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.
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.
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.
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.
Should I use fish fertilizer on roses?
Yes. Pilgrims even buried fish in the soil to ensure vigorous plant growth and plentiful harvests. It increases the total organic matter in the soil.
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.
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 . .
Is the World’s Biggest Rose Bush really in Arizona?
According to Guinness, this Lady Banksia is the world’s biggest rose bush. In 1940, when Mr. Ripley saw it, it was ‘only’ 2000 sf across, now it’s over 8000.
The Palaces of the Alhambra
This World Heritage site in Grenada began as a 13th century Moorish Palace with gardens overlooking the city. My images show its exterior & interior details.
Alhambra’s Generalife Gardens
A description of this Alhambra garden in Grenada, designed & built by the 14th century Moors weaves around the historic palaces with pictures & info-links.
Frank Gehry, Van Gogh, & Constantine in Arles
The big three in architecture & art in Arles France since the 100 AD: Frank Gehry, Vincent Van Gogh, & Emperor Constantine I of Rome have left a big mark.
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