Picture postcard scenery with medieval towers and hill towns and rich farm land.








Picture postcard scenery with medieval towers and hill towns and rich farm land.









Fine dining with friends. Delicious memories. What can I say?





Yesterday we were in Rome, visiting the Vatican, home of Pope Francis, and today Bruce and Brian rode our bikes from our villa to the 800-year old hermitage of St Francis, on the steep ravine at Cortona.






Pray for Ukraine, and all the strife of humankind. These walls are scarred by mens’ hunger for power.









First evening in Rome, we walk to the Vatican, then meet up with our friends for dinner.
Little courtyard at our apartment in Rome

Picking out a boat and paddle at der Verein für Kanusport

Bruce and Steffi paddling upstream, staying close to shore because of high current

Enjoying local produce in the central Platz of Bonn

Then Linda, Steffi and Bruce biked back home for a short hike in the woods before dinner.
Photo credit: Linda

These cathedral ruins date back to the 13th century, just like the world-famous Cologne Cathedral a few miles up the river from here.