Great Stirrup Cay
Today’s stop was the Bahamas island called Great Stirrup Cay. Purchased by Norwegian Cruise line in 1984, it holds the honor of setting precedent for similar purchases by most of…
Panama Canal…bucket list favorite
Before the canal, but I liked this image of Panama City at dawn framed by the cranes ready to unload the numerous cargo ships. Think money...billions of dollars daily generated…
Another resort…and a passenger story
We are slowly realizing that all of these Mexican Pacific ports are resorts featuring beaches, fishing and shopping. So, I cancelled my tours for today and tomorrow with plans to…
Two Old Folk in Cabo
Cabo San Lucas is Mexico’s third most popular resort, after Cancun and Acapulco. Originally the site of a tuna cannery, Cabo no longer has any commercial fishing. The waters surrounding…
Upper Class Privilege
It would be hard to find a more privileged group than the passengers on this ship. Recreational travel alone is a luxury. Recreational travel on a small (600+ passengers) cruise…
At sea
As of 8 am Thursday, we were chugging past Los Angeles. It is a gray and foggy day, but the good news is that I have finally figured out the…
Time… it’s all relative
The time is 3:15am at home in Kennett Square according to my Fitbit whose time change technology has overwhelmed me. The bedside clock which our cabin steward usually sets for…