Category Archives: January

At Sea

Posted on January 25, 2019 by patmathews

January 24, 2019 We had a very nice and relaxing 2 sea days. First of all, a few evenings ago, we had a dinner in Toscana with Marilyn and Charlie and Rodney and Candace. To my surprise, the executive chef, … Continue reading →

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Corinto, Nicaragua

Posted on January 22, 2019 by patmathews

January 22, 2019 Corinto is Nicaragua’s largest port and sits on an island connected to the mainland by bridges. It is also the largest country in Central America. And it is a very poor country compared with Costa Rica and … Continue reading →

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Puntarenas, Costa Rica

Posted on January 21, 2019 by patmathews

January 21, 2019 Last night’s sunset was lovely – and they kept the lights on the top deck off so we could see the lunar eclipse/wolf blood moon. Unfortunately my iPhone didn’t capture the moon well (I am sure other … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal

Posted on January 20, 2019 by patmathews

January 19, 2019 This is our third time in the Panama Canal and it never disappoints! We arrived at the Gatun Locks at 7:30 AM and the narration began. We had a local historian who kept us up to date … Continue reading →

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Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on January 18, 2019 by patmathews

January 18, 2019 Cartagena is on the northern coast of Colombia aand has a population of 1.2 million people. There is a colonial walled city and a very modern downtown. Many old mansions are in the older part of town … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on January 17, 2019 by patmathews

January 16, 2019 It is our second day at sea after leaving Havana on our way to Cartagena. Yesterday there was a mimosa gathering at 9:30 AM for the Around the World (ATW) guests. We found out that there are … Continue reading →

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Havana, Cuba

Posted on January 16, 2019 by patmathews

January 15, 2019 For so many years, Americans could not visit Cuba, so we were really looking forward to exploring as much as we could in the one day we have here.  Maybe it will join the list of places … Continue reading →

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At sea on the way to Nuka Hiva

Posted on January 31, 2017 by patmathews

January 31,2017 It’s the third of 5 sea days and the seas have been rough. Today is a bit calmer but it is really amazing to watch the waiters balancing trays with many plates as they move from side to … Continue reading →

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Almost Nawiliwili, Kauai

Posted on January 29, 2017 by patmathews

January 29, 2017 As I probably mentioned before, we booked a private tour with fellow passengers on Cruise Critic several months ago.  It was a photography tour, not that you had to be a photographer, but the plan was to … Continue reading →

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Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted on January 28, 2017 by patmathews

January 28, 2017 First, let me post a picture from our event yesterday of Tricia Blake, our around the world hostess and me.  And yes, we had a few drinks! Today we returned to the Pearl Harbor memorial.  We had … Continue reading →

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