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La Granja de San Ildefonso
San Ildefonso, Spain

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.

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Parks, Bridges + Boats
Porto, Portugal

Parks, Bridges + Boats

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

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Palaces of Prague
Czech Republic, Prague

Palaces of Prague

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

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Pearl of the Danube
Budapest, Hungary

Pearl of the Danube

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

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Segovia, Spain
Segovia, Spain

Segovia, Spain

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

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Toledo, Spain
Spain, Toledo

Toledo, Spain

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

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Nos Vemos Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Nos Vemos Madrid

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

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Primavera en Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Primavera en Madrid

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

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Magnífico Madrid
Madrid, Spain

Magnífico Madrid

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

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Coimbra, Portugal
Coimbra, Portugal

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.

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