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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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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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Watching the Crack

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Helga

Morgan went to the States for a month and just before her return, we went into the cottage to check that all was well. That was when we noticed a crack in the wall… Remember this fellow… Well when he … Continue reading →

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Attack in Tunisia – Tourists are Sitting Ducks

Posted on March 19, 2015 by Helga

It was with some shock that I read about the terrorist attack that happened in Tunis yesterday. Having cruised on MSC ships and knowing the drill when it comes to docking at a port, climbing aboard a coach and visiting … Continue reading →

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One Way To Munich…

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Helga

2-49pm It is the strangest thing that Mike and I have done…probably ever! We booked a one way ticket to Munich! Quite bizarre! It’s not for any time soon – it’s towards the end of the year. We want to … Continue reading →

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