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Gorges of the Solenzara River
Solenzara is a small village on the east coast of Corsica, at the foot of the Bavella mountain. The Solenzara river winds its way down from the mountains to the coast creating many natural swimming pools and waterfalls. Simply gorgeous offering fun outdoor activities from canyoning, swimming, hiking, and canoeing in the gorges.
Corsica a mountain in the sea
I knew nothing of Corsica before I spent two weeks in June camping and driving around the small island in the mediterranean sea. All I saw impressed me greatly. The island appears to be one big green mountain, and in fact two-thirds of the island is mountains forming a single chain. I enjoyed driving along […]
Siena – a lovely medieval city rooted in tradition
A visit to Tuscany is not complete without exploring the lovely medieval city of Siena. Located only 1.5 hour drive from Florence, it makes for any easy day trip, but I recommend a more leisurely drive through the Chianti region stopping at vineyards and small towns along the way. The city was built upon three […]
Castellina in Chianti in Tuscany
From Florence you can reach Siena by car in 1.25 hours on the freeway. Or you can do what we did and leisurely drive through the Tuscan countryside, stopping to explore the small villages and to taste wine at the many vineyards scattered throughout the Chianti hills. The Chianti region is well known for producing […]
Piazza del Campo & the Palio – Siena, Italy
Photo of the week: Panorama view of the Piazza del Campo and the Palazzo Comunale in the center of Siena, Italy. Twice a year (July 2 and August 16) the horse race, Palio di Siena, is held around the edges of the piazza. Historical records indicate the famous horse race has been taking place in […]
Florence – you take my breath away
Firenze … the birthplace of the Renaissance. A city so beautiful and magnificent you leave speechless and in awe. Because pictures are worth 1000 words and Florence is a city of art, I feel it is best described through photographs. The old Ponte Vecchio Bridge … born in the 13th century and the only bridge to survive […]
Rapperswil, Switzerland – the city of roses
Photo of the week: Rapperswil, Switzerland, aka Tom’s hometown. I always love going back to visit and I miss living in this beautiful little town on the lake which was my home away from home for three months in 2012. Rapperswil is called the city of roses because more than 16,000 roses that bloom in […]
Peaceful in Switzerland
I am back in Switzerland and I am back to feeling at peace. This photo was taken during a relaxing evening walk around the Katzensee, a lake near my new home in Zurich. Life is good here and I am blessed!
Best of 2013 – By the Seat of My Skirt
This post is late, but I enjoyed reliving 2013 putting together the “Best Of” list! BEST ADVENTURE: Climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro BEST CHALLENGE/ACHIEVEMENT: Summiting Kilimanjaro – 19,340 feet! BEST HOME AWAY FROM HOME: Stäfa, Switzerland COOLEST CREATURE: The Lemur BEST FIRST IMPRESSION: Naxos, Greece BEST DAY HIKE: There is a great hiking trail Glarus, Switzerland that […]
Athens, Greece in photos
As a history lover, I have long wanted to visit Athens, Greece … one of the world’s oldest cities many claim to be the birthplace of Western civilization and democracy. I found the city completely enchanting, the juxtaposition of a modern Athens busting and built around ancient ruins was super cool and unique. The underground […]
Naxos … I will be back!
“There are doers and there are talkers. You guys are doers. You came, you did, and it was a great time … thanks so much for visiting mates! CHEERS!” said Dave as he raised his glass of Oyzo. With the clink of glass I understood what he meant. Talkers annoy me. Stop talking about it […]
My first impression of Naxos, Greece
Photo of the week: Naxos, Greece as seen upon my arrival via ferry from Athens. Gorgeous island!