Exploring the American Landscape
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My previous post focused on the palaces and museums of Vienna, which were some of our daily destinations during our week-long stay. But what really defines the experience of visiting Vienna is walking through the wide avenues lined with elegant buildings and punctuated by open squares and lovely public gardens. Today’s ambiance was made possible … Read more
After an exceptionally busy spring, we were ready to slow the pace for the summer. At least that was the goal, and we started by experimenting with the calendar. No, we did not invent a time machine. Instead, we tried to find out whether… Third Time’s the Charm in the Outer Banks Since moving to … Read more
The big story of last year (2024) was our change of venue from Florida to North Carolina, with all the tumult that moving and changing states entails. Things were a lot calmer in 2025, since we were mainly focused on getting established in our new community. We already knew several people before we moved here, … Read more
After several busy days in Edinburgh, we were ready to embark on the tour of the Scottish Highlands that would span the majority of our time in Scotland. We selected Rabbie’s as our tour operator based solely on online reviews, and we chose the 5-day Highland Explorer for its length and balance of activities. We … Read more
Things are still terrible politically and economically, but that isn’t stopping the inevitable change of the seasons. We have really enjoyed seeing trees bursting into bloom as we stroll around the neighborhood, power-walk down the greenway, and drive around town. I am particularly lucky to be able to enjoy the lovely surroundings of … Read more