There is something about watching the sea as it goes by, the zephyr that hits your face and the ambiance about being on a voyage. This trip was special as we were going to explore Ocho Rios for the first time. Our vessel of convenience was the Carnival Conquest, nearly 1000 foot ship with over 3000 patrons and over…
We visited Disney Springs recently, our 10th or so visit this year, and wanted to explore a new restaurant. We chose Paradiso 37, located right on the lake of Disney Springs. It advertises a combination of Argentinian and Peruvian foods. We wanted something simple. Nachos with chili con carne fit the bill besides a few libations. We went to the deck…
Since its inception in 1994, EPCOT’s International Flower and Garden Festival have grown into a magnificent display of assorted flowers and food kiosks. It appears the theme of 2017 is “butterflies.” The park is magically transformed into beautiful colors and Disney character arrangements. Most people will miss the “Peter Pan” on the roof by England. These arrangements…
Always a delight to walk downtown Stuart and a part of that experience is to do the “Riverwalk.” A wide boardwalk stretches west of the picturesque Roosevelt Bridge and east to the Stuart Colorado Avenue Park. The Riverwalk is extremely inviting along the famous St. Lucie River. Sunday is a popular day to visit the Riverwalk area. In the morning…
Long overdue, Planet Hollywood is up and running—at least it is open. The famous Planet Hollywood memorabilia can still be seen. My wife loved the music videos. We were there for a late lunch and the noise level was not as pronounced. The “Observatory” seating is unique and there is even seating outside. A separate bar is downstairs called…
“Magic where mountains meet Sea,” is what the flyer said advertising the small New Zealand coastal town of Kaikoura. This small town is located about fifty-five miles north of the South Island’s capital of Christchurch. You may recall that Christchurch was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake back in 2011 creating billions of dollars of damage. We had visited this…
Picture was taken September 2015 on Christina’s 25th birthday CAREGIVER CLASS Checking into Moffitt Cancer Center with Marty Bielicki, Debbie Watson and Chris Watson to take a class in how to be a caregiver for Christina Watson. Christina, our granddaughter, will begin her Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) on Friday, October 21st after 4 days of extremely strong chemotherapy which completely…
A Few Tips about the Lucerne Ferries The kiosks are located opposite the train station along the waterfront. We were able to travel free with our Swiss Travel Pass. The clerks spoke excellent English and could answer any questions. We took a steamer to Vitznau to take the cogwheel up to Mount Rigi. You can also take a ship to…
A Few Tips about Lake Lugano A tad different than being on Lake Como, Lugano and the lake add a different character with a Swiss attitude. We immensely enjoyed walking around the lake trail of Lugano. Traveling both directions, we saw unique vistas, shops and how the Swiss people use their lake. One of the major attractions is to visit…
A Few Tips about Old Town Lucerne There is so much to see and explore. You can easily put four days of exploring Old Town Lucerne and surroundings. I would first have a tourist map and circle what you want to see. I have listed a few suggestions below. The Lucerne train station, downstairs, is a place to visit. All…