July 31, 2014, 15:52, in the Med headed toward Barcelona No land in sight. Only one mid-sized cargo ship follows us on this journey today. I don't know if there are just no other cruise ships or if we have ventured off on another direction, far away from the pack. I am not clear on …
Day: August 2, 2014
A Day At Sea
July 31, 2014, 10:54, In the Med Between Tunisia and Barcelona Today marks our real last day on the boat. We have been off of work for nearly two weeks when we return to the States, and I have truly enjoyed this time away. Away from the things of man, at least American man. The …
Across the Bay from Tunis
July 30, 2014, 16:01, La Goulette, Tunisia The Mediterranean Sea beacons weary travelers from all around. Its crystal clear waters in shallow depths, its combination of rocky and sandy beaches, its towns and cities call out for visitors. As we sit here in port, about to set sail for Barcelona, we look across the sea …
Tunisia
July 30, 2014, 09:56, Tunis, Tunisia Northern Coast of Africa Today our journey took us to the last stop of our cruise before one day at sea and then back to Barcelona for one more day in Europe. Tunisia, a mostly Muslim country located on the northern coast of Africa, has a lot of flat …
Pompeii
July 28, 2014, Pompeii I'm actually writing this entry the day after we visited Pompeii because I might have had a bit too much wine last night to write about that adventure. Plus I was starving when we got back to the boat yesterday. Upon the advice of a former traveler and the tour book, …
Sicilian Jellyfish Are My New BFFs
July 29, 2014, 14:32, Messina, Sicily Today was yet another gorgeous day on the Mediterranean. It is amazing that the weather, so far, has been perfect. Last week before we left, the forecast was calling for rain several days on our voyage. But, other than a small shower in Barcelona before we left on Friday …
Genoa Journeys
July 27, 2014, 20:32, off the coast of Italy Today was simply spectacular. Genoa is an amazing city with classical architecture, narrow winding streets, wonderful people, and great food. We experienced it all. We started the day boarding an on off your bus. It cost 30 Euros for the both of us, and we were …
Home Again, Home Again, Jiggidy Jig
August 2, 2014, 11:57am, Barcelona Airport, on the Runway We are headed home. Me sitting again in Business Class while my Sweetie sits just behind me in a bulkhead seat. At least we are close together, no? We are like 123rd in line for take off, I think, since we have been sitting here for …
Small Bills, Please
August 2, 2014, 17:44, over the Gulf of Mexico Yesterday, we had the great opportunity to see what happens when travel goes about haywire. We were waiting to get off the ship, when the overhead announcer said that there was a taxi strike going on in Barcelona all day. For those who have never been …
Tommy the Worldly Turtle
July 31, 2014, 21:00 or thereabouts, in the Med I have a turtle. He was a gift from Sweetie during the worst part of studying for the bar exam last year. He has traveled more in his short life than I did my first 33 years. His name is Tommy. He has both a Twitter …
LEGGO MY IGLOO 