Behold The Top Of Athens! Yes, you are looking at Lycabettus Hill, which towers over Athens Greece, even higher than the majesty of The Parthenon atop The Acropolis! While The Parthenon is the centerpiece of Athens, just a few miles… Read More ›
Memoirs
A Celebration Of “The King”, Elvis Presley! He Died 44 Years Ago…His Seattle Connection!
Honoring “The King”, Elvis Presley… It’s hard for new generations to fully understand the pop culture significance of this photo: and hard to imagine that we lost Elvis Presley far too soon….at just 42 years old. Elvis was a pop… Read More ›
Happy Birthday Julia Child! A Celebration With Her Boeuf Bourguignon Recipe! A Tour Of Her Real Kitchen And Dan Aykroyd Too!
Cooking With Julia Child! Happy birthday to one of the most iconic figures in food, Julia Child! I am such a fan of her life – she was a Chef, TV Host, Cookbook Author and arguably the “first foodie” ever!… Read More ›
From Oia To Ammoudi Bay In 1,000 Steps! Our Long Hike To Santorini’s Octopus Palace!
Welcome To Oia! This is the gorgeous town of Oia on the Greek Island of Santorini – and know that it is pronounced “E-Uh” with the emphasis on the E. And this is one of their windmills! It’s Santorini’s largest… Read More ›
I Made Eggs “Two Days Two Ways!” Here Are Recipes For Baked Eggs And Spinach Eggs!
Time To Make Some Eggs! A friend of ours once gave Alex a dozen FRESH eggs – yes, they have chickens – so I surprised her with “Eggs Two Days Two Ways” – and wanted to share the recipes! Barbara’s… Read More ›
Powerful “Roadrunner” Documentary! A Candid, Inside Look At Anthony Bourdain’s Troubled, Spiritual Life On The Road…
Anthony Bourdain Was A “Roadrunner”… I just saw one of the most powerful, candid and intimate looks at the late Chef Anthony Bourdain….warts and all – but vital to try and understand his life and legacy. About the title: “always… Read More ›
The Incredible Athens Parliament Video! The “Changing Of The Guard” Ceremony In Greece!
This Is Greece’s Parliament Building! One of the most enjoyable parts of our recent trip to Greece – our first time ever – was to discover memorable things by accident! This is the Greek Parliament building in Athens, which happens… Read More ›
The Changing Face Of Amsterdam! Are The “Red Lights” Moving Out? Here’s An Update Plus A Look At All Of The City’s Magic!
Welcome To Amsterdam! I love to travel, and had the chance to explore a unique area of the world a few years ago… If you’ve never been to The Netherlands, you are missing out on a beautiful and unique country!… Read More ›
Hiking Santorini’s Incredible Caldera! From Fira To Oia – A Walk Along A Volcano’s Ridge!
Santorini’s Incredible Caldera! This panorama shot from our Hotel is the only way to capture even part of Santorini’s incredible Caldera – the shell of a volcano now filled partly with the Aegean Sea! Directly in front of our room… Read More ›
A Fish Pedicure! It’s Real – And I Had It! Welcome To Santorini’s Fish Spa! “What The Friday!?!?!” A Bonus Souvlaki!
Check the second line of this poster. What to say about a company with a treatment that promises to “nibble and suck away the dry skin on your feet.” I say this: “What The Friday!?!?!?” Welcome To Thira, Santorini! Also… Read More ›
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