Hamilton, Bermuda

October 30

It certainly was a day to be wearing our Bermuda shorts--warm and sunny in Hamilton, Bermuda. Our ship, the Sirena, docked right at famous Front Street, and from there we could stroll the city. 

We were able to watch the first half of the Packer game at Flanagan's Sports Bar!!  I guess it's good we didn't watch the second half. 

The pastel painted buildings are lovely with their white washed roofs. 

Flora, Fauna, and Falls

October 28

We left New York harbor yesterday on our 28 day cruise to the Amazon--so named the Flora, Fauna and Falls cruise by Oceania. We passed Lady Liberty at sunset, and she was beautiful!  It was also exactly the 130th anniversary of her dedication by Grover Cleveland in 1886.

 

Michigan Lighthouses

Monday, October 3

Glen Arbor, Michigan

There are 106 lighthouses that ring Lake Michigan. We visited three today and will likely see more on our mini road trip to Michigan. 

Took the Lake Express to Muskegon on Sunday (fortunately calm seas), then golfed on our way to our first night stay in Whitehall/Montague (home of the world's largest weathervane!!)

Will now spend a couple days on the Leelanau Peninsula, which reminds us a lot of Door County. 

Au Revoir

April 16

Paris

Our last day and night in Paris--so sad. We finished off our days with a visit to the Sacre Coeur in Montmartre.  What had been a very Bohemiam area is now a huge tourist area. The church is recent--it was was finished in 1914. 

Ahh, gay Paree

April 14

Paris

Enjoying the sights of Paris--Notre Dame, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, strolling the Seine, but most of all sharing time with my son who turned 30 today. 

So much wine......

April 12

Beaune

We have toured six wineries in two days and have learned so much about Burgundy wines, most of which are Pinot Noir or Chardonnay. We sampled at least 30 wines and have learned how to read the labels and know what the appellations and domaines mean. We have a new appreciation for French wines. 

The Vineyards of Burgundy

April 10

Beaune

Touring the towns and vineyards outside Beaune--center of the Burgundy wine region. And doing a lot of sampling with Erich and Ashlee. Great to have the "kids" here!!