Wall Art in Coimbra, Portugal, June 5, 2025 Douglas and I planned to move to Portugal, walk the promenade, and sit by the ocean every day this December. Well, that's not happening this year. But we will start the application process as soon as we are able. If we are blessed, we will visit Portugal... Continue Reading →
Paris, France, May 2024 As a black woman raised in the South in Tennessee, I thought that I was an ordinary person, nothing special about me. I was told that I would probably live my whole life in the South, never going beyond the boundary of my hometown. I was also someone who loved books... Continue Reading →
My husband and I are in Bilbao, Spain. We went to the Guggenheim Museum yesterday, and it was great! The art was exciting, disturbing, interesting, and beautiful. The architecture in Bilbao is wonderful, and we look forward to visiting the Old Town on our last day here on Monday. As you can see, there are... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat are you doing this evening?View all responses We are in countdown mode for our trip to Spain and Portugal. My husband has posted the picture above on my office door, changing the number daily, as if I needed reminding! I am ready to start packing because I begin by overpacking. Then, each... Continue Reading →
Dutch Goes the Photo gave a challenge this week to use the prompt of Tourism. We were asked to share pictures of favorite places you visited and why you enjoyed being there. For the last three years, Douglas and I have spent from two to six weeks traveling in Europe, in hopes of finding a... Continue Reading →
Lately, everything I write are from prompts. Even when I think that I will take a day off from the prompts, I find myself up at nearly midnight in a panic that I am going to miss writing on the words or photos of the day. I remember when I did not even know about... Continue Reading →
Jewels in the Paleontology Museum in Elche, Spain The Archaeological Museum in Elche, Spain The Paleontology Museum, Elche, Spain The breakwater in Quarteria, Portugal Our hands love to feel the texture of items! The two museums in Elche were packed with items that you were allowed to touch, which was so cool! Posted for Cee's... Continue Reading →
Palm trees are the laid-back members of the tree family. They seem so free and unencumbered, as they beautify the landscape. You just know that there is an ocean or sea nearby to refresh your soul. I liked the "fruit" in these trees. Picture taken in Elche, Spain. Posted for Becca Given's Sunday Trees.
Ancient versus Modern in Alicante, Spain It was quite a contrast to see the ancient Roman ruins with modern building right next door. It was like being in two worlds. the tall, current buildings were a contrast to the smaller structures of the past. Posted for the Friendly Friday Photo Challenge by Something to Ponder... Continue Reading →
I saw this door in Elche, Spain, and loved that it was functional with the bars, but also beautiful in the surroundings. I wondered what was behind the doors, considering it has a forest for a roof. Maybe it is a quirky house or an office. Beauty and Function! Posted for Thursday Doors by Norm... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 