I live to eat.  Oceania’s restaurants are like having the best of  Bon Appetit and Gourmet magazines come to life.  You have a multitude of choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner….all superb.  Before taking this cruise, I never liked buffets.  I am now a convert, as long as it is Oceania. Continue reading Tapas Please! →

If it’s Thursday, it must be Seville!

How can one complain about being on the go everyday when you wake to the news you are in another incredible European City??  Well, it does get a little harder if you are over 65.  The brain says yes, the body would like to sleep in. Continue reading Ole! →

Somewhere between Sun Lakes and Florence a bug worked its way into Terry’s system.  He is down for the count when we dock in Malaga, Spain.  Fever and chills kept him in bed today.  I will travel the 100 kilometers from our dock in Malaga, Spain and tour Ronda alone. Continue reading Man Down! →

The ship docks in Alicante, in the heart of Costa Blanca  Spain.  This area has been inhabited for over 7000 years .  In beginning of the 8th century, the Moors ruled southern and eastern Spain until the 13th century.  Continue reading Alicante, Spain →

This is our last day in Barcelona.  Our cruise departs this evening.  Too much to see, too little time.  After once again storing our cumbersome luggage, we meet Sonia in the glass-walled lobby.  Like the three musketeers, we advance on the parting automatic doors.  The humidity and vibrant colors assault us.  Cars honk and scooters buzz.  This is what we came for.  We dive into the fray. Continue reading For the Love of Gaudi →

Go for the “heart of the watermelon” says Robert.  He and Gretchen (great friends and world travelers) have recommended Sonia V. their guide of ten years ago, as our guide for our two days in Barcelona.  I’m very ambitious to see everything….jet lag be damned! Continue reading Barcelona… the beginning →