We enjoyed our first Alaska cruise so much we decided to take a second, again out of Vancouver.  On this cruise Maureen and I were joined by her sister Gloria and our oldest son David. The Port Vancouver was again our home port for the cruise for a number of reasons, the main two being,…

     One of the most visited homes in the United States is located in Memphis. Tennessee – Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley.  It rivals the White House and Hearst Castle in terms of annual visitors. It was opened to the public in 1982 and declared a National Historical Landmark in 2006. Graceland averages…

Rome is a city I’ve always wanted to visit and I finally got the chance to go there!  I loved it, I absolutely loved it.  I heard stories that it was very crowded, the streets were dirty, the piazzas were smelly,  it was very touristy, and hard to get around. I think this happens in…

  Vancouver, Canada is a place I’ve heard so much about and therefore I put it on my list as a place to visit.    It’s a beautiful city, surrounded by majestic mountains, blue waterways and colorful neighborhoods.  Our visit exceeded my expectations.   We went to Vancouver a few days prior to our Alaskan cruise….