The Beauty of the Open Sea
On my first cruise (12-Day Scandinavian cruise) somewhere on the Baltic Sea, in Northern Europe (enclosed by several Baltic states), I experienced The Beauty of the Open Sea. I perceived so many things as I …
The Countryside of Porvoo, Finland
Porvoo is one of six medieval towns in the countryside of Finland, about 30 miles east of Helsinki. A quaint, serene, quintessential town situated in the Porvoonjoki river delta. The excursion included a delightful lunch …
St. Petersburg, Russia
The Church of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, is situated along the Griboedov Canal in St. Petersburg, Russia. The church is also known as the Church on Spilled Blood, because it is the site where …
A View From Upper Tallin, Estonia
Tallinn is the Capitol city of Estonia, located on the northern coast of the country. Know as one of the most well preserved medieval cities in Europe. The intricate detail of the Medieval architecture is …
Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is a lovely city with some amazing history dating back to the medieval period. My time was spent walking and shopping in Amagertorn Central Square, a pedestrian zone, that dates back to the medieval …
Oslo, Norway
I will never forget the first stop of our Scandinavian Cruise, cruising into the Oslofjord (inlet) in Oslo, the capital of Norway. It was the first sight of land after departing the port in Southampton, …
View of London, England
When driving through the city and you see all the British flags, you know you’re in London. And then, to capture a breathtaking view of Big Ben, from the London Eye, puts it all into …
A Special Place to Read a Good Book
The 69’ers Book Club is reading “Glorious,” by Bernice L. McFadden. “A wonderful, rich read full of passion, history, and women you will recognize: Glorious is just that.” — Jill Nelson