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Italy 2016 – A visit to Assisi

Posted on May 25, 2016 by herktrav

Day 7 – Assisi, Italy Woke up to the fog shrouding the surrounding hills. The sun is up and will hopefully burn it off early. Cleaned up and went down for breakfast. Looks like the others got off to an … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – A day of rest and a Happy Anniversary

Posted on May 24, 2016 by herktrav

Day 6 – Gubbio, Italy So after yesterday’s driving stress, we decided that today we would just chill at the Castello. There was a big storm that I slept through over night, at least that’s what Sue and the others … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – A Tour on the Venetian Canals

Posted on May 21, 2016 by herktrav

Day 4 – Venezia, Italy Sunday, our last day in Venice, was a day to just relax and enjoy the not so touristy parts of the city – even though we were taking a tour. We started off with a … Continue reading →

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Italy 2016 – Venetian Sunshine

Posted on May 20, 2016 by herktrav

Day 2 – Venezia, Italy So yesterday’s clouds and rain departed and today was beautiful. Nice temperature and bright sunshine all day long meant lots of walking and sunglasses. Started with breakfast at the hotel. It’s a nice standard breakfast … Continue reading →

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Day 7 – Agra and the Taj Mahal

Posted on October 17, 2014 by herktrav

Agra, India Our final day on-board the RROW takes us to one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World – the Taj Mahal. But first, we will see the Red Fort and have a nice lunch. We load up … Continue reading →

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Day 6 – Varanasi and the Ganges River

Posted on October 16, 2014 by herktrav

Varanasi, India Today we will be visiting Varanasi, the oldest living city in India, if not the world, and the holiest city for the Hindu religion. Located on the Ganges River, it is a pilgrimage site for the Hindu faithful. … Continue reading →

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Day 5 – Temples of Khajuraho

Posted on October 15, 2014 by herktrav

Khajuraho, India After yesterday’s busy schedule, we were able to sleep in this morning. The journey from Jaipur to Khajuraho is a long one, so we had some time to just relax this morning en route. The town of Khajuraho … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – PM – Jaipur City Palace

Posted on October 14, 2014 by herktrav

Jaipur, India Just a short ride back from the Amber Fort to the city of Jaipur. We have two places that we will be visiting. The Jantar Mantar or city astronomical observatory was first on the agenda. It was constructed … Continue reading →

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Day 4 – Mid – Jaipur Fort

Posted on October 14, 2014 by herktrav

Jaipur, India The train ride to Jaipur was pretty quick or maybe we just thought it was because we were still giddy from our safari sightings. Once we arrived, we went through our reception and then departed for our afternoon … Continue reading →

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Day 3 – AM – Udaipur

Posted on October 13, 2014 by herktrav

Udaipur, India Today would be a split day with a visit to the White City of Udaipur in the morning and then the Chittorgarh Fort in the afternoon and early evening. We are having a great time with our friends … Continue reading →

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