Author Archives: volovecto

San Pedro de Timote

Posted on March 5, 2020 by volovecto

We drove 2 1/2 hours north of Montevideo into the Florida region of Uruguay. When it looked like we were in the middle of nowhere, we a saw sign with an arrow, and drove another 14 km on dirt roads … Continue reading →

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Uruguay, first impression.

Posted on March 3, 2020 by volovecto

The nonstop flight from Miami to Montevideo landed around 0945 am. It was nearly a nine hour flight. On the drive from the airport to the old town district, we followed the coastline south. Most of the waterfront appeared to … Continue reading →

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Oh What Fun It Is To Ride

Posted on December 27, 2019 by volovecto

…in a one horse open sleigh. Especially if that sleigh is pulled by Pete, the Wonder Horse. We got our sleigh ride, complete with jingle bells. Thomas at Foxfire Revival Farm is Pete’s caretaker and partner. They had enough snow … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas From Vermont

Posted on December 25, 2019 by volovecto

Searching for snow and a white Christmas, we headed to Vermont. The Inn at Weathersfield was a perfect setting for a Christmas getaway, but this year the snow was a little sparse. The Inn was built in 1792 and is … Continue reading →

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Colorful Cartagena

Posted on November 20, 2019 by volovecto

                                     

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More Cartagena

Posted on November 19, 2019 by volovecto

As we’ve become more familiar with the streets and the neighborhoods, we decided to walk from the old town to the fort, Castillo San Felipe. The main gate to the old walled city Through the main gate, past Getsemani, and … Continue reading →

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Getsemani. Cartagena Today.

Posted on November 18, 2019 by volovecto

If the old walled city is the Cartagena of history and the past, then Getsemani is the Cartagena of the here and now. We left our hotel around 4 pm and walked out the main gate of the walled city … Continue reading →

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Cartagena. Things to do within the old walled city.

Posted on November 17, 2019 by volovecto

We are staying within the old city. There is a lot to see and it is very clean. It is a UNESCO World Heritage site after all. But Cartagena is no longer “undiscovered” and cruise ships now stop here. There … Continue reading →

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Cartagena, Colombia. First Impression.

Posted on November 16, 2019 by volovecto

Three years ago my sister tried to get me to travel with her to Cartagena, and I declined. That was a mistake, but she finally got me here. This is a colorful, vibrant city. We arrived on a direct flight … Continue reading →

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Another October In Oregon

Posted on October 24, 2019 by volovecto

Last October the Oregon weather was sunny and warm.  Not so this year.  Just a few sunny days mixed with clouds and rain.   October weather is always a toss up, sometimes nice, sometimes not. My mother’s geraniums. But my one … Continue reading →

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