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We have been writing since early 2000, around travel, food , running and anything. In total we have written 422 posts. Hope you enjoy them. Subscribe to the RSS feed to stay updated.

Discovering Alhambra Majestic Beauty
Travel

Alhambra - Granada - Spain

Explored Alhambra's Moorish palaces and gardens, enjoyed local dining before reminiscing in California-style at Chile Grande. Avoided peak times with early planning; the Taj Mahal comparison remains...

Travel

Granada - Spain

Exploring Granada: Sun-soaked streets led us from historic churches along Darro River to hilltop St. Nicolas Church with Alhambra views at sunset; despite Smart Card Media hiccups, we enjoyed Rick...

Travel

Madrid - Spain

Embarked on a European spring trip, visiting Madrid and Lisbon via Paris in May '05; experienced ground delays but enjoyed local cuisine & architecture before taking an early bus to Granada for the...

Vienna
Travel

Vienna - Austria

Vienna trip: Positive hotel experiences in Amsterdam/Berlin contrast with Novotel's inconvenient location and transportation issues; cab ride costly but scenic train journey, Melk visit inspiring...

A nice fence
General

Bonjour

Website revamped, new 'new' and 'zen' themes applied. Over 1300 photos in Photo Album section from Europe trips under Schengen visa since moving to Paris two years ago. Common elements: châteaux,...

new and old PC
General

New PC

After extensive research, including price checks and reviews, I settled on an affordable mini-PC with great flexibility despite my longstanding Mac preference. My new PC features Intel Pentium 4,...

General

Happy Holidays

2004 wrap with trips to Italy and Greece, plus a few short jaunts captured in photos & cross-stitches of Pamela framed this November! First picture frame experience too! #travelgoals...

Travel

Loire Valley

Explored three French Loire castles: Blois' multi-style architecture, Chenonceau'de luxurious garden and Catherine de Medici’s widow residence; visited Chambord with its unique double spiral...

Palace of Versailles
Travel

Chateau de Versailles

Exploring Paris' autumnal charm: vibrant tree hues along boulevards and the Bois de Boulogne offer picturesque scenes despite overcast skies—a perfect fall day for photography at Versailles, even on...

Santorini
Travel

Greece

Greek vacation blog: After Italy, we chose Greece for a week-long trip post Olympics '04 but were skeptical about guided tours initially; however, they turned out great as we met new people and...

Paris Opera from outside
General

Opera - Alcina

Experiencing opera for first time was magical, thanks to Francois's guidance at the Parisian Opera Garnier. The stunning architecture and refreshment areas complemented our enjoyment of ALCINA'...

Assemblée nationale - the lower house
General

Paris in night mode

Paris twilight photo adventure captures landmarks, cabaret, and Parliament; concludes with Eiffel Tower shot from Pont de Garigliano after a night spent exploring iconic sights.