Prinzregentenplatz - Munich It started with a dream. After living in Greece for five years, we returned home to Colorado and our precious families. That was eight years ago and in 2019 we started feeling the itch to live abroad again for a short time. We began to explore possibilities for living in Germany, specifically …
Author: Melanie A Crane
Quote: "The best journeys ask questions that in the beginning you never thought to ask." (Anon)
Here's my journey: Enjoying my short life on this earth one moment at a time by being intentional with God, family, traveling, cooking, gardening, Colorado living and all the perks that come with it, playing guitar, listening more and talking less. I've discovered that both cooking and travel can be messy at times but the risks can have some amazing results. The same goes for life lived with passion.
Crags and Castles
Cardiff Castle Keep 11th century South Wales “If you want to make God laugh, tell Him your plans.” ...My favorite quote especially as it relates to travel. And another one that reminds me to keep perspective is a Proverb that says, “Many are the plans in a man’s heart, but the Lord directs his steps.” …
Images of Crete*
*Warning: Some images may be disturbing to your sense of place, causing severe travel obsession and unrelenting cravings for Greece. Early morning harbor in Chania Three weeks back on the island that was my home for five years wasn't enough time for me. This visit to Crete was truly a vacation in the sense that …
This Place…
Crete, Greece I'm sitting at a little blue table on the end of a jetty used by Kertos Taverna in Chania that will be alive with locals and tourists looking for a good seafood meal later today. But in this early morning hour my only companions are the fishermen trolling out to sea from the …
Netherlands on the fly – few words, fine photos
The last few days of our Tulip Bike and Boat Tour were a satisfying smattering of so many sights and experiences it's hard to narrow it all down into a short blog post. But it's time to say goodbye to the Netherlands and move on to our next destination - Germany. Before we go, here's …
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Island of Stories
Texel Island, Netherlands Texel (pron. Tesel) Island was practicing responsible farming long before the word “sustainable” was even a word. The word has become so cliché that it hardly means anything anymore. Any business that uses cloth napkins instead of paper or changes out incandescent bulbs to LED lays claim to the word and displays …
Dutch Hills
The Netherlands Definition: Dutch hill (noun) 1. A strong headwind Docked at Alkmaar for a good night's sleep We finished our first full day of biking on a real high, ready to tackle anything ahead that our tour guide would throw at us. After all, this is the Netherlands, how hard can biking flat at …
Boats, Bikes and Blossoms
The Netherlands Mare fan Fryslan sailing boat - 203' long, 23' wide, five sails, main mast 97' high, four crew members, one tour guide, 25 bikes, 23 guests, a hot tub and a galley full of Dutch beer. Our floating home for a week in northern Holland. Mare fan Fryslan Spirits and expectations were high …
The Hiding Place
Haarlem Netherlands Expanding our territory and avoiding the crowds in the city, we ventured out via train to Haarlem – a small town dripping with charm and historical significance. Destination – the Corrie ten Boom house. Although not nearly as popular (or crowded) as Anne Frank’s home but still as poignant and important in its …
Treasures of Amsterdam
Golden Gouda Once in a while the travel gods smile down on me and I get an unexpected bonus. This long-anticipated trip was a lesson in packing light, preparing our home for a long absence, obsessing about details in reservations, abating concerns about family left behind and trusting all would be well no matter what …
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