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Uli Stairs Hamilton Ontario a handmade dream

Uli’s Stairs a Handmade Dream

31st Aug 2020 Girl in Niagara

I don’t know Uli.  I’ve never met him, though I wish I could.  I have walked his stairs down the Niagara Escarpment in Hamilton, and his story fascinates me.  There are plenty of stories surrounding Uli’s stairs.  His name, Ulrich … Continue reading Uli’s Stairs a Handmade Dream

History in Niagara, In Niagara9 Comments
Old Fort Erie Niagara Ontario

Old Fort Erie Niagara Ontario

16th Jul 2020 Girl in Niagara

On the Canadian shores of the magnificent Niagara River, which connects Lake Erie and Lake Ontario, stands an old fort that has a long history of protection and preservation. This is Old Fort Erie, sometimes referred to for student education … Continue reading Old Fort Erie Niagara Ontario

Tuscany7 Comments

The Gardens at Villa Le Corti Chianti Tuscany

9th Jul 202020th Jul 2020 Girl in Niagara

This narrow door beyond the lavender was an inviting focal point for me in the garden at Villa Le Corti, the residence of the Principe Corsini and his family in Chianti Tuscany. The 230 acres of the estate set in … Continue reading The Gardens at Villa Le Corti Chianti Tuscany

Florence Italy, Travel Beyond15 Comments
Thursday Doors in Florence

Thursday Doors in Florence Italy

2nd Jul 20201st Jul 2020 Girl in Niagara

The doors all over Florence, Italy are enormous heavy wooden doors that grace the façade of buildings and lead to fabulous courtyards tucked away from the bustle of the city. This magnificent door is on Lungarno Torrigiani which runs along … Continue reading Thursday Doors in Florence Italy

Travel Beyond, TuscanyLeave a comment
Badia a Passignano Tuscany Italy

Badia a Passignano: Eat, Stay, Dream, in Tuscany

27th Oct 20191st Nov 2019 Girl in Niagara

I sat alone in a white wicker chair in the backyard of an ancient abbey overlooking the Tuscan hillside. There wasn’t a soul around.  I swallowed. The kind of repetitive swallow that indicates a looming sore throat.  Is it really … Continue reading Badia a Passignano: Eat, Stay, Dream, in Tuscany

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