May 6- Walking and Groceries
Gestern in Italien ⋅ 🌧 16 °C
We headed to the grocery store near Santa Croce, and encountered far fewer crowds than on Saturday. On our way we came upon an apparent Ambulance vs auto encounter. Lots of cops, another ambulance andWeiterlesen
Cinque di Maggio - Fa Piove
5. Mai in Italien ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Rai, rain, rain.
We were scheduled to go to Cinque-Terre today, but didn't go- and not because of the rain. We got up at 5:45, and headed out. I had ordered a taxi for 6:30 am to take us to the SantaWeiterlesen
May 4-Piazalle Michaelangelo
4. Mai in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
I didn't blow up the coffee this morning, thanks to the nifty machine that Meg & Greg gave me. We had our breakfast and then planned the day. Our original plan was to do HoHo Bus today. ThunderstormsWeiterlesen
First Full Day in Florence
3. Mai in Italien ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
The morning started out with a mess as the little espresso maker exploded all over the kitchen. I had visions of fixing my coffee and having a nice leisurely breakfast in our little apartment, whichWeiterlesen
May 2, 2026- Milan to Florence
2. Mai in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
We returned to our little breakfast place where the Chinese server introduced me to her dog- furry little critter with a curly tail.
Packed up, checked out, and the lady at the he desk ordered aWeiterlesen
Walking Around Milan
1. Mai in Italien ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
We had a lazy morning as I fought with my hotspot, trying to get the SIM card to work. The first problem was that I was trying to use the card from last year's trip to Spain. When I found the rightWeiterlesen
April 30- Travel Day
30. April in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We took a taxi to the airport, and after security et al, located one of several lounges. We spent a restful couple of hours there, and proceeded to the gate, arriving at boarding time. On the way, IWeiterlesen
Aix en Provence and Cassis
28. April in Frankreich ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
We had a fantastic day visiting Aix en Provence and Cassis. Lots of walking and taking in the local culture.
Our first stop in Aix en Provence gave the opportunity to have a bev in a little cafeWeiterlesen
Tarragona, Spain
27. April in Spanien ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Tarragona is another very old city that was inhabited by the Romans- with many buildings using older materials - in some places many iterations of reuse. City walls, excavations, and evidence ofWeiterlesen
Ibiza
26. April in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
We had another worship service led by Glenn and Jeff. I read a section from Ephesians.
After arriving in Ibiza, we took the shuttle to town, and walked around, stopping at a restaurant for sangriaWeiterlesen
Motril- El Torcal & Antequera
25. April in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Met Judy & Glenn in the theatre for our excursion. I verified that the theatre speaker is directly under our stateroom. Our guide Maria, driver Manuel/Diego/Francisco.
Very green- lots of rain thisWeiterlesen
April 23- Last Sea Day
24. April, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌙 17 °C
It was very thumpy last night, (Glow Party in the Viva Theater) . We would not have booked this room, but we had an Ocean View, and my modest upgrade bid was accepted, so no choice. But in any case,Weiterlesen
Sevilla Friday, April 24 2026
24. April in Spanien ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I woke up really early and went to the Observation Lounge to see our approach to Cadiz.
We took a tour to Seville- about an hour and a half drive. Seville sponsored the Iberia -America exposition. AWeiterlesen
And Some More Sea Days...
20. April, North Atlantic Ocean ⋅ 🌬 16 °C
Today (Sunday) began with a worship service with Glenn and Jeff. I had breakfast with Glenn and Judy, then touched base with Wayne in the Observation Lounge. I returned to meet Glenn & Judy for someWeiterlesen
Day 5- Another Lovely Day at Sea
18. April, Sargasso Sea ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Started out with breakfast in the Observation Lounge - egg bites and coffee, and the whole ocean outside the windows.
The Military Reception was similar to the Latitudes one- short, and not easy toWeiterlesen
A couple of Sea Days
16. April, Sargasso Sea ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
It's a lazy day, here in Viva... We lost an hour last night, and will do the same tonight.
Yesterday I met up with the Sit&Stitch group. We had the Latitudes Reception which was weird- held in theWeiterlesen
First Sea Day-Meet & Greet
15. April in Mexiko ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
We lost an hour, so I slugged a bit. I wanted to get a bite to eat, so went to Observation Lounge where they had light breakfast- cereal, pastries, and egg bites, as well as the requisite bevs.
TheWeiterlesen
Underway Day
14. April in den USA ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
First of all, may I say, Citizen M (by Marriott) for a big win. It's smart, sleek, efficient, (and we stayed free with a Marriott bonus night). I noticed that all the rooms are ADA accessible. ItWeiterlesen
Getting Ready
13. April in den USA ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
Last night was a late one- returned home from our Bermuda trip with the kids, so laundry, repacking and getting ready to leave the house for a couple of months. Then up early for the uneventful flightWeiterlesen















































































































































