I'm so excited I'm finally getting a Kindle. A friend got one as a gift, downloaded a book and never looked at the thing again. During casual confersation she discovered I wanted one - I'm giving her $40 for it. Can't beat that with a stick!
In other news, the 2012 trip is still sold out. This just seems really strange to me but I guess it is what it is. Even though Kathryn doesn't want to read Murder on the Orient Express while we are actually ON the Orient Express I do and now I have my Kindle to take with me!
In addition to checking the Santorini webcam several times a week I'm now checking Fiji, another destination on my list. It's great, late afternoon here things are just starting to stir on the beach in Fiji. More on Fiji later.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Sold Out - Seriously?
I thought the sold out indicator on the 2012 journey would "go away" once the 2011 trip had departed. Well apparently I thought wrong! The 2012 trip is sold out and they already have the dates posted for the 2013 trip. What the heck is going on with that! I can't believe it's actually sold out this early. Maybe it's gaining in popularity for some reason. Oh well - we can always plan on 2013 if necessary. I've been very neglectful in posting but I really need to change that but I don't want to just ramble. Wait until I tell Kathryn 2012 is sold out. She's not going to believe it!
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
View to the water from my faux house
If the faux vacation happens then the house on one of the Chain of Lakes in Wisconsin will also be happening. This is the view from the porch looking out on Cranberry Lake.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Poirot-tini
Venice Simplon posted this on their facebook page. Something to perhaps get in the mood for the train?
All Aboard the Orient!
Seeking a little intrigue and glamour on these warm summer nights? How about sitting back to enjoy the Venice Simplon-Orient Express’ signature cocktail, the Poirot-tini? Inspired by Agatha Christie’s famous character Hercule Poirot, this sinfully delicious cocktail was created while David Suchet, the actor who portrays the suave detective, was aboard the train in 2009. Whether or not you are on your own glam excursion this summer, the creative combination of cognac, Cointreau, and champagne might just transport your taste buds into another era. Remember, as always, to drink responsibly.
Venice Simplon-Orient-Express Poirot-tini
Recipe:
1/2 oz Cognac
1/4 oz Cointreau
3 drop Boker’s bitter or (Fernet, Angostura)
Top with Champagne
Shake Cognac, Cointreau and Bitter. Pour in to a Martini glass and top with Champagne. Garnish with a Maraschino cherry and a twist of lemon
Monday, July 25, 2011
Santorini
Another "faux vacation" perhaps? This destiantion may be more likely than the Oreint Express - you just never know. While watching a "young adult" movie I became fasinated with Santorini. What a view. In the meantime I checked on the Orient Express and the web site is still saying it's sold out for next year. Well we KNOW that's not true! Perhaps after this year's train begins the journey they will start taking reservations for 2012. I think that's the way it worked last year.
Childhood vacations
In the 50's we vacationed at Winterburns in Three Lakes, Wisconsin. This is a view from the hill looking down at the lake. Between the ages of around 3 to 5 (I think) I would run down the hill and hit the dock full speed and jump in the lake. Unfortunatley I didn't know how to swim yet so my sister and my brothers had to fish me out of the lake many times! Well I'm having no luck at all getting the picture posted so perhaps I can add it later! Just figured it out! Hope the rental agency I got the pic from doesn't mind.
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