Author Archives: Pat Feldhaus

     Whenever Kathy and I go South of the Border and the drinking water may be a problem, we use bottled water.  In Santiago our hotel was charging $7.00 US per bottle; however, a scouting trip around our hotel … Continue reading →

     After we docked at Sharm el Sheikh on the Sinai Peninsula, I remembered that my youngest son, Fred, was stationed here in the mid eighties when he served with the International Peacekeeping troops.     While I stayed on board … Continue reading →

      After docking at the port of Aqaba, which is located on the northern tip of the Red Sea, we drove inland to discover the necropolis of Petra, a World Heritage Site.  When we arrived at Petra,  Ashraf, … Continue reading →

     After boarding our ship, the Arethusa, in the upscale seaport town of Hurghada on the Red Sea, we spent the night in port.  Following a city tour in the morning, we set sail for Aqaba which is located … Continue reading →

     Besides seeing the Great Pyramid from our hotel and visiting the Sphinx and St. Sergius Church reputed to be built on the spot where the Holy Family rested at the end of their journey into Egypt, we had … Continue reading →

     An auspicious beginning to this adventure began in Chico when all flights to San Francisco were canceled because of fog.  Since my plane for Egypt left the following morning, I rented a cab and flew from Redding which … Continue reading →

     After my son, Stephen, and his two children, Tressa and Jeremy, escorted Kathy and me tothe Outer Banks of NC which are preserving the sand dunes and grasses, I was able to add another National Park to my … Continue reading →

     After our cruise we flew from Boston to Chesapeake, VA to visit Stephen, one of my sons (I have nine children ) and his family.       On Monday Stephen drove us up to visit Colonial Williamsburg, the nation’s oldest … Continue reading →

     Even though our cruise officially ended in Boston, there was adequate time to take a tour of the city before our plane left.  In addition to telling us that the 3 main industries of Boston are tourism, technology … Continue reading →

     Started the day by remembering that Mark, my oldest child is 60 years old.  How can that be since I only feel 60 myself”  The reality is that I’m 82 – still a theatre devotee and travel enthusiast … Continue reading →