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…
Bouncing Around Berlin

Bouncing Around Berlin

First shot is a view from our hotel to the Germanic Dome (a church) on the plaza in front of us. We walked through Checkpoint Charlie and learned more about the division of the city (1961- 1989). Then continued on…

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But Wait…There’s More! Willkommen Zu Berlin.

But Wait…There’s More! Willkommen Zu Berlin.

Since there are no direct flights home from Croatia to the USA why not stop in Berlin for a couple of days on our way home. With some apologies for the pictures as there was light rain, we did a…

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Dubrovnik – Day 3

Dubrovnik – Day 3

Cheryl and I got into Game Of Thrones this morning when she tried to steal some of my breakfast. Then it was off to Fort Lovrjhenac, the high fort on the tall rock outcropping surrounded on three sides by water…

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Dubrovnik – Day 2. Lokrum Island

Dubrovnik – Day 2. Lokrum Island

This afternoon we took a boat to Lokrum Island, less than a mile from the city harbor. The island has an old monestary, mostly in ruins, a beautiful botanical garden, lots of hiking trails, beaches if you want, and a…

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Dubrovnik – Day 2. The Wall Crawl

Dubrovnik – Day 2. The Wall Crawl

After a light breakfast we began our walk around the wall encompassing the city at about 8:30. The walk is a bit over 1 and a half miles with a lots of up and down. Timing is everything as the…

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Nightfall in Dubrovnik

Nightfall in Dubrovnik

As we strolled out of town towards the Plice Gate we passed the Orthodox Church. Instead of a crucifix above the altar there was a large painting of The Last Supper. Dinner was outdoors at Restaurant Nautica facing the walls…

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Dubrovnik- Day 1

Dubrovnik- Day 1

Arriving at the Ploce Gate we entered this fabled wall city dating from the 7th century to begin our exploration. Almost immediately we came across the St. Nicholas and St. Sebastian Churches. Coming into the Luza Square plaza at the…

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Marco…… Polo!

Marco…… Polo!

Our next island visit was to Korcula, the birthplace of you know who. This island is another favored spot for Europeans to vacation. The tip of Korcula’s old town again dates back to the ancient Greeks, although most architecture presently…

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Hvar We There Yet?

Hvar We There Yet?

We left Split on the morning Krilo Ferry to the island of Hvar. The island is overrun with vacationers in the summer, but on this pleasantly warm, cloudless day the crowds were not to be found. We first visited the…

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Traveling to Trogir

Traveling to Trogir

One more trip with Sandra to her hometown of Trogir. The entire old city is a UNESCO World heritage site. There are no Roman ruins in the town although we know that there was a presence there. We first had…

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