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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Memorable dinner with a loyal reader in Vancouver…
Tom and I with our friend Sheila, a Vancouver reader and resident. Several weeks ago, we received an email from a loyal...
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Late posting from Vancouver, British Columbia…Travel day behind us…
Tom's photo of this unreal scene of sailboats in Seattle. Wow! It's 5:30 pm Monday. After dropping off our bags after the...
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A great day with a great new friend in Lahaina, Maui…A very scary event on the returning tender…
Yesterday, it was cloudy with a bit of drizzle as Helen and I wandered about Lahaina Maui, but the weather didn't hamper...
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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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Final expenses for Fairlight/Manly Australia…40 days gone…On to cruising…Favorite photos…
Beautiful sky at sunset, taken from our veranda. Tom's shot of a stunning sunset. It's about 10:00 am Saturday, April 22nd,...
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