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Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Posted on January 15, 2017 by patmathews

January 15, 2017 This is Guatemala’s largest Pacific Ocean port. It seems very small compared to others we have visited, but it is the gateway to some truly beautiful sightseeing. Guatemala is about the size of Ohio. The name means … Continue reading →

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Corinto, Nicaragua

Posted on January 14, 2017 by patmathews

January 14, 2017 We arrived in port about 9:30 this morning.  I was doing my usual hour walking around the track as we made our way through a narrow channel and near the dock.  At least we thought it would … Continue reading →

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Posted on January 13, 2017 by patmathews

January 13, 2017 We had an unexpected dinner in Toscana again last night.  This would not be anything to write about except for this…. One of the men we had dinner with had forgotten his reading glasses in his suite. … Continue reading →

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A few more Puntarenas pictures 

Posted on January 13, 2017 by patmathews

Lovely ending to another perfect day!

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Golfito, Costa Rica

Posted on January 12, 2017 by patmathews

January 12, 2017 I had a lovely birthday celebration last evening. First, Vishant, our butler, arrived with canapes. Then, we had dinner in Toscana, the Italian restaurant on board, with two other couples, one from Stowe, VT  and one from … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal

Posted on January 11, 2017 by patmathews

January 11, 2017 What a great way to celebrate a birthday! We have been through the Canal before but it was many years ago.  I remember thinking what an engineering marvel it  was then and my feelings have not changed. … Continue reading →

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At sea (longer than expected)!

Posted on January 10, 2017 by patmathews

January 8 We had a lovely day at sea yesterday.  Of course before we sailed we had the obligatory lifeboat drill.  I think we could do it all from memory by now, but do it we must and hope we … Continue reading →

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Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on January 10, 2017 by patmathews

January 10, 2017 Ok, first thing to say today is that I can’t get my pictures to download.  This is due to the slow and spotty internet connection right now and I will post them when I can get them … Continue reading →

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Aboard the Oceania Insignia

Posted on January 6, 2017 by patmathews

January 6, 2017 We were greeted at the port by the President and CEO of Oceania Cruise lines, Bob Binder, who is from Allentown, PA! He had one of the crew take our picture with him and we chatted for … Continue reading →

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Today’s the day!

Posted on January 6, 2017 by patmathews

We are in Miami staying at the Intercontinental Hotel, and we can see our ship in port waiting for us to arrive. We will be taken to the ship at noon and we sail at 6 PM.  Will post from … Continue reading →

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