Category Archives: North America

First day

Posted on January 17, 2023 by patmathews

January 15, 2023 All of our suitcases arrived! We did track some of them with airtags which let us know that the ones sent via luggage forward in late December were in California waiting for us. We traveled with only … Continue reading →

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The journey begins

Posted on January 16, 2023 by patmathews

We started our next 180 around the world journey on Saturday with a flight from Fort Lauderdale to San Francisco. When we landed there was a break in the rainy weather so after checking in at the Fairmont Hotel, we … Continue reading →

Posted in January, North America, World Cruise #4 | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in July, North America, World Cruise 3 | 2 Comments

Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 2, 2019 by patmathews

July 2, 2019 Last night in Horizons, there was a Canada Day party. The entertainment team did songs by Canadian artists and the chefs made these adorable beaver cupcakes and also the traditional beaver tails.  You can see that I … Continue reading →

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 1, 2019 by patmathews

July 1, 2019 Yesterday we had the White Elephant Auction of items that the world cruise passengers donated.  Ray was a terrific auctioneer! He even modeled some of the items as he auctioned them off.  Here are a couple of … Continue reading →

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St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada

Posted on June 29, 2019 by patmathews

June 29, 2019 I didn’t have my phone with me when we watched Aleks complete her half marathon in the gym. Here are some pictures that Mary Anne sent me of her finish. Last evening was the second of two … Continue reading →

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Port of Los Angeles

Posted on January 31, 2019 by patmathews

January 30, 2019 Technically, this port is in San Pedro.  I spent some time with Mary, a worker here, who has lived here for all her life – 69 years.  And she says she can tell who is from here … Continue reading →

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Back in the USA. Miami, FL

Posted on April 23, 2018 by patmathews

April 23, 2018 Well, another adventure comes to an end!. We had a nice time at cocktail hour last night with friends from other cruises and new friends too. Some will be joining us on all or part of our … Continue reading →

Posted in April, North America | 7 Comments

It’s the end of the world (cruise that is)

Posted on July 6, 2017 by patmathews

July 6, 2017 We had a lot of fun in the last 2 days of the cruise! After we left Charleston, we had a sailaway party on the deck and a July 4 barbecue.  Good music, good friends and a … Continue reading →

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Charleston, SC, USA

Posted on July 4, 2017 by patmathews

July 3 & 4, 2017 Last night we had a dinner with most of the group that contributed to the quilt project.  We had a fun time. Lima was at our table, she had bid to be cruise director for … Continue reading →

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