
A visit to Normandy: Bayeux — a tapestry, cathedral and D-Day
Bayeux is in the heart of Normandy, a town with a rich history that currently is best known for its ties with World War II.
Bayeux is in the heart of Normandy, a town with a rich history that currently is best known for its ties with World War II.
A visit to the Snaefellsnes peninsula has been described as a way to see Iceland in miniature. This finger-like appendage to the island is only 43 miles long and only a few hours drive from Reykjavik. Yet within a day’s journey here you have a chance to see features typical of the Icelandic countryside; fjords, black sand beaches, a stunning coastline, thermal hot springs, volcanic mountains, rugged lava plains, lava tubes and a glacier on the iconic Snaefellsjokull volcano (4800′).
Barcelona’s La Bouqueria Market is one of Europe’s oldest and largest covered markets, with an area larger than a football field covered with stands selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and especially seafood in incredible variety.
DrFumblefinger’s journey around Iceland continues, with some beautiful scenery in the north country.
South Iceland is remarkable for pretty farms in its western portion, rugged mountains, beautiful waterfalls, and the close proximity of several large glaciers (and a memorable glacial lagoon) in its eastern portion, all of which are easily accessible. Like the entire island, South Iceland offers a dramatic representation of the island’s volcanic history.
these is located about a one hour drive from the capitol, the farthest at least another hour beyond. All three sites are well worth seeing.
Iceland is an adventure waiting to happen. There’s no better starting place than its largest city.
Portugal’s answer to Bavaria’s fairy-tale castles (and to Disney!), the Pena Palace sits high on a mountaintop above the town of Sintra.
Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi…
Bayeux is in the heart of Normandy, a town with a rich history that currently is best known for its ties with World War II.
A visit to the Snaefellsnes peninsula has been described as a way to see Iceland in miniature. This finger-like appendage to the island is only 43 miles long and only a few hours drive from Reykjavik. Yet within a day’s journey here you have a chance to see features typical of the Icelandic countryside; fjords, black sand beaches, a stunning coastline, thermal hot springs, volcanic mountains, rugged lava plains, lava tubes and a glacier on the iconic Snaefellsjokull volcano (4800′).
Barcelona’s La Bouqueria Market is one of Europe’s oldest and largest covered markets, with an area larger than a football field covered with stands selling fresh fruit, vegetables, meat and especially seafood in incredible variety.
DrFumblefinger’s journey around Iceland continues, with some beautiful scenery in the north country.
South Iceland is remarkable for pretty farms in its western portion, rugged mountains, beautiful waterfalls, and the close proximity of several large glaciers (and a memorable glacial lagoon) in its eastern portion, all of which are easily accessible. Like the entire island, South Iceland offers a dramatic representation of the island’s volcanic history.
these is located about a one hour drive from the capitol, the farthest at least another hour beyond. All three sites are well worth seeing.
Iceland is an adventure waiting to happen. There’s no better starting place than its largest city.
Portugal’s answer to Bavaria’s fairy-tale castles (and to Disney!), the Pena Palace sits high on a mountaintop above the town of Sintra.
Almost everyone who visits Barcelona goes knowing a little about Antonio Gaudi, the “moderniste” architect of the Sagrada Familia basilica and a host of unusual early 20th century buildings. Those who don’t soon find out that Gaudi…