Tag Archives : Mediterranean

The rain in Spain…


…falls mainly in Barcelona. Well, it did while I was here, so I didn’t get to experience as much of this gorgeous city as I would have liked. Still, I saw enough to get a feel for it and know that I like it alot. Bareclona is sandwiched in between mountains and the sea; it is a city that is…

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The Noordam was home for three weeks. Check out my initial thoughts on this majestic ship.

On cruise control


Cabin fever This is the life! I’ve now spent two nights on the Noordam, and am truly impressed with the attention to detail. My cabin is kept scrupulously clean by my steward, Ivan. Every time I leave my cabin, things are straightened and wiped down. I have ship newsletters and notices neatly placed on the end of my bed, and…

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Takeoff in T minus three weeks


In less than three weeks, I’ll be leaving this sunburnt country of ours and flying out to Europe. I’ll be cruising the Mediterranean for three weeks, followed by a two week tour of Italy. Jealous much? This is my third overseas trip in as many years, and I must admit I am starting to feel quite the seasoned traveller. Airports,…

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