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…
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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
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?