Category Archives: At Sea

At sea after Saguenay

Posted on July 23, 2015 by patmathews

At sea after Saguenay, July 23 At dinner, we had a lovely window table looking out on the fjords as we sailed out of Saguenay this evening. But what almost beat that view was this shot of my lobster dinner. … Continue reading →

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At Sea, St. Laurence River and Seaway

Posted on July 21, 2015 by patmathews

July 21Cruising the St. Laurence River and Seaway. Tomorrow we will arrive in Saguenay. I thought I would share my experience of the first two weeks of this 6 month adventure. Here are some of my musings so far: This … Continue reading →

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New York, New York

Posted on July 12, 2015 by patmathews

The Sailed into New York harbor one hour early today, July 12. Beautiful view of the Verazzano bridge and then we sailed under it.  Passed the Statue of Liberty and then on to our pier at 50th and 12th. In … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on July 11, 2015 by patmathews

July 10 When we first told our sons that we were planning a World Cruise, Mark said “Nothing says World Cruise like Norfolk, Virginia!” 😬. So here we are at sea on our way there. A few ship facts: There … Continue reading →

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Sailaway

Posted on July 9, 2015 by patmathews

The executive chef for Oceania is Jacques Pepin.  Later I will post some menus, but tonight’s sea bass was one of the best I have ever tasted.  The menus are creative and just right, lots of healthy options.  I interrupted … Continue reading →

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Our home for the next 6 months

Posted on July 9, 2015 by patmathews

They say that when you first walk into your cabin on a cruise, it is a religious experience.. You see how small it is and you say “oh my god”.. We fit all of our belongings in the closets and … Continue reading →

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