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Zurich – Fabulous Food, Walking Tour, Museum and a Sick Puppy

Posted on June 23, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 23, 2023 ~ Zurich, Switzerland I’m exhausted tonight as I’m trying to organize our photos and my thoughts about the day. After only getting around three – four hours sleep for each of the past three nights, I’m running … Continue reading →

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Southern California to Zurich, Switzerland

Posted on June 22, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

June 21-22, 2023 Bright and (very) early Wednesday morning we drove down the mountain to arrive at our traveling companions home in Orange County. I had ordered an Uber XL to accommodate us and our luggage. Everything went as planned … Continue reading →

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Our Travel Plans for 2023 – So Far!

Posted on May 28, 2023 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

When I wrote that we were getting back up on the horse, I probably should have said that we had placed one boot in the stirrup. Compared to years past, 2023 is getting off to a slow start. BUT, 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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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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On our way to Switzerland

Posted on July 12, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, July 12th – Los Angeles International Airport We are all checked in and patiently waiting to board our Swiss Airline non-stop flight from Los Angeles to Zürich, Switzerland. 

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France ~ Tarascon and Arles for more Van Gogh

Posted on August 24, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Saturday, August 1st ~ Tarascon and Arles, France The ship is docked on the Rhone river in Tarascon, France. Our morning started out with a bus trip to Arles where we filled in a few more details from the life … Continue reading →

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Avignon, France ~ Did you know there once were THREE Popes all at the same time?

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Friday, July 31st ~ Avignon, France I have really been enjoying our daily walking tours. Normally they run from 2.5 to 3.5 hours. Uniworld offers several options for their guests at most stops along the way. There is usually a … Continue reading →

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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 ~ A tale of two cities

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, July 29th ~ Tournon and Tain L’Hermitage Two cities facing each other, claiming opposite sides of the Rhone River. In the heart of the Côtes du Rhône, the twin cities of Tournon and Tain L’Hermitage are an ideal destination for connoisseurs of … Continue reading →

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