On our final day in Venice, we were up against our 2 p.m. departure for Dubrovnik. Murano & Burano are two of many colorful islands in the Venetian lagoon, so of course we wanted to see them. We opted for a Carnival-led ride across the water rather than explore on our own and risk getting […]

St. Mark’s Square has so much to offer. Its Basilica, Astronomical Clocktower, Bell Tower, Doge’s Palace, and great water views made this a very memorable day. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see the square photos at full size. To start at the beginning of this series, visit Mediterranean Cruise. […]

So many times on this trip, I had to stop and pinch myself to make sure I was awake. I couldn’t believe that we were standing in this place of beauty, with so much history all around us. Click on the first photo in each group and scroll to see the square photos at full […]

Several years ago, after more security measures were added to international travel, we decided to get our passports because we assumed it was only going to get more complicated to apply. When our freshly printed passports came in the mail, we were very excited. It was almost like an invitation for international travel. Click on […]