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Free Entertainment in Siracusa
We spent 10 Euro each for admission to the Archeological Park in Syracuse, Sicily, this afternoon. It was quarter to three when we entered, and we knew we’d have enough time in a couple hours to see the major points of interest before the site closed, or the rain started. The rain came first, but…
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Modern Cuisine in Pompei
After a long day of looking at wreckage and ruins, it’s not likely you’ll want to wander around in search of an interesting meal. Thanks to a recommendation from our equally admirable Hotel Diana, just a half block up the street, we walked into La Bettola del Gusto early enough to be seated, despite our…
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In the meantime, via Minnesota
The interim included a visit to Vegas, joining Tom’s mother (“they don’t have anything like this in Council Bluffs”), a week in Lake Tahoe with Bartels, a week in Washington with Bonnie and Luke, and a time in Minnesota. The stay was extended unexpectedly, but that gave us a chance to wear out our welcome,…
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Good Eats in Santiago
There are just a few spots in Santiago that we’ve visited repeatedly in the three months we’ve lived here. One is Normandie, which we discovered early on when we were still in the Hotel Presidente in Providencia. Conveniently located on Calle Providencia 1234, between Santander and Manuel Montt metro stops, this cozy place is divided…
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The So-Called Routine of a Traveler
Santa Cruz, Chile March 2011 You asked and I didn’t exactly answer, because it’s hard to describe our daily routines when there’s so little pattern. Our routines are quirky and depend on where we are, and for how long. But even as vagabonds, we have developed a rhythm. We wake and read, read and have…