Canada and New England Cruise

Many years ago, Debra and I lived in three Great Lake cities - Rochester, New York, Cleveland, Ohio, and Long Grove, Illinois. We'd had enough of the winters, and in 1998 we moved to Tucson, Arizona. A few years ago we left the "Old Pueblo" and moved to a community northwest of Phoenix. Some might say we moved from hot to hotter...but hot was hot, so a few degrees here or there didn't matter to us.

We love where we live, but if you ask us what we miss about living in the Great Lakes region, Debra and I will answer in unison "the change of seasons." We loved October, with winter on the doorstep, because that was when leaves turned from green to vibrant colors ranging from yellow to orange. That doesn't happen in the desert - saguaro cacti are green (and thorny) year round!

So, how do two desert dwellers quench their thirst for fall foliage? In October 2016, the answer was "take a 14-day cruise to Canada and New England," because that was the prime season to see the beautiful fall foliage in the eastern provinces of Canada and New England states. We were excited!

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My Stories, One Port at a Time
I will post stories from each port of call, with a new story every month or so. 

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Gateway to Saguenay Fjord National Park

Debra and I visited a magnificent national park, saw a large display of nativity scenes, and walked a picturesque village. Outstanding!

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Down East in Bar Harbor

​​Debra and I went sightseeing Down East in Bar Harbor Maine, our first trip to the Pine Tree State. We strolled the quaint town, had lobster for lunch, and enjoyed the scenic beauty of Acadia National Park. It was a magnificent day!

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Here Fishy, Fishy!

Debra and I spent a lovely afternoon at the New England Aquarium, where we saw thousands of fish and other underwater creatures. We had a grand time!

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MacArthur Memorial Museum

In Norfolk for the day, I headed to the MacArthur Memorial Museum to learn more about life and career of General who some thought was outspoken and controversial but others revered as a hero. What a great experience!

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A Taste of Newport

​Debra and I spent a lovely day in the beautiful seaside city of Newport, famous for its Colonial history, 19th century mansions, and spectacular scenery. We loved it!

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