Tag Archives: Museum

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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Rainy days and Sundays always get me down

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday August 10 ~ Stuck inside in Edinburgh Oh how it has rained, and rained today.  Without much effort, I talked Tim into simply staying inside where we are warm and dry. The past couple of days we did get … Continue reading →

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Giant Irish Deer, Bog Bodies, Yeats and Birthday Wishes

Posted on July 18, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday July 15th ~ Dublin City We had been told about the bog bodies that had been found, and our curiosity had been peaked.  When we left the hotel, our original plan was to walk a few blocks to restaurant … Continue reading →

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Vilnius, Lithuania ~ Our ABC day, St Peter and Paul Church, St Anna’s Church, Trakai Castle

Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday May 19th- Vilnius, Lithuania Morning city bus tour followed by a walking tour through the UNESCO protected Old Town portion of Vilnius.  It seems that Gate 1 has managed to connect the dots, taking us from one UNESCO site to … Continue reading →

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Vilnius, Lithuania ~ Tidbits about Lithuania and visiting the KGB Museum

Posted on May 19, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday May 18 – From Riga, Latvia to Vilnius, Lithuania It sure seems like we have spent a lot of time on buses lately.  I really don’t mind our travel days though.  Today we were on the road for around … Continue reading →

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Tirana, Albania ~ Our next Gate 1 tour begins

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday April 30th ~ Tirana, Albania Tim and I arrived in Albania on Monday afternoon to rainy, soggy conditions.  I had a cold that was fast settling into my chest producing an obnoxious cough.  I had booked one early night … Continue reading →

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Jaipur – Amber Fort, Elephant ride, Jantar Mantar, and Maharaja City Palace

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday March 21st, Jaipur, India Amber Fort The highlight today was a visit to the Amber Fort.  Dating back to the 16th century and sitting high on the hill overlooking the Maota Lake.  Known for its artistic architectural style it … Continue reading →

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Turkey – Ankara, Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir), Hittite Museum (Museum of Anatolian Civilizations)

Posted on February 24, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

February 21st – Ankara Driving from Cappadocia to Ankara today.  Our guide, Erdal, tells us more about Turkey, their culture, Ataturk, their war of independence, and the tax system.  Our weather is changing.  We have had beautiful blue skies since … Continue reading →

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Turkey ~ Mevlana (Whirling Dervish) Museum, Konya

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, February 18th My brother-in-law, Mark, turns 60 today.  We will officially celebrate with him in a couple of days with a hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia. Leaving the coastal Aegean area, for a 5.5 hour drive toward central … Continue reading →

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India Visa – California Academy of Sciences – Steinhart Aquarium

Posted on January 28, 2014 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Monday January 27th We started our day off at BLS International to try to get our India visas all sorted out.  I had booked both of us 9:00 appointments, had all of the paperwork completed and signed, and with passports … Continue reading →

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