Author Archives: lmcglinn

The currency is Dirhams, The Big Bus is a double decker HOHO bus, the degrees were in the high 30s, we were here for 3 days and the city is Dubai. Very glad we came here. We were up early … Continue reading →

So we once again admire the familiar skyline of Venice as we cruise past St Marks Square and  other familiar sights to dock and end our second cruise on MSC Sinfonia.. all decks named after composers. We enjoyed her she … Continue reading →

You think I missed a post? ….yes ….but that was due to the fact that we had a sea day and it was time for a break ….was a bit of an isolate actually …lounging in cabin watching a few … Continue reading →

So we set foot on Croatian soil for the first time…..the sights as we approached the port were VERY inviting. Another amazing city with history, local crafts and interesting people. The people of Split displayed the best English skills of … Continue reading →

So here we are already done first cruise on the MSC Slendida, The Splendida was a BIG ship, she was glitzy and had many bars and lounges to accommodate the 4000 passengers (although our cruise was NOT full…more likely to … Continue reading →

On coming in to port today we were greeted by a Hollywood style sign on the hill….just in case we were confused as to where we were today! Himself now keen to get on with what’s becoming the daily ….a … Continue reading →

The flood of 1957 was literally the last straw for the city of Valencia. Over 75 floods during the previous 700 years caused the government of the day to plan to re-route the Turia River away from the center of … Continue reading →

Could very easily return to this lovely city for an extended stay.  No HOHO bus, but a city tour was available and we jumped on the bus for some sights to capture us. Clean, ordered, well presented and picturesque. As … Continue reading →

On arriving in Palermo, Sicily we were amazed at the amazing landscape, so rocky and rugged and imposing in its own way. Then after a pretty full breakfast we disembarked to find the HOHO (hop on hop off). Two routes … Continue reading →

After settling in to cabin 10114, meeting our fellow dinner guests and heading to bed we woke in the port for Rome which is called Civitavecchia…..it is a seaport that lies approx. 80kms WNW of Rome and a train trip … Continue reading →

After checking in to Hotel Europa on Wednesday night once we got off the train we had a pizza and wine at the local pizzeria before crashing ready for a big day exploring Genoa. Early rise brekky at local and … Continue reading →

So the alarms rings melodically on the phone @ 4 am!!!! Taxi pick up at 5am, off to Wien Haupbahnhof (Main train station) in plenty of time for 6:30am first train leg to Worgl (with an umlaut). The extra time … Continue reading →

Vienna Day 3 presented a change in weather, a bit cooler but that did not stop us from further exploration. We decided to head off on the HOHO Green route but as that didn’t start till noon we had the … Continue reading →

So once again an early start to further explore this amazing city…so off we go wandering the various alley ways and streets and VOILA! A shoe shop that specialises in orthotics….€€€ spent…then more meandering and VOILA! A store with something … Continue reading →