La Granja de San Ildefonso

Spain opened up travel between regions so we dashed out west to visit this town in the Province of Segovia.

Parks, Bridges + Boats

During a lull in the pandemic we spent a precious month in Porto and may have captured nearly every moment.

There are more than forty palaces and chateaus in Prague, reflecting it’s wealthy and influential past.

The elegant pearl is a mythical symbol of wisdom gained from experience – an apt description for Budapest.

Our train to Segovia passed by snow capped mountains and dozens of deer grazing the pastoral countryside.

Dazzling Mosques, Synagogues and Cathedrals can be found in this ancient locale known as the ‘City of Three Cultures’.

Perusing through an open air used book fair can be a grand way to spend an afternoon. Don Quixote anyone?

Springtime in Madrid! One day the weather is sunny and a perfect 80°F; the next raining and a cool 53°F.

Magnificent Madrid, the capital of Spain, is chock full of museums, art, history, parks, culture and life.

If you are a bibliophile, a visit to the historic Joanina Library at the University of Coimbra should be added to your bucket list.