After an early morning stretch class in a heated mineral water pool (divine) my friend Sue and I set out on an excursion to two nearby towns. Our first stop was in Toluca the second was in Metepec. Today’s entry will focus on Toluca. That was where I most wanted to go ever since I […]
Yesterday was mostly consumed by getting to the airport to meet my friends and get the van to drive to Ixtapan de la Sal. Ixtapan de la Sal is located southwest of Mexico City in the mountains. It’s about fifty miles as the crow flies, but seventy-five miles to drive there. You wouldn’t think that […]
The Museo de Arte Popular has been on my radar for a while. I’m a great fan of folk art and any museum dedicated to exhibiting the “people’s art” is one I must check out. It was better than my wildest hopes. After three hours I’d done a quick sweep of all the floors. I […]
I arrived in Mexico City early yesterday afternoon. The first order of business after checking into the hotel was a siesta. When I woke up, the sky was ominous looking. Within minutes lightening and thunder made their appearance with great gusto. I could hear hail pounding against the window. Staying in and eating at the […]
While visiting friends in Sag Harbor, we took a drive to visit Madoo Garden. I’d never heard of it, but it’s a jewel. Though not very large in total acreage, it is laid out so ingeniously and whimsically that it feels much larger. Each small “room” has a unique character created by the layout, plants, […]
I just spent a few days in Sag Harbor (Long Island, NY) visiting my friends Pat and Sandra. Pookah came too and got to spend time with a new canine friend, Brody. On Friday morning we headed over to The Church, an art gallery with a fascinating history. In 1835 it began as a Methodist […]
Our Trip to Tuscany – The Florence Chapter Getting to Tuscany has become my favorite obsession. When I’m not there, I miss it like an old friend. No, I don’t dream of moving there permanently—but when life feels overwhelming, I find myself mentally wandering the quiet cobblestone streets of an authentic Italian village. There’s something […]
We think that Helsinki doesn’t get visited or talked about as much as a lot of capital cities, but it’s a city that deserves more love than it gets, and we might even go as far as calling it one of Europe’s best-kept secrets. Like the other Nordic capitals, Helsinki is safe but expensive. However, […]
The Great Smoky Mountains attract millions of visitors every year, and for good reason. The mix of forest trails, mountain views, waterfalls, and wildlife makes it one of the most inviting national parks in the country. For travelers looking to enjoy both nature and convenience, Gatlinburg is a top place to start. Located at the […]
Are you looking for the ideal vacation spot where smiles, sun, and sand all come together? Look no further than the radiant shores of Myrtle Beach, SC! From sunrise to sunset, Myrtle Beach, located in the heart of the extensive 60-mile Grand Strand along the Atlantic coast, has something special for everyone. Myrtle Beach is […]
