Author Archives: patmathews

Buenos Aires, Argentina

Posted on March 22, 2018 by patmathews

March 21 and 22, 2018 Wednesday, March 21 We checked out of our hotel, the Emporador, and had a tour of the city with Pablo. Buenos Aires has a population of 3.5 million and it is a study in contrasts.  … Continue reading →

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A couple more from Iguazu and tango show

Posted on March 21, 2018 by patmathews

My readers know I love photographing children from their native countries. With permission of course. Here’s a little cutie at the Falls in a raincoat that was much too big! The butterflies were all over the place and beautiful. Our … Continue reading →

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Iguazu Falls

Posted on March 20, 2018 by patmathews

March 19 and 20 After a nice dinner and walk in Buenos Aires on Sunday after our arrival, we got up early yesterday for the flight to Iguazu Falls. Just under 2 hour flight, and we didn’t even go to … Continue reading →

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Flights and arrival in Buenos Aires

Posted on March 18, 2018 by patmathews

We traveled on Latam Airlines from Miami to Buenos Aires via Sao Paulo. Normally I wouldn’t write about flights but this was unusual. We never heard of an airline letting you bid on upgrades, but we got an email about … Continue reading →

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Heading out to South America tomorrow!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by patmathews

We will be traveling from Miami to Buenos Aires and will spend two days at Iguazu Falls before we embark on the Oceania Sirena on March 21.  I will be blogging about our adventures in South America. Once we are … Continue reading →

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It’s the end of the world (cruise that is)

Posted on July 6, 2017 by patmathews

July 6, 2017 We had a lot of fun in the last 2 days of the cruise! After we left Charleston, we had a sailaway party on the deck and a July 4 barbecue.  Good music, good friends and a … Continue reading →

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Charleston, SC, USA

Posted on July 4, 2017 by patmathews

July 3 & 4, 2017 Last night we had a dinner with most of the group that contributed to the quilt project.  We had a fun time. Lima was at our table, she had bid to be cruise director for … Continue reading →

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St. George’s, Bermuda

Posted on July 1, 2017 by patmathews

June 30 and July 1, 2017 First of all, last night’s event and sunset. The QUILT raffle was held last night, and over $6000 was raised for the crew welfare fund! I didn’t win the quilt.. But am happy to … Continue reading →

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New York, NY, USA

Posted on June 29, 2017 by patmathews

June 27 and 28, 2017 When we left Boston, we. sailed through the Cape Cod canal.  Very fun to see all of the people watching and waving from the shore.  Apparently not a lot of cruise ships sail through here. … Continue reading →

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Sailing out of Boston

Posted on June 26, 2017 by patmathews

June 26, 2017 Lobsters on the deck.  Need I say more???  Well, there’s always the beautiful sea and sky.  

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