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Galapagos Islands ~ From disillusion to wonderment all in a single day

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Wednesday, October 26th ~ Galapagos Islands, Ecuador Day 1 – Getting off of the airplane I was already wondering where I was and what had happened. This surely was not the Island paradise I had envisioned. In fact far from … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador ~ City tour

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Tuesday, October 25th ~ Guayaquil, Ecuador Our Gate 1 tour officially begins today. For this portion there are just the four of us, Tim and I, Rica and her husband Fred. Our local guide, Fernando, picks us up at the … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil Ecuador ~ First Impressions

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

Sunday October 23rd ~ Guayaquil, Ecuador Everything worked the way it was supposed to yesterday, flights mostly on time and smooth with little turbulence, no problems with short connection time in Panama City, quick-moving lines in the Customs hall upon … Continue reading →

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Ecuador Is Right Around The Corner

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

October 18th ~ Southern California Sunshine is streaming through the windows here in our mountain hideaway. After being back in Southern California for two months, I’m becoming more and more acclimated to being sedentary. As much as I used to … Continue reading →

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Home And Enduring Friendships Are Where The Heart Is…

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Tim and Joanne Joseph

August ~ Southern California and Southern Oregon As much as we love to travel, sometimes there is NO PLACE LIKE HOME! It has felt so good to be back in Southern California, spend some time with friends and family, get … 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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