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About carolinebotwin

Caroline Botwin and her husband Mike are retired educators who have always had a yen for travelling: he with a PH.D and teaching Architectural Engineering plus California wine education, and she having taught high school English, speech and drama. Both wanted to learn first hand about other cultures. While Mike predominately studied buildings and structures and met with winemakers, Caroline hunted for ancient sites and peoples. And kept journals of all their travels.

Part 2 of An Ancient City……and an a Exchange Student

Posted on November 7, 2013 by carolinebotwin

The next morning we had breakfast overlooking the central garden and swimming pool, finishing with  coffee by the poolside. Although we had met with Kate and her family over the years, each time was a new stage in all of … Continue reading →

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La Rochelle

Posted on November 3, 2013 by carolinebotwin

A Tale of an ancient city and a 17 year old Exchange Student We arrived in La Rochelle, France around 2 and hungry. Inadvertently I parked in a “Police Area” the only lot with spaces, and across the street from … Continue reading →

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Caesarea Israel‏

Posted on October 6, 2013 by carolinebotwin

This picture is the entrance-or exit  to Korazim National Park which includes  all of Caesarea. We saved the Treasure of Caesarea for the last, and it was spectacular. A Saturday with good weather equals crowded. The area was so spread … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem: Part 3

Posted on September 1, 2013 by carolinebotwin

Saint Mark’s Church There is conflict about the original site of The Last Supper. St. Mark’s Church is acclaimed by some scholars as the true site of The Last Supper. The ceremony was thought to be in a small cellar … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem: Part 2

Posted on August 19, 2013 by carolinebotwin

JERUSALEM         Part II Our guide led us through an amazing conjunction of Souks to  arrive at his reserved restaurant located in a small alcove that seated no more than 15 people. The owner scooted diners around to get us a … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem: Part 1

Posted on August 12, 2013 by carolinebotwin

                JERUSALEM It seems frivolous to discuss  hotels at the beginning of a review of this fantastic city, but it is important to choose the best location when spending 4 days. It needs to be close enough to walk to … Continue reading →

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Tel Aviv: the new Face of Israel

Posted on June 30, 2013 by carolinebotwin

Second Entry Arriving at 5pm in Tel Aviv, through Security and into a rental car, we dashed to our reserved Lusky Suites Hotel with the sun-lit Mediterranean Sea and the promenade viewed from our balcony. Tel Aviv was created in … Continue reading →

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Men In Black

Posted on June 17, 2013 by carolinebotwin

The Cult of the Ultra-Orthodox Jew in Israel The first entry on our recent trip to Israel. We started in Tel-aviv followed by Joffa and Masada….but more on those later. On our first day in Jerusalem I discovered a disappointing … Continue reading →

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Footsteps of the Templars Part 2

Posted on September 14, 2012 by carolinebotwin

SAINTE-EULALIE DE CERNON Entering the site originally built by the Templars and expanded by the Hospitallers were 3 floor buildings surrounding a large open plaza centered with a fountain. (see picture) Directly across from the fountain and adjacent to the … Continue reading →

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Still at the beginning

Posted on July 15, 2012 by carolinebotwin

Still at the beginning….. May 5-7-12 A timely arrival in Atlanta for our international flight to Paris. The airport is huge with marvelous huge speed trains to zip you from one center to another. Time for a drink in the … Continue reading →

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