Syracuse Sunset
Posts Tagged: Europe
Sicilian Sunset
France & Spain
7 minutes to read — 1475 words
It was raining heavily when my flight landed Toulouse-Blagnac Airport in Toulouse, France early on a Saturday evening. Ducking through the raindrops, I made my way to the car my wife and in-laws had rented. We drove southeast about an hour to the town of Carcassonne. Carcassonne’s predominant feature is the massive citadel, La Cité, that rings its hilltop. People have lived in the area around Carcassonne since around 3500 B.C.E., and the Romans built an outpost there around 100 B.C.E.
Sitges
La Sagrada
Collioure
London & Bruges
4 minutes to read — 787 words
A long weekend offered an opportunity to explore London and visit the charming Belgian town of Bruges. We had some excellent food, beer, and chocolate, saw the sights, and took a beautiful bike ride along the Damme Canal.
Moonlit Bruges
Damme Canal
Iceland
15 minutes to read — 3018 words
I spent two weeks circling Iceland’s Ring Road. Beginning in Reykjavík, I explored the country’s mountainous interior, stunning waterfalls, and massive glaciers. The north side of the island offers incredible whale watching and more natural beauty. It was an amazing trip full of friendly people, great food, and interesting history.