Monthly Archives: August 2014

Brilliance of the Seas – Transatlantic Cruise

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday August 31 – Bon Voyage! This post will be just a short update to let you all know that we are safely on board our floating home for the next 14 days and just leaving the port at Warwich, … Continue reading →

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Long Term Travel ~ Not always as easy as it looks

Posted on August 30, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday August 30th ~ Taking the train from York to Ipswich, England Sometimes traveling gets old.  There I’ve said it… Have we been having an incredible, amazing journey?  You bet we have!  I will forever be grateful for this time away … Continue reading →

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York ~ Final Hoorah, Sizzle or Fizzle

Posted on August 29, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday August 29th ~ York, England Over the past couple of days we managed to get a few more places explored, and fun times squeezed in.  One stop was to the Royal Theater where we took in a performance of “The … Continue reading →

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York ~ A little piece of charm, chivalry, character and whimsy

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday August 27th ~ York, England The last couple of days have been a mishmash of seeing some recommended sites, walking the streets, seeing a play, visiting a museum and eating a couple of decent meals. I think I have … Continue reading →

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York ~ York Minster and Bits About Town

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday August 25th ~ York, England With mixed weather, one minute partly cloudy, and the next raining, we walked about the old town area, including checking out a street fair, but then ducked into the church for an hour when the … Continue reading →

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York ~ Hotel evacuation in the middle of the night and a loss.

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday August 26th ~ York, England I thought long and hard about sharing this story, but perhaps it will do more good than harm.  At least that is my hope… We were awakened in the middle of the night (Sunday night/Monday … Continue reading →

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Liverpool ~ Contrasts and Contradictions

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday August 24th ~ Liverpool, England This is really a combination of tidbits from late Friday afternoon, through early Sunday morning before catching our train out-of-town – but look who is getting technical… While our weather was somewhat decent we got … Continue reading →

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The World’s Number One Beatles Tour

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday August 22 ~ Liverpool, England Promptly at 10:00 in the morning our tour guide/taxi driver Debbie picked us up at our hotel for our Beatles Fab Four Taxi Tour. Debbie explains to us that we will be visiting the … Continue reading →

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The Four Apostles: John, Paul, George and Ringo

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 20 ~ Liverpool, England Our friends Dick and Karen recommended that we check out Liverpool – so, here we are… Once again I find myself in unresearched territory.  I only know that this is home to the Fab Four … Continue reading →

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What is an Aparthotel and why I love staying in one

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 19 ~ Liverpool, England Our Tuesday train ride from Edinburgh to Liverpool was uneventful with only one change required in the village of Preston.  Both Tim and I commented on how much we have come to enjoy traveling throughout various … Continue reading →

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