Known as the sleepy island, Korcula was founded by the ancient Greeks, then became part of the Roman Empire. Eventually, it became part of the Venetian Republic for four centuries. Korcula is quirky mixed with a strong siesta tradition. They also insist that the great explorer, Marco Polo was born here in 1254. Who am I to argue with the Venetians? The town is also famous for shipbuilding and the Read on...
TOUR 2 – Great Iberian Tour – MON, 13 JUN 2022 – Day 14: Visit the Alhambra (if you bought the trip with the entrance included). Night transfer. We will have a full day in GRANADA. For those who booked the trip with the entrance included, in the afternoon we will visit with a local guide the immense Alhambra Palace and its beautiful Generalife gardens, built in Arab times. In the evening we Read on...
Sunday: Having explored South, East and previously stayed West of Dothan it was time to head North and see what else this state has. So up to Eufaula, Alabama! The type of place I didnt think I ever would go, nor would I really But, its quite amusing seeing these backwards random places in the deep south. Apparently Nature Preserve and Hunting Area are synonyms in this state. So that was interesti Read on...
As you know, when I travel around this great world of ours, I always am asked, Where are you from? I say California, or San Francisco, and they go crazy, almost bonkers!!! Why? It is a state, and city EVERYone wants to visit. They know the City is a special place. I started visiting on a regular basis back in 1961, as a lowly freshman on an honor society trip. My how things have changed!!! Numero Read on...
What a treat to be able to visit virtually the Faberge Museum with Anna in St.Petersburg The collection is made up of over 4000 display items which represent the many different items created by the House of Faberg.
Anna gave detailed information on many of the items with the main focus on the Imperial Eggs all so beautifully displayed.
The First Hen egg (Given by Tsar Alexander III to his wife i Read on...
We thought it would be great to get to sleep in a room without kids, but Rosie came into Torys bed from At least we slept in a little bit before we drove out to Cades Cove to meet up with Mike, Jenn, Gray, Ellie, Nathan, and Kirby and Donna. We were greeted by Ellie and Nathan on Bikes and Grayson on his Berg. Today was a big active day for the kids to be outside and play together to the point Read on...
Russia has eleven time zones, and I crossed EIGHT of them on the Railway. The time difference between Vladivostok, where I boarded the TSR, and Moscow is SEVEN hours. It is a mere 6152 miles from Vladivostok to Moscow, and I rode every single one of those miles or kilometers. It is normally a six- or trip, depending on the schedule. So, the problem is quite simple. The train runs on Moscow time, Read on...
After a day of chasing Arthur, today was to be an easier jaunt. Being Friday the 13th, we figured a day without adventure might be prudent.
Due to our late arrival, we were unable to see the famous Roman baths in this eponymously named city, so that was our first stop. Thermal springs are in Great Britain, with only 5 spring groups. The water here at out of the ground at 45 degrees centigrade, at Read on...
Well after lovely breakfast in hotel got coach to Jerash, just over a hour journey but some lovely scenery on the way.
Jerash is the home to the old Roman ruins, really nice but really did feel like being in Rome, apparently they say that if you cant go to to Jerash because its the closest place to Rome. When in the Roman theatre there was locals playing of all thing ‘Bagpipes ??? Didnt know Ro Read on...
The British seaside is a national institution: home of fish and chips, & buckets and spades & Amusement arcades.
The towns name is thought to derive from a mixture of Saxon and Latin words. Weston probably started out as west tun, meaning the west settlement. The words super and from the Latin for on the sea.
Ian is a great story teller and so full of information which he delivered brilliantly a Read on...