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- Day 1
- Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 10:19 AM
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 1,381 ft
United StatesWhite Peak Wash33°44’27” N 112°20’31” W
We are ready to go!
August 3, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
Our bags are packed (2 are already in Venice) and we are about to begin our journey: 60 days though Europe and Canada. We will be aboard Silversea's new ship, the Silver Muse. Looking forward toRead more
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- Day 1
- Thursday, August 3, 2017 at 5:47 PM
- ⛅ 29 °C
- Altitude: 1,152 ft
- United StatesPhoenix Sky Harbor International Airport33°26’15” N 111°59’39” W
At the airport
August 3, 2017 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
We are at the airport ready to board our non stop flight to London. Then came the Monsoon!!! Airport closed, our flight delayed over 3 hours. We still have a 10 hour trip but we should be able toRead more
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- Day 2
- Friday, August 4, 2017 at 6:59 PM
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 75 ft
EnglandHeathrow Terminal 551°28’12” N 0°29’13” W
In the British Airways Lounge
August 4, 2017 in England ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Finally arrived after sleeping about 4 hours. Luckily we had a long layover so the huge delay did not result in a missed connection. We are in the Business Class Lounge for a drink and some foodRead more
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- Day 4
- Sunday, August 6, 2017
- ⛅ 34 °C
- Altitude: 23 ft
ItalyVenice Marco Polo Airport45°30’14” N 12°19’43” E
A Day in Venice
August 6, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 34 °C
We are having a great time in Venice before we board our ship on Tuesday. An over the top Italian meal/wine ending in a perfect dessert of a cannoli, gelato, and limoncello. Touring the beautifulRead more
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- Day 5
- Monday, August 7, 2017
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 26 ft
- ItalyVenice Marco Polo Airport45°30’13” N 12°19’43” E
Another great day in Venice
August 7, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Our Concierge gave us a tip about visiting the crowded Rialto Bridge area: The new department store located in the old post office had agreed to an open to the public rooftop terrace. It was anRead more
So cute! Looks beautiful! And I'm really jealous of you eating amazing Italian food and drinking fabulous vino!! 🍷
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at 4:12 PM
- ⛅ 33 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- ItalyCampanile di San Marco45°26’4” N 12°20’20” E
Silver Muse
August 9, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
After just 24 hours aboard we agree with Silversea's advertising that "She is Simply Devine". The decor is a combination of Art Deco, Contemporary, and Classic Elements.
Our suite is huge withRead more
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- Day 7
- Wednesday, August 9, 2017
- ⛅ 30 °C
- Altitude: 36 ft
- ItalyCampanile di San Marco45°26’4” N 12°20’20” E
Martini Tasting
August 9, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 30 °C
Today we went to a typical Silversea martini tasting in an intimate bar with great views. The martini's were accompanied by hors d' oeuvres. Rose's favorite was the pickle martini and Randy's was theRead more
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- Day 8
- Thursday, August 10, 2017
- ⛅ 31 °C
- Altitude: 26 ft
CroatiaRjecina River45°19’31” N 14°26’59” E
Hum: The Smallest Town in the World
August 10, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
Randy got a Croatian welcome as we left the ship for our tour. Hum dates back to 10th century and today has a population of 30 residents.
After walking the entire town (it took 20 minutes) we wentRead more
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- Day 9
- Friday, August 11, 2017
- ☀️ 31 °C
- Altitude: 650 ft
- CroatiaHvar Airport43°10’34” N 16°27’21” E
Hvar, Croatia
August 11, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 31 °C
We took the tender in and had a wonderful private walking tour of Hvar. We saw the charming old town, the Piazza, the Arsenal, and a Franciscan monastery. Our local guide was an expert on the history,Read more
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- Day 10
- Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 6:20 AM
- ☀️ 25 °C
- Altitude: 49 ft
- CroatiaUvala Pile42°38’31” N 18°6’23” E
Oops!
August 12, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We knew we had a 5 hour tour, but this room service breakfast is ridiculous.
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- Day 10
- Saturday, August 12, 2017 at 9:02 AM
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 49 ft
- CroatiaUvala Pile42°38’31” N 18°6’23” E
Dubrovnik, Croatia
August 12, 2017 in Croatia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Dubrovnik was another tender port. It was very rough and caused a 3 foot difference between tender and ship. Luckily there were 4 crew members that literally carried you from ship to tender.
This isRead more
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- Day 11
- Sunday, August 13, 2017 at 6:42 AM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 125 ft
MontenegroŠkurda42°25’59” N 18°46’12” E
Kotor, Montenegro
August 13, 2017 in Montenegro ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Kotor could be the most beautiful location that we have ever visited. We went up to the very top of the mountain range over extremely narrow roads. We sampled local food at two different villageRead more
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- Day 12
- Monday, August 14, 2017 at 4:42 AM
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitude: 62 ft
- ItalyPorta Mesagne e Bastione Aragonese40°38’10” N 17°56’20” E
Brindisi, Italy
August 14, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Today we toured Lecce, a town in southern Italy which is called "The Florence of the South". Lecce was originally a Roman City as evidenced by its stone and marble roads, Theatre, and amphitheater. ItRead more
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- Day 12
- Monday, August 14, 2017 at 6:23 PM
- 🌬 27 °C
- Altitude: 62 ft
- ItalyPorta Mesagne e Bastione Aragonese40°38’10” N 17°56’20” E
It's 6:00....
August 14, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Perfect martini with a perfect view.
TravelerPerfect end to a great day. Cheers! 🍸 We are loving your stops and your photos really make us feel like we are there. We get in your Crystal tomorrow. We'll say "hi. 😙
That's the best for grown ups (she said old people at first - I am rubbing off on her). She is enjoying your blog. Shawn
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- Day 13
- Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 5:29 AM
- 🌙 21 °C
- Altitude: 719 ft
- ItalySanta Caterina37°51’11” N 15°17’16” E
Taormina, Italy
August 15, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 21 °C
As we traveled to the mountain top village of Castelmola, we viewed the smoke coming from Mount Etna. We walked this extremely old village with its tiny houses then sampled almond liqueur and spongeRead more
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- Day 14
- Wednesday, August 16, 2017 at 4:56 AM
- 🌙 23 °C
- Altitude: 151 ft
- ItalyPiazza Sant'Antonino40°37’35” N 14°22’33” E
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy
August 16, 2017 in Italy ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Today we drove the entire Amalfi Coast. The narrow winding road offered magnificent views throughout. We stopped in the town of Amalfi to walk its streets, visit piazzas and have lunch.
We could goRead more
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- Day 15
- Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 11:42 AM
- ☀️ 29 °C
- Altitude: 33 ft
- ItalySeno del Ponticello42°48’45” N 10°18’56” E
Portoferraio, Italy
August 17, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We are on the island of Elba. Portoferraio is its main town. We walked uphill with a lot of steps and visited Napoleon's winter villa and garden.
Driving about 30 minutes across the island throughRead more
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- Day 16
- Friday, August 18, 2017 at 8:48 AM
- ⛅ 25 °C
- Altitude: 69 ft
- ItalyPunta del Coppo44°18’14” N 9°12’28” E
Portofino, Italy
August 18, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
As part of the Italian Riviera, this rustic and elegant small harbor is very popular with the affluent, as seen by all the yachts in the harbor.
We enjoyed strolling around the village and visitingRead more
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- Day 17
- Saturday, August 19, 2017
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 52 ft
- ItalyPlaza Grande43°33’7” N 10°18’28” E
Livorno, Italy (For Pisa)
August 19, 2017 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
We thought that the Leaning Tower of Pisa was going to be a tower by itself. Instead we were treated to 3 magnificent buildings located on the Square of Miracles: The Battistero (a Gothic baptistery),Read more
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- Day 18
- Sunday, August 20, 2017 at 5:38 AM
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 151 ft
MonacoJardins du Casino43°44’24” N 7°25’41” E
Monte Carlo, Monaco
August 20, 2017 in Monaco ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We met our guide for a private full day tour. Our itinerary included all the key sites in both Monaco and Nice: Driving on the Formula 1 track and Corniches, Casino Monte-Carlo, visiting the Palais duRead more
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- Day 19
- Monday, August 21, 2017 at 9:53 AM
- ☀️ 27 °C
- Altitude: 26 ft
FrancePlace des Lices43°16’13” N 6°38’28” E
Saint Tropez, France
August 21, 2017 in France ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
This small port on the French Riviera is known for its sea and sun. It has 32 private beach clubs and 75 public beaches. We drove on the vine road. They have been making wine in this area forRead more
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- Day 20
- Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at 4:35 AM
- 🌙 18 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- FranceTorrent le Destel43°7’16” N 5°48’16” E
Sanary-Sur-Mer, France
August 22, 2017 in France ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Sanary is located in the Provence area of France. We started our tour by walking through the local market.
Castellet, a 950 year old hilltop village was our first stop.
We then went for wine andRead more
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- Day 21
- Wednesday, August 23, 2017
- ☀️ 28 °C
- Altitude: 102 ft
SpainPlaça de Catalunya41°23’17” N 2°10’12” E
Barcelona, Spain
August 23, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
This was our second time in Barcelona. We first walked the La Rambla promenade with its live statues. This was the site of the terrorist attack just days earlier. Our private guide told us that it wasRead more
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- Day 23
- Friday, August 25, 2017
- ⛅ 27 °C
- Altitude: 72 ft
- SpainTeatro Rialto39°28’13” N 0°22’36” W
Valencia, Spain
August 25, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Today we walked Old Town in Valencia. We viewed the Cathedral, Palace and visited the huge Central Market. Also as you can see Rose was really able to get "in the picture" with a local character.
Coco wants to know where you are walking because "grandma Rose didn't say where she was going"
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- Day 24
- Saturday, August 26, 2017
- ⛅ 28 °C
- Altitude: 43 ft
- SpainParque Maestranza de Artilleria37°36’21” N 0°59’29” W
Cartagena, Spain
August 26, 2017 in Spain ⋅ ⛅ 28 °C
From the pier, we went to the boarding point for the panoramic elevator that took us to the highest point in Cartagena. We then visited the Old Quarter with its beautiful Art Nouveau town houses builtRead more
