Monthly Archives: May 2011

We’re off again in two days. We will experience our first cruise, our first trip together to Portugal (Joe went in 1960, but slept through his alarm clock and never got to Fatima), and the Pallium ceremony in Rome for … Continue reading →

I’m on the train in my comfortable bed. The countryside is zipping past my window. Beautiful sunset! It’s still twilight and it’s 10:15 PM.  Joe is sound asleep in his bunk above me.  The neighbor is rattling about next door. … Continue reading →

Day 1 Sunday, May 24th On the plane… All the final preparations kept us hopping. Julie came over to help. She was the calm port in the storm of activity. No criticisms from her, she just kept us focused on … Continue reading →