Jen and Dave: Adventuring
Embracing the journey.
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A quiet day to relax and unwind. Naps, pool-side loungers, crafts. A final dinner in the dining room, an excellent show, and dancing at the silent disco.
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Today I took a ship’s excursion to Florence. It was a full day, bookended by long bus rides (just over three hours each way from La Spezia). We started at Galleria dell’Accademia di Firenze, to view the original Michelangelo’s David. Spectacular. The workmanship, artistry and careful anatomical study are evident centuries later. Next we walked…
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I was on the first tender of the morning for self-guided travellers, and watched the sunrise during the transfer shoreside. My next connection was a city bus that serves the beaches. I rode west to the end of the line. Then I walked back along the waterfront, tracing the light sand beaches and sparkling water.…
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Today we anchored at Villefranche-sur-mer, a small but old suburb of Nice, France. Taking the tender to shore at dawn, I started hiking uphill. Winding my way through brick streets and steep staircases, I reached the hidden start to the trail. After an hour of climbing I emerged at Fort du Mont Alban. The view…
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Today’s port of call was Marseille. I took the shuttle into town, and started exploring. First was Cathédrale la Major de Marseille, which conveniently opened as I arrived. As a special bonus, it was hosting an art show of beautiful works of glass. Then I started walking, once again navigating on vibes and winding my…
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I woke today just outside the port of Palma, on the quintessential vacation spot of Europe’s wealthy, the island of Mallorca. After an omelet and fruit, I disembarked and walked through the quiet port, one of the first off the ship. I saw a city bus going my way, and rode to the far side…
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The morning woke me with thunderstorms, and rain flooding the streets. After a quick breakfast and a wait for the worst of the storm to pass, I pulled on my bag and backpack, and started the walk to the ship. My umbrella broke, but the rain was not bad by Vancouver standards (severe storm warning…
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After a bit of a sleep in, I had hotel breakfast before heading out. I wandered down to the port, where I caught the Hop On, Hop Off bus for a tour of the city. Great views and a good overview of the history. One stop of note was Sagrada Familia, a church famously under…
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Just Jen travelling this time. After some airport delays on both flights that meant I made my connection in Frankfurt, I have arrived on the Carrer de Roser and my hotel. Upon arrival I had a quick nap before venturing out to a small shop on a nearby pedestrian street for some tapas. Sitting a…
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After dropping Jen at the airport, Dave drove on to Ten Mile Lake, where he camped in the back of the Ford. The next day he continued south, taking the scenic choices each step of the way and stopping frequently for drone flights. After a night at Marble Canyon, he took the road to Gold…
Jen and Dave: Adventuring 