Category Archives: World Cruises

At Sea, St. Laurence River and Seaway

Posted on July 21, 2015 by patmathews

July 21Cruising the St. Laurence River and Seaway. Tomorrow we will arrive in Saguenay. I thought I would share my experience of the first two weeks of this 6 month adventure. Here are some of my musings so far: This … Continue reading →

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Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Posted on July 20, 2015 by patmathews

July 20 Charlottetown. Prince Edward Island, Canada Charlottetown is known as the birthplace of Canada since it was here that the founding fathers convened in 1864 in a meeting that would combine all of Britain’s North American territories into what … Continue reading →

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Sydney, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 19, 2015 by patmathews

July 19 Sydney is a lovely  port town on Cape Breton Island.  It is the heart of fiddle country for Celtic music so we were greeted by a very large fiddle! Nice Sunday for a brisk walk to town and a … Continue reading →

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Halifax, Nova Scotia

Posted on July 18, 2015 by patmathews

July 18 – Halifax, Nova Scotia Although we have spotted one whale from the ship, today we embarked on a nature and whale watching adventure on the Haligonian III. We cruised along the coastlines of George’s Island and McNab’s Island … Continue reading →

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St John

Posted on July 18, 2015 by patmathews

They take their stop signs seriously here.  their shopping, too!

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Regular menu sample

Posted on July 17, 2015 by patmathews

So many choices every day.  And there are also 2 specialty restaurants on board..Toscana for Italian and Polo Grill for steak and seafood. A P P E T I Z E R S Sturgeon Caviar with Buckwheat Blinis and Traditional … Continue reading →

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Canyon Ranch menu

Posted on July 17, 2015 by patmathews

Martha asked about the food.  Here is a menu selection from Canyon Ranch.  Regular menu to follow. H E A L T H Y L I V I N G C H O I C E S by A P … Continue reading →

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Saint John, New Brunswick

Posted on July 17, 2015 by patmathews

July 17 Another gorgeous day.  Walked to the reversing falls park and overlook, then found fast internet at the City Market.  Something like the Reading Terminal Market but much smaller. At the Bay of Fundy, the tides are like nowhere … Continue reading →

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Bar Harbor

Posted on July 17, 2015 by patmathews

July 16 Spent a wonderful morning touring Arcadia National Park via carriage ride.  There are 57 miles of protected trails for carriages, hiking and bikes, just beautiful. Hiked on Cadillac Mountain, this is the view from there. Picture taking on … Continue reading →

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Boston

Posted on July 17, 2015 by patmathews
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