Food Matters: Paris 2025
In January, Jill, her daughter, my son, and I spent four days in Paris after visiting Belgium. The food is a major draw, and this trip yielded some gems. But…
A long weekend in Albany and Vermont
After dressing up for the Breakthrough T1D Capital Region Gala, Jill and I spent a weekend wandering and relaxing in Albany and southern Vermont. I'd never seen the Empire State…
Wandering: New Orleans edition
We walked and strolled and rode the streetcars and hop-on/hop-off bus and ferry. Here's a bit of what we saw. Btw, I think Lucinda is onto something.
National WW2 Museum in New Orleans
If you want to immerse yourself in World War 2 history, the National WW2 Museum in New Orleans should be on your list to visit. It comprises eight buildings that…
Eating in New Orleans: My favorites
Our trip to New Orleans this week was my first since the early '90s. I don't remember a lot about that visit, other than watching a man carry a goat…
Mid-Atlantic Wanderings
Baltimore, Annapolis, Washington DC, Assateague Island, Virginia Beach, and Norfolk. Many miles in the car and on foot.
NYC Rambling
A long weekend with miles of walking, interesting sights wherever we turned, and delicious food from Toloache, Oscar Wilde, Milk Bar, and Juniors. Next stop: The North Country.
Portugal, Chapter 2
Week two in Lisbon, Olhão, Tavira, Faro, Albufeira, Cacela Velha, and a side trip to Spain.
Portugal: Lisbon, Nazaré, Douro Valley
The idea to go back to Portugal started with a half-baked idea to spend part of December working in Ireland. After Jill and sis-in-law Amy signed on, the destination changed…