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Scenic Cruising ~ Hubbard Glacier (Yakutat Bay)

Posted on September 23, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday September 23, 2026 Hello from beautiful Alaska! We had been expecting and were all prepared for a very wet and rainy cruise. But (knock on wood), so far we have had lovely weather. Feeling very fortunate! Yesterday was listed … Continue reading →

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Last Minute Itinerary Change ~ Just Part of Traveling

Posted on September 20, 2026 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday, September 20th, 2026 ~ At sea I received a message from my sister two days before we were scheduled to leave for Seattle. “Did you see the schedule change for our cruise?” Or something like that… No, I had … Continue reading →

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Shipboard Moments and a Cancelled Port

Posted on December 29, 2025 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

This cruise has had an abundance of “at sea” days. Originally we were scheduled to have five days from Los Angeles to Maui, four days in the Hawaiian Islands, and then five days from Kauai back to Ensenada, before finally … Continue reading →

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Chambord and Chartres: Discovering French Renaissance and Gothic Art

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 24th, 2024 Tim is still not feeling terrific, but well enough to continue on. We are both thankful that this is a relatively easy day. CHAMBORD A UNESCO World Heritage Site, constructed between 1519-1547, it originally served as a … Continue reading →

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Grateful Moments and Beautiful Photos from Chateau de Chenonceau | Travel Reflection May 2024

Posted on May 24, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 23, 2024 As I mentioned in my last post, Tim had a bug today and we decided to let him stay in the room, rest and hopefully feel much better within 24 hours when we pack up and head … Continue reading →

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Mont-Saint-Michel: A UNESCO World Heritage Site and Pilgrimage Destination

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 22, 2024 Mont-Saint-Michel is a small island located approximately a half mile off the NW coast of France in the Normandy region. At just 17 acres, it is home to a Benedictine Abbey with a current population that varies … Continue reading →

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Exploring Normandy: D-Day Landmarks and Culinary Delights

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 21, 2024 ~ Caen, France What a long day we had. Our breakfast this morning was a bit of a let down after the beautiful feasts we had enjoyed in Paris. This is not as much of a commentary … Continue reading →

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Exploring Claude Monet’s Home and Garden in Giverny, France

Posted on May 21, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 20th, 2024 – Traveled from Paris to Caen This was an early morning since bags had to be packed, tagged and outside of our room by 6:45. After another delicious breakfast, it was time to get on the bus … Continue reading →

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Paris Like We Have Never Seen Her Before

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 19th, 2024 – Paris and Versailles, France Tim and I are fortunate to have visited Paris several times over the years, dating back to my first visit in the early 1980’s. There have been minor changes between visits due … Continue reading →

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Paris is Preparing for the Olympics

Posted on May 18, 2024 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

May 18th, 2024 – Paris France It has been a few years since Tim and I have been to Paris, and the first visit by our travel companions, Steve and Brenda. I’m especially excited to see everything fresh through their … Continue reading →

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