| Ireland 2007 with Bill Walsh & Friends |
| The Sights and Sounds of Ireland, custom designed by Bill Walsh to give his guests a great taste of the Ireland he loves! |
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| The Paul Gauguin ~ 2007 |
| A Once in a Lifetime Experience! Escorted by Bill Walsh with Special Guest: Jean-Michael Cousteau, world-renowned oceanographer and environmentalist, the son of the legendary Jacques Cousteau. Unspoiled beaches, sparkling lagoons and radiant sunsets in Fiji, that's where Bill and 'Friends' spent two weeks in November of 2007. Warmed by the smiles of the islanders and their gentle, friendly ways. Anchored on a secluded motu, watching sunsets relecting in a silken lagoon, diving into a dazzling reef or playing on a sandbar....who would ever want to go home? |
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| Escape to the Amazon - Suriname 2008 |
| In March 2008, a group of tourism experts, including our very own Bill Walsh, traveled under the auspices of the SD-Suriname State Partnership Program to Paramaribo, Suriname. Their objectives were to experience the sights, smells and sounds of everything Suriname has to offer and to provide input to tourism officials in the country on American expectations with foreign travel. The group held meetings with the U.S. Ambassador and Embassy staff, private and government tourism officials, and spent 2-1/2 days in the deep Suriname rainforest exploring the jungle and visiting indigenous Amerindian tribes to learn about tourism opportunities along the Tapanahoni River. Three of the travelers, Brockelsby, Walsh, and Oldham, seized the opportunity to venture into the deep, dark jungle at night in search of poisonous toads, multi-legged insects, and slithering reptiles.
For their courage, the group tabbed the three as “The Toad Busters.”
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| Sailing the Greek & Turkish Isles - October 2008 |
| Jo & I traveled on a wonderful 7-night sailing trip to the Greek and Turkish Islands. We sailed on the Star Clipper (this was our 3rd cruise on this line) what a beauty of a ship with three masts and only 170 passengers. We were fortunate to be joined by great friends (26 of us in all) on a majestic ship, creating a truly dynamic experience.
Three days and nights in Athens, visiting the Temples of Zeus and Athena, the Acropolis, the old Olympic site and the new Olympic sites ~ Greek music, Greek food and Greek wine - WOW!
Then, seven days of sailing aboard the 170 passenger Star Clipper - A three mast sailing ship (we sailed the entire week), but with the comforts of a big yacht. We stopped at the island of Rhodes and Santorini, and two Turkish ports as well. Enjoyed the Mud Baths and Diving in Turkey, as well as the visit to the ancient sites on the Greek isles.
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| 1st Annual WWW on the Move - January 2009 |
| J.R. and Sue Knudtson hosted our first annual "Wonderfully Wise Women on the Move" ladies-only trip to NEW YORK CITY. It was so much fun ~ great camaraderie and lasting friendships! We had a great shopping experience in the Garment District, went to the 'Jersey Boys' on Broadway, brunch at the MET, and a score of other wonderful sightseeing and food experiences! Must not forget, staying at the Waldorf - FABULOUS! |
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| Windward Islands ~ March 2009 |
| Bill and J.R. are joined by friends. Pictured are: Captain Sergie of the Royal Clipper and his two first mates. Also pictured, are Angie (Czerny) Cumbee and Dan Cumbee of Keystone, SD , Jeb, Maureen, and Bailee Clarkson of Belle Fourche, S.D., Ed and Jo Ann Wagner of Rapid City, S.D., Karen Clarkson and Doug Anderson of Denver, CO., Myah Anderson of Cheyenne, WY., Bill Grab and Iris Houck of Mechanicsburg, PA, and Kevin Kelly of Boston, MA.
Dan and Angie (Czerny) Cumbee, Keystone, S.D. recited Irish marriage vows of courage, loyalty, fidelity, and toasting over their marriage in front of Captain Sergie, Bill Walsh and friends on the stern of the five-mast Royal Clipper as we left the islands of St. Kitts at sundown; a truly romantic wedding ceremony and sight.
“Marriage is a sailing adventure”- Dan and Angie (Czerny) Cumbee, Keystone, S.D. |
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