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We scheduled coffee delivery for 8:30 this morning but when it arrived, we realized it was pouring out. Not wanting to deal with slogging around in the rain, we climbed back into bed.  When we finally woke at 10:30 we got ourselves moving and went up to the cafe for breakfast.  I could see aContinue reading “Barcelona Es un Bella Ciudad”

We woke before dawn to witness our arrival in one of the oldest cities in Spain. Our first impression was it looked like a military compound.  Not very quaint or inviting.  I knew it wouldn’t have the effect on me that Malaga had but it was worth visiting some of the ancient sites. Christopher ColumbusContinue reading “Cartagena – An Ancient City”

  Have you ever gone anywhere and just felt that this place feeds your soul?  That’s how I felt in Malaga.  I really didn’t give this port much thought on our itinerary.  I was more focused on Barcelona, Nice and Florence. I awoke at dusk and caught a glimpse of the Spanish Coastline. The skiesContinue reading “Our Day in Malaga, Spain”

Bruce and I are finally getting out of bed and it’s 11:30 in the morning.  I don’t know what is up with this sleepiness.  The bed is so comfy and the gentle rocking of the boat has been great for my sleeping. Back to yesterday, we finally arrived at the pyramids after a beautiful scenicContinue reading “Canary Islands –Part 2”

Bruce and I are really getting into this life.  Not a care in the world – no rooms to paint, no clothes to wash, no meals to cook. Room service every morning delivering my coffee before I have to take the elevator to the gym.  Then relaxation time in the Persian Garden on the heatedContinue reading “Decadence at Sea”

We’ve been at sea for nearly a week and I am beginning to know my way around.  The first few days I was clocking extra steps on my Fitbit because when I needed to be in the bow of the ship I was in the stern and vice versa. Yesterday I really didn’t do muchContinue reading “Whiling Away The Hours Aboard Ship”

The early morning hours brought gray skies and cool winds. As I awoke in my comfy bed, the rocking and rolling of the ship made it nearly impossible for me to open my eyes. I felt like a babe rocking in her mama’s arms the sheets and comforter warm and silky against my skin. ButContinue reading “Lazy Day At Sea”

We woke to a gentle rolling of the ship that lulled us into a slightly meditative state.  Our coffe and tea along with fruit and croissants was delivered to our cabin shortly after wakening.  Although a bit cloudy and cool on our veranda we decided to have our morning coffee listening to the vibrancy ofContinue reading “Our First Full Day At Sea”

T Bruce and I left Columbia late in the afternoon on Monday arriving at the home of our two amigos in the wee hours of the morning. I slept until 9 and spent a relaxing morning idling by the pool.  Beautiful hibiscus surrounded the pool area making for a very lovely backdrop for our visitContinue reading “First Leg of our European Adventure”

Last night we stayed at Country Inn and Suites but we had to return the car to the airport by noon today so I thought I booked the Crown Plaza at the airport.  We headed out at 9:30 – Bruce didn’t want to feel panicked if we happened to get lost.  And of course onContinue reading “Crazy Driving in Panama City”