Said Arivederci to Marta and headed to Rome
Left the quiet of Verona for the pandemonium of Rome. Didn’t do much, just check into to my hotel and veg.
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Discover my adventures as a Peace Corps volunteer in Armenia (older blog posts from Thailand, Mongolia, and Nepal). Follow along for pictures, stories, and what it’s like living in a rural mountain village in Armenia. Learn about the projects I do, the people I meet, and my daily life as a teacher and volunteer.
The girls show me the magic in the kitchen
At lunch I got to watch the kitchen ballet as Marta, Anatella and their mother handled the noon-time rush. Homemade pasta is prepared fresh every day.
The girls show me the magic in the kitchen Read MoreVerona! Romeo & Juliet were here!
Marta and I toured Verona visiting churches and seeing the old city walls. Even saw a balcony for Romeo & Juliet. And I learned more about her family restaurant
Verona! Romeo & Juliet were here! Read MoreCiao! The Italian boy heads to Italy!
Saying goodbye to my friends in Switzerland, and ciao to my friend Marta in Italy. She is another of my Camino de Santiago friends who I said I would visit.
Ciao! The Italian boy heads to Italy! Read MoreFinding snow at Gurnigel and last day with friends
Another walking-hiking day at Gurnigel where we found snow. The kids were so fascinated by it. A great last day because tomorrow I leave. 🙁
Finding snow at Gurnigel and last day with friends Read MoreCholeren Gorge is a deep canyon creek with waterfalls
Today’s tour of the Swiss countryside included the Choleren Gorge, with lots of waterfalls. We also saw a looong suspension bridge and Lake Thun.
Choleren Gorge is a deep canyon creek with waterfalls Read MoreHiking up in the Adelboden Ski Area
We got out of the city and headed to Daniel and Ariane’s chalet in the mountains. We spent the day hiking up in the Adelboden Ski Area.
Hiking up in the Adelboden Ski Area Read MoreThomas takes me on an overcast tour of Lucerne
Thomas, along with his daughter Hannah, took me on a tour of Lucerne, Switzerland. We had a really good time even though the sun never came out.
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A Gastronomic Experience: Unveiling Switzerland’s Chocolate And Cheese Secrets
Embark on a journey through Switzerland’s chocolate and cheese secrets. Indulge in a gastronomic experience and discover the flavors of Bern and Gruyère.
A Gastronomic Experience: Unveiling Switzerland’s Chocolate And Cheese Secrets Read MoreSeeing all there is to see in Bern, Switzerland
With Daniel and Ariane, we went sight-seeing in Bern, Switzerland. It was a gloomy day so the pictures aren’t that great but it was a fun day out.
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