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Posted on July 15, 2023 by patmathews

July 13, 2023 We made it all the way around the world in 180 days! We had to leave the ship at 3 AM to make a 6 AM flight in San Francisco. We thought we would be the only … Continue reading →

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San Francisco, California, USA

Posted on July 12, 2023 by patmathews

July 12, 2023 We. had a day at sea yesterday between Astoria Oregon, and San Francisco. We has a nice lunch with Erin, Mui and Ray. It is so hard to believe that we will be home in just 2 … Continue reading →

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Astoria, Oregon

Posted on July 11, 2023 by patmathews

July 10, 2023 We arrived in Astoria at 10 AM and had to go through a face to face immigration since we were coming from Canada back into the US. It took quite a long time and our tour to … Continue reading →

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Victoria, Canada

Posted on July 9, 2023 by patmathews

July 9, 2023 Victoria is Western Canada’s oldest city. In many ways it still has an English image. The tourist economy is the second largest industry here and it employs thousands of people and generates billions in economic impact. Here … Continue reading →

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Prince Rupert, Canada

Posted on July 8, 2023 by patmathews

July 7, 2023 Prince Rupert is a port city in British Columbia, Canada. It is on an island that is linked by a short bridge to the mainland. It sits on the very edge of the wilderness and the main … Continue reading →

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Ketchikan, Alaska

Posted on July 8, 2023 by patmathews

July 6, 2023 We had a 12:30 arrival into Ketchikan and there was time for a traditional end of the world cruise white elephant sale in which Ray serves as the auctioneer. You cannot believe the amount of “stuff” that … Continue reading →

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Sitka, Alaska

Posted on July 6, 2023 by patmathews

July 5, 2023 Yesterday was a great July 4 on the ship. It started out with a special breakfast for the members of the President’s Circle in the Oceania Club. We were joined by our cruise directors for the voyage, … Continue reading →

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Seward, Alaska

Posted on July 4, 2023 by patmathews

July 3, 2023 July 1 was Canada Day and there was a celebration in Horizons. They made this cake and many Canadian passengers wore their colors and flag regalia. We also got the word from the Captain that we were … Continue reading →

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At Sea, last day of the 2019 ATW cruise

Posted on July 4, 2019 by patmathews

July 4, 2019 When we meet people in the ports they always ask where our cruise is going – and when we say around the world, they are almost always shocked at that answer. It is hard to believe we … Continue reading →

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Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Posted on July 3, 2019 by patmathews

July 3, 2019 Well, sad to say, this is our last port before we reach New York. It has been an amazing trip. I will still have a post tomorrow about our Around the World cocktail party and Farewell Gala … Continue reading →

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