Category Archives: South America

Callao, Peru (Technical stop)

Posted on February 2, 2023 by patmathews

February 2, 2023 As I mentioned previously, all of our stops in Peru were cancelled due to the political unrest here. Many people were scheduled to go to Machu Picchu and of course were very disappointed. We had some tours … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, Day 2, Norm

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

January 31, 2023 Norm went on the first shuttle to town. It takes about 40 minutes from the port to the town and the buses fill up fast! He did do the 440 steps up and 440 back down to … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador, day 2, Pat

Posted on February 1, 2023 by patmathews

January 31, 2023 Last night we were in port overnight and there was a really fun deck party.  Our entertainment team can sure sing and dance and I had a great time.  Even had a dance with Jared from the … Continue reading →

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Guayaquil, Ecuador

Posted on January 30, 2023 by patmathews

January 30, 2023 First of all, I want to let my readers know about something special that is happening in our family.  Here is a comment from our son, Adam Epstein. Boston bound! I am thrilled to have the opportunity … Continue reading →

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Manta, Ecuador

Posted on January 29, 2023 by patmathews

January 29, 2023 Yesterday, I was tied with another player in the blackjack tournament, so we chose to split the prize vs playing one more hand for first and second place. Here is a picture of our wonderful casino team … Continue reading →

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Cartagena, Colombia

Posted on January 18, 2019 by patmathews

January 18, 2019 Cartagena is on the northern coast of Colombia aand has a population of 1.2 million people. There is a colonial walled city and a very modern downtown. Many old mansions are in the older part of town … Continue reading →

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Sailing and leaving the Amazon River

Posted on April 15, 2018 by patmathews

April 15, 2018 We were walking on the deck this morning when we felt and saw that the ship was turning around. At first we thought that we needed to make a turn so that the pilots could disembark, even … Continue reading →

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Alter do Chao, Brazil

Posted on April 14, 2018 by patmathews

April 14, 2018 Alter do Chao is one of the administrative districts of the city of Santarem – we visited there on our way into the Amazon River.  It was the site of several religious missions in the 17th and … Continue reading →

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Parintins, Brazil

Posted on April 13, 2018 by patmathews

April 13, 2018 Parintins is a city of about 100,000 and is on the right bank of the Amazon River on Tupinambarana Island.  It can only be reached by boat or plane. It is known as the most hospitable cultural … Continue reading →

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Manaus, Brazil

Posted on April 12, 2018 by patmathews

April 12, 2018 Beautiful sunset last night! We arrived in Manaus at about 7 AM and our tour was scheduled to leave at 8:15.  After breakfast, we left the ship to board the Amazon Explorer, a large riverboat in which … Continue reading →

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