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Monthly Archives: January 2012
Jan 31st, Antarctica Day 2
The weather cleared and everyone enjoyed the scenic and often breath taking cruising today. Some of the wild life we viewed today:
Jan 30th, Antarctica
Today we cruised by Elephant Island then on to Esperanza Stations. Heavy smog prevent viewing of Elephant Island. By the time we reached Esperanza Stations the weather had cleared: Fellow passengers doing the Penguin Plung: In the Crows Nest Ice … Continue reading
Jan 29th, Sommelier Dinner
Night at the Sommelier Dinner we had dinner with new friends, Martha, Bob and Donna. It was a great dinner and wonderfully paired wines: Dinner included an very nice Pocket Wine book: To our surprised when arrived back in the … Continue reading
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Jan 28th, Port Stanley
What a great day, the weather was good and the penguins were many: King Penguins in the background: Kings up Close: Jack Ass Penguins: Gentoo Penguins: Port Stanley: Friends (Erika Left and Carol Right):
Jan 27th, Premium Wine Tasting
The highlight of today was the Francis Ford Coppola (The Godfather), number Two of Glory Seven wine producers. All five of the wines served today were great: Not sure if this will be the most expensive wine we will have … Continue reading
Jan 26th, At sea
A day at sea, with presentations and real life sea creatures. Morning was spent at two presentations, the first one on Stanley our next port of call and the second on Antarctic sea life. The fist was very exciting as … Continue reading
Jan 25th, Montevideo Uruguay
Another day, another country, Uruguay. Like many ports in South America we have been here and done the normal tours. So off on foot we went in the port area and the Mercado del Puerto (The Port Market). Famous for … Continue reading
Jan 24th, Buenos Aires
Today was a lazy day, I spent the better part in the internet café doing updates to my PC. During a four month voyage, one must take advantage of $4.00 per hour internet. To upload blogs and download software updates. … Continue reading
Jan 23rd, Buenos Aires
Hop on Hop off (Yellow) bus today. We took the free H Stern shuttle to Florida Street and walked the entire street out and back. Then we purchased tickets to tour the city on the (www.buenosairesbus.com). Summing up the tour … Continue reading
Jan 22nd, Wine & The Redeemer
Today was a fun day I went to another wine tasting and the wines were all very good. Today was all about Mondavi wines: This morning I woke up early and had brain storm. I thought to myself what if … Continue reading
Jan 21st, Le Cirque
On the 18th I told you I would post pictures from our evening at Le Cirque. Erika was kind enough to give me her photos so here for your enjoyment are the pictures of an evening at Le Cirque: They … Continue reading
Jan 20th, Rio Mid Day
Nice weather today and we are hoping Jeff returns with great photos of Rio from the air. He took a ships tour that included a helicopter flight over Rio. Gloria and I went into the H Stern store at the … Continue reading
Jan 19th, Rio
An amazing city of very wealthy and very very poor. We decided to take the H. Stern Jewelry store and factory tour (free). It took about 45 minutes to get there and we drove past views of Christ the Redeemer, … Continue reading
Jan 19th, Rio Sail in
Not as clear as I had hope but much better the last years sail in. Clear one of the more impressive ports in the world to sail into with Sugar Loaf and Christ the Redeemer showcased.
Jan 18th, at sea Le Cirque and Wine
What a great day. Tonight we go to the Pinnacle Grill for the Le Cirque dinner with wine pair. I will blog about that tomorrow. Today I thought I would share the wine tasting they had for the Four Star … Continue reading
Jan 17th at sea Booties and Opera
Today was a wonderful day, spent the afternoon sharing pictures of the ill fated Costa ship in Italy. Oh my what a mess. Our friend Irma has made two set of the cuties booties and one matching hat, for Gloria … Continue reading
Jan 15th, Black and Silver Ball
Last night was the Black and Silver Ball. The dining room was decorated all in black and silver. Below: Sandy and Grace (L) Janet and Mike (R) Below: Ed and Becky (L) Erika and Sondra (R) Below: Jeff (Tanman) … Continue reading
Jan 14th at sea, Currency Conversion Card and Maps
Today’s blog is for “Holly” (a very loyal reader). Each time we arrive at a new port we receive two valuable bit of information. Currency Conversion Card and a Local Map. The Currency Conversion Card has to sides both extremely … Continue reading
Jan 13th, Belem Brazil
Last January we were here and I went into the Old City of Belem and saw the parks and Opera House. This trip it was the Mercado (Local Markets).
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