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Paamiut, Greenland

Posted on July 30, 2015 by patmathews

July 30 So this morning started with a discussion between Norm and me about which continent Greenland is part of. I had to look it up, and although politically, Greenland is part of Denmark, it is part of the North … Continue reading →

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At Sea, Cruising the Labrador Sea

Posted on July 29, 2015 by patmathews

July 29 A second day at sea – very relaxing.  I am continuing the bridge lessons.  After getting me into it, Norm seems to have given up!  Oh well, we will be on the ship for 6 months, maybe he … Continue reading →

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At Sea, Enroute to Greenland

Posted on July 28, 2015 by patmathews

july 28 We are cruising the Strait of Belle Isle and it is so foggy you can’t see more than a few feet and the ship’s foghorn blows every few minutes! We had a talk and Q and A with … Continue reading →

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Corner Brook, Newfoundland

Posted on July 28, 2015 by patmathews

July 27 We did a hiking outing today, went to 2 trails, the Crocker’s Road to Margaret Bowater Park and the Three Bear Mountain Trail. Beautiful gorges and still snow on the mountain tops. Our guide said it would probably … Continue reading →

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At sea, July 26

Posted on July 26, 2015 by patmathews

We are leaving the St. Laurence today, passed by Quebec City last night at dinner. There was a hot air balloon over the city, what a beautiful sight, the Chateau Frontenac with the balloon in the sky. I did take … Continue reading →

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Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada

Posted on July 25, 2015 by patmathews

Trois Rivieres, Quebec, Canada, July 25 Here is the view from our balcony today, much different than yesterday when we were on the side of the This city is about halfway between Montreal and Quebec City. It is  for the fact … Continue reading →

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More of Montreal

Posted on July 25, 2015 by patmathews

More of Montreal, July 24 We had lunch in a lovely bistro, on the terrace. Here is the first picture I took with my new selfie stick (thanks, Don, for the tip!). I bought it on the street in Chinatown … Continue reading →

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Montreal, Canada

Posted on July 24, 2015 by patmathews

July 24 The first segment of the cruise ends today in Montreal, and many people are leaving here. We pulled into the port this morning around 6:30 and for the first time, we need to keep our drapes closed when … Continue reading →

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Quebec City

Posted on July 23, 2015 by patmathews

July 23 Quebec City, Canada We have been to Quebec before, so chose to do the hop on hop off bus today. Beautiful, sunny day here and it is always a pleasure to be in the heart of French Canada. … Continue reading →

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At sea after Saguenay

Posted on July 23, 2015 by patmathews

At sea after Saguenay, July 23 At dinner, we had a lovely window table looking out on the fjords as we sailed out of Saguenay this evening. But what almost beat that view was this shot of my lobster dinner. … Continue reading →

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