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Boarding the Viking Sky felt like returning home because I saw many familiar faces and was glad to rekindle old friendships. As usual, the Sky was decked out for Christmas and looked great. Please...

  I’m finally back to California for a much needed recharge, staying at my daughter’s house and fill my days with doctor visits for overdue medical tune-ups, playing bridge and poker at my old...

I always wanted to visit Japan and never had a chance until now. I couldn’t wait to see serene Kyoto for its temples and quiet atmosphere. I expected Tokyo to be like any other...

Singapore – Most admired city (by me) I am fortunate to return to Singapore to gain a better understanding of this wonderful city and its people. But first let me tell you how I...

    I’m amending this blog to include my last cruise aboard the Coral Princess from Singapore to Japan, China and several pacific rim countries before crossing the Pacific Ocean back to LA. Cruising...

    Well, this is my fourth cruise and 4th ship this year! I’ve been all over the world, met many interesting people, visited many new cities, and tasted many unusual dishes. Although places...

  It’s been about three weeks since my last blog from Bar Harbor, and we retraced our steps and recrossed the Arctic Circle, Greenland (which was not green) and Iceland (which had little ice),...

  I’m sorry I have not posted much this trip, although it was very interesting and unique in many ways. First, the Holland America Zuiderdam Ship is a little larger than my previous ones,...

  Hello from Amsterdam, Well, I was  in Amsterdam about 40 years ago, and my impression was not very favorable. It was beautiful, yes the canals and atmosphere were picturesque but our hotel was...

    Hello From Barcelona Spain, I’m finally on dry land in one of the most beautiful cities in the world, Barcelona! I had 10 days to spend between cruises and decided to spend...