Tag Archives: Travel

Attractions in South Texas

Posted on October 11, 2025 by kcbernick

October, 2025 The stretch of US Route 90 between Langtry and Van Horn has some quirky attractions, some of which pop up so suddenly that you can easily miss them. The tiny community of Langtry, with a population of fewer … Continue reading →

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Big Bend National Park

Posted on October 10, 2025 by kcbernick

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 Covering over 1200 square miles in area, Big Bend National Park is home to almost 1300 species of plants, numerous species of animals, birds, reptiles, fish and amphibians, and thousands of insects. On the southern side, … Continue reading →

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Enjoying Our Last Day in Bajan Paradise

Posted on November 23, 2024 by kcbernick

Friday, November 22, 2024 The island of Barbados is less than one million years old. Unlike several of the other islands we have visited on this trip, it is not volcanic, but a result of tectonic action. Barbados is the … Continue reading →

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Exploring Barbados

Posted on November 22, 2024 by kcbernick

Thursday, November 21, 2024 We were picked up this morning by the same driver we had yesterday. Good news, because Dunstan did an amazing job explaining Barbadian history and pointing out the sites. We had a full day, touring the … Continue reading →

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Rums of Barbados

Posted on November 21, 2024 by kcbernick

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 There are at least four rum distilleries on the Island of Barbados. Today, we toured a couple of them – St. Nicholas Abbey on the north end of the island and Mount Gay in Bridgetown. Despite … Continue reading →

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The Crane, Barbados

Posted on November 20, 2024 by kcbernick

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 We have been owners with Hilton Grand Vacations Club for quite a few years. They have several locations throughout the world, and we can often find one when we travel. The Crane Resort is located at … Continue reading →

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Barbados

Posted on November 19, 2024 by kcbernick

Monday, November 18, 2024 Our cruise ended this morning at Bridgetown. We will be staying at The Crane Resort for the next few days. It started raining shortly after we arrived, not enough to keep everyone out of the water. … Continue reading →

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Gustavia, St. Barthelemy

Posted on November 14, 2024 by kcbernick

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 We arrived in port this morning around 8 am, and set anchor in the harbor. The harbor at Gustavia is too small for cruise ships to dock. Some cruise ships dock at nearby St. Martin, then … Continue reading →

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Posted on November 10, 2024 by kcbernick

Saturday, November 9, 2024 We arrived in Fort Lauderdale during the night, at Port Everglades. This is the end of one leg of the cruise, and the beginning of the next. We have visited Fort Lauderdale several times, though not … Continue reading →

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Sailing the Bermuda Triangle – Oh My!!

Posted on November 8, 2024 by kcbernick

Thursday, November 7, 2024 We entered the seas of the Bermuda Triangle early today. Will we ever be heard from again? According to Monday’s speaker, Ed Sobey, we have nothing to worry about. I’m inclined to agree. We are sailing … Continue reading →

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