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Bird of paradise

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...

Two straight days of beautiful uninhabited Islands, beautiful snorkeling waters, beautiful beaches, 82-84 degrees and a fresh breeze.

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...

Per (Pear) Village, Agats, Indonesia

Yesterday at noon we started loading the Zodiacs.  We were called by color groups and we were the 4th of 6 to be loaded.  Our wait wasn’t that long.  Since it was to be the longest ride of our entire trip, the driver re-stated the safety rules.  If someone were to...
Ship Happens

Ship Happens

April 3, 2025 Just a few observations over the last few days. We have a nice, insulated ice bucket in our room, but the housekeepers keep putting it in the refrigerator.   Out on the pool deck, they have uninsulated ice buckets that sit in the sun at 84...

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More about the islands

More about the islands

April 1, 2025 Breaking news….. There has been another Mutiny.  It seems that the guests of the Seabourn Pursuit, inspired by the tales of the Bounty, have seized the ship and set Captain Steve off in a zodiac with the 2 faithful officers that still believe in...

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Pitcairn Island and the descendants of Fletcher Christian.

Pitcairn Island and the descendants of Fletcher Christian.

March 31, 2025 So, I told you earlier that I don’t really prepare for these trips as much as I should, my bad.  I knew where we were going, but the impact of standing on the ground that explorers like Robinson Crusoe, the ancient Moai statues and Captain Bligh first...

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Dining with the Captain

Dining with the Captain

Another great thing about small ship sailing.....dinner was us, a couple from Austrailia and a couplle from San Francisco. Captian Steve is a young man from Scotland, Married for 24 years and has 2 boys, 13 and 8. He met his future wife while working on a container...

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Island of the Moai’s

Island of the Moai’s

Moai March 27, 2025 Easter Island Well, it’s absolutely in the middle of nowhere, it is lush with greenery, inhabited by wild horses and the weather is perfect.  The Island is rather small though, about the size of Washington D.C.  If you are over 60 there is one...

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Sea Days

Sea Days

So, should I start by apologizing for not posting these last few days?  Well, there is a lot of water between Robinson Crusoe Island and Rapa Nui (Easter Island to you American folks).  I absolutely cannot say that nothing has happened, but what is worthy of sharing? ...

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