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Taking an Old Quebec Walking Tour-Quebec City

*** This experience and tour was provided courtesy of Quebec Cite Tourism. All opinions are my own. All eyes are on us as our group moves through the streets of Old Quebec City. Jacques, our Cicerone Tours, Old Quebec Walking Tour guide’s garb attracts attention. He is dressed in historic attire as he regales us…
Visiting The Citadelle of Quebec-Quebec City

*** This experience and tour was provided courtesy of Quebec Cite Tourism. All opinions are my own. Though famous for its picturesque hotel, Quebec City is also known as only one of two fully fortified cities, in North America. The fortification was completed in the 1800s to combat the potential threat of a United States…
Taking a Guided Tour of The Frontenac Hotel-Quebec City

As the group gazes up, during our guided tour of The Frontenac Hotel, our tour guide states clearly,“Chateau Frontenac, is not a castle.” The assumption is that the world’s most photographed hotel, was originally constructed to house royalty. Surely a King or Queen, or Duke and Duchess, used the building as their home. Though royalty,…
Touring the WWII SS Red Oak Victory Ship

The Park Ranger and Park volunteer at Rosie The Riveter WWII Home Front National Historical Park insist that visiting The SS Red Oak Victory ship, is worth the time. The ship is only open to visitors on Sundays, and we are fortunate to be in Richmond, California, on a Sunday. Recognizing how lucky we are,…
San Juan Food Tour-Puerto Rico

***This tour was provided courtesy by Spoon-Puerto Rico. All opinions are my own Colors. Vibrant, magnificent, energizing. To help us create more space in our stomachs, our Spoon Puerto Rico, San Juan Food Tour, guide, Pablo, stops at San Juan’s Calle McArthur. Our tour group oohs and ahhs, snapping photos as fast as fingers can…
Visiting The Turtle Hospital-Marathon-Florida

Circled around the largest tank, at The Turtle Hospital, in Marathon, Florida, the tour group stands ready. The guide drops a handful of pellets into our palms. We are instructed to toss a few pellets at a time into the water. The turtles glide over to the pellets. They munch. Watching rescue animals munch, brings…
Frutos del Guacabo Farm Tour-Puerto Rico

They have me at goats. If there is a chance to have humane, non-exploitative, animal interaction, I am there. Therefore, the opportunity to participate in a Frutos del Guacabo Farm Tour, in Puerto Rico, thrills me. This Tour was hosted by Frutos del Guacabo If you are on social media, I’m sure you have scrolled…
Lafayette-History and Cultural Tour

Lafayette, Louisiana, is steeped in history. Growing up and continuing to live in the North East, Tri-State area, I am immersed in the United States’ past. Narratives of the Revolutionary War and the start of the United States, percolate in my brain. This foundation now gives me a thirst, to learn about history beyond my…