Art Adds Beauty to our World St. Peter’s Basilica Imagine a world with no color, no dimension and no art. The creator of all things crafted the earth in all its beauty and wonder. God is the master artist and
News Flash, Cappuccino from Lucca September 8, 2016 Scored a 24 Two days is Lucca raised the bar in the competitive Cappuccino race. Both cappuccinos bought in Lucca, raised the standards. Rome began strong and then went downhill. Lucca scored
Hanging from Cliffs…Why Not? Canyoning with Simone Saturday, September 3, 2016 This is the first repel, soon I disappear beneath the rock on the right. Some might think we were crazy, maybe we were. I paid good money for this
A Quest for the Ultimate Cappuccino Rome, Italy August 30 – September 2, 2016 I have never been much of a cappuccino connoisseur, but Europe cries to be the place to convert. There are essential elements that a cappuccino must
84 Degrees and Sunny Wednesday August 31, 2016 On occasion, I have questioned the abilities of weather reporters in Vancouver, Washington. Checking the hourly weather, the forecast calls for 0 % chance of rain. However, when I look out my
Tuesday in Rome August 30, 2016 “Due cappuccinos e due napoletano,” was Sophie’s cry in the bustling café in Rome. Liz, played by Julia Roberts, in my favorite movie, “Eat, Pray, Love,” was desperate for her morning coffee. Unfamiliar with
The Departure August 28-29, 2016 Traveling abroad can often be wrought with stress and anxiety from the start. Traffic getting to the airport, long lines to check in, and sometimes even misplaced passports or vital paperwork can start any trip
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go!–28 Days in Europe We are poised at the starting line; bent over, splayed fingers just a hint behind the line, and feet firmly placed in the starting blocks. Positioned for full acceleration we wait
Tired of the Same Old Night Out? People typically go visit one restaurant and indulge in several courses over one or two hours. Are you looking for something more fun and adventurous for your evening? Try tapas hopping! It’s a
Outside the Window By: Tracy Beard It was hours after dusk on a dreary Thursday evening. The sun went down early in March in the city of Vancouver. The days were beginning to warm, but the nights were still frigid.
