Franciscan on Sister Water

Before the covid pandemic came into it’s full swing in Portugal, we were able to visit a beautiful peaceful place up in the mountains called Talisnal.  This is an area that once raised cattle, then the area was planted with trees and the people left the area.  However, today there are these interesting old schist […]

Last Winter we stayed in Licata, Sicily and were able to travel around the island to enjoy many of the sites, tastes and cultural events of Sicily.  Many people have influenced the Sicily of today and while visiting around one can sometimes pick out a particular group’s influence and historical accomplishments. One of the most […]

Last summer we decided to explore Cyprus and winter there.  We arrived at Latchi, Cyprus in July and sailed around the island, from Latchi to the UN border.  We found many beautiful places to stop and had a great summer.   One of my favorite places was Serenity Bay on the East Coast.  The bay […]

I’ve been reading the story, “The Odysey” by Homer and it reminds me a little of our travels.   Of course, we haven’t run across any Cyclops, sex crazed Goddesses or man eating people, etc.  However, while traveling through the Aegean you never know what you may come across.  There are always new adventures, people to […]