By Allan Brown: Marla had planned a mystery vacation for us and I hadn’t a clue of where we were going. Our kids and her co-workers knew her plans and they all kept it a secret. I finally got some clues like being told to buy a hat, pack a swimsuit and bring sun screen.... Continue Reading →

By Allan Brown: We cruised up the fjord as the temperature got colder and the fog was hanging over the shore. Eventually little chunks of ice appeared in the water floating by like pieces of a styrofoam cooler. Ice! Ice in the water! We approached the glacier as the chunks of styrofoam increased in size... Continue Reading →

By Allan Brown: Hello everyone! Who goes to Scotland in February? We did, and let us explain. Marla has a co-worker who met a Scottish fellow in California, who works as a stuntman on the show Vikings. The filming of Vikings is done in Scotland. So when there was a break in February, that was... Continue Reading →

By Allan Brown: We parked and walked towards the ticket window when we were intercepted by a member of a motorcycle gang, but not to worry he was a mid aged soccer dad in motorcycle gear. He had two extra tickets to sell due to a no-show within their group. He offered us the largest... Continue Reading →

By Allan Brown: This city tour not only included the cemetery but also free time in Red Square. We were to return to Red Square by 1:00pm in order to have 90 minutes to eat and shop. The bus was to tour out into the city before returning to Red Square. We tried to make... Continue Reading →