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Sept-Iles, Canada

Posted on June 22, 2017 by patmathews

June 22, 2017 Day 167! Well, Marie was right, it’s no Fort Lauderdale! The town is located at the mouth of the Gulf of St. Lawrence and it is picturesque but tiny. We were greeted by young Innu dancers and … Continue reading →

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More about Quebec

Posted on June 21, 2017 by patmathews

June 21, 2017 Québec is the only walled city in North America and a UNESCO world heritage site. 90% of the population speaks French and it does test my high school French.  I practice a bit with duolingo app, and … Continue reading →

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Québec, Canada

Posted on June 21, 2017 by patmathews

June 21, 2017 Back to beautiful Québec.  What can I say.  Lots of walking, shopping, intermittent showers and sun and beauty all around. Plants with pants! And a meet up with Jessee!  Yay! And more of the  casino usual suspects. … Continue reading →

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Montréal, Canada

Posted on June 20, 2017 by patmathews

June 20, 2017 We woke up this morning to a big storm and we wondered what kind of a day or would be.  Well the weather cleared and it was an absolutely beautiful day.  We started the day walking all … Continue reading →

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Trois Rivieres, Canada

Posted on June 20, 2017 by patmathews

June 19, 2017 Trois Rivieres is located between Montreal and Quebec City.  We were here on our last trip and just loved this town. I  was looking forward to a shop that is an artist’s collective where I bought a … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on June 19, 2017 by patmathews

June 18, 2017 Happy Father’s day to all the dads…nice day at sea including a gala tea. Oceania does this so well.  Here are some pictures. The Apgar dessert table comes close, but can’t beat this! We ended the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Cornerbrook, Newfoundland 

Posted on June 18, 2017 by patmathews

June 17,  2017 Last night we  were invited to a dinner in honor of friends Toby and Bob’s 60th anniversary.  Lovely evening. Last year while we were here in Cornerbrook we did a long hike into the beautiful mountains here. … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on June 16, 2017 by patmathews

June 16, 2017 Off the coast of Newfoundland.  Icebergs spotted in the distance.

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At sea

Posted on June 16, 2017 by patmathews

June 16, 2017 Off the coast of Newfoundland.  Icebergs spotted in the distance.

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At sea

Posted on June 15, 2017 by patmathews

June 15, 2017 Just got the word… Because mother nature caused us to  miss the next port, it is open bar tomorrow from 5-6:30! Yay Insignia management team/senior officers.

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