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Summer 2018

Returning from Barcelona

July 29, 2018October 28, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

In which we return home, developing a strong dislike of Barcelona Airport and a stronger dislike of American Airlines.

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Barcelona

July 28, 2018September 7, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

In which we explore the city, have a relaxing afternoon, and dance to gypsy musicians in the evening.

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Marseille

July 27, 2018September 7, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

When in France, we must have wine. Then we climb to the top of a hill. That evening, we see Mars, while the Moon disappears.

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St. Tropez

July 26, 2018September 7, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

A long extended hike through the coastline, followed by a boring (but short) excursion and a Broadway review.

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Monte Carlo

July 25, 2018September 7, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

Today I decided to try something completely different. Rather than just an excursion in town, I decided to try my hand at cooking on the ship. So I set my alarm for 630. I looked out the veranda, and had a sunrise at sea. (I had to duck down for the view to the west.… Continue reading Monte Carlo

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Florence & Pisa

July 24, 2018August 5, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

When I went to dinner with Lisa and my mother, the food was great. But the wine, added to my travels and lack of sleep the last couple of days, meant that I found myself nodding off during the meal. So instead of going to the music performances, I passed out for the night. This… Continue reading Florence & Pisa

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Traveling to Livorno

July 23, 2018August 5, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

So the plans have been modified. Since the ship will have moved on, we can’t catch it in Rome. The next stop is a two day stay in Pisa/Florence. And the harbor for the two cities is Livorno. So the plan is to fly to Chicago. In Chicago we’ll wait for my mother, then take… Continue reading Traveling to Livorno

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Traveling to Rome – Day One

July 21, 2018August 15, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

Best laid plans of mice and men can be halted by American Airlines. Spending the night in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Viking’s Iconic Western Mediterranean

July 20, 2018October 28, 2018 Posted in Viking Iconic Western Mediterranean (2018)Leave a comment

For 2018, my mother, my wife, and I took Viking’s Iconic Western Mediterranean cruise from Rome to Barcelona.

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