It's been s busy first week of January I o say the least. I am glad it's Saturday and I made it to o Fort Lauderdale as did my friend Jerry. We each flew on red-eye flights to southern Florida. Jerry came on American Airlines via Charlotte and I flew delta via Atlanta. One bitchy… Continue reading Allure of the Seas pre-boarding day

Our journey is almost at its end. After another relaxing night at the Foss hotel in Reykholt, tre DL group made its way back to the capital city for a day of sightseeing.  Our first stop was at historic Hofti house where back in 1986, president Reagan and Michail gorbatchov met to discuss the end… Continue reading Return to Reykjavik 

After a restful night and packing all my stuff up for my journey home, 5 of my trip mates joined in a last excursion to Piha bay and the rain forest outside Auckland. Along the way we passed the beach where Jane Campion filmed the dramatic beach scene of the movie "The Piano". This experience… Continue reading Last day in Auckland

After a short night in our fantastic suites at the Crown hotel in Perth, our guide Sandy and driver Peter picked us up at 7am for a scenic drive down to the world renowned wine region of Margaret River. Upon arrival, we experienced a flight of wines with corresponding Amuse Bouches. It was a one-of-a-kind… Continue reading Margaret River area south of Perth