A Few Tips about Waikiki Beach Even though it may look crowded, there is a place for you along this beach. This is one of the most iconic areas of Hawaii and the United States, and you have the right to be a part of it. Most of the people just walk along the beach sidewalk admiring Duke Kahanamoku’s…
A Few Tips about Misiones The complex is on a cape a good three miles to downtown. The vistas from many of the condos are quite incredible. The famous “Arch”, the cruise ships coming and going and the fishing fleet that goes out every morning can be seen. The apartment we had through VRBO was a penthouse in building 5,…
We flew into Albuquerque and immediately Kathie and I drove 64 miles north on I-25 to Santa Fe—“The oldest Capital in the United States” founded in 1610. A friend of mine, Dr. Tony Beonde and I went through Santa Fe in 1984, but all I remember was seeing “adobe style buildings.” This time we were going to explore for…
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta—44th Annual show, Oct 2015 Many people say going to this Fiesta would be on “their bucket list,” we made it happen. Booking at least six months in advance, we were able to snag cheap Southwest tickets out of Orlando. There is no question that Southwest Airlines is one of the best airlines in the United States with…
Once again we enjoyed our times at our annual EPCOT’s Food and Wine Festival. We went three times to collect our “wine glasses” for annual pass holders commemorating the 20th annual Festival. We have been coming to this event for at least ten of those years. We came on Sunday, September 27, on the third day of the opening.…
Kudos to the Jack Harter Team From the moment we walked into the hut to the time we left the van, we were given a first class tour. This is an experience you will never forget. Our daughter, Pam, picked this helicopter out as she wanted “the open door.”The check in is close by the airport. A van takes you to the…
Both visits to Normandy in 2006 with students, and in 2008 with Kathie, the weather was superb unlike it was on June 6th, 1944. Kathie and I was able to stay in Normandy for three days visiting several famous sites. We stayed two nights in Arromanches. Today it is a thriving seaside town. Arromanches in 1944 became a British beach head,…
We arrived to Mont Saint Michel midday. It was crowded, but still fascinating nevertheless. I was here in 2006 with students, and again with Kathie in 2008. Kathie and I had a night’s stay on Mont Saint Michel at the pricy Auberge Saint-Pierre hotel. We tried to take a nap, but nearly impossible with all the people walking about. We could…
Sleeping Sharks, Tips on the Area Two Steps and the famous Puuhonua O Honaunau Historical site are located about twenty-two miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. The historical park is well marked. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts north of…
Tips on the Area This interesting historical park awaits your exploration. Close by is the best snorkeling in Hawaii, known as “Two Steps.” It is located over twenty miles south of Kona on Route 11. There is a large sign to point the way on Route 160 on Keala O Keawe Road. I would not recommend Route 160 that juts…