I have chosen a few pictures from Paris and Bath; both cities are close to my heart. Age worn, magnificent and romantic, they were an excellent setting for a romantic story. The Winged Victory is my favorite piece at the Louvre. For me the whole town of Bath is a museum.
My roots go back to Europe, and I've always been kiddingly
(I hope) told that for me it's not a vacation unless I cross the pond, aka the
Atlantic, or any other ocean for that matter. I've been blessed in being able
to travel. I seek out the best deals in hotels, air fare and anything else
needed to keep the price down and affordable; of course that is all relative.
We have to plan according to our budgetary constraints. The idea is to be able
to go somewhere and see something new and have an adventure, and still be able
to afford it.
That adventure can happen right in your own backyard, all it
takes is a bit of research and voila, there are things to do. Everyplace offers
something new to discover. I'm not at all interested in beaches, not my choice,
but I have made an effort and have seen a few. Okay, I'll admit to the old
adage if you've seen one beach you've seen them all. Well except the beaches in
Santorini, Greece, it is black sand because of volcanic activity. That was
unique. Here is my point, it was different and I learned a bit about
Santorini's history because of that beach.
The same can happen right here at home. A beautiful
building, an enticing restaurant with a terrific view, an age old bookstore
filled to capacity with history and books, local history museum and yes, bars
and beaches. No matter your interest, there is always something new to see. It
doesn't have to cost a lot, just a bit of your time.
Not everyone likes museums. I've heard a great deal of
disdain in my life from people who do not want to waste their time in a museum.
Sad to say I’ve heard the same about reading. But I digress, my philosophy is,
if you don't try you'll never know. Stretch the imagination a bit. Many museums
charge a fee, some nominal and others not so nominal, but there are discounts
available. Just a bit of research is needed to find them. If you're in the DC area, the Smithsonian is
free, and the museums are unbelievable, you hop from the National Gallery to
the American History Museum , and so many others in between-and they are all
amazingly free.
As the proverbial saying goes, I cut my teeth in museums,
but my palate was severely limited to Polish food. That is what I grew up on,
and to this still love it. There was no other exposure until I was on my
own, timid and afraid slowly I ventured out, now there is not a cuisine in this
world that I would not try. I'm grateful that I took that first step. I apply
that same process to a vacation, whether it's in other parts of the world or
right here at home.
Happy travels, wherever they may take you.
Cheers,
Margot Justes
A Hotel in Paris
A Hotel in Bath
Blood Art
www.mjustes.com
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