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Images of Hanko, Finland

Posted on June 24, 2021 by volovecto

Hanko is a beautiful coastal town in southern Finland. There is a walking path along the water that leads out of town and takes you past villas, many with names and dates painted on the side.

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There is no better place than Finland and no better time than Midsummer to break a 15 month involuntary hiatus from travel. So here I am, in Hanko, Finland, as the “plus one” on another working holiday. It was not … Continue reading →

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Fika

Posted on May 6, 2021 by volovecto

Fika, is a lovely Swedish tradition that my family has adopted with gusto. Here at home, my parents and grandparents used to have coffee and a little something in the afternoon. As kids, we called it “3 o’clock nourishment.” We … Continue reading →

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Lilac Days at the Hulda Klager Lilac Gardens, Woodland, Washington

Posted on May 3, 2021 by volovecto

Lilacs being my favorite flower, every Spring I hope to be able to make a trip home to Oregon in time to enjoy my mother’s lilacs in bloom. Luckily, this year my Spring trip coincided with the Lilac Days festival … Continue reading →

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Historic Timberline Lodge, Mt. Hood, Oregon

Posted on March 10, 2021 by volovecto

My annual birthday trip this year was not out of the country, but I did get to a beautiful historic site that has personal and national significance. https://www.timberlinelodge.com/ Built in 1937 and declared a National Historic Landmark in 1977, Timberline … Continue reading →

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Last Look

Posted on March 9, 2020 by volovecto

San Pedro de Timote is a good place to find peace and relaxation. The food was good, but the desserts were great. Leonardo and Brian, two of the waiters in San Pedro’s restaurant, were very helpful. We quickly learned to … Continue reading →

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Getting Into The Gaucho Groove

Posted on March 7, 2020 by volovecto

We came to San Pedro for horseback riding and relaxation. We found both. Beto took us and one other guest on a very nice ride in the surrounding area. We saw several herds of horses and some cattle. Here at … Continue reading →

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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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