I talked Terry into “being a local”. I tell him, “Just think honey how much fun it will be to stay in an apartment, shop in village markets, walk to local cafes and bars and listen to the music of foreign languages. Let’s dive in and let the experience wash over us.” He not excited but he’s willing to go along. Continue reading Uh Oh….Alfama and the Best Laid Plans for Lisbon
Where the King Goes
Here we are on our last day of the cruises. We dock in Lisbon. We will be spending two days here taking a master Photography class workshop with Andy Mumford, an Englishman, who transplanted himself to Portugal almost twenty years ago. Continue reading Where the King Goes
Tapas Please!
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!
Ole!
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!
Man Down!
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!
Alicante, Spain
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
Mardi Gras in Togas
The emperor was a genius. He decreed, “take them all to the sea when the thermostat pops its top”. The joke is on us, it will be close to 100 degrees today and we traveled 7,000 miles to get away from the heat. Continue reading Mardi Gras in Togas
Where’s His Fig Leaf?
Michelangelo’s famous “David” has drawn visitors to Florence for hundreds of years. I think everyone waited until today to take a peek. The crowds are overwhelming. Don’t take your eyes off your partner or they will be swallowed up by the river of tourists constantly moving around you. Continue reading Where’s His Fig Leaf?
For the Love of Gaudi
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
Barcelona… the beginning
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