Yearly Archives: 2018

Taking a Transatlantic Cruise

Vignettes September 30, 2018 0 Comments

Having flown to Europe at least ten times, we decided to break the mold and take a 14 day cruise from Puerto Rico to Rome.  Along the way we would have six Ports O’Call.  This sojourn was done in May of 2018. We used www.vacationstogo.com web site to look initially to view our transatlantic cruise.  There are other web sites,…

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Capri The Lotus Island

Capri Italy Vignettes August 19, 2018 0 Comments

The isle of Capri is south of the city of Naples.  The limestone and sandstone island is technically located in the Tyrrhenian Sea which is connected to the Mediterranean Sea.  Capri is but a thirty minute boat ride from the famous Italian city of Sorrento.  The Italians call this island, “ka:pri,” while us English speakers call it “ke pri.” Regardless…

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Wild Dogs of Sorrento

Italy Sorrento Vignettes July 14, 2018 0 Comments

Don’t get me wrong, I love dogs, and cats and most animals.  I come from a culture that supports dog catchers and such.  I see owners who post announcements of their “lost dog,” or “Cat.”  We treasure our animals, to a limit. In our past trip to Sorrento, Italy, it was not hard to notice “wandering dogs” going in between…

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Trekking Vancouver, Canada

Canada Vancouver April 27, 2018 0 Comments

Good friends of ours are heading to Vancouver, Canada this summer for a cruise to Alaska.  Indeed, Vancouver is a gateway to the 49th state.  Trying to describe the various activities in Vancouver is hard to do as there are so many places to see.  We have been there four times and have not seen it all.  This blog is…

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