Author Archives: Pat Feldhaus

     When one of my grandsons invited me to his wedding at the 20 Mile Inn, Cromberg, CA, I have to admit that I had never heard of Cromberg.  I discovered that it’s south of Quincy with many evergreens … Continue reading →

     Today I literally spent the day at the circus!  No wonder that Sarasota is known as “Circus City” and John Ringling is acknowledged “Circus King.”  In 1925 Ringling was one of the 12 richest men in the U.S.  … Continue reading →

     My college roommate, Pat,  joined me in Sarasota for an American Theatre Critics’ Conference and to celebrate our 80th birthdays.  Since one of our business meetings was held in the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, we toured the facility … Continue reading →

     After checking into the Hotel Ellington in Nice and having lunch in “old town”, we proceeded to the Promenade des Anglais along the Mediterranean coast to catch a Hop on Hop off bus which had a running commentary … Continue reading →

     Nothing rejuvenates me more than visiting Ft. Bragg, CA located on the Pacific coast,  Just looking at the waves cresting as the tide comes in or goes out gives me a tremendous sense of peace.     My son, Charles, … Continue reading →

     The impressive Roman aquaduct, Pont du Gard, is a World Heritage site built over 2,000 years ago. Spanning the Gard River Valley, this 160 ft. 3 level ancient edifice carried water for over 30 miles from Uzes to … Continue reading →

     For most of the 14th century, this medieval walled city of Avignon became a haven for nine popes who sequestered themselves here away from the feuding and rival popes of Rome.      According to Petrarch, every vice … Continue reading →

     As we cruised down the Rhone, our French Chef presented a cooking demonstration of making Crepes Suzettes.  Kathy took a turn wearing the Chef’s hat and expertly flipped the crepe – later served with an orange Grand Marnier … Continue reading →

     Since our balcony room was even with the walking/jogging path, I bid adieu to the small group who took a walking tour to the local market to buy some bread for our dinner on board tonight.     Later we … Continue reading →

     Our Halloween evening cruise started with an appropriate dinner of Bat Amuse Bouche(a spoonful of cheese), pumpkin soup, Transylvania salmon and spinach with cream sauce, Dracula pork medallions served on Graveyard zucchini-spinach ratatouille, Bloody Bilberry sauce (sweet fruit) … Continue reading →