We took the morning off from touring to do a little laundry and catch up on our writings. When we selected our apartment on AirBnB,…
After a good night’s sleep and breakfast, we’re off to see more of Porto. Using our complimentary tourist map from the airport and sync’d up…
Like the song says…we got a ticket to ride! (Beatles-1965). https://youtu.be/SyNt5zm3U_M And so it begins… After our trip to Egypt, we couldn’t stay at home…
Tutankhamun, or Tutankhaten as he was previously known, ruled Egypt from 1332-1323 BC, 10 years, before his death at 19 years of age. Tut, as…
Probably not as well known as Ramesses II, Ramesses III ruled Egypt for 31 years from 1186 to 1155BC. His rule was during a very…
Finally, here we are at the Valley of the Kings. On heck of a scorcher today, high is forecast to be around 106F. Thank God…
One of several female rulers of ancient Egypt, and a Pharaoh! Queen Hatshepsut was the wife of King Thutmose II (1507-1458 BC), the daughter of…
Almost as well known as her husband, King Ramesses II, Queen Nefertari not only has a tomb in the Valley of the Queens, but also…
Still in the Valley of the Queens, we find the tomb of Prince Amen …wait, that’s a boy. This is the Valley of the…
Cut to the chase. Valley of the Queens and Valley of the Kings are THE most impressive sites in Egypt! One word, amazing! These tombs,…
Yep, had enough of the pyramids so off to Memphis. Sabry said this use to be the capital of Egypt, back in the day, so…
On our way to the next site, our guide Sabry suggested we stop for a quick lunch. He recommended that we stop at Abou Tarek…
Yes, I’m well aware that I’m still late with the posts. Trying to catch up while touring is a bit difficult, but I’ll get there….
OK, I know, I’m late! Well, lots been going on. Today, we visited four cities and explored three pyramids. I know it doesn’t sound like…
Well, there has to be an issue on every trip. Ours was last night when we arrived at 7:20pm in Cairo. Everything went incredibly well…
So, off on another adventure. This time to Egypt, Land of the Pharaohs. Getting out of Denver was easy enough, only one delay when someone…
Sounds like an old Audrey Hepburn or Rambo movie, doesn’t it? Well, with limited excursion opportunities here on the islands, going back to Starfish Beach…
Looks like today is the day for our ATV tour on Isla Colon. Weatherman says there is only a 10% chance of rain so let’s…
If you’re in Bocas, you will no doubt hear about Skully’s. This is the place where tourists and travelers of all ages convene for food,…
Yes, another day trip. This time we’re off to starfish beach but first, wait for it… Laundry Day!!! Once again we’re heading back to see…
Awesome morning. Temps around 81F, same as every other day so far, but clear and with little wind. It’s been a couple of days since…
Beautiful morning, clear, sunny and warm, best of all, no rain last night! Looks to be the norm for the next few days with probability…
We finished our time at the Plastic Bottle Village and managed to grab the bus back into town. Great deal, only $1! We still had…
Somewhere at the end of a six pack of beer, Robert Bezeau, an expatriated Canadian, had a revelation. Why not take all those plastic bottles…
Man, I thought it would never get here, but here we are, laundry day. Always a great, or not so great, adventure when you’re traveling….
Settling in at the beach house in Bastimentos. The daily routine seems to be getting out of bed somewhere around 6am, start the coffee and…
Woke this morning to once again, the sound of waves breaking on the beach. Not huge waves here. Our side of the island, windward, gets…
After a good night’s sleep, got up around 6:45am to shower and head down for the buffet breakfast. Hotel Riu does buffet breakfast right. First,…
Off on another adventure. This time to Panama and the archipelago of Bocas del Toro, more specifically the island of Bastimentos. Since Fairplay has started…
All good things must come to an end, that would be today. Our visit to Manhattan and parts of New York state has been good,…
Time to head back towards mid-town so off to the subway. Next stop, Port Authority Bus Transfer Station, 42nd street. Once here we strike out…
Another hot and steamy day in Manhattan. Temps are forecasted to be around the mid-90s with sweltering humidity. Can’t understand why there aren’t more tourists…
Beginning of another scorcher of a day here in Manhattan. Forecast calls for temps in the low 90’s and no one talks about the humidity….
Up early today, need to finish breakfast and be at the M&M Store to catch the Hop On – Hop Off bus at 9:30am. The…
We arrived late Sunday afternoon via Amtrak. Great ride, very comfortable ride in coach class with a luxurious dining car attached. OK, not luxurious, more…
So after a night of gourmet feasting and seeing the lights of the falls, we had to try the ultimate adventure, the Maid of the…
Finally, an adventure outside Colorado! Starting our 10-day tour of New York state, including Niagara Falls and Manhattan. Had a great time at the Lennon’s…
Although not a long drive today, we have a lot to see. If we didn’t stop along the way, the whole trip would be about…
So today we did a quick drive from Fairplay to Breckenridge over Boreas Pass. We drove highway 285 to Como, site of the roundhouse and…
Early out this morning to make one of our long drives, about 7.5 hours. I know, sounds like an all day behind the wheel and…
Off on another day adventure from beautiful Fairplay. Heading south on hwy 285 for about 2.5 hours is the small town of South Fork (not…
Today we venture off to some nearby points, the small town of Guffy, Colorado and Royal Gorge Bridge & Park. Only about 1 to 1.5…
Always a nice trip to Crested Butte from our home in Fairplay. Just 2.5 hours away, and through some pretty nice Rocky Mountain scenery, this…
On the road after a good breakfast of granola and orange juice, today’s drive won’t be too difficult. Our trek to Grand Lake will take…
Continuing with our cabin fever day trips, today we visited the Great Sand Dunes National Park and a couple of other places that were pretty…