Monthly Archives: December 2017

Old San Juan

unfortunately for me, this morning’s sunrise heralded a bit of rain. Not one to believe the evidence of my eyes, once I was clear of the frolic and detour that was immigration I headed out to walk along the sea … Continue reading

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Tenerife

Another one of those places where I have been several times. It is a frequent stop on Trans-Atlantic Cruises of which I have been on several (well, more than several to tell you the truth). Depending on the cruise line … Continue reading

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Funchal, Maderia

I remember being here in 2010 with Shana as we took the Vision across to the US. I remember comparing the colors of blue that our cameras recorded (she shoots with Nikon) of the water in the harbor and walking … Continue reading

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Cruise Critic

“Twas brillig and the slythe tov…. Oh wait – this is not Alice through the Looking Glass or an alternate reality but the MSC Seaside. Today, after several false starts (first meeting scheduled on Day 2 of the Cruise was … Continue reading

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Cadiz

Is a lovely port and a good jumping off point to some extremely interesting portions of Spain. Carmen headed to Seville with a private tour arranged through Cruise Critic. I was first there in 1972 and have been back twice … Continue reading

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Beachs as Decks

Ok, that might not make as much sense on the screen as it did in my head. The theme behind the two new MSC ships seems to be an “at the seashore” experience. This ships is the Seaside, the sister … Continue reading

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Under Placa Catalunya

0600I suppose it is a better location than around the Port on the sdewalk when it is cold but still I don’t think that any of these African men would be chosing to sleep here huddled up against a wall … Continue reading

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Palma

No, I didn’t bother to take the tour today. I figured it out. Instead I went for a short walk. Well, not so short. Instead of heading directly into town I went left to the old Navy port and where … Continue reading

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Venchi

  MSC and Venchi Chocolates have embarked on something wonderful as far as I am concerned. The new venture includes the coffee shop on Deck Six, handmade chocolates, gelato and the most amazing hot chocolate drinks imaginable. Let me just … Continue reading

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Messina

different portions of an operation. I will confirm that you do absolutely not want the Italians to be responsible for organizational details. Part of the package included with our “suite” (more on that later) are three shore excursions – all … Continue reading

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Mostly Working

  The ship is interesting – in both a good and “needs improvement” kind of way.  This is the first cruise; occasional hiccups are to be expected. On the positive side: new, shiny, wide range of things to do, buy, … Continue reading

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MSC Seaside

Is not a small ship. Carmen and I are sailing her on her first trip across the Atlantic. Originally she was to be leaving from Venice. That city very sensibly decided that mega ships were no longer welcome, especially at … Continue reading

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