A relaxing, laid back place to visit, with a touch of adventure One stereotype of British people is to paint them as formal, stiff, not overly chatty. But in our short time on the Isle of Wight, a vacation destination off the south coast of England, we met extremely friendly residents and travelers who wanted nothing more than to talk about how much they love … Continue reading Retreat to the Isle of Wight
It is all Segovia’s fault. We fell under the Spanish city’s spell with a glimpse of the Roman aqueduct and a fairy-tale castle said to be the inspiration for Disney’s Snow White Queen’s castle. One or both of us said, “I could live here,” and an idea was planted. As the years ticked by, we kept encouraging ourselves to do something daring. We first talked … Continue reading Choosing to Travel, Now
Everyone loves the Alhambra, especially Washington Irving. When traveling for pleasure and exploration, it is such a difficult task narrowing down which places to visit. I asked a young friend, Beth Jones, which of the cities she visited in Spain was a must-see. She said, “Seville and definitely Granada.” We already had Seville booked, so we added Granada to the itinerary. We did some minimal … Continue reading The Jewel of Granada
It’s easy to work up an appetite wandering around Sevilla. What seems like a direct route from point A to B takes you up and down numerous streets, narrow lanes, and back alleys. A 15-minute, 1.5-kilometer walk can take twice as long and twice as far. Especially when you are directionally challenged, and/or unable to follow simple directions on Google maps. The solution seemingly is … Continue reading Orange Tree Very Pretty
Off to See the World 