We are ready to go!
3 augustus 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 toMeer informatie
At the airport
3 augustus 2017, Verenigde Staten ⋅ ⛅ 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 toMeer informatie
In the British Airways Lounge
4 augustus 2017, Engeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 foodMeer informatie
A Day in Venice
6 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 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 beautifulMeer informatie
Another great day in Venice
7 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 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 anMeer informatie
Silver Muse
9 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 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 withMeer informatie
Martini Tasting
9 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 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 theMeer informatie
Hum: The Smallest Town in the World
10 augustus 2017, Kroatië ⋅ ⛅ 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 wentMeer informatie
Hvar, Croatia
11 augustus 2017, Kroatië ⋅ ☀️ 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,Meer informatie
Oops!
12 augustus 2017, Kroatië ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We knew we had a 5 hour tour, but this room service breakfast is ridiculous.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
12 augustus 2017, Kroatië ⋅ ⛅ 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 isMeer informatie
Kotor, Montenegro
13 augustus 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 villageMeer informatie
Brindisi, Italy
14 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ 🌙 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. ItMeer informatie
It's 6:00....
14 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Perfect martini with a perfect view.
Taormina, Italy
15 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ 🌙 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 spongeMeer informatie
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy
16 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ 🌙 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 goMeer informatie
Portoferraio, Italy
17 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ☀️ 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 throughMeer informatie
Portofino, Italy
18 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 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 visitingMeer informatie
Livorno, Italy (For Pisa)
19 augustus 2017, Italië ⋅ ⛅ 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),Meer informatie
Monte Carlo, Monaco
20 augustus 2017, 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 duMeer informatie
Saint Tropez, France
21 augustus 2017, Frankrijk ⋅ ☀️ 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 forMeer informatie
Sanary-Sur-Mer, France
22 augustus 2017, Frankrijk ⋅ 🌙 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 andMeer informatie
Barcelona, Spain
23 augustus 2017, Spanje ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasMeer informatie
Valencia, Spain
25 augustus 2017, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 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 augustus 2017, Spanje ⋅ ⛅ 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 builtMeer informatie





































































































































































































