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Month: March 2019

Port of Call – Edinburgh

Posted on March 30, 2019

As happens for many inland cities, the ship actually docks in a different port.  Oft times these ports are dirty, gritty industrial ports that serve many masters, only one of which is the cruise industry.  For our stop in Edinburgh the ship docked in the port of Leith.  It is prettier and cleaner than most…

What’s In Your Backpack?

Posted on March 26, 2019

Whether you are day tripping from home or a cruise ship, or travelling alone, as a couple or with family, supporting the Scouting adage of “be prepared” is an essential travel tip. When our kids were little we carried backpacks for all their essentials.  We lugged around drinks and snacks, wet wipes and extra clothes,…

Our Top 5 in Dublin, Ireland

Posted on March 19, 2019

Like most we are only Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, but that doesn’t mean we didn’t embrace the Irish culture during a recent stay in Dublin.  A beautiful city that is easy to navigate and in a day or two you can see many of its historic, cultural and artistic sites.  Having said that don’t…

Port of Call – Istanbul

Posted on March 9, 2019

The sail in to Istanbul is one of the most beautiful in my memory.  The harbour was a juxtaposition of modern and ancient with traditional fishing vessels vying for space next to speeding seadoos.  The shoreline was dotted with soaring minarets that grew larger as we approached revealing the mosque underneath.  It was simultaneously alive…

A Taste of Europe

Posted on March 3, 2019June 18, 2019

We love to eat. Ken is far more adventuresome than I am but I’m still willing to try most exotic local cuisines. Taste, smell, texture and presentation are all important components of any meal, and a well-trained chef can make even the simplest of ingredients into a great experience. When we travel we try to…

“Nobody can discover the world for somebody else. Only when we discover it for ourselves does it become common ground and a common bond and we cease to be alone.”

— Wendell Berry
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