Italy
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Note 118 – Italy with Dr. Todd Still – Itinerary
In the fall of 2022, we went on a Baylor Alumni sponsored trip called In the Footsteps of Paul to Greece and Turkey. Several of our friends on that trip encouraged us to travel with Dr. Todd Still, the dean of Baylor’s Truett Seminary, on one of his trips to the Holy Land. We had…
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Note 115 – Day Tripping to the Venice Airport from Trieste
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 13 of 13 Weather Report Light rain with a high in the mid-60s Fahrenheit, upper teens Celsius. Today’s Plan We have booked a tour/transfer from the ship to the Venice airport with Daytrip. Our flight doesn’t leave until nearly 7pm for Istanbul where Dave and I will stay overnight…
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Note 114 – Trieste – A Day Trip to Historic Ljubljana
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 12 of 13 Weather Report The forecast was for partly cloudy, high of 66F/19C. We had a beautiful day – more sunny than cloudy. Today’s Plan We are taking the Viking optional excursion to Slovenia’s capital city, Ljubljana (pronounced loo·blee·aa·nuh). Having the opportunity to visit a country not previously on…
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Note 108 – Sea Day Lectures and a Progressive Dinner
Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 8 of 13 Weather Report It was overcast and rainy for part of the day with a high expected around 70F/21C. Today’s Plan As it is a sea day, we will play this one by ear! Nothing specific was planned ahead of time. Viking Daily Sunrise in the Strait…
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Note 106 – Naples – Buried History
Yes, I’m finally posting this 2 months after the fact… Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 7 of 13 Weather Report Partly Cloudy, Low to mid-70s Today’s Plan Dave and I are taking the Viking optional tour, Ancient Herculaneum, in the morning. Keith and Paula are going on the Viking optional tour, Naples, Above & Below:…
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Note 105 – Before the Romans
I’m back! It’s been a long delay in posting the second half of our trip. I’ll try to finish up soon! Viking Ocean’s Mediterranean Odyssey Day 6 of 13 Weather Report The weather seems to be on repeat – 72 degrees Fahrenheit and sunny. We will take it for as long as we can! Today’s…
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