Willemstad is a Dutch city transported to the Caribbean on the island of Curacao. It has a rainbow color palette of buildings along its bay and lots of history to explore. The cruise ship was docked here from the morning until the evening so we had plenty of time to check out the island. Checking Out the Shops We headed off the cruise ship onto…
A land of pink flamingos, mountains of bright white salt and aquarium clear water, was Bonaire to us.
Andrew was excited and curious about his dentist appointment that was required for kindergarten in the fall.
Grand Turk is known for diving with a 7,000-foot drop-off within yards of the shoreline and snorkeling among the coral. For us, we will explore this tiny island on a tram stopping in Cockburn Town and feeding the wild donkeys.
Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s private oasis, was our first port. It is filled with a variety of island activities including stingray encounters, glass-bottom boat viewing, snorkeling or just hanging out on the beach and swimming in the pristine Caribbean Sea. The best part today we hope will be viewing the stingrays! We had gone here previously on another Holland America Cruise and participated in…
Sealife is on full display with over 13,000 aquatic animals including 60 sharks and stingrays at the new St. Louis Aquarium. It is a 120,000 square foot facility in the St. Louis’ Union Station, where once the mall was located. The main attraction is a 250,000-gallon shark tank that includes oceanic aquatic life. The Experience First, you wait in your timed line to go into…
On a cold rainy Sunday I took Andrew to an art program they do at the Edwardsville Art Center and we created a feline masterpiece.
Snow began following at times with huge fluffy flakes and covering everything in white. I spent the morning shoveling snow from the back door through the long cement driveway and then up the stairs to the front walkway. Someday Andrew will be big enough to do this. Andrew watched some of the kids’ shows and then asked about going outside. The snow had stopped for…
I read a lot of adventurous travelers’ travelogues and inspiring and intriguing memoirs each year. Here is my top ten list of the best that I read in 2019.
Hear carolers, see amazing window displays like the old department store days, have s’mores and free drinks during the Central West End’s annual Window Walk in St. Louis.
