Monthly Archives: January 2013

Jan 31st, Rarotonga

Last night was French theme night in the main dining room. Our waiters Iwan and San where dress for the night, as were Debby Bacon and Ron in the Piano Bar. It was also formal night. So there was a … Continue reading

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Jan 29th Bora Bora

I can see why so many people come to this magical place. Although the cost for everything is very high. You almost get the since it is worth it to share this little bit of Paradise. Today after sail-in I … Continue reading

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Jan 28th, Moorea

Our sail-in was fantastic this morning. As we threaded our way into to Cook’s Bay we had a clear view of the huts over the water (The famed Inter-Continental Hotel). As our friend Jeff said; “paradise, if you can afford … Continue reading

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Jan 27th, Tahiti

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Jan 26th Sea Day, Pearl Fashion Show

Attended the pearl fashion show today, primarily because our table mate Grace Blavin was in it and asked us to go. The pearls were very nice, and very expensive see for yourself: Pearls, Pearls, Pearls, Passenger fashion show VIEW SLIDE … Continue reading

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Jan 26th, Wine Tasting

Wow what a difference a year makes. Many of us are back again to the Premium Wine tasting. For most of us I can say we miss Ingo. Todays session left us all wondering if we might not attend any … Continue reading

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Jan 25th, Day at sea

Last nights dinner was to more or less honor the Mutineers of the Bounty. The dining room was dressed, the waiters and most of the staff in the theme of the evening: Theme night at sea VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD … Continue reading

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Jan 24th, Pitcairn Island and South American Theme Dinner

Today was cruised Pitcairn Island, the original plan was to have the Islanders come on board for the better part of the day. However Seattle notified the captain “that of the 57 island population, over 20 or 35% had contracted … Continue reading

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Jan 23rd, Pitcairn Island as wash

Sad news, the noon announcement from the captain stated the Pitcairn Islanders will not be visiting the ship tomorrow as planned. It seems a ship stopped a week ago and many of the Islanders now have the flu. A risk … Continue reading

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Jan 21st, Easter Island

We made it again. I am never sure how, the crew has to works so very hard to get us there and back. It is always an amazing place to visit. On a sad note the ship seemed show a … Continue reading

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Easter Island, Chile

Today with any luck we will tender into Easter Island. This will be my 5th landing here if we make it. I am renting a car and should have some great new photos, if not this will be the photo … Continue reading

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Jan 20th at Sea

Today I thought I would highlight Emily …., The ship Librarian and a great writer: Hey guys, kinda makes you want to start reading doesn’t she. If you want a good short read about life on a ship see her … Continue reading

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Jan 19th Formal 60s Night

Do not let the title of todays blog throw you. It is correct. The dinner theme was Flower Power. The dining room was decorated appropriately: Flower Power VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL         And Debby and Ron … Continue reading

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Jan 17th a day at sea

Today is our first of four days at sea before our schedule arrival a Easter Island. To is first Le Cirque dinner in the Pinnacle Grill for this world voyage we are in hopes it will be every bit as … Continue reading

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General San Martin (Pisco) Peru

Short day to a port I have visited in the past. Here are a few photos: General San Martin VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL  

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Jan 16th General San Martin, Peru’s Galapagos, Ballestas Island

Off the ship and into a high speed boat today to see the famed Candelabra and Ballestas Island with its, Guanay Cormorants, Peruvian Booby, Peruvian Pelican and Colonies of Sea Lions. Ballestas Island Tour VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

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Jan 16th What we missed?

Because I often get asked, what did you miss when you did your overland trip to the Galapagos? I decided to post the headliner part of the four days we were off the ship so you can see in a … Continue reading

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Rejoining the ship in Callao, Peru

I have been to Lima and Miraflores many times so for your view enjoyment I offer these picture of what you might see is you visit: Callao, Lima and Miraflores VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL      

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Jan 14th Guayaquil

We left Galapagos Islands for Guayaquil. We arrived mid day so walked in the park and along the promenade. Here are a few pictures I took along the way: Downtown Guayaquil VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL

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Jan 13th, Galapagos, Bartolome Island

Early 6:00 a.m. we started our day to Bartolome Island. A two hour boat ride each way and we pass Dapne Island on the way. This is some of the things we saw (Note the Blue Footed Boobies): Bartolome Island … Continue reading

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