After an overnight flight we arrived in Santiago Chile. I should say this was a few days after there was an earthquake in off the coast of central Chile With a Richter scale of 8.8 causing widespread damage, we thought our trip would have been cancelled. We had enough confidence that GCT our tour operator… Read More Cruising from Chile to Buenos Aires
When I visited the leaning tower what struck me was, depending on the angle you are standing the structure appears straight and with a slight shift the lean is so pronounced. A visit to Athens should include changing of the guard of the unknown soldier. Reminded me of the changing of the guards at Arlington… Read More Memory lane continues
As I look forward to my planned trips coming up I was looking through some pictures reminiscing on some of the beautiful places I have visited. I have to thank my friends for suggesting I do this blog because as I peruse some pictures I marvel at some of the cultural experiences I have had… Read More A trip down memory lane
Well 2019 was a busy year for me. As my friends know I generally stay home during the winter time still trying to find someone to take care if there is heavy snowfall while I am away. Still I got to the Philippines, Jamaica, Orlando, Washington, Iceland and back to Jamaica for my dad’s funeral.… Read More Year in review
Traveling by ship has its drawbacks one of which is the amount of time a traveler has to experience everything that a city has to offer, however getting to interact with the natives and visit some of their museums and projects gives you a good taste of the culture. In Santiago a visit to Revolution… Read More A taste of Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos
We were heading to Pinar del Rio about a two and a half hours ride out of Havana. Driving out to the outskirts gives one the opportunity to experience the beautiful landscape and the lifestyle in these villages. Just a glimpse as we work our way to the province of Pinar Del Rio. In Vinales… Read More Havana continued
As you approach the city the fort stands out in all it’s glory and you immediately get a glimpse of the beautiful skyline along the Malecon. A visit to the fort gives you a lovely view of old Havana. There is shop where you can purchase liquor, cigars etc. There are various Cuban cigars and… Read More Cuba continued Havana
We arrived in Santa Clara at an airport that is managed by the military, Immigration process is very formal no smiles no verbal interactions beyond necessary questions and answers. The luggage is scanned. Our guide had given us a bag with foodstuff which included an apple, I had asked the steward if I would be… Read More Visit to Cuba
Have had several visits to Port Royal to enjoy fish at Glorias this time around visited the new restaurant located on the waterfront. Of course treated by my dear friend Freddy. The service was excellent, the fried fish with steamed and fried bammy was excellent. They must have heard about me and fish head because… Read More Jamaica land of my birth
Well a little about what you might want to know in the hotels it is not customary to find wash cloths, there are hand towels and large bath towels. English is taught in school so everyone speaks English well. Credit cards are widely accepted in stores, restaurants, hotels and supermarkets some places also accept American… Read More Wrapping up Iceland
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