Barca D’Alva, Oct. 20
There are more locks on the Douro than remain on my head, and they’re certainly longer. This morning we passed … Continue reading Barca D’Alva, Oct. 20
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Lisbon, Day 3: Oct. 17
So now I understand why pastéis de nata are such a big deal here: these custard tarts, the de facto … Continue reading Lisbon, Day 3: Oct. 17
Lisbon, Day 2: Oct. 16
Before writing about today, I wanted to take a moment to comment on the sibilant, sensuous Portuguese language. On paper … Continue reading Lisbon, Day 2: Oct. 16
Lisbon, Day 1 (Oct. 15)
As an ardent fan of Viking river cruises, I’m in Portugal, with a cruise on the Douro coming up next … Continue reading Lisbon, Day 1 (Oct. 15)
Feb. 6: Marguerite Bay and Stonington Island
I woke this morning to an Oreo cookie of slate-grey water, creamy white snow, and steel-gray skies. (Note 1: there … Continue reading Feb. 6: Marguerite Bay and Stonington Island
Feb. 5: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
At 10:35 this morning we crossed the Antarctic Circle, becoming official members of the “Red Nose Club.” To mark the … Continue reading Feb. 5: Crossing the Antarctic Circle
Feb. 3 and 4: Navigating the Drake Passage
At an information session last night, the expedition leader said to expect a bumpy night and lots of bouncing around … Continue reading Feb. 3 and 4: Navigating the Drake Passage
Barcelona
Cruising is like listening to a Beatles greatest hits record. Yeah (yeah, yeah) you admire Hey Jude and Yesterday, but … Continue reading Barcelona
Aix-en-Provence and Marseille
Pity the port that follows Florence. Suffice it to say that Toulon (actually Seyne sur Mer) isn’t up to the … Continue reading Aix-en-Provence and Marseille
Pisa and Florence
Pisa is charming and Florence beguiling; this was my favorite day of the cruise, edging out Ephesus and Pompeii. … Continue reading Pisa and Florence
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