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…
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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
Miami: Shopping, shuttling and sailing
Day One on the Atlantic Ocean… So far, so good. Just like our friends Howard and Connie told us, “like sailing on glass.” They crossed the Atlantic on the flagship of Celebrity’s Solstice Class, and we’re on the Eclipse, and either Celebrity’s found the formula or this is a typical Transatlantic trip. However, it is… Continue reading Miami: Shopping, shuttling and sailing
Cruise Ship Pilots — or Just Waldo
This is kind of a puzzle, which is why there are so many photos on today’s blog. In-house, we call it just a different version of Where’s Waldo? Surely, everybody has done — or tried to do — the jigsaw puzzle with nine million Waldos who all look the same. Whether you agree with our… Continue reading Cruise Ship Pilots — or Just Waldo