Category Archives: Excursions

Punta Arenas, Chile

Posted on February 14, 2023 by patmathews

February 14, 2023 Today we arrived at our last port in Chile. The days are so much longer here, it is light until after 10 PM. Here is a picture of the sunrise, just beautiful as so many of them … Continue reading →

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Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Posted on February 12, 2023 by patmathews

February 11, 2023 I did not opt for the Tango lesson – I was too interested in doing my laps on the open deck and watching the mountains and changing weather conditions – simply spectacular. I am sure there will … Continue reading →

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Puerto Montt. Chile

Posted on February 10, 2023 by patmathews

February 10, 2023 Yesterday was a sea day, and I had a lovely spa morning. I had a full body hot stone massage, an eye treatment, a facial, foot and ankle massage and scalp massage. All I can say is … Continue reading →

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San Antonio, Chile

Posted on February 8, 2023 by patmathews

February 8, 2023 In my post yesterday, I said we were going to be in port in San Antonio Chile and headed on a tour in Santiago.  I realized this morning that our tour was near San Antonio  and we … Continue reading →

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Coquimbo, Chile

Posted on February 7, 2023 by patmathews

February 7, 2023 We had a sea day yesterday and Chef Farid did a cooking demonstration.  First he introduced his team of senior chefs and his pastry chef, Sheila.  There are 67 chefs on board and 15 of them are … Continue reading →

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Iquique, Chile

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patmathews

February 5, 2023 Today we had a full day tour and our guide and assistant were Anahi and Lorena. We were headed out to the driest desert on earth, the Atacama desert. Like Arica, this city was once part of … Continue reading →

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Arica, Chile

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patmathews

February 4, 2023 Before I write about Arica, I will note the wine tasting experience on our sea day, February 3.  The tasting was the “Stars of the Southern Hemisphere”.  The head sommelier conducted it and gave us lots of … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, day 2, Pat

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

January 31, 2023 Last night we were in port overnight and there was a really fun deck party.  Our entertainment team can sure sing and dance and I had a great time.  Even had a dance with Jared from the … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

Posted on January 30, 2023 by patmathews

January 30, 2023 First of all, I want to let my readers know about something special that is happening in our family.  Here is a comment from our son, Adam Epstein. Boston bound! I am thrilled to have the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Manta, Ecuador

Posted on January 29, 2023 by patmathews

January 29, 2023 Yesterday, I was tied with another player in the blackjack tournament, so we chose to split the prize vs playing one more hand for first and second place. Here is a picture of our wonderful casino team … Continue reading →

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