Category Archives: A Thousand Thanks

Amazing Petra

Posted on October 14, 2017 by Helga

This morning when we woke up we were gliding quietly into Aqaba, Jordan. By 7am we had docked and by about 9am Mike and I were sitting in the front seat on the bus and ready to take off with … Continue reading →

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Jerusalem!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Helga

Friday 13th October 2017 By 8am this morning, Mike and I had checked in with the excursion team and had our bus numbers for our big day in Israel. We began by flying at 11am (Israir) to Tel Aviv. It … Continue reading →

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Suez Canal

Posted on October 12, 2017 by Helga

“If you knew Suez, like I know Suez, oh, oh what a canal!” That’s how Stephen, the cruise director likes to introduce any of the talks on the Suez Canal. Today, not long before day break we entered it and … Continue reading →

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Heading for the Tropics

Posted on October 11, 2017 by Helga

Today is a quiet day at sea. We are heading for Port Said, Egypt. We should arrive there at 4pm today and the aim is to wait for our convoy to be called for the trip through the Suez Canal. … Continue reading →

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In & Out of Heraklion, Crete

Posted on October 10, 2017 by Helga

Right now, I am sitting in one of the lounges on the ship, watching the outer reaches of Greece pass by on my right with dozens of wind mills enthusiastically turning on the hillside just yonder sea. We are on … Continue reading →

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Katakolon, Greece

Posted on October 9, 2017 by Helga

Monday 9th October 2017 Our first two stops on our 23 night cruise are in Greece. Today, early this morning, we arrived in Katakolon, a tiny little village in the southern part of Greece. We arrived at sunrise – this … Continue reading →

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Cruising Down Italy

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Helga

Sunday 8th October 2017 The first part of our cruise is down the Adriatic Sea all the way down Italy and at this time we are just bruising its heel… http://www.sea-scanner.com/ships-position-msc-sinfonia Our destination is Greece where tomorrow we see the … Continue reading →

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On the Ship

Posted on October 8, 2017 by Helga

This entry is being posted a day late as there has been an issue with my internet access. Good news is that today it has been resolved. Saturday 7th October 2017 Today has been a long and queue-filled day. We … Continue reading →

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Far End of Venice

Posted on October 6, 2017 by Helga

Today we made good use of our 24 hour water bus pass and travelled to the far reaches of Venice. The cross on the map below is roughly where we have been staying and the red lines are the water … Continue reading →

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Hello Venice!

Posted on October 5, 2017 by Helga

Today we arrived in Venice. We said goodbye to sunny Bologna and headed north to Venezia! As you leave Santa Lucia station, which is the main station in Venice, this is what meets your eye…it’s the Grand Canal. Mike had … Continue reading →

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Bologna, Busy, Bustling Bologna

Posted on October 4, 2017 by Helga

We certainly came to Bologna on the right day. The Lord orchestrated that on a festival holiday in Bologna, we would be here! The city was full and vibrant, busy, bustling, vibrant – festival of Saint Petronio. We had no … Continue reading →

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Bologna

Posted on October 3, 2017 by Helga

Today has mainly been a day of travel. We left our hotel at just after 8am and after two train trips pulled into Bologna at about 1-30pm. We spent the afternoon settling in before hitting the streets and finding Bologna … Continue reading →

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Pompeii & Mount Vesuvius

Posted on October 2, 2017 by Helga

Yesterday we arrived at this wonderful hotel in the heart of Pompeii. As we have been here 24 hours, I have come to love it more and more. It just ticks all my boxes. A hotel that is in the … Continue reading →

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Pompeii

Posted on October 1, 2017 by Helga

Today, we left Vietri Sul Mare and arrived in Pompeii. We woke up around 7am and at 7-30am we walked down to the local “Bar” and bought a cappuccino for 1 euro. The bar is the best place to get … Continue reading →

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Vietri Sul Mare – Amalfi Coast

Posted on September 30, 2017 by Helga

Today bought with it a unique experience. Vietri Sul Mare is the gateway to Italy’s Amalfi Coastline. This is a 40km stretch of coast running from Vietri Sul Mare to Positano. The least expensive way to see the coast is … Continue reading →

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