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About travelbynatasha

I am a retired attorney who loves to travel. Several years ago I began working on a Century Club membership achieved by traveling to 100 "foreign" countries. Today, at 49 years of age the count is at 82. Many were visited on land based trips. Some were cruise ports. Some were dive sites. Most have been fascinating.

Natasha goes on a road trip (and misses historic flooding in Houston)

My mom has decided to return to live in Michigan long term; I won’t say permanently because I suspect she will be back in Texas at some point.  Rocky and I are driving her back now that the weather is … Continue reading

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Final Days in Cabo San Lucas

More golf today for some, this time at Cabo del Sol.  It was a full day outing for these guys, but they loved the course and likened their experience to Pebble Beach.  The original plan was to drive to San … Continue reading

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A Lounge Lizard in Cabo San Lucas

We started our second day in Cabo with a fabulous Fortunado breakfast.  Then I just rolled over to the pool to wait until it was time for my 90-minute massage.  After the massage and a shower (can’t stand to hang … Continue reading

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Cabo San Lucas, Post Hurricane

Our couples travel group is headed back to Cabo for another winter vacation, leaving behind a temperature of 34 for 86 degrees Fahrenheit.  We had already booked our house in Pedregal when the Hurricane Odile hit in September 2014.  The … Continue reading

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Frankfurters and a Farewell in Frankfurt

We arrived early at our last stop Frankfurt.  We will have the day here and then fly out tomorrow.  It is a rainy and cold morning when we set out.  Passengers have a choice between a city tour and a … Continue reading

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Wertheim, Germany

Today we are docked at the small village of Wertheim.  Ordinarily, there would be a visit to a private castle in the afternoon, but the family is not opening the home this day, so our touring is limited.  This traditional … Continue reading

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Wurzburg, Germany

After our visit to Rothenburg, we catch up with the boat in Wurzburg.  This evening we have lighted views of the Fortress of Marienberg, the original Prince Bishops Residence, and the Chapel up on the hill. For our morning tour … Continue reading

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Rothenburg, Germany

Today is a slightly varied schedule as we head out to Rothenberg Germany, a very popular place for tourists in this part of Germany. The town has well-preserved medieval structures and is a walled city. We depart the boat that … Continue reading

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Bamburg, Germany

Bamberg Germany is a wonderful medieval city that sustained very little damage during WWII since it was without military installation or production facilities.  It has a unique town hall built in the middle of the river.  When approaching the Bishop … Continue reading

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Nuremberg, Germany

There is a full day of touring today in Nuremberg.  (Here is my shout out to my dive buddy who was born in this city.) This morning we are headed to the castle and then to the Christmas market.  This … Continue reading

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