We explored the castle of my dreams, while on an extended layover in the UK, when returning from our European snowbird excursions. It has all the important elements including massive stone walls protecting an impenetrable tower keep on a prominent cliff, surrounded by a natural river moat. Of course it has a dungeon, and Great […]
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Turns out that having some Neanderthal genes in my DNA is a good thing! The Neanderthal influence on our world was brought to my attention when I learned from a 23 and me DNA test, that I have a higher than average percentage of Neanderthal in me, coming in at a little less than 2%. […]
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Exploring your extended family history can be both enjoyable and inspiring. It has given me fresh ideas for our retirement travels. I’ve always loved visiting grand stone castles, whether they are the medieval British or French ones, the distinctive Moorish and Moroccan designs, or the incredible Inca fortresses in Peru. Nowadays, it’s much simpler to […]
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