Category Archives: Europe

Tromso Norway ~ The Gateway to the Arctic

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday June 11th ~ Tromso, Norway Commonly called “The Gateway to the Arctic” because of all the polar expeditions that have departed from here, Tromso sits at 70 degrees north latitude, well inside the arctic circle. Once again the weather … Continue reading →

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Norway ~ Hellesylt, Geiranger, the Arctic Circle and the Midnight Sun

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday June 10th ~ At sea, crossed over the Arctic Circle This morning the water was like a bathtub, calm, smooth and not a wave in sight. It is now mid afternoon. About an hour ago we officially crossed latitude 66 … Continue reading →

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Bergen Norway ~ Gateway to the Fiords

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday June 8th ~ Bergen, Norway Known as the “Gateway to the Fiords”, this is where we get our first taste of Norway. Founded by Vikings, everything here revolves around the ocean. With a similar climate to Seattle, Bergen gets … Continue reading →

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Norway ~ Land of the Midnight Sun

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday June 7th ~ On board a cruise ship on our way to Norway I’m staring at the ceiling, wiping a stray tear that slipped out of the corner of my eye.  I set the book “Wild” aside.  I picked … Continue reading →

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Prague ~ 12 Reasons why I love her

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday June 3rd ~ Prague, Czech Republic I’ve known Mike since high school and a few years ago we reconnected through the magic of Facebook.  He graciously volunteered his skills to help out a charity that is near and dear to … Continue reading →

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Prague ~ Charles Bridge aka Karluv Most

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday June 1st ~ Prague, Czech Republic It was time to get out and do some more walking.  Heading in the direction of the river, we wandered aimlessly.  I knew I wanted to walk across Charles Bridge.  A Gothic masterpiece and … Continue reading →

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Call it Prague or Praha, but call it beautiful

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday May 31st ~ Prague, Czech Republic Most of my generation will remember the country Czechoslovakia.  As a sovereign state, it existed in Central Europe from 1918 until it peaceably split into the two countries of Slovakia and the Czech … Continue reading →

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Poland street art and the midnight train to Prague

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, May 27th and Wednesday, May 28th ~ Krakow, Poland Many of the major cities now offer FREE walking tours and Krakow was no exception. They had several to choose from and we decided to try a slightly different avenue … Continue reading →

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Krakow, Poland ~ Three lessons learned the hard way.

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 26th ~ Krakow, Poland Our friends left very early this morning to fly back home to the states.  We are on our own once again. Sometimes you just have to stop and take care of business.  In this case … Continue reading →

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Krakow, Poland ~ River Tram ride to Benedictine Abbey, Underground City, Main Square

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 24th and 25th ~ Krakow, Poland After our tour ended and goodbyes were said, the six of us (Dick, Karen, Jan, Gary, Tim and I) prepared to move to a smaller hotel located right in the heart of the … Continue reading →

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