It’s a whirlwind…Living in a hotel for six weeks…What’s that like?…Shopping photos…
Our two new pieces of luggage in easy-to-spot colors. Tom chose purple while I chose this peachy color. Each bag is expandable...
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Memorial Day…Love and respect for those who gave their lives for our freedom…More family visits…
Nothing signifies Minnesota more than the commonly found Canadian Goose. We extend our hearts and prayers to those who lost loved ones...
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Fabulous first day in Minnesota…More continues today in the country…Photos of Victoria, British Columbia…
Historical government building in Victoria. Today's photos are some of the many remaining photos we'd yet to share from the memorable day...
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We’re in Minnesota after a 12-hour travel day! …All is good!…Our hotel and rental car…
As a former owner of this model, Tom is thrilled with this new Ford Explorer. We couldn't believe all the technology in...
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Last day of Alaskan cruise…Final expenses for cruise and extras…Minnesota, here we come in the morning…
Snow on mountain peaks. Ships at the Port. Please note: We're finalizing the headcount for the "Meet & Greet" for our readers...
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We’re in the US!…Kona, Hawaii….Photos to follow…
The veranda in our cabin is great for photos but also relaxing and drying hand-washed clothing. We've been in and out of...
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Sailing toward Hawaii…Four days until we reach Kona, ..The Big Island…
A fancy outhouse on a tropical island. Today, at 12:45 pm, is the Crossing the Equator Ceremony, which we'll attend poolside, taking photos...
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Updates on a few general items… Cruising right along… Figured out a workaround for “year ago photos”…
The coral reef in the Isle of Pines was exquisite. Of course, not surprisingly, being unable to post the "year ago photo"...
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Frightening events in the US including our former home state…Is Bali safe? Not necessarily…
What a nice environment for cattle, green pastures and plenty of shade situated on a beachfront property. "Sightings on the Beach in...
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Water pipe broke…Minor inconveniences in the realm of things…
This morning, a few hours after we were up and about, the flexible cold water connection under the bathroom sink fell apart...
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