The Cairo Museum, Local lunch, & our Welcome Dinner

In the morning, we wandered over to the included (for us) hotel breakfast buffet. There were plenty of options for all tastes and since all I really require in the mornings is coffee, I was suitably fortified in no time. Once we all gathered at the required meeting place, we loaded onto our bus and … Continue reading The Cairo Museum, Local lunch, & our Welcome Dinner

Filling the Bucket (List) – Jordan (still!)

Jordan – Day One! Today officially begins our tour.  We actually do make it to breakfast today so I was able to see what was available on a Middle Eastern breakfast buffet…mostly.  Now please understand that I do not like American breakfast food.  Not eggs, not pancakes, not waffles, not cereal, not donuts, not oatmeal, … Continue reading Filling the Bucket (List) – Jordan (still!)

Filling the Bucket(List) – Jordan

The Journey Over We began in Charlotte on a late-night flight to London.  When you travel to a country that requires a Visa, you are not able to check in online for the flight, but I had pre-purchased seats beforehand, so I was not too worried about it.  We checked in at the gate and … Continue reading Filling the Bucket(List) – Jordan

A Quick Thank You

Last weekend I flew down to Fort Lauderdale, Florida to see my son perform in his college’s musical production of Once Upon A Mattress.  I have been travelling quite a bit lately, and while I am eternally grateful to be able to do so, I was not looking forward to another packed flight and quick … Continue reading A Quick Thank You

INTURRUPTED!! Cruising Venice, The Greek Isles, and the Eastern Mediterranean

So instead of finishing the story of my summer trip, I’m out and about again!! When I get home, I’ll finish the cruise then I’ll write about this: And this: And this: See you soon!! Continue reading INTURRUPTED!! Cruising Venice, The Greek Isles, and the Eastern Mediterranean