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 …
Month: August 2014
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 …
Waking Up In Italy
July 27, 2014, 08:09, Genoa, Italy This morning a wonderful sight greeted me. The sight of true old world Europe. The coastline of Genoa, Italy. It is what you read about in books, see on television and in movies, and hear about from friends who have made the journey. The old buildings stand out from …
Coastal Cruising
July 26, 2014, 21:19, Marseille, France (or there about) We set sail this afternoon from France after a day of sand, sea, and fun. We sat outside for the sail away, which is thankfully much less of a party on this ship as compared to others. So far, I am an MSC fan. Did I …
Marseille in One Day
July 26, 2014, 15:14, Marseille, France Don't Stop Believing. That song has led me through some very very rough times in my life. Long ago, weeks ago, even days ago. It has made me keep on going, even when I didn't want to. When I wanted to give up. When I wanted to throw in …
The MSC Splendida
Friday, July 25, 2014, 13:25 Barcelona We are aboard! As is typical, we arrived at the port early. Boarding time was posted as 14:00, but we usually just sort of nicely ignore that and show up early. Either one of two things happens. We either are able to get on the ship early, which happens …
LEGGO MY IGLOO 