After docking in Puerto Montt, we boarded a bus for a 90-minute drive with spectacular views of mountains and lakes.
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Viña del Mar, Chile
After our walking tour of Valparaiso, we drove over to Viña del Mar, also known as la Ciudad Jardín. The lovely Reloj de Flores is one of its biggest tourist attractions, and there are a number of castles and palaces.
Crossing the Equator
After leaving Panama and continuing south toward Ecuador, I crossed the equator for the first time ever. I knew this moment was coming, of course, but I didn’t think to pay attention to when it would happen, so I was pleased when the cruise director announced that there would be an “equator crossing ceremony” for first timers like me at 3pm. Continue reading
French Workbook for Dummies
I’m very pleased to announce the publication of my 8th (and likely final) book: French Workbook for Dummies.
If you want to learn French by reading lessons and then taking lots of quizzes, this is the French book for you. Topics range from greetings and holiday wishes to parts of speech and verb conjugations, and there are tons of practice exercises throughout.
French Workbook for Dummies is available in both paperback (recommended) and ebook versions at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, or your favorite bookstore.
ISBN 1119982030
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year to one and all!
Here’s some reading material and ideas for you: Continue reading
Merry Christmas!
I hope you and your families are happy, safe, and warm this holiday season. Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all!
- Vegetarian Christmas Menu
- French Christmas Vocabulary
- Italian Christmas Vocabulary
- Spanish Christmas Vocabulary
