Category Archives: Traveling

Traveling in land off of the boat.

Tuscany and Italian Cooking

Posted on October 14, 2019 by Jan
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The Great European Tour – From Bucharest to Amsterdam.

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Jan

This year’s big trip started a little closer to our summer base in Europe. We were invited to join our friends Scott and Laura for this trip which started with a five day car tour around the country of Romania. Romania was … Continue reading →

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The Red Castle: Alhambra in Granada.

Posted on May 29, 2016 by Jan

A walk around the beautiful Alhambra just above Granada. The historical documents indicate that the original fortress was built in the 9th century though the current construction is primarily from the 13th century. The Moorish architecture and garden designs are quit beautiful … Continue reading →

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Cruising on the Oceania Marina.

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Jan

Recently, we sailed on the Oceania Marina for a 33 day trip from Tahiti to New York City. After 4 days in Tahiti, we stopped at Pitcairn Island, 2 days on Easter Island and then we sailed 4 days to Lima, Peru. … Continue reading →

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Enrica Rocca – Passion of Food

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Jan

A great evening cooking at Enrica’s home in Venice.

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The Sagrada Família, Barcalona

Posted on October 10, 2014 by Jan

The Basilica de la Sagrada Família is a huge Catholic church that started in March 1882 by architect Antoni Gaudí (although he was not the initial architect). It is hoped that the church will be finished by 2026  for the centennial of … Continue reading →

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Angkor Wat, Cambodia.

Posted on March 30, 2014 by Jan

We spent five full days in Siem Reap, the city closest to the Angkor Wat site. With our friends Shaun and Bryan and a local guide, we spent two full days touring through the tremendous temples around the huge and … Continue reading →

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Crown Princess Transatlantic Cruise (April 13-30, 2013)

Posted on May 20, 2013 by Jan

Starting in Galveston, Texas, we sailed across the Atlantic to Southampton, England. The 17 day trip was a wonderful, peaceful crossing and the ship was only two-thirds full of passengers so it was not crowded at all. After our first  stop … Continue reading →

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The Giant’s Causeway

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Jan

We took a bus tour around the north coast of the Northern Ireland to see the Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and the Giant’s Causeway. As usual, the weather was not great but we were able to see these amazing sights between … Continue reading →

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Ireland

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Jan

We have been here almost one month and though we have enjoyed the two countries of this island and have enjoyed the people, we are getting tired of the consistent rain. After leaving Waterford, we sailed to the huge marina … Continue reading →

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