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
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The Eclipse's Worldly Cellar Master
When we winos think of sommeliers, there is a tendency to believe they’re from France, or Italy, maybe Australia, perhaps Argentina. But Croatia? It was a small winery somewhere north of Zagreb that sent Sinisa Lepanovic to the world of wines. On the Celebrity Eclipse, he is more than a sommelier…he is The Cellar Master,… Continue reading The Eclipse's Worldly Cellar Master
When Facing 'Some' Days at Sea…
A re-positioning cruise across the ocean, no matter which ocean, means many days at sea. The anticipation of many days at sea attracts many thoughts, most of them worrisome. It starts with boredom. How long can you sit and watch water go by? How many books can you read? How much TV can you watch?… Continue reading When Facing 'Some' Days at Sea…
What on Earth…an Eclipse?
Here’s an oxymoron for you — today we’re celebrating Earth Day in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. There are only two places where actual “earth” can be seen on the Celebrity Eclipse, as it zeroes in on the Azores, the first terra firma anybody on this ship will have seen in six days. One… Continue reading What on Earth…an Eclipse?
Lost at Sea on Celebrity's Eclipse
Somewhere between the shore and the ship, it happens. I lose my sense of direction. Here we are, six days into cruising across the Atlantic Ocean on the Celebrity Eclipse, and I still need a compass to find my way around the ship. Or a wife. Fortunately, mine is patient. Wife, that is. Every time… Continue reading Lost at Sea on Celebrity's Eclipse