Friday, May 16, 2014 Dover, UK
We took the complementary ship van past the port construction. From there we strolled through the city of Dover along the Marine Parade to the entrance of the White Cliffs. That took about ¾ hr. so I guess it was around three miles. From the Visitor center to the lighthouse is two miles. This took…
2014 Updates
Monday, May 5, 2014. My sister arrived as scheduled at 6:30 am to take us to the Cruise Connection stop. The bus never arrived. I spoke with someone who was awaiting transportation from another company. When the shuttle arrived, Dennis and I were lucky. The driver said he had room for two more and we…
Danish cuisine
I love exploring new countries, learning about their traditions, cuisine, and habits. In Copenhagen, I will be able to sample the customary fare as well as gourmet dishes based on local produce.The Danes eat three meals a day: a cold breakfast with coffee, a cold lunch, and a hot dinner typically consisting of meat (usually…
Change your attitude to drive success
This is the first post in a three-part series “The ABCs of A Successful Author: Attitude, Business Approach, and Courage.” When I was young, I held a special reverence for writers. Their words were important and being published was a sign of success. That mystique is now gone. With the boom in indie publishing, there…
Money matters in Denmark
We’ll arrive in Copenhagen on May 19. As part of my preparations for the trip, I checked out the currency in Denmark (they do not use the Euro). The Krone (kr) (or Crown) is worth about $0.18. According to my research, if staying at moderate hotels and eating in inexpensive restaurants, we can expect to…
What you need to do to prep for a long adventure
Preparing for a long adventure involves more than packing your bags. You need to make travel plans, prepare your home, and select your take-alongs with care. Packing light is always a good idea, especially when backpacking. Prepare for travel Develop the itinerary. Unless you are having a free-style adventure, you need to pay attention to…