Monthly Archives: October 2017

Lovely, quaint Bar Harbor, Maine

This morning started cool and misty.  The prediction for the day was mostly sunny with a gentle breeze and temperatures reaching into the mid-70’s. As we cruised towards Bar Harbor, Maine, we passed many small rock islands covered in trees.  … Continue reading

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Quick visit to Portland, Maine looking for a pharmacy

Oh my, yesterday we docked in Boston, Massachusetts and where were we?  We were on the ship.  I mentioned on my last post that we both woke up with a scratchy throat.  Well, mine grew into a full blown sinus … Continue reading

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A very quiet, relaxed day at sea

After a very fitful night I opened my eyes just a bit and spied a sliver of light coming through the curtains.  As quietly as I could I rose, walked over to the balcony door, opened it and stepped out … Continue reading

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Walking through beautiful Colonial Newport, Rhode Island

Woke up this morning to a cool, bright day watching as the beautiful New England coastline slowly passed by.  Today we the ship will anchor off Newport, Rhode Island.     As we cruise by I see beautiful homes nestled … Continue reading

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Turnaround day at the port of Cape Liberty

What a lovely, relaxed day. I was up at 5:30am to see the Statue of Liberty as we came into the Cape Liberty cruise port.   I stepped out onto the balcony into the dark and saw Lady Liberty standing tall in the … Continue reading

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Last day at sea filled with fun activities

I woke up early this morning but just missed the sun rise above the horizon.  I slept so soundly I did not realize that it had rained during the evening hours.  I stood on the balcony enjoying the cool air … Continue reading

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Build-a-boat competition highlight of our day at sea

After a very rocky evening, we woke up to bright blue skies and much calmer seas. We are at sea today so we were a little slow getting started.  Eventually we made our way up to the concierge lounge for … Continue reading

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Taking a lovely stroll around St. John’s Newfoundland

It was going to be a beautiful day! I stepped out onto the balcony this morning and was treated to a gorgeous sunrise.  The temperature was a little cool with a gentle breeze. I loved the beautiful sights we were … Continue reading

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A busy, entertaining day at sea

Oh my, what a gray, gray morning.  The temperature is only in the 50’s and the sea is an angry and turbulent gray with many white caps popping up as the 9’ waves rise to a peak. We stood on … Continue reading

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Lazy, lazy day at sea

Today is our second day at sea as the ship makes its way to our next port-of-call, St. John’s, Newfoundland (Canada).  Today is not going to be a pretty day at sea. I stepped out onto the wet balcony to … Continue reading

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