Monthly Archives: June 2013

Falling in love with Aix-en-Provence . . . again

Posted on June 30, 2013 by katemahar

The first time I visited Aix-en-Provence was in the mid-1980s. It was early evening in the first week of December when we arrived, and chillier than I expected the sunny South of France might be. We were immediately enchanted by … Continue reading →

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A different journey

Posted on June 28, 2013 by katemahar

I’ve been on a different journey this month of June. It has involved trips to the doctor’s office and to the hospital for same day surgery. My activities have been more geared toward self-reflection and wondering what life might become … Continue reading →

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“Down Home” on the Amalfi Coast

Posted on June 17, 2013 by katemahar

Vietri sul Mare is known as the first (or the last) of the picturesque towns dotting the Amalfi Coast in southern Italy. It’s also one that isn’t as heavily frequented by tourists as destinations like Positano, Sorrento and the town … Continue reading →

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Let’s play Name That Landmark!

Posted on June 12, 2013 by katemahar

I don’t know about you, but ever since I switched from film to a digital camera (yes, I am THAT OLD!), I come home from trips with so many damned pictures, it’s ridiculous. A good percentage of them are either … Continue reading →

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Loving Frank’s Taliesin West

Posted on June 10, 2013 by katemahar

It doesn’t take long to drive from Phoenix and its well-manicured suburbs and find yourself in the vast, dry Sonoran Desert. And one of the fascinating places to discover outside the city is the architectural marvel, Taliesin West, built by … Continue reading →

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Coffee break in Middleburg

Posted on June 8, 2013 by katemahar

As you know, I’m a great proponent of river cruises. The first one I took was Avalon’s “Tulip Time” cruise in early April several years ago. I fell in love with the sites, people, history, food – truly every memorable … Continue reading →

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Reasons to return to Rome, Part Four: Keyhole in the Green Door

Posted on June 6, 2013 by katemahar

One of the lesser known attractions in Rome involves the simple act of looking through the keyhole of an old green door. The door is located on a site that was originally a palace, then a Benedictine monastery, and then … Continue reading →

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