My friend Steve invited me to attend the inaugural run of a restored steam locomotive at the Western Pacific Railroad Museum in Portola, California.  … [Read more...]

Susan and I took our first ever European river cruise on the AMA AmaBella 375 miles up the Danube River from Budapest to Vilshofen an der Donau.  … [Read more...]

A friend and I visited Donner Pass, about 30-miles from home, to hike and take pictures of this interesting and historic place in the Sierra … [Read more...]

I have been to Amsterdam more times than I can recall but never in Spring.  Susan had always wanted to visit during April when the tulips are in the … [Read more...]

Susan and I had the opportunity to join friends aboard the beautiful 75-foot Sunreef sailing catamaran Ocean Vibes for eight lovely days cruising the … [Read more...]

The Florida Keys are a string of tropical islands stretching 120-miles from the southern tip of Florida ending in Key West.  Home to the … [Read more...]

Susan and I had the privilege to travel to Havana, Cuba on a cultural exchange visa earlier this month with Cuba Rhythm and Views, ( … [Read more...]

In October we toured the upper Midwest to take in the vibrant fall colors.  We circumnavigated Lake Michigan by driving through Wisconsin, around the … [Read more...]

This medieval city dates to the 9th century and by the 11th century was the largest trading port in the Hanseatic League.  As leaders in trade, … [Read more...]

Vienna has a long history as a capital city, a cultural center for arts and science, music, and fine cuisine.  Ruled by the Hapsburgs from 1278, … [Read more...]