Category Archives: Excursions

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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Zihuatenejo, Mexico

Posted on January 21, 2023 by patmathews

January 21, 2023 We had a nice dinner in Toscana and met two new couples who are on the world cruise.  One of the men had lots of interesting stories – he is an engineer and has worked on geothermal … Continue reading →

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Ensenada Baja Mexico

Posted on January 17, 2023 by patmathews

January 17, 2023 We arrived in Ensenada this morning around 8 AM and it was 47 degrees!  Brrrr. We brought lots of layers, thank goodness.  Ensenada is the third largest in Baja and is only 78 miles south of San … Continue reading →

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Trieste, Italy

Posted on April 13, 2022 by patmathews

April 13, 2022 First the good news.  Our Covid tests were negative this morning.  And we saw the sunrise from the balcony. Today we are exploring Trieste.  This is our port of call instead of Venice which does not allow … Continue reading →

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Koper, Slovenia

Posted on April 12, 2022 by patmathews

April 11, 2022 Slovenia is another country we have never visited so we were looking forward to today. Our sail in was beautiful as most of these Mediterranean countries are, but a difference today was that when we looked down … Continue reading →

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