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A quick stop at Sénanque Abbey

A quick stop at Sénanque Abbey

Sorry no lavender but you can’t have it all right? After visiting the hilltop village of Gordes, Donna flipped on the Garmin and set our destination to the famous Sénanque Abbey.  Fortunately, the Abbey was only seven minutes away in a valley just north of Gordes. Upon our arrival, we parked the car in a [...]

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| September 27, 2011 | 3 Comments
Gordes: France’s Quintessential Hilltop Village

Gordes: France’s Quintessential Hilltop Village

It was not an easy decision. I was all cozy in bed with a charming timber-beamed ceiling above me and two shutter-clad widows overlooking the Luberon in a town called Roussillon. After some convincing self-talk, I got up in the dark, hopped in the car, and made my way to the hilltop village of Gordes [...]

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| September 26, 2011 | 5 Comments
When Buildings Attack – Car Crushed by Crumbling Building in France

When Buildings Attack – Car Crushed by Crumbling Building in France

While exploring Avignon on our France vacation, we saw the remains of an Audi station wagon that had been crushed by a fallen building overhang. The police were still standing outside the building with the area barricaded off as we came upon the scene. It wasn’t more than a couple of days earlier that I [...]

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| September 19, 2011 | 2 Comments
One Day in Paris

One Day in Paris

We’re back! Donna and I had a wonderful time in France and I can’t wait to share our experiences with you. Today’s photographs are of Paris’ beautiful Notre Dame Cathedral on the Seine River. While taking the photograph above, Donna and I had a wonderful time standing and talking on the bridge as we waited [...]

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| September 17, 2011 | 6 Comments
Switzerland Itinerary – Part 5 – Montreux to Bellagio, Italy

Switzerland Itinerary – Part 5 – Montreux to Bellagio, Italy

Ok, ok, I know Bellagio is not in Switzerland! When it came to planning our trip to Switzerland, I did not want to take any chances on weather. So, I diligently checked Switzerland’s weather statistics to make sure we were visiting the Alps at the best possible time to see them in all their splendor. [...]

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| August 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
Switzerland Itinerary – Part 4 – Murren to Montreux

Switzerland Itinerary – Part 4 – Murren to Montreux

After having a fabulous time in Murren and the Lauterbrunnen Valley, we headed to Montreux on Lake Geneva. Montreux lies on the north east shore of Lake Geneva – a gorgeous location with it’s sparkling alpine lake and breathtaking views. We stayed in a funky hotel called the Tralala in the old town, which is [...]

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| August 14, 2011 | 4 Comments
Switzerland Itinerary – Part 3 – Bern to Murren

Switzerland Itinerary – Part 3 – Bern to Murren

Making our way to Murren After seeing the sights in Bern, we hopped on a series of trains to Murren to begin our tour of the beautiful Lauterbrunnen Valley. Please do not miss this area if you go to Switzerland. The scenery can’t be beat and there is plenty to do to keep you busy [...]

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| July 17, 2011 | 1 Comment
Switzerland Itinerary – Part 2 – Zurich to Bern

Switzerland Itinerary – Part 2 – Zurich to Bern

Touchdown in Zurich After landing at the Geneva Airport at around 8:00am, we immediately made our way to Bern by train to rest from the long flight. The ride from the Airport to Bern is an easy one hour and twenty minutes. To board the train, we went to the ticket office in the train [...]

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| July 10, 2011 | 4 Comments
Switzerland Itinerary – Part 1 – Getting Ready

Switzerland Itinerary – Part 1 – Getting Ready

I would like this blog to be a source of inspiration for you and place you can come to get the most out of life. Trust me, I don’t have all the answers but I have had experiences that have enriched my life and I am happy to share some of the wisdom I have [...]

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| July 4, 2011 | 9 Comments
Rural Decay on Colorado Highway 83

Rural Decay on Colorado Highway 83

I have had my eye on this old house for a while. I am not sure who owns it or anything about its life but I always glance at it when I drive by. This place sits on a ranch about five minutes from my house a ways back from the roadside fence. I found [...]

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| May 28, 2011 | 4 Comments

The ADNW Painting Challenge