Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on the Celebrity Eclipse, which arrived in Southampton early this morning, allowed us to do something special. No, not the wedding — our invitation never did arrive. The re-positioning cruise allowed us to take a ship “overseas” as both our fathers did almost 70 years ago, when they left home… Continue reading Personal Touch to Transatlantic Cruise
Month: April 2011
Celebrity Glass Fans Brave Elements
A cold day on the Atlantic Ocean called for warm air. That’s what led us to Celebrity Life’s Hot Glass Show yesterday, even though it was outside and 13 stories above the churning sea waters. Some of the observers were wrapped in plaid blankets, but that doesn’t mean much because they’re wrapped in the same… Continue reading Celebrity Glass Fans Brave Elements
Eclipse Captain Destined to Sea
You can see him in the buffet deciding what to have for lunch or supper, or clearing security on returning to the Celebrity Eclipse…just like everybody else. You can hear his booming voice on the intercom, every day at noon, because the Eclipse is his ship and that’s one of the things that captains do.… Continue reading Eclipse Captain Destined to Sea
So on the Second Trip to Lisbon…
Yesterday, we learned a little about Lisbon, a place we’d like to visit again and stay longer. We learned a lot about how to see it. This was a holiday Monday in the Portuguese capital, the 25th of April, Freedom Day. Just how important a holiday it was became evident even before we disembarked from… Continue reading So on the Second Trip to Lisbon…
Portuguese Port a Transatlantic Fit
It’s hard to imagine a more relaxing island in the ocean than the Azores on Easter weekend. Saturday morning is sleepy. Stores open late and close early. Car rentals at the pier are sold out, not just because of cruise-ship business, but because the entire fleet has been booked out of the airport by Europeans… Continue reading Portuguese Port a Transatlantic Fit