Norway part 2

Continuing our trip along the South Norwegian coastline, we emerged from the Hardangerfjord in Haugesund.  This town had a strong commercial feel to us and we were surprised to find that it is smaller in population and size to Bergen.  We were fortunate to have a lovely spot on the public Quay near bars and restaurants playingContinue reading “Norway part 2”

“The Coldest Winter I Ever Felt Was A Summer in Scotland”

“The coldest winter I ever felt was a summer in Scotland.” Borrowing from the well-known line attributed to Mark Twain that the coldest winter he ever felt was a summer in San Francisco”, we have been feeling much the same, that is until today!  Finally.   Now don’t get me wrong, I’m not complaining. I’veContinue reading ““The Coldest Winter I Ever Felt Was A Summer in Scotland””

India – The Prelude…

India – the prelude… I once heard that the more money you spend on a trip to a foreign country, the more distance you put between yourself and the culture you are trying to enjoy. I always believed this to be true and certainly, it makes sense. Riding in a bus or train like aContinue reading “India – The Prelude…”

Good-Bye Croatia – Hello Venice!!

Good-Bye Croatia – Hello Venice!! Continuing our cruise North, the final stop on our Croatian itinerary is Rovinj. A charming little fishing village on the Istrian peninsula, this was the best place to land for our final stop in Croatia. Situated in a nearly straight-line distance from Venice across the Adriatic, the two cities couldn’tContinue reading “Good-Bye Croatia – Hello Venice!!”

Sardinia – Part Due

Sardinia – What to see We are now settled into the Moys Marina in Olbia, Italy (Sardinia). To bring you up to date on the Covid and regulatory issues, upon our arrival in La Maddalena in the NE corner of Sardinia, we were notified of a new regulation for persons arriving from Spain. We neededContinue reading “Sardinia – Part Due”

The Balearic Islands Part 1

The Balearic Islands This entry has become too long and thus I have decided to break it into 3 different posts. The first will be Ibiza and 2 Southern Ports in Mallorca while the next post will be the 2 Northern ports in Mallorca and finally the 3rd will be the as yet un touredContinue reading “The Balearic Islands Part 1”