Dublin and Howth
After Queen Victoria's death, we were told that there was a decree that the Irish must paint their doors black in mourning. Since she was known as "The Famine Queen," doors were painted in bright colors, starting the tradition.
Switzerland
Starting in Bern, then moving to the Lauterbrunnen Valley; Mürren, Wengen, Grindelwald
Everywhere is connected by hiking trails, gondolas, and trains.
View from the Hotel in Mürren
View of Mürren from our hotel in Wengen
Weather changes
Heathrow Airport
Beautiful Hallways with photo exhibits and
a mysterious bunker on the tarmac
perhaps housing the "Monster of Heathrow"
Beautiful Hallways with photo exhibits at Heathrow
