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Tanzania Serengeti Safari Overview
Tanzania Serengeti Safari Overview
... We saw baby baboons, beastly buffalo, beautiful birds, chilling cheetahs, colorful cranes, a crafty crocodile, diminutive dik-diks, exhilarating eagles, elegant eland, ...
Tanzania People & Places
Tanzania People & Places
... The chief welcomed us with open arms to join in the celebration of a young man becoming a senior warrior. It involved lots of dancing and singing ...
Wildlife of Tarangire National Park
Wildlife of Tarangire National Park
We were not disappointed in our first game rides for the trip, at Tarangire National Park. ... Highlights were the many elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and lions, ...
Wildlife of Serengeti National Park
Wildlife of Serengeti National Park
... We followed a mother leopard and her offspring for several hundred yards, from barely visible in the grass to up close as they climbed a tree. ...
Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
... Here we found an abundance of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and buffalo; as well as many water birds on the shores of Lake Madagi. ...
Tanzania Safari Conclusion
Tanzania Safari Conclusion
... While the animal sightings were spectacular and exciting the lasting impression we were left with was of the warm, welcoming people ...
Great Rivers of Europe Cruise Overview
Great Rivers of Europe Cruise Overview
... we thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip, with spectacular scenery, castles and cathedrals; a comfortable ship with 145 friendly fellow travelers and wonderful food; helpful and knowledgeable program leaders and guides; ...
Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz
Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz
... we passed through one of the most picturesque sections of the Rhine in the dark, so the next morning we were bused back along the Rhine valley to see the many castles on the adjacent hills. ...
Heidelberg, Wertheim &  Würzburg
Heidelberg, Wertheim & Würzburg
... After lunch we had a guided tour of the Heidelberg Castle built around 1300 on a hill overlooking the city. ...
Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal
Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal
Our last stop before leaving the Main River was the city of Bamberg, founded in 902. With more than 2,000 listed historical buildings Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. ...
Nuremberg & Regensburg
Nuremberg & Regensburg
...We then crossed the Stone Bridge and walked along the other side of the three arms of the Danube, enjoying beautiful parkland on our way back to the ship. ...
Munich and the Oktoberfest
Munich and the Oktoberfest
... After the walking tour we rode and walked to the 104-acre site of the Oktoberfest for the very crowded last day of the 16-day event. ...
Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria
Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria
... From Melk we continued on to Vienna, taking a longer route along the Danube through the beautiful Wachau Valley with terraced vineyards, small villages, and occasional castle ruins ...
England, Scotland and Wales Overview
England, Scotland and Wales Overview
... the tour included London, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Chester, York, Whitby, Lake District, Llangollen, Snowdonia, Carnavon, and Edinburgh ...
London
London
... we arrived at our hotel next to both the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. Our room overlooked the gilded Royal Rowbarge Gloriana in a Thames River marina ...
Oxford, Bath & Stonehenge
Oxford, Bath & Stonehenge
On the day we visited Stonehenge the weather ranged intermittently from dull overcast to bright sunshine with heavy rainstorms passing nearby, all adding to the mystique ...
Wales
Wales
In Llagollen we learned about the Welsh Love Spoon tradition dating from the 17th century ...
Chester & York, England
Chester & York, England
We had a delicious lunch at another York institution, Betty's Tea Rooms, before spending much of the afternoon at the National Rail Museum ...
Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake District
Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake District
Towering above the town are the ruins of Whitby Abbey, inspiration for Bram Stoker's novel Dracula.
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Dominated by Edinburgh Castle which sits atop 250-foot high cliffs on three sides, the old town developed on the gently sloping fourth side where residents could retreat quickly to the castle in times of attack.
Scotland Post-Tour
Scotland Post-Tour
The next day we set off on an all-day drive through the highlands to Loch Ness, with rain on and off all day broken up by occasional bright sunshine.
Paris to Normandy River Cruise + Brittany
Paris to Normandy River Cruise + Brittany
In addition to all the wonderful sights and experiences of Paris, a highlight of the trip was exploring the locations where Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet painted many of their masterpieces.
Three Days in Paris
Three Days in Paris
Our time in Paris was short but magical. We enjoyed every minute of the guided bus, walking and boat tours, and our free time exploring the many attractions.
Paris to Honfleur on the Seine
Paris to Honfleur on the Seine
Along the way we stopped in Conflans and Auvers for Van Gogh sites, Vernon and Giverny for Monet's garden, Les Andelys for Richard the Lionheart's Castle, and Rouen for a home-hosted visit.
The Beaches of Normandy
The Beaches of Normandy
In the next phase of our journey we remembered and honored those who secured our freedom in World War II as we toured the beaches of Normandy.
Brittany & Mont Saint-Michel
Brittany & Mont Saint-Michel
Mont Saint-Michel was certainly the highlight of our time in Brittany. Dating from 1084 the magnificent Abbey sits atop a 250-foot high granite island.
Denmark, Norway & Finland – Overview
Denmark, Norway & Finland – Overview
The fjord cruise and Lapland were certainly among the highlights, but the entire tour was outstanding and incredibly scenic.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark
Highlights included the Rosenborg Castle, Royal Palaces, Tivoli Gardens, the Viking Ship Museum in nearby Roskilde, and Freetown Christiana.
Oslo to Bergen, Norway
Oslo to Bergen, Norway
Norway highlights included the futuristic Oslo Opera House, the amazing Vigeland Sculpture Park, and the spectacular scenery of the Flåm Railway and Bergen.
Fjord Cruise
Fjord Cruise
On the Hurtigruten fjord cruise the scenery while cruising and while ashore was spectacular...
Finland
Finland
From Lapland in the far north of Finland to Helsinki in the far south we learned about the Sámi people and culture, reindeer farming, and an amazing city library.
Alaska & The Yukon
Alaska & The Yukon
In addition to the spectacular scenery, highlights included learning the history of the Yukon gold rush, and watching many bears feeding on salmon in Kenai National Park.
Vancouver to Skagway
Vancouver to Skagway
From Skagway we rode the White Pass and Yukon Route Railway up the historic White Pass into Canada
Through the Yukon
Through the Yukon
Dawson retains much of the character of the original frontier town.
Fairbanks and Denali National Park
Fairbanks and Denali National Park
In Denali National Park the backcountry ride in an old school bus provided magnificent views of the colorful terrain and a good deal of wildlife along the way ...
Anchorage, the Iditarod, and Bears
Anchorage, the Iditarod, and Bears
Katmai was by far the highlight of our trip.
Tanzania Serengeti Safari Overview
Tanzania Serengeti Safari Overview

Tanzania Serengeti Safari Overview

… We saw baby baboons, beastly buffalo, beautiful birds, chilling cheetahs, colorful cranes, a crafty crocodile, diminutive dik-diks, exhilarating eagles, elegant eland, …

GraemeJuly 10, 2018December 23, 2022 Africa, Journal No Comments
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Amsterdam Stopover
Amsterdam Stopover

Amsterdam Stopover

We arranged our own four-day stopover in Amsterdam to break up the long flight to Tanzania. …

GraemeJuly 12, 2018January 30, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
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Tanzania People & Places
Tanzania People & Places

Tanzania People & Places

… The chief welcomed us with open arms to join in the celebration of a young man becoming a senior warrior. It involved lots of dancing and singing …

GraemeJuly 15, 2018January 30, 2019 Africa, Journal No Comments
Tanzania People & PlacesRead more
Wildlife of Tarangire National Park
Wildlife of Tarangire National Park

Wildlife of Tarangire National Park

We were not disappointed in our first game rides for the trip, at Tarangire National Park. … Highlights were the many elephants, giraffes, zebras, wildebeest and lions, …

GraemeJuly 16, 2018January 30, 2019 Africa, Journal 2 Comments
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Wildlife of Serengeti National Park
Wildlife of Serengeti National Park

Wildlife of Serengeti National Park

… We followed a mother leopard and her offspring for several hundred yards, from barely visible in the grass to up close as they climbed a tree. …

GraemeJuly 22, 2018May 9, 2019 Africa, Journal No Comments
Wildlife of Serengeti National ParkRead more
Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater

Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater

… Here we found an abundance of zebras, wildebeest, gazelles and buffalo; as well as many water birds on the shores of Lake Madagi. …

GraemeJuly 23, 2018January 30, 2019 Africa, Journal No Comments
Wildlife of Ngorongoro CraterRead more
Tanzania Safari Conclusion
Tanzania Safari Conclusion

Tanzania Safari Conclusion

… While the animal sightings were spectacular and exciting the lasting impression we were left with was of the warm, welcoming people …

GraemeJuly 25, 2018January 21, 2019 Africa, Journal No Comments
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Great Rivers of Europe Cruise Overview
Great Rivers of Europe Cruise Overview

Great Rivers of Europe Cruise Overview

… we thoroughly enjoyed the entire trip, with spectacular scenery, castles and cathedrals; a comfortable ship with 145 friendly fellow travelers and wonderful food; helpful and knowledgeable program leaders and guides; …

GraemeSeptember 25, 2018January 30, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
Great Rivers of Europe Cruise OverviewRead more
Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz
Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz

Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz

… we passed through one of the most picturesque sections of the Rhine in the dark, so the next morning we were bused back along the Rhine valley to see the many castles on the adjacent hills. …

GraemeSeptember 26, 2018February 5, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
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Heidelberg, Wertheim & Würzburg
Heidelberg, Wertheim &  Würzburg

Heidelberg, Wertheim & Würzburg

… After lunch we had a guided tour of the Heidelberg Castle built around 1300 on a hill overlooking the city. …

GraemeOctober 1, 2018January 31, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
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Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal
Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal

Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal

Our last stop before leaving the Main River was the city of Bamberg, founded in 902. With more than 2,000 listed historical buildings Bamberg is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. …

GraemeOctober 4, 2018January 30, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
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Nuremberg & Regensburg
Nuremberg & Regensburg

Nuremberg & Regensburg

…We then crossed the Stone Bridge and walked along the other side of the three arms of the Danube, enjoying beautiful parkland on our way back to the ship. …

GraemeOctober 6, 2018January 23, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
Nuremberg & RegensburgRead more
Munich and the Oktoberfest
Munich and the Oktoberfest

Munich and the Oktoberfest

… After the walking tour we rode and walked to the 104-acre site of the Oktoberfest for the very crowded last day of the 16-day event. …

GraemeOctober 7, 2018February 2, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
Munich and the OktoberfestRead more
Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria
Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria

Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria

… From Melk we continued on to Vienna, taking a longer route along the Danube through the beautiful Wachau Valley with terraced vineyards, small villages, and occasional castle ruins …

GraemeOctober 8, 2018February 8, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
Melk Abbey & Vienna, AustriaRead more
Australia
Australia

Australia

.. the Sydney Aquarium and Wildlife Sydney attractions at Darling Harbor offer a good selection of Australian marine life and animals …

GraemeFebruary 28, 2019April 24, 2020 Australia-NewZealand, Journal No Comments
AustraliaRead more
England, Scotland and Wales Overview
England, Scotland and Wales Overview

England, Scotland and Wales Overview

… the tour included London, Oxford, Bath, Stonehenge, Chester, York, Whitby, Lake District, Llangollen, Snowdonia, Carnavon, and Edinburgh …

GraemeSeptember 23, 2019November 25, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
England, Scotland and Wales OverviewRead more
London
London

London

… we arrived at our hotel next to both the Tower of London and the Tower Bridge. Our room overlooked the gilded Royal Rowbarge Gloriana in a Thames River marina …

GraemeSeptember 25, 2019April 9, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
LondonRead more
Oxford, Bath & Stonehenge
Oxford, Bath & Stonehenge

Oxford, Bath & Stonehenge

On the day we visited Stonehenge the weather ranged intermittently from dull overcast to bright sunshine with heavy rainstorms passing nearby, all adding to the mystique …

GraemeSeptember 27, 2019December 20, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
Oxford, Bath & StonehengeRead more
Wales
Wales

Wales

In Llagollen we learned about the Welsh Love Spoon tradition dating from the 17th century …

GraemeSeptember 29, 2019December 20, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
WalesRead more
Chester & York, England
Chester & York, England

Chester & York, England

We had a delicious lunch at another York institution, Betty’s Tea Rooms, before spending much of the afternoon at the National Rail Museum …

GraemeOctober 1, 2019December 20, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
Chester & York, EnglandRead more
Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake District
Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake District

Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake District

Towering above the town are the ruins of Whitby Abbey, inspiration for Bram Stoker’s novel Dracula.

GraemeOctober 3, 2019November 11, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake DistrictRead more
Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Dominated by Edinburgh Castle which sits atop 250-foot high cliffs on three sides, the old town developed on the gently sloping fourth side where residents could retreat quickly to the castle in times of attack.

GraemeOctober 7, 2019November 11, 2019 Europe, Journal No Comments
EdinburghRead more
Scotland Post-Tour
Scotland Post-Tour

Scotland Post-Tour

The next day we set off on an all-day drive through the highlands to Loch Ness, with rain on and off all day broken up by occasional bright sunshine.

GraemeOctober 10, 2019November 11, 2019 Europe, Journal 2 Comments
Scotland Post-TourRead more
Paris to Normandy River Cruise + Brittany
Paris to Normandy River Cruise + Brittany

Paris to Normandy River Cruise + Brittany

In addition to all the wonderful sights and experiences of Paris, a highlight of the trip was exploring the locations where Vincent Van Gogh and Claude Monet painted many of their masterpieces.

GraemeOctober 9, 2021January 15, 2022 Europe, Journal 6 Comments
Paris to Normandy River Cruise + BrittanyRead more
Three Days in Paris
Three Days in Paris

Three Days in Paris

Our time in Paris was short but magical. We enjoyed every minute of the guided bus, walking and boat tours, and our free time exploring the many attractions.

GraemeOctober 11, 2021February 17, 2022 Europe, Journal 1 Comment
Three Days in ParisRead more
Paris to Honfleur on the Seine
Paris to Honfleur on the Seine

Paris to Honfleur on the Seine

Along the way we stopped in Conflans and Auvers for Van Gogh sites, Vernon and Giverny for Monet’s garden, Les Andelys for Richard the Lionheart’s Castle, and Rouen for a home-hosted visit.

GraemeOctober 11, 2021January 15, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
Paris to Honfleur on the SeineRead more
The Beaches of Normandy
The Beaches of Normandy

The Beaches of Normandy

In the next phase of our journey we remembered and honored those who secured our freedom in World War II as we toured the beaches of Normandy.

GraemeOctober 12, 2021January 15, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
The Beaches of NormandyRead more
Brittany & Mont Saint-Michel
Brittany & Mont Saint-Michel

Brittany & Mont Saint-Michel

Mont Saint-Michel was certainly the highlight of our time in Brittany. Dating from 1084 the magnificent Abbey sits atop a 250-foot high granite island.

GraemeOctober 13, 2021January 15, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
Brittany & Mont Saint-MichelRead more
Denmark, Norway & Finland – Overview
Denmark, Norway & Finland – Overview

Denmark, Norway & Finland – Overview

The fjord cruise and Lapland were certainly among the highlights, but the entire tour was outstanding and incredibly scenic.

GraemeJune 19, 2022November 29, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
Denmark, Norway & Finland – OverviewRead more
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen, Denmark

Highlights included the Rosenborg Castle, Royal Palaces, Tivoli Gardens, the Viking Ship Museum in nearby Roskilde, and Freetown Christiana.

GraemeJune 21, 2022November 14, 2022 Europe, Journal No Comments
Copenhagen, DenmarkRead more
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Travel Photo Journals

  • Alaska & The Yukon
    • Vancouver to Skagway
    • Through the Yukon
    • Fairbanks and Denali National Park
    • Anchorage, the Iditarod, and Bears
  • Denmark, Norway & Finland
    • Copenhagen, Denmark
    • Oslo to Bergen, Norway
    • Fjord Cruise
    • Finland
  • Paris to Normandy River Cruise + Brittany
    • Three Days in Paris
    • Paris to Honfleur on the Seine
    • The Beaches of Normandy
    • Brittany & Mont Saint-Michel
  • England, Scotland and Wales
    • London
    • Oxford, Bath & Stonehenge
    • Wales
    • Chester & York, England
    • Whitby, Castle Howard, & Lake District
    • Edinburgh
    • Scotland Post-Tour
  • Australia
  • Great Rivers of Europe Cruise Overview
    • Amsterdam, Cologne & Koblenz
    • Heidelberg, Wertheim & Würzburg
    • Rothenberg, Bamberg & RMD Canal
    • Nuremberg & Regensburg
    • Munich and the Oktoberfest
    • Melk Abbey & Vienna, Austria
  • Tanzania Serengeti Safari Overview
    • Amsterdam Stopover
    • Tanzania People & Places
    • Wildlife of Tarangire National Park
    • Wildlife of Serengeti National Park
    • Wildlife of Ngorongoro Crater
    • Tanzania Safari Conclusion
  • RV: Hampton VA, Cherokee NC, Gile WI

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