The Vagabonds

About the Book

Traveling, a passion of this author, has prompted me to share my experiences with others, especially senior readers. This group of people, of which I am a part, has not always been privileged to take time out to travel, for various reasons. Granted, it is an expensive venture, or hobby, however, it is great fun, adventurous and a wonderful opportunity to meet people of different cultures and living standards. As creatures of habit, we love to stay put and seldom find interest in leaving home, regardless of the occasion. This book, "The Vagabonds", tells the story of the travels and adventures of a couple, husband and wife, who truly love to travel. It encompasses places here, in the United States of America, Europe, Asia, Africa, Canada, South America, New Zealand, Australia and many other places, including various islands and villages. This author is confident that this story will capture your attention and imagination. Surely you will be anxious to share it with relatives and friends. Once you've read this book, it will be as though you have taken the venture with us. My mission, and hope, is that more seniors will become interested and venture out on cruises, or other modes of travel, to places they have never trod before. Forget about Disneyland for a while. Be a "Vagabond" at least once in your life. My wife, Frances J., is the cruise mistress. She started me on the cruise circuit instead of land touring. This author sailed for twenty years, while in the U. S. Navy, and thought sea life was over for me. If anything, I should be thankful that my wife loves to sail, because we cruise together, as often as we can, and it is such a relaxing mode of travel. She inspired me to undertake this work, and is my personal editor. Her inspiration is very infectious. It was a success.

About the Author

P. PAUL PROVOST, A gentleman of great fortitude and insight, never allows himself to sit idle. When there is nothing in particular that must be attended to, he eagerly creates something of a positive nature. This is the reason he dared to test his ability, a third time, and produce, "The Vagabonds", for others to enjoy. Both of his prior works, "A Sailor's Story, the Autobiography of Percy Paul Provost", and "Ebony Legends in Sports", are also available from this publisher. His identity and credentials remain the same. Born and raised in Houston, Texas, Provost later chose to serve, valiantly and honorably, in the United States Navy, for twenty years. He retired in the year 1959, after achieving the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Being raised in Texas and serving in the military brought forth an awareness that, in order to achieve what he wanted in life, he would have to make further educational advancement. With his military career complete, Provost earned an A. A. Degree from Oakland City College and his Real Estate Broker License, in California, which he utilized to the fullest. He didn't stop here. Provost furthered his advancement, in the year 1981, by earning a lifetime, "Instructor Credential", for teaching the subject matter of Real Estate, in the California Community Colleges. Now retired, he is truly enjoying the fruit of his labor, as a golf enthusiast and world traveler, along with his wife. (THIIS IS TO BE USED INSIDE THE FRONT DUST COVER)