Overview Roe, an Exotic Speak Easy Seafood Restaurant in Portland, OR – October 18, 2019 Roe, unfortunately, fell victim to COVID-19 and is now permanently closed. Roe, an exotic seafood-themed restaurant in downtown Portland, is tucked away along Morgan’s Alley…
Arriving at 145 mph The fast train from Florence took about two hours, at times reaching 145 mph — comfortable, with snacks and water, and only slightly Clampett-like as we hauled bags, backpacks and a stroller through the station. Then…
Arriving via Assisi We reached Florence on day five by way of Assisi, where a local guide, Daniella, walked us through Santa Chiara and the Basilica of San Francesco after lunch at Trattoria La Pallotta. Dinner our first Florence night…
Home Base: Villa Conti, Terentola We based the whole Tuscany stretch at Villa Conti, a private home in Terentola near Cortona that was first built in 1786. Pool, olive trees, a small kitchen and old-style bathrooms — super cute, a…
Overview el Herradero Mexican Grill Delicious Mexican Food in Cabo – November 22, 2016 This blog is from a Facebook memory that recently appeared on my page. When it popped up, it reminded me of how great this meal was…