Venice

Napoleon was mentioned about this structure. I cannot remember. The "needle" it is to me. Look it up, this is a test.

This is such a good picture of Carmen. We were over on the island of Moreno, where they make that famous glass. It as cold, rainy and it snowed. That is Venice across the bay.

Just Chillin'

Our hotel offered us afternoon tea and crumpets. This is it. The first hotel we got was horrible so we found this one. More to our liking and "expensive" tastes.

The beautiful Church. It is awesome. Now part of it is a museum. There are four horses right over the middle arch that were given to the Pope my the Roman Emperor.

This is the famous plaza. All around the sides are stores and cafes. Expensive, but I'll tell you, the food is great here.

Captured Carmen and MOM feeding the pigeons. I could not believe mom let this happen!! They just surround you, even if you dont have any food.

Mom just had to have her picture with these guys. As you can see, they didn't like it. JERKS

One of the many bridges that cross the canals.

One of the many "statures" MOM, Carmen, me

Just a busy street

all of us at breakfast, they always give a "shot" of alcohol after. I'm the only daring one!!
That is my MOM and my niece, Carmen.

All of us having dinner. Carmen, me, Mom and best friends, Diana and Cathy.

Volunteer of the Year Luncheon

My office mates and I nominated our secretary (well, he is a guy and probably wouldn't like to be called that) for volunteer of the year award. He works a 40 hour week and keeps all of us on schedule and actually runs the office. He is an ex marine, and doesn't take any flack from the Soldiers. Anyway, he won. My office mate, Nicole, and I got a little board during the luncheon, as you can tell. But we were happy Drex won.

Christmas in Florida - Swimming with Dolphins

Old Picture of my family (before Tracine) in Cuba

Some of the Churchs I've seen around Europe

The European people are very religious and build beautiful churches. The insides of these churches are awesome!! They are gilded with gold on some statues and alters, and there are paintings that are so beautiful. The ceilings are painted, and there is a huge pipe organ in every church.

Poland, Polish Pottery Making

The women work in these factories and design all the patterns. Then they hand paint every single piece. They initial the piece, and the pattern is identified as exclusively theirs. Some of the pieces are so lovely. Polish Pottery is very expensive in the States, and the main color used is, blue. (As you can see.) The factories are hot, cramped, and filled with dust. Very difficult conditions to work in. The makers of the pottery see very little of the profits from the pottery.

Brothers Grimm Town and Castle

I loved this place! I have always read their stories, and Disney made lots of his movies from their stories and fairy tales. I bought their complete works in a book at the castle along with a poster of them. There is a museum there of their original writings in their handwriting. Also, their family tree. They also do puppet shows during the summer for the local children. These puppets are marionets, actually, and are hand made. Some are very, very old and they tell the stories of the Grimm Brothers, along with other ledgends of Germany and the city. I watch a performance and was just awe struck! So happy to have been able to visit these creative writers.