Dover England, A Port Of Call

As a cruise port of call, Dover England is an interesting stop worth a day visit. The towns main attraction being the White Cliffs Of Dover that dominate the landscape. They are indeed white and feature steep slopes terminating at the water and can be seen for miles. The height of the White Cliffs ofContinue reading “Dover England, A Port Of Call”

Walking Past A Street Sign…

This street sign was found during a walk around the town of Qaqortoq. A local young lady walking by was asked about the sign and how it’s pronounced. While her speaking the word sounded completely alien, it sounded pleasant and she explained it is a local favorite song that means “I think of you everyContinue reading “Walking Past A Street Sign…”

Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada

A Cruise Port The Revival Of A Canadian City The Cape Breton Development Corporation or DEVCO was a federal crown corporation established in 1967 to oversee the coal mining industry in Cape Breton and was the economic heart of the region. Coal and a steel mill provided jobs for a majority of the population alongContinue reading “Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada”

Prayers For Maui Hawaii

 Photo below by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images Over the past several days major fires spread by 60 mph winds have devastated the islands major towns. Most of the city of Lahaina’s waterfront, including the art galleries. historic buildings and major residential neighborhoods have been completely destroyed. The island of Maui isContinue reading “Prayers For Maui Hawaii”

Around The World In 30 Days

Our Travel Plans 2023 & 2024 My wife and I are well into our seventies so we’re sort of in a race to get more of our bucket list checked off. As you get older the urgency seems to grow and delays seem devastating. We’re back to major trips after covid and so far thisContinue reading “Around The World In 30 Days”

Cruise Port Victoria, BC Canada

The port of Victoria, Canada is located on Vancouver Island in southwest Canada. Victoria is a popular cruise port of call on many Alaska itineraries partly because it’s located not far from the city of Vancouver. It is a beautiful city with a number of things to see and do and is only a shortContinue reading “Cruise Port Victoria, BC Canada”