Lake Bled, Slovenia
September 29, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ☀️ 70 °F
Drove 5 hours and checked into a lovely room. Walked around a bit and caught a boat out to the island in the middle of lake. We couldn’t have picked a better day to be here. Tomorrow we have two bigRead more
Lake Bled , Slovenia
September 30, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ☁️ 64 °F
We headed down to the lake and walked the 6km and took our time to see the views from ever angle. Met some fishermen and they agreed to a photo. When I first asked he thought I wanted a picture withRead more
Vintgar Gorge
September 30, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 72 °F
Went on a huge hike it was 6 miles, but the last part was straight up hill and then a straight down on rock and gravel. It was so beautiful and the water was so clear. Jesus was about half way toRead more
Ljubljana Slovenia
October 1, 2023 in Slovenia ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Said goodbye to Lake Bled, and drove 45 minutes to Ljubljana to go to mass at the Cathedral, St. Nicholas. Before church we wandered down the river walk, the city is the capital of Slovenia. AfterRead more
Zadar, Croatia
October 1, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Arrived Zadar about 3:30, we changed and headed for the beach. Enjoyed people watching and the activity in the water, cruise ships and sail boats. Came back to our hotel which is just across from theRead more
Hard to say Goodbye
October 2, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
Hard leaving this 😊. We are heading to see our Lady in Medugorje. 🙏❤️🙏
Medjugorje
October 2, 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Arrived in Medjugorje to a lovely suite, went into the town and had lunch and walked around. We took a drive to acclimate ourselves for tomorrow. Went to mass at SV Jakova, it was outside and the massRead more
Medjugorje Day 2 the climb
October 3, 2023 in Bosnia and Herzegovina ⋅ ☀️ 75 °F
Up this morning, had breakfast and went to English Mass, the church was packed people standing and sitting on the floor. The priests were great. Headed out after Mass to Apparition Hill, I’ll I canRead more
Trogir Croatia
October 3, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 77 °F
Left Medjugorje and headed north to Trogir it is just above Split. Great little fishing town and medieval village on the water. We have a great room with a view. We walked over the bridge to theRead more
Trogir to Sibenik
October 4, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 79 °F
Spent the morning and early afternoon on the beach in Trogir and then had lunch and headed up to Sibenik.
Sibenik
October 4, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ☁️ 75 °F
Walked around Sibenik, had a drink and watched the sunset. A very old town on the interior coast. Had dinner and met people from Germany and a couple from New York, made for an interesting evening.Read more
Zagreb
October 5, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
Headed back to Zagreb, crazy day. Checked into our room about 7 minutes from airport. Did laundry, returned the car. repacked for flight to Istanbul and then out to dinner two blocks from where we areRead more
Istanbul
October 6, 2023 in Croatia ⋅ 🌙 70 °F
Unbelievable, 15 million people and it all moves like clock work. We came through customs and then out of the airport which is huge. The driver gave us a ride of a lifetime, I should have video tapedRead more
Istanbul Day 2
October 7, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F
Up early, breakfast on the roof top in our hotel. Breathtaking views. We went to visit Hagia Sophia and we were waiting in a line early this am, which was an hour long, when I eyed our newest sonRead more
Istanbul Day 2 continues
October 7, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
Left the mosques and from there we went to the Basilica Cisterna it is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul, Turkey. That was our morning. WalkedRead more
Istanbul day 2 evening
October 7, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ 🌙 66 °F
Came back after the boat tour and went to a great restaurant just across from our hotel for the second night, but tried something different it was a great show… until tomorrow
Sunday Morning in Istanbul
October 8, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F
Up early and out, walked down to the road on the sea and it was closed for a marathon. We hiked back up to the top and John figured out how to get a metro card. Boarded the tram and crossed over toRead more
The icecream cone
October 8, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
This was so cute 🥰
Istanbul Rooftop Dining
October 8, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 72 °F
Dinner at Seafront Roof Top
Dinner was excellent and the view was beautiful. I love this place, the people are so friendly and nice. We have been blessed to be here.
Quiet Day
October 9, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☁️ 66 °F
Not much today just rested and John caught some evening shots….
Last Day in Istanbul
October 10, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F
Took the metro up to the Topkapi palace today. The picture of the pink building last night is the palace at night. Went and had tea with our friend Savaş and his uncle, and said our goodbyes. TheyRead more
Added another continent
October 11, 2023 in Turkey ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
We are in Asia this morning
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??? Next Stop
October 11, 2023 in Vatican City ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
Our trip to the Holy Land was canceled. Pray for all at war. 🙏 We are up at 5, taxi to airport in Istanbul, Asia, security check at entry, check in bags, two more security, passport and policeRead more
Rome
October 11, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 82 °F
Walked around and went to the Spanish Steps we had not been there before. Staying in Catone neighborhood just a couple blocks from the Vatican. Dinner nearby and an early night.




























































































































































































































































