Pat and I have lived the last four years largely alone together. First, just the two of us moved to Bratislava. Then, we moved on to Budapest. Our apartments were small with no finished basement or spare bedroom in which… Read More ›
Western Europe
Information on trips we have taken to places in Western Europe.
Paris – Early Days at Home in the 11th Arrondissement
When I searched for an apartment in Paris, I had a handful of requirements: affordable (which, in Paris, is a relative term); close to shopping and “locals” restaurants; and walking distance to the more famous sites of the city center…. Read More ›
One Perfect Day: Hydra Island, Greece
I am trying to recognize the sweet spots in life while they are happening, to grab a hold of them, and to file them very deliberately in my brain. We had one of these recently; a single, perfect day on… Read More ›
Hydra, Greece: An Accidental Hike to the Monastery on Mount Eros
How we ended up at the Prophet Elias Monastery on the top of Mount Eros is still a mystery. As we crossed from Athens to Hydra by ferry, our boat tossed about like a cork in a typhoon while attendants… Read More ›
A Few Days in Naples, Italy
The mention of Naples unleashes a stream of love it or hate it adjectives; filthy, enchanting, frenetic, dangerous. A girlfriend simply warned, “Be careful. A thief broke my friend’s arm while stealing his gold Rolex.” Fortunately, I have my Walmart… Read More ›
The World In Between 