Author Archives: herktrav

Sixty days and everything is A-OK!

Posted on April 9, 2019 by herktrav

We have hit the 60 days to go mark and everything is scheduled and looking good. We received the last of our train reservations, so now we just have to exchange some dollars for Swiss Francs the week before we … Continue reading →

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Piedmont – Wine, truffles and scenery to die for!

Posted on January 22, 2019 by herktrav

At least that’s what we’ve been told. Later this year, we’ll be able to see for ourselves. While we were thinking about visiting some wine regions in France, the “Gilet Jaune” or “Yellow Vest” protesters have changed our minds. The … Continue reading →

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Swiss Rail System – Wow!

Posted on January 20, 2019 by herktrav

As we move into the cold of January, it’s less than five months until we go to Switzerland.  It seems like we were just talking about going and we’re already moving into train ticket buying time. Switzerland has an awesome … Continue reading →

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Another step forward

Posted on October 22, 2018 by herktrav

So it happened – Swiss Air dropped the price of the flights we were looking at by $1,300.  Seeing that, in my mind, it was a no brainer to book our flights.   While some may say that it is … Continue reading →

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Time to start planning for 2019

Posted on September 8, 2018 by herktrav

So September has rolled around and it’s time to start planning our next adventure.  A quick spin of the travel wheel and our next destination is going to be Switzerland. We’ve been watching lots of You Tube videos, searching websites … Continue reading →

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Quick trip to the Big Apple

Posted on August 3, 2018 by herktrav

Just a little three day jaunt to NYC for a little fun.  We’re going to take in two Yankees games – Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon – against the Baltimore Orioles.  In addition, Sue and our friend Donna are going … Continue reading →

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From Amsterdam to Buffalo

Posted on July 4, 2018 by herktrav

“They say all good things must come to an end.  Whoever ‘they’ are should mind their own business.” – Tom Herkey Woke up early to get ready and finish packing.  Our ride to the airport is arriving at 7:00 am, … Continue reading →

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Last day in Amsterdam

Posted on July 4, 2018 by herktrav

So yesterday’s postscript became today’s reality.  I did something that caused my back to go out and it hurts like all heck. I gingerly got out of bed and cleaned up before we went down for breakfast.  Instead of “see … Continue reading →

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Sunday – Sunshine and good wine

Posted on July 2, 2018 by herktrav

Woke up, ate our breakfast and then set off to the train station.  Our destination today is the town of Zaanse Schans.  It’s a historical town with windmills, cobblers, bakery exhibits, cheese and much, much more. We arrive at the … Continue reading →

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Canal cruising on a sunny day.

Posted on July 2, 2018 by herktrav

Woke up to another beautiful day.  After cleaning up, we went down for breakfast and my daily Dutch lesson.  We have basically been eating a good breakfast each day and then dinner.  No lunch, just an occasional snack and adult … Continue reading →

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