Milan, Florence, Bologna, Rome Italy November 2006

Each year Ducati.net travels to Italy in the off season. Italy in November is very different than in the summer high season - different weather is just the beginning, the unique foods in season , the Christmas displays, the winter fashions, and the smaller crowds all add up to a vacation quite unlike what you get in summer. So, after the ...

Updated: Dec 03, 2006 2:12pm PST

Chihuly at Fairchild Botanical Gardens, Miami Florida

Chihuly art glass scattered throughout one of the best botanical gardens in America under the December moonlight was a great way to enjoy one of the lazy nights in the week between Christmas and New Years. Fairchild Botanical Gardens in Coral Gables Florida is normally a "day" place but is open every Thursday night from 6 to 9 during the ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2006 9:07am PST

Kitchen Pics, fruits and vegtables

When it comes to beautiful displays nobody can top the Italians and that seems to apply to the fruit and vegetables as well. Here's a selection of what I call my "kitchen pics" since a framed row of these really would look nice in most kitchens. Photos by Vicki Smith

Updated: Dec 10, 2007 11:38am PST

Key West December 2005

"Lets ride to the Keys tommorow!" Completely unplanned, inspired by fantastic weather, incredible machines and great company with predictable results. First trip I've ever taken on the back of a bike, I was surprised how nice it was to be able to relax and take in the view. I'm not giving up my front seat anytime soon but still, a good ti ...

Updated: Dec 29, 2005 9:16am PST

Mansfield Flood

It happened so fast. Over 8 feet of water in just over an hour. I took photos but there's nothing here that can capture the feel of witnessing the unbelievable destruction

Updated: Aug 23, 2007 6:38am PST