Category Archives: World Cruises

Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia

Posted on February 5, 2017 by patmathews

February 3, 2017 After 5 days at sea, everyone was happy to see land here.  We arrived late in the day as expected and it was a tender port, so that means that they lower usually 3 of the lifeboats … Continue reading →

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At sea, crossing the equator

Posted on February 2, 2017 by patmathews

February 2, 2017 We are still in choppy seas, primarily because of the strong winds.  Nevertheless, the Crossing the Equator Ceremony must go on! Those who read my blog posts from the last world cruise know that we crossed the … Continue reading →

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The meaning behind Aloha

Posted on February 1, 2017 by patmathews

We have, of course, left Hawaiian waters and are now on our way to the Marquesas Islands, specifically Nuku Hiva.  It is the typical sea day with all of the activities I have described before.  I will probably go to … Continue reading →

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At sea on the way to Nuka Hiva

Posted on January 31, 2017 by patmathews

January 31,2017 It’s the third of 5 sea days and the seas have been rough. Today is a bit calmer but it is really amazing to watch the waiters balancing trays with many plates as they move from side to … Continue reading →

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Almost Nawiliwili, Kauai

Posted on January 29, 2017 by patmathews

January 29, 2017 As I probably mentioned before, we booked a private tour with fellow passengers on Cruise Critic several months ago.  It was a photography tour, not that you had to be a photographer, but the plan was to … Continue reading →

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Honolulu, Hawaii

Posted on January 28, 2017 by patmathews

January 28, 2017 First, let me post a picture from our event yesterday of Tricia Blake, our around the world hostess and me.  And yes, we had a few drinks! Today we returned to the Pearl Harbor memorial.  We had … Continue reading →

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Hilo, Hawaii

Posted on January 27, 2017 by patmathews

January 27, 2017 Well, before I get to the  day in Hilo, I must tell you about my fame (not in a good way) in the casino last night.  As I have mentioned, I like to play blackjack.  I am … Continue reading →

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Still at sea on the way to Hilo, Hawaii

Posted on January 26, 2017 by patmathews

January 26, 2017 At last, we arrive in Hilo tomorrow!. The past two days at sea have brought 80 degree weather and much calmer seas. This is especially good for the people who depart the first segment in Honolulu on … Continue reading →

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At sea on the way to Hilo, Hawaii

Posted on January 23, 2017 by patmathews

January 23, 2017 We are on the second day of 5 sea days on our way to Hawaii.  Sea days are always full of activities from golf putting to Baggo  bean to classes of every kind. There are two different … 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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