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Butler Courthouse When I started the blog, my idea was to keep a running record of our travel adventures. This was to help us remember...
Karen Bray
Aug 31, 20246 min read
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Speak To Me, Amsterdam
Did you ever go somewhere, and the place just speaks to you? I had that experience in Queenstown, NZ. As soon as I saw it, I knew it was...
Karen Bray
Nov 28, 20239 min read
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Kinderdijk, Windmills and Cheesy Cows
We were told the scenery would change as we approached the Netherlands. Germany has lots of mountains and it was surprising to us how...
Karen Bray
Nov 25, 20234 min read
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The Shrine of the Magi and the Best Beer
Our last stop in Germany was to Cologne, or Koln, as the German’s call it. It is the 4th most populous city in Germany with over 1...
Karen Bray
Nov 22, 20235 min read
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Examining the German Healthcare System
The next day dawned cold and rainy. We had been lucky this far, as every day the forecast predicted heavy rain, but except for a sputter...
Karen Bray
Nov 21, 20234 min read
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Communication in the 1700’s
For centuries, the Wurzburg prince-bishops wielded great power and wealth, and the most opulent proof of this is the Bishop’s Residence,...
Karen Bray
Nov 20, 20235 min read
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Nurnberg and the Nazi Trials
Our next day was a bus ride to the town of Nurnberg, or Nuremberg in English. Nurnberg has a significant role in Nazi Germany. In 1936,...
Karen Bray
Nov 10, 20233 min read
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Munich: Beer Capitol of Bavaria
The next day was my birthday. I had already seen that people’s birthdays were called attention to in the entire ship with the evening...
Karen Bray
Nov 10, 20235 min read
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Passau and Bavarian Cruise
There are differences between a river cruise and a sea cruise. River cruise ships are small and you get to know most of the other...
Karen Bray
Nov 9, 20235 min read
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Wachau Valley: Grapes, Grapes and More Grapes
The Wachau Valley, in Austria, is one of the most prominent tourist destinations in lower Austria, and it is clear why this is true. As...
Karen Bray
Nov 9, 20234 min read
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On to Austria
We left Budapest late Saturday evening and it was our first experience at cruising on a river. We have cruised the oceans many times and...
Karen Bray
Nov 6, 20235 min read
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Budapest and Our Communist Immersion
We woke to a very rainy day, but our plans off the ship are later in the afternoon so we slept in a bit. I had been hoping that I would...
Karen Bray
Nov 5, 20234 min read
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Our Next Great Adventure: The Right Wing to Left Wing River Cruise
During Covid, when very few people were traveling, I had the opportunity to book a Viking River Cruise at a terrific rate. I had heard...
Karen Bray
Nov 3, 20239 min read
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Pedal to the Metal
When you buy a new Corvette, you have the opportunity to go to Pahrump, Nevada and attend the Ron Fellows Performance Driving School at...
Karen Bray
Sep 10, 202310 min read
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It’s All Relative
It’s that time again. Our annual trip to Carlisle Pennsylvania for the Corvette Car Show. But this time we decided to expand the trip to...
Karen Bray
Aug 31, 20237 min read
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And…We’re Off
Meet Shadowfax. You know Penny. Our Zeus Metallic Bronze C8 Corvette who saw us through a 2 month trip across the US during the worst of...
Karen Bray
May 1, 20236 min read
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Melbourne: Last But Certainly Not Least
I felt bad for Melbourne. How could it ever compete with the beauty and fun of everything that has gone before? Spectacular NZ and our...
Karen Bray
Dec 25, 20229 min read
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Qualia: Paradise Found
Bob and I have been fortunate to spend time at some really beautiful beach resorts. This includes stays in Jamaica, Cancun, Marco Island,...
Karen Bray
Dec 8, 20226 min read
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Sydney, Australia
After a day of relaxation in my (so far) favorite city ever, Queenstown, we were off to the airport for our flight to Australia. This...
Karen Bray
Dec 4, 20226 min read
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The Sound of Silence
Doubtful Sound is NZ second most famous tourist destination. While Milford Sound, at number 1, is said to be more dramatic, Doubtful is...
Karen Bray
Dec 2, 20224 min read
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