Paella cooked over the open flame…in 104 degree weather. It sure was tasty. Thanks to Timm, Sharon, Nate, Christina, and the rest of the people who put this feast on for us. It was awesome.
A great sunset to end a great evening.
Italian trains…the way to travel across Italy. Be sure to book the fast one, though.
The Duomo of Milan…impressive and imposing Gothic and Neo-Gothic structure. This dominates the square and the whole area for that matter.
Yes, we went to the top after visiting the massive structure inside.
Shapes everywhere you look.
Viewing the streets below…
Viewing through all the pinnacles…
Viewing across the roof tops…
What a day and what a wonderful piece of history.
At the Sacramento Valley National Cemetery today.
Thanks to all who have served.
enjoy the blossoms…
Budget Travel recently listed precious places in the world that are in danger of going away. On this extensive list were the wine regions of the world…including Napa Valley. Why?
With changes in heat and cold affecting soil conditions, growing quality grapes could be harder to do. Their solution…buy wine! Why? They figure by adding more money to the wine industry, more money can then be spent on developing ways to deal with these changes and on technology to keep grapes healthy.
What do you think?
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