Monthly Archives: January 2019

Tomar, Portugal : A magnificent Old Town

Posted on January 25, 2019 by carolinebotwin

When we arrived in Lisbon, Portugal, we had to walk the airport to unkink our legs. We have now accumulated enough Delta Miles to fly first–class, half money and half earned miles (But not in time for this trip). Reason: … Continue reading →

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5th in the Parador Series

Posted on January 18, 2019 by carolinebotwin

There have been a number of people who have requested more information about the Paradors in Spain. And, which was my favorite. (This one, the history is fascinating.) It was difficult to find pictures of the Hanging Houses in Cuenca, … Continue reading →

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Parador de Baiona: Part 2 of Series

Posted on January 11, 2019 by carolinebotwin

A fantastic location over looking the Atlantic, with rolling Pine Hills off to the left! On the right and straight  ahead, the small orange roofed  building is the Bar and Grill  with an outside patio right on the water.  In the … Continue reading →

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Journey to Cyprus: Part 1

Posted on January 5, 2019 by carolinebotwin

We flew into Cyprus, grabbed our rental car and drove to our hotel in New Helvetia in Platres—a small beautiful mountain town. Although this picture does not show the hairpin drive up to the entrance- one can feel it! The … Continue reading →

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