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European Adventure Spring 2026 (Part 4: Norwegian Fjords & Arctic Circle Cruise)
SAT., JUN 6th thru SAT., JUN 20th, 2026 We checked out of The White Star Tavern in Southampton on Saturday morning and took a taxi over to our ship, Celebrity Apex. Boarding went smoothly. We then headed to our stateroom, which has a lovely balcony. We dropped a few things off in the room then…
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European Adventure Spring 2026 (Part 3: Portsmouth & Southampton, UK)
SUN., MAY 31st thru FRI., JUN 5th, 2026 We left Folkestone for Portsmouth, UK on Sun., May 31st (2026). We hugged the staff goodbye at the Burlington Hotel. They’ve all been wonderful. The restaurant manager even packed a few of Gary’s favorite pastries for the road. So sweet! Five trains and 4 transfers later, we…
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European Adventure Spring 2026 (Part 2: Folkestone & Dover, UK)
WED., MAY 27th thru SAT., MAY 30th, 2026 We were up early on Wed., May 27th (2026), to make our way from Paris to Folkestone UK. The benefit was seeing a fabulous sunrise from our apartment. We ubered over to Europe’s busiest train station, Gare du Nord (Paris North Station). It was completed in 1864…