Under cloudy skies and imminent rain we docked midday in Halifax. But the port was right downtown with easy access and I had planned to do an audio walking tour of the boardwalk with an app I discovered called Tripvia Tours, a smartphone audio tour app for walking and driving. Once their free app is…
Continue reading →That’s right. Mainers speak their own language and are proudly and fundamentally rooted in their communities and their culture. Though English is the language here “er” and “ar” is pronounced “ah”…r’s don’t get a lot of respect in Maine. Originally known as Eden, the town’s name was changed to Bar Harbor in 1918. Nowadays a…
Continue reading →The cradle of the American Revolution, Boston is full of history, charm, and cosmopolitan sophistication all wrapped up in this approachable, walkable, compact metropolitan city. One of the oldest cities in the United States, and its largest that is manmade, you’ll find cobblestones, monuments to freedom, diverse neighborhoods including a vibrant Chinatown and historic North…
Continue reading →Ready or not, my world is about to start turning again after two-and-a half + years, as I land in New York City to begin a 46-day cruise adventure. Planning this journey for over a year has been almost make believe, yet here I am. Astonishingly, my flights, luggage, and hotel transports all occur flawlessly,…
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