Port of call Lerwick in the Shetland Islands has been a crossroads for Vikings, Scottish lords and modern day fishing fleets. Many historic sites and a large puffin population.
Category Archives: Europe
The Cruise Port of Kotor, Montenegro
A cruise port off the Adriatic Sea that’s gaining in popularity recently as much for the historic old city as for the incredible scenery.
Visiting Budapest, Hungary
Visiting this major European capital. Getting around and major attractions with things to do. Baths, ruin bars, historic sights…
Port of Call Barcelona
One of Europes major cruise ports Barcelona is worth a couple of days spent exploring, sampling the food and visiting the shops. Easy to get around in and very walkable.
Lost In Europe, a Volcano and Diving for Coins
A Short Story There are times when you experience something that just stays with you. This account involves a couple of things that still remain vivid to this day. In the 60’s while in the Mediterranean I spent a few days in Taormina, Sicily as part of a group of Navy divers. I think theContinue reading “Lost In Europe, a Volcano and Diving for Coins”
Just One Day In Rome
An essential guide to seeing the major sights of Rome when you only have a few hours. The Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps, The Roman Forum and Colosseum.
