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London oh London!

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:04/27/2018
Post category:Uncategorized

How I love to visit London....as I would say to myself. The rainy and overcast weather is always overpowered by the kind and friendly people of this city. For example,…

Tulips are here!

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:04/19/2018
Post category:Community

Riding by road-bike from Wassenaar to Noord Wijker Hout, I was witnessed amazing fields of color. TULIPS are growing, maybe a little late this year! Looking at the photo I…

Puerto Rico!

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:03/15/2018
Post category:Travel

San Juan Puerto Rico Such a wonderful island and beautiful people. This is La Fortaleza and San Juan National Historic Site built between the 16th and 20th centuries to protect the city and…

Park Güell Barcelona

Spain! A visit to Barcelona

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:06/09/2017
Post category:Travel Wine

The world of wine opens up while strolling La Rambla or visiting a 300 years old vineyard. Take note!

La Rioja and Rioja Wine of Spain

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:09/26/2016
Post category:Wine

The Middle Ages had pilgrims who traveled on the Route of St. James or El Camino de Santiago experienced Rioja wines. The eighteenth century laid the foundation and expanded the…

Wine and Food

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:09/06/2016
Post category:Wine

People react differently to smells, tastes, and sensitivities to smells and tastes of wines and foods. Six different tastes are present while eating various foods: sweet, umami (savory), acid, salt, bitter,…

Evaluate, Select, and Recommend Wines

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:06/14/2016
Post category:Wine

By looking, smelling, tasting, and drawing a conclusion about wines we drink we can better evaluate, select, and recommend wines. Discovering the balance, finish, intensity, complexity, and expressiveness of wines…

Tasting Wine

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:01/01/1970
Post category:Wine

I always take several actions when sipping on a nice glass of wine paired with a good meal. It is funny really and like that of a tennis player bouncing…

Germany Christmas

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:01/01/1970
Post category:Travel

All is good in Germany when it comes to celebrating Christmas. We recently traveled to Munich and drove to several Christmas markets. Our favorite was Nuremberg. In Nurrmberg we stayed…

Unforgettable Summer Driving Europe

Post author:familyofbarnes
Post published:01/01/1970
Post category:Travel
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‎⁨Parco Regionale Migliarino - San Rossore - Massaciuccoli⁩, ⁨Vecchiano⁩, ⁨Tuscany⁩, ⁨Italy⁩ Summer is a great time to take a break from school and work to explore new areas. We did…