United StatesWashingtonThurston CountyMaytownDeep Lake46°54’34” N 122°54’45” W January 1, 2023 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 41 °F
My dad died during our December visit to Washington State. This cast a pall over Christmas, but I’m so glad I was there to grieve with family.
Our trip was a blur, but every morning, my sister andRead more
ItalyFriuli Venezia GiuliaTriesteCittà VecchiaPorto di Trieste45°39’1” N 13°45’53” E
January 6, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 54 °F
We hopped aboard the Costa Deliziosa cruise ship in Trieste. There was no time to explore this historic city, but we had to snap a quick selfie since Larry’s grandparents emigrated to America fromRead more
CroatiaDubrovačko-Neretvanska ŽupanijaGrad DubrovnikPločeDubrovnik Cathedral42°38’24” N 18°6’38” E
January 7, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
We are so jet lagged! More so than usual. I blame lingering grief, although I know that wherever my dad is, he’d be happy to see me and Larry traveling.
I read an article recently that pointed outRead more
CroatiaDubrovačko-Neretvanska ŽupanijaGrad DubrovnikPločeSaint Ignatius Church42°38’23” N 18°6’34” E
January 7, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
I saw some handsome cats in Old Town Dubrovnik. They all seemed quite well-fed and content.
As we strolled by the sea, I peered over the stone rail and was startled to see a cat curled up on theRead more
ItalySicilyCataniaCatania Ferry Port37°29’46” N 15°5’41” E
January 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Catania, Sicily greeted us with brilliant hues and lenticular clouds forming over Mt Etna. I’ve never been here before and am excited to take a walking tour through the old town.
ItalySicilyCentro - S. Cristoforodiocese of CataniaMuseo Diocesano Catania37°30’8” N 15°5’15” E
January 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We saw Vincenzo Bellini’s tomb today in Catania, but for some reason, our guide told us very little about him. She promised to talk about him later, but it seems like she forgot.
I know BelliniRead more
ItalySicilyCataniaDuomo di Catania37°30’8” N 15°5’18” E
January 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
The body of cardinal Giuseppe Benedetto Dusmet is in Catania’s cathedral. Dusmet died in 1894, but after his beatification in 1988, his body was placed here for public view. A silver death maskRead more
ItalySicilyCataniaDuomo di Catania37°30’9” N 15°5’19” E
January 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Here are a few statues that caught my eye on Catania’s cathedral.
ItalySicilyCataniaDuomo di Catania37°30’10” N 15°5’19” E
January 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Sant Agata is Catania’s patron saint. She was martyred when Romans tortured her to death for refusing the advances of one of their men.
One of the atrocities she endured was having her breastsRead more
ItalySicilyCentro - S. Cristoforodiocese of CataniaPalazzo degli Elefanti37°30’10” N 15°5’13” E
January 9, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
Catania’s city hall is called the Palazzo dei Elefanti. Elephants are a common theme throughout the town. The association dates back to a Byzantine magician who rode through town on one manyRead more
Two to Travel Condolences on your loss … such a peaceful setting for your mourning strolls.
Traveler Thank you! Yes, those forest walks with my sister were just what the doctor ordered, very healing for both of us!
Traveler
Washington is so beautiful my sister lived in port orchard Bremerton on green mountain near Silverdale I lived there with her twice in 89- 90 in port orchard where my son was born 33 years ago then on green mountain 96 when my youngest daughter was 4 then went back in 2005 for a visit my sister wanted to go so we went I took her on her last trip to Washington she passed away June first of this year