Tag: travel
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Sagrada Familia
In 2018, I went on a training tour to Madrid, Spain. The most stunning attraction I saw was the Sagrada Familia. The basilica tour was planned for later in the afternoon when the light could best be seen streaming through the stained glass windows. The soaring towers, which represent the twelve apostles, the Virgin Mary,…
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From Wondering to Writing
What do you wonder about? Spend ten minutes making a list. It can be anything from Komodo dragons, to how babies learn, to what happens in our brains when we cry. Anything you’ve ever wondered about. Because wondering can be the best beginning for writing. (This was a writing prompt from Teacher Write). These are…
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Michelangelo
I am really excited to be traveling to Italy next week with my youngest daughter. The last time I was in Italy was in 2018. For this trip, we start in Venice, then Florence, Rome, and Sorrento. I have not seen the David by Michelangelo since I was 19, though. So, I am looking forward…
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The Beauty of Haleakala- House of The Sun
Some people prefer to avoid the drive as there are switchbacks, and it takes quite a while to get to the top. But I loved it. I like driving anyway, so the views, the clouds, and the mountain were stunning and remarkable. At the top, I was truly above the clouds! It was a little…
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Stonehenge of the Pacific
One of the most iconic historical sites to see in Tonga is the trilithon Ha’amonga’a Maui. We visited Tonga in 2001, and were able to see this interesting structure. What is a trilithon? A trilithon, also called “Three Stones” is a structure consisting of two large vertical stones (posts) supporting a third stone set horizontally…
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Portugal – The Most Underrated Destination
For the past two weeks, I traveled to Spain and Portugal. After traveling and reflecting on what was one of my favorite days, I kept coming back to Coimbra University. Coimbra University is midway between Porto and Lisbon, and one of the oldest universities, older than Oxford. The university first started in Lisbon but was…