The log of our #transatlantic #voyage on #MSVeendam. We arrived in #Boston #USA via interesting ports of call. We are now enjoying #HiltonHead #SouthCarolina
Tag: Europe
Beautiful Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹
Hello dear friends. Setting off on a 7 am flight from Bristol, we have arrived in Lisbon. This lovely city has much to offer. The beers are… Read more “Beautiful Lisbon, Portugal 🇵🇹”
Brothers Serving In Opposing Armies
Family photos from WW2 reveal the conflict up close and personal. My Father, Charles Lossl, served in the Royal Army Catering Corps. His brother, Ernie Lossl, a… Read more “Brothers Serving In Opposing Armies”
My Grandmother’s Story From WW1
Hello Dear Readers I have been working on my new publication, Amalia’s Journey: A Cockney Mother’s Story From WW1. My first novella soon to be released, on… Read more “My Grandmother’s Story From WW1”
Our Last Port, Travemunde, Germany
We docked this morning, blessed again with glorious sunshine. From the Art Nuevo station we traveled to the medieval city of Lubeck. Travemunde Lubeck
Helsinki Highlights
We walked 1 km or so, from the ship, into the stunning city. This fountain was near the port. Passed the fountain, we walked through this charming… Read more “Helsinki Highlights”
I believe, understanding our ancestors walk through history, empowers our lives today.
1918 was a momentous year in history; it culminated with the end of WW1. This became known as the Great War. In January 1918, the American president,… Read more “I believe, understanding our ancestors walk through history, empowers our lives today.”
Cruising the Dardanelles to Istanbul
Here we sit sipping local beer, aromatic with hookah smoke. Overlooking the Golden Horn inlet of the Bospherios that intersects Istanbul,Asia and Europe. To the left in… Read more “Cruising the Dardanelles to Istanbul”
