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Travel theme: Pale
It was during the autumn that I was on a Rhine River cruise. The weather was still warm and I only needed a light jacket. Late in the afternoon the sky started to fade to evening and the scenery...
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Travel theme: Benches
As I walked by the lake in Lugano, Switzerland I noticed this gate. Then I saw the benches on either side. Before sitting down I decided to take a picture. It was a pleasant place to rest for a few...
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CBBH Photo Challenge: Multi-Coloured
The houses are really interesting in Burano, Italy. I thought these pictures showed a variety of colors and under a blue sky they’re quite cheerful. My two recommended blogs for this month are...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Up
When I was walking along Magnificent Mile in Chicago the John Hancock Center was quite an impressive sight. When I finally reached it I had to stand back to get pictures of the top of the building....
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Souvenirs from France
I’m getting ready to go to France next month and I decided to look through some of my souvenirs from earlier visits there. When I go this time I’ll mainly be in Provence which will be new to me. My...
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Walks Indoors or Outdoors
I took this picture after a thunderstorm in Obidos, Portugal. The rain gradually stopped and I closed my umbrella. As I looked at this scene I wondered which of the sidewalks to follow. Filed under:...
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Gelato and Travel
I’ve been thinking about souvenirs lately. But some things don’t last and are not actual souvenirs unless I’ve taken a picture. This would include gelato. Chocolate is another thing that doesn’t...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: From Above
I just got back from a short trip that included a visit to Gatlinburg, Tennessee. There was a chair lift ride that provided panoramic views of the mountains when I reached the top. On the way down I...
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A Wildflower Walk in the Mountains
Last week I was in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. One afternoon I took a walk in the Great Smoky Mountains and there were many wildflowers along the trail. The whole time I could hear the sound of rushing...
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Cee’s Fun Foto Challenge: Signs
There are so many interesting signs in Italy I thought I would share some favorites from my visit last spring. They were all very helpful. Filed under: Assisi, Florence, Italy, Travel, Venice Tagged:...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern
There were lots of examples of patterns in Lisbon, Portugal. First I noticed this building with colorful tiles, and as I was walking I saw a pattern in the sidewalk. Although different they were both...
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Travel Time
I am about leave for France and Spain and then the adventures will begin! I’ll be back with new stories and pictures of some of the wonderful things there are to see. I already know I’ll be watching...
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A Park in Barcelona
I just got back from my trip to Spain and France! I thought I would begin by showing some of the beautiful tiles from Park Güell in Barcelona. It was a challenge getting there because it involved a...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says
I was in Paris earlier this week. One afternoon I walked through the Jardin des Tuileries toward the Place de la Concorde looking for the bookstore where I had bought a copy of Madeleine the last time...
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Greetings from Avignon
This is where I stayed when I was in Provence. One of the first things I saw was the bridge, and immediately I started humming “Sur le Pont d’Avignon…” which I learned many years ago during French...
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Travel theme: Peaceful
When I was in Paris I went to the Jardin des Tuileries early on a Sunday afternoon. There weren’t many people there and it was easy to find a place to sit. I could choose from a reclining chair or a...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting
Last month I visited Gatlinburg, Tennessee. Early one morning I noticed that mist was swirling around the mountains and then a few minutes later it had changed. Here is some of what I saw of the...
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A Market in Barcelona
I had heard of La Boqueria before going to Barcelona so I noticed the entrance sign while walking along La Rambla. There were people everywhere buying – and selling – vegetables, fruit, candy, and...
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Curves
When I was in Barcelona I wanted to see the architecture of Gaudi. One place I went was to the Casa Batlló and spent a good deal of time in each room and outdoor space. There were colorful and...
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CBBH Photo Challenge: Same Subject, Different Time
The Bridge of Sighs in Venice is a place where I have taken many pictures over the years. Here are some of those photos from different visits and various times of the day. Renovation… : And here is...
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