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Easy Windshield Tour of Copenhagen is Just My Speed

Posted on April 24, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 108, Grand World Voyage Friday, April 21, 2023; Copenhagen, Denmark. If you are mobility challenged as I am after my fall early this month, the Easy Copenhagen tour is a good choice. For two hours the Holland America excursion took us all around this beautiful city. It was just

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Tough Choice: Around the World Again or Pole to Pole in 2025?

Posted on April 23, 2023April 24, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 107, Grand World Voyage Thursday, April 20, 2023; At Sea, North Sea, Atlantic Ocean. I’m facing a dilemma — which Grand World cruise to pick for 2025. Yesterday Holland America’s president, Gus Antorcha, followed tradition and first announced the 2025 World Cruise itinerary to the passengers on board the

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Stunning Tulips Just Go On, and On, and On at Keukenhof

Posted on April 23, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 106, Grand World Voyage Wednesday, April 19, 2023; Amsterdam, Netherlands. “Stunning” best describes the floral display at Keukenhof, known as the most beautiful spring garden in Europe. I am thrilled that I was able to see even a small part of this 79-acres park that is only open eight

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Returning to Active Life in a Big Way – Friends, Art and a Party

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 105, Grand World Voyage Tuesday, April 18, 2023; Amsterdam, Netherlands. Visiting dear friends! Getting off the ship! Celebrating a 150th birthday! Today was a great day in Amsterdam. My highlight was lunch with dear family friends. More than 30 years ago our mother wrote a book on quilling with

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Bruges Proves a Great Source for My Guilty Pleasure

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 104, Grand World Voyage Monday, April 17, 2023; Zeebrugge, Belgium. One of my biggest disappointments of 2022 was the disappearance of Dark Chocolate covered Ginger from the shelves of Trader Joe’s. I became addicted to it several years ago, so much that in our household it was known as

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White Cliffs, Castle Dominate Busy Dover Port

Posted on April 20, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 103, Grand World Voyage Sunday, April 16, 2023; Dover, England, U.K. I didn’t expect a round of applause when I arrived for dinner at the Main Dining Room tonight, but that is what I got. My accomplishment? Walking with crutches instead of being pushed in my wheelchair! All of

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Thwarted Attempt to Go Ashore in English Seaside Town

Posted on April 16, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 102, Grand World Voyage Saturday, April 15, 2023; Portland/Weymouth, England, U.K. Be careful what you wish for. I wished to stay on board after my knee injury, preferring to heal on the ship rather than being put off in a port. I got my wish. I just didn’t realize

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Pilgrimages Lead to Santiago de Compostela; Not For Me

Posted on April 14, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 99, Grand World Voyage Wednesday, April 12, 2023; A Coruña, Spain. I guess if I want to complete a “pilgrimage” to Santiago, Spain, I won’t be able to take a shortcut. I have several friends who have completed the legendary Camino de Santiago, or Way of Saint James, a

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Lisbon: Delightful Mix of Old and New – and Hills

Posted on April 12, 2023April 12, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 97, Grand World Voyage Monday, April 10, 2023; Lisbon, Portugal. I love Lisbon! Perhaps it is the familiarity – I’ve been here seven times – but I also find it beautiful. The city sits on the wide Tagus River, rising from the banks in steep hills. It is a

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There’s Something Wonderful About These Spanish Towns

Posted on April 10, 2023 by Jo Johnston

Day 96, Grand World Voyage Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023; Cádiz, Spain. I was looking forward to exploring the streets of Cádiz but instead stayed on board for another day of knee rest. At least I have been here before. Cádiz is a Spanish city on a spit of land

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