Visiting Pompeii, the city destroyed by Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, has always been high on my list of things to see and it didn’t disappoint. The Nuceria Gate was our welcome to Pompeii. The first excavations at Pompeii occurred in 1748, with archaeological work continuing to this day. There is still a significant portion of the site that remains… View Post
We had been to Rome and wanted to see something different so we got a guide who drove us to Bracciano. The Castello di Bracciano is just outside of Rome and is one of the most impressive castles in Italy. Completed in 1485 by the Orsini family, around an existing 12th century Vico fortress, it is one of… View Post
We began our Oceania in Barcelona. This was my first visit to a city that has it all. Art, Food, and a Vibrant Historical City. This is my top Four Things to Do and Visit. Number One – Of course you must visit La Sagrada Familia Basilica. It is a giant Basilica that has been under construction since 1882 (that’s… View Post
Merry Christmas to All. We had a wonderful year and hope you did as well.
When it snows in Salt Lake City it can really SNOW! It makes for a beautiful winter wonderland that is truly magical. Growing up in Wisconsin I’m use to snow but it’s different. Utah snow is really fluffy and sticks to trees. Don’t you just love it? Utah snow is the perfect background for the Holidays. Downtown Temple Square is… View Post
