We routed ourselves through Georgetown OH to visit the home of the boy who would later lead Union forces to victory and lead the American people as the 18th President. Hiram Ulysses Grant was known as Ulysses or Lys during his youth. Through a clerical error he was admitted to West Point as Ulysses Simpson Grant. The son of a tanner, this boy loved horses and gladly worked for his dad’s livery service or do anything else to avoid working in the tannery. Our guide at this Ohio History site did a wonderful job of giving us insight into the background of this important historical figure. Another thing we learned is that Georgetown is a place that we will love exploring further!
You would enjoy reading Jennifer Chiaverini whose most recent historical novel is “Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule”. She has also written “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker”, “Mrs. Lincoln’s Rival”, and “The Spymistress”, all good historical stories.
It was an incredible experience to actually walk the streets of Pompeii, once a bustling resort town in the Roman Empire until 79 AD when an apocalyptic explosion buried it under 20 feet of volcanic ash. Archeological excavations since the 19th Century continue to reveal evidence of a thriving community.
Once the largest cruise ship in the world, Allure of the Seas will be our home for the next seven nights as we cruise the Western Mediterranean and explore the eighteen decks of this behemoth.
Our recent travel misadventures seriously curtailed our time in Rome pre-cruise but we did get to visit the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel before making the trip to Civitavecchi for an overnight in the port city of Rome preparatory to departing on Allure of the Seas tomorrow.
You would enjoy reading Jennifer Chiaverini whose most recent historical novel is “Mrs. Grant and Madame Jule”. She has also written “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker”, “Mrs. Lincoln’s Rival”, and “The Spymistress”, all good historical stories.