We crossed into Italy with little fanfare….at a small border town where we barely even realized we had crossed over. After arriving at our hotel, we walked a short way to a restaurant and had some pizza (of course). We did not stay in Venice, but inland, in Mestre. The next day, we took the... Continue Reading →
As we left Sion, Switzerland, and headed to Italy, we continued through the alps. Such breathtaking beauty, and everything was so green. We got high enough that we even encountered some snow for a few minutes. ❄️ ❄️❄️ We went through lots of tunnels, of which many are open on one side. Not sure of... Continue Reading →
Some random pics as I made my way down the hill from the Tourbillon Castle. The structure you see in a few of the photos is the Valere Basilica or Valere Castle. I do wish I would’ve had time to explore this castle, as well. It is a fortified Roman Catholic Church, meaning it was... Continue Reading →
My thoughts as I worked my way up to this castle….I would have to REALLY like you to make this trek to see you on a regular basis! 😝 Definitely glad I took the time to visit, as the views were amazing. Also, I am fascinated by places that have these ancient and historical buildings... Continue Reading →
Now for the uphill walk to the castle, once you have passed through Rue Des Chateau. Yes, you see cars in the first pic….they were having some kind of small military ceremony, so they had special permission to park there. The path leading up to the castle is an extremely rocky and narrow in some... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #13: After visiting Zermatt, the following day we left our hotel in Sion, Switzerland, headed to Italy. Prior to leaving Sion, as I mentioned in a previous post, I wanted to check out Tourbillon Castle. Charles opted out of this little jaunt to do some reading, and instead dropped me off and... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #12: I am a lover of tchotchkes, or souvenirs. My go-tos are mugs, magnets, tees, or keychains. However, when possible, I love finding a trinket that is only available in the location I’m in. I am happy to report that in our travels together, Charles has also adopted this way of remembering... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #11: Ahhhh….Zermatt. (Spoiler alert: the first pic in this series is a billboard at the Tasch train station…which would be my only way of seeing the Matterhorn on this trip 🤣🙁). This charming town of wooden swiss chalets offers the apres ski vibe, for those who come to hit the slopes. It... Continue Reading →
European trip musings #10: Zermatt, Switzerland, is a combustion engine car free zone, in an effort to reduce air pollution that could obscure the view of the Matterhorn from the town. It also helps to preserve the town’s charming atmosphere. The road to Zermatt was closed in 1931, and by the 1980’s, generally only battery... Continue Reading →
Back in 2017, we stayed at The Mayflower Hotel, a Marriott property, in Washington DC. This is one of Marriott’s Vacation Club properties, and we were there to check out their VC program. It was a stunning property, with a great location. We did not join their VC club, but we had a great time... Continue Reading →
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