The sky had just brightened when I opened the curtain and had my first glimpse of Nuku Hiva. It is the largest island in the Marquesas Island group, which is not to say it is a huge island. I stood on the terrace entranced by the scene before me—high, foliage covered peaks meeting turquoise sea. […]
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Are you freezing during the winter? Does your city of choice plummet into negative temperatures, flirting with freezing every other day? Do you witness a white Christmas every year? If you’re yearning for a break from frigid temperatures, hoping to find a respite from bitter wind chills, look at these warmer winter climates. Escape the […]
We spent the day cruising to our next destination island. Fortunately the sea was calm and it was smooth sailing. Apart from eating, which I did a lot of–the food on the ship is delicious–it was a very full day. In the morning, I listened to a talk about the formation of these islands and […]
The weather has improved immensely. We now have that postcard perfect view of turquoise water and blue skies. It’s always a thrill to arrive to a new destination, especially when it’s one you’d never even heard of. That describes Fakarava. It is a protected biosphere atoll. Very long and narrow. There are a total of […]
I’m on board the Oceania ship, the Nautica, sailing through French Polynesia. The operative word today is THROUGH. The ship departed from Tahiti last night and arrived early this morning near Moorea. Last night I watched a video about Moorea, and it looked gorgeous; towering peaks set against turquoise water. The botanical garden filled with […]
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Yesterday was my final day enjoying beautiful and WARM Medellin. My flight was late in the afternoon, so I had time to explore a bit. I met Phil and his friends Roy and Jim for breakfast. Then Phil and I headed to the aquarium. It’s part of a delightful science center. Kids and kids-at-heart enjoyed […]
Today began with only the briefest of plans—I wanted to see a local food market. Phil took me to Plaza de Mercado, Las Americas. It is one of the smaller markets in the city, but close by and of a manageable size. The other markets are enormous, requiring loads of walking and steps. I love […]
Phil had some things he needed to do today, so I went exploring on my own. What’s nice about getting around the city is that it is very easy–Uber is readily available and inexpensive. The most I’ve paid for any ride was under $5, and most rides are just one or two dollars. You can’t […]
