The Taste of Royalty

My friend Frank L. mentioned on one of my recent posts "food weighs heavily in your memories" and he is absolutely, 100% accurate. I love to cook and more so I love to eat. Therefore, if there is a recipe out there that needs my attention, it will get my attention and I will make it.Some recipes, after having tried them once, end up in the trash...recipe and food included. Other recipes are ones that reappear over and over again because...

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A Traveler's Diary- Final Port: Barcelona, Spain (part 5)

This post is going to be devoted two different/separate areas of the city. The first is located in the Ciutat Vella District of Barcelona, while the other is in the district of Gracia. Which to us, meant ridding the metro once again.  ...

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A Traveler's Diary- Final Port: Barcelona, Spain (part 4)

Getting around this city is one of the simplese things to do. The buses and metro are so easy to figure out and they run constantly.In order to go to one of the biggest and one of the most awe inspiring structures in this country we chose the metro.Ten minutes later we were in 'Eixample Barrio'. Eixample, which translates as "extension" in recognition of its status as the newer part of the city has several highlights of which three belong to...

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A Traveler's Diary- Final Port: Barcelona, Spain (part 3)

 As mentioned in part 1 of my Barcelona posts, Las Ramblas, while not a very long pedestrainized road, has tons of "arteries" leading in and out. Hence, it's never a straight through shot of walking down the .8 mile street. According to my smart watch we walked approximately 8 miles the first time we stepped onto this iconic street. Our origianl goal was to walk a straight line from Plaça de Catalunya all the way to Port Vell. But...

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A Traveler's Diary- Final Port: Barcelona, Spain (part 2)

If you know me, you know that I love food!I am not a picky eater although there are a couple of things I would rather not eat.I love to experiment with food and try something new.On top of that I love cooking food and trying out new recipes.You could say I am a food enthusiast.And because of that I enjoy, VERY MUCH, spending time in kitchen gadget stores as well as food markets.That being said, when I saw the entrance to La Boqueria ..................while...

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A Traveler's Diary- Final Port: Barcelona, Spain (part 1)

 You know you have arrived in Barcelona when from your room balcony you see the Montjuic Lighthouse.The Montjuic Lighthouse (Far de Montjuic) is located part way up the Montjuic mountain which overlooks the harbour at Barcelona, Spain. This lighthouse, was built in 19...

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A Traveler's Diary- Sixth Port Stop: Valletta, Malta

 Step backwards into 1964 and now you have the smallest independent country in the world, Mal...

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A Traveler's Diary- Fifth Port Stop: Santorini, Greece

 Five hundred and eighty eight steps!Yes, count them 588!Actually, you don't need to count them ......because there is a sign telling you so.Not only is it a long way up, but you have to share these steps with donkeys. And you know how donkeys are, they leave a gift for you almost on every step. Then, you not only have to huff and puff  while you climb, you have to also watch your steps so that you don't accidently slip on "something"...

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A Traveler's Diary- Forth Port Stop: Rhodes, Greece

 Welcome to the Medieval times.Gone are the white washed buildings.Gone are the  Cycladic architecture.Gone are the churches at every corner.Gone are the blue and white windmills. Instead, you are faced with old stone structures, castles, and huge for...

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A Traveler's Diary- Third Port Stop: Mykonos, Greece (part 2)

The primary religion in Mykonos is Greek Orthodox, with over 80% of the population identifying as a member of the church and anyone coming to Mykonos will certainly stumble upon many of these buildings devoted to religious contemplation. If you recall from previous post, there are approximately 1200 churches and places of worship around the island. However we chose to visit only a couple of them. The first one was located in the small town...

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A Traveler's Diary- Third Port Stop: Mykonos, Greece (part 1)

 "Once upon a time in an island not so far away, there was a god by the name of Apollo who ruled over light and music. As gods do, Apollo had some offspring which eventually led to the birth of Mykonos. Being a descendant of Apollo, Mykonos was destined for greatness — which he successfully fulfilled as he was the one who hosted the great battle between Zeus and the Titans!" According to Greek mythology, Zeus annihilated the Titans and...

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A Traveler's Diary- Second Port Stop: Pireaus, Greece (part 2)

Honestly, there is so much to see in Athens, Greece.  And like a good "student" I looked up, looked down, looked behind me, and looked ahead. Prompting me to 📸📸📸.Solar water tanksThe beauty queen of Athens 😁We no longer can live without our phon...

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A Traveler's Diary- Second Port Stop: Pireaus, Greece (part 1)

 It's eight a.m. in the morning and we are already docked in the port of Pireaus.&nb...

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A Traveler's Diary- First Port Stop: Katakolon, Greece (part 2)

 No traveling is complete for me without having a few drive by shots.Therefore, between our drive from Olympia to Klio's Honey Farm I tried to capture some of the scenery passing in front of my ey...

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A Traveler's Diary- First Port Stop: Katakolon, Greece (part 1)

 After saying goodbye to Civitavecchia....And sailing for a full day. We arrived at the pretty port of Katakolon, Gree...

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A Traveler's Diary- Begining Venture: Civitavecchia, Italy

 This post and the next few that follow are just as the title indicates, a diary of the the places we visited while abroad.Needless to say when you have been away for several weeks and when you are addicted to hearing the camera's shutter button going "click", inevitably there will be thousands of photos.Most of the captures are basically snapshots. My eyes saw something.My eyes liked what they saw.My brain said: "You need to click".And...

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Triangular Composition! Week 36

 "This week we're training ourselves to look for triangles with Triangular Composition. This is a powerful and versatile technique used by photographers to create visually appealing and balanced images.""Simply put, think of converging leading lines."&nb...

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