ITALY | Monday, 3 Jul 2017 | Views [749] | Comments [3]
After a great, very port intensive cruise through southern Italy and the highlights of the Greek Isles as well as Athens, we arrived back in Rome. We picked up our car and we were making our way from Rome to the apartment we had rented ... Read more >
ITALY | Sunday, 2 Jul 2017 | Views [729]
If you haven't cruised in a while, it's hard to describe the experience. For me, it is the ultimate vacation. There is no bed to make, no dishes to clean, no cleaning at all and fresh towels and sheets daily! And, my meals are served to me ... Read more >
ITALY | Saturday, 1 Jul 2017 | Views [621] | Comments [1]
In all of our trips to Italy we somehow always missed Pompeii, so it was on our "must do" list of tours to take. And it certainly did not disappoint! I think what struck us most, was the sheer size.Of course they estimate that some 20,000 people lived ... Read more >
ITALY | Friday, 30 Jun 2017 | Views [723] | Comments [4]
Of course I look different too after 40 plus years. When I was here many years ago, you could see the Acropolis from anywhere in Athens! It was the beacon on the hill. There was some excavation going on but nothing like the operations ... Read more >
ITALY | Thursday, 29 Jun 2017 | Views [685] | Comments [1]
The lovely little island of Santorini was thrust in to the limelight when the wedding scene from the popular movie "Mama Mia" was filmed there.Now, the island sports many bridal shops and individuals who will help you plan your dream wedding on a ... Read more >
FRANCE | Wednesday, 28 Jun 2017 | Photo Gallery
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GREECE | Tuesday, 20 Jun 2017 | Views [471] | Comments [1]
As most of you know, I wasn't sure whether I was going to write a blog of this summer's travels or not. With all that is happening at home it seemed a bit frivolous to pen fluff pieces about our travel experiences. Thank you to those who have written ... Read more >
DENMARK | Friday, 2 Sep 2016 | Views [310] | Comments [2]
We arrived at 9:30 this morning and began our day by walking over to the Little Mermaid, from our ship, to say hello. The tourist buses had begun to arrive and it was quite crowded. Since we had another beautiful day, we decided to walk the 2 plus miles ... Read more >
GERMANY | Wednesday, 31 Aug 2016 | Views [363]
It is a charming little sea resort town with a lovely church and their beach is the largest on the Baltic. Conditions are great for sailing, windsurfing, and kite surfing so it is a popular destination for German tourists.
Our weather was perfect ... Read more >
SWEDEN | Wednesday, 31 Aug 2016 | Views [294]
The whole program was thrown off because of the rough seas but the ship has a plan for such an event. So, when we awakened this morning, we found a new program outside our door with a list of on board activities planned for the day. There is an extra ... Read more >
SWEDEN | Monday, 29 Aug 2016 | Views [320]
Even though the weather did not cooperate, it was still a pleasure revisiting Stockholm. To me, the #1 attraction is still the Vassa Museum which houses the Viking ship which sank on its maiden voyage because her cannons were too heavy. And the special ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 28 Aug 2016 | Views [240]
Peterhof was built by Peter the Great as his Summer Palace for the use of his family and the royal court. We lucked out with the weather and it was sunny, and warm. (According to our guide, there were only 12 or 13 rain free days the whole summer). ... Read more >
RUSSIAN FEDERATION | Saturday, 27 Aug 2016 | Views [285]
As we made our way around the city on the tour bus, I couldn't help thinking about my grandfather. If he hadn't been willing to take a gamble, been brave, a pioneer of sorts, my life would have been very, very different. He decided to leave Russia in ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Thursday, 25 Aug 2016 | Views [442]
Tallinn, Estonia is truly a gem. The entire old city, which is quite large, is a UNESCO, World Heritage Site (We walked over 8 miles in the “old city”). It is steeped in history and beauty. And you can see the different cultural influences ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Wednesday, 24 Aug 2016 | Views [306]
We are at sea today heading for Tallin, Estonia. There is always so much to do and choices to make. Our Trivia team is doing quite well and we have a great deal of fun, even when our answers are incorrect! Here is a taste of life on board... See Photo ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Tuesday, 23 Aug 2016 | Views [273] | Comments [2]
Aarhus is a college city with lots of new buildings going up which are mostly museums and theaters. It also has the tallest and longest church in Denmark and a brand new waterside library. There is also a cool looking museum that has a unique exterior ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 22 Aug 2016 | Views [309]
Oslo has a new Opera and Ballet Theater. It is right in the Harbor and it is truly lovely. You can walk on its roof and admire a majestic sight of new Oslo going up before your eyes. The theater is supposed to capture the spirit of an iceberg. And it ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Monday, 22 Aug 2016 | Photo Gallery
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NETHERLANDS | Sunday, 21 Aug 2016 | Views [256]
So nice to relax and be waited on hand and foot! We have met some delightful people from Canada, Australia and the States. Here are some of our favorite places on the ship (including a lawn with real grass). But, I love the coffee from the specialty ... Read more >
NETHERLANDS | Saturday, 20 Aug 2016 | Views [323] | Comments [2]
We say farewell to Amsterdam and board the Celebrity Silhouette today for the beginning of our two week Baltic Cruise. My neck is looking forward to some rest after having to swivel multiple times before taking each step.
Supposedly, the internet ... Read more >
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