Tag Archives: Cruise

Bar Harbor, Maine

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 10th Three years ago we visited our friends Lise and Charlie at their family cabin just a few miles from where our ship docked. On that trip we explored Acadia National Park and thoroughly enjoyed seeing the natural beauty. 

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The Salem Witch Hunt and Boston, Massachusetts

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 9th Mother Nature decided we had been having too much sunshine and decided to continue the downpour. We are such fair weather travelers, that although we do not melt, a rainy day puts a damper on our mood. Our … Continue reading →

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Brooklyn ~ Our Fall Foliage Cruise Begins

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 7th Our time in New York City came to an end and we made our way from the Upper West Side of Manhattan to Brooklyn via Uber. The private car ran $39 plus tip. We will be on the … Continue reading →

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Dolphins and Rainbow Pearls

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, April 6th – Cruise on the Sea of Cortez, San Carlos, Mexico What a FABULOUS day! Starting out bright and early for a private scenic cruise on the Sea of Cortez became a highlight adventure. First of all the … Continue reading →

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Amsterdam ~ Canals, Van Gogh, Cheese and Windmills of Zaandam

Posted on September 18, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 8th ~ Amsterdam, The Netherlands Did you know that Amsterdam is a conurbation? Well, I learned one more term today. In case you too need a little help with that one, it means that she is:

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Cologne ~ From the Magnificent Cathedral to a Chocolate Factory

Posted on September 14, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 7th ~ Cologne, Germany Cologne is a big city metropolis compared to the smaller bergs we have been visiting. It ranks number 4 in size in Germany with a population of around one million inhabitants, behind Berlin, Hamburg and … Continue reading →

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Koblenz, German Corner, Marksburg Castle

Posted on September 13, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 6th ~ Koblenz, Germany Koblenz, also spelled Coblenz, is located right on the confluence (junction) of the Moselle and Rhine Rivers in the western part of Germany. We had cruised right past this city in the middle of the … Continue reading →

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Bernkastel-Kues, Germany ~ Charming Old Town, Fabulous Riesling, Low Bridges

Posted on September 11, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 5th ~ Bernkastel-Kues, Germany  The town in its current form came into being on 1 April 1905 through the merger of the town of Bernkastel with the winemaking village of Kues across the river. Located in the Moselle Valley, … Continue reading →

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Trier, Germany ~ Two Churches Being Connected Was Most Unusual

Posted on September 9, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 4th ~ Trier, Germany The ship had overnighted in Trier, so first thing this morning we headed out for a walking tour of the town. Once again the skies had opened up and we had a wet greeting, but … Continue reading →

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LUXEMBOURG ~ What I Took Away From Visiting This Tiny Nation

Posted on September 4, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August 3rd ~ Luxembourg Our morning was spent cruising along the Moselle River. Some enjoyed spa treatments or attended a mid-morning demonstration on how to make Apple Strudel put on by our Pastry Chef Alex and Executive Chef Ioan. Tim … Continue reading →

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