Category Archives: Food

Paris, Day 3

Posted on April 4, 2026 by patmathews

April 4, 2026 After walking 16000 steps and climbing many stairs yesterday, today we opted for the Big Bus tour of Paris. Last night’s dinner was a light one – we ate in the bar – L’Officine du Louvre. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Paris, France

Posted on April 2, 2026 by patmathews

April 2, 2026 After a very uneventful airport experience and flight, we arrived in Paris on time at 7:30 AM. We already had TSA precheck and I read that there is now a touchless TSA precheck so we both enrolled. … Continue reading →

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Two sea days on the way back to Miami

Posted on January 3, 2026 by patmathews

January 2 and 3, 2025 We are having a relaxing time on board as we complete the final two days of our trip. What a pleasure to travel with Adam, Mark and Ramsay. We had the usual sea day activities … Continue reading →

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Kingstown, St. Vincent

Posted on December 30, 2025 by patmathews

December 29, 2025 This is an island we have not visited before. We had an excursion planned but when we read the full description of it, we decided to cancel and book the new culinary class on board. Here is … Continue reading →

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St. George’s, Grenada

Posted on December 28, 2025 by patmathews

December 27, 2025 Grenada is the first in the chain known as the Windward Islands. It is a relatively small island and is very lush and green. It is well known for its spices. We have been here several times … Continue reading →

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Kralendijk, Bonaire

Posted on December 26, 2025 by patmathews

December 26, 2025 Kralendijk is the capital city of Bonaire and main port of the Caribbean Netherlands. Off the coast of Bonaireis the uninhabited island of Klein Bonaire noted for diving and snorkeling. It can be reached by the water … Continue reading →

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Second day at sea on the way to Aruba

Posted on December 23, 2025 by patmathews

December 23, 2025 First, a few updates from yesterday at sea… I had a video in yesterday’s post which apparently didn’t transfer to the email of the post. I took a class on iPhone video yesterday and Katherine, the wonderful … Continue reading →

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Arrival and first day of two at sea

Posted on December 22, 2025 by patmathews

December 22, 2025 We are back on the beautiful new Oceania ship, the Allura. Two weeks ago, we were invited for a three day “inaugural” cruise so we got a preview and she is lovely. There are a few changes … Continue reading →

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Saint Emilion, France

Posted on April 17, 2025 by patmathews

April 17, 2025 Last night we had a trivia competition in the lounge. Our group did not win but we had lots of fun. There were 42 questions! We sailed to Libourne where we the boat will spend the next … Continue reading →

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Last day of the cruise

Posted on December 27, 2024 by patmathews

December 26, 2024 It is always sad for us after enjoying time with family and also the special journey we have taken on cruises – when it is time to pack. We are pretty organized already this afternoon and enjoying … Continue reading →

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