Category Archives: Food

Walvis Bay, Namibia Day 2

Posted on April 1, 2023 by patmathews

April 1, 2023 What a wonderful day we had!  It has been on the cool side here (in the 60s) so we dressed in layers for our Seal and Pelican Adventure.  We did a similar tour 8 years ago and … Continue reading →

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Abidjan, Ivory Coast

Posted on March 22, 2023 by patmathews

March 22, 2023 This is our second time visiting this country. This time, we had not booked an organized tour and intended to take the shuttle into town. But when we saw the pier with many police armed with AK47s … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on March 6, 2023 by patmathews

March 6, 2023 It is a sea day and my adventure started after breakfast. We were walking down from our breakfast at the Terrace Cafe, when I spotted some food on a step. My attention went to avoiding that, and … Continue reading →

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Leaving Antarctica and crossing the Drake Passage

Posted on February 20, 2023 by patmathews

February 20, 2023 We sailed past the Shetland Islands on our way out of Antarctica yesterday. The scenery was still quite beautiful although not as impressive as the icebergs. The areas we saw were Admiralty Bay, King George Island and … Continue reading →

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Sailing the Chilean Fjords

Posted on February 13, 2023 by patmathews

February 13, 2023 Happy birthday🎂♌🎉🎈to my sister Deb. She is joining the 70’s club today. We are currently cruising the Chilean fjords and were there yesterday too. The scenery is just beautiful. It is in the 40’s so it is … Continue reading →

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Puerto Chacabuco, Chile

Posted on February 12, 2023 by patmathews

February 11, 2023 I did not opt for the Tango lesson – I was too interested in doing my laps on the open deck and watching the mountains and changing weather conditions – simply spectacular. I am sure there will … Continue reading →

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Iquique, Chile

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patmathews

February 5, 2023 Today we had a full day tour and our guide and assistant were Anahi and Lorena. We were headed out to the driest desert on earth, the Atacama desert. Like Arica, this city was once part of … Continue reading →

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Arica, Chile

Posted on February 6, 2023 by patmathews

February 4, 2023 Before I write about Arica, I will note the wine tasting experience on our sea day, February 3.  The tasting was the “Stars of the Southern Hemisphere”.  The head sommelier conducted it and gave us lots of … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

February 1, 2023 This will be a short but delicious post. The chefs prepared an amazing brunch today for the Around the World guests. These pictures do not even do it justice! Unlimited champagne, mimosas and bloody marys and every … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, day 2, Pat

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

January 31, 2023 Last night we were in port overnight and there was a really fun deck party.  Our entertainment team can sure sing and dance and I had a great time.  Even had a dance with Jared from the … Continue reading →

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