A while ago we had an email from friends who share our passion for cruising. They’re going to South America in February and in the process of planning some shore excursions, wishing they could benefit from somebody else’s experience. They suggested we categorize shore-excursion input from our readers and make it available to others. Good… Continue reading Recommending Shore Excursions
Category: Ports
A Panama Canal Voyage's Missing Link
On our trip through the Panama Canal in April (see old blogs), our singular regret was that we weren’t able to disembark in the country that hosts the Canal. Our daughter and son-in-law had spent some time in Panama and, while we sometimes have — what shall we say? — different tastes when it comes… Continue reading A Panama Canal Voyage's Missing Link
Turnaround Day's Variety of Impacts
In our home, turnaround day is the day that one set of house guests departs just hours before another set of house guests arrive. Strip the beds, clean the house, prepare the menus. Etcetra. Our compensation — not that we would expect to be compensated! — is the pleasure of our guests’ company. In the… Continue reading Turnaround Day's Variety of Impacts
Oasis an Ocean of New Technology
For me, it all started with the iPod. Technology, that is. Being excited about technology, I mean. Prior to buying an iPod a few weeks ago, I’d run the gamut of “getting into the 21st century communications world” with a certain amount of apprehension. Actually, a lot of apprehension — and ignorance bordering on denial.… Continue reading Oasis an Ocean of New Technology
Cabo San Lucas — It's All About Time
Before we ever saw Cabo San Lucas, we’d heard that it was the jewel of the Baja California steps when taking a cruise on the Mexican Riviera. And every time we’ve been there, the lasting impression has been the same — not enough time. Part of the reason is that cruise ships have to tender… Continue reading Cabo San Lucas — It's All About Time