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Our ship docked at General San Martin port on Thursday March 26 -our first stop since departing Chile. Peru is a wonderful country that is much more than Machu Picchu – as we have now discovered! Shortly after our arrival at the port we left on an excursion to Paracas National Reserve. This protected area […]
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It has been a long time since our last cruise. This is our second with Holland America and we are having a great time. While it does seem familiar, the ship seems larger than we remember. Yesterday and today are sea days – no shore excursions, just long, lazy days on the ship. We rather […]
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I am beginning to believe that I have a weird power when it comes to weather! No, I cannot bend it to suit my whims, but somebody (or something!) rejoices when I am rained on. Not the snow, not the heat, not the wind. RAIN. When Arnold and I took a train trip through […]
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Today Arnold and I had planned a tour of the Andes. Yep, you bet we were excited! We went down to the lobby this morning only to find out that the excursion had been cancelled! It rained heavily here last evening in Santiago and washed out the roads leading into the Andes. As much as […]
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We flew into Atlanta on Thursday 3/18 with a bit of trepidation. The news was rife with warnings of cancelled flights in Atlanta. Fortunately, our 3.5 layover was uneventful – we spent our time talking about our upcoming trip and watching the clock! We slept (sorta!) on the 6.5 hour trip to Lima, landing […]
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Eastern Europe is having a moment so let’s move beyond Croatia (as wonderful as it is), and take a look at Slovenia, formerly a part of Yugoslavia.Half the size of Switzerland, this tiny, mountainous country is located where the Alps meet the Adriatic. These “Julian Alps” are rugged with glacial bowls and dense forests. It […]
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Our National Parks are arguably the best US vacations for everyone–singles, couples and families. There are so many choices each with its own distinctive features. They are located all around the country. Some are only open for one season, others are open all year around. What are you looking for? If you are looking for […]
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Despite the recent warmth, winter has a few more tricks up her sleeve! Eventually though summer will be here and as hard as it may be to believe, we will want to escape! I am going to jump the calendar forward and name a few cool places that you will love when the dog […]
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As some of you know, I am a big fan of Latin America! While I have visited some of its countries, I want to visit more! So many countries with so much to offer: the Amazon River, jungles, deserts, waterfalls, and two oceans! For me, it is a difficult decision to make but fortunately, I […]
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Located near Moab, Utah, this high desert park’s altitude is 4,000+ft.. Bordered by the Colorado River, there is plenty to see! The park’s claim to fame are its natural sandstone arches, the largest collection in the world. With over 2,000 of these arches, you will stay active! The park has a multitude of sites to […]
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