My first impression of Stresa, on the shore of Lago Maggiore, is that of a fairy tale come to life. As soon as we arrived, we had lunch on the terrace with a view of the blue lake, the white castle on Isola Bella glowing in the afternoon sun, and hazy mountains beyond. The weather was perfect, ... continue reading...
Burgundy aboard Saroche
We loved our first Saroche experience so much that we returned - this time to explore Burgundy. And once again, we enjoyed a perfectly choreographed blend of sightseeing, wine tasting, relaxing on board, and of course, delicious meals! One notable difference on the canal in ... continue reading...
Galapagos aboard the Lindblad Islander II
Our fourth Lindblad National Geographic expedition took us to the Galapagos, where we explored five islands over the course of five action-packed days. Tourism in the Galapagos is closely managed to avoid too many visitors at any given time or place, so we only occasionally crossed paths ... continue reading...
Guayaquil, Ecuador
We only had a little over a day in Guayaquil, but I found it to be my favorite city in South America so far - friendly, easy to access, attractive and clean, and filled with chocolate! I was very pleasantly surprised by our arrival at the GUY airport, where the immigration hall was small, ... continue reading...
Homemade mayonnaise
I've always thought that I don't like mayonnaise. It's gloopy, bland, and pointless. However - homemade mayonnaise has made me change my mind. Unlike the stuff from a jar or on catered lunch tray sandwiches, this has a silky texture and complex flavor. And it's so easy to make! I came ... continue reading...
Murren raspberry tart
One of my favorite unexpected memories of our Swiss adventure was a quick stop at a little coffee shop in Murren. While there, one of the friendly women running the shop suggested that we try her homemade raspberry tart - and it was delicious! I got to chatting with her, and she ended up giving me ... continue reading...
Paris in May 2023
Just about a year ago, we spent a few days in Paris. Here are the highlights! We took a walking photo tour one morning through the Île de la Cité and along the Left Bank into St Germain, with perfect weather and all sorts of interesting nooks and crannies to explore. It was fun to ... continue reading...
Berner Oberland, Switzerland
For our visit to the Berner Oberland, we stayed in Wengen but visited Murren, Lauterbrunnen, and Lake Brienz. And we traveled via train, boat, bus, gondola, on foot, and even in the air! As soon as we stepped out of the car on arrival from France, we were greeted by a fantastic vista of mountains ... continue reading...
Lima, Peru
We had a lovely, if brief, visit to Lima as a stopover during our trip to the upper Amazon. Some highlights: Museo Larco Our last evening featured a tour of this fantastic museum followed by the final dinner with our fellow Amazon travelers. The museum is housed in a 18th century mansion ... continue reading...
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