Tag: travel

Eyeopening day in Genoa,


For some reason, obscure I am sure, when the idea of visiting Italy came up I was always hesitant. As ridiculous as it sounds all I can connect it to was their trains. Someplace, sometime I heard that the trains in Italy were not punctual and they were dirty. Thus my astute conclusion was is…

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Thinking of Scotland


Shortbread and a wee dram, gets me thinking of Scotia. Thanks Bob, for the inspiration, I think this is near where you live

A lesson in customer service, I hope they learn it


Now it is important to know that I was charming and pleasant, I guarantee that. And I must emphasize that the staff at the Farmer’s Market by Laguna Culinary Arts  (link to Yelp) were fine, and as helpful as they could be. I was on the 5.30pm flight from John Wayne Airport headed back to Seattle,…

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Sainte Anne’s Chapel, Moustiers Saint Marie, France


After climbing the steep narrow streets of Moustiers Sainte Marie I spent a number of wonderful mornings sitting on the porch of this chapel watching the sun rise while reading the Daily Office. The olive grove triggered visions of what the Mount of Olives must have been like. They were special mornings. This an acrylic…

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