ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — Saved by a Princess. No, not the one I'm married to…by the Crown Princess, who really isn't a person but a ship, a ship that came in handy on Valentine's Day. The tradition in our house on Valentine's Day is that there isn't one. Just another day…in paradise, that… Continue reading Princess, Valentine's Day a Match
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Dolphins in Honduras a Trip
ROATAN, Honduras — In anticipation of my upcoming "Dolphin Encounter" I wasn't sure who would be more scared, me or the dolphin. Since only one of us swims, it was logical that my fear factor would far exceed that of Mika, the 12-year-old mammal zipping around contained waters at Anthony's Key, on this popular… Continue reading Dolphins in Honduras a Trip
Tales of Two Ways to the Sea
ON BOARD THE CROWN PRINCESS — There's a million stories why people can be found on cruise ships that go far beyond buying a ticket to an opulent vacation… * * * Dylan Belton is the senior doctor on the Crown Princess. That makes him a good man to know. It also makes, as it… Continue reading Tales of Two Ways to the Sea
Day to Remember for Holland America
One day this week, two couples who hadn't seen each other in too long sat down in a coffee shop to catch up on their lives. It happens that two of the four people have cancer, and coincidentally the day they all met was World Cancer Day. Holland America took notice…not of the 50-50 cancer… Continue reading Day to Remember for Holland America
Alaska Backs Off On Environment
Environmental issues can often be complicated. The latest one — this week in Alaska — is definitely complicated. If you're interested in protecting the environment (duh!) and the part that cruise ships play in it, read on…and if you want to read this in more detail, Richard Mauer of The Anchorage Daily News has it… Continue reading Alaska Backs Off On Environment