The second half of the Botanical Gardens in Balchik, Bulgaria, check out the first half. The entire property was the Palace of Queen Marie of Romania. Her property included several palaces and villas that were used by her court and…
Balchik Botanical Gardens – Postcard
Balchik Bulgaria totally surprised us. We spent ten days in the Black Sea coastal town. A half a KM away from the Botanical Gardens. The worlds second largest garden of its kind. Originally the grounds of the Romanian Queen Marie’s…
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina – Postcard
Mostar is a beautiful little city in Bosnia and Herzegovina where daring men jump off a 10 meter bridge into the mountain river bellow. The city offers many different faiths but the ancient bridge Stari Most, in the heart of…
Plitivicka Jezera National Park – Croatia – Postcard
Plitivicka Jezera National Park – two words “Totally Wicked”. We visited on cold rainy fall day. Yet the foul weather just seemed to add to the majesty of this enchanted and primeval location. Lakes flowing over cliffs into lakes. Steams…
Sinking in Croatia
Slipping into 95 degree mineral water feeling my nose running and my lungs caving in. I am so thankful to be in this healing water. It is hard to believe I was healthy as a horse a 36 hours ago.…
The Dome of Sacré Cœur
My wife loves stairs. She says they are good for you. That is why we never miss the opportunity to climb to the top of a tower. The good news about this cardiac enterprise is the views. We climb to…
Saint Chapelle & Arc de Triumphe
St. Chapelle one of the most beautiful churches in Europe. Built by King Louis IX of France to house his collection of Passion Relics, including Christ’s Crown of Thorns – one of the most important relics in medieval Christendom. Now…
Notre Dame Bell Tower
We join the line for the tour of Notre Dame’s famous Bell Tower. The kids get close up with Emmanuel the big bell and a few Gothic gargoyles. We check out the line to get into the Cathedral itself from…
Camden Market London
We visited Camden Market while in London. It has gotten a bit cheesy, with all the touristy trinkets and cheap Chinese products. If you go bring your appetite. The market has a great street vendor scene with all sorts of…
Toledo – Home of Three Religions and El Greco
We walked the ancient Spanish city of Toledo. For years it was the center of Power in Spain until the capital was moved to Madrid. Throughout its history it has been a city of religious tolerance. Home to Jews, Muslims…