Category Archives: North America

Montréal, Canada

Posted on June 20, 2017 by patmathews

June 20, 2017 We woke up this morning to a big storm and we wondered what kind of a day or would be.  Well the weather cleared and it was an absolutely beautiful day.  We started the day walking all … Continue reading →

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Trois Rivieres, Canada

Posted on June 20, 2017 by patmathews

June 19, 2017 Trois Rivieres is located between Montreal and Quebec City.  We were here on our last trip and just loved this town. I  was looking forward to a shop that is an artist’s collective where I bought a … Continue reading →

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At Sea

Posted on June 19, 2017 by patmathews

June 18, 2017 Happy Father’s day to all the dads…nice day at sea including a gala tea. Oceania does this so well.  Here are some pictures. The Apgar dessert table comes close, but can’t beat this! We ended the afternoon … Continue reading →

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Cornerbrook, Newfoundland 

Posted on June 18, 2017 by patmathews

June 17,  2017 Last night we  were invited to a dinner in honor of friends Toby and Bob’s 60th anniversary.  Lovely evening. Last year while we were here in Cornerbrook we did a long hike into the beautiful mountains here. … Continue reading →

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At sea

Posted on June 15, 2017 by patmathews

June 15, 2017 Just got the word… Because mother nature caused us to  miss the next port, it is open bar tomorrow from 5-6:30! Yay Insignia management team/senior officers.

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Atlantic crossing

Posted on June 14, 2017 by patmathews

June 14, 2017 We are on our third day of a 4 day crossing of the Atlantic to Canada and the US.  It is rainy and very rough so far.  Waves splashing  up to deck 10, Horizons lounge!  We are … Continue reading →

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Acapulco, Mexico

Posted on January 17, 2017 by patmathews

January 17, 2017 We have been to Acapulco several times so we opted not to do an excursion here.  I had an online exam to take in the morning and was quite concerned that the internet would not hold up … Continue reading →

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At sea.  Some random musings

Posted on January 16, 2017 by patmathews

January 16, 2017 We are on our way to Acapulco, Mexico and have a day at sea today.  We enjoy these sea days and sometimes have too many things that we want to do.  Today, after breakfast, I did my … Continue reading →

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Aboard the Oceania Insignia

Posted on January 6, 2017 by patmathews

January 6, 2017 We were greeted at the port by the President and CEO of Oceania Cruise lines, Bob Binder, who is from Allentown, PA! He had one of the crew take our picture with him and we chatted for … Continue reading →

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Home… back in Philadelphia

Posted on January 4, 2016 by patmathews

January 4 Coming home. We had to wait a while to disembark this morning but then we got our baggage and proceeded through customs which was really easy.  I had prepared a spreadsheet with our purchases and we thought we … Continue reading →

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