-a-kind, world-renowned city built on the water with an abundance of beautiful sights to admire.  Our fifth visit to Venice was enjoyable Read more →

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San Marino, a new country…for a day

May 2, 2022October 25, 2024Susan

The views from San Marino

One of the reasons we stayed in Ravenna longer than necessary was so we could make a day trip to the tiny European microstate of San Marino.  This tax-free republic located on the slopes of Mount Titano Read more →

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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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Kyoto - Honen-in Temple is a small independent Bud Kyoto - Honen-in Temple is a small independent Buddhist temple, dating from the 12th century. Few tourists come here so the grounds were very peaceful. The most charming point is the moss covered thatched roof main gate and two sand art constructions just inside. These two patches of sand have been raised and compacted with designs etched on the top that vary by season.
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Under the aquaduct in Kyoto during our e-bike tour Under the aquaduct in Kyoto during our e-bike tour.
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Kyoto - On the grounds of the Nanzenji Temple we c Kyoto - On the grounds of the Nanzenji Temple we came across a rather odd sight, a large Roman looking brick aquaduct that passes through the temple grounds. Built during the Meiji Period (1868-1912) the aquaduct is still functioning and part of a canal system constructed to carry water and goods between Kyoto and Lake Biwa.
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We took a sake blending lesson in Kyoto and create We took a sake blending lesson in Kyoto and created our own unique mix.
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Fushimi-Inari Shrine in Kyoto, one of the most mem Fushimi-Inari Shrine in Kyoto, one of the most memorable places we have been.
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We loved the ancient temples and old wooden buildi We loved the ancient temples and old wooden buildings in the historic areas of Kyoto
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Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto . . . #temples #kyot Kiyomizu-dera temple in Kyoto
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Nishiki Market in Kyoto . . . #foodmarket #nishiki Nishiki Market in Kyoto
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