Author Archives: kcbernick

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About kcbernick

I love to travel.

Pancakes and Waterfalls

Posted on January 13, 2016 by kcbernick

Monday, January 11 We started out early this morning, headed to Hilo. After about 30 minutes, we turned back when we realized we probably didn’t have enough fuel to make it all the way. When driving across the island, there … Continue reading →

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Relaxing

Posted on January 11, 2016 by kcbernick

Saturday, January 9 We stayed close to the condo today, venturing out only to pick up some groceries and do a little shopping. Sally made a delicious chicken dinner and we retired early. Sunday, January 10 The Vikings played Seattle … Continue reading →

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Hot Time at Kilauea

Posted on January 10, 2016 by kcbernick

Friday, January 8 We drove around the south end of the island to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, to see Kilauea, whose most recent eruption cycle has been going for a little over 30 years. During this time, over 200 structures have … Continue reading →

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The Big Island of Paradise

Posted on January 10, 2016 by kcbernick

Wednesday, January 6 We flew to the Big Island of Hawaii today with friends, Sally and Jeff. Mark and I have been here before, but our friends are first timers. We’ll spend a week here and then a week in … Continue reading →

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Peace for Paris

Posted on November 16, 2015 by kcbernick

We have been home less than a month, and our memories of Paris are still vivid. It is a beautiful city, and its people were so warm and friendly to us. We deplore the acts of hatred that occurred here. … Continue reading →

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Ooh la Louvre!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by kcbernick

Monday, October 19 Up early today to do a walking tour of Île de la Cité and Île Saint-Louis. We had a beautiful sunrise, and pleasant temperatures. These two natural islands in the Seine were among the first areas settled … Continue reading →

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City of Lights

Posted on October 20, 2015 by kcbernick

Sunday, October 18 We arrived last night at Conflans-Sainte-Honorine, not far from Paris. There are several cruise boats on the Seine, and we were triple parked at the dock. To get to land, we have to traverse the other two boats, … Continue reading →

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Market Day in Rouen

Posted on October 18, 2015 by kcbernick

Saturday, October 17 We woke up in Rouen this morning, and since we had not signed up for any tours today, we headed out on our own. Lots of churches here, and, of course, a Cathedrale Notre Dame. The Church of Saint-Maclou … Continue reading →

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Normandy Beaches

Posted on October 18, 2015 by kcbernick

Friday, October 16 We were up very early this morning, as we had a two hour drive to the beaches of Normandy. We went first to Arromanches, home of one of the D-Day landing beaches. In the days following the … Continue reading →

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Cold River

Posted on October 17, 2015 by kcbernick

Thursday, October 15 We arrived at Caudebec-en-Caux sometime during the night. Caudebec is the Gallicization of Kaldr bekkr, Norwegian for cold river. However, the air was even colder, with steam rising from the river. Temperatures have been in the low … Continue reading →

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