I Voted…Now I’m Leaving the Country!

Yep, I am.  And I don’t know the results of the election yet, so it has nothing to do with that.  It’s my mom’s 70th birthday this weekend and so she and I are spending it in Paris!!!  Both of us love this city and have been several times.  This will be a quick trip, … Continue reading I Voted…Now I’m Leaving the Country!

Alluring Travel on the Open Sea – Part One

October 7, 6062 passengers and I, as well as 2500 crew spent a week on Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas.  Currently the largest ship on the ocean (it is 50mm longer than her twin, Oasis).  This was my 2nd cruise, both with Royal Caribbean (I sailed on the Freedom of the Seas for Thanksgiving … Continue reading Alluring Travel on the Open Sea – Part One

Even Here I Have to Cook for You…the Finale!

So I have returned from my week-long jaunt around the Western Caribbean on the enormous Allure of the Seas and I have plenty to share on that one, but let me finish up here first since I am sure you have nibbled your fingernails down to nubs waiting for the final chapter to this. If you’ve … Continue reading Even Here I Have to Cook for You…the Finale!

Even Here I have to cook for you? (Part Deux)

With no real fanfare, I arrived in Paris…a day late. I had gotten in touch with my family and let them know about my travel troubles.  I usually take the train into Paris from the airport, but this time, I decided to get a cab and just get straight there.  Right, so a quick stop … Continue reading Even Here I have to cook for you? (Part Deux)