Iceland 2015 - Day 3
Monday has arrived and we head out for another full day of sightseeing. Today we headed out across the Reykjanes Peninsula.It was a bit cooler and rainy than our previous days but it did not dampen...
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Later in the morning we drove out to the most remote part of the area (past a fishing village of Grindavik)Our route brought us to the very end of the peninsula. Reminiscent of parts of Hawaii or even...
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Our final day in Iceland has arrived.Everyone enjoyed free time in Rekjavik yesterday after relaxing at the Blue Lagoon and then had dinner on their own.We had an entire morning to do last minute...
View ArticleHolland & Belgium River Cruise 2016
Soon our travelers will embark on the first river cruise for the Stonehill Alumni Travel Program. Seventeen Stonehill travelers will join other passengers aboard the Avalon Expression for a week-long...
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We have all arrived in Amsterdam!!!!Actually, six of us have been here for a few days - and they have seen quite a bit of the city. The rest of us are going to rely on them to point us in the right...
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Another wonderful day in Amsterdam!We started with a full breakfast on the ship - which, by the way, is terrific! Everyone indicates that their rooms are spacious, staff is friendly, food is good and...
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Today can be summed up in one word - FLOWERS!!!!!We visited the magnificent Kuekenhof Gardens outside of Rotterdam. And we have photos to prove it...
View ArticleHolland & Belgium - Day 4
We have encountered some rain on our trip this morning.... a gloomy and a bit chilly arrival at Kinderdijk. But still a great visit! We had a local volunteer guide who talked about the windmills,...
View ArticleHolland & Belgium - Day 5
Good morning from Veere!Last evening we enjoyed our cocktail reception on board and then sampled 5 beers (with mixed reviews) during the beer tasting on board the ship. We sailed overnight and are now...
View ArticleHolland & Belgium - Day 6
We have crossed over from the Netherlands (not Holland) into Belgium and had another great day!Very busy with breakfast early and an 8:30 bus ride into Ghent for a walking tour. What a wonderful city!...
View ArticleHolland & Belgium - Day 7
Our final day before returning home.....The ship docked in Antwerp and we started the day with a walking tour of the city. Many of us went into the Cathedral of Our Lady, which is beautiful and known...
View ArticleItaly 2016 - Day 1
We have arrived! All 44 of us made it to the airport in Rome via overnight flight and we met up with our tour director Anna and our driver for the day, Pepe.On route to Sorrento we visited Caserta...
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What an amazing day!!!! After a thunderstorm overnight, we enjoyed 75 degree weather and sun (before an afternoon shower).This morning we enjoyed a breakfast at the hotel and then headed out for a...
View ArticleItaly 2016 - Day 3
Holy smokes - we are lucking out in the weather dept!!!! Picture perfect day!!The Island of Capriis a beautiful and popular resort destination on the south side of the Gulf of Naples. The city of...
View ArticleItaly - Day 4
The weather caught up to us - a little rain did not slow us down though..... Our tour director Anna and local guide Bernadette are being kept busy! After breakfast we boarded the coach and headed to...
View ArticleItaly 2016 - Day 5
Another amazing day!!!Today we travelled to Paestum for a guided tour of this former Greek colony, whose treasures are world renowned. The Temple of Poseidon was certainly a highlight! It is one of...
View ArticleItaly 2026 - Day 6
Today we visited the excavations of the lost city of Pompeii, which was buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 79AD (after being founded in 6BC or 7BC). Its population was estimated at 11,000...
View ArticleItaly 2016 - Day 7
How could a week have gone by so quickly?!Today we checked out of our hotel in Sorrento, boarded the bus and headed to Rome. Along the way we stopped at the incredible Herculaneum, which was also...
View ArticleItaly 2016 - Day 8
Some of us began our day walking with Fr. Gribble to see the Basilica Santa Maria Maggiore. It as spectacular. Plus, there was a Mass in a side chapel and a choir offering hymns in a second - a...
View ArticleItaly 2016 - Day 9
How much is there to see in Rome? A TON!!! (And we took a shot at seeing most of it!). The incredible Colosseum tour, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Trevi Fountain, the Piazza...
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