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Yearly Archives: 2017
Nutella thief
we all know that chocolate is not good for dogs. Gwen has been happy, healthy and has maintained her girlish figure. What that means in reality is that she is a golden retriever = always on the hunt for … Continue reading
Bob Hope USO
The early morning sail in was beautiful – no rain, not cold and lights all about us. The moon was full and glowing. The LA Harbor is actually in San Pedro. Primarily an industrial harbor it also has both a … Continue reading
Last day at sea
I had dinner tonight with group from Cruise Critic. The dinner had been organized early and there were about 16 signed up. By the time it came to this evening, the numbers were down to six of us. Everyone … Continue reading
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Cabo didn’t happen
Well, actually it happened but I didn’t bother to get off the ship. We dropped anchor early and the tender announcements started right away. I didn’t bother collecting a tender ticket – loyal program status does have a few … Continue reading
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Halloween
This was a sea day. There were some decorations. There was a party late. I didn’t bother to get dressed up until the evening. The party was late, there was a lot of noise and even more drunks. The … Continue reading
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Acapulco
Here I am, blistering sun beating down and hordes of hucksters between me and the freedom of the streets. This puts me in a sympathetic frame of mind toward any and all cats facing a forest of legs between … Continue reading
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Sea
and the sea and some more sea…. I am as far as I can go on my cross stitch and have switched over to a needlepoint project Not thrilled but other wise I am out of handwork. Of course, … Continue reading
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Antigua
28 Oct 2017. Antigua Guatemala The cranky bit upfront: I booked the ship’s transportation because attempting to make 90+ minutes from the ship privately is just not that smart an idea. My issue is that “on my own” didn’t mean … Continue reading
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Léon
27 Oct 2017 – Nicaragua There is minimal around the port. I had OBC to burn. Whatever made me think that I wanted to go a botanical garden? Oh, right – I didn’t think I was in shape to climb … Continue reading
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The right Pier this time
Costa Rica If you don’t remember my bitches, moans and whines from our stop here on the way to Miami I will give you the quick refresher: there is one pier which means that two ships can dock. That meant … Continue reading
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Behind the Scenes
Today was one of those lovely sea days in which I am totally and completely free to try doing whatever I want. In reality this means that I happily find a location where I can stitch and perhaps talk … Continue reading
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South to go West
Our trip into the Panama Canal started later this time. The Pilot didn’t get on till 0630 and we arrived at the first lock (after passing the Continental Bridge which is obviously still under construction and probably has a … Continue reading
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Cartegena again
We sailed in early this morning. Our original arrival was scheduled for 0800 and departure at 1400. Yesterday we were informed that we would be arriving ~ 0600 instead. I can live with early, early is more than welcome … Continue reading
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More Rock & Roll
This was exactly where we hit mildly rough seas after the Panama Canal on the previous cruise. True to form, it was once again a day of rock and roll. Swells hit a maximum of 4 meters, but usually were … Continue reading
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And back under “sail”
Yesterday it was early when we sailed in. Unlike the Panama Canal there were only a few of us up and on the observation deck enjoying the light show. This morning, there I was all set for argument. Norwegian, unlike … Continue reading
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West to LA
Friday, October 20 Miami, FL 5:00pm Saturday, October 21 At Sea Sunday, October 22 At Sea Monday, October 23 Cartagena, Colombia Tuesday, October 24 Panama Canal (Full Transit) Wednesday, October 25 At Sea Thursday, October 26 Puntarenas, Costa Rica Friday, October 27 Corinto, Nicaragua Saturday, … Continue reading
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Money & Time
Left on my accounts. NCL doesn’t let you, as I am sure I have mentioned before, use OBC for service charges. This leaves me with the challenge of ” spending money” on whatever I can find that is not a … Continue reading
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Not so rough seas
Although the way everyone was complaining you would think that 3 meter waves spelled the end of the world. Obviously it meant holders with barf bags on the stairways and a very small crowd in the Observation Lounge located forward … Continue reading
Birdies
The first time I came through Cartegena I visited the Old Town, various museums and really enjoyed myself. The following couple of times I have pretty much stayed in the port area. Smart marketing here, nice shops in the port … Continue reading
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North to go East
For those who don’t remember, the Panama Canal runs a SW to NE course through the isthmus. According to the info we were given the pilot was going to be boarding ~0500 and we would be to the first lock … Continue reading
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