This picture was taken during my first visit to the Guiness Storehouse on October, 11, 2011. I made this return … Continue reading Guiness Storehouse

We took the high speed train from Madrid to Barcelona, which took about three hours. We had enough time, after … Continue reading Barcelona

A couple of stories before the pictures … Mrs Bear has visited these gardens, but had lamented that she had … Continue reading Madrid Botanical Gardens

Toledo is a two hour drive from Madrid and a welcome day trip. It was once the capital of Spain, … Continue reading Toledo, Spain

Mrs Bear and I take our kids and grandkids on a Spring Break trip every March. After a couple years … Continue reading Walking the Streets of Madrid

The Living Desert was initially established as a Museum in 1970, primarily to save this desert terrain from development. They … Continue reading The Living Desert

Last year, I posted about our winter trip to Palm Desert, California. We came back this year, so I will … Continue reading The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Mrs Bear and I have been trying to visit the Truman Library for quite a while. It was closed for … Continue reading Harry S Truman Home and Library

Mrs Bear and I return to Ireland after about five years. This visit is prompted by a cousin who has … Continue reading Medieval Kilkenny, Ireland

Before reviewing our time in Sintra, a few thoughts about Portugal. First, the people, and the country, seem happy and … Continue reading Sintra, Portugal