Author Archives: patmathews

Panama Canal

Posted on January 20, 2019 by patmathews

January 19, 2019 This is our third time in the Panama Canal and it never disappoints! We arrived at the Gatun Locks at 7:30 AM and the narration began. We had a local historian who kept us up to date … Continue reading →

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Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on January 18, 2019 by patmathews

January 18, 2019 Cartagena is on the northern coast of Colombia aand has a population of 1.2 million people. There is a colonial walled city and a very modern downtown. Many old mansions are in the older part of town … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on January 17, 2019 by patmathews

January 16, 2019 It is our second day at sea after leaving Havana on our way to Cartagena. Yesterday there was a mimosa gathering at 9:30 AM for the Around the World (ATW) guests. We found out that there are … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba

Posted on January 16, 2019 by patmathews

January 15, 2019 For so many years, Americans could not visit Cuba, so we were really looking forward to exploring as much as we could in the one day we have here.  Maybe it will join the list of places … Continue reading →

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Miami, FL

Posted on January 14, 2019 by patmathews

January 14, 2019 Here’s the lovely sunrise we see from the ship.  We had two relaxing sea days on our way from New York to Miami.  We encountered slightly rolling seas and some rain, but the weather gradually got warmer … Continue reading →

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On our way

Posted on January 12, 2019 by patmathews

January 11, 2019 We had a nice birthday breakfast with Adam and Mark. Saw them off at Grand Central where the have this awesome Apple store in the terminal. And of course the rest of the place is beautiful We … Continue reading →

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The adventure begins

Posted on January 11, 2019 by patmathews

January 11, 2019 We have spent the last 2 days at the Plaza Hotel in NYC enjoying the city before we leave on our next 6 month adventure. Let me start with the best part. Last night we went to … Continue reading →

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December 15, 2018

Posted on December 15, 2018 by patmathews

Well, hard to believe we are 4 weeks away from our third world cruise on the Oceania Insignia. She has just had a head to toe refurbishment and is doing 2 short cruises to Cuba before we join in New … Continue reading →

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Back in the USA. Miami, FL

Posted on April 23, 2018 by patmathews

April 23, 2018 Well, another adventure comes to an end!. We had a nice time at cocktail hour last night with friends from other cruises and new friends too. Some will be joining us on all or part of our … Continue reading →

Posted in April, North America | 7 Comments

Gustavia, St. Barts

Posted on April 20, 2018 by patmathews

April 20, 2018 St. Barts is often considered to be one of the most beautiful islands in the Caribbean – and one of the most exclusive. It is a small French island and is officially named St. Barthelemy.  The population … Continue reading →

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