Aix, En Provence, France
It is spring and all the flowers are blooming. These honeysuckle plants were just outside our door at the AirBnB in Aix. They remind me of my grandmother's home. I loved them then and still do.
Avignon, France
Avignon, France is a quaint little town, where the main part of the city is completely surrounded with 2.5 miles of historical walls. These walls still have battle towers and small passage walkways.
Barcelona, Spain
Barcelona is a large city with some major roadways. But the majority of roads were these alley's that were everywhere. Occasionally, there were signs for one way directions, but now always.
Interesting and Unique Things
Weird, unique, strange things that are normal in Europe, but we don't see in the states
Seville, Spain
The Metropol Parasol in the center of Seville, is made predominantly of wood and is considered the ‘rooftop' of the city center. The picture only shows half of the structure. It is so big and so tall, you can't help but just stand and stare.
Granada, Spain
Welcome to Granada, a beautful town in the hill country of Spain. We were so impressed with how clean and groomed everything was, even their farmland. This is a view from our train ride.
Torremolinos, Spain
This is a beautiful city on the Mediterranean Sea and we have a wonderful studio apartment just two blocks from the malecon and beach area, with a great view overlooking the water.
Morocco, Essaouira - Day 3
This was to be a rest day. After a two hour drive there, and then a four hour drive home, due to the traffic, we were more tired than when we left. But it was a beautiful little town.
Morocco, Marrakech - Day 2 Afternoon
This would be an excursion like no other. First thing, we had to dress the part, what could it possbily be for?
Morraco, Marrakech - Day 2 Morning
We spent the morning visiting the Souks and doing a little shopping. Fascinating place with so much to see.
Morocco, Marrakech - Day 1
Step one, get a lay of the land, step two, visit the market place, step trhee, drop into bed for the night and be ready for the next day.
Morocco, North Africa
Welcome to Morocco. This is a picture of the center square early in the morning before everything opens up. This country stays up late and doesn't start their day until mid-morning so it was nice to get out early and see some of the surroundings without the hoards of people. At the end of our stay, we learned it was holiday week and no school.
Lagos, Portugal
Surprise… Keith decided to upgrade our accommodations this week for my birthday. The BoaVista/Bela Colina Village Golf and Country Club. Wow, it is beautiful and we have an actual apartment. Luxury for sure! I know, I am spoiled and love my partner in life very much!
Evora, Portugal
The whole purpose for visiting Evora was to see the castle village ‘Monsaraz’ on the hill, and to tour a castle village in the city center. Monsaraz was an easy hour drive out of town and both the drive and the destination were the highlight of the trip so far.