Istanbul, Turkey

We went to Istanbul to celebrate birthdays, but also, if I’m honest, to acknowledge the passing of forty-five and fifty … Continue reading Istanbul, Turkey

Home Again: A Moment of Reflection

It is autumn, and we are home — always my favorite. The air is crisp, the trees brushed in gold … Continue reading Home Again: A Moment of Reflection

Crossing Borders: From Ljubljana to Trieste and Venice

The road from Ljubljana to Trieste wound gently through green hills and open fields—a quiet, contemplative drive that mirrored our … Continue reading Crossing Borders: From Ljubljana to Trieste and Venice

Sunshine After Rain: Ljubljana and the Magic of Lake Bled

We arrived in Ljubljana under a gentle, persistent rain. The streets shimmered as the cobblestones reflected the soft glow of … Continue reading Sunshine After Rain: Ljubljana and the Magic of Lake Bled

From the Dolomites to Ljubljana

Morning arrived gently in Malcesine, enveloped in the soft sound of rain. The lake, which had sparkled like glass the … Continue reading From the Dolomites to Ljubljana

Finding Stillness in Lake Garda, Italy

Leaving the Adriatic behind, we traveled north through Italy’s diverse landscape, where olive groves transitioned into vineyards, eventually revealing the … Continue reading Finding Stillness in Lake Garda, Italy

Sailing Through Time: A Journey Across the Heart of Europe

After weeks of meandering by car through Europe’s quiet corners and hidden byways, we felt it was time to let … Continue reading Sailing Through Time: A Journey Across the Heart of Europe

Orvieto, Italy

After our days in the quiet splendor of Vicenza, we took a train and headed south into the Umbria region … Continue reading Orvieto, Italy

Onward to Bamberg, Ramstein, and Vicenza

After our visit to Austria, we traveled back to Germany, arriving in the timeless city of Bamberg. Perched on seven … Continue reading Onward to Bamberg, Ramstein, and Vicenza

And Just Like That We Are In Austria!

Leaving the lively hum of Zagreb behind, we crossed into Austria, where the landscape changed almost at once. The roads … Continue reading And Just Like That We Are In Austria!