We were docked in Gibraltar from 8 am to 1 pm and decided not to leave the ship. The cold, the clouds and the monkeys all contributed to our decision to stay on board. We enjoyed a late risers breakfast in the Trident Grill. Blintzes for me. Pancakes for Timmy. This adorable couple have been...
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We love returning to Malaga. On previous trips we visited the Castillo de Gibralfaro, the Alcazaba and Roman ruins, Central Market and also hired a driver to visit surrounding towns. This time we strolled around on a very quiet Sunday morning, enjoying the Christmas decorations and virtually empty streets. I was grateful for the coat...
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Another lovely breakfast on the balcony…there is a trend here. We had a pretty nice view of an Azamara ship, and enjoyed watching the tender boats going back and forth to Sorrento. Vesuvius is on the left in the early morning mist. We arrived on deck 4 to take the tender boat to Sorrento....
Continue readingWe love restaurant recommendations from locals, so when our new friend Daniel recommended Sacramento Restaurant and Paulo our concierge, seconded the recommendation, we arrived at Sacramento with high expectations. We were not disappointed. We were greeted warmly and ushered upstairs to a lovely intimate dining room overlooking the busy main dining...
Continue readingJorge Oliveira, guide extraordinaire, arrived with Jose his intrepid driver, promptly at 9:30 to begin our overview tour of Lisbon. (Shoutout to Samantha @ Tully Luxury Travel for arranging this 😊). We began with a lovely drive through the streets of Lisbon- Jorge noting and explaining various points of interest. &...
Continue readingWe’re flying on TAP Portugal out of Terminal 5 at JFK. The only lounge closed in August 2018. No worries…we had a lovely meal at Aero Nova. Timmy went old school with a classic spaghetti and meatballs. I enjoyed a beet and faro salad, and the mussels were outstanding.
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Freddie and Fluffy know another adventure is afoot. When the suitcases come out they go into their forlorn act. We’ll be traveling for 50 days. This trip begins with 5 days in Lisbon at the Intercontinental Hotel. I’m excited as this is our first visit to Portugal. Packing for 60-70 degree weather was relatively easy....
Continue readingAnother fabulous day in Big Sky country. Breakfast included cheddar, bacon pancakes with maple syrup…beyond delicious, coffee and pastries. We had to carb up for our fishing adventure. Our guide, Dave, fetched us at 9:30 and we set out for the Bitterroot River. The weather was perfect,.....
Continue readingWe both had a splendid nights sleep. Slept in til about 8 and took our coffee out on the back deck. I headed out for a hike up my favorite trail, along the way meeting up with a few cool prairie dogs. Walking along, I slowed my pace, drinking in my amazing surroundings, overcome with...
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