Category: History
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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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Quiet in Switzerland
For the first two weeks of November we are in Switzerland. Perched on the side of the mountain in the small village of Vercorin. The views are stunning. The altitude is high and the air is dry like the desert. My long fingernails are breaking one by one. We have been on this grand tour…
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Taking stock – 2 months abroad
We’ve been abroad a little more than 2 months. It has been everything. “The best of times, the crap, the lessons, the inconvenience and the joy.” We have been married for 24 years and have moved around a lot. Being the ‘go-to’ person for each other is nothing new, but going abroad just as a…
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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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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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Beauty on the streets of Copenhagen
Copenhagen is known for its beauty and history. Whilst wandering the streets- look down- beauty is literally underfoot
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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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