December 8,2025 We docked at 7:00 am, way before we woke. My first impression? We were looking at an Italian hill town… It is a joy to begin each morning with a chat with Rex…I love him So instead of circling “fruit” on the breakfast menu…looks like I circled “waffles with fruit”… yikes! Timmy helped...
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December 7,2025 Georgetown, Barbados Today is turn around day…about 300 passengers disembarking and about 230 embarking… …first pic of the day… …today is also balcony cleaning day…when all the balcony dividers are open and you can see from bow to stern without leaning over the railing. We had pastries in our room then set out...
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December 5,2025 We woke to this view, and at first I didn’t realize that we were at anchor. Breakfast on the balcony…then we tendered to Marigot. Marigot is so special to us, because we honeymooned here… and have visited several times since…another land vacation and multiple cruise ship stops. As soon as we popped off...
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December 4,2025 First photo of the morning…portside neighbors…there was a Virgin ship starboard … So the usual routine…breakfast and puzzles on the balcony, lunch in Marketplace, followed by iced cappuccinos in the Bistro…the new cups are insulated and keep the coffee cold for a looong time. Check out the spoons…cool. As I headed out fo...
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December 3,2025 It was surprisingly cool(ish) when we stepped out on the balcony…Weather channel reported 74 degrees. That’s not how we remembered the temperature from our last visit two years ago. At 10:00 am we watched the crew participate in the mandatory weekly training drill. We stayed on the balcony till about 11:30…lazybugs that we...
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December 2,2025 Some rain and clouds in the early morning, so we enjoyed breakfast in our room. At noon we made our way to the Vintage Room for a fantastic Italian lunch, hosted by head sommelier Boris Aletic. Shrimp Carpaccio with caviar…the plating was so beautiful, I almost didn’t want to eat it. Almost. Close...
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December 1,2025 We woke to warm sunshine on this beautiful ship… We decided to stay on board, after breakfast we relaxed on the balcony, reading, doing our puzzles and watching the odd boat pass by…in other words – a perfick morning 😊 Timmy catching up on his correspondence. …next up ? Lunch on the Lido...
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Written on November 29, 2025 in
Cruising
November 28,2025 Our last few days in Fort Lauderdale were pretty much…wash, rinse, repeat. Coffee on the balcony… Walk along the beach… People watch at the beach… Lots of eating…practice for when we board… Thanksgiving morning …more balcony…more coffee…this view is everything🩷 …another walk… … we enjoyed Thanksgiving din...
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October 8,2025 Tangier, Morocco We choose this itinerary for the opportunity to visit new ports. It is a gift to experience different cultures and our day in Tangier was remarkable. After our encounter with the snake, we continued winding our way down through the Medina… Lots of narrow passages, fabulous doors and interesting shops… I...
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Written on October 17, 2025 in
Europe
October 7,2025 Cadiz, Spain We woke early and found ourselves in the midst of a very active industrial port. We took our coffee out to the balcony and spent some time mesmerized by the activity. I honestly could have spent all morning watching the workers move the containers. We carbed up in Trident, then caught...
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