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Italy. Positano, Sorrento and Pompeii. Children, cover your eyes.

Posted on January 3, 2018January 3, 2018 by Christian

After a spectacular last day in Greece, we returned to Italy, this time with Debbie and Donald. The barf bags are in the…

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Greece, Days 6-7, Mykonos & Santorini. Ride that donkey!

Posted on December 4, 2017December 5, 2017 by Christian

After a couple of disappointing days in Athens, I was hopeful for our next two stops. They definitely didn’t let us down. Mykonos:…

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Greece, Days 4-5, Athens. Pile of poo with sprinkles on top. 

Posted on October 31, 2017November 1, 2017 by Christian

Attention: if you’re from Athens, skip this blog post. Trust me*, I have nothing but nice things to say; the title of this…

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Greece, Days 1-3.  Foodie dogs. 

Posted on October 29, 2017October 31, 2017 by Christian

Our entire stay in Greece was great, but I’ll start off with just the first three days in this post.  The foodie canines,…

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Albania. Mystery vegetables in used Fanta bottles for sale.

Posted on October 26, 2017October 26, 2017 by Christian

This cruise used to go to Turkey for its first stop, but since having passengers shot or sold into ISIS slavery is frowned…

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Italy, Venice. I tried to take a picture of fog. I mist.

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Christian

We were supposed to wake up in Venice.  I was awakened by a <crash>, followed by a <chunk>, <chunk>, <chunk>, <chunk> sound around…

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Croatia and Slovenia, Days 1-2. Well, at least I bought salt.

Posted on October 20, 2017October 20, 2017 by Christian

Most of this post is going to be about Croatia, which was great.  Slovenia, on the other hand…well, this is where the title…

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Italy, Day 3. Climbin’ Capri.

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Christian

I’ve heard of Capri, but had no real image in my mind of what it was like.  This turned out to be one…

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Italy, Day 2. Roamin’ Rome.

Posted on October 13, 2017October 18, 2017 by Christian

After our lovely first day in Italy, some nasty sinus infection came up and punched me right in the face, and I went…

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Italy, Day 1. Excuse me, pardon me, excuse me, pardon me.

Posted on October 12, 2017October 12, 2017 by Christian

Our first day in Italy takes us to Florence and Pisa.  I was really excited for this day since our friend, Karene, who…

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Southern France, Days 1-2. Nice is très nice!

Posted on October 11, 2017October 18, 2017 by Christian

I love southern France!  These two days have already prompted Kevin and I to start planning for a return trip to this area….

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Spain, Take Two. Days 1-2

Posted on October 6, 2017October 8, 2017 by Christian

Were back in Spain, and this country continues to impress.  This part of our journey takes us to Seville and Barcelona, with a…

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Portugal, Days 1-2. Oh my god, you’re such a Monet!

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Christian

Flashback to the 90’s with me for a sec.  One of the many interesting sayings and slang words to come out of that…

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Northern Spain, Days 1-3. Rough seas ahead!

Posted on October 1, 2017October 3, 2017 by Christian

I think I’m going to puke. On my previous cruises, I don’t remember even getting remotely sea sick.  Apparently being on a slightly…

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France, Days 3-4. Does anyone have a tranquilizer dart?

Posted on September 28, 2017September 28, 2017 by Christian

Bordeaux?  All I have to say is, “meh.”  But who needs a tranquilizer dart?  We’ll get to that spaz in a little bit.

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France, Day 2.  Don’t let the old people find out you’re a pharmacist!

Posted on September 27, 2017September 27, 2017 by Christian

Day two was our first day at sea.  Finally, a day to relax and unwind from days of go-go-go. Several of you have…

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France, Day 1. Isn’t there an elevator in this thing?

Posted on September 25, 2017September 25, 2017 by Christian

Today we woke up in Saint-Malo, France.  This gorgeous city is located on the coastline of northwestern France.  Even though I could’ve spent…

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London, Days 4-5. Pretty Woman, sans Richard Gere.

Posted on September 24, 2017September 24, 2017 by Christian

Our fourth day in London was primarily a shopping day.  Unfortunately, by “shopping” I mean, “look at beautiful items, take a peek at…

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London, Day 3. I want my mummy!

Posted on September 21, 2017September 22, 2017 by Christian

Day three in London takes Kevin and me to the British Museum.  I didn’t find the British Museum as impressive as the Louvre…

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London, Day 2. Who do I look like, Rick Steves?

Posted on September 21, 2017September 21, 2017 by Christian

As I was explaining this blog to Larry and Gail last night, I told them that the purpose of this wasn’t to give…

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London, Day 1. Don’t call it a fanny pack.

Posted on September 19, 2017September 20, 2017 by Christian

The ever so stylish and practical accessory that’s still popular with people who are stuck in the 80’s (along with their Members Only…

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Iceland, Day 2. Get some Pepto-Bismol for that pig!

Posted on September 17, 2017 by Christian

A pig with tummy issues, you ask?  I’ll get to that.  In the meantime, let’s talk about something nice. Land of ice and…

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Iceland, Day 1. Would you like fermented shark with that?

Posted on September 16, 2017September 16, 2017 by Christian

It’s all about compromise. So I’ve decided to help keep Kevin happy by placing all of the pictures in a gallery at the…

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On your mark, get set, go!

Posted on September 14, 2017September 16, 2017 by Christian

Halle-frickin-lujah, we’re finally on our way! I’ve been full of frenetic energy the past few days, running around like a chicken with its…

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Almost ready to go!

Posted on August 31, 2017September 5, 2017 by Christian

Our trip begins in Iceland on Sept. 14th….stay tuned!  In the meantime, read “About Us” to see how this trip got started.  And…

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Latest Posts

  • Italy. Positano, Sorrento and Pompeii. Children, cover your eyes.
    Jan 3, 2018
  • Greece, Days 6-7, Mykonos & Santorini. Ride that donkey!
    Dec 4, 2017
  • Greece, Days 4-5, Athens. Pile of poo with sprinkles on top. 
    Oct 31, 2017
  • Greece, Days 1-3.  Foodie dogs. 
    Oct 29, 2017
  • Albania. Mystery vegetables in used Fanta bottles for sale.
    Oct 26, 2017

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