Grand Pré

5.00 Carl Le Boeuf United States - 15-Jan-25

In 1999, I traveled to Halifax for a family vacation.  It was a special pilgrimage for my family as we are direct descendants of the ousted Acadians that still reside in the Acadian Triangle in Louisiana.  For personal reasons, I rate this location very high and hope to return and visit the site again. 

I would like to say that the trip to Halifax/Nova Scotia was very picturesque, entertaining, and an educational trip that I highly recommend.  In addition to the World Heritage Location Grand Pré, there were a wide array of historical, botanical, maritime activities.  These locations I rate very favorably if you are visiting:  Halifax Public Gardens, Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Halifax Waterfront Boardwalk, Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse and Village, Fort Edward National Historic Site, Port-Royal National Historic Site, Fort Anne National Historic Site, & Annapolis Royal Historic Gardens.  There is a ton of Titanic history, and I really enjoyed the whale watching tour

Chichen-Itza

3.50 Carl Le Boeuf United States - 12-Jan-25

I took a family cruise in 2024 and stopped at the port of Cozumel, Mexico.  I didn’t think I was going to be able to go to the Chichen-Itza ruins, so I didn’t do the research ahead of time.  However, at the last minute, I was able to break away and signed up for an excursion.  First and foremost, you should definitely NOT try to see this wonder on a cruise ship schedule.  It took two and a half hours to travel each way by ferry and van.  I was only at the site for a little over an hour and it was very rushed.  I did have a guide that was very knowledgeable but was more interested in up selling his friends relics.  

Galapagos Islands

5.00 Carl Le Boeuf United States - 11-Jan-25

My Wife and I took an amazing trip to the Galapagos Islands in 2024.  We took a four day cruise to explore the eastern islands.  

HIGHLANDS (SANTA CRUZ ISLAND)
Dry landing. A 45-minute bus ride will take us to the Santa Cruz highlands, located in the northwest of Puerto Ayora, where we will find a natural reserve with giant tortoises. * These enormous and slow-moving reptiles are responsible for the island’s name and therefore approaching them in their humid and forested abode is always an inspiring adventure. They can weigh between 250 and 300 kg and can live up to 200 years. Additionally, travelers can walk inside surprising lava tubes.
Difficulty level: easy
Type of terrain: flat and muddy