It's been a year since I said good-bye to employment and started off on my retirement journey. The time went fast and it was a very eventful year! The COVID-19 pandemic impacted our life a great deal even as the world grapples to get past it. When I retired, I thought we were … [Read more...] about Retirement: A Year Later
Disney Parks and Cruise: Travel Day
It's only been two days since I got off the Koningsdam and here I was leaving for Orlando for a Disney Parks and Cruise vacation. Travel Day Alaska Airlines offers the only nonstop to Orlando from San Diego. I still have credit from canceled pre-pandemic trips so booked this … [Read more...] about Disney Parks and Cruise: Travel Day
Next Vacation: Disney Parks and Disney Cruise
I didn't have to wait long for my next vacation after leaving the Koningsdam. Two days later I'm heading to Orlando for a Disney week. The main driver for taking this trip is who I'm going with. Family One of the friends and family we visited in last summer's road trip … [Read more...] about Next Vacation: Disney Parks and Disney Cruise
Koningsdam: Final Thoughts
My brother and I both really enjoyed our Koningsdam cruise. I doubt we'll ever again have the opportunity to cruise with such a low occupancy. Ship and Cabin The ship is beautiful as are all the Holland America vessels. Although I saw less fresh flowers than past sailings … [Read more...] about Koningsdam: Final Thoughts
Koningsdam: Debarkation
I was awake for a few hours in the night unfortunately but got up for good around 5:30. It was dark out but we could see San Diego ahead. I had coffee and then a chocolate croissant when the lido marketplace opened at 6 am. Then I went back to the cabin to finish … [Read more...] about Koningsdam: Debarkation