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Suez Canal 2022
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today we passed through the Suez Canal. There are lots of things that happen along this waterway…. The friendship bridge… One of many Egyptian towns.. A tug tearing past. Fishermen… At the back of the ship… In … Continue reading
Jeans Washing Day
Monday Dear Elsie We had a good time last night at the gala dinner. Everyone dressed up quite smartly and we all sat down to dinner. Today was the day I washed my jeans. When you are on a ship … Continue reading
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Tagged At sea on the Sinfonia
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A Special Ship Night
Sunday Dear Elsie Today is an exciting night on the ship because it’s Gala Night. That means that everyone dresses up in their very nice clothes and go and have a very nice dinner. So we are preparing for that … Continue reading
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Tagged At sea on the Sinfonia, Cruising, MSC Sinfonia
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Katakolon Greece
Saturday Dear Elsie The first thing about Katakolon in Greece is we have been mis-pronouncing it. We came here in 2017 and went to Olympia which is about 30km away. Having done that main excursion, the next best thing was … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruising, Katakolon, MSC Sinfonia, Sinfonia 2022
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Getting Some Relaxing Done
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day we were able to start enjoying the cruise and get some relaxing done. The biggest surprise I have seen on the ship so far is the lack of Covid protocol. It’s all but … Continue reading
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Tagged Cruising, Sinfonia
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A Different Persective
Thursday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Split, Croatia. It was the day I was reminded of life always having more than one perspective. This was the view from our cabin as we arrived. A beautiful view … Continue reading
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Tagged Croatia, Marjan, Split
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When Negative is Positive
Wednesday Dear Elsie Today was quite the roller coaster ride. After a week of anxiety that Granpa may have Covid, today he tested negative and we were able to get on the ship. We left our apartment early in search … Continue reading
Posted in Cruising, Day to Day Blogs
Tagged At sea on the Sinfonia, MSC Sinfonia, Sinfonia 2022, Venice to Cape Town
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Venice!
Tuesday.. Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Venice but there were a few tense moments! We woke up in Milan, had breakfast and then I chilled while Mike went and collected Julian. Then we wondered around Milan … Continue reading
Milan!
Monday Dearest Elsie Today was the day we all arrived in Milan. We got up early in Varenna and went to the local coffee shop for cappuccino and then went for a last walk around this beautiful little village. Surely, … Continue reading
Last Day in Varenna
Sunday Dear Elsie Today was our last day in Varenna. We went out early as we had no milk so we took a walk to the village. We bought milk and croissants which are fresh daily at the little convenience … Continue reading
Walking and Varenna Botanical Gardens
Saturday Dear Elsie Today was the day we went walking! We walked up a very steep stairway to what we hoped was going to be the monastery but it was closed. We did find some other fun places though and … Continue reading
Posted in Day to Day Blogs, Italy
Tagged faith, Hiking, Italy 2022, Varenna, Varenna Botanical gardens
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Teddy Goes to Switzerland
Friday Dear Elsie Today was the day that Teddy went to Switzerland! We were very sad that Granpa couldn’t come with us. He stayed behind to get better. We caught the Bernina Express which is a big red train that … Continue reading
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Tagged Bernina Express, Italy 2022, St. Moritz, Teddy Tales
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A Rough Night
Thursday Dear Elsie Some days are harder than others. I’m sure you have found that too. Some days you have a rough day and last night was a rough night for Granpa. He coughed so much and then eventually fell … Continue reading
Varenna and Bellagio
Wednesday Dear Elsie, Today it was expected to pour with rain in Varenna but it hardly rained at all. We went out early, armed with umbrellas to the convenience shop a little way down the road. It is a tiny … Continue reading
We Arrived in Italy
Tuesday Dear Elsie Today was the day we arrived in Italy! Your Mom will show you where that is and where we are. Once day, Elsie you’ll get to go on a plane ride and it will be super exciting. … Continue reading