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Cadillac, France

Posted on April 15, 2025 by patmathews

We really enjoyed the singer last evening, Kania. She is from Montreal and she has a party vibe and a great voice. It was the black and white party night and the small group that was there certainly had the … Continue reading →

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Cussac-Fort Medoc, France

Posted on April 14, 2025 by patmathews

April 14, 2025 We sailed from Bordeaux this morning and arrived in Fort Medoc. On our way, we had a lecture called “How Bordeaux Survived WWII”. Our lecturer was Jamie who grew up in New Jersey but is now a … Continue reading →

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Bordeaux!

Posted on April 13, 2025 by patmathews

April 13, 2025 We are here after our flights – Newark to Zurich and Zurich to Bordeaux. All went well with the travel and we checked into our hotel – Le Boutique Hotel and Spa. It is a wonderful place. … Continue reading →

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Headed to France for a Uniworld River Cruise

Posted on March 31, 2025 by patmathews

Next week we will fly to Bordeaux, France and will stay in a hotel for a night before boarding the Uniworld S.S. Joie de Vivre for the first week of our three week trip. We will be on three different … Continue reading →

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Last day of the cruise

Posted on December 27, 2024 by patmathews

December 26, 2024 It is always sad for us after enjoying time with family and also the special journey we have taken on cruises – when it is time to pack. We are pretty organized already this afternoon and enjoying … Continue reading →

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Christmas Day at Sea

Posted on December 26, 2024 by patmathews

December 25, 2024 We are cruising the Atlantic Ocean on our two day sail back to Miami. The ship is very festive and Santa, Mrs. Claus and the elves made an appearance this morning. The cookie and goodie table was … Continue reading →

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St. John’s, Antigua & Barbuda

Posted on December 25, 2024 by patmathews

December 24, 2024 We arrived into St. John’s in cloudy weather, and when we walked out to our excursion, the skies opened up and it poured! For about 15 minutes, then it cleared up for a beautiful day. Antigua is … Continue reading →

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Castries, St. Lucia

Posted on December 23, 2024 by patmathews

December 23, 2024 St. Lucia is one of the islands we visited last year. It is a small island in the Eastern Caribbean and is only 27 miles long and 14 miles wide. It was long believed that Columbus discovered … Continue reading →

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Pointe A Pitre, Guadeloupe

Posted on December 23, 2024 by patmathews

December 22, 2024 Last night, it was dark when we left St. Barts and it was fun to see all the yachts in the harbor beautifully lit up. Of course, the Bezos yacht was there. Is it following us? It … Continue reading →

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Gustavia, St. Barts

Posted on December 21, 2024 by patmathews

December 21, 2024 St. Barts never fails to amaze! We are at anchor here and need to take the tenders to shore. The lifeboats are used as tenders. There are many huge yachts in the waters surrounding our ship. While … Continue reading →

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