Author Archives: Janette

Italy Chronicles: Part 6 (Padua, San Marino, Gubbio)

Posted on May 31, 2024 by Janette

At this point in our journey, we saw areas I knew very little about, so I was excited as we made our way through central Italy again. Our first stop of the day was Padua. Known for having the second … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 5 (The Lake Region, Verona, Venice)

Posted on May 28, 2024 by Janette

At this point, we were over halfway through our journey around Italy. We continued our time in the North by visiting the lakes’ region. The area was about 10 degrees cooler than central Italy, and in early March…it could be … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 4 (Santa Margarita de Ligure, Portofino, Milan)

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Janette

Traveling to these cities excited me because I didn’t know much about this part of Italy and I could not wait to see it. Due to rough water, we could not arrive in Portofino by boat. Instead, we took the … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 3 (Florence, Pisa, Cinque Terre-Vernazza, Genoa)

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Janette

Ahhh, Florence…the country’s cultural center, the heart of the Renaissance, and one of my favorite cities. Few people can visit this location and not be impressed by its history, importance, or beauty. Many of the buildings were constructed in the … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 2 (Orvieto, Castiglione Del Lago, Siena, Monteriggioni, and San Gimignano)

Posted on May 2, 2024 by Janette

Orvieto was the first of many hilltop towns we would explore. From the outside, we could see the large walls surrounding the city. Using an elevator to reach the city we experienced the amazing views of the surrounding area below … Continue reading →

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Italy Chronicles: Part 1 (Rome and Vatican City)

Posted on April 26, 2024 by Janette

Setting out on a family vacation as adults was exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. The last time we were all together having an adventure was nearly 25 years ago, so traveling to Europe was sure to be memorable…for … Continue reading →

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Beginning Anew

Posted on January 24, 2024 by Janette

I know we are already well into January, but the holidays got away from me this year, and I always try to appreciate the year that has ended before moving forward. In the spirit of setting myself up for 2024, … Continue reading →

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Auld Lang Syne Again

Posted on January 21, 2024 by Janette

The end of 2023 did not pan out as expected. A Fall family trip was postponed, a case of COVID-19 caused a Thanksgiving cancelation, and I had a terrible head cold that lasted over two weeks in December. But, in … Continue reading →

A Summer of Growth

Posted on September 3, 2023 by Janette

Hurricanes and tropical storms aside, this summer has been a great year for blooming. Everything from tomatoes to tulips had a great season with bountiful yields. Luckily, we planted some new items in our yard that seem to be very … Continue reading →

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Foliage from my travels

Posted on August 6, 2023 by Janette

Looking back on my travels, I can easily remember where I traveled by looking at pictures of plants. Many places I have explored have palm trees or other tropical elements making it hard to tell one location from another. But … Continue reading →