Cremona – Its History is Music
One sunny morning just before noon, in the medieval town of Cremona, Italy, we joined a small group gathered in the silence of the town’s small council chamber. From a side door, a slight man, immaculately dressed, slipped in, stood before us and without a word raised a violin and began the first of a few classical pieces: Vivaldi, Bach, Masini. In about thirty minutes he nodded and slipped away as silently as he’d entered. (Click on the article's bold title to read the whole story.)
Lisbon – The city of seven hills
They call Lisbon the City of Seven Hills for good reason: When we’ve gone for walks we’re almost always going up somewhere or coming down from somewhere. The inclines may be steep or slight, but two things are sure: Each offers dramatic views and is filled with vibrant life. (Click on the article's bold title to read the whole article.)
Easy Does It On Aruba
A slender sandy island in the Caribbean with customs from its Dutch legacy, Aruba's a favorite of Canadians and Europeans.
New Mexico Landscape Inspires
One shining summer day in 1929, a steam train made its usual stop in the history-laden town of Santa Fe, New Mexico. Two sisters stepped down. One, Georgia O'Keeffe, was an artist, drawn for obvious reason: New Mexico's dramatic landscape of red stone mountains and steep stark valleys. O'Keeffe was a very private woman and New Mexico also offered privacy. (To read the complete article, click on the large print title.)
Aruba
Aruba, an alluring tropical island with a European heritage. (Click on the article's large print title to read the story.)
In Tucson the present looks to the past
The city honours its past, so when we spent a month there last winter, we dropped in at a gathering celebrating one of the most notable periods of its past; the coming of a remarkable man, a Jesuit. (Click on the article's title to read the whole article.)