We are ready to go!
3 de agosto de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLeer más
At the airport
3 de agosto de 2017, Estados Unidos ⋅ ⛅ 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 toLeer más
In the British Airways Lounge
4 de agosto de 2017, Inglaterra ⋅ ⛅ 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 foodLeer más
A Day in Venice
6 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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 beautifulLeer más
Another great day in Venice
7 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 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 anLeer más
Silver Muse
9 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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 withLeer más
Martini Tasting
9 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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 theLeer más
Hum: The Smallest Town in the World
10 de agosto de 2017, Croacia ⋅ ⛅ 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 wentLeer más
Hvar, Croatia
11 de agosto de 2017, Croacia ⋅ ☀️ 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,Leer más
Oops!
12 de agosto de 2017, Croacia ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We knew we had a 5 hour tour, but this room service breakfast is ridiculous.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
12 de agosto de 2017, Croacia ⋅ ⛅ 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 isLeer más
Kotor, Montenegro
13 de agosto de 2017, 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 villageLeer más
Brindisi, Italy
14 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ 🌙 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. ItLeer más
It's 6:00....
14 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Perfect martini with a perfect view.
Taormina, Italy
15 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ 🌙 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 spongeLeer más
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy
16 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ 🌙 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 goLeer más
Portoferraio, Italy
17 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ☀️ 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 throughLeer más
Portofino, Italy
18 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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 visitingLeer más
Livorno, Italy (For Pisa)
19 de agosto de 2017, Italia ⋅ ⛅ 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),Leer más
Monte Carlo, Monaco
20 de agosto de 2017, Mónaco ⋅ ⛅ 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 duLeer más
Saint Tropez, France
21 de agosto de 2017, Francia ⋅ ☀️ 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 forLeer más
Sanary-Sur-Mer, France
22 de agosto de 2017, Francia ⋅ 🌙 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 andLeer más
Barcelona, Spain
23 de agosto de 2017, España ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasLeer más
Valencia, Spain
25 de agosto de 2017, España ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Cartagena, Spain
26 de agosto de 2017, España ⋅ ⛅ 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 builtLeer más





































































































































































































