Our quest to visit 7 continents, 100 countries, and all 50 states…
Posted in Croatia, Nieuw Amsterdam on Jul 12th, 2010
This morning we dropped anchor offshore of Split, Croatia. Tendering operations began around 8am, and Libby and I were ashore by 9:00. On the tender, we met a couple of nice people from Texas… one of whom was also disappointed about missing San Marino (she’s also interested in hitting 100 countries, current count = 68). […]
Posted in Montenegro, Nieuw Amsterdam on Jul 11th, 2010
We awoke this morning to Montenegro (new country!), literally, outside of our door. The bay really does look like a fjord (though technically it’s a drowned river canyon) like those in Alaska or (I assume) Norway. It’s very picturesque. Our small breakfast arrived by 7:00. After coffee and a muffin, we prepared to go ashore. […]
Posted in Albania, Greece, Nieuw Amsterdam on Jul 10th, 2010
The Albanian Adventure… Our tour to Albania began at 8:00am aboard the Nieuw Amsterdam. We collected our passports, left the ship (Corfu! Another “country” per TCC guidelines.) and went as a group to Greek passport control for our departure to Albania. The immigration department was completely overwhelmed and remarkably understaffed. It was a scene of […]
Posted in Greece, Nieuw Amsterdam, San Marino, Slovenia on Jul 8th, 2010
We awoke to cloudless skies in the Ionian Sea while sailing into Greece. Yesterday, HAL’s tour guide, Tom, described Katakolon as “the Skagway of Greece.” We can see why. It’s a tiny little town with a single main street, creatively named, well, “Main Street.” also like Skagway, it’s nearly sole purpose seems to be serving […]
Posted in Nieuw Amsterdam on Jul 8th, 2010
We awoke (me early, Libby later) to cloudless skies and a sunny day. I spent some time (literally) listening to them rearrange the deck chairs (our cabin is right below the Lido Pool area.) And, then I was off to my 8am haircut appointment. Our breakfast was delivered to our cabin around 8:45am. As usual, […]