At first all I saw was that beautiful smile because, once launched, it pretty much occupied the majority of his […]
Nice Hotel Touches That Often Surprise!
Because I travel a lot, I get to stay in and explore many different types of hotels. In fact, […]
Coming to Grips with the Holidays Ahead
It’s different for everyone, but at some point there comes a time in your life when you really start […]
Fancy Nancy Goes to Paris
Some stories just have to be told. This is one of them. Not so many years ago. . .okay, that’s […]
Cooking School in Tuscany: Oh YES, we did!
Le Centinelle, located close to Greve in the Chianti region of Tuscany. Some people dream of it, and I […]
I’m Singin’ About a Singapore Sling!
Do you remember what your first adult beverage was? I do. Kind of. Pretty sure it was – after a […]
Want to Know What the World Thinks about USA Elections?
So here’s the truth. I’m writing this from my cabin on a luxury cruise – an outside cabin with a deck, […]
When the Phone Rings…
Do you answer? I know that sounds crazy, but it seems like answering an actual phone call has almost become a lost […]
Dear Mom–
I know it’s been a while since we spent Mother’s Day together, in fact, I honestly can’t even remember what […]
Planes and Boats and Trains . . .
. . .and taxis, bikes, shuttles busses, and limos, too. This is the end of the never-ending cruise story series! […]
Day 15 – Venice, Italy
Thursday, June 27: VENEZIA! “If you read a lot, nothing is as great as you’ve imagined. […]
Day 14- Dubrovnik, Croatia
Wednesday, June 26 Croatia is where again? “I’m sorry; could you repeat what you just said?” For a minute, I […]
Day 13 – Kotor, Montenegro
Tuesday, June 25: Kotor, Montenegro Surprise! It’s Both Old and New Here’s a true confession: Prior to our cruise, […]
DAY 12 – Corfu, Greece
Monday, June 24: Corfu, Greece OOPA! Even though we were first-timers to Greece, I can’t really say that there were […]
Day 11 – Sicily
Sunday, June 23: Sicily – Non di Corsa Not in a hurry. Piú piano. Slower! When I think […]
17 Stories – Sorrento & Capri
DAY 10 – Saturday, June 22: Sorrento/CAPRI where Lemons= Limoncello=Happiness First of all, let’s all get a piccolo […]
Day #9 – When In Rome. . .
This picture of the Vatican was NOT taken on this trip because, well, remember when I told you we are […]
Day #8 – Tuscany
Thursday, June 20 – Lovely Lucca! Have you ever pictured yourself enjoying a leisurely afternoon in Tuscany, perhaps shopping […]
Day #7 – Bongiorno, Italy!
Day 7 – Wednesday, June 19 – First Stop: Portofino, Italy With our cruise ship anchored in Portofino Bay, we […]
17 Stories – All Aboard!
Day 6 – Tuesday, June 18 – Regent Cruise Lines, Seven Seas Mariner What’s not to love about […]
