Category: Photography

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Golinhac to Conques

April 13, 2023 My room at the Hôtel La Bastide d’Olt was ready shortly after finishing up my beer in the bar. At around 54 euros each for the “demi-pension”, this place was a real bargain. Our room was actually on 2 levels – one main… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Golinhac to Conques”

Indoor Geraniums

As I watch the snow fall outside at a rate of about 1″ per hour, I thought I’d take some photographs of my indoor geraniums to lift my spirits! I hate being cooped up inside and playing with my camera always moves my focus towards… Continue Reading “Indoor Geraniums”

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Estaing to Golinhac

April 11 and April 12, 2023 As I continued my walk along the Lot River towards Estaing, the picturesque city exploded into view with the 15th-century Château d’Estaing rising up above the other buildings – taking center stage. As I approached the bridge that crosses… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Estaing to Golinhac”

Holiday Traditions 12.26.23

I hope everyone who celebrates had a peaceful, relaxing Christmas with family and friends. Jim and I spent the last couple of days sharing the holiday with my older son and his wife. It’s always a great visit full of good conversation, food! and relaxation. While… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.26.23”

Holiday Traditions 12.23.23

The snowman collection continues…

Holiday Traditions 12.22.23

A number of the ornaments I received from Mom have a “snowman” theme – acquired during our first few years in Vermont where we were pretty much guaranteed a white Christmas! These adorable snowmen always featured some aspect of nature – usually adorned with birds… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.22.23”

Holiday Traditions 12.20.23

The ornaments commemorating the First Christmas celebration for both of my sons are precious – one in the year 1988 and one in the year 1992! Adorable! When we still lived in Pennsylvania near Longwood Gardens, it was an annual tradition to visit the Christmas… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.20.23”

Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Saint-Côme d’Olt to Estaing

April 11, 2023 Today’s walk to the picturesque village of Estaing was by far my favorite day since the beginning of the journey. It would also prove to be the longest – clocking in at 21.5 kilometers. The weather started out cloudy with a… Continue Reading “Le Puy Camino – via Podiensis: Saint-Côme d’Olt to Estaing”

Holiday Traditions 12.18.23

The carousel turns My horse rises up and, then, down I snatch the gold ring!            ~Lynn Thomas Amber I’ve always had a fascination with carousels. I can’t pass up riding one whenever we come across them in our travels. When I’m gliding along on a painted… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.18.23”

Holiday Traditions 12.11.23

This ornament is cool for 2 reasons. Number one – the model year for this Ford truck replica is indicated on the front of the truck – 1956. That’s the year I was born. 🙂 The other cool thing about this ornament is that… Continue Reading “Holiday Traditions 12.11.23”