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 …
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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 …
A Wonderful Day In An Old City
July 24, 2014, Barcelona, Spain I should have gotten over the "I can't trill my Rs" in high school. I really should have. For if I had, I might have been able to actually communicate today without pointing. But, alas, I did not. I am not fluent in Spanish. I'm not even good enough to …
To Europe We Must Go
Tuesday, July 22, 2014 12:15 CST So today begins the journey to our European adventure. We are headed out of Dallas toward Miami, to board our eventual plane to Barcelona. Having never been to Europe, I find myself nervous, fascinated, and excited all at the same time. As I sit in First Class and Sweetie …
Straight Tea, Red Wine
Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 2:57PM ET Over the coast of Florida, American Airlines Flight 1462 Tommy and I are flying high somewhere over the coast of my favorite state - Florida. Arkansas is home, but Florida is still my favorite. Miles of coastline. Sand. Surf. Gators. I just love everything about the Sunshine State. Today …
The Captain’s Cozy Cabin
Tuesday, July 22, 2014, 6:45PM off the coast of Miami over the Atlantic Nothing but blue ocean below, dotted with cargo ships here and there, clouds below us floating like lamps above an atrium. We are off the coast of Miami headed for Barcelona. Sitting in Business Class is definitely the way to go. More …
First Sight of Europe
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 8:52 AM, Barcelona time I woke up this morning to mountains outside my window. Although I wasn't sure which mountains at first, I figured out that we were flying over Portugal a few minutes later. The landscape from 30,000 feet doesn't look vastly different than it does at home, flying over …
Sidewalk Cafe
Wednesday, July 23, 2014, 17:55, Barcelona Sitting in a sidewalk cafe, in the streets of Barcelona. An ancient city in its own right, it is quite metropolitan as we sit here watching people walk by. On the Rambla, there are thousands. Not crowded like one would believe, basically because there is so much room for …
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