Category Archives: July

Boston

Posted on July 16, 2015 by patmathews

Boston, July 15We were hoping to see the famous tower of snow-the snow that accumulated to 75 feet over the winter- but it finally melted yesterday, revealing 80 tons of garbage that got swept up with snow removal after the … Continue reading →

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Excitement in NY

Posted on July 13, 2015 by patmathews

Loved the show yesterday. A bonus was that we saw Ken Watanabe’s last performance and Michelle Obama and her mother were seated 4 rows in front of us! Explored the 9/11 memorial this AM.  Explanation and more pics to follow.

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New York, New York

Posted on July 12, 2015 by patmathews

The Sailed into New York harbor one hour early today, July 12. Beautiful view of the Verazzano bridge and then we sailed under it.  Passed the Statue of Liberty and then on to our pier at 50th and 12th. In … Continue reading →

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Norfolk, VA

Posted on July 11, 2015 by patmathews

July 11 Arrived in Norfolk, you can see the Harry S. Truman as you pull into the harbor and the Wisconsin berthed right next to our ship. This is the largest navy base in the world and one of two … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on July 11, 2015 by patmathews

July 10 When we first told our sons that we were planning a World Cruise, Mark said “Nothing says World Cruise like Norfolk, Virginia!” 😬. So here we are at sea on our way there. A few ship facts: There … Continue reading →

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Port Canaveral

Posted on July 10, 2015 by patmathews

July 9.  We are in Port Canaveral, Florida.  Some 2.8 million cruise visitors come here each year.  We have been here several times before so for us it is a relaxing day on the ship.  Saw the sunrise, had breakfast … Continue reading →

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Sailaway

Posted on July 9, 2015 by patmathews

The executive chef for Oceania is Jacques Pepin.  Later I will post some menus, but tonight’s sea bass was one of the best I have ever tasted.  The menus are creative and just right, lots of healthy options.  I interrupted … Continue reading →

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Our home for the next 6 months

Posted on July 9, 2015 by patmathews

They say that when you first walk into your cabin on a cruise, it is a religious experience.. You see how small it is and you say “oh my god”.. We fit all of our belongings in the closets and … Continue reading →

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Miami! We sail tomorrow

Posted on July 7, 2015 by patmathews

Arrived in Miami, the Oceania representative took our picture with the luggage.  The limo took us to the Hyatt Coral Gables for the night. Lovely dinner in Coral Gables and then in for a good night’s sleep.  The rep and … Continue reading →

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One week to go!

Posted on July 1, 2015 by patmathews

We sail next Wednesday.  Travel advice is to put all the clothes and all the money you want to take on the bed.  Then take half the clothes and twice the money.  I think we have failed at that one.  Three … Continue reading →

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