Amazing Ecuador. The land of two seasons. The dry, brings an autumn like vista to the low lying terrains. In the wet, both high and low altitudes,… Read more “Postcard from Ecuador”
Tag: history
Lest We Forget
Today, I honor the memory of those who gave their lives in war. Among them are my Grandfather, Emil Heitmann, who was forced to fight and die… Read more “Lest We Forget”
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”
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”
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”
Cruising into Liverpool
I’m privileged to be cruising into Liverpool Dock this morning. We’re tying up beneath the iconic, Royal Liver Building, under the watchful gaze of Bella, the seaward… Read more “Cruising into Liverpool”
A grand adventure 22/23; part 1, leaving Bath
4 October 2022, my husband Graham and I, embarked on a bucket list adventure. I am going to share our 4 month journey, by train, cruise ship… Read more “A grand adventure 22/23; part 1, leaving Bath”
Arrecife, Forts And All
Exploring the forts of Arrecife. Castillo de San Gabriel – the cannon, circa 1895, with riffling inside the barrel, to spin the bullet, to fire it straight.… Read more “Arrecife, Forts And All”
M.A. Lossl 