Cheryl & Elwin's Adventures

  • United States
    • Maine 2011
    • Chesapeake Bay 2015
    • Chesapeake Spring 2016
    • American Southwest 2016
  • Caribbean
    • Cuba 2018
  • South America
    • Ecuador 2017
    • Machu Picchu 2018
  • Europe
    • La France 2012
    • Portugal 2017
    • Slovenia and Croatia 2019
  • Pacific
    • Down Under 2013
    • India & Nepal 2015
A “Mistical” Morning in Machu Pichu
A “Mistical” Morning in Machu Pichu
Arriving 7:00 AM at Machu Pichu we were greeted by the cool morning mist rising out of the valley. A beautiful, almost eerie sight. Machu Picchu was built and occupied by the Incas between 1450 and 1540 when the Spaniards…
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal. It Doesn’t Get better Than This!
Sunrise at the Taj Mahal. It Doesn’t Get better Than This!
The only words to describe the Taj Mahal is “WOW.” This is without a doubt the most beautiful building in the world. Built in the 1600’s by Shah Jahan as a tomb for his wife, it took 22 years with…
Definitely Grand – Canyon That Is
Definitely Grand – Canyon That Is
We explored the South Rim of Grand Canyon today starting at Mather Point and then hiking the rim to Yavapai Point. We then headed to the east to Yaki Point and Pipe Creek Vista. Finally we hopped a bus to…
A View from the Bridge…or What Am I Doing 300 Feet Above Sydney Harbor?
A View from the Bridge…or What Am I Doing 300 Feet Above Sydney Harbor?
Our last day in Sydney dawned clear and warm. We started our day in the aquarium right next to our hotel (sorry guys the fish picture is from the aquarium. In spite of several efforts I was unable to download…
Rockport
Rockport
Sailed for about an hour from Scituate towards Rockport and then the wind died, so we motored the rest of the way. Rockport is at the head of Cape Ann near Gloucester. Rockport is a beautiful harbor but loaded with…
Giverny – C’est Magnifique!
Giverny – C’est Magnifique!
This morning we took the train out to Giverny, home and gardens of Claude Monet. It was absolutely spectacular! Came back to Paris for lunch in a cafe that has been around for over 100 years, then went to Victor…
Onward to Portsmouth NH and Kittery Maine
Onward to Portsmouth NH and Kittery Maine
  Sailed to Portsmouth today.  Sited our first whales about 5 miles out of Rockport.  Two finback whales followed our path for a while and then were gone. Also spotted a loon sitting in the water. The wind really picked up just…
A Little Surgery, a Little Pork, and A lot of Volcano
A Little Surgery, a Little Pork, and A lot of Volcano
This morning began with several cataract surgeries performed by our local ophthalmologist, Dr. Carlos Gonzolez and myself. After that it was off with our team to La Merced Market for the local Ecuadoran delicacy, baked pork ( Los Hernandos de…
Solomons Island, A Wise Choice!
Solomons Island, A Wise Choice!
After breakfast we took advantage of the free bikes at our Marina to explore Solomons Island. The first stop was the Calvert Maritime Museum. It had wonderful exhibits about local maritime culture, a beautifully restored screw pile lighthouse that sat…
A Little Night Music

A Little Night Music

After a scrumptious dinner at AS Restaurant we walked the old town. It was vibrant with bustling outdoor cafes, bars, music and dancing. These people know how to spend downtime and to party.

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High in Ljubljana! (Not What you Think)

High in Ljubljana! (Not What you Think)

We spent our afternoon and evening looking down on Ljubljana and its environs. First from the over 900 year old hilltop Ljubljana Castle, and second from the Ljubljana “Sky Scraper.” The highest outdoor cafe and bar in the city where…

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Lovin’ Ljubljana

Lovin’ Ljubljana

Old Ljubljana is a pedestrian only city and is great fun to walk around. We began our tour of the old town at the Cobbler’s Bridge, crossing over the Ljubljanica River to the University and Academic area of town. Much…

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A Day In Zagreb

A Day In Zagreb

Our walking tour of Zagreb began by a walk through several parks right outside our hotel. We arrived at Jelacica Square which is the main hub of the old town and also the heart of upscale shopping. From there we…

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Zagreb By Night

Zagreb By Night

Arriving at our hotel, The Palace in the old city center of in Zagreb in the afternoon, we took some down time before heading out for an evening stroll along museum row and then to dinner at Vinodol Restaurant for…

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On Our Way to Slovenia and Croatia

On Our Way to Slovenia and Croatia

With thanks to Visit Croatia maps we are on our way to drive through these beautiful countries with friends Alan and Lois Meyers and Barry and Joan Richter. A quick stop in Amsterdam to freshen up and we will arrive…

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