An der schönen blauen Donau

The literal translation is “On the Beautiful Blue Danube”.  It is known in the English speaking world as “The Blue Danube”. It is one of Johann Strauss II most famous pieces.  The video below is the instrumental version.  There is also a choral version which starts “Danube so blue, “so bright and blue.  Personally, I …

Around the World in 180 Days.

Oceania Cruises are offering a 180 day cruise around the world in 2022. Admittedly it’s 100 days longer than the epic adventure described by Jules Verne of Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout. However you do get to visit 6 continents, 44 countries, 91 ports, 43 islands and en route you will have access to …