Who is the attractive young woman? Keep reading. But first, Did the touristy thing! We bought tickets for a tour of the Oslo Fjord and nearby islands, touted as a guided sightseeing tour on a historic wooden boat. It was a fun tour of the bay which included a few tidbits of information about Oslo… Continue reading Amazing Encounter – Olso
Author: Gary and Nancy Moon
We are Gary and Nancy Moon. We love to travel- US back roads in our camper as well as the roads less traveled throughout Europe and beyond. Join us on our adventures as we share our stories and pictures.
Discovering Oslo
Shopping Mall We are wrapped in sweaters while everyone around us is in shorts, sleeveless dresses, drinking iced coffees. An ice cappuccino in a martini glass! Wandering the streets, discovering interesting urban art, funky little neighborhoods, taking random photos of things that interest us. Electric car charging stations Motorized disabled transport - instead of a… Continue reading Discovering Oslo
Oslo Norway
First impressions: One could spend the day in the train station which is encompassed in a giant mall, with everything from grocery stores, nice restaurants, clothing shops, housewares, everything you need on the way home from work or travel. Both the station and trains are used by all. Public transportation in Oslo, like in many… Continue reading Oslo Norway
In route to Olso Norway
So happy to have Randy, Jessie, and family transport us to San Fransisco Airport. Gary is relaxing in the lounge. We have an American Express card that allows access to various airport lounges. This is a fun way to kill time at the airports, searching out the best lounges. We discovered Virgin Atlantic, uncrowded, overlooking… Continue reading In route to Olso Norway
Preparing for the biggest adventure yet!
But first, the final day of our last post. Indeed, as one might expect, we did not head straight home from the camping trip. We meandered highway 49 through the Sierras. It was cold and rained all through the mountains. The clouds were low in the trees creating an eerie smoky image. We stopped at… Continue reading Preparing for the biggest adventure yet!
Camping with the family and Four Wheel Camper Rally
We are off for the week in CasaGiro. The main event is this weekend, a Four Wheel Camper Rally where owners shows off the upgrades and additions to their rigs along with sharing, perhaps embellished, adventure stories. We enjoy finding ideas for storage, new places to visit, and fun enhancements to make camper traveling more… Continue reading Camping with the family and Four Wheel Camper Rally
How to spot a tourist?
Lucca Italy Disclaimer - This portion of the blog is solely for entertainment. Please do not take offense to my poking fun at tourists. I have included myself in this category. I really must invest in a new sun hat! Where are we anyway? Having lived in Santa Cruz for the better part of my… Continue reading How to spot a tourist?
In and Around Lucca – and excursion to Sestri Levante
We are attending school at the popular Lucca Italian School. Four hours a day of intensive Italian. Mornings full of fun games, loads of learning, and, at times, daunting grammar! We joined an afternoon hike with the school to Borgo a Buggiano. Capers growing wild in the stone walls. These shell symbols mark the path… Continue reading In and Around Lucca – and excursion to Sestri Levante
Independence Day – Italy
Liberation Day (Festa della liberazione), April 25 is a national holiday in Italy that commemorates the victory of the Italian resistance movement against Nazi Germany and fascism, during World War II. The liberation put an end in 1945 to twenty-three years of fascist dictatorship and five years of war. In 1946 Italians opted for the end of the monarchy and… Continue reading Independence Day – Italy
Traveling and Touring – Italy
After our long mountain adventure in route to Reggio, we decided to return to Lucca via the Autostrada (Freeway). These following pictures show what one can find, in the middle of nowhere, in an Autogrill along the Freeway. (Think highway 5, Bakersfield, if you know California) It is essentially a gas station and food stop,… Continue reading Traveling and Touring – Italy
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