tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58679182767011058632024-03-13T08:17:15.774-07:00Everyday is a HolledayzHolledayzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09431739514869722614noreply@blogger.comBlogger433125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867918276701105863.post-89226408519707631962015-08-19T17:43:00.000-07:002015-08-19T17:43:23.369-07:00On Board our Viking River CruiseStarting with upgraded (you know I love that word!) room assignments<br />
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we soon realized that this trip was going to be first class with attention to every detail! </div>
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The best way to travel with 3 other couples .... no decisions, everything planned with perfection!</div>
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Chef Pedro and Program Director Carmen welcomed us with a special dinner and a sunset scenic harbor cruise along the Douro River. </div>
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The guys got up early to experience going through the first lock.</div>
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only the first of many locks and low bridges during our week along the Douro River .......</div>
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The scenes along the river were spectacular,</div>
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with precision rows of port grape vineyards stacked up every hillside,</div>
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with our attentive waiter, Emanuel. </div>
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He was a sweet boy but missed his Mama! </div>
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This was a sample of the sunset view from our dinner table.....</div>
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After our evening cocktail and a serenade by the piano player we would retire,</div>
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Every morning, Carmen's voice would announce.....</div>
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Holledayzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09431739514869722614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867918276701105863.post-58607284371526707332015-08-09T07:42:00.001-07:002015-08-09T07:42:49.949-07:00Melhor De Lisboa!The best of Lisbon!<br />
We checked into the Hotel Trivoli Lisbon, perfectly located within walking distance of the 'old city' and were quickly greeted by the program director of Viking cruise. The shaded pool and a glass of something cool called to us while we waited for "the rest of the gang" coming from London ....<br />
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Our morning guided Viking tour of Lisbon took us along the river front, </div>
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Belem Tower was a welcome landmark for sailors returning home.</div>
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The nuns apparently used egg whites to starch </div>
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their clothes so came up with this creamy treat with flaky pastry </div>
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Dinner that night introduced us to Portuguese cuisine and </div>
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Our bus transfer to Porto, where we will board the ship, began early the next morning...</div>
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On the way we visited the University grounds of Coimbra University..... </div>
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and we visited an incredible library where real bats </div>
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In Spain, dinner is commonly served late, between 9 - 11. So after a siesta, many locals will stop by one of the small tapas establishments and have a drink and an appetizer. <br />
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We met our guide near the Plaza Mayor, by day he works for the British Embassy! </div>
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Celebrities are coming up with colorful names like Cooper Blue and Kingsley Rainbow,<br />
Kim and Kanye choose North West .... Why?<br />
The Royals have chosen family names ..... George and Charlotte.<br />
Some baby names are inspired by fashion .... Yves, Coco, and yes, even Target!<br />
TV Shows and Disney movies have always had an influence on baby names .... Belle, Elsa, Donald, Mickey. How about music ..... Adele and Bruno, or Blake and Miranda?<br />
I was Holly Hall in the days of Holly Hobby .... remember her?<br />
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Miles Long, Bea Long, or after my brother ....<br />
Skip A. Long<br />
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Our daughter, Christy, at 7 months pregnant, was in and out of the hospital with scares of pre-term labor, contractions, and then weekly doctor visits and ultrasounds. On 5/16/15 (love the date!) the nurses moved her from hospital bed rest, downstairs to labor and delivery "just to monitor her contraction" and in a few hours we had two, 6 weeks early, strong, breathing on their own, healthy twins! A boy and a girl!<br />
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I feel a special connection to these two already with the many hours of ultrasound ooh-ing and awh-ing!<br />
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........Home to the "future stars of stage and screen"?<br />
You go to <b>Ellen's Stardust Diner</b> on 51st and Broadway where the waitstaff sings to you while they pour your coffee!<br />
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<br />Holledayzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09431739514869722614noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867918276701105863.post-15305282760031871542015-03-15T09:26:00.001-07:002015-03-15T09:26:36.840-07:00New York City - a place for friends to meet! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When the stars align, New York City is the perfect place for friends to meet and play. Can I tell you how much I love having girlfriends who like to organize a trip!?!<br />
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Honeymoon in Vegas featuring Tony Danza<br />
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The Boston Boat Show.....<br />
It's inside, it's warm, everything is clean, people are nice.....<br />
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THEIR BEARDS OF ICICLES AND SNOW"....... <br />
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Do we have a choice? This is February up North!<br />
Over the past 2 weeks we have had storm upon storm, blasting the south shore with snow, wind and coastal flooding. These New Englanders are tough - they have survival attitudes and they just keep digging out! <br />
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Holledayzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09431739514869722614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867918276701105863.post-32196050336096384262014-12-24T13:23:00.000-08:002014-12-24T13:23:13.796-08:00We wish you..... ....... a Merry Christmas! JOY PEACE HOPE LOVE<br />
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<br />Holledayzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09431739514869722614noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5867918276701105863.post-57897223160239427722014-12-21T10:48:00.000-08:002014-12-21T10:48:57.787-08:00Do you like Egg Nog? and Frozen?I am not talking about the time consuming homemade Egg Nog<br />
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