The first stop on our Mediterranean cruise was Monaco. Unfortunately it was raining when we arrived. Even with the clouds, we had a fabulous view from the balcony in our room. We made guesses on how much that giant yacht cost. What’s your guess? The opera house below is part of the famous Monte […]
Dinner in the Vista Dining Room | Holland America Line
My family loves to eat! We couldn’t wait to get to the Vista dining room on the first night to pick our favorite table at the back of the ship. Menus in hand, we were ready to go. We like to try lots of different things, so we order accordingly and share. If someone doesn’t […]
Basilica Santa Maria del Pi | Barcelona, Spain
Of course you have heard of la Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain, but there are other cathedrals that you should visit as well. One of the more well known ones is the Cathedral of Barcelona (easy to remember). On the day we visited, there was a line to get in. Not near the line la […]
La Rambla & the Gothic Quarter | Barcelona | Spain
One of the most popular things to do in Barcelona is take a walk down La Rambla. It is a tree lined street that connects the Catalunya Plaza (where we stayed at the Olivia Plaza Hotel) all the way to Port Vell at the statue of Christopher Columbus. It is very busy and very touristy. […]
Life Changes
So things have been a little crazy in my life the last several months. You may have noticed in my lack of posts. (At least I hope you noticed) Well, I finally feel like posting again…and that makes me happy. The craziness started when my husband’s job was relocated half way across the country. It […]
Barcelona by Bus
One thing I love to do when arriving in a new city is the double decker bus tour. The tickets usually aren’t cheap, but they are extensive. They last anywhere from 24 to 48 hours and have numerous stops throughout the city. I really feel like a get a great overview to help me plan […]