Category: Attractions
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3 Month Review
Our grand tour continues to roll on. Lessons have been learned: a month is too long in any one location; the ’Translation App’ only really helps with menus; don’t accept roses from a stranger – they aren’t ‘free’; ALWAYS get the audio add-on at museums/churches, so worth it! and finally, I can’t seem to stop…
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Altitude too High
Well, the views are fantastic and I hate the altitude. Surprise. So dry. We wake up several times a night due to lack of moisture in our bodies. Midnight water guzzling is a newly acquired survival habit. Our skin is dry. We are constantly applying lotion to little affect. Dry eyes. I feel too close…
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Doorways- connecting the past to the future
I am a big believer in “when one door closes, another opens.” Change can create the catalyst for something new and a reminder to let go and keep moving forward. As we hit the road, I have rediscovered my love of doors. Ornate, simple, sturdy, frail, weathered, well cared for, abandoned- all have a place…
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Euphrasian Basilica – Magical Heritage Site
When we arrived in Porec, we were tired of Croatia. We were worn down by the small, hillside village of Labin with four restaurants. We had pizza coming out our ears. (Yes, it is excellent wood fired pizza, but even good pizza grows bland on repeat.) We were tired of the ‘cloak of invisibility’ service…
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Croatia Musing
I never thought about going to Croatia. Ever. About 3 months ago when life handed us lemons, we decided to make lemonade. We would go on an adventure. Sell the big, old house, downsize and go abroad to Europe for the winter. We would be ‘off-season’ in Europe – thus cheaper and more deals on…
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Off to Croatia
After 2 and a half weeks in Copenhagen, we took a 180 degree turn to Croatia. From a pristine and ultra cultured city to a fall back in time medieval village. The contrast could not be greater. Our new home base is an old, hillside town of Labin. Labin dates back to the 4th century…
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Top 10 Reasons to Visit Copenhagen
2. The People. Friendly, diverse citizens, 95% speak English (among the several languages the average citizen speaks) and they are a very welcoming people. The Danish are proud of their country and it shows. 3. Clean. The city is clean and polite. The streets are well maintained and easy to get around. 4. Fashion. Industrial…
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Stroget street- Copenhagen’s shopping street delivers
Stroget street in Copenhagen provides abundant shopping with historical discovery
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Another Saturday, Another Museum
Copenhagen is busy on Saturdays. Lots of folks out and about. You just never know what you will stumble into. We began with yet another delicious breakfast at Mad & Kaffe. That place never disappoints. If in Copenhagen, it is a must that will become your routine. Then we took a Viggo (Danish Green Uber…
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Kastellet- Copenhagen’s original fort
The other morning in a walk about of Copenhagen I discovered an urban gem. Like history, architecture, peace, quiet and natural beauty. Check out the “Citadel” The Kastellat or Citadel was built in 1664 and actively in use as a fort into the mid 1800’s. Today it still houses military activities, but it’s primary functions…
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