Category Archives: Excursions

Bridgetown, Barbados

Posted on April 3, 2024 by patmathews

April 1, 2024 We were in Barbados in December and explored Harrison’s Caves then. You can search the site for that post if you are interested. The trip we really wanted to do then was the catamaran sail and snorkel. … Continue reading →

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Roseau, Dominica

Posted on April 1, 2024 by patmathews

March 31, 2024 Easter Sunday, and I was awake early enough to catch the sunrise! Our first visit to Dominica was on our Vista cruise in December where our son arranged a private tour of the island sights. If you … Continue reading →

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Astoria, Oregon

Posted on July 11, 2023 by patmathews

July 10, 2023 We arrived in Astoria at 10 AM and had to go through a face to face immigration since we were coming from Canada back into the US. It took quite a long time and our tour to … Continue reading →

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Prince Rupert, Canada

Posted on July 8, 2023 by patmathews

July 7, 2023 Prince Rupert is a port city in British Columbia, Canada. It is on an island that is linked by a short bridge to the mainland. It sits on the very edge of the wilderness and the main … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan, Alaska

Posted on July 8, 2023 by patmathews

July 6, 2023 We had a 12:30 arrival into Ketchikan and there was time for a traditional end of the world cruise white elephant sale in which Ray serves as the auctioneer. You cannot believe the amount of “stuff” that … Continue reading →

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Seward, Alaska

Posted on July 4, 2023 by patmathews

July 3, 2023 July 1 was Canada Day and there was a celebration in Horizons. They made this cake and many Canadian passengers wore their colors and flag regalia. We also got the word from the Captain that we were … Continue reading →

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Kushiro, Japan

Posted on June 26, 2023 by patmathews

June 25, 2023 This is our last port in Japan before we begin the 5 day journey across the Pacific to Alaska. We do cross the international date line so we will actually be moving forward 7 hours, and having … Continue reading →

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Hakodate, Japan

Posted on June 24, 2023 by patmathews

June 24, 2023 These last three ports are new to us and are in the northernmost island of Japan, Hokkaido. Here are some shots of our arrival.  It was rainy but cleared up as soon as we left the ship. … Continue reading →

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Aomori, Japan

Posted on June 24, 2023 by patmathews

June 23, 2023 Here is our view when we sailed into port at around 9 AM.  We were met by local people who gave us these origami figures with sayings inside.  Mine said “excellent luck”.  And indeed, we are lucky … Continue reading →

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Tokyo, Japan–Day 2

Posted on June 22, 2023 by patmathews

With this post, I am finally catching up on my blog after so many busy port days. It feels so good to have a day at sea to catch up (and I won the blackjack tournament)!  It is a wonderful … Continue reading →

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