Although I was not worried about filling my time in retirement, it was important to me to have meaningful opportunities. I had very few criteria; I wanted to nourish my love of teaching, I wanted to incorporate as much travel as I could, and I wanted to find ways to give back through volunteer work….
Month: July 2023
Behind the Scenes Ship Tour
I have talked to many frequent cruisers who say the Behind the Scenes Tours are one of their highlights. Comparing the different ships and their facilities is as entertaining as the shows those same ships produce. Tours were suspended during covid and just recently reinstated so we took advantage of the opportunity while on our…
Greek Islands – Rhodes & Patmos
A cruise that includes Greek Islands is inevitably going to be popular. The sun drenched shores, white washed buildings with vibrant blue trim and the welcoming islanders ensure that whatever they have to offer will result in a great time. The more popular and common ports of Santorini and Mykonos deserve their own articles. For…
Port of Call – Limossal, Cypress
Cypress is an island country located south of Turkey. It is the third largest and third-most populous island in the Mediterranean. The traditional languages are Greek and Turkish to reflect its divided population. A very popular vacation destination, we docked at the port of Limassol twice on our back to back itinerary. Always fans of archaeological sites our…