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End of the cruise

by | May 9, 2025 | 2025 | 2 Comments

We docked in Darwin at 7 AM and were off the ship by 7:30 AM for immigration.  Everyone had to remove everything and do a face-to-face inspection, even the crew.  After the inspection was done we had to leave our luggage with them and get back on the ship.  We will be...
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Bird of paradise

by | May 6, 2025 | 2025 | 1 Comment

Bird of Paradice Well, 47 people signed on to the hike in the dark to see the Bird of Paradice, I never heard if all 47 got up and went.  I heard that they did NOT see any birds.  During lunch, the captain moved the ship to the other side of the Island where there was...
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Two straight days of beautiful uninhabited Islands, beautiful snorkeling waters, beautiful beaches, 82-84 degrees and a fresh breeze.

by | May 4, 2025 | 2025 | 2 Comments

I’ll be the first to admit that I use creative editing from time to time, but the statement above is all truth.  The boat feels like it’s on dry land and we are surrounded by a 3D movie screen.  I have some beautiful pictures, but no pictures can exhibit the...
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Arizona Memorial

Arizona Memorial

Jan 20, 2024

January 20,2024 Today was a trip to the Arizona Memorial.  What an amazing tribute to Peral Harbor.  I was there in the mid 70’s and Kim has never been.  In the 70’s it really didn’t mean much to me, but now wow.  I have always said that history...

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Room Service

Room Service

Jan 20, 2024

Yesterday I spoke of the room service on this ship. Well, here's a picture for you to feast upon.

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Maui

Maui

Jan 20, 2024

January 19, 2014 Maui, Hawaii So, one could ask “what is it about small ship cruising you like”? Well, for starters, everything is close to your suite, it’s not a mile to the dining room.  There are more square feet per guest than on the large ships.  More...

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Hilo

Hilo

Jan 18, 2024

January 18,2024 Aloha from Hilo on the big Island of Hawaii.  Kim is already off shopping.  I’m going to enjoy the warm air and read a book by the pool. Last night we set our clocks ahead one hour for the second time. The only other time we crossed the...

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Tom

Tom

Jan 17, 2024

This is where our friend Tom worked when he was 13 on Catalina Island. Too bad it was closed rot the winter.

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Sea Days

Sea Days

Jan 17, 2024

January 14-17, Sea day #2.  Well, the best laid plans and all that stuff…… Once we were under way, I wrote a blog only to find I had no access to sailwest.net.  For two days and many hours with the ships IT guy, and with the help of my IT guy (sc@clnw.com),...

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