We’ve flown into St. Maarten several times over the years to begin one of the Star Clipper sailings. I have … More
Category: International Travel
1760-Shiver Me Timbers – Caribbean
Every night onboard the ship there is a different group activity. One of those nights is a talent show where … More
1759-Our House – Caribbean
The return trip back to California from Florida took an interesting turn. We have flown into LAX many times over … More
1756-Blog Email
Every so often I send out an email of what Janine and I have been up to. If you are … More
1755-Food Tourism
Last Spring I had the honor to be selected to go on sabbatical. So Janine and I got our heads … More
1754-Hawaii Xmas – Fiji
Janine and I wanted an exotic trip this Christmas break so we finally made the decision very late for far-away … More
1753 – Fiji
Bula Vinaka! When you get to Fiji you will learn to say Bula to everyone you meet. It is aloha, … More
1752-Intercontinental – Fiji
The Intercontinental Resort an hour south of Nadi, is a beautiful, peaceful respite in the middle of the South Pacific. … More
1751-Plants – Fiji
The variety of local plants is always of interest to me. While Janine was busy meeting with the management I … More
1750-Boat Ride – Fiji
We met a guy named Izi from the local village who took us to visit the secret cave used many … More
1749-Sanasana – Fiji
Sanasana is a small village of 400 people about a mile from the Intercontinental Resort and surrounded by a world-class … More
1748-Sharks – Fiji
Swim with sharks??? Hell yes!!! Janine and I couldn’t wait to get to Shark Reef. She has history with sharks … More
1747-Village – Fiji
This is a small village we visited as the boat stopped at numerous beaches and islands on our journey through … More
1746-Shell Inlet – Fiji
Shell Inlet is a sandbar between two islands. When the tide is low, you can walk between the islands and … More
1745-Castaway – Fiji
Yes, this is the small island on which the movie Castaway was filmed. We landed on the same strip of … More
1744-Onboard – Fiji
We made some wonderful friends from Finland and Fiji onboard the ship. The crew was so friendly and helpful and … More
1743-Beach Time – Fiji
Hanging out on a cool beach that is also a state park. One minute sunny and warm and the next … More
1742-Kava – Fiji
Kava is the traditional national drink of Fiji. It is a mildly narcotic and sedative drink made from the crushed … More
1741-Village Dance Show – Fiji
After dinner towards the end of the week onboard, the ship ferried almost an entire village out to us for … More
1740-Dance Party – Fiji
One of the nights was an Indian dance party. Forty percentage of Fijians are from India so this affects the … More
1739-Sea Caves – Fiji
The ship anchored as the shore boats took everyone to the sea caves. Bring fins and your snarling gear. We … More
1738-Momi Bay – Fiji
One last day on the coast of Fiji Janine wanted to check out this other resort as a selection for … More
1737-Flying Home – Fiji
We broke up the long trip home with one more night in Fiji, and then on to Honolulu. Hawaii this … More
1728-Rhone River Cruise – FR
Janine and I were invited to a travel conference for a 6 day cruise on the Rhone River in France. … More
1727-Avignon – FR
We unpacked on the boat and immediately went on a tour of the Palace of the Popes. The Palais des Papes is … More
1726-S.S. Catherine – FR
The S.S. Catherine is a 450 foot luxury river cruiser housing 159 passengers. Our room was spacious with the entire … More
1725-On The River – FR
Cruising the river was smooth and gentle. Sitting on the bed looking out the window as we cruised north was … More
1724-Locks – FR
The Rhone River was tamed many years ago with the construction of twelve dams and locks that controlled periodic flooding, … More
1723-Waiting Our Turn – FR
All of the locks on the Rhone River had one channel so you have to wait your turn. It was … More
1722-Night Lock – FR
One of the nights around midnight I was awakened movement in the force. I could feel when the boat was … More