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Ferrara, Italy
Today we head southeast to Ferrara, Italy. I am doing the driving and continue to learn more about Italian roadways. Boris has discovered SURI on his iPhone and plugged in Ferrara for point to point directions. It is working well. … Continue reading
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Tagged Este Castle, Ferrara, Ferrara Italy, Italy, moat, St. Michael's Castle, via cavour
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So you want to be an Italian farmer? and how to eat risotto like the Veneti (Venete)
This morning we can’t venture too far from home because Maria Luisa and Guido, our hosts, have invited us to a traditional Italian lunch of risotto and an afternoon visit to the farm. We have enjoyed some wonderful food and … Continue reading
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Tagged concamarise, Finato Martinati, Italy, Ristorante Ambassador, Salizzole
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Mantua, Italy
About now you are saying, “where have I heard of Mantua? It sounds familiar.” In Act III of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Romeo is banned from Verona for slaying Tybalt. He flees to Mantua. Ah, a city of romance. Locals … Continue reading
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Tagged Castle San Giorgio, Gonzaga, Italy, Mantua, Palazzo Ducale, Rotonda of San Lorenzo, Torre dell'Orologio
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A Rough Start to Natasha’s Latest Visit to her Favorite Foreign Country-Italy
I was going to start blogging on the day I arrived in my favorite foreign country, Italy, but we had such a rough start I wanted things to settle a little first. When you have been to 110 foreign countries, … Continue reading
Auckland, New Zealand
We are disembarking the ship today in Auckland, the country’s largest city with a population of a half million. Housing is scarce in this growing city with an unemployment rate of 0%. We are fortunate to have a direct flight … Continue reading
Update on Azamara Quest
My loyal readers will recall that there were problems with our approach into Picton, New Zealand caused by the local pilot who hit the rocks. The cruise company is required to have a local pilot on board when they are … Continue reading
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The Bay of Plenty, New Zealand
Today is a full day in Tauranga, New Zealand, a favorite holiday spot for those from Auckland and Wellington. Monday is a local holiday in Auckland, so people have come in early for a long holiday weekend. In the Bay … Continue reading
Posted in cruises, international
Tagged Bay of Plenty, Blue Baths, Geyser, Maori, New Zealand, Pohutu, Rotorua, Tauranga, Te Puia
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Hobbiton, New Zealand
After a day at sea, we are scheduled to arrive in Tauranga, New Zealand at 5 pm. Most guests will be staying on the ship tonight for the evening’s entertainment; we have chosen an evening excursion to Hobbiton. Hobbiton is … Continue reading
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Tagged Bag End, Hobbiton, Hobbits, Lord of the Rings, New Zealand, The Hobbit
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Napier, New Zealand
We are now on the north island of New Zealand and visiting the town of Napier in Hawk’s Bay celebrated for its Art Deco and Spanish Mission architecture. Napier is a town of 50,000 and it will be our base … Continue reading
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Tagged Art Deco, Gordon Sheep Farm, Gordon Sheep Station, Hastings, Hawk's Bay, lanolin, Maori, Napier, New Zealand, sheep, Te Mata
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Happy Anniversary
Today is TravelbyNatasha’s 4th anniversary. Thank you to all my loyal readers and my new friends and visitors. What started as a class assignment now shapes how I travel. I find myself taking pictures of things to document what I … Continue reading
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