Monday, May 5, 2014. My sister arrived as scheduled at 6:30 am to take us to the Cruise Connection stop. The bus never arrived. I spoke with someone who was awaiting transportation from another company. When the shuttle arrived, Dennis and I were lucky. The driver said he had room for two more and we… Continue reading 2014 Updates
Danish cuisine
I love exploring new countries, learning about their traditions, cuisine, and habits. In Copenhagen, I will be able to sample the customary fare as well as gourmet dishes based on local produce.The Danes eat three meals a day: a cold breakfast with coffee, a cold lunch, and a hot dinner typically consisting of meat (usually… Continue reading Danish cuisine
Money matters in Denmark
We’ll arrive in Copenhagen on May 19. As part of my preparations for the trip, I checked out the currency in Denmark (they do not use the Euro). The Krone (kr) (or Crown) is worth about $0.18. According to my research, if staying at moderate hotels and eating in inexpensive restaurants, we can expect to… Continue reading Money matters in Denmark
What you need to do to prep for a long adventure
Preparing for a long adventure involves more than packing your bags. You need to make travel plans, prepare your home, and select your take-alongs with care. Packing light is always a good idea, especially when backpacking. Prepare for travel Develop the itinerary. Unless you are having a free-style adventure, you need to pay attention to… Continue reading What you need to do to prep for a long adventure
2014’s Adventure
On this year’s adventure, we will revisit some countries and see new ones. We are returning to Europe to continue research for Dennis’ book about his father’s WWII combat parachute jumps, see friends we encountered on the Camino Francés in 2011, explore new countries (Sweden, Denmark, Germany—we only stepped into it last year), attend the… Continue reading 2014’s Adventure
Friday, December 10: Nassau, Bahamas
Thursday, December 9: Day at sea This morning’s server did bring me a bran muffin, but not toasted. As the Rolling Stones said, “You can’t always get what you want.” We attended the luncheon dinner theater Presumed Innocent, an improv comedy show about a murder aboard the ship. This was a lot of fun and… Continue reading Friday, December 10: Nassau, Bahamas
Wednesday, December 8: St. Thomas
Wake-up call at 6 A.M. At breakfast I asked for a bran muffin. Our server asked why I would order that. Apparently she dislikes these so much that she does not serve them; instead, she brought be a pastry basket, which I did not want. By 8:15 we were cued up on the pier in… Continue reading Wednesday, December 8: St. Thomas
Tuesday, December 7: St. Maarten
Shortly before 7 A.M. the change in the engine’s drone as it entered Marigot Bay awakened me. An hour later the St. Maarten officials cleared the ship, and the crew lowered the gangplank for passengers to disembark in Philipsburg, the capital of St. Maarten. After smearing ourselves with sunscreen and eating Eggs Benedict for breakfast,… Continue reading Tuesday, December 7: St. Maarten
Cruising the Caribbean
Saturday, December 7. At 7:00 A. M O on Saturday, my sister, Doris drove us to the Cruise Connection pick up point (McDonald’s on Cattleman) where we started our Caribbean Cruise. Unaccustomed to rising so early, Dennis was “off” most of the day, unable to sleep on the 4-hour bus ride to the Norwegian Cruise… Continue reading Cruising the Caribbean
September 7: Sarasota
We left Amsterdam for the US via Aer Lingus. We had a short stopover in Galway, Ireland, and then a 8.5 hour flight to Orlando, FL. There were many babies on the flight. and it seemed as if they were in a crying competition–the din gave Dennis a headache. There was a pre-clear US Customs… Continue reading September 7: Sarasota