Cairo! City of 1,000 minarets and 10 million people (over 20 million in the region), more than NYC. Largest city on the African continent, capital of Egypt, and our next destination of travel. Finally! Our AirFrance flight through Paris landed around midnight, having evaded the snowstorm that paralyzed most of the US the day previous… Continue reading “Yes, Wonderful Things” at the GEM. E1
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60! year young retiree after a 36 year career in science, married to Dr Greg (PhD Dr, but Dr nevertheless). Geri and Greg moved to the wilds of the Adirondacks to start their new life.
TKR or, Yikes, Am I Old?
Imagine having painful knee arthritis so bad, or bone spurs limiting your range of motion, and you’re living in the 1800s. That’s a lot of limping. And think of now. Many procedures we take for granted such as knee replacement, or cataract surgery, treatments for GERD or gout, are now commonplace. Sit at a dinner… Continue reading TKR or, Yikes, Am I Old?
Bahama Babies and Pura Vida in Costa Rica
We enjoyed a family holiday in the Bahamas, a gift to ourselves from which our family benefitted. Christina, Dan, Anna, and the twins spent Christmas with us in a house we rented on the north shore of Grand Bahama, west of Nassau. Travelling with 2 toddlers was not as traumatic as you might think, for either… Continue reading Bahama Babies and Pura Vida in Costa Rica
Tour de France, Apotheose
We’ve visited many chateaux and churches throughout this trip. Our fascination stems from the architecture, engineering, craftsmanship, decoration, size, and history of each of these places, not to mention the sheer amount of work that has gone into building and rebuilding them. Especially in southern France, which suffered from the 100 Years War with England,… Continue reading Tour de France, Apotheose
Tour de France Troiseme Partie
Jeanette and Allen left Paris for home after 10 days of travel so we were on our own. Rain had started as we cabbed to the nearby Gare Montparnasse train station. Our next stop: Bordeaux! (Read parts 1 and 2 here: https://retirementadventureblog.com/2025/09/22/tour-de-france/ and https://retirementadventureblog.com/2025/09/24/tour-de-france-parte-deux/ With the TGV travelling at speeds over 300kph (196 mph!) we… Continue reading Tour de France Troiseme Partie
Tour de France, Parte Deux.
Another day in France, another highlight: Mont Saint Michel! About 1.5 hours from our hotel in Bayeux, the drive took us on tiny local roads past sunflower fields and more windmills and many cows sprinkled between white stone houses and fortified farms, and yes, more windmills. Eventually we saw Mt St Michel across the field: … Continue reading Tour de France, Parte Deux.
Tour de France
Julius Caesar wrote “Gallia est omnia divisa partes tres” in the 1st century BC. Remember your high school Latin? That’s all I recall despite 3 years of Sister Clarice’s efforts. I then had one year of self study French in senior year. I don’t remember any of that either. Seems Dan and I share a… Continue reading Tour de France
How Ya Goin’?
Christina’s appearance on this trip had purpose: she was travelling to Australia to attend her friend’s wedding, as were we. Christina and Emma were friends since before high school and we are friends with Emma’s parents. Thus a trip to the Antipodes, mostly New Zealand, and then to Australia where we headed next. https://retirementadventureblog.com/2025/03/01/kia-oro-new-zealands-north-island/ Upon… Continue reading How Ya Goin’?
New Zealand: Finale (aka Part 3)
There is a reason for keeping on top of writing while travelling: the days go almost as fast as my memory disappears! The last few days of our South Island NZ tour wrapped up with more amazing scenery and laughs from our tour mates and guides (who are now our mates). I’ll try to remember… Continue reading New Zealand: Finale (aka Part 3)
New Zealand: the South Island, Part 2
It’s been a week since we arrived on NZ’s South Island and I love it! Previous week’s adventures written here: https://retirementadventureblog.com/2025/03/07/new-zealand-the-south-island-in-two-or-three-parts/ We’ve been blessed with outstanding weather and a wonderful group on tour. The food is good and abundant and laughs abound on the hikes and on the van. This day, Saturday, started cloudy with sprinkles. … Continue reading New Zealand: the South Island, Part 2
My new reality 