Category Archives: Food

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Posted on April 7, 2017 by patmathews

April 6 and 7, 2017 Before I describe our two days in Ho Chi Minh City, I want to share my latest contribution to the Around the World quilt.  It is the Komodo Dragon. Also on the evening before we … Continue reading →

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Ha Long Bay, Vietnam

Posted on April 3, 2017 by patmathews

April 2 and 3, 2017 The sail in to Ha Long Bay is really spectacular – in fact the Vietnamese and others think it is one of the most spectacular places in all of Vietnam.  If you can imagine many … Continue reading →

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Brisbane, Australia and Byron Bay

Posted on March 6, 2017 by patmathews

March 6, 2017 Today we disembarked the ship for our one week in Australia.  First, we needed to be checked out by the Australian immigration authorities – and I do mean checked out. They went through every item in our … Continue reading →

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Akaroa, New Zealand

Posted on February 25, 2017 by patmathews

February 26, 2017 One of the benefits of being on a small ship (and especially an Oceania ship) is that they are able to bring on local delicacies.  Last night we had the green lipped mussels that New Zealand  is … Continue reading →

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Key West, Florida

Posted on January 4, 2016 by patmathews

January 3 Well, I am writing this post from home in Philadelphia and I cannot believe how much easier it is with fast internet service! We have spent lots of time in Key West so our day was fun just … Continue reading →

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Cruising the Atlantic Ocean

Posted on December 24, 2015 by patmathews

December 24 What is Christmas like on a cruise ship crossing the Atlantic? Image courtesy of Idea go at FreeDigitalPhotos.net Lots going on for sure.  We are getting cards and presents from some of our new friends. They have assembled … 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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Sekondi-Takadoradi, Ghana

Posted on December 15, 2015 by patmathews

December 14 Last night was the lighting of the last candle of Hanukkah.  I am not sure that I mentioned there was a candle lighting each night (with lights, no candles allowed on the ship), and they had latkes, jelly … Continue reading →

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Luanda, Angola

Posted on December 8, 2015 by patmathews

December 8 Last evening we had a dinner in Polo for the world cruise passengers.  As in other special dinners, each table had a member of the senior staff as a host.  We had Alper, the executive concierge who was … Continue reading →

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Walvis Bay, Namibia

Posted on December 5, 2015 by patmathews

December 4 After our exciting seal, pelican and dolphin adventure, we had a short time to relax and get ready for our special world cruiser event – Dinner at Swakop River Canyon. We were picked up at the pier at … Continue reading →

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