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The Oslo Norway Holiday Special
May 16 The beginning of our drive to the Oslo Festival was not auspicious. The weather was drizzly and cold. We needed to pass through 3 tunnels, catch a 20 minute ferry ride and drive up a snowy mountain. Little … Continue reading
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Bits of Wales
We took the Hovercraft from the Dublin ports to Wales. Boarding was crowded with noisy congeniality. “Learn as you go by observation” and we did. The people in the lead headed for the curved, split staircase, and ran up for the … Continue reading
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Turkey: the Final Tour
Friday 6-21-12 Essentially wending our way back to Istanbul, we headed to Assos and the Caravansy Hotel by the sea. Our concierge graciously booked 2 days at this wonderful rustic resort that looked over the bay and up a hill … Continue reading
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Our Spanish Parador Extravaganza continued: Parador de Cuenca, Spain
This is one of several overviews because the area is so large! The most noticeable sight is the Hanging Houses on the right that lead up to the old town. Looking at the walk way below, there are a few … Continue reading
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Our Spanish Parador Extravaganza with the Parador de Siguenza
This 12th century medieval castle was begun in 1133 and built on a Roman settlement. Until this last century it was the enclave of bishops and cardinals who maintained this castle and the Cathedral in the adjacent village. Although an … Continue reading
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Our Spanish Parador Extravaganzia continued: Parador de Alarcon
Not the biggest parador…but certainly being established in the 11th century makes it one of the oldest. Driving in, left side, bottom, and curving up to the parking lot behind, you walk through an iron portcullis to the inside of … Continue reading
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Scene II: Cyprus
We’re on our way down from New Helvetia Hotel and the marvelous hills and mountains surrounding. Rough and stoney but drivable roads, with no traffic. The Zambartas winery was both beautiful and their “tasting room” delicious. Please notice the background … Continue reading
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Tomar, Portugal : A magnificent Old Town
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
5th in the Parador Series
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
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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