Saturday, March 25, 2017

Here We Go Again !


On Regent Seven Seas' Navigator
April 3rd - May 13th, 2017
  

Here's why!

From Jacksonville to Gainesville to Idar-Oberstein, Germany to Denver and back to Florida and the Tampa Bay area, my 70 years on planet Earth have been a whirlwind of challenges, support, love and joy.  I have enjoyed this whirlwind with family and many, many wonderful friends, but certainly none more important to me than my bride of 50 years.

50 YEARS  ...  CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?  ...  I CAN’T!
So it's time to celebrate.

During this time Pat and I have seen our two boys, Zach and Charlie, grow into terrific, caring men and fathers, find their own wonderful life partners in Parul and Marcie, who also bring a lot of joy to Pat and me, and with our sons raise the most perfect grandchildren on the planet. 

Madeline

Xavier 

and our newest addition
Xyla, one month
During this time we have also had the great privilege of visiting 46 states and over 60 countries - from Peru west to Buenos Aires, Norway to South Africa, Canada to Chili or China to New Zealand - and embracing the people who share the planet with us.  While their ethnicity, politics, religions and cultures may differ, their needs, hopes, and dreams do not.  How lucky we have been to venture from our borders and learn this first-hand.

Now, after a brief two years on land, since our trip around the world celebrating Pat’s retirement, it's time once again to head to the open sea.  This time we celebrate our 70th birthdays and 50th wedding anniversary ... all occurring within a space of 10 days during the last half of April. 

Our venture will take us from the UAE to Oman, to the Gulf of Aden and quickly past Yemen and Somalia, across the Red Sea to Jordan and back to Egypt; through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean Sea and Israel, Cypress, several Greek Islands, Italy, Monte Carlo, France, Spain, Gibraltar,  Portugal, and across the Atlantic Ocean to Bermuda.  Returning to Miami 40 days later followed by a short drive home, we will have logged over 7,000 nautical miles and had to endure only one long, long, long flight.  


On our last trip I received a lot of positive feedback about the ship photos and stories.  So I thought I do the ship thing right up front this time.

About the ship (click)
Ironically, since this is through YouTube it will likely be blocked while we're on board the ship.

So buckle up.  Stay tuned.  Here we go again! 


7 comments:

  1. I cannot wait to hear all about the amazing places you will visit! So excited for you both.

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  2. Bill,
    Bon Voyage!
    The cruise ship looks fabulous.
    Have a wonderful time, and Happy Birthdays and Anniversary to both of you.
    Keep your emails coming.
    Kevin

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    1. Thanks. That Bearcat thing has to do with the University of Cincinnati, right? Guard or tackle can't remember. In fact at my age I have to make sure I remember where they park the ship. No fair practicing golf while I'm gone. Later.

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  3. Hey...just remembered you have this blog out there. Awesome photos and narrative. Keep 'em coming!! K...... and be careful!

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  4. You and Pat are such an inspiration! Maybe you could get Kay and Pete out there sometime, eh? Safe travels and love this blog!

    Jillian

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  5. I'm chiming in late! Xavier is repeating many phrases often to our annoyance :) Right Now it happens to be I want to call Nana and Pops (over and over again). You're missed!!

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