Monthly Archives: May 2014

Port of call: Philipsburg, St. Maarten

How wonderful to wake up to yet another beautiful, sunny day.  We slept a bit late today but rose in time to watch as the captain pulled the ship into port with ease.  Eventually we made our way up to … Continue reading

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Port of call: Puerto Rico

As soon as I walked onto the balcony, I knew it was going to be a wonderful day.  The sky was a clear light blue with just a few puffy white clouds and calm seas. We ordered cabin service and … Continue reading

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Relaxation and dynamite entertainment at sea

I rolled over in bed and opened my eyes to see the beginnings of a beautiful day.  The sky was bright, only a few white billowy clouds in the sky and calm seas. We did not plan on a busy … Continue reading

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Coconut palms, white sands and turquoise waters on Coco Cay

Our second day of the cruise started with heavy swells and a question as to whether or not we would be able to get onto the island. You see, we had to tender (take a small boat to the island … Continue reading

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Easter rabbits and chocolate eggs on the Freedom of the Seas

It seems like just yesterday Randy and I took off for yet another wonderful cruise this time to the central Caribbean and yet, it is almost the end of May.  I must confess that life has been a bit of … Continue reading

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Basketball, Brackets and Beef Burgundy

  Every year I fly up to Virginia to visit with my daughter Kristine for the beginning of the NCAA basketball tournament. I love this time Kristine and I spend together.  Yes, we watch a great deal of basketball but … Continue reading

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Looking back at special moments on Heaveny Hawaii Cruise

It has been quite a while since I last posted. Sometimes life just gets in the way.  Since returning from our wonderful cruise to the Hawaiian Islands, I learned that there was a change of the guard at work that … Continue reading

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