Monthly Archives: October 2013

Rhodes, Greece

Rhodes is one of those islands that we really need to re-visit.  On this trip in mid-October we got just a taste of this place and were able to see the highlights:  the Plateau of Filerimos with the Church of Our … Continue reading

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Patmos, Greece

Patmos is one of those small Greek islands one seldom hears about but yet has significant importance in Christianity.  It was on Patmos that the Apostle John wrote the Book of Revelation while living in a cave after hearing the … Continue reading

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Sorrento & Pompeii

It was a stormy, blustery morning two weeks ago when we got to Sorrento, Italy.  The city itself is supposed to be beautiful and viewed from the sea we could understand why it’s such a popular destination.  Sorrento is the … Continue reading

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October Trip to Eastern Mediterranean

We just returned from an incredible 15-day trip to Israel, Turkey, Cypress, Crete and a few other amazing places.  We’ll be posting photos and commentary over the next several days as we digest the amount of input we experienced over … Continue reading

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Karlsruhe

There are so many places in Germany that get very little mention in guidebooks.  One of these is Karlsruhe in Baden-Württemberg.  The town actually started in 1715, when the head guy of Baden, or margrave as he was called, ordered … Continue reading

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Weekend in Liechtenstein

Liechtenstein is one of those tiny countries we had always wanted to visit.  Little places like this, including other midgets like Monaco or San Marino, seem to have an independent and fearless spirit.  Despite all odds and through the quirks … Continue reading

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