If you tried to read the blog last week, you saw a message that I was in Iceland and could not get a decent enough connection to be able to publish. We are back from this wonderful trip and I have included a few pictures. Iceland is a small country but the people are wonderful, there is very little crime, and the scenery is magnificent. I learned that in the summer they may get 2-4 hours of darkness. In the winter they get two to 4 hours of light, and really cherish what little sunlight they get. The Icelanders I met said that they love living there in spite of the hardships.
This is an island outside of Reykjavík. Many nesting birds live in the clefts and crevices of this place.
A small village
A stop along the way:
In other travel news, High temperatures during warm summer months can impact Amtrak operations. Extreme heat can cause rail, bridge, and overhead wires to to expand. Amtrak may enact heat restrictions which require locomotive engineers to operate trains at lower speeds and can result in possible delays.-.Travel and Leisure
Disney parks have been experiencing lackluster attendance but their cruise lines are doing very well and Disney just placed an order for 3 new cruise ships. Disney does have a great cruise ship product.
Have a great week!
Lynn
2025-26 Tours and Sailings
May 3-11, 2025 Paris and Normandy River Cruise. This cruise will begin and end in Paris. Cruise from Paris through Normandy’s countryside, uncovering its many charms: Chateau de La Roche-Guyon, the medieval capital of Rouen, Monet’s beloved home in Giverny and the famed Normandy beaches. Experience a different side of Northern France’s history with a tour of the majestic palace of Versailles, once home to Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Uniworld River Cruise. Deposit now. A few spots remain. Uniworld
May 30-June 7, 2025 Columbia & Snake Rivers Board your river cruise ship in Portland, Oregon and cruise to Clarkston, Idaho on a 9 day, 8night journey. On your journey you will visit Ft. Clapstop, Mt St. Helens, Cross the “Bridge of the Gods and admire Nulnomah Falls. You’ll end your cruise in Clarkston, to Fly home from Lewiston Idaho.- American Cruise Lines
September 5-16, 2025 America’s National Parks. This is a repeat of one we’ve done before but it is one of my favorites. We will tour the Salt Lake City, the Tetons, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, Bryce and Zion Canyons, and Mt. Rushmore among other places. Ready for deposit now. Email me for a brochure. Collette
September26-October 8, 2025.Peaks of Europe: The Alps to The Dolomites featuring France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein. Postcard-perfect vistas and storybook villages. Rolling hills and the crisp scent of fresh mountain air. There is nothing in this world quite like the Alps. You’re on your way to explore Europe’s iconic peaks and valleys on an invigorating journey through France, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Austria and Italy. , 2025. We d0 not have a definite date yet but have asked for the second or third week of September. This trip will be limited to 24 participants. Please call for availability.
The following trips are not quite ready for deposit but if you are interested in either of these, just shoot me an email and I’ll put you on the interest list. No obligation but I’ll be able to let you know asap when it is time for deposits.
Coming: April , 2026 Tulips and Windmills River Cruise Not ready for deposits but call to be put on the interest list.
Coming September, 2026. Sicily and Southern Italy. Not ready for deposits but call to be put on the interest list.
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