Travel Talk Tuesday Dispatch – January 6, 2026

by | Jan 14, 2026 | Travel Talk Tuesday Dispatch | 0 comments

1. Update on Charlotte

 Today is DAY 31 of Charlotte’s hospital stay in Freising, Bavaria, Germany. A few days ago, she was promoted from the ICU to a regular room on the fifth floor. It is an austere room, but it has a wonderful view out the window of Freising DOM Cathedral Hill, the Munich Airport, and the Alps in the distance.

We are hoping to get on a plane and get home soon. Maybe by mid-January? Charlotte is still very weak. She will need to get some more strength to maneuver on a flight home. So, if you are a praying person, we ask that Charlotte get some PT and get up and walk. All her organs and vital signs are doing well, and she is improving every day.

2. I am whittling down my spring travels

Charlotte being sick and my living in Germany for 30+ days has caused me to rethink my spring travel plans.  No, I’m not giving up on Exploring Europe, but I do have to consider my time away from home and away from Charlotte. I also need to consider complying with the EU rules on visa-free travel for Americans.  I can only spend 90-days out of 180-days in the Schengen countries.
 
So, I’m whittling down my spring schedule and only leading a few tours for our alumni friends. I’ll personally lead The Best of Portugal, The Best of Sicily, and The Best of Greece. And with Greece and Sicily, I’m limiting the group to 6 people, and I’ll do the driving!  I’m looking forward to getting off the beaten path and exploring some destinations our mini-bus tour coaches can’t go.  I have a couple of seats available in all three countries, so come on and join me!

3.Off the beaten path in the Greek mountains –

Temple of Apollo Epicurius.  Read my blog and watch this video, and I bet you’ll want to go with me!

Off the beaten path at a Mt Etna Winery- 

I was up on Mount Etna with my Sicilian friend, Paolo, a few months ago.  After winding through the lava fields and trekking down into a crater, we had had all the cold and desolate volcanic slopes we could stand for the day.  So we headed back down the northern slope of Etna to the Gambino family winery. 
(Full account coming 1/10/2026 in my Monthly Newsletter).

Please note the travel details, promotions, and offers mentioned in this TTT Dispatch are timed and dated and subject to change.

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