Daily Archives: May 27, 2014

Maybe it was the season or maybe Spain’s countryside is naturally green and gorgeous. Whatever the case, our drive felt pastoral and therapeutic in every sense. The topography is varied and that adds dimension to the traveler’s experience of place. Hill … Continue reading →

Okay, there are some things worth repeating and Seville is definitely one of those. Semana Santa added a dimension we were unprepared for, and yet, as we reminisce it is the highlight of the trip, hands-down. It is our habit on an … Continue reading →

Prince Henry the Navigator: visionary, explorer, patron of discoveries. He instigated a good deal of venturing out by sea, conquering parts of Morocco and weakening the Muslim hold. A quiet, thinking man working behind the scenes to further Portugal’s territory … Continue reading →