Venice in a Day

Update from the Edge: A quick stop in the “floating city!”

Crossing the Pond

Update from the Edge (Jun 15-23): If you want to relax in luxury, the Queen Mary 2 transit from NYC to Southampton, UK is a great option. Check out my thoughts on the eight-day voyage. Due to a glitch in the subscription service, many of you did not get the last update, “At Sea – Again!” giving Jack’s perspective on being at sea. Make sure you check it out.

At Sea… Again!

It’s not exactly “Haze Gray and Underway,” as it’s been 22 years since my last extended “at sea” period with the U.S. Navy, but it’s underway, nonetheless.  I must admit it’s special to enjoy the vast expanses of the sea cruising at 20 knots without another ship in sight for days.  The best are the […]

Last Days

People always ask us, “How will you pack for that long on the road?”  That’s probably the most challenging thing—deciding what clothes to take. Usually, we spend the summer in Europe—so we don’t have to pack for the change of weather. But this time, we need to plan for the frigid Highlands of Scotland, winter […]

Leaving Soon!

OMG, we are leaving for our “next chapter” soon. After a year of planning, the time has finally come!  (picture) The house is up for lease, the boxes are packed, and the clothes are being sorted. It’s a little surreal to think we will be traveling for 14+ months. Over the past six months, Jack […]