World Trade Center Wreckage on 9/11
This twisted piece of wreckage from the World Trade Center is on display at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester, England.
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A Schedule Update
Quite a few of our friends, family, followers, and readers have been asking us where we’re going next and if our schedule has changed. As [Read More…]
Farewell Robin Williams
I learned of Robin Williams’ death this morning from a text I received overnight from my daughter. She knows I’m a huge, huge fan. If [Read More…]
Chuck: Scoundrel or Gentleman?
I knew when we left home back in June that I’d need to get a haircut come early August, that I’d–in fact–be getting past due [Read More…]
Congratulations To Our $25 Amazon Winner!
Congratulations Renya Wasson, winner of our $25 Amazon gift card this month!
Cheers, Valencia! Hola, Manchester!
Cheers, Valencia! We shall miss… Your tasty tapas and perfect paellas! Cold sangria! Our view of the Plaza de Toros! Your friendly, proud, and beautiful [Read More…]
Why There Are So Many Churches in Europe
The Gold-Adorned Ceiling of Valencia’s Iglesia Parroquial de San MartÃn It can be said that it’s hard to see Europe through all the cathedrals. It’s [Read More…]
Europe’s Church Relics: A Matter of Faith
The Holy Grail(Courtesy of Our Friends at EverywhereOnce.com) A few weeks ago we laid eyes on the chalice that Jesus used at the Last Supper, [Read More…]
Top 5 Things You Might Not Know About Bull Fighting
Warning: irreverent humor ensues. 5. There is a league. The President of the league (no less) scored the toreadors the night I went, on merit of [Read More…]
Ode to Edward
Alas, poor Edward! I knew him, Lori. He was an endlessly happy creature, so strong, so virile. Why, I rode on his back a thousand [Read More…]