Odyssey II
Buckle up, as we explore through our camera some of the treasures that we discovered during Odyssey II in 2023 – with tongue firmly planted in cheek.
Try Marsaskala . .
If you ever get to Malta visit Marsaskala for a 3 day stay to recover from your travels. It’s mellow, sunny, picturesque, & full of nice people & good food.
Villa Frere Gardens
This is not just a garden or an old building. It’s now a national monument: Villa Frere was recently designated as a Grade 1 heritage monument by Malta.
Valletta’s Mysterium Fidei Museum
Valletta’s Mysterium Fidei Monastery Museum has opened to the public after 400 years and is worth a visit for its garden & its history when you are in Malta.
12 odd things that I can’t forget
I’m a believer that surprises are 1/3 of the fun of traveling if you stay flexible. All of these were chosen because I have digital pictures of them.
We all still hail the great Julius Caesar
The Forum is a huge site that can wear you out – but slow down a bit and enjoy some of the many interesting details that involve the legendary Julius Caesar.
7 remarkable things to see while in Rome
Here are 7 reasons to keep your smartphone humming as you walk from one major site to another in Rome.
A little 4.5 mile walk through some of the world’s greatest art
My visit to the 54 Vatican Museum galleries, containing over 700,000 masterpieces of sculptures, paintings, tapestries, and maps collected over 6 centuries.
The Rainbow Man and 109 E. Palace
Welcome, your feet have found a path to the entry point used by the first men and women working on a little secret called Project Y on a plateau in Los Alamos.
14 reasons to visit historic Malta
Malta is the smallest country in the EU, but it boasts a wealth of amazing cultural sites dating back 5600 years that we can learn a lot about ourselves from.
My pilgrimage to the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
Barcelona: The Sagrada Familia is well known for its audacious Art Nouveau vision & spectacular construction elements. It’s a rare pilgrimage you should make.
Auguste Renoir in Cagnes
The estate houses 16 original paintings, 30 sculptures, furniture, and the workshop of Impressionist Auguste Renoir who lived here for his final 12 years.
Balconies of Valletta
Have you discovered a Gallarija? I’ve become enchanted by these enclosed balconies above the doorways & shops in Valletta, capitol city of the island of Malta.
Aix: Home of Paul Cezanne
Cezanne’s life in Aix is preserved in several locations available to visitors, thanks to the Aix-en-Provence Tourism Department: Studio, home, and gardens.
My 2019 UNESCO Bucket List
Many on my 2019 list aren’t registered UNESCO sites, but are substantial cultural sites for their respective countries. And some listed are just pure fun . .
Frank Gehry and Seattle
This brief intro to a great building from the wild design of Frank Gehry & an interior inspired by Jimi Hendrix. Included are stock images, links, & text.
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