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15 December, 202515 December, 2025

Old Town & “the Real Mary King’s Close”

Scotland UK/ British Isles

As Lisa told you in our last post, we were recently(-ish) in Edinburgh. This was, in fact, no less than our fourth time in Edinburgh, but we had never before…

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Posted in Scotland, UK/ British Isles
Lisa Mc Sherry
8 December, 202515 December, 2025

Going Ga-Ga over Goldsworthy

Art Scotland UK/ British Isles

As we have said from time to time, one reason we retired and moved to Europe was to be able to take advantage of last minute events and exhibitions.

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Posted in Art, Scotland, UK/ British Isles
Lisa Mc Sherry
1 December, 202530 November, 2025

Family Storybook: Christmas Tree Lighting

Braga Holidays Portugal

There are moments in life that get packaged into “A Tale” rather than just “a story”. You tell it practically the same way each time you share it, and you…

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Posted in Braga, Holidays, Portugal
John
24 November, 202525 November, 2025

Put Me In, Coach: A Trip to Lisbon

Europe Portugal

When we first heard that there was a museum of coaches in Lisbon, we were perplexed. First, it had to be explained (to John at least) that we were talking…

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Posted in Europe, Portugal
Lisa and John
17 November, 202517 November, 2025

Two Tourists: A Trip to Lisbon

Europe Portugal

We have remarked before (probably here, certainly in conversation) that we have been much more thorough in our exploration of the greater European continent than we have been of our…

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Posted in Europe, Portugal
Lisa and John
10 November, 202524 October, 2025

Photo Round Up: Alaska (plus)

America United States

As a finale to our series on Lisa’s trip to Alaska, here is a collection of images from the journey. Enjoy!

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Posted in America, United States
Lisa Mc Sherry
3 November, 20253 November, 2025

Dawn at Dawes Glacier

America United States

Early the next morning (as in 5 am, by dawn’s early light) the ship slowly cruised up the 30-mile long Endicott Arm Fjord paused at the Dawes Glacier, then turned…

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Posted in America, United States
Lisa Mc Sherry
27 October, 202524 October, 2025

Saxman and Salmon in Ketchikan

America United States

A huge draw for me on this journey was a guided tour of Saxon Native Village, one of several “totem capitals of Alaska.”

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Lisa Mc Sherry
20 October, 202524 October, 2025

Stunning Skagway

America United States

We stopped at Skagway, Alaska, also known as the “Gateway to the Klondike,” and one of the most interesting places we visited.

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Lisa Mc Sherry
13 October, 202510 September, 2025

Whale Watching

Canada

As mentioned at the beginning of this series, an old item on my bucket list was to see whales in the wild. And today was — hopefully — the day!

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Posted in Canada
Lisa Mc Sherry

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