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And, all I want is this

WORLD MEET 2012 SEATTLE in AUGUST! I WILL BE GOING! I HOPE YOU CAN GO, TOO!

Hello and thanks for stopping by! I have been on VT going on 7 years now and I enjoy every aspect this site has to offer from obtaining travel information, to helping others with travel info, making friends and providing a photo album for my family/friends that is accessible "virtually" at any time.

I've had a most interesting life thus far. More about that in my bio. It's been an incredible journey. "Life is Good" is what the wonderful man in my life always tells me. But yet, as good as life can be, life is also too short. It is my hope, that in my lifetime, I can see the world.

I live about 20 minutes east of Los Angeles but consider SoCal (Southern California) my home. Any given weekend, I'm in Huntington Beach, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Big Bear, who knows! I'm definitely not a stay at home kind of person. I'm always on the go and always wondering where are we going next.

Venice, Italy

This year we traveled to Italy and Germany in May for three weeks! The longest trip I have ever taken and my first trip to Italy and Germany. So, every moment I had, I was taking pictures like crazy! We started out in Rome. There is so much to see and do there. This was one of my favorite Italian cities to visit. But, I have to say, I was amazed how different all the Italian cities were from one another. After a few days in Rome, we rented a car and drove through Tuscany and stopped off at Montalcino, Sienna, Pisa, Pistoia, Florence and Venice to name a few!

Florence, Italy

The highlights on this trip for me was seeing the huge, beautiful churches throughout Italy. The architecture so spectacular that nothing in the United States can even compare. Every inch of detail and you really didn't know where or what to look first. The preservation of the ancient Roman empire was also amazing. You could just imagine what life may have been like during that time.

And, the food! Oh my goodness, the food was absolutely delicious. I didn't expect how simple the cooking would be but it was the quality of the components that make it wonderful! Fresh, ripe produce, beautifully cured meats, freshly made pasta was all so good. I was surprised how little garlic and basil was used (in the regions we visited). And, the wine! I found a new respect for Italian wines. Especially, the Brunello di Montalcino!

The Roman Forum

After two weeks in Italy, we took the train to Frankfurt where my boyfriend's family and friends live. Even though this was my first trip to Germany, we didn't get to do too much sight seeing. This trip was more about my boyfriend reconnecting with family and friends. We visited his grandmother who was 96 years of age with her health failing rapidly. I mostly wanted to experience the German cuisine as this is not common back at home and I did enjoy it. I'm not much of a white wine drinker but we did have some wonderful wines. We stayed at his parent's home just outside of Frankfurt in a beautiful rural setting.

Inside the Cathedral of Siena

WORLD MEET 2012 SEATTLE in AUGUST! I WILL BE GOING! I HOPE YOU CAN GO, TOO!

All photos on my travel pages are taken by me unless I specify otherwise.

So, if I were to build a wish list, it would start off like this (not necessarily in this order)...

Tahiti (will probably be our destination next year)
Singapore
England
Australia
India
Brazil
Switzerland
Carribean
Costa Rica
Peru
Japan (again)
New Zealand
Scotland
South Africa
I know I can add a lot more!

Rudesheimer, Germany

The Main River (pronounced mine), near Frankfurt

Intro Updated Apr 13, 2012
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mallyak May 24, 2012 at 9:02 PM Report Abuse

Dear Grace-Thanks for your Good wishes on my Birthday.We are in India at the moment getting ready for the big move.
brendareed Apr 25, 2012 at 11:06 PM Report Abuse

Hi Grace~ Thanks for your note on my Rome page. It is a wonderful city, isn't it! I saw your trip to Italy included a stop in Frankfurt - not too far from my current home. Enjoy! ~Brenda
jekins Apr 20, 2012 at 1:19 PM Report Abuse

hi VT friend i like you trips bye Grace
Homanded Apr 18, 2012 at 9:34 AM Report Abuse

I hope you will enjoy it immensely! We will be in Eastern Europe and Turkey otherwise, I would've loved to have shown you around!

Homer
riorich55 Apr 13, 2012 at 3:17 PM Report Abuse

I will have to go through your Rome pages as we are going there in a few weeks. I'm a possibility for Seattle but can't make a firm commitment just yet.
MINOSUKE Apr 6, 2012 at 4:34 PM Report Abuse

Thank you, Grace! We had a spring storm on my birthday. Today we are going to have an ohanami (enjoying cherry blossoms) party on the riverbank of Shukugawa River, which is close to Eiji's.
bvizzle12 Mar 28, 2012 at 1:18 PM Report Abuse

wow, that food in Germany on the outdoor patio looks amazing!! make me so hungry .lol what is the sauce under the eggs and potatos made off?
pfsmalo Mar 25, 2012 at 10:53 AM Report Abuse

Hi Grace,
If you want to update your resto tip of Mothers House in Klong Muang, Krabi you'll find the address on the tip on my Krabi page.
Regards
Paul
csordila Mar 13, 2012 at 11:10 AM Report Abuse

Grace! Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laszlo
Adagio1 Mar 11, 2012 at 10:49 PM Report Abuse

Hi Grace, alls well down here. We are busy bringing two Bengals (kittens) very tiring but lots of fun.