A Salute To All Those Who Served Veterans Day is more a time to remember than a holiday and we all should give thanks for those who served this country regardless of who they were. Following is a return visit to the location of one of the America’s most horrific battles and one of ourContinue reading “Revisiting D-Day On Veterans Day”
Category Archives: A Bit Of History
Love Locks Become An Epidemic
A Statement of Love Goes Viral We weren’t aware of love locks before about a decade or so ago but now as we travel we come across collections of padlocks attached to bridges, fences and other public structures everywhere. It wasn’t difficult to figure out what was going on by all the couples names engravedContinue reading “Love Locks Become An Epidemic”
The Historic Charleston, South Carolina
Spend Some Time With A Classy Lady It has been a number of years (actually a few decades) since we last visited and, while it is hard to believe that a city, which is over two and a half centuries old, can change a lot in that time, it really has and much for theContinue reading “The Historic Charleston, South Carolina”
The Remarkable Hoi An, Vietnam
Visiting the historic and well preserved town of Hoi An, Vietnam not far from Da Nang.
Walking Past A Street Sign…
This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”
Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church
The Church Of St. Luke, Liverpool, England This landmark church is commonly referred to as the bombed-out church. It was constructed between 1811 and 1832. Besides being intended as a parish church it was also to be used as a ceremonial venue by the city government as well as a concert hall. St. Luke’s wasContinue reading “Liverpool’s Bombed Out Church”
The Intentional Travelers 