Synagogue de Bordeaux

This Romanesque, Byzantine synagogue was built in the 19th century. It has beautiful stain glass windows and unfortunately it was closed today. But Reid and I found it. During WWII it was desecrated and used as a prison for Jews of the area as they awaited transfer to concentration camps. You can see in French […]

April 22 Bordeaux, France

Buckle up my friends, back to back ports which means tons of pictures and sharing of interesting stuff. What is so important about this region? WINE WINE WINE!!! Wine trade actually began with England in the 14th century. Bordeaux is the French region of Aquitaine stretching south along the west coast. The city is by […]

April 21 At Sea

Easter Sunday and we are cruising the day away. Tomorrow we arrive in Bordeaux, France. So today is for reading, participating in ship activities and of course eating. I usually play BINGO but the pot is low, just the beginning of cruise. I shall wait till the money builds and then I can get pissed […]

Reposting pics of Guernsey

These go with previous post. City narrow hilly streets fanning out from port,

April 20 Guernsey, UK

One of the Channel Islands, very close to tip of Northern France. We actually came here last year when we did a British Isles cruise. Picture perfect tiny island know for the following: a tax haven for the Brits looking to pay no taxes. They mist commit to living here for 3 years. Then their […]

Mille-Feuille

One of my most favorite desert. Delicate layers of crisp pastry with vanilla custard. I am not the biggest desert girl, I like a crunch but this one is irresistible. Promise I ate just a 1/4 too rich after a big meal but had to try it. OMG must avoid this!!!

About Our First Dinner on Ship

Jacques French restaurant, just as I remember from last cruise. Fabulous escargot nice and garlicky, Reid’s bouillabaisse was absolutely delicious. Nice French wine and we got to roll to our room. Can’t do this everyday.

First Lunch

And so it begins, 30+ days of an eating orgy. I am on a mission, limiting the real fattening food, eliminate the fries. Rare Ahi Tuna on a small salad. A very good choice, now I have to stick to my plan. With an ice cream station, milkshakes just ridiculous. I am good…. coming back […]

April 19 Starting the Cruise

Just boarded the ship, waiting for out room. Absolutely beautiful weather, sunny, warm opposite of what I expected. Hopefully this is the beginning of 4 weeks of moderate, no rain easy/breezy touring weather.

Last Night in Brighton

Stopped into a bar with a crazy name. Saw the play American Idiot, regional theatre. Cast amazing, never disappointed seeing a show in England. Leaving early tomorrow morning for train to ship. Brighton a huge surprise, hip city with much to see and do. And its by the ocean, lovely setting. Perfect way to begin […]