Sunday, July 22, 2012
Cruise around the British Isles
On the road again, this time back to Europe. We will be leaving Aug. 10 for 20 days. Arriving in London, cruising for 12 days, then back to London foe 5 more days. I look forward to having you enjoy the trip with us. Check back from time to time and let me know what you think.
Monday, February 27, 2012
Thursday, July 21, 2011
El Paso and Phoenix
Lotsa history with the Alamo, Teddy Roosevelt, Beautiful Colors, wide open spaces, and cactus aplenty. Oh yes, I forgot, plenty of heat.....
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
To El Paso
Yep, lot's of wide open spaces, wind and Road Runners. However, even at 80 mph it takes FOREVER to get across Texas.. Wonderful drive with a good book on CD...
Saturday, July 16, 2011
Lake Powell
Hello from Austin Texas. Two very long but wonderful days. Spent the morning at the University of Texas and the campus is beautiful. (Not nearly an LSU, but beautiful). Then if was off to the LBJ library and museum. Wow, had no idea who he really was and what kind of life he led. It was a very educational experience.
After that I toured the State Capitol building and it and the grounds are VERY nice. Lots of history and lovely archetecture. A must see if you're ever in Austin.
Shut it down for a couple of hours then it was off to the Lady Bird Lake for a stroll then to the Congress bridge to watch 1,500,000 bats wake up and go out for their meal. What a sight! They live under the bridge and come out every evening at sunset. Lotsa folks watching.
Then a quick tour down 5th and 6th streets for some music and sightseeing. (Kinda like a small, tame, Bourbon Street. Still great fun.
Back to the room to shut down the day with a Rusty Nail and a few minutes with you before I head out tomorrow for San Antonio. More updates for you then. Enjoy, and stay safe..
After that I toured the State Capitol building and it and the grounds are VERY nice. Lots of history and lovely archetecture. A must see if you're ever in Austin.
Shut it down for a couple of hours then it was off to the Lady Bird Lake for a stroll then to the Congress bridge to watch 1,500,000 bats wake up and go out for their meal. What a sight! They live under the bridge and come out every evening at sunset. Lotsa folks watching.
Then a quick tour down 5th and 6th streets for some music and sightseeing. (Kinda like a small, tame, Bourbon Street. Still great fun.
Back to the room to shut down the day with a Rusty Nail and a few minutes with you before I head out tomorrow for San Antonio. More updates for you then. Enjoy, and stay safe..
Thursday, July 14, 2011
Lake Powell 2011 Leaving Waveland
And so it begins. (And I am only one. How much does the rest of the group have? Yep, we're gonna need a bigger boat!)
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Ahhhhhhh
Home at last, home at last. What a rush this last month has been, but it's time to be home and you all know how relaxing that can be. A down day today, making myself small, and watching football. Doing a little unpacking and a lot of relaxing. Thank you once again for following and I do hope that next time many of you can follow in person. Hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful and you remembered many things to be thankful for. (Like I'm thankful for YOU). Until the next time :)...
Rome Day Last
Hello from Rome, one and all,
Last day in Rome, and yes it’s cold and wet. BUT WE DON’T CARE!!!! Last day in Europe for we have a 9:45 flight tomorrow and although it’s been an incredible journey, we are ready to return to English, Dollars, Toilets with lids, our own vehicles, our own beds, and most of all, FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT WE LOVE AND MISS!
Day 2 in Rome has been another incredible day. Once we got really deep into the city and places we’ve all heard of most of our lives we just got lost in history.
Short line at the Vatican so we hit it early. Oh what beauty we saw, and the history of Christianity was absolutely overwhelming. You just have to experience it. 2 – 3 hours of nothing but looking, taking photos, and living in the past. Go when you can.
Then it was off to the Trevi fountain. As you can see, it is beautiful and many people think the same. Sculpture, water, people, and peace all rolled into one.
Down the street to the Spanish Steps and again, lots of folks because of the peace and beauty. Just to stand there on the steps and listen, watch, and enjoy.
Next we went to St. Peters Basilica and it is nearly overwhelming. The paintings, the sculptures, the trim, the former Pope’s, the marble artwork, and I could go on and on, but I won’t. Go yourself or chat with someone that’s been there. You will love it.
Then there is the photo of our “last supper”. Spaghetti, bread, pork, and wine and we wind up the vacation to be talked about for years. Thank you Lord.
We leave EARLY, so I suppose it’s time for me to say so long and I’ll give a final this weekend. Thank you for being with me. It helped to have someone there all the time. I do hope you have enjoyed.
Love and happiness coming your way.
EGM
Last day in Rome, and yes it’s cold and wet. BUT WE DON’T CARE!!!! Last day in Europe for we have a 9:45 flight tomorrow and although it’s been an incredible journey, we are ready to return to English, Dollars, Toilets with lids, our own vehicles, our own beds, and most of all, FAMILY AND FRIENDS THAT WE LOVE AND MISS!
Day 2 in Rome has been another incredible day. Once we got really deep into the city and places we’ve all heard of most of our lives we just got lost in history.
Short line at the Vatican so we hit it early. Oh what beauty we saw, and the history of Christianity was absolutely overwhelming. You just have to experience it. 2 – 3 hours of nothing but looking, taking photos, and living in the past. Go when you can.
Then it was off to the Trevi fountain. As you can see, it is beautiful and many people think the same. Sculpture, water, people, and peace all rolled into one.
Down the street to the Spanish Steps and again, lots of folks because of the peace and beauty. Just to stand there on the steps and listen, watch, and enjoy.
Next we went to St. Peters Basilica and it is nearly overwhelming. The paintings, the sculptures, the trim, the former Pope’s, the marble artwork, and I could go on and on, but I won’t. Go yourself or chat with someone that’s been there. You will love it.
Then there is the photo of our “last supper”. Spaghetti, bread, pork, and wine and we wind up the vacation to be talked about for years. Thank you Lord.
We leave EARLY, so I suppose it’s time for me to say so long and I’ll give a final this weekend. Thank you for being with me. It helped to have someone there all the time. I do hope you have enjoyed.
Love and happiness coming your way.
EGM
Monday, November 22, 2010
Rome Day One
Rome Day 1,Disembarked from the Princess around 7:30 this morning and took a one hour taxi (Mercedes) ride into Rome. Checked in, got the shuttle into town and struck out again. Walked a couple of miles and witnessed so much history. We ended up at the “Colosseo” where Christians, Gladiators, Lions, Senators, and masses of folks lived and died each day. An architect wonder. Dark fell quickly so we returned to the room where we will rest and return to fight the traffic, shops, and scenery tomorrow. 48 hours from right now I should be in the Atlanta airport waiting to return home and see and talk with you.
Until then, know that all is well here and I hope the same where you are.
EGM….
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Santorini, At Sea, & Naples
Santorini, the High Seas, & Naples.
What a beautiful place to spend my birthday. Santorini. The weather was perfect, there were no crowds when we went in, (early), and then in the afternoon we took a tour to the other end of the island from where the early “viewing” was preformed. LOL.. I woke up to balloons at my door, went thru the day with folks singing to me and wishing me well, recognition at dinner, and just all out spoiling all day long. Tuff stuff.
Today we are on the high seas all day heading to Naples. Will update you on that next blog. It is, however, another BEAUTIFUL day. The seas are calm, there’s lot’s of activities on board if one so chooses to participate. We went on a quickie tour of one of the galley’s and met the Chef and some of his behind the scenes staff.
Today in Naples was also beautiful Warm, clear, and crowded. Wow, must have been a fair or something. As bad, if not worse than N.O. at Mardi Gras. Lot’s of walking, lot’s of folks, lot’s of beauty. See me on my return to hear and see “the rest of the story”.
Rome tomorrow then home Wednesday. I’ll give my final update Friday or Saturday. I do hope you have enjoyed traveling with me, Jim, & Dee. We have enjoyed having you along. (Maybe next time we can all REALLY go together.
Until then, be blessed, keep smiling, and have a wonderfully HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
EGM
What a beautiful place to spend my birthday. Santorini. The weather was perfect, there were no crowds when we went in, (early), and then in the afternoon we took a tour to the other end of the island from where the early “viewing” was preformed. LOL.. I woke up to balloons at my door, went thru the day with folks singing to me and wishing me well, recognition at dinner, and just all out spoiling all day long. Tuff stuff.
Today we are on the high seas all day heading to Naples. Will update you on that next blog. It is, however, another BEAUTIFUL day. The seas are calm, there’s lot’s of activities on board if one so chooses to participate. We went on a quickie tour of one of the galley’s and met the Chef and some of his behind the scenes staff.
Today in Naples was also beautiful Warm, clear, and crowded. Wow, must have been a fair or something. As bad, if not worse than N.O. at Mardi Gras. Lot’s of walking, lot’s of folks, lot’s of beauty. See me on my return to hear and see “the rest of the story”.
Rome tomorrow then home Wednesday. I’ll give my final update Friday or Saturday. I do hope you have enjoyed traveling with me, Jim, & Dee. We have enjoyed having you along. (Maybe next time we can all REALLY go together.
Until then, be blessed, keep smiling, and have a wonderfully HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
EGM
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