Good morning from misty Mykonos, Greece. Under a morning star, we swam as our ship, MS Oosterdam, approached the island. Graham stopped for a chat with the… Read more “Postcard from Mykonos”
Category: Travelogue
Postcard from Istanbul
We arrived in Istanbul in the evening and were greeted by the city’s vibrant lights. The next day, we visited the Blue Mosque, which was a truly… Read more “Postcard from Istanbul”
Postcard from Athens #2
Greetings! Our second days exploration, took us to Plaka, the old town that boast many Ancient Greek and Roman ruins. Most famous of all, The Acropolis. After,… Read more “Postcard from Athens #2”
Greetings From Athens
A three night sojourn in Athens has proved delightful. The International Hotel provided a warm welcome, and comfortable amenities. A nearby tram, enabled affordable travel to the… Read more “Greetings From Athens”
Wonderful Copenhagen
Our ship arrived in Copenhagen, early on Wednesday. We left our bags at our hotel, in the city centre, to explore this wonderful capital. A city of… Read more “Wonderful Copenhagen”
Lerwick, Shetland Isles
Our final port of call in the UK, Lerwick, Shetland. This charming island, off Scotland in the North Sea, is steeped in history. There are a few… Read more “Lerwick, Shetland Isles”
Visiting Edinburgh
Happy memories of our trip to Edinburgh. From Queensferry, it was a short train trip to the city centre. The Edinburgh Fringe and Tattoo, were on. It… Read more “Visiting Edinburgh”
Dornoch Firth Scotland
Arriving in Tain, from Invergorden, we’ve walked a short way from the railway station. A park by the water, offers splendid views of Dornoch Firth, today, at… Read more “Dornoch Firth Scotland”
Queensferry, Scotland
We arrived into Queensferry on Saturday afternoon. South Queensferry has a rich and ancient history, click here for more We explored the charming village, and stopped off… Read more “Queensferry, Scotland”
Portree, on the Isle of Sky, Scotland
Under moody skies, pierced with brilliant sunshine, we enjoyed hill walking in Portree. On our evening return to the sea, pods of dolphins and porpoise, leapt in… Read more “Portree, on the Isle of Sky, Scotland”