by eandl | Oct 5, 2013 | International Travel
The landscape of Lanzarote is stark and dramatic, with volcanic rocks of all colors surrounding small pockets green vegetation. We were based in Playa Blanca so we mostly explored the southern and central sections of the island. On our first full day we drove up to La...
by eandl | Oct 4, 2013 | Food & Drink, International Travel
One of the more unexpected things on a dry, volcanic island like Lanzarote are the vineyards. The hills in the La Geria region are dotted with semi-circle stone walls, each housing a struggling vine planted in volcanic ash. It’s a fine line between struggling...
by eandl | Sep 20, 2013 | International Travel, Travel
Even though I am not traditionally a fan of light beer, when in Köln, you need to try the Kölsch! Both places we visited only had the traditional light beer on draft and it comes as a standard 0.2dl pour. The waiter will mark your coaster with a hash mark to indicate...
by eandl | Sep 19, 2013 | International Travel
After a mid-afternoon nap we were off to The Flora und Botanischer Garten Köln, just a few tram stops up to the zoo stop, then a quick walk past the zoo to the free gardens. Usually we see European gardens in late Fall to early spring, so it was quite nice to see...
by eandl | Sep 18, 2013 | Art, Food & Drink, International Travel, Travel
The massive Kölner Dom fills your view as you leave the Köln central train station. While the exterior could use a vigorous power-wash, it remains absolutely stunning. fancy handle; impressive archway The interior is cavernous, with massive mulch-columned beams...