by mraccine | Jul 24, 2023 | Trips
Monday, July 24th 2023: Today we were taken in a mini-van to the nearby Atlantic Ocean Beach to appreciate some history and local lore. My older daughter, Alicia, and her son, Lukas, were able to catch up to our trip in Blaye and will be with us for the rest of the...
by mraccine | Jul 23, 2023 | Trips
Sunday, July 23rd 2023: We spent the day docked in Blaye – of course, shops are closed except an antique mall, conveniently located right at the dock. But first we were whisked to a hokey “wine tasting” event where a couple of entertainers performed some French...
by mraccine | Jul 21, 2023 | Trips
Thursday, July 21st, 2023:Today the AMA Dolce headed from Bordeaux to Saint-Emilion. I was awakened by some thumping overhead. My stateroom #305 apparently was right under the jogging track. No problem, it was good to know that some folks were up early exercising. It...
by mraccine | Jul 20, 2023 | Trips
Thursday, July 20th, 2023: Finally after about a half an hour the plane was able At Paris’ CDG Susan Sheridan, our wonderful travel agency manager, had organized a VIP Transfer Service for my arrival – I wanted to see how the service worked. What we can do for...
by mraccine | May 3, 2023 | Trips
Friday, April 28th, 2023 Breakfast is served on the beautiful terrace at the grand Hotel Tramezzo. It is the most lavish Buffay you have ever seen! Today Rita Annunziata met us at the Grand Hotel Tramezzo for breakfast. It’s a beautiful day at Lake Como at 10...