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Polignano a Mare, Italy; “Mare town”

April 12, 2026 / michellecj333 / 4 Comments

I wanted to visit Polignano a Mare, ( pronounced Polly - on - oh ah Maray) specifically because my daughter’s nickname that she goes by, is Mare. I called it “Mare town” the whole time, and had fun texting her about it. But also, it’s an incredibly beautiful place! Here’s my tribute to Mare in … Continue reading Polignano a Mare, Italy; “Mare town”

Bari, Italy; Resting place of Ole Saint Nick.

January 30, 2026 / michellecj333 / 6 Comments

Maybe not the image of St. Nick you’re used to When my older daughter was 9, I decided that I wanted to tell her about the REAL St Nicholas. In doing the research, I became a huge fan! Here is the website I used back then, in 2007, to create a small booklet to show … Continue reading Bari, Italy; Resting place of Ole Saint Nick.

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    michellecj333 on Otronto! ( The Easternmost Point of Italy); And a trek to historical sights nearby.May 5, 2026

    It was so amazing! The tiles were teeny- like the size of dimes. Lots to take in- we spent a…

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    WanderingCanadians on Otronto! ( The Easternmost Point of Italy); And a trek to historical sights nearby.May 4, 2026

    Having a room with a balcony is always nice. The mosaic on the church floor is pretty incredible.

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    michellecj333 on Monopoli, Italy; Home of The Little Blue BoatsMay 4, 2026

    It was magical! I know you understand about the daughter part now!! <3 nothing better!! Thank you so much for…

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    michellecj333 on Valentine’s Day in Seattle, WAMay 4, 2026

    The wood trolls are so neat! They're all over the US!! M would love them :) This is the first…

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    michellecj333 on Bari, Italy; Resting place of Ole Saint Nick.May 4, 2026

    Thank you so much! You should go - it's great fun!

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  • Shi Shi Beach Part 2; Our Winter Olympics
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