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The Perfect Picnic, France
The Perfect Picnic, France
Today was one of those magical fill-me-up types of days.  Waking up under my fluffy down comforter to the sound of the local church bells ringing 7 o’clock, I turned over and went back to sleep for a bit before…
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
My Adventure in Funchal, Madeira
Our adventure on this Portuguese island began as we got off of our cruise ship and started to walk into town. The first thing we did was take a tour. We learned that Madeira Island has some wonderful wine that…
Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.
Apartheid is exactly where it belongs – in a museum.
South Africa has a good museum teaching us about the ugly history that is apartheid.   The Apartheid Museum in Johannesburg is a moving and thorough lesson in the history of South Africa, the apartheid movement, and the journey back to…
Interview with my brother, age 6
Interview with my brother, age 6
This week, I decided to ask Elio a few questions about this trip. After all, how often do you get to see the world through a 6-year-old’s eyes? Some answers may be short, but that’s a six-year-old for you. Question:…
African Safari
African Safari
Going on a safari is a fantastic experience, from the bumps, bangs, and bonks and the broken tree limbs in your wake, to the majestically amazing yet scary lion 20 feet (6.5 meters) from you. Safaris are a wonderful way…
Enjoying Great Aunt Tante Inge in Dresden, Germany
Enjoying Great Aunt Tante Inge in Dresden, Germany

Enjoying Great Aunt Tante Inge in Dresden, Germany

We planned our route in Europe to be in Dresden Germany to spend the week visiting my great aunt for the week of her 85th birthday. We had a lovely week exploring all that Dresden had to offer, including many…

KathrinJuly 15, 2014March 3, 2015 Germany 1 Comment
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Wind Power of the Past, Present, and Future
Wind Power of the Past, Present, and Future

Wind Power of the Past, Present, and Future

  Did you know that once there were 10,000 Dutch windmills only 200 years ago, before the arrival of the steam engine? Now there are only 900! The Dutch windmills of the past were used to grind grain, flatten seeds…

LorenzoJuly 7, 2014February 24, 2016 Germany, Holland, Roadschooling, The Lo Down, The Netherlands No Comments
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Germany
Germany

Germany

Germany is a fascinating country, from its involvement in WWI and WWII to its delicious cuisine. Germany’s friendly people and landmarks are also great. For instance, when I think of Germany, I think of Nazis, castles, the Berlin wall, and…

LorenzoJuly 5, 2014July 21, 2014 Germany, The Lo Down 4 Comments
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Crazy King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle
Crazy King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle

Crazy King Ludwig II’s Neuschwanstein Castle

We had a lovely day at Neuschwanstein Castle today. I have always admired the castle and even tried to work it in to several different visits to Europe but it hasn’t happened. Until today. This trip, we actually scheduled a…

KathrinJune 30, 2014July 20, 2014 Germany 3 Comments
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My Visit to Legoland in Germany
My Visit to Legoland in Germany

My Visit to Legoland in Germany

Legoland is the name of an amazing amusement park. We have now gone to two! There are six Legolands around the world, though the two we went to had the same rides. This visit in Germany was spectacular and definitely…

LorenzoJune 28, 2014July 19, 2014 Germany, The Lo Down 9 Comments
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Dr. Spaghetti – Prologue

  “Space: a place with many amazing, habitable planets. All of the Del Dolce union has been fascinated with the possibility of expansion since the beginning of time. And now, with revolutionizing lightspeed technology, we can actually explore and capture…

LorenzoJune 20, 2014July 20, 2014 The Lo Down 1 Comment
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Bruce’s “10 Reasons NOT to take your Kids Around the World”

  I often see blog posts by fellow travelers that inspired and move me.  And some days it just so happens to be on a day when I’ve woken up thinking “What the heck are we doing?” This is the…

KathrinJune 4, 2014June 4, 2014 Family Travel, RTW Travel 3 Comments
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Spring in France – The Five Senses
Spring in France – The Five Senses

Spring in France – The Five Senses

  Feeling Feeling grass on legs. Bugs crawling. Cool breeze blowing. Warm sun on my face.  Scent Scent of wildflowers Breeze blowing a whiff of cows. Freshly baked baguette.  Sound Hearing spring-birds chirp. Church bells chime noon. Bees buzzing. Cold…

LorenzoJune 3, 2014June 5, 2014 France, The Lo Down 2 Comments
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The Perfect Picnic, France
The Perfect Picnic, France

The Perfect Picnic, France

Today was one of those magical fill-me-up types of days.  Waking up under my fluffy down comforter to the sound of the local church bells ringing 7 o’clock, I turned over and went back to sleep for a bit before…

KathrinMay 30, 2014May 30, 2014 Family Travel, France 2 Comments
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The Fascinating Medieval History of London
The Fascinating Medieval History of London

The Fascinating Medieval History of London

Did you know that one of England’s queens only lasted ten days? She then was put in prison and, later, beheaded! London has a rich, fascinating medieval history, from beautiful jewels to legendary crows. Right now, Queen Elizabeth II is…

LorenzoMay 27, 2014June 5, 2014 England, The Lo Down 2 Comments
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