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At sea

Posted on March 30, 2024 by patmathews

March 29, 2024 It was another nice sea day and it was a very busy one. After breakfast, I had a hot stone massage which was just perfect. Then, we were invited to lunch with Marck, the general manager. We … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on March 29, 2024 by patmathews

March 28, 2024 We are on our way to Jost Van Dyke and the Atlantic Ocean is calm and the weather is just about as perfect as it gets. Temperature is mid 70s with sun and some clouds. We had … Continue reading →

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First day – arrival

Posted on March 28, 2024 by patmathews

March 27, 2024 We were happy to board in Miami, it is so much less stressful than having to fly to the embarkation port. When we arrived, the ship was a different terminal than in the past since Vista was … Continue reading →

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Just over a week to go! We embark in Miami next Wednesday for our 37 day cruise. Here is the map of our travels. We will be in a few places that are new to us – Canary Islands, Morocco and all of the ports in Scotland. I will post from every port (and maybe on sea days too, there are many as we cross the Atlantic), even those we have visited before. Stay tuned!

Posted on March 18, 2024 by patmathews
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Almost….. Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas

Posted on December 30, 2023 by patmathews

December 29, 2023 This morning, as I completed yesterday’s post, we were approaching the island of Great Stirrup Cay, where we would anchor and be taken to shore by a large boat. The boat was being pretty tossed around by the … Continue reading →

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At sea on the way to the Bahamas

Posted on December 29, 2023 by patmathews

December 28, 2023 My plans for the day at sea were fun and relaxing with a wonderful galley tour in the afternoon. It started with a final cooking class at 10 AM. The rest of the family went to a morning … Continue reading →

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted on December 28, 2023 by patmathews

December 27, 2023 San Juan, Puerto Rico, is the capital and largest city of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. It is located on the northeastern coast of the island, and is known for its historic old town, stunning beaches, and … Continue reading →

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St. John’s, Antigua

Posted on December 27, 2023 by patmathews

December 26, 2023 Antigua, also known as Wadadli, is an island in the West Indies, in the Caribbean region. It’s part of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, such as Dickenson Bay … Continue reading →

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Castries, St. Lucia

Posted on December 26, 2023 by patmathews

December 25, 2023 Merry Christmas! Santa showed up early and gave gifts to the few kids between 11 and 17 who are on board this voyage. St. Lucia is a stunning Caribbean island located in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is … Continue reading →

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St. George’s, Grenada

Posted on December 25, 2023 by patmathews

December 24, 2023 St. George’s is the capital of Grenada, a picturesque island nation in the Caribbean. It is about 90 miles from the north coast of South America and is the first in the chain of Windward Islands. It is … Continue reading →

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