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Queen Nora
Queen Nefertiti and Queen Cleopatra have nothing on Queen Nora (Nora is an Egyptian name, go figure). King Ramses II greeted us today!!!...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 22, 20221 min read
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High Tea and Touring Aswan, Egypt
Another fun day -this time in Aswan! Zoomba on our ship, several walking tours, museums, high tea at the old Cataract Hotel. Of course...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 21, 20221 min read
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Remarkable Luxor, Egypt
Luxor, Valley of King's tombs, mummies, Cleopatra, King Tut, the Nile River. Coptic Christianity is pronounced and lots of security...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 20, 20221 min read
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Mosques, Museums and MORE!
A long inviting day- from The Muhammad Ali (not the fighter) Mosque to the Egyptian National Museum - to tonight's Nile river cruise!...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 17, 20221 min read
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History Abounds in Alexandria Egypt
Alexandria Egypt--a 3 hour drive from Cairo - must-see piece of Egypt history Old-new-future its a never-ending cycle of history! 2000...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 16, 20221 min read
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The Journey Begins in Cairo
Cairo!!!! We made it, Tomorrow Alexandria-great food. Great people and 1000's of years of civilization to experience--The journey...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 15, 20221 min read
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Landing in London
Welcome to London. Another Adventure again. We are headed to Cairo Egypt for Uniworld River Cruise. #charlesgirion #noramadeja #cruise...

Charles G. Irion
Apr 14, 20221 min read
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Extra! Extra! Read All About It!
Very excited to share that one of our local newspapers, AHWATUKEE FOOTHILLS NEWS, printed an article highlighting the release of my 16th...

Charles G. Irion
Mar 24, 20221 min read
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Crescent ~ Another Stunning Philippine Inspired Painting
"Crescent" a 24x30 acrylic finished today inspired during a medical mission in Philippines in January. Projectcure.org has motivated me...

Charles G. Irion
Mar 11, 20221 min read
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Meet Mrs. Clark
I just finished a large colorful abstract 48x 60 acrylic "Mrs. Clark Philippines." She's inspired by my last trip to the Philippines in...

Charles G. Irion
Feb 14, 20221 min read
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Five Philippine Hospitals to Receive Emergency Help & Medical Containers
Wow. 5 hospitals, several clinics and the fire station in San Francisco, Agusan Del Sur, Philippines! Robert Johnson and I want to...

Charles G. Irion
Jan 9, 20222 min read
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St. Louis Arch: Crowning End to our Journey on the Queen of the Mississippi
The arch!!! Wow a great ride to the top and back. The views of downtown St. Louis - our ship the Queen of the Mississippi and the...

Charles G. Irion
Sep 18, 20211 min read
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Adventure at Every Turn
A beautiful day here in Kentucky! The Audubon Museum is one of a kind- a rich tapestry of nature's beauty through the eyes and drawings...

Charles G. Irion
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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Run for the Roses
A beautiful day at Church Hill Downs home to the 147 year old Kentucky Derby. Nora got a famous ladies hat at the museum. History,...

Charles G. Irion
Sep 14, 20211 min read
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Cruisin' from Pittsburgh to St. Louis
From Pittsburgh to St. Louis we are on a American lines river cruise ship! The Queen of the Mississippi. Steelers, Pirates, Cincinnati...

Charles G. Irion
Sep 13, 20211 min read
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Beautiful Oaxaca - Art, Food, Architecture and People
A great day -shopping - eating-exploring this beautiful 2000 year old city . Mole Amarillo and coloradito today Oaxaca chocolate made at...

Charles G. Irion
Aug 10, 20211 min read
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Wonderful Oaxaca
Wow another amazing food adventure! This time with my mahal Nora Madeja Nora and I are searching out the 7 famous Oaxaca moles. Tonight...

Charles G. Irion
Aug 9, 20211 min read
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"The Nile"
My newest acrylic "The Nile" 30x40. Just put the finishing touches on her. We are going on a Nile river cruise next year so I thought I'd...

Charles G. Irion
Aug 4, 20211 min read
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Sunrise, Sunset at Santorini Island, Greece
Last day and night at sea with my mahal Nora Madeja! What a magical place on earth to experience what life looked and felt like before...

Charles G. Irion
Jul 16, 20211 min read
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Birthday Abroad (& Aboard)
Thank you mahal Nora Madeja for a great birthday!!! First the Acropolis in Athens then back aboard our ship the Seabourn Ovation for a...

Charles G. Irion
Jul 10, 20211 min read
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