peter hill
Resolution
A reset button, meant to reprogram our minds
A mind set, to start new beginnings
Changes, we require ourselves to do
Promises, of better things to come
Acceptance, of things not yet changed
Goals, to guide us
New solutions, to old problems
Hope, for something better
And dreams, that are very much possible
Peter Hill
Memories of Mexico
The Mayan Riviera, We did this vacation in 2010. We need to go back.
Tulum
The Mayan Ruins
Cenotes
Cancun
Binds Vs Change
“The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old but on building the new.”
Socrates
“The secret of change is to focus all your energy in accepting the fact that change is never bound by the old, or the new.”
Peter Hill
Honor And Respect
Do we pay our respects by honoring, or do we not have enough honor to respect?
Did our parents lose us, or did we choose to let go?
Were they absent, or did we not seek their presence?
Were we not loved, or were we not loving enough?
Peter Hill
Barcelona
The last leg of our two week vacation. We took the train from Madrid o Barcelona.
My first impression of Barcelona was that it was a more modern city. And then I found the Gothic section, I loved this area.
The city is infamous as the pickpocket capital of Europe, and it did not disappoint. I bought a dummy wallet for the trip and it was taken on our way to the airport. So please be careful if you go. It is still great to visit, and guys don’t forget the beach.
The Ancient City of Toledo
Home of El Greco and the famous Don Quijote De La Mancha
Another walled city that to this day may still be closed if needed. We will be back to see this awesome city again.
After Avila on our way back to Madrid, I knew we were not going to miss this one
The Imperial City, where Christians, Muslims, and Jews lived and still are living.
The Walled City Of Avila
A surprise stop from La Granja to Toledo. I was so happy I made the side trip.
We drove two hours from La Granja to Avila.
The Royal Palace of La Granja de San Ildefonso
Very close to Segovia is La Granja
We stayed here for the night at Parador de la Granja. Very nice group of hotels that refurbish old buildings and castles with modern amenities. There are also several family owned restaurants that are amazing.
The gardens were designed by the same person who did Versailles.
Segovia
A couple of hours drive outside Madrid is Segovia. Known for its aqua ducts and Alcazar of Segovia Castle ( Inspiration for the Disney Castle}
When you have the opportunity to go to Madrid, I highly recommend renting a car and drive to the neighboring cities.
Angered Relationships
Should you let go because something is getting in between you and your relationship, or should you hold on tighter so nothing can get in between?
Is your relationship easily fractured, or forged by anger?
Are the stresses you feel pounding you to break, or making you solid?
Peter Hill
More of Madrid
Viva España
Madrid is one of my favorite cities ,” Yo amo España”
After Italy we actually flew from Pisa to Paris and stayed for two days. The flight from Pisa is much cheaper than flying from Rome so we saved five hundred dollars and got to see Paris again
Palacio Real de Madrid
Plaza Del Sol never sleeps, it’s always active. Next stop Segovia.
Because It’s Leaning
After Florence we took another train ride to Pisa, we had to see the Leaning Tower.
Last picture in Italy, we’re heading for Spain via Paris.
Dreams
Said to be, an expression of suppressed desire
Sigmund, was like a bird on a wire
An interpretation is soon to follow
Makes you worry, like the other fellow
You may be asleep, or wide awake
It could be a goal, or a game the mind makes
Though it may soon come true
The real meaning is up to you
Now, since you can never prevent it
You might as well remember, every bit
Then as you wake and say, it was only a dream
Pinch yourself until you scream
The dream you have is there to inspire
So live your life and walk the wire
To do, as your heart desire
Peter Hill
Childhood Memories
May be the fondest, or the worst
Can be a blessing, or a curse
It can mold you, or fold you
And change your point of view
People, places, and events
Joy, pain, and fulfillments
Regardless of what it meant,
It was all worth the time you spent.
For good or bad it might have been
It will forever be cherished and seen
As life goes on, you will always remember
Childhood memories last forever
Peter Hill
Longing To Wait
Do you wait because its coming, or did it come because you waited?
Did it take too long, or did you lose the longing?
Memories of Florence
An Inspiration To The Best, Florence
View of Duomo, After Rome there was the beautiful City of Florence
Ponte Vecchio
View from the top of Duomo
The steps to the top
Painting on the dome
Loss
They say death is the greatest adventure
The end in which no one wants to venture
We live and know it’s not forever
Our lives, spent hoping to stay for longer
But if one of those we love goes and leave us for good
The sorrow it brings is never understood
Life is such that our time is never certain
We try our best to make the memories before we close the curtain
There is no other recourse but to move on
And remember the good times when it was fun
We don’t want anyone to feel the sadness
Just a reminder to enjoy the moments of wellness
Love who you love, and those who love you
So you won’t regret or lose time to do
May there be peace as they are put to rest
Let there be comfort to the ones that are left
You will forever be in our hearts
Always remembered even if it hurts
Peter Hill
Thoughts Of An Ordinary Man By Peter Hill 