Category Archives: Europe

Vernazza Cinque Terre: A Revisit

Posted on 18 October 2009 by k

22862 We’re back from Vernazza with G’s Parents. We had a great time eating our weight in pesto (yum!), anchovies, and drinking cheap (yet ever-solid) Italian wine… And to work it all off, we fit in a few hikes, too. … Continue reading →

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Tallinn, A Tasty Treat

Posted on 13 September 2009 by g

22735 Our expectations weren’t high for our weekend getaway, traveling to Tallinn (Estonia) with our friends Shaun and Lottie. Under Russian and Soviet control for hundreds of years, we were prepared for a somewhat depressed and developing country. We counted … Continue reading →

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Budapest Holiday: Recently Prune Like

Posted on 2 September 2009 by k

Where did the month go! I haven’t yet finished my thank you notes from our visit to the States and we’re in a new month. Oh, no! Sorry guys! But, meanwhile I’ll provide a quick update on what we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Kayaking in Croatia

Posted on 16 July 2009 by k

22071 So. I’m weird with birthdays and present-giving holidays in general. I don’t like them. They freak me out a bit and no matter what, I always cry. I don’t really know why, but it’s been this way so long … Continue reading →

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Dubrovnik is Beautiful

Posted on 13 July 2009 by g

Perhaps one of our favorite destinations. It has the old world charm of Prague with the coast of Cinque Terre. And who would have thought that we’d love octopus salad. Unfortunately we had to reschedule our kayaking due to rough … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Croatia

Posted on 11 July 2009 by g

And It has been a wonderful welcome. We arrived in Dubrovnik last night after flight delays (ugh) and were greeted with fireworks marking the opening of their summer festival. Fun! It has been one of our easiest arrivals with the … Continue reading →

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Champagne!

Posted on 10 May 2009 by k

Heading to France is like heading home. It’s relaxing and easy. Sometimes France gets a bad rap, but for us, France is heavenly. The people are amazingly friendly and helpful (when you make an effort to know them), the food … Continue reading →

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