Copenhagen, a glimpse of

Here we are in Copenhagen, Denmark for the day. Now what would you want to see if you had only one day? Well, a lot of people seem to want to see whatever these boats are lining up for! Wonder what it could be? Of course, I should have known. It’s the Little Mermaid. So […]

Butchart Gardens, Victoria, BC

When? 1909 Where? Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada Where specifically? About a 45 minute drive north of the capital, Victoria Problem? An abandoned limestone quarry is an eye sore on your property. Solution? Well, if you are Mrs. Butchart the answer is to create a garden in the quarry. Fast forward to 2015  Welcome to the Butchart […]

Travels in Monaco

So many years ago the wedding of Princess Grace and Prince Ranier brought the principality of Monaco to the world’s attention. We wanted to have a look at what Monaco looks like today. Care to join us? That is good news! Just click on the titles. A Glimpse of Monaco Monte Carlo Explore other countries […]

Travels in Singapore

Singapore. What do you know about Singapore? We did not know that much about it before our visit… but we know a fair bit about it now! You can too… (Just click on the links below to join us on a visit to Singapore.) Recognize this fellow? (Yes, it is a merlion.) so…on with our […]

Travels in Morocco

Visiting a country that expands your understanding of culture is an enriching experience. Any time one can see art, music, food, architecture.. and yes daily living…from a different perspective is a good thing. As Hans Christian Anderson said To travel is to live! So. let’s travel to Morocco. (Click on any of the titles to […]

Travels in Denmark

Ever thought of being a tourist in Denmark? Have a look at some of our postings about our travels in Denmark. We are sure you will want to visit too!    Just click on any link to get to the page. Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula, click here. A Danish Souvenir, click here. A glimpse of Copenhagen, […]

Denmark’s Jutland Peninsula

The ferry taking us from Gothenburg, Sweden to Denmark is large. It needs to be as the route between Goteborg in the  far south of Sweden to Frederikshavn in northern Denmark is a very popular one. (Reservations are strongly recommended!) The Stena Line operates two types of ferries on this route. We take the faster […]

Geiranger to Trollstigen, Norway

Leaving Geiranger the road leads us higher and higher until we are at a lookout that provides an eagle eye’s view of Geiranger Fjord. Maybe, just maybe, that is why this part of the road is know as Ornesvingen (Eagle’s Road). What do you think, huh? No…an American would say that. I should have said… […]

Day Trip to Geiranger, Norway

We leave our cabin in Gala, Norway bright and early to begin our day in fjord country. Yes, I know what the clock says.. but look outside… it is bright and sunny. After all we are almost in the land of the midnight sun! Aside: It is amazing how quickly one becomes familiar with an […]

Name that Cemetery answer

So, how did you do? If you are not sure what we are talking about check part one of the quiz “Name that Cemetery” by clicking here.  Let’s start with question one… Answers Flora MacDonald is buried on Isle of Skye, Scotland. Frederic Chopin is buried in France. (yes I know he is Polish but…it […]

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