Cozumel & Grand Cayman
Aboard the Norwegian Jewel we’ve made stops in Cozumel, Mexico and Georgetown, Grand Cayman to explore beyond our previous experiences here. Soon we’ll be making our way to ports we’ve not yet explored in the Southern Caribbean.
A Taste of Old Florida
What a treat to pause for a BBQ lunch with the locals at Pearl Country Store and Barbecue on US-441 in Micanopy, Florida. It’s a taste of the Florida we remeber from our youth.
Winter Magic in Medina
By deliberate choice we were in Medina for all the winter holiday festivities from Candlelight Walk in the days before Thanksgiving through A Christmas Carol and A Celtic Christmas as well as an Alex Bevan Concert and a historic house tour all the way through Medina’s 31st Ice Festival but perhaps the highlight was the town hosting hundreds of folks whose homes and lives were devasted by Hurricane Helene at the A Promise of Christmas Event the middle of January. It’s an honor to be a part of this amazing community!
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Haarlem As Our Netherlands Base
May 14, 2024 | 2024, International, Netherlands | 1 Comment
Four of the five nights we spent in Netherlands was in Haarlem, the capital of North Holland. It was a wise decision for us to base ourselves outside to Amsterdam.
Normandy Landing Beaches
May 8, 2024 | 2024, Arizona, Europe, Family, France, International | 0 Comments
It was fifty years ago next month that the Allies stormed the beaches of Normandy. Today we had the distinct privilege of visiting some of the places important in that offensive which ultimately led the Allied victory in the Second World War.
Belfast and the Titanic
May 5, 2024 | 2024, International, Northern Ireland | 1 Comment
After a guided bus tour of the City of Belfast we visited the Titanic Belfast Museum located at the Harlan & Wolff shipyard where the great ship was built.
When Plans Go Awry
May 10, 2024 | 2024, International, Netherlands | 3 Comments
A string of unexpected problems complicated our transition from Southampton to Haarlem but calm problem solving and a sense of adventure led to unpredicted delights and a story for the ages.
Portland Port & Weymouth
May 7, 2024 | 2024, England, International | 0 Comments
Our brief stop in Portland Port in Dorset, England yielded just enough time to get a tiny taste of the historic town of Weymouth, a Cream Tea, and a desire to return.
Reykjavik Walkabout
May 3, 2024 | 2024, Iceland, International | 2 Comments
On our first visit to Iceland we did a self guided walkabout in the center of Reykjavik.
Life Aboard the Pearl
May 8, 2024 | 2024, Canada, Europe, International | 1 Comment
A repositioning cruise from New York to Southampton is a most enjoyable way to cross the Atlantic on the first leg of a European adventure.
Cobh on Our Own
May 6, 2024 | 2024, International, Ireland | 4 Comments
For our first adventure together on the Emerald Isle, we walked the streets of Cobh, County Cork, explored St Colman’s Cathedral, and visited the Cobh Heritage Center.
Maritime Museum of the Atlantic
Apr 27, 2024 | 2024, Canada, International | 0 Comments
Our adventure in Halifax was an extremely informative visit to the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic coupled with a beautiful walk from the ship and back again.