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Vienna, Austria

Posted on November 4, 2019

November 3, 2019 After our previous 2 full days in Vienna, we were looking forward to returning, and we were not disappointed. After breakfast, we joined a one hour bus tour of the city around the Ringstrasse, the ring road … Continue reading →

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Bratislava, Slovakia

Posted on November 2, 2019

November 2, 2019 Bratislava is Slovakia’s largest city and its capital. It is only a 1 hour drive to Vienna which makes these two cities the world’s closest capitals. It is the only national capital that borders on two independent … Continue reading →

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Budapest, Hungary

Posted on November 2, 2019

November 1, 2019 We were glad that we had 3 previous days in Budapest because today was a national holiday and a lot of places, including all shops except those run by families (very few) were open. Even the City … Continue reading →

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River cruise starts

Posted on October 31, 2019

We are aboard the beautiful Emily Bronte and will leave Budapest tomorrow evening so have one more day to explore the city. I have heard that some people (including Norm) didn’t get the photos in the Vienna post and I … Continue reading →

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Vienna, Austria

Posted on October 30, 2019

October 27 and 28, 2019 We went from Prague to Vienna by train, Railjet, which is a fast train. It took us 4 hours and 10 minutes and we had good wi-fi aboard.  I even watched a movie – but … Continue reading →

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Prague

Posted on October 29, 2019

October 23-27, 2019 As I posted previously, Norm accompanied me to Prague where I attended the ICF Converge 19, the International Coach Federation conference. It was a terrific couple of days with reconnecting, learning and celebrating. Here are some pictures … Continue reading →

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Headed to Prague tomorrow!

Posted on October 21, 2019

I am excited to be leaving for 2019 International Coach Federation ( ICF) Converge tomorrow (my professional organization) – for the content, the networking and this year, for my induction into the ICF Circle of Distinction.  Here is the information … Continue reading →

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At Sea, last day of the 2019 ATW cruise

Posted on July 4, 2019

July 4, 2019 When we meet people in the ports they always ask where our cruise is going – and when we say around the world, they are almost always shocked at that answer. It is hard to believe we … Continue reading →

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Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Posted on July 3, 2019

July 3, 2019 Well, sad to say, this is our last port before we reach New York. It has been an amazing trip. I will still have a post tomorrow about our Around the World cocktail party and Farewell Gala … Continue reading →

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 2, 2019

July 2, 2019 Last night in Horizons, there was a Canada Day party. The entertainment team did songs by Canadian artists and the chefs made these adorable beaver cupcakes and also the traditional beaver tails.  You can see that I … Continue reading →

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