After our longest bus ride yet we landed in Porto, Portugal. Though it was the longest (13 hours) transit, it was the most enjoyable because of the breathtaking views of the northern coast of Spain and Basque Country. Porto has spectacular mountains, rich history, and the famous Douro River. Just south of Porto across the…
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Photo Gallery ~ Bilbao, Spain
We spent three beautiful days in Bilbao eating pintxos, drinking wine, and lounging on the beach in Basque Country. View from Artxanda. You can take a tram from the city center – Funicular de Artxanda to the top for spectacular city views. Art installation at the Guggenheim. Stranger Things took over Bilbao! Street performance featuring…
Three Weeks on a Bordeaux Vineyard
We arrived at the vineyard three weeks ago with only the knowledge that we would be assisting where needed in the vines and the cellar. Château Brandeau produces natural wine and though this is a loose term in the realm of wine classification, it is taken very seriously to keep winemaking as natural and eco…
11 essential ingredients for your at home bar (and how to use them)
The days of Rum and Cokes are over. Let me tell you how (just one way) to upgrade your bar without breaking the bank. How to make basic cocktails to impress just about anyone with just 11 ingredients and how to add other ingredients that you may have laying around the house. Tools of the…
