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Wicked The Musical

Ever since its debut on Broadway the two of us have wanted to see “Wicked the Musical”. Today we realized that dream. In the Apollo Victoria Theater in London’s West End we were witness to the incredible prequel to The Wizard of Oz, the story of the Glinda the Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens

London’s National Portrait Gallery’s temporary exhibition, “Six Lives: The Stories of Henry VIII’s Queens” presents an amazing collection of portraits, jewelry, personal effects, books, costumes, and more to illustrate not only the lives of the six women who married the second Tudor king, but the effort across five centuries to keep their memory alive.

Caligula at Strawberry Hill

The purpose of our trek to Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham in the southwest of London was to see a recently recovered bronze bust of the Emperor Caligula but we discovered so much more in the recently restored 18th Century “little Gothic castle” built by Horace Walpole.

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Planning a trip? Dreaming of travel? Perhaps some of our adventures could inspire yours! Over the last several years we’ve had the distinct pleasure of many cross country journeys traveling though the Lower 48 in tents and our various teardrop campers as well as an amazing Alaska adventure that did not involve a camper.

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The Viking Village, Njardarheimr

Jun 7, 2024 | 2024, International, Norway | 1 Comment

Our short visit to Njardarheimr gave us insight into life in 11th Century Norway and educated us on the role of “Vikings” within the Norse community of the time.

Ålesund, Norway

Jun 6, 2024 | 2024, International, Norway | 0 Comments

A stop at Ålesund at the entrance to Geiranger Fjord gave us a glimpse into life in and the history of a coastal city in Norway.

Arctic Circle Ceremony

Jun 5, 2024 | 2024, International, Norway | 0 Comments

After a few days of exploration in the realm of the Arctic Circle, we aboard the Jewel of the Seas celebrated with a Blue Nose Ceremony and will receive Arctic Crossing Certificates!

Magerøya Island

Jun 4, 2024 | 2024, International, Norway | 0 Comments

We made it to the Top of the World, or at least the northernmost land mass in Europe, Magerøya Island. On our coach tour we learned much about the natural history and the cultures of this starkly beautiful place.

Tromsø

Jun 3, 2024 | 2024, International, Norway | 0 Comments

A quick walking tour of Tromsø and and a great visit to Macks Ølbryggeri, the northernmost brewery in the world, gave us more insight into the culture of Norway.

Geirangerfjord

Jun 1, 2024 | 2024, International, Norway | 3 Comments

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Geirangerfjord was a wonderful introduction to the geology and culture of Norway!

Brugge

May 29, 2024 | 2024, Belgium, International | 1 Comment

It was an unexpected but delightful quick visit to the Historic Brugge City Center, a UNESCO World Heritage site.

Visiting Cork

May 27, 2024 | 2024, Family, International, Ireland | 1 Comment

A tour hour well narrated taxi tour of Cork The Heineken Brewery in Cork A view of Blarney Castle from afar A a turn through the Blarney car park and shopping area A Mother and Baby Home One of the neighborhoods we toured The Poor Clare Monastery in Cork Historic Cork...