by ronmitchelladventure | Jan 1, 2024 | Europe, Italy
“You geta outa right here.” Our taxi driver from the airport stops. “Canna drive no more too many people.” He points to the general direction of our hotel. We trudge and twist through jubilant crowds that cram the streets and alleys of Naples on Christmas evening. Di...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 25, 2023 | Crete, Europe
“Let’s go see Crete,” Marilynn says, “It has cool temperatures in the mid-sixties and seventies, and we’ve never been to Greece.” Sounds great. I am in. Anything to get out of this sweltering heat in Tbilisi, Georgia. Off we go to Crete. A most beautiful, historical,...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 11, 2023 | Armenia, Europe
Meet two tour guides that we have utilized during recent travels – Pavel, from Russia, and Oksana, from Ukraine. They share their different perspectives and experiences relative to the war in Ukraine. Pavel, who led us through the Greater Caucasus Mountains for...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jul 5, 2023 | Europe, Georgia
A car comes speeding towards us head on. I grab our driver’s shoulder from the backseat and scream, “Look out!” He swerves at the last minute to avoid a head on collision. “Put down that ‘friggin’ phone!” He shrugs as if it is no big deal. And it is not a big deal...
by ronmitchelladventure | Jun 28, 2023 | Europe, Georgia
Welcome to Georgia’s bustling seaside resort town of Batumi. We look forward to a long rest in an extended stay in one place. Need to do laundry (every piece of clothing could grow mushrooms), workout, and sleep to the sound of Black Sea waves. Not so fast. Our 31st...
