And we’re off . . .
2025年5月19日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Here we go again . . . an early morning flight out of YVR to Lyon, France with a 3 hour pit stop in Montreal to break up a long transatlantic flight into 5 hour and 7 hour legs . . . Easier on the oldもっと詳しく
When the Travel Gods handout lemons . .
2025年5月20日, カナダ ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
. . . Make traveller’s lemonade!!!
So we should be in Lyon by now, but a series of flight delays getting out of Vancouver yesterday and some other “May the travel gods mess with you” stuffもっと詳しく
Lyon . . . Romans, silk & gourmet eats
2025年5月21日〜24日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
We made it! An extra day en route but no worries. We will begin exploring tomorrow
Lyon, the 3rd largest city in France 🇫🇷 is situated at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers inもっと詳しく
Flat cities are good cities . .
2025年5月22日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
A first full day to explore the city . . . we like flat cities that make walking easier✅✅. Now if only there weren’t so many hard on the feet cobblestone streets!
We ventured over the riverもっと詳しく
One of two possibilities . . .
2025年5月22日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Either the Mayor of Lyon heard some famous Canadians were in town and decided to serenade us from the plaza in front of our hotel or the local Medieval Cosplay Club was having a rehearsal for theもっと詳しく
Lyon. The soul of French Gastronomy
2025年5月23日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
In France, a good meal prepared from high quality fresh local ingredients is a treasured moment. The French are intensely proud of their reputation as food experts and Michelin Chefs are majorもっと詳しく
Lyon par la nuit
2025年5月23日, フランス ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
A moment of early morning tranquility
2025年5月25日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
Boarded our ship yesterday and have already settled into the calm, tranquil routines of the river
Calmness is good for the soul
Paul and Nancy. We travelEarly mornings on a quiet ship with a cappuccino and waiting for the daily fresh tray of warm croissants to be delivered to the lounge . . . Things could be worse 👍
Burgundy wines in Beaune
2025年5月25日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
After heading north overnight and passing under some very tight squeeze bridges, we docked at Chalon sur Saône and then visited the ancient town of Beaune. Historically significant for its charityもっと詳しく
Another Onboard Checklist Item ✅
2025年5月26日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As you might be aware, one of my favorite onboard activities on any cruise is to rise early and take in the tranquil calm of a quiet, sleeping ship on a lazy river. A big part of that morning routineもっと詳しく
Lyon, encore une fois
2025年5月26日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
As we continue our voyage to Arles, we have again passed by Lyon and the ship made a Day Stop which was an opportunity to explore other parts of the city we didn’t get to last week.
The views fromもっと詳しく
Tournon on the vine
2025年5月27日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Tournon-sur-Rhône is in the Ardèche region of France, with the foothills of the Alps in the distance and traces its history to at least the 9th century. A key medieval stronghold, it prosperedもっと詳しく
110 x 11.6 meters of ship
2025年5月28日, フランス ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
As requested, some ship pictures.
The Liberté is very well appointed and she has treated us very well. The meals have all been excellent
And for all the cruisers out there, because we know youもっと詳しく
A Theo moment
2025年5月28日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 24 °C
If you know, you know.
Viviers . . . survived and still going
2025年5月29日, フランス ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
A beautiful old French town, one of the only places in France to never have been conquered or occupied in any of the multiple waves of violent uprisings that litter French history! Now still a quietもっと詳しく
Chateauneuf du Gordon
2025年5月29日, フランス ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Or as it is more popularly known, Chateauneuf du Pape.
We opted into a tour of a private winery in this famous wine producing region. If we had come this far and skipped this opportunity, someone weもっと詳しく
旅行者Totally loved Avignon & when you dock in Arles we hope you love it as much as we did.
Paul and Nancy. We travelIt was a close run thing but I managed to keep it all on the glass😂😂
Avignon: A Broken Bridge and 2 Popes.
2025年5月29日, フランス ⋅ 🌬 26 °C
Is there anyone who doesn’t have a childhood memory of the famous nursery rhyme?
Sur le Pont d'Avignon
L'on y danse, l'on y danse
Sur le Pont d'Avignon
L'on y danse tous en rond
Well that bridgeもっと詳しく
A dinner date
2025年5月30日, フランス ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
We had a local French chef onboard last night for a special meal and then we all walked a few minutes to an old church where we were treated to a very entertaining concert.
Travel day today . . .もっと詳しく
Qatar . . . Just because we are here
2025年5月31日, カタール ⋅ 🌙 30 °C
Next stop, Africa!
Arusha arrival
2025年6月1日, タンザニア ⋅ ☁️ 22 °C
After a long 30ish hours of travelling we have arrived in Africa, in Arusha. All our paperwork being in order, we cleared Immigration and were greeted by Tauck, our Safari organizers and transportedもっと詳しく
Things you learn on Orientation Day . .
2025年6月2日, タンザニア ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
“Always ensure your Bush Toilet Kit is readily available and keep it with your Day Pack that you must keep with you at all times”
Well they did tell us Africa would be different 👏👏
Day 1 . . . Out of Arusha
2025年6月3日, タンザニア ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
Oh Dark Thirty in the parking lot, meet the drivers, get sorted into 6 to each Land Cruiser and off we go.
Through the madness of rush hour market day in Arusha and then out to the bush.
Animalもっと詳しく
A brief moment on the Tanzanian plains
2025年6月3日, タンザニア ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Today at our lunch stop
We are still here
2025年6月4日, タンザニア ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Low rate Internet speed is preventing postings with photos
But we are here, Tanzania is a jewel, this safari thingy is really fun.
旅行者Yes!!! Have the best time! Can't wait to follow along 🤗
旅行者Wow , that’s exciting. Just be aware the French cooking may attract some attention from the wildlife on the Serengeti. Enjoy.
旅行者Looking forward to your updates and living our lives vicariously through you! Enjoy!!😊