Tag Archives: architecture The Greek island of Naxos is a joy to visit. It lived up to its reputation as destination with a fascinating history, fabulous scenery, and wonderfully fresh food. Naxos‘ long history stretches back across time – and even before recorded time: the young god Zeus was reputed to have been raised here – and one […]  I always laugh when people ask me if I have walked “The Camino”. Exactly which caminino (“way”) do they mean? Most people are referring to the Camino de Santiago de Compostela – the Way of St. James – a vast network of pilgrims’ paths leading to the shrine of the apostle James in the Catedral […]  It was raining. But, it was early June – so still part of a wet spring – and I was only a 15 minute drive away from Prince Rupert, the rainiest city in Canada. So, wet weather was to be expected. I was staying in Prince Rupert while on a road trip around British Columbia […]  I ♥️ Sydney! Not only is it an aesthetically beautiful city, but every part of it is home to encapsulated memories I’ve collected over many years. I get into Sydney at least four times a year: for dance, music, theatre, and/or to catch up with former work friends. One of the great joys of not […]  I had forgotten how much I love Paris! It felt like forever since I had spent time in that wonderful city – and indeed, my last post from there dates to the summer of 2010 (see: Just another Monday Morning) . These days, I never know how I’m going to feel after squashy plane trips. […] |
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