Fascinating ways to make your feet hurt
… one of our bucket list items. THE trip to Asia. Long cruise followed by an almost as long land/river tour – all starting from Singapore and ending in Bangkok. However, due to a set of unfortunate circumstances that still have me upset (but I won’t discuss here), our plans had to change. A new … Read more
Another morning…another breakfast…another picture perfect day. The major difference? Today is our last as we are starting our return to real life. As with every good (or even bad) thing in life, there will always come an end. Fortunately it’s not quite the end of the wine search. 🙂 Our first real day of rounding-up … Read more
We awoke to pretty much another perfect day in paradise. Our host had asked (the night before) what we would like for breakfast in the morning and I said an egg would be great. ‘No problem…I’m sure I can come up with something’ was her understatement. A one egg request transformed into 3 perfectly triangular … Read more
Another great breakfast to start the day (cuz you shouldn’t drink on an empty stomach) and off we went. The morning (for a change) did not actually involve any drinking. Yes…I know…surprise surprise. Rather it was spent with some long time dear friends who, several years ago, left the Arctic-like winters of Edmonton for a climate … Read more
The day started with a great light breakfast and a quick look at the weather forecast. It looked like south was the direction of the day as there appeared to be a threat of some thunderstorms in our immediate area. So off we went. As we drove the decision was also made to continue right … Read more
After breakfast our trip continued in pretty much the same fashion we had left it the night before, great weather and little traffic to impede us. While no real surprise it was still hard to swallow gas prices soaring to $1.44 in some places. What was a more pleasant surprise were the improvements in the … Read more
Another year and another adventure. And although this one is somewhat less grandiose than those in prior years, it will be no less fulfilling. The title says it all…the wine cellar has all but diminished to nothing but a fond memory. Given there are no across-the-pond visitations this year, and Niagara is a little too … Read more
Although it is world renown for both its opulence and the quality of performances that have taken place there, the Palais Garnier (Paris Opera House) seems to lack an abundance of tourist traffic. However, that works to your benefit. When you get to Paris (because you WILL get there some day) take the time to visit … Read more
Getting to Paris should have been uneventful. After all, how difficult can a short, 1.5 hour flight be, even if it’s on a less-than-major airline? Well, it only takes one event to bring on the stress. The airline we chose has some rather strict guidelines. Weight of the main luggage, for instance, can only be … Read more
Venice…and the last day (and overnight on the ship) of our cruise. Although we have been here twice before, we have sailed ~out~ of Venice in the past. This time we sail ~in~. Not a lot of difference, to be sure, but all reports appear to be suggesting that this year (maybe next) could be … Read more