The last stop on our recent Viking cruise was Rome, and we had arranged to extend our stay there for two days, rather than disembark and immediately jump on a plane! Ten months ago when we booked the Iconic Mediterranean on Viking Vesta, we had no idea that we would be in Rome on Easter … More When in Rome…
Bill and I had the opportunity to experience Southern California this past week when visiting Sarah in Redondo Beach. She recently moved from Hermosa Beach to a condo from which she can view the ocean from her rooftop deck – a jetty, a plethora of daily surfers, bikers, joggers, and walkers – with and without … More Southern California…Where the Mountains meet the Sea!
In addition to the daily excursions offered throughout our Iconic Mediterranean cruise, several unique experiences were during the evenings while on the Viking Vesta. One such experience that Bill and I took advantage of is the Nordic Bathing Experience! Arriving to the spa in our bathing suits and terry robes, we met the two couples … More Nordic Bathing Experience??
We’ve all experienced “the best laid plans” gone awry, and such was the case in mid-January when Bill had arranged for three days in Charleston to celebrate my birthday. But when two dear friends passed away and Murrells Inlet received 5 inches of snow, our adventure was postponed until this past week. As they say, … More The Milestone Birthday Celebration That Almost Wasn’t…
Every now and then it does a soul good to get out of town, if only for 24 hours, and that’s exactly what Bill and I did this past weekend. We left Murrells Inlet at noon on Sunday and headed south to Charleston. Pat Conroy once said, “There’s no city on earth quite like Charleston,” … More Nothing Like a 24-hour Getaway!
It was hard to believe that our Paris adventure was drawing to a close, but we still had one full day remaining and we certainly made the most of it! Again, we enjoyed breakfast at our hotel and then headed back to Montmartre, which is where we had enjoyed our Secret Food Tour earlier in … More Au revoir Paris!
On Saturday morning, May 18, we really felt like tourists! After breakfast at the hotel we took the Metro and then walked for another 15 minutes to the Eiffel Tower. As we walked we were intrigued by this street, where you can see cars parked not only on the street but also seemingly on the … More The View From the Top of the World!
Day 3 in Paris brought yet another beautiful day and we got an early start for our trip to Versailles! This was another experience for which a guide was suggested, so we took the Metro to meet our guide. We utilized the app “Get Your Guide” for our smaller guided tours with today’s guide being … More Where to Next?
Our second day in Paris began with breakfast at our hotel. The offerings were plentiful including meats, cheeses, and breads along with the opportunity to order eggs or pancakes. Coffee was a challenge for me personally, as my one morning cup a day is extremely hot and comes with just cream. The machine at … More Culture and Cuisine!
Where do I begin to describe the magnificent experience that Bill and I had in Paris? Well, let’s take it day by day and I will try to do it justice. Our adventure began as we flew from Charleston to Philadelphia and then to Paris on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. We departed Philly at 9 … More It’s All About the Rainbow!
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