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Croatia – Day 3 September 23, 2021

Posted on September 23, 2021 by admin

Travel overland to Opatija, with a Croatian farm experience We traveled to to the seaside city of Opatija through the Croatian Highland . On the bus, we learned that Croatia will move to the euro as their currency in 2023. … Continue reading →

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Croatia Day 2 September 22, 2021

Posted on September 22, 2021 by admin

Today we set off into the countryside to visit Kumrovec, a preserved open-air museum because it’s the birthplace of Josip Broz Tito  the Yugoslavian communist revolutionary (and later, dictator) who led the resistance to the Nazi and the fascist forces … Continue reading →

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Croatia Day 1 September 21, 2021

Posted on September 21, 2021 by admin

We met our expert local guide this morning for a tour of Zagreb to view the city’s impressive landmarks. Inez was dressed in traditional Croatian garb and carrying a traditional Croatian umbrella making her easy to pick out in a … Continue reading →

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Slovenia Day 3 September 20, 2021

Posted on September 20, 2021 by admin

We left Lake Bled after breakfast heading for the Slovenian capitol of Ljubljana. Lake Bled was socked in this morning and rain was predicted. We all resorted to rain gear and umbrellas, better prepared than last night. Sure enough, it … Continue reading →

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La Perla

Posted on September 20, 2021 by admin

La Perla Ship Specifications: Passenger Capacity: 26 Crew: 10 Refurbished: 2020 Length: 130 feetThe most intimate small ship cruising the Adriatic! Exclusive to Vantage guests, La Perla features a restaurant, relaxing library, spacious lounge, sun deck, Jacuzzi and a deluxe … Continue reading →

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Slovenia Day 2 September 19 2021

Posted on September 19, 2021 by admin

The day began with a buffet breakfasting the hotel. After, we are off to the Nordic Center at Plancia.   This is a year round training center for ski jumping or flying, cross country skiing, and features a zipline. In … Continue reading →

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Slovenia Day 1 September 18, 2021

Posted on September 18, 2021 by admin

Lake Bled, Slovenia First a bit about Slovenia. Slovenia was one of the six republics or areas that made up Yugoslavia back when we studied geography. In the early 90’s each became independent, with Slovenia ranking number 5 of the … Continue reading →

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Flight Information and arrival Day – 1/2

Posted on September 16, 2021 by admin

We had arranged to have our “required” PCR test on Tuesday September 14 at the CVS in Williamsburg. They had assured us that they have a 1 or 2 day turn around of test results. We left New Point with … Continue reading →

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Paris 2020 Epilogue

Posted on September 16, 2020 by admin

Today is September 16th 2020 and we have been back from Paris for 7 months and as the US is set to exceed 200 thousand deaths from the China Virus life goes on. Yes were wearing masks more often, especially … Continue reading →

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Paris Day 14 (2020) The Finally!

Posted on March 15, 2020 by admin

Well it’s Sunday here in Paris the first day following the French Prime Ministers order to close all non-essential services. Sunday is normally a day for families to be out and about maybe a walk in the park with the … Continue reading →

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