Category Archives: Excursions

Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Posted on February 5, 2017 by patmathews

February 3, 2017 After 5 days at sea, everyone was happy to see land here.  We arrived late in the day as expected and it was a tender port, so that means that they lower usually 3 of the lifeboats … Continue reading →

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Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted on January 28, 2017 by patmathews

January 28, 2017 First, let me post a picture from our event yesterday of Tricia Blake, our around the world hostess and me.  And yes, we had a few drinks! Today we returned to the Pearl Harbor memorial.  We had … Continue reading →

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Hilo, Hawaii

Posted on January 27, 2017 by patmathews

January 27, 2017 Well, before I get to the  day in Hilo, I must tell you about my fame (not in a good way) in the casino last night.  As I have mentioned, I like to play blackjack.  I am … 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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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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St. Georges, Grenada

Posted on December 29, 2015 by patmathews

December 29 #2 Son Mark’s birthday!  #29.  Happy birthday, Mark. Grenada is said to be one of the most picturesque ports in the Caribbean.  And we agree. The harbor is shaped like a horseshoe.It is rainy season here and everything … Continue reading →

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Fort de France, Martinique

Posted on December 27, 2015 by patmathews

December 27 I don’t know whether to call Martinique part of North America (as the other Caribbean islands are) or Europe because it is officially part of France!  So I will leave the category off entirely.  Geographically, of course, it … Continue reading →

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Bridgetown, Barbados

Posted on December 27, 2015 by patmathews

December 26 We had a nice Christmas Day aboard the ship.  I did get to sit on Santa’s lap and I told him all about ICF! We had dinner with Marilyn and Charlie and saw another wonderful show by 4 … Continue reading →

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Banjul, Gambia

Posted on December 19, 2015 by patmathews

December 18 Our world cruise has been an experience in every way, and I know it isn’t over yet.  The inequality in the world is striking.  Here’s an example: When we were in Abu Dhabi for our dinner at the … Continue reading →

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