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Day Trips and Food Markets across Europe by Train

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Scala Contarini del Bovolo: Venice Hidden Beauty

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The Scala Contarini del Bovolo literally means the ladder Contarini (a surname) of the snail. Standing before the palazzo, it’s not a stretch to see where the name originated. The steps were originally designed for the Contarini family, and the snail-like spiral of the steps is clear.
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June 7, 2017May 17, 2022 Meg21 Comments

10 Beautiful Doors of Athens

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I’m not sure what it is, but I take a lot of pictures of doors when I travel to any European city, and my time in Athens was no exception.  Europeans seem to be so much more creative and beautiful in their creation of doors than we are. So, when I get home, I always… Read More 10 Beautiful Doors of Athens

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June 5, 2017September 18, 2017 Meg8 Comments

Athens: Arch Hadrian, Temple Zeus

After our time at the Acropolis, Ari (see This Post for details) walked with us over the the Arch of Hadrian and the Temple of Olympus Zeus, regaling us with stories of Greek history and current political intrigue. In previous travels, Scott and I had found to what extent much of European citizen’s concept of… Read More Athens: Arch Hadrian, Temple Zeus

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October 18, 2016January 21, 2018 Meg2 Comments

Padua, Italy Photography

When we first arrived in Padua, it was early and quiet.  Things were pretty empty but peaceful, a few tourists like us meandering.  The main town square, Pratto dello Valle, is a surprise.  I didn’t do it justice at all with the photos I took.  First, it is enormous.  It is such a large space, nothing… Read More Padua, Italy Photography

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April 26, 2016May 21, 2017 MegLeave a comment

Windows of Assissi

These are from a trip I actually took several years ago, but in preparing to return to Italy, I began browsing my old pictures.  The last time I was in Italy I was with my Dad and Step-mom, which as an adult is very different than those kid vacations you remember growing up.  We travel… Read More Windows of Assissi

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April 18, 2016May 21, 2017 Meg2 Comments

Doors of Paris

As we arrived at our apartment in Paris, I immediately loved the door we entered through from the street.  It was big, and green, and heavy, and I just thought it was great.   But then we got into the interior courtyard, and this was our interior entrance…   This is one of the things… Read More Doors of Paris

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April 14, 2016May 31, 2017 Meg24 Comments


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