Back Again

So, I haven't posted in a couple of years, but that doesn't mean I have been sitting at home. I will make some posts about some of my favorite travels and then get serious about blogging as I travel.

I blogged about my travels with SJS students and parents in April 2017 on my other blog entitled SJS European Adventure, so I won't go into that here. Let's just say, it was a wonderful trip, great company, fantastic sites, and a visit in Barcelona with our former French teacher.

Since then, I have had several "adventures". First, was an outstanding four day trip to Italy, followed by a 24 day cruise on the Westerdam. In the next posts, I will talk about some of the highlights of that trip.

If you follow me, you know that I am a big fan of Holland American Line (HAL) for cruising. I firmly believe that there is a cruise line for everyone. HAL is mine. I love the ships, the service, the food, and the slightly older clientele. There is always something for me to do, or quiet spots to just enjoy the voyage. The mid-size ship is my size ship. Each traveler should seek out what calls to them in the way of an onboard experience. I have sailed on five different cruise lines, and I would encourage anyone thinking about cruising to investigate them to find the best fit. Sometimes, you won't know the fit until you take a voyage.

But before we boarded the Westerdam, there were a few days in Italy....