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Montréal, Canada

Posted on June 20, 2017 by patmathews

June 20, 2017 We woke up this morning to a big storm and we wondered what kind of a day or would be.  Well the weather cleared and it was an absolutely beautiful day.  We started the day walking all … Continue reading →

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Trois Rivieres, Canada

Posted on June 20, 2017 by patmathews

June 19, 2017 Trois Rivieres is located between Montreal and Quebec City.  We were here on our last trip and just loved this town. I  was looking forward to a shop that is an artist’s collective where I bought a … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on June 15, 2017 by patmathews

June 15, 2017 As we predicted, due to the weather on the crossing, we can’t make it to our port of St. Pierre et Miquelon tomorrow.  Another sea day tomorrow and we will be in Cornerbrook Newfoundland on Saturday.  Seas … Continue reading →

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Dublin, Ireland

Posted on June 11, 2017 by patmathews

June 10, 2017 Last night was the final night for Bojan, my favorite casino dealer  (so if you are reading this, please send me your email address, I forgot to ask!)  He has been on for 10 months so I … Continue reading →

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

Posted on June 9, 2017 by patmathews

June 9. 2017 This is our first time in Ireland! We have an enrichment lecturer, Jeana Rogers, on the ship now and she provided us with a great overview of Belfast and Dublin. Ironic that we are here the day … Continue reading →

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La Coruna, Spain

Posted on June 3, 2017 by patmathews

June 3, 2017 La Corona is one of Spain’s busiest ports. We had originally scheduled a tour today but ended up cancelling it and decided to just experience this lovely European town instead of taking a 7 1/2 hour tour.  … Continue reading →

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Porto, Portugal

Posted on June 3, 2017 by patmathews

June 2, 2017 Today we had arranged to join a private tour to the wine country in the Douro Valley with Carol Van Meter and her husband along with 2 other couples.  We had a beautiful day and a lovely … Continue reading →

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Lisbon, Portugal

Posted on June 1, 2017 by patmathews

May 31 and June 1, 2017 May 31 Our plan today was to visit with Meg Mann and her husband, Mark.  Meg is a coaching colleague who lives in Lisbon but was originally from Florida. Our sail in was beautiful!  … Continue reading →

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Two days in Seville, Spain

Posted on May 30, 2017 by patmathews

May 29 and 30 Last time we were in this area, we docked at the seaport in Cadiz which is at least a 2 hour drive to Seville – so we never actually explored Seville.  We were surprised to learn … Continue reading →

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Barcelona, Spain

Posted on May 25, 2017 by patmathews

May 25, 2017 Today starts a string of 15 days in port – no restful sea days!  It will be a whirlwind of activity, tours, great food and wine and hopefully this fabulous weather will hold out. We had a … Continue reading →

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