Costa Blanca, Spain
Live classical music on the street below and a bottle of cava from our host makes a lovely first impression.
Obrigado Lisbon
We cannot talk about our impressions of Lisbon without referring to the quaint single-car trams that speed up and down its hills.
Belém, Portugal
Belém, a suburb of Lisbon on the Tagus River, is filled with museums, historical sights and monuments.
Coimbra, Portugal
If you are a bibliophile, a visit to the historic Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra should be added to your bucket list.
Sintra, Portugal
This enchanting Portuguese town, famous for its romantic Manueline architecture is worth the 35-minute train ride northwest of Lisbon.
New Year’s in Lisbon
Lisbon for New Year’s! We arrived in time for the Celebração de Ano Novo and to kick off our travels for another year.
Celebrations in Seattle
A wedding, violin recital, choral concert, birthday celebration and the excitement of Christmas made December 2018 pass like a tornado.
Strasbourg and Colmar, France
A lasting memory of these two northeastern French cities may be the dozens of intricate shop signs, the majestic swans a-swimming and the amazing outdoor Christmas decorations.
Mulhouse, France
There are written historical records from the early 13th century referring to Mulhouse but local stories and legends date back as far as the first century.
Mulhouse Museums
This delightful city in the Alsace region of France, similar to so many European cities, has an interesting and colorful history.
Our Tapestry 