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Venice and Boarding the Azamara Quest
Azamara, Italy

Venice and Boarding the Azamara Quest

When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, you’re looking out your plane window during a much-delayed … Continue reading Venice and Boarding the Azamara Quest

Èze, France, Oct. 18
France

Èze, France, Oct. 18

I had a spirited discussion with the hotel’s concierge this morning about the many ways in which Americans mispronounce Èze, … Continue reading Èze, France, Oct. 18

Monaco, October 16-17
Monaco

Monaco, October 16-17

In a few days, I’ll be joining friends and travel companions Denis and Joyce, whom I met on a cruise … Continue reading Monaco, October 16-17

A Quick Trip to Toronto
Canada

A Quick Trip to Toronto

As I’ve said before, my favorite part of traveling is meeting so many open-minded, intelligent, interesting people, both locals and … Continue reading A Quick Trip to Toronto

Bless Bless, Iceland:  Farewell and Travel Tips
G Adventure, Iceland, Smithsonian Journeys

Bless Bless, Iceland: Farewell and Travel Tips

[All the pictures below were taken on a morning walk in Reykjavik before heading to the airport] This was my … Continue reading Bless Bless, Iceland: Farewell and Travel Tips

The Glacier Lagoon to Reykjavik
G Adventure, Iceland, Smithsonian Journeys

The Glacier Lagoon to Reykjavik

When life gives you lemons, the saying goes, make lemonade (or even better, limoncello).  When life gives you weather that … Continue reading The Glacier Lagoon to Reykjavik

Kirkjubælarklauster to the Glacier Lagoon
G Adventure, Iceland, Smithsonian Journeys

Kirkjubælarklauster to the Glacier Lagoon

The weather gods giveth, and the weather gods taketh away.  This morning, they gaveth quite generously:  instead of the predicted … Continue reading Kirkjubælarklauster to the Glacier Lagoon

Vik to Kirkjubælarklauster
G Adventure, Iceland, Smithsonian Journeys

Vik to Kirkjubælarklauster

Iceland punches well above its weight in music, so I thought today’s post should be annotated with a suggested soundtrack … Continue reading Vik to Kirkjubælarklauster

Hveragerði to Vik:  Huffin’ and Puffins
G Adventure, Iceland, Smithsonian Journeys

Hveragerði to Vik:  Huffin’ and Puffins

I have a confession to make: as of 4:00 this afternoon, the title of this blog was overtaken by events.  … Continue reading Hveragerði to Vik:  Huffin’ and Puffins

Bogarnes to Hveragerði
G Adventure, Iceland, Smithsonian Journeys

Bogarnes to Hveragerði

Today was filled with feasts for the eyes and the stomach.  I’ll serve this post to you in three courses:  … Continue reading Bogarnes to Hveragerði

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