When you’ve spent a week watching the best golfers in the world play in the U.S. Open at Pebble Beach, as we have, you’re vulnerable to a cruise that includes golf. Even more so if it includes one of the game’s greats, the under-rated Billy Casper. If nothing else, then, we have established our vulnerability.… Continue reading From Pebble Beach to Crystal Golf?
Category: Ships
Cruise Ships and Silent Deeds
Our daughter (Lisa) and son-in-law (Aron) were bitten, or smitten, by the travel bug early in their relationship and as a result they have been to places we’d likely not consider visiting without their experiences. One of the many things they’ve told us is how appreciative people are in countries where poverty is the norm,… Continue reading Cruise Ships and Silent Deeds
Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
I first heard about the alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies about 17 years ago, when our eldest son (Lincoln) was introduced to the BNL’s music by his college roommate (Darren). We loved the group’s first hit — If I Had A Million Dollars. Actually, we didn’t have much choice…it was sung and played around our… Continue reading Norwegian Dawn Lands the 'Ladies'
Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean
We met a young couple with an intriguing story to tell while on the Celebrity Millennium this year. Husband and wife, they were from California; in fact they probably still are. Both are flight attendants with Southwest, so they’re able to schedule blocks of time off to pursue their passion. It’s called cruising the world.… Continue reading Pirates of the (Royal) Caribbean
Around America in Two Months
You could call this one an all-American trip on a ship. You get on board in America and, after more than two months on board, you get off in America. The ship belongs to Holland America. Its purpose on this two-month voyage is to circumnavigate South America. You can probably get to the embarkation/debarkation city… Continue reading Around America in Two Months