Author Archives: Marcy
I G.O.T. Game in Sydney!
I am a BIG Game of Thrones fan. Began watching the series when it came out, and that got me into the books. I can’t decide if I prefer the books or the show. One of the things I was most excited about in terms of our Croatia leg was being near some of the … Continue reading
Another unexpected adventure in Florence
A few nights ago, we were walking home from a fun evening with the Adkins in Florence (making Pizza and Gelato!), and a street performer (Charlie Chaplin?) started grabbing passers-by and seating them in a large rectangular area around a pedestrian street in the heart of the town. Naturally, Chris was one of the first … Continue reading
Fun food in France
By popular request, a post on our food experiences in Paris….. First thing we have learned: the food here is RICH. Second thing we have learned: ….sorry! you’ll have to read through to the end of the post. FAVORITE FRENCH FOODS: Chris’s favorite French food: Croque Monsieur (a broiled ham and cheese kind of thing). … Continue reading
Dinner at 10 pm??
Do you know where the rain in Spain stays? Mainly in the NORTH. But luckily just in the afternoon. The view from our room at our B&B outside of Santander is gorgeous either way: We are learning to live like the locals – lunch at 3:30, dinner at 10. Ellie and Jeff don’t seem to … Continue reading
3 days and counting…..
It feels like just yesterday that Jeff came home and said to me, “I have a WILD idea…” 9 months and many guide books later, we are on the brink of the adventure of a lifetime! So many different emotions right now – excitement and nervousness predominating for most of us. We’ve said most of … Continue reading