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Iquique, Chile

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patmathews

February 5, 2023 Today we had a full day tour and our guide and assistant were Anahi and Lorena. We were headed out to the driest desert on earth, the Atacama desert. Like Arica, this city was once part of … Continue reading →

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Arica, Chile

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patmathews

February 4, 2023 Before I write about Arica, I will note the wine tasting experience on our sea day, February 3.  The tasting was the “Stars of the Southern Hemisphere”.  The head sommelier conducted it and gave us lots of … Continue reading →

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Callao, Peru (Technical stop)

Posted on February 2, 2023 by patmathews

February 2, 2023 As I mentioned previously, all of our stops in Peru were cancelled due to the political unrest here. Many people were scheduled to go to Machu Picchu and of course were very disappointed. We had some tours … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

February 1, 2023 This will be a short but delicious post. The chefs prepared an amazing brunch today for the Around the World guests. These pictures do not even do it justice! Unlimited champagne, mimosas and bloody marys and every … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, Day 2, Norm

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

January 31, 2023 Norm went on the first shuttle to town. It takes about 40 minutes from the port to the town and the buses fill up fast! He did do the 440 steps up and 440 back down to … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, day 2, Pat

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

January 31, 2023 Last night we were in port overnight and there was a really fun deck party.  Our entertainment team can sure sing and dance and I had a great time.  Even had a dance with Jared from the … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

Posted on January 30, 2023 by patmathews

January 30, 2023 First of all, I want to let my readers know about something special that is happening in our family.  Here is a comment from our son, Adam Epstein. Boston bound! I am thrilled to have the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Manta, Ecuador

Posted on January 29, 2023 by patmathews

January 29, 2023 Yesterday, I was tied with another player in the blackjack tournament, so we chose to split the prize vs playing one more hand for first and second place. Here is a picture of our wonderful casino team … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on January 28, 2023 by patmathews

January 28, 2023 First the very good news, we were tested for covid yesterday after day 5 of quarantine and we both tested negative. They tested us early in the morning and when the nurse called us with the results … Continue reading →

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Acajutla, El Salvador

Posted on January 26, 2023 by patmathews

January 26, 2023 We arrived here in darkness this morning just before our scheduled port time of 6 AM. This is El Salvador’s principal port and handles a large portion of its coffee, sugar and balsam exports. Not too many … Continue reading →

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