Tag Archives: Cruise

France ~ Viviers, the organ concert that wasn’t, a delightful surprise and a relaxing facial

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Thursday, July 30th ~ Viviers and cruising toward Avignon The well written Uniworld brochure describes Viviers as: “an enchanting village where time seems to have stopped centuries ago.  Viviers has a long and storied history that goes back more than … Continue reading →

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France ~ Illumination night tour of Lyon”

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday night July 28th ~ Lyon at night From 9:00 to 10:45 pm, we had an exclusive Uniworld night excursion to revel in the lights of Lyon. With one covered bus and two open air busses, we chose the top … Continue reading →

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France ~ Lyon by day, bike and walking tours

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 28th ~ Lyon, France Sitting on the confluence of the Rhone and Saone rivers, this is a tale of two contrasting sides of one city. “Two rivers, one tranquil, one torrential. Two hills, one for labor where the … Continue reading →

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The Netherlands, Belgium and France!

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

My long-time dream is to see the lavender fields in bloom… I am hoping to make that happen this summer. We are now finalizing plans for our next big adventure and can’t wait! The trip will begin with us flying from Los … Continue reading →

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Taking a pig to a wedding in Guatemala

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Now that the BIG TRIP is behind us, what is next on the horizon? We have several plans in the works, starting with a trip to Guatemala at the end of November to attend a wedding. We first met Curtis … Continue reading →

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Five days at sea ~ No land in sight (Iceland to Boston)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday September 9th 3:00 pm The Captain warned us last evening as we were leaving Iceland that rough seas were ahead and that anyone with a tendency toward getting seasick should be prepared to take precautionary measures. They plan on … Continue reading →

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Iceland ~ Thingvellir NP, Gullfoss, Geysir, Fontana Health Spa

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday September 8th ~ Iceland, Day 2 An early nine-hour tour got us up at 6:00 a.m. and on the road by 7:30.Today’s outing was labeled Gullfoss, Geysir and Hot Spring and cost $149.75 USD per person. Described by Royal … Continue reading →

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Iceland, Day 1 ~ Geothermal Fields, Blue Lagoon, Viking Museum

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday September 7th – Reykjavik Iceland (Day 1) I did not make notes while in Iceland. Our time there was limited and with two long excursions booked, I had little free time other than for meals and some sleep. I’ll reconstruct … Continue reading →

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Faroe Islands ~ Still unspoiled, beautiful and welcoming

Posted on September 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday September 5th ~ Faroe Islands A little about the Faroe Islands (or Faroe Islands 101): They are in the heart of the Gulf Stream in the North Atlantic Located northwest of Scotland and halfway between Iceland and Norway An … Continue reading →

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England ~ Portland Port and Weymouth Harbor

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday September 2 ~ Portland Port and Weymouth Harbor, England Docking at the port of Portland, we hopped on a free shuttle that delivered us to the nearby town of Weymouth in the Brewers Quay area. With no tours booked … Continue reading →

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