Author Archives: kcbernick

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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

St. Lawrence Seaway with Gloria Gaynor

Posted on October 29, 2024 by kcbernick

Monday, October 28, 2024 Sea Day The St. Lawrence River, also known as Highway H20 in Canada, originates from Lake Ontario and flows about 750 miles to the Atlantic Ocean. Attempts to deepen and extend the river began as early … Continue reading →

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Montmorency Falls and Ile d’Orléans

Posted on October 28, 2024 by kcbernick

Sunday, October 27, 2024 We had signed up for a tour to Montmorency Falls and Ile d’Orléans (Island of Orleans), but learned yesterday that it had been cancelled since too few people had signed up for it. We were disappointed, … Continue reading →

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Crystal Serenity

Posted on October 27, 2024 by kcbernick

Saturday, October 26 It’s been several years since we cruised on a Crystal ship. We had come to appreciate the cruise line for its comfort and outstanding service, so were very disappointed when they declared bankruptcy during the height of … Continue reading →

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Quebec City, Quebec

Posted on October 26, 2024 by kcbernick

Friday, October 25, 2024 We flew into Quebec City today, leaving home at 4am, with a layover in Toronto (where it was raining) and arriving here just before 5pm. Québec City was founded on July 3, 1608 by the French … Continue reading →

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Athens, Greece

Posted on May 5, 2024 by kcbernick

Friday, May 3, 2024 Our Celestyal Cruise ended today, and our flight home is tomorrow, so we took a private tour to the Acropolis. Today is Good Friday in Athens, a holy day for many residents, so the downtown and … Continue reading →

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Heraklion, Crete and back to Santorini!

Posted on May 4, 2024 by kcbernick

Thursday, May 2, 2024 Heraklion (Iraklio in Greek) is the largest city and principal port of Crete, and sits just northwest of the ancient Minoan capital of Knossos. The town’s name has changed a few times over the years: Heracleum … Continue reading →

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Rhodes, Greece

Posted on May 3, 2024 by kcbernick

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 Rhodes was home to one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – the Colossus of Rhodes. Constructed in 280 BC, after Rhodes successfully fought off an attack by Macedonia, it was said to be … Continue reading →

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Kuşadası, Turkey and Patmos, Greece

Posted on May 2, 2024 by kcbernick

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 When we last visited Kusadasi, we spent the day exploring the ruins in Ephesus, so this time, we decided to stay close to the ship. A popular resort community, people have lived in this area for … Continue reading →

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Mykonos

Posted on May 1, 2024 by kcbernick

Monday, April 29, 2024 Today, we came to the end of our Viking Voyage, and transferred to Celestyal Cruises to continue our adventure. As long as we had traveled so far, it seemed imperative to explore as much as we … Continue reading →

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Corinth, Greece

Posted on April 30, 2024 by kcbernick

Sunday, April 28, 2024 We first drove to the Corinth Canal. The Isthmus of Corinth separated the Saronic Gulf (in the Aegean Sea) from the Gulf of Corinth. In ancient times, ships were dragged over the isthmus from one side … Continue reading →

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