We are ready to go!
3 августа 2017 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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 toЧитать далее
At the airport
3 августа 2017 г., Соединенные Штаты ⋅ ⛅ 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 toЧитать далее
In the British Airways Lounge
4 августа 2017 г., Англия ⋅ ⛅ 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 foodЧитать далее
A Day in Venice
6 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 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 beautifulЧитать далее
Another great day in Venice
7 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 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 anЧитать далее
So cute! Looks beautiful! And I'm really jealous of you eating amazing Italian food and drinking fabulous vino!! 🍷
Silver Muse
9 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 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 withЧитать далее
Martini Tasting
9 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 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 theЧитать далее
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not sure about the pickle! Get the recipe and we will try it when you get back.
Hum: The Smallest Town in the World
10 августа 2017 г., Хорватия ⋅ ⛅ 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 wentЧитать далее
Hvar, Croatia
11 августа 2017 г., Хорватия ⋅ ☀️ 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,Читать далее
Oops!
12 августа 2017 г., Хорватия ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We knew we had a 5 hour tour, but this room service breakfast is ridiculous.
Dubrovnik, Croatia
12 августа 2017 г., Хорватия ⋅ ⛅ 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 isЧитать далее
Kotor, Montenegro
13 августа 2017 г., Черногория ⋅ ⛅ 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 villageЧитать далее
Brindisi, Italy
14 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ 🌙 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. ItЧитать далее
It's 6:00....
14 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ 🌬 27 °C
Perfect martini with a perfect view.
ПутешественникPerfect 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
Taormina, Italy
15 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ 🌙 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 spongeЧитать далее
Sorrento & Amalfi Coast, Italy
16 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ 🌙 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 goЧитать далее
"I don't want to write them a note, I want to talk to them please!!!" said the birthday girl Mara.
Portoferraio, Italy
17 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ☀️ 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 throughЧитать далее
Portofino, Italy
18 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 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 visitingЧитать далее
Livorno, Italy (For Pisa)
19 августа 2017 г., Италия ⋅ ⛅ 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),Читать далее
Monte Carlo, Monaco
20 августа 2017 г., Монако ⋅ ⛅ 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 duЧитать далее
Saint Tropez, France
21 августа 2017 г., Франция ⋅ ☀️ 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 forЧитать далее
Sanary-Sur-Mer, France
22 августа 2017 г., Франция ⋅ 🌙 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 andЧитать далее
Barcelona, Spain
23 августа 2017 г., Испания ⋅ ☀️ 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 wasЧитать далее
Valencia, Spain
25 августа 2017 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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"
Cartagena, Spain
26 августа 2017 г., Испания ⋅ ⛅ 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 builtЧитать далее
