Category Archives: Europe

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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Dubrovnik, Croatia

Posted on April 25, 2024 by kcbernick

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 Often referred to as the “Pearl of the Adriatic,” the City of Dubrovnik was founded around 614 AD, by Roman refugees fleeing the nearby colony of Epidaurum, which was destroyed by invaders from Eurasia. At that … Continue reading →

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Koper to Ljubljana, Slovenia

Posted on April 23, 2024 by kcbernick

Sunday, April 21 We cruised overnight from Chioggia to our first stop on the Adriatic Sea – Koper. Koper sits on the northern section of Slovenia’s rather short shore line – only 29 miles long. This sheltered port city is … Continue reading →

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Chioggia, Italy

Posted on April 22, 2024 by kcbernick

Saturday, April 20 We left this morning, headed to Venice to board our cruise ship. On the way, we stopped at the Villa Giusti outside of Verona. This villa served as a temporary home to King Victor Emmanuel III during … Continue reading →

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Verona, Italy

Posted on April 20, 2024 by kcbernick

Friday, April 19, 2024 We left the Lake Como area this morning to travel to Verona, a Roman town dating to the 4th and 3rd centuries BCE. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to two of William Shakespeare’s plays: … Continue reading →

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Lake Como, Italy

Posted on April 19, 2024 by kcbernick

Wednesday, April 17, 2024 We left Minneapolis late yesterday, and arrived in Milan around noon today. From there, an hour long bus ride took us to Malgrate, on Lake Como, where we will stay for two nights, as part of … Continue reading →

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Irish Heritage, Irish Lands

Posted on August 30, 2022 by kcbernick

Wednesday, August 10, 2022 This was a long day, with many sites to visit. Our first stop was for a photo op at Inch Beach. Inch Strand is a 3-mile sand split that juts into the sea, a favorite recreational … Continue reading →

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The Burren and Cliffs of Moher

Posted on August 29, 2022 by kcbernick

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 After an excellent breakfast at the B&B, we boarded the bus for another day of beauty. Our first stop was at Dunguaire Castle in Kinvarra, south of Galway city. The castle was built on Galway Bay, … Continue reading →

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The Wild Atlantic Way

Posted on August 28, 2022 by kcbernick

Monday, August 8, 2022 Some of the best scenery in Ireland is along the southwest coast, known as The Wild Atlantic Way. Renting a car and driving from Dublin proved to be very expensive, so we looked around for a … Continue reading →

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Camogie at Croke Park

Posted on August 27, 2022 by kcbernick

Sunday evening, August 7, 2022 Now it was time to have some fun. Croke Park is home to the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Ireland’s largest sporting organization. Croke Park Stadium, with a capacity of 82,300, is the 3rd largest capacity … Continue reading →

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