Tuesday, 19 May 2026

🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 May 19, 2026 - Verona, Italy

Poppies growing amongst the train tracks


The cobbles of Verona

A late afternoon wander about … the sights!


Bottle treatment … and they appear full





Enjoying late afternoon


Defending pigeon encroachment at her table …

The amazing orange coloured drink Aperol Spritz … think I will … and I did !




The bird, Eurasian Blackbird. Early morning singer as well !


And then tomorrow…a tour to see MORE





Monday, 18 May 2026

🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 May 18, 2026 - Rome, Italy - Cousins Cruise Day 1

Arrival in Rome after a long over 10 hour flight with no sleep. Managed a quick outing near the hotel. Just a few quick photos for this post. Promising more photos of this journey and much more info.


From the air!



Train station



Time for eats …


Tuesday, 17 March 2026

🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand - March 13-15, 2026

​Final few days of this Asian journey. Krung Thep Maha Nakhon in Thai or Bangkok is always the first and last stop.This trip no exception. 


At a mall

And guess who?


More Bangkok skylines


Bonchon … Korean Fried Chicken and more


My new favourite fried chicken …

And of course there is Tim Hortons …  Canada’s favourite 


And the grand finale … Icon Siam and a river dinner cruise on the Opulence 










And finally … a toast to Thailand 2026 … my go to 100 Pipers Scotch Whiskey … “on the rock !” as they frequently call it with one large ball of ice 🇹🇭👍🇹🇭






🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 May 19, 2026 - Verona, Italy

​ Poppies growing amongst the train tracks The cobbles of Verona A late afternoon wander about … the sights! Bottle treatment … and they app...