Our quest to visit 7 continents, 100 countries, and all 50 states…
Posted in Italy, Nieuw Amsterdam on Jul 7th, 2010
So, I’m having trouble blogging on the ship (specifically, WiFi connectivity problems). I hope to correct it in the morning. If not, I’ll be posting entries from my iPhone only, which is suboptimal at best. Anyway, today we visited the Guggenheim in Venice (very enjoyable), made our way to the new ship (which is both […]
Posted in Italy on Jul 6th, 2010
We ended up switching hotel rooms last night. Our original room, while cozy and charming, was also rather hot/humid. After realizing it was hotter inside than outside (as well as knowing from prior experience that open windows are NOT a viable option in Venice), I called the front desk. After getting maintenance involved, we learned […]
We arrived early in Venice this morning after our 9ish hour flight from Atlanta. This was our first time flying into Marco Polo since the opening of the new terminal. Passport control, luggage claim, and customs were all a breeze. Unfortunately, the terminal is now a decent walk (probably 5 minutes at a good pace) […]
Posted in Delta Airlines on Jul 5th, 2010
Ironically, my coach seat was broken. It wouldn’t recline. So, they gave us the “operational upgrade” to BusinessElite. It’s a tough life! 😉 It’s good to be “Delta Boy.”
Posted in Delta Airlines on Jul 5th, 2010
We’re in Atlanta and having lunch at Phillips seafood, which has become something of a tradition prior to long-haul flights for us. Next stop: Venezia. btw, I like the camera on the new iPhone: