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The Peltons visited their grandson in Texas. Here they are in Waco with their News of Sun City Center. They saw the Magnolia grounds and store, which some may be familiar with from Fixer-Uppers.
The Men’s Club of SCC sailed to Cozumel, Labadee and Jamaica on the Royal Caribbean Harmony of the Seas. The group included 84 club members, spouses and friends. The trip was planned by Jim Rottman and Jayne Kirse.
Front L to R: Gayle Fortin, Senior Travel Advisor, Cruise Planners; John Wolf, Publisher, News of Sun City Center. Middle: Mary Merrill, Mary Carter, Louvia Puffer, Marilyn Szabo, Gail Perusse, Gladys Rempel, Barbara Mignogna, Mary Lopez, Susan Sadi. Back: Lew Merrill, Sherry Handley, Jim Puffer, Pete Szabo, Don Perusse, Lou Lopez, Mary K Merrill, Joe Mignogna, Dick & Eileen Bishop, Ramsey Sadi. Not pictured: Nancy & Bob Layer, Abby Wolf, Carl Paugh.
By NSCC Staff Local Senior Travel Expert Gayle Fortin and the News’ very own John Wolf led a group of about 25 excited adventurers on a tour of Eastern Europe last month. The group traversed the continent via the historic Danube River, cruising aboard the MS Emerald Destiny. The tour group connected with the river ship in Hungary, where they enjoyed breakfast, shopping and sightseeing in Budapest. From there, it was on to Slovakia, where they took in the sights of Bratislava by train. “The nighttime illumination cruise in Budapest was spectacular, and all the walking tours were great. We really stayed busy!” SCC resident Eileen Bishop said. Then it was on to Vienna, Austria, home of Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss. Here, the group toured the Shonbrunn Palace before a leisurely day exploring this palatial city. Ma r y Me r r i l l s a i d s h e h a d a phenomenal trip. “I had not been to several of the cities before, so it was new and exciting. Budapest was so beautiful, and the orchestra concert in Vienna was certainly a highlight. The ship was magnificent, and the food was outstanding. Start to finish, this tour was full of history, beauty and fun.” From there, it was more of Austria
in Durnstein and Melk with their cobblestone streets, medieval charm and the spectacular grandeur of the Wachau Valley. Then it was on to Mozart’s birthplace, Salzburg, before passing into Passau, Germany. German delights included one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval cities, Regensburg. Then it was on to Nuremberg and, finally, Prague in the Czech Republic. “For me, some of this was going back. I was stationed in Nuremburg 52 years ago, so it was nice to see it again,” Joe Mignogna said. “Prague was wonderful. Because it wasn’t bombed in World War II, the older buildings, palaces and cathedrals were still intact,” Bishop added. “Truly, the whole tour was great! I’ve never been to the Czech Republic, and the history in Nuremburg was very impressive. Cruising on the river was very nice and relaxing,” Lou Lopez said. After a full day exploring Prague, the group hopped on a plane for the States, carrying with them memories, mementos and endless stories. “This was really a great trip! Everything on the ship was brand new and perfect. The crew was wonderful, and the food was delicious. The city tours were so enjoyable … really, it was wonderful!” Barbara Mignogna said.
Vincent and Jeanne Foley celebrated Vince’s birthday in Havana, Cuba.
Erwin and Hilde Karl recently spent eight days touring in Costa Rica. Here they are with their News of Sun City Center in Alajuela.
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