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Copenhagen’s Round Tower served as an observatory in the 17th century. Today the tower is an architectural oddity that provides views over the city. Visiting Copenhagen’s Round Tower A pleasant neighborhood We begin by wandering Read More …
Copenhagen’s Vor Frelsers Kirke (Our Savior’s Church) is famous for its spiraling external staircase. Climbing the tower at Vor Frelsers Kirke I have this thing for towers (well, any high place really) and came to Read More …
We signed up for a canal cruise as a way to get an overview of the city. Cruising in Copenhagen The tour begins in Nyhavn, but quickly moves out of the short canal and into Read More …
We head to Nyhavn (the New Harbor, dug in the 1670s to allow ships to sail into the center of Copenhagen) for lunch. I I’m eager to be by the water and my cousins (who Read More …
While we wait for the bus in Salzburg, Austria, local residents stop by to have their bikes checked and tuned. This was on a main transit corridor where the street was lined with bus stops Read More …
The opportunity to study photograhy in Italy was an opportunity to explore Rome, Umbria, and Tuscany at a gorgeous time of year. Rome Day 1: Rome Ristorante Il Secchio Since we haven’t really eaten anything Read More …
Apparently the overlook at Piazzale Michaelangelo is THE place to be for sunset in Florence. It is pretty much mobbed when we arrive. The view is lovely, the light continually changing as the sun moves Read More …
Ah, Sunday morning in Florence. The churches will be filled with worshipers this morning, so the city – and particularly the plaza around the duomo – should be peaceful for once. It is just a Read More …
Having sent off much of the rest of our group, we have a bit more time to wander through the fog on our own. It’s a quiet morning, with only a few people going about Read More …
Our walk to and from the San Giovenale took us along the wall and through the seemingly ancient Quartiere di Serancia. We found a few unexpected surprises along the way, including an open door that Read More …